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Money Makers Band: Friday Feb 18th, 17:00.
La Fábrica de Cruzcampo- Málaga.
Calle Trinidad Grund 29, 29001 Málaga FB link

Eliza Handley concert: Legends Bar- Torre del Mar
Live Show Friday 18 Feb 20.00 – 22.00
Spread the news – The Lady with the golden voice! From London’s West End we introduce Eliza Handley + a free cocktail – White Lady – to all ladies dressed out for the show. For table booking/Event Food Curry Chicken Tikka Masala please pre-book. Calle Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez 9-G 29740 Torre del Mar FB link AND VIDEO LINK

The Blue Stompers: Sunday 20Feb 6pm
El Bar de las Motos– Av. Tivoli 3, Benalmadena FB link AND VIDEO LINK

Ruta de la Tapa con Barbadillo- Torrox: 18Feb-20Mar
To enter raffle you must get your Participation Card stamped (which you will find in the participating establishments) with 6 different cafes, and say which of the tapas you liked the most (the winning shops will also receive a prize). Just for participating, completing the 6 stamps, you will enter the raffle for three trips for two people, which includes a visit to Bodegas Barbadillo and lunch in Sanlúcar valued at 80 euros, and 20 cases of two bottles of Barbadillo in each one.
25 participating businesses.
25 tapas with the best of our gastronomy.
€2.70, single price, Tapa and Glass of Barbadillo Wine. FB link

Almayate Carnival 2022: {Translation} The Carnival will be held on February 26. The mayor pointed out that “starting at 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon, the registration period will take place in the courtyard of the Paniagua school to later, at 5:00 p.m., carry out the parade, which will last about two hours. The arrival back at the school will be at 7:00 p.m., where the performance of the charanga ‘Yes or what’ will take place and the prizes will be awarded. Entries will be in the children’s category, individual or groups, and adults, also individual or groups”. Source, Spanish.

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

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

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For Sale: Glass bi-fold shower door, 2 years old but in good condition. Made for an odd sized opening – width at top 81cms, width at bottom 84cms, height 194cms. The frame possibly could be replaced to make it a standard 80cms wide. 100€ – would have to be collected.
Contact Catherine, Competa campo
WhatsApp 641382442 or cfmmurf@hotmail.co.uk

For Sale, 2 items:
-Ladies golf clubs. Full set Cobra irons, Ping driver, various woods and putters. €40.
-Electric trolley (no battery). €20.
Derek, Cómpeta. Email: Derek_Sibson@hotmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Tower fan 78cm high with 3 speeds & optional swing setting. 12€
-Aluminium step ladder, 4 step plus top level. As new. 15€
-Electric back massager with heat feature. Unused still wrapped. 15€
Michael or Linda/ Competa +34711003229 also on whatsapp
email: mblong@hotmail.com

Wanted to rent: A baby car seat. Can anyone please help? Does anyone have a baby (not child) car seat I could rent off them for half term week next week for a new grandchild visit? We can collect & return. Thanks, Sue. La Vinuela. WhatsApp 697 299 345 Email: sueaked@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Friend search: Hello Digamites – my cousin in England has lost her address and desperately wants to contact her friend Sue Heard who lives in Torrevieja – if anybody knows the latter could they please contact me. Many thanks
Carol – Caleta. Email: caroldotbausa@yahoodotcom

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AXARQUIA

Carnival festivities are suspended in the municipalities of the Sierras of Tejeda and Almijara: {Translation, summary} The Consortium for the Local Development of Tourism and Environmental Promotion of the Sierras Tejeda and Alminara Natural Park, suspends the Carnival festivities that were to be held in the consortium municipalities, due to the notable incidence of COVID-19 that still exists in the region.
The institution unanimously voted to close the events on February 9, during a General Meeting. The municipalities that will suffer the cessation of the festivities are Árchez, Arenas, Canillas de Albaida, Canillas del Aceituno, Salares and Sedella. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/noticias/fiestas-carnaval/20220212113856046521.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalusian Health Service sentenced to pay 200,000 euros for not communicating a cancer to a patient who later died: The court has sentenced the Andalusian Health Service to compensate with almost 200,000 euros the relatives of a patient who was diagnosed with cancer through a digestive endoscopybut whose result was not communicated, so the pertinent treatment was not administered to the patient who, already with metastasis, died three years later. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/sentenced-to-pay-200000-euros-for-not-communicating-a-cancer-to-a-patient-who-later-died/

Avian influenza is still spreading through Andalusia and are already seven outbreaks confirmed: {Translation, summary} 14/02/2022 19:38
-The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Sustainable Development has declared three new cases of avian influenza in the provinces of Huelva and Seville, specifically in the Huelva municipality of Niebla, as a secondary outbreak to the one detected previously, which affects a turkey farm with 32,500 birds; another in the Seville town of Gilena, in a breeding farm with hatching eggs. 500 birds; another in the Seville town of Gilena, in a breeding farm of hatching eggs with a census of 16,000 birds; and a third on a farm with 600 free-range poultry in the Seville municipality of El Viso del Alcor. In total, seven outbreaks have now been confirmed by the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete.
-At national level, cases of domestic poultry affected by avian influenza have also been reported in Segovia and Valladolid. Apart from these holdings, fourteen cases of wild birds with the disease have been detected in Spain in the provinces of Lleida, Avila, Girona, Palencia, Seville and Cadiz. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1029169/la-gripe-aviar-se-sigue-extendiendo-por-andalucia-y-ya-son-siete-los-focos-confirmados/

MALAGA

Disruption of the water supplies in Mijas: There will be a disruption in water supplies in Mijas today, Monday, February 14, until February 21, between Cabo Pino and Cala de Mijas.
The areas affected by the repairs where there will be a temporary interruption of supply are the urbanisations of Calahonda, Riviera, Miraflores, Torrenueva, Jardin Botanico, Los Claveles, La Cortijera and the urban centre of La Cala de Mijas as well as urbanisations to the north.
In the rest of the towns, such as Fuengirola and Las Lagunas de Mijas, there could be occasional alterations to the supply conditions at high levels.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/14/disruption-of-the-water-supplies-in-mijas/

UK

Deltacron Covid hybrid variant detected in UK and is being tracked by health chiefs: The Deltacron Covid-19 variant is now being monitored by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) after cases of the strain were detected in the UK. As reported by Hull Live, the mutant strain is an hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants of the virus.
According to scientists, it developed in people who became infected with both strains at once, though it is not clear if the UK cases developed in the UK or were brought over from another country. It is not yet known whether Deltacron is more or less infectious than previous variants, or if its symptoms differ in severity. Full article: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/deltacron-covid-hybrid-variant-detected-23097469

Covid-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be lifted: All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be lifted and replaced by guidance from February 15, following an announcement by Health Minister Robin Swann on Monday. Full article:
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40808358.html

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Sun., Feb 13th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

TECH

Spanish Police Arrest Six & Seize 24,400 Pirate IPTV Boxes: This morning (14Feb), Spain’s national police and the country’s tax agency announced the arrest of six people and the seizure of 24,430 IPTV boxes in Madrid. According to the authorities, the group sold the devices on various web platforms and via their own forum, from where technical support was provided to customers.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-iptv-new-arrests-blocks-seizures-hit-services-from-all-angles-220214/

Texas Suing Meta/Fakebook Over Facial Recognition Technology-Seeking Hundreds Of Billions In Penalties: The lawsuit, filed in state court, claims Facebook’s use of facial recognition technology unlawfully “exploited” Texans without consent “billions of times.”
The attorney general’s office said in a news release Facebook recorded users’ facial features in “knowing violation” of a Texas law prohibiting the capture of biometric identifiers, including facial geometry.
-Facebook stopped using facial recognition technology in November after massive backlash from privacy advocates and lawsuits over the practice. A Meta spokesperson blasted the suit, telling Forbes: “These claims are without merit and we will defend ourselves vigorously.”
-“Facebook’s omnipresent empire was built on deception, lies and brazen abuses of Texans’ privacy rights—all for Facebook’s own commercial gain,” the lawsuit said. Full article: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/innovation/technology/texas-suing-meta-over-facial-recognition-technologyseeking-hundreds-of-billions-in-penalties

OTHER

Canada Trucker Protests Continue- federal government invoking the federal Emergencies Act: At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks and responds to questions from reporters. The federal government is invoking the never-before-used federal Emergencies Act in an effort to address ongoing convoy protests that have affected border crossings and cities across the country. The prime minister is joined by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as well as ministers David Lametti (justice) Marco Mendicino (public safety) and Bill Blair (emergency preparedness). It gives the government extraordinary – but time limited – powers. The act is still contingent on Parliament’s approval and subject to the protections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Source with full conference video: https://www.cpac.ca/episode?id=5e1dee4a-a576-48f9-85b8-c2f620ddff61

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

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

COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

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Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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DigameXtra No. 2185 Monday, Feb. 14th, 2022

On February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 By Naythan

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Tuesday Is The Last Day For Covid Passport Requirements for Cafes, Hotels & Health Facilities In Andalucia. More Info Here

Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices, including boxed sets.
***Trips***
February
-25th – Trip to Benalmadena Market and Marina €13,50
March
-4th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-18th- Trip to Ronda with English speaking guide in Ronda €25pp
-25th – Visit Plaza Mayor/IKEA and the fabulous Guzman Garden Centre in Alhaurin €13.50pp
April
-6th – 9th April – 4 days/3 nights in Seville on a B&B Basis and includes a guided visit on the 9th to Ecija, City of Spires. Free access to some historical buildings included. €275pp based on 2 sharing a double room. €410 Single Supplement. Travel Insurance is essential.
-27th – (Wednesday) Trip to Bolonia and Tarifa – includes entry to the Claudia Baelo Roman site with guide €23,50
The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Presentation at Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche:
Wed. March 9th at 11am, Bio Beach Restaurant invites you to a touch of class as well as a little glance at history. Norma will present Power Point slides featuring Santiago de Compostela, where the Apostle Saint James is buried in its grandiose catedral. We’ll take a look at the surrounding areas including a leisurely stroll through its elegant 5 star Parador; building dating back to 1499 when it was a hospital. The Bio Beach presentation is free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these programs are presented in an effort to attract more members (12€ annually). Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa:
Full Bar & Traditional Dutch Food Menu
Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map Open Mon – Sat, 14:00 – 20:00. Call for workshop info. Warm greetings and see you soon. Closed Sundays. Tel +34 711 03 20 17

Gin Tasting: Wed, 23Feb, 7pm. The Green Label Restaurant
El Chaparral Golf Club, Mijas Costa
The only event on the coast where each time you will try something fresh and unique, you will sample four different gins along with four exquisite dishes prepared by our team of Chefs at The Green Label Restaurant
*We also cater for Celiacs, Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes*
What does the Gin Tasting consist of?
We try four different Gins along with a paired four course meal
Plus Live music!
Get ready to rock! A tribute to Rock of Ages with the fantastic Ollie Hughes and Lucy Pardoe, not to be missed!
Reservations essential €35pp. 952 49 39 47 FB link

Flamenco In Torrox: Saturday 19 February at 20:30
Don’t miss the Premiere of Olga Pericet’s “The Progress of The Lioness”. After spending a few days “building” their new work at the Teatro Villa de Torrox, we can enjoy an exclusive show, only €5. Tix & Info: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/el-avance-de-la-leona-olga-pericet/

Carnival in Algarrobo & Mezquitilla: {Translation}
The Algarrobo and Mezquitilla carnivals return this year with parades, entertainment, floats and a fancy dress competition. In Algarrobo it will take place on Saturday 26 February, starting from the Escalerilla Park. In Mezquitilla it will take place on Sunday 27 February, from the pergola. Both events are scheduled from 16.30 hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/algarrobo-y-mezquitilla-festejan-su-carnaval-con-un-pasacalles-animado-carrozas-y-un-concurso-de-disfraces/

Ten Day Weather Forecast from https://weather.com/

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

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

ADH Group Spain- At ADH storage we provide storage that meets all your requirements:
From temporary to long term storage, we can find a solution for you. We have storage units in Competa and Puente Don Manuel, which are all dry and secure. All sizes of storage are accommodated. Do you need a suitcase stored or a full house move?
Phone us for a no obligation quote and ask for Gail on 0034 698958566 or email adhspain@gmail.com
Our contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.

Wanted, Clearance Service: I need a charity or a company that can carry out a full house clearance can anyone suggest someone, preferably with contact details. Thanks in advance. Debbie, Velez Malaga
Email: crafty.sew.n.sew@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted, Translator: I desperately need someone to translate when I go to my doctor at Benajarafe, I hope there is someone out there.
Email: caryl.littlewood @ gmail.com (no spaces)
or WhatsApp 669 608 452. Caryl, Chilches

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Real Estate:
We regularly hear people saying “The British are not buying at the moment”. The numbers of British people looking to buy has fallen since Brexit, but this has not affected our business because we have clients from Europe, Scandinavia and further afield. In 2021 we had buyers from Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Spain, UK and Switzerland, to name a few. So far this year we have sales agreed or completed with buyers from Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Latvia and the UK.
If you are thinking of selling, then do not worry, we have all corners of the globe covered. Contact us and find out how BluCee can help you.
We currently have many requests for country properties with a minimum of 2000m2 land and coastal properties from Nerja to Rincon de la Victoria.
Check out our reviews on Google and Facebook.
info@blucee.com
www.blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Solid wooden sideboard with tiled drawers & door fronts Natural & yute Measurements 163.50 x 40 x 80cms Price 220€
-Natural & yute pine table & 2 matching chairs with new seat cushions stunning set Measurements 90 x 90 x 74cms Price 180€
-Useful corner unit Natural wood & waxed with hint of blue chalk paint Price 35€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 3 items
-Gas heater and empty bottle, 25 euro
-Designer black sequin dress with bolero. Excellent condition only worn once. Reduced 20 euro. 38/40
-Black off the shoulder sequin dress. Reduced 10 euro. 38/40
Jane / Canillas de Albaida 637716703
janebs@hotmail.co.uk

For Sale: 4 wall lamps in very good condition. 20 Euros the lot.
Email: ndtalido2@gmail.com or Whatsapp / Signal Mobile no. 686768493
Natalia, Benajarafe. Buyer collects in Benajarafe. Can meet also at both Petrol stations: “Salida Cajiz / Iznate” from Autovía A7.

For Sale: Glass lamp, 10 euros, in very good condition.
Contact: michele.bond@rocketmail.com
Michele / Nerja

For Sale, 3 items:
-Hydraulic floor car jack. 15 euro.
-Stainless steel sink 80 cm x 49 cm with mixer tap. 25 euro.
-Chest of drawers 125.5 cm h x 91 cm w x 39.9 cm d. 35 euro. Buyer collects.
Above items available in the Canillas de Albaida / Archez area.
Contact: keithrocksue AT gmail DOT com
or mobile / What’s app 693 107 206. Keith / Canillas

For Sale, 3 items: Hardwood mahogany furniture. Not veneer. More photos available on request. They are very good prices for such heavy quality items.
-Dining room table and 6 chairs and seat cushions. Table measures 160cm x 90cm and is 78cm high. Ring mark on table that could be removed. €150.
-Display cabinet. Measures 170cm x 100cm x 48cm. Perfect condition. 2 glass shelves and dovetail joint drawer. €70.
-Sideboard storage. Measures 180cm long, 48cm deep and 90cm high. Dovetail joints. All solid wood. €80.
Buyer collects from Iznate or I can recommend a man with a van.
Email: wolfcub666@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 00447715104661
Lisa / Iznate

For Sale, 3 items:
-Two sets of snow chains used once fits many sizes as shown in photo’s €15 for both
-Battery jump lead’s €5
-3x Crystals glass golfers trophies each one ingraved with a golfer €20
call Jim 640885631 La Herradura.

FREE: Desperate to find a home for this young cockerel. Currently located outside Torrox Pueblo. Please call or WhatsApp Gill / Torrox 633405560

Recommendations & Requests

Lost Contact: Would the two ladies that phoned me yesterday regarding their four wheel walker that they are selling please contact me again as the one I thought I had has fallen through. Sue 952521289 Nerja

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia reduces those hospitalized by Covid by 427 in the last week: {Translation, summary} 13/02/2022 14:03
-Andalusia has seen a total of 427 people hospitalised for coronavirus this week, a much sharper fall than that recorded in the previous two weeks, since last week it was reduced by 290 people and the previous week there were 56 fewer people admitted.
-As of Sunday, there are 1,470 hospitalised patients in the autonomous community for this disease, while last Sunday there were 1,897 Andalusians who were hospitalised due to Covid.
-The reduction in the number of patients also extends to the ICUs. There are 42 fewer people in these units than a week ago. The downward trend is also confirmed in the ICUs because this is the highest figure in the last three weeks. In fact, last week there were 14 fewer patients, while in the previous week there were eight fewer.
-This pronounced drop has allowed the Junta to remove the Covid passport restriction in the region for access to various sites from Wednesday.
-As the Regional Minister for Health and Families, Jesús Aguirre, stated this Saturday, “the decrease in hospital pressure indicates that the sixth wave is in frank remission and we hope to reach a stabilisation phase in 10-15 days”. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-reduce-427-hospitalizados-covid-ultima-semana-202202131402_noticia.html

SPAIN

Dry winter drains reservoirs, ruins crops in Spain, Portugal: Roofs peeking out of the water have become a common sight every summer at the Lindoso reservoir in northwestern Spain. In especially dry years, parts would appear of the old village of Aceredo, submerged three decades ago when a hydropower dam flooded the valley.
-But never before has the skeleton of the village emerged in its entirety in the middle of the usually wet winter season. With almost no rain for two months and not much expected any time soon, the ruins of Aceredo are dredging up a mix of emotions for locals as they see the rusted carcass of a car, a stone fountain with water still spouting and the old road leading to what used to be the local bar.
-While the arid zones of the Iberian Peninsula have historically experienced periods of drought, experts say climate change has exacerbated the problem. This year, amid record levels of low or no rainfall at all, farmers in both Portugal and Spain, who are growing produce for all of Europe, are worried that their crops for this season will be ruined.
-In the last three months of 2021, Spain recorded just 35% of the average rainfall it had seen during the same period from 1981 to 2010. But there has been almost no rain since then. According to the national weather agency AEMET, in this century, only in 2005 has there been a January with almost no rain. If clouds don’t unleash in the next two weeks, emergency subsidies for farmers will be needed, authorities said. Photo:AP/Emilio Morenatti. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-business-travel-environment-and-nature-spain-b7db68a8146bc0abc22990f73d94df89 AND VIDEO LINK

EUROPE

Articles From schengenvisainfo.com: Click headline to read article.
–France Lifts COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Vaccinated British Travellers
–Belgium to Relax National COVID-19 Rules – No More Closing Hours
–Austria Lifts COVID-19 Certificate Requirement for Access to Shops & Museums

LOTTERY

El Gordo de la Primitiva draw: The result of the Gordo de la Primitiva today, Sunday, February 13, 2022 is: 05, 22, 34, 41 and 52, the key number being 1. Source: https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-for-sunday-february-13-2022/

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Sun., Feb 13th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

Tennis News- Felix Auger-Aliassime Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas To Capture Maiden ATP Title In Rotterdam: Felix Auger-Aliassime won his first ATP tour title with a rousing straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Rotterdam final. In the ninth tour-level final of his career, Auger-Aliassime finally broke his duck as he closed out the top-seeded Greek 6-4 6-2. It took an hour and 19 minutes of play to post the biggest win of his career. Photo:GETTY. Full article: https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2022/02/13/felix-auger-aliassime-stefanos-tsitsipas-to-capture-maiden-atp-title-in-rotterdam/

FINANCIAL

$100 Oil Threatens to Compound World Economy’s Inflation Shock:
Oil’s surge toward $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 is threatening to deal a double-blow to the world economy by further denting growth prospects and driving up inflation.
Oil is about 50% higher than a year ago, part of a broader rally in commodity prices that’s swept up natural gas too. Among the drivers: A post-lockdown resurgence in worldwide demand, geopolitical tensions ignited by oil giant Russia and strained supply chains. Prospects for a renewed Iranian nuclear deal have at times cooled the market.
Still, the rise has been piercing. Just two years ago, oil prices plunged briefly below zero. Full article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/100-oil-threatens-compound-world-211750831.html

OTHER

War, peace, stalemate? Week ahead may decide Ukraine’s fate: Even if a Russian invasion of Ukraine doesn’t happen in the next few days, the crisis is reaching a critical inflection point with European stability and the future of East-West relations hanging in the balance.
A convergence of events over the coming week could determine whether the stalemate is resolved peacefully or Europe is at war. At stake are Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture and long-agreed limits on the deployment of conventional military and nuclear forces there. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-ian-kelly-europe-moscow-russia-4bf5d42906c582c36972b076e73c430f

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DigameXtra No. 2184 – WEEKEND EDITION – Sat., Feb. 12th, 2022

On February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 By Naythan

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Rincón de la Victoria celebrates its first Ruta de la Cuchara (Route of the Spoon), includes 24 restaurants: February 18 to 28 {Translation}
-The Ruta de la Cuchara will feature a selection of dishes ranging from the most traditional Malaga cuisine to new versions of traditional dishes, Asian fusions and international dishes. Aubergines with roasted pumpkin and meatball of its pringá, vegetarian fabes with boletus and seasonal mushrooms, pintarroja broth with clams, beluga lentils with Iberian jamon, mushrooms and foie, ajiaco criollo, gazpachuelo, Thai soup or red garlic soup are just some of the dishes that can be ordered during the 11 days of the route. Customers will be able to enjoy their sample dish with a drink (beer, soft drink or water) at a price of 3 euros.
-In addition, visitors will have a route book with all the information about the route. To take part in the prize draw, visitors will have to visit four restaurants in two towns and vote for their favourite restaurant.
The winning dishes and establishments will be announced on 11 March at an event where the three prizes of 300 euros will be drawn.
Restaurants: Alma Playa, Aquí Te Espero, Avante Claro, Babel, Café D’Luna, Dulcinea, Casa Yaya, Dos Hermanos, El Castillo, El Chambao de María, El Deo, El Portón, El Rincón de Miguel, Gala, Hogar del Jubilado de Rincón, La Ola, Las Flores, Leche y Miel, Liceo Playa, Lo de Sergio, Mi Cielito, Paladar Cubano, El Camino y Sabor a Campo.
Source: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-celebra-su-primera-ruta-de-la-cuchara-con-la-participacion-de-24-restaurantes-y-3-600-euros-en-premios/

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Please phone 601629938 for a chat. Rita / Torrox

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Infections drop strongly, but deaths remain at 37:
{Translation, summary} 11/02/2022 19:40
-On Friday 11 February, Andalusia recorded a total of 5,209 Covid-19 positives in 24 hours, 4,417 fewer than the previous day, while 37 deaths were reported, one more than on Thursday.
-The incidence at 14 days stands at 601.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, down 16.7 points from the previous day, the first increase after a week of declines.
-By provinces, Seville has the most cases with 1,100 positives, followed by Malaga with 1,053, Granada with 612, Cordoba with 608, Cadiz with 567, Almeria with 519, Jaen with 434 and Huelva with 316.
-With regard to the 37 deaths, ten were reported in Jaén, seven in Granada, six in Seville, five in Málaga, three in Almería, three in Córdoba, two in Cádiz and one in Huelva.
-Andalusia has seen a drop of 112 patients hospitalised due to coronavirus in 24 hours, registering a total of 1,538, 447 fewer than a week ago, while ICU admissions have also fallen by four to 179, which represents a decrease of 50 in the inter-weekly comparison.
-By provinces, Seville recorded the most hospitalised patients with 336 and 40 in ICU, followed by Malaga with 295 and 28 in ICU, Granada with 237 hospitalised patients and 27 in ICU, Cadiz with 176 hospitalised patients and 17 in ICU, Jaen with 163 hospitalised patients and 21 in ICU, Cordoba with 140 hospitalised patients and 25 in ICU, Almeria with 122 hospitalised patients and 13 in ICU and Huelva with 69 hospitalised patients and eight in ICU. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1028476/bajan-con-fuerza-los-contagios-pero-se-mantienen-los-fallecidos-en-37/

Covid Malaga- Covid rate in Malaga is almost half of what it was a fortnight ago, but its fall is slowing down: {Translation} 11Feb22, 13:47
-The Covid rate in the province of Malaga is almost half of what it was a fortnight ago, but in the last few days its fall has slowed down. Coinciding with the end of the outdoor masks, the decline is stagnating. In addition, there are 14 times more newly infected than cured and five more deaths with the virus have been reported. On the positive side, the number of hospitalisations is dropping below 300, the lowest number in the last five weeks. That is the summary of the pandemic situation.
-Seen with some perspective, the incidence has been reduced. At the end of January it was 917.5 cases per 100,000 population and now it is 525.6. That is almost half in two weeks. But in the last two days it has stabilised and has hardly fallen. Last Thursday, 10 February, it went up after almost three weeks of steady decline. From 501.1 at the provincial level on Wednesday, it rose to 526.1 the following day. And this Friday it stands at 525.6 positive per 100,000 inhabitants. In other words, just 0.5 points less in the province as a whole than the previous day. In the capital, on the other hand, the incidence has increased. From 550.6 on Thursday to 556.6 on Friday. In Andalusia, it falls: from 618.1 positives per 100,000 inhabitants to 601.3.
-Figures provided by the Regional Ministry of Health and Families report five more deaths with the virus. This brings the total number of Covid-infected deaths in the province for the entire pandemic to 2,226.
-The number of new infections remains above 1,000. This Friday there are 1,053; which means that the cumulative figure since March 2020 is 245,772. With this number, the positives of the last few hours are 14 times more than those cured, which only amount to 74. In total, since the beginning of this global health crisis, the number of people who have overcome the disease amounts to 210,247.
-The number of people hospitalised has fallen below 300, a threshold not seen for five weeks. As of Friday, 295 people are in hospital, including 28 in intensive care. Daily hospitalisations remain high. In these almost two years a total of 12,732 people have been admitted to hospitals in the province; 1,112 of them in ICU. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tasa-Covid-Malaga_0_1655834934.html

SPAIN

High Tech Police Spying- Spanish police force to add ‘spy birds’ drones to flying squad: The director general of Spain’s Guardia Civil, María Gámez, gave the green light to one of the force’s most daring projects in recent years, to manufacture high-tech drones in the shape of large birds to spy on organised crime criminals, gangs or terrorists without being detected. The idea is to start the project with two prototypes of ‘spy birds’ to be used during secret operations. Photo:DRONE BIRD COMPANY. Reference: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/guardia-civil-birds-20220211180122-nt.html

AXARQUIA

Six villages of the Axarquia exceed the Covid-19 infection rate of 1,000 cases: {Translation}
-Axarquia closes the week with up to six municipalities with a Covid-19 infection rate above 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, all of them in the Axarquia health district. Thus, Algarrobo, Colmenar, Nerja, Riogordo and Vélez-Málaga are above this figure, while Salares exceeds 2,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-Specifically Salares has marked this Friday 11th February a rate of 2,312.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, Nerja 1,356.0, Vélez-Málaga 1,210.1, Algarrobo 1,114.3, Riogordo 1,097.3 and Colmenar 1,043.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The rate has risen for the second consecutive day in the region as a whole, standing on Friday at 1,068.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-At the other extreme are the municipalities of Alfarnatejo, Árchez and Totalán. All three municipalities have had a zero infection rate for the last 14 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/pueblos-axarquia-superan-tasa-contagio-covid-19-1000-casos/20220211143830046506.html

ANDALUCIA

Masks in Andalusian schools are no longer mandatory in the playgrounds: Pupils will also be able to walk to the entrance of the school without wearing a mask and take it off as soon as they leave the premises. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/masks-andalusian-schools-20220211105728-nt.html

MALAGA

Petrol and diesel fuel prices in Malaga province hit new record high, but these are the places with the lowest prices: The cost of unleaded 95-octane petrol has increased by 13 per cent and the cost of diesel has increased by 16 per cent in just one year. Unleaded 95 petrol now costs on average 1.59 euros per litre and diesel costs 1.47 euros per litre, the highest prices ever recorded in Malaga province.
Petrol and diesel are now even more expensive than they were in late 2012 and early 2013 when it was 1.52 euros for a litre of petrol and 1.44 euros for a litre of diesel, according to data collected by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. Full article, with list of locations with the lowest prices: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/price-petrol-diesel-20220211100809-nt.html

El Morche to Get a Nautical Museum: This new museum in Torrox will be interactive, and in addition to educating on the seafaring traditions of El Morche, it will also have aquariums.
The museum, which has a budget of €200,000, will be located in one of the renovated areas in El Morche, making it even more desirable for tourism. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/10/a-new-nautical-museum-for-the-town-of-torrox/

UK

Spain to drop Covid vaccine requirement for UK teenagers:
Fri 11 Feb 2022 15.26 GMT
-Spain has announced it will loosen its border requirements, with children over 12 from non-EU countries no longer needing to be fully vaccinated.
-The Spanish government announced that it is relaxing its travel rules from Monday, which will be a boost for British holidaymakers planning to head abroad in February half-term.
-Children aged 12 to 17 will now be able to visit by showing a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Spain, as an alternative to presenting a Covid certificate with proof of having been fully vaccinated.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/feb/11/spain-to-drop-covid-vaccine-requirement-for-uk-teenagers

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Fri., Feb 11th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

TECH

Apple Releases iOS, iPadOS, macOS Updates to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaw: Apple on Thursday released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari to address a new WebKit flaw that it said may have been actively exploited in the wild, making it the company’s third zero-day patch since the start of the year.
The updates are available for iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation), macOS devices running Big Sur and macOS Catalina, and also as a standalone update for Safari.
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/02/apple-releases-ios-ipados-macos-updates.html

OTHER

Can Dogs Get COVID? Here’s What We Know: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s possible for animals to get COVID from people, but there’s a low chance of animals spreading the virus to humans. Most animals infected with the coronavirus had close contact with people who had COVID, such as pet owners and caretakers, the CDC said online.
Reports of animals infected with COVID have been documented worldwide, specifically in companion animals, zoo animals, mink on mink farms and wild white-tailed deer in the U.S.
The CDC advises people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.
Full articles: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html
AND
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/can-dogs-get-covid-heres-what-we-know/2756485/

Ian McDonald founder of Foreigner and King Crimson dies aged 75:
Between his two best known bands, the multi-instrumentalist appeared on four of the biggest-selling albums of the period 1969-79. A representative said he had “passed away peacefully on 9 February in his home in New York City, surrounded by his family”. No cause of death was disclosed. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/feb/11/ian-mcdonald-king-crimson-foreigner-co-founder-dies-age-75
VIDEO LINK “Feels Like the First Time” Foreigner (Original Lineup) @Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City 10/4/19

Sting sells entire songwriting catalogue for over £184 million: The agreement covers all Sting’s solo songs, including the likes of ‘Shape Of My Heart’, ‘Fields Of Gold’ and ‘Englishman In New York’. The deal also extends to the songs Sting wrote for The Police, such as ‘Roxanne’, ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’.
“I am delighted to have Jody (Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group) and the team curate and manage my song catalogue,” said Sting. Full article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/sting-sells-entire-songwriting-catalogue-for-over-184-million-3158887
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Do you have a torn or very damaged Euro note? This is what you can do with it: {Translation, summary}
-Banknotes that are stained, burnt, discoloured or missing a piece can be exchanged for another banknote of the same value that is in perfect condition. To do so, all you have to do is go to any branch of the Banco de España for inspection and request the exchange.
-In order to be exchanged, the general rule is that the banknote you present must still have more than half of its original surface or you must prove that the missing part has been destroyed. If the banknote is particularly damaged, it will be analysed by qualified staff from the Banknote Analysis Unit. They will decide whether it is genuine and can be replaced by a new one of the same value.
-When it comes to paying the corresponding money, all users requesting the exchange can choose whether they prefer to receive a new banknote or have the corresponding amount paid into the bank account of the financial institution indicated.
-Another option is to go to your bank and ask to exchange your banknote. It is likely that they will do you a favour and provide this service as long as you have an account with them, although they are under no obligation to do so as there are no regulations that expressly state this. It is therefore not certain that they will exchange banknotes as they will at the Banco de España. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/economia/sevi-tienes-billete-roto-o-deterioriado-esto-puedes-hacer-202202111119_noticia.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
https://www.spth.gob.es/

Churches & Worship

New Life Church
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja ; Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja

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

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

The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar:
The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar holds a midday (12 noon) Eucharist service at San Miguel church in Nerja every Sunday. San Miguel is to be found in Plaza Andalucia. See on Google Maps Note: while the building work on the main church roof is undertaken, please use the door on Calle San Francisco – at the back of the church buildings – to access our Sunday services.
Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael’s Church) is within easy walking distance of Nerja Bus Station. Free parking on the streets is available close to Plaza Andalucia or off street in the Dustbowl car park.
A midweek Eucharist service is held by Zoom each Wednesday at 9.30 am and a simple service of Compline also takes place by Zoom on Thursdays at 6pm.
Residents and visitors are welcome at our services.
For more information and to register for the link to the Zoom services please refer to our website. https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/ & FB link

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
-Catholic Mass in English at Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar. Every Saturday at 17.00. Tel: 952 543 334.
-St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2183 Friday, Feb. 11th, 2022

On February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 By Naythan

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Bingo Benefit for APAA: March 4th 19-23h.
Any one fancy a Bingo night in aid of APAA NERJA DOG RESCUE?
Three course dinner with aperitif included!
Venue is Dulce Casa, Av. Mediteraneo y Calle El Chaparil in Nerja
Fish Plate or Mixed Veg Plate / Meat Plate or Veg Lasagne / Dessert
Price 18€ per head. Please book and pay in advance in the apaa shop or online at gipsy48@yahoo.com ; or call Sue / Torrox 643406591. Thank you!

Spring Arts and Craft Fair at Dulce Casa: March 4th 11-16h
Corner of Av. Mediteraneo y Calle El Chaparil, Nerja.
Vendors selling paintings ceramics wooden art scents soaps and lots more. Stall rents benefit Apaa Nerja Dog and Cat Rescue.
Entry Free! Hope to see you there.
Sue / Torrox gipsy48@yahoo.com

Concert: Saturday, Feb 12th, at 8 pm Dana & Gianni will play at the Vincci Hotel, Pasillo Sta. Isabel 7, Málaga. Free admission
Info: dana10marzo@gmail.com

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Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Malagalingo- Ready, set, go…SPANISH INTENSIVE COURSES
Our Spanish Intensive Courses 2022 are starting now!
So that you can speak Spanish once and for all
Make 2022 your year!!!
-Intensive Course 20 hours/week
-On BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE overlooking the sea
-Dates: From Monday 24th January
-Timetable: From 10:00 to 14:00
-Price: 220€/person/week (with discounts for more than 1 week or 1 person)
– All materials included
– 6 students maximum (usual average of 3 students)
If you would like to attend please let us know as soon as possible so that we can reserve one of the places for you.
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo ; www.malagalingo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Great large pine wardrobe plenty of storage. Measurements 185 x 60 x 205cms 120€ ( buyer must unassemble and take away )
-Pine Welsh dresser Yute & natural Bronze handles
Measurements 90.50 x 44.50 x 186cms Price 185€
-Coffee table with solid wooden top with yute painted base. The wooden top is lacquered Measurements 130 x 70 x 39cms Price 85€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Valentines Day Gifts
Are you looking for a unique and original gift for your loved one this Valentines Day?
Pebble Art makes a great gift!
24 x 30cm white block canvas ready to hang. 25€
Many more designs available – dogs, cats, families – please get in touch FB link
Lynn / Torrox, Pebbles and Bambam Art
Tel / whatsapp: 650 958 144 ; lynnandseanh@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Heavy glass top table, 34×55 inches aprox, 20 euro
-Fly screen, 33×77 inches aprox. 7 Euro
-2x single bed headboard and footboard with frame. Excellent condition
38 x 27 inches aprox, 20 euro for the two. Will separate
Jane / Canillas de Albaida 637716703
janebs@hotmail.co.uk

For Sale: High Performance UK Laptop (Reposted as 1st to reply never followed up, and I deleted the emails of the others who replied.)
-4yrs old, refurbished & upgraded by DoctorLaptop
-Lenovo Ideapad 310-15, very low power consumption 15W
-UK keyboard w/ number pad
-Windows 10 Pro v21H2, fresh install, no bloatware
-12Gb RAM, brand new, high speed, professional grade
-480Gb SSD, brand new, high speed, professional grade
-Intel i3 6006U @ 2GHz processor
-Ethernet, 2.4/5 dual band wifi, 2x USB2, 1x USB3, SD Multi-Card Reader, headphone port, 4Hr battery
-Display 15.6″ True HD 1920×1080 + HDMI & VGA ports
-Added Software: MS Office Suite Pro Plus 2019, Firefox, VLC Player, Adobe Reader, CCleaner
-Shutdown time under 10 seconds!
New on Amazon over €800, without MS Office included.
€500, no offers. 30 day cash back guaranty. Buyer collects.
DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Wanted: Walker. Has anyone got a four wheel walker with a seat they would like to sell. I am happy to meet along coast as far as Torre del Mar. Please contact Sue / Nerja on 952521289.

Wanted: Aluminium or PVC entrance door that is lockable please. Can collect. Please contact Warren / Comares on 618346098 or
Email: currycowboyAThotmailD0Tcom

Recommendations & Requests

Water Meter: Can anyone help with what we need to do with our house water meter? It is showing all zeros and doesn’t seem to be working. We don’t have any issues with the water in the house. Do we have to approach the water company in Velez Malaga to come and sort it out or is it something we can fix ourselves? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Angela / Caleta
Email: alcasbarra at hotmail at co dot uk

Milieurista meaning: Hi, The term: milieurista means somebody who earns 1000 euros (bruto) per month. Victor / Malaga

Definition of “ mileurista”: Hi Naythan, An interesting article here written 2015 over the definition of “ mileurista”. Susana in El Morche.
“Spain’s €1,000-a-month generation, one decade on”- EL PAÍS English Edition
https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/05/14/inenglish/1431604981_253944.htm

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucía- Andalucía registers 9,626 Covid positives in 24 hours and the incidence rate rises by 25: February 10, 2022
-Andalucía has this Thursday, 10 February, registered a total of 9,626 Covid-19 positives in 24 hours, some 7,354 more than those recorded the day before, and it is the highest figure since 22 January (12,928 infections). The region has also notified 36 coronavirus deaths, which represents two more than those recorded on Wednesday.
-The 14-day cumulative incidence rate in the region stands at 618 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a rise of 25.1 compared to Wednesday after seven days of decline.
-The Health minister also explained that, by province, Almeria registers the highest incidence rate, with 1,148, while the lowest is Seville, with 437.
-The number of coronavirus patients hospitalised has dropped by 62 in 24 hours making a total of 1,650, some 442 less than a week ago, while admissions to an intensive care unit have also fallen by 18 to 183, which represents a decrease of 53 in the week-on-week comparison. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-registers-9626-20220210130608-nt.html

Covid Malaga- The rate of Covid in Málaga up after three weeks of fall and there are nearly 1,800 new cases: {Translation} Feb10, 22 13:44
-The Covid rate is rising again in the province of Malaga, there are almost 1,800 more infected people, four more deaths have been reported with the virus and once again the number of newly infected people exceeds the number of cured people.
-The increase from 501.1 positives per 100,000 inhabitants on Wednesday to 526.1 on Thursday breaks the downward trend that has been uninterrupted since 21 January. It also breaks in the city of Malaga – which between the two days rises from 520.6 to 550.6 – and in Andalusia – where it rises from 592.9 to 618.1.
-In line with the increase in incidence, there has been a rise in the number of new infections. There are 1,799 positives reported in the last few hours, the highest daily figure in the last three weeks.
-Another negative aspect of the epidemiological situation is that the number of new infections – 1,799 – is once again higher than the number of cured cases – 1,481. During the last two weeks the situation was the other way around: there were more discharges than new positives.
-According to information from the Consejería de Salud y Familias, the pressure for care is down. From 321 hospitalised patients in the province on Wednesday, the number has fallen to 315 this Thursday. Of these, 29 are in the ICU. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tasa-Covid-Malaga-casos_0_1655535086.html

SPAIN

Nine under-the-radar Covid news stories from Spain you may have missed: Here is some of the less reported coronavirus news in Spain in February, from vaccine side-effects, to new Covid-fighting treatments being developed and other interesting information flying under the radar.
-Pace of child vaccination campaign slows down
-Spain to stop reporting on myocarditis from Covid-19 vaccines
-130 people die from Covid-19 in Spain every day
-Two new vaccines on the way, one of them Spanish
-Spanish researchers have developed a chewing gum that they claim helps stop the spread of coronavirus
-A new test to determine if you need to get a booster shot
-First person in Spain to sue for Covid vaccine side-effects
-Spain has donated 50 million vaccine does, but half of them haven’t been delivered
-Almost a million unused Covid doses expired in 2021
Read the summaries, with links to the full articles, here: https://www.thelocal.es/20220208/nine-covid-19-news-stories-from-spain-you-may-have-missed/

Spanish police warn of increase in scams on popular car-sharing app:
-The Cybercrime Department detected a notable increase in the number of scams targeted at users of a well-known mobile application that connects drivers with passengers for car-sharing allowing them to share the costs.
-The scam involves the victim (the passenger) being persuaded by the scammer (the driver) to continue the conversation outside the mobile application, usually via WhatsApp. The scammer claims that certain fees can be saved by making the payment outside of the app, or that the platform is not working properly.
-Once the victim has come to an agreement with the “driver” about the trip, the scammer provides the passenger with a link to a web page that impersonates the original platform, where the victim will be asked to make payment pay for the journey. This allows the scammer to get hold of the victim’s bank card details and immediately make online purchases on foreign websites. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/10/spanish-police-warn-of-increase-in-scams-on-popular-car-sharing-app/

MALAGA

Malaga no longer kills dogs- its animal health center, one of the first in Spain to achieve zero culling: {Translation} 10/02/2022 20:00h
-Abandoned pets are no longer killed in Malaga. The municipal animal health centre was one of the first in Spain to achieve ‘zero culling’. From the almost 2,000 animals that the Town Hall slaughtered in 2011, last year it went down to 33, and this was for strictly sanitary reasons.
-This is a 98% reduction compared to the figures of a decade ago, when practically all the animals received by the municipal kennels were euthanised.
-According to the City Council, a total of 993 animals, 544 dogs and 449 cats, were admitted to the zoosanitary centre last year. The campaigns to encourage adoption are having an effect. A total of 797 pets found homes, an increase of 11% on the previous year.
-As a result, only 14 dogs and 19 cats had to be euthanised, all of them for health reasons, as confirmed by the municipal veterinarians.
-The so-called ‘zero culling’ is one of the objectives that has been included in the government programme in recent mandates in terms of animal welfare and protection and is also part of the co-government agreement with the Ciudadanos group.
-But there has also been a drastic decrease in the number of admissions to the Consistory’s animal centre. There were 310 in 2021 compared to 1,594 in 2011. The City Council attributes this to the increase in public awareness of responsible pet ownership.
-There has also been a notable reduction in the number of cats collected by municipal services on the public highway. There were 299 in 2021 compared to 1,020 in 2011, 71% less, which is justified by the “success” of the programme launched in 2014 for the efficient management of feral cat colonies.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-bienestar-animal-malaga-no-mata-perros-centro-zoosanitario-primeros-espana-alcanzar-sacrificio-cero-202202102000_noticia.html

Firefighters tackle blaze near Burriana beach in Nerja: Firefighters were called out this Thursday evening to tackle a wildfire that broke out in an area of agricultural land and ravines on the east side of Burriana beach in Nerja soon after 7pm. The alarm was raised after smoke was detected near the Cala de la Doncella, not far from farms and avocado plantations. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/firefighters-tackle-blaze-20220210204550-nt.html

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Thur., Feb 10th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

OTHER

‘Freedom Convoy’ protests reach from Canada to Canberra to Europe:
The protests over pandemic restrictions that gripped Ottawa and disrupted two US-Canada border crossings have inspired others that tapped into simmering resentment in cities around the world.
Here are some parts of the world to see protests of varying scale energised by the self-described “Freedom Convoy” in Canada. Full article: https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/freedom-convoy-protests-reach-from-canada-to-canberra-to-europe-20220211-p59vke.html

Carved stone drum unearthed in England is one of the most significant pieces of prehistoric art ever found in the country: The 5,000-year-old drum carved from chalk is set to go on display for the first time in a major exhibition about the Neolithic site of Stonehenge and its historical context.
Extensive research into the drum, uncovered near a village in Yorkshire in northern England in 2015, has confirmed it is one of the most significant ancient objects ever found in the British Isles, the museum said. Photo:AP. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220210-prehistoric-drum-is-top-ancient-find-british-museum

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
https://www.spth.gob.es/

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2182 Thursday, Feb. 10th, 2022

On February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Naythan

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Winter Concert: Mediterranean Chamber Orchestra, Feb 28 7pm
Auditorium. House of Culture. Almuñécar.
Calle Puerta de Granada, 19, 18690 Almuñécar
Price: 15€ (plus fees).
Tickets at box office Monday to Saturday from 11h to 13h.
Info & tickets online: https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/concierto-de-invierno-dia-de-andalucia

Carnival Caleta de Velez: {Translation} Friday 18th February with a pre-registration from 16.00 to 17.00 hours in Colonias del Puerto III, a parade at 17.00 hours and a tour around the village of La Caleta de Vélez. There will be novelties, such as the performance of a batucada and the traditional charanga company. On the other hand we will have one of the floats of our sea parade and numerous groups that have confirmed their attendance in the parade. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-caleta-de-velez-presenta-el-nuevo-programa-para-la-vuelta-del-carnaval-a-sus-calles/

On Sale- tickets for the Spain – Romania Davis Cup in Marbella: {Translation}
-Two-day tickets for the Davis Cup qualifier between Spain and Romania, to be played at the Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella on 4 and 5 March, are now on sale with prices ranging from 55 to 120 euros.
-The centre court at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano in Marbella, with a capacity for 4,000 spectators, is expected to be sold out. The two-day season tickets are already on sale on the RFET and El Corte Inglés websites – also on sale in person at its shopping centres.
-The prices for the season tickets range from 55 euros for the Lateral (Third Category) to 120 euros for the Fondos, with a price of 75 euros for the Lateral (Second Category) season ticket.
-The Spanish team will be made up of Pablo Carreño, Roberto Bautista, Carlos Alcaraz, Alejando Davidovich and Marcel Granollers. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/deportes/tenis-00166/noticia-venta-abonos-espana-rumania-copa-davis-marbella-20220208120232.html

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Services Wanted/Offered

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Wii plus 3 extras. Includes Wii balance board, console, 4 controllers, Wii Sport’s Resort and Wii Table tennis games.
Instructions in most languages and a Spanish plug. €60
Contact Linda / Competa on 659582108 or
casacolina60 @ gmail.com

For Sale: Hoist, Winncare Basica 130. Second-hand, battery-powered hoist for transferring or moving handicapped person, secure for the patient and carer. Two and half years old, in good condition with sling included. Pedal opening system allows easy access to wheelchairs and can be used to lift person from the floor if required. Maximum lifting weight 130kg. Price 200 euros. Call Bill / Trapiche, on 633 146 152 or email: billbroc@hotmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Kango hammer. No brand. Electric heavy duty. 50 euro.
-Chainsaw Stihl MS 170 (chain needs sharpening/replacement?). Hence only 95 euro.
-Brush cutter Stihl FS 250; 175 euro.
All items available in the Archez / Canillas de Albaida area. Contact Keith for arrangements.
Keith / Canillas, mobile 693 107 206 or
Email: keithrocksue AT gmail DOT com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Cevik DueMIG 130 Welder. Very little used. 150€
-Pneumatic Nail Gun by ACE&K – 20€
-Standalone Grundig Sound System with remote – superb sound. (Radio, Cassette, Multi CD Player). CD Player does not eject, thus the low price. 20€
Nick, La Herradura.
Email: keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Hanging shelf, 30hx23w inches, 10 euro
-Expandable shoe rack, 5 euro
-Red mosaic tiled mirror, 7 euro
Jane / Canillas de Albaida, 637716703
janebs@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Bicycle. I am looking for a ladies step through mountain bike. Preferably 21” frame 29” wheel 15 gears and front suspension.
Good condition. I have no transport so ideally Nerja area unless you can deliver. Rita / Nerja
Email: rita.barba1ATntlworldD0Tcom

Wanted: Long Term Rental For Naythan.
-Torrox to Velez Malaga, near the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat, or LARGE studio if it has a garden or terrace/balcony. Or a small casita, etc.
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-Must have a supermarket within walking distance.
-Unfurnished is OK, but must have a basic kitchen and a washer. I don’t mind if it’s a bit rough or needs some paint or minor repairs- DigameXtra Sponsor SPW Construction has generously offered to donate those services as needed.
-I can pay up to €300/month, plus power, water & wifi bills.
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News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Spain has 62,839 cases and 282 deaths, while the incidence drops 201 points to 1,692: {Translation, summary} 9Feb22
-The autonomous communities have notified the Ministry of Health of 62,839 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. These figures are lower than on the same day last week, when 86,222 positive cases were reported, which is evidence of the downward trend in the evolution of the pandemic. Moreover, the cumulative incidence has fallen by 201 since yesterday.
-The total number of infections in Spain now stands at 10,502,141 since the start of the pandemic, according to official statistics. The cumulative incidence in the last 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 1,692.52 compared to 1,893.35 yesterday. In the past two weeks a total of 802,004 positives have been recorded.
-In Wednesday’s report, 282 new deaths have been added, compared to 224 last Wednesday. As many as 95,213 people have died since the virus arrived in Spain, according to data compiled by the ministry. In the last week, 812 people have died with a confirmed positive test in Spain.
-Currently, there are 14,440 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital throughout Spain (15,206 yesterday) and 1,700 in ICU (1,768 yesterday). In the last 24 hours, there have been 1,396 admissions (1,456 yesterday) and 2,060 discharges (2,142 yesterday). The occupancy rate for coronavirus occupied beds stands at 11.58 per cent (12.20 per cent yesterday) and in ICUs at 18.12 per cent (18.76 per cent yesterday).
-Meanwhile, the positivity rate stands at 30.73 percent, compared to 31.16 percent yesterday. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that this figure should be below 5 per cent to consider the spread of the virus as ‘controlled’. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-espana-suma-62839-casos-282-muertes-mientras-incidencia-desciende-201-puntos-1692-20220209195458.html

Covid Malaga/Axarquia- The number of cured in Malaga triples that of infections, with 399 new cases: {Translation, summary} 9Feb22
-The cumulative incidence of COVID-19 continues to fall. In the province, it now stands at 501 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days, 54 points less than the previous day.
-Axarquia’s rate in two weeks stands at 1,070.5, the only health district above 1,000 cases, according to data from the Andalusian Institute of Statistics and Cartography. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-cifra-de-curados-en-malaga-triplica-la-de-contagios-con-399-nuevos-casos/
(This article did not mention the “cured”, despite the reference in the headline. -Ed.)

SPAIN

Spain ends the general use of Covid masks outdoors today, but there are exceptions: It is a measure that the autonomous regions and the Ministry of Health agreed last Monday and that the Government approved on Tuesday during a meeting of ministers. The masks, therefore, will no longer be mandatory in outdoor spaces and school playgrounds from this Thursday, 10 February.
However, the order maintains the use of masks “in mass events” and they also remain mandatory on public transport, “specifying that this includes passenger platforms, stations and cable cars.” Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spain-ends-general-20220209103704-nt.html

The minimum wage in Spain increases to 1,000 euros per month:
The increase of 35 euros will be retroactive for the month of January. Employers representatives are however unhappy with the new agreement arguing that it is an economically unfavourable time to introduce the increase. Previously the minimum wage was 965 euros per month. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/minimum-wage-spain-20220209162710-nt.html

Slow Courts- Body of US software mogul John McAfee still in Barcelona morgue, seven months after his death: A judge in Spain has ruled that the 75-year-old businessman died by suicide in his prison cell in June 2021 while he awaited extradition to his home country. His family is planning to appeal the decision and request the probe be kept open.
The months-long investigation is not quite over yet, as lawyers for McAfee’s family have appealed the Spanish judge’s decision to provisionally close the case. The provincial court of Barcelona must now decide whether to confirm the judge’s decision or order him to keep the investigation open. The family has argued that the autopsy was incomplete and lacked the “basic elements” to draw definitive conclusions about the cause of death, according to defense sources. Photo:Ng Han Guan (AP). Full article: https://english.elpais.com/usa/2022-02-09/body-of-us-software-mogul-john-mcafee-still-in-barcelona-morgue-seven-months-after-his-death.html

ANDALUCIA

Updated planning regulations for new houses in the countryside: New planning regulations announced by the Junta de Andalucía on Wednesday 9 February expand on the Law to Promote the Sustainability of the Territory of Andalucía (LISTA) which came into force last year. Plot sizes, utilities, municipal fees and other topics are included. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/junta-andalucia-imposes-20220209170825-nt.html

Not half of Andalusian workers even reach the minimum wage: {Translation}
-A report by the Andalusian CCOO warns that Andalusian workers are poorer now than they were ten years ago.
-More than half of the Andalusian working population is paid below the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI), according to a report by CCOO Andalucía.
-The Andalusian CCOO Secretary for Working Conditions, Yolanda Carrasco, pointed out at the presentation of the report that “today being a mileurista (The word is possibly “millionaire” in Andaluz dialect, my translator does not recognize it? -Ed.) has become an objective to be achieved for a large part of the population, as the reforms and measures implemented in the last decade and, especially the 2012 labour reform, have attacked the working class, reducing people’s purchasing power and making us poorer today than we were ten years ago”.
-CCOO Andalucía believes that the new labour reform “rebalances labour relations” and “establishes a regulatory framework that allows progress on the path of improving rights in the face of the detrimental trend of the last decade”.
-Carrasco called on employers to “sit down and negotiate to reach agreements for the coming years that guarantee wage increases”.
-He recalled that the IV Collective Bargaining Agreement included the approval of the minimum wage of 14,000 euros, which is why he considers it “incomprehensible” that the employers are opposed to raising the minimum wage to one thousand euros.
-“The attitude of the employers has been entrenched in the 0% wage increase in many agreements and we must remind them that it is not about earning much more, but about recovering the wages we had before the 2012 reform,” he said.
-Carrasco defended that “contrary to what was thought, employment has risen with the rise in the SMI”.
-CCOO believes that the proposed increase in the SMI will especially benefit young women aged between 16 and 35 who have a temporary contract in the agricultural, services and telecommunications sectors, and will help to reduce the gender pay gap.
-According to the data in this report, in the case of Cádiz, the proportion of workers earning below the Minimum Interprofessional Wage has increased by 11.2% in the last decade, rising from 40% in 2010 to 51.2% in 2020. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1028062/ni-la-mitad-de-los-trabajadores-andaluces-llega-siquiera-al-smi/

MALAGA

Uber will have 18 car parking spaces of their own in the Airport of Malaga: {Translation, summary} The company will have 18 spaces in the express car park starting next month.
Last June, Uber expanded its presence throughout the province, with drivers in a complete 200-kilometer strip along the Costa del Sol, in the province of Malaga, and Cádiz. In this way, any user can request trips from Nerja to La Línea de la Concepción, as part of the company’s expansion plan and its commitment to the region. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Uber-aparcamientos-propios-Aeropuerto-Malaga_0_1655234933.html

EUROPE

These EU/Schengen Area Countries Have Lifted Majority of COVID-19 Restrictions:
-After evaluating that the COVID-19 restrictions have not halted the further spread of the virus and its variants, as well as after taking into account the increased vaccination rates, several European Union/Schengen Area countries have announced that they will now apply less stringent rules.
-Some of the countries that have removed testing requirements and that will apply relaxed rules are Sweden, Norway, Greece, and Czechia, among others.
-France is soon to remove the testing requirement. The Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, said that the country’s authorities are expected to announce the lifting of the pre-entry testing rule during the upcoming days. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/these-eu-schengen-area-countries-have-lifted-majority-of-covid-19-restrictions-so-far/

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Wed., Feb 9th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

TECH

A breakdown leaves thousands of Movistar customers unable to make or receive calls: The incident began Wednesday mid-morning and is especially affecting corporate clients. Some companies have begun to inform their workers about the “massive problems throughout the national territory” that are preventing normal communications.
The company is working to solve the incident. The breakdown has affected calls, preventing normal conversations and causing various problems. However, data services are left out and internet applications continue to work.
Other messages indicate that the fault is fundamentally affecting corporate clients and calls made with 4G coverage. Some customers notice that even switching to other networks the problem remains. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/a-breakdown-leaves-thousands-of-movistar-customers-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls/

Nuclear fusion heat record a ‘huge step’ in quest for new energy source: The feat announced on Wednesday follows more than two decades of tests and refinements at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and has been hailed as a “major milestone” on the road to fusion becoming a viable and sustainable low-carbon energy source.
Researchers at the Joint European Torus (JET), a fusion experiment in Oxfordshire, generated 59 megajoules of heat – equivalent to about 14kg of TNT – during a five-second burst of fusion, more than doubling the previous record of 21.7 megajoules set in 1997 by the same facility.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/09/nuclear-fusion-heat-record-a-huge-step-in-quest-for-new-energy-source

Solar storm disables 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites: A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled at least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications network, the company said.
The announcement, posted on the company’s website on Tuesday, said the satellites were stricken last Friday, Feb. 4, a day after they were launched to a preliminary “low-deployment” orbit about 130 miles (210 km) above Earth.
SpaceX, the Los Angeles area-based rocket company founded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has launched hundreds of small satellites into orbit since 2019 as part of Musk’s Starlink service for broadband internet. The company ultimately envisions a constellation of roughly 12,000 satellites in all. Photo of Starlink 5 satellites: Ritzau Scanpix. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/solar-storm-disables-40-newly-launched-spacex-satellites-2022-02-09/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
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DigameXtra No. 2181 Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 2022

On February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 By Naythan

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What’s On

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

Valentines Event at Parrilla San Bartolome: 12 Feb, 9pm
-Presenting “The Art of Love” concert with Araceli Ruiz & Paco Hurtado
-Home of the Mixed Meat Sword- 85 cm. of pure grilled flavor, 200+ families have already enjoyed it, a meat madness, advanced absolutism, Loin, Chorizo and Chicken at its roasted best.
Reserve your tables, phone 681602581
Limited capacity, few places left, enjoy a magical night with tradition and avant-garde!
Our hours are Wednesday from 12 to 4 pm, Thursday from 12 to 4 pm, Friday from 12 to 4 pm and 8 to 11 pm, Saturday from 12 to 4 pm and 8 to 11 pm, Sunday from 12 to 5 pm.
Calle Cambron de San Bartolome 7, Plazuela de San Bartolome, 29200, Antequera
FB link

The Cazbah Live Lounge:
-Drag Queen Spice Bingo, Thursday 10th. For booking enquiries DM us on Facebook or Instagram or WhatsApp us 602535710.
-Rock of Ages, live music Friday 11Feb show at 9:30, please reserve your tables. Tel. 602535710. Avenida de Rota, Mijas, FB link

Torrox- Day of Andalucia: Monday 28 February, from 12:00, we celebrate the Day of Andalucia in the Plaza of the Constitution, with the performance of Live Music and our songs and dances! Source: FB link

Ten Day Weather Forecast from https://weather.com/

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades- Services available for home, garden and office:
-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 50€, 75€ and 100€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

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

Pet Care: Good morning, if you want to go for a walk to get to know other beautiful towns in Spain, or travel further, we take care of your pet, in a family environment, (without cages or kennels), we take it out for a walk 4 times a day, watch T.V. With us, if you need special attention, we are trained to take care of you with a lot of love. We are Silvia and Mario, we are in the town of Torrox, we have a house near the Plaza de la Constitución, please contact us
by WhatsApp, 0034 666 – 782 766. Thank you!

Intimate Concert: Are you looking for something different, refined?
Fed up with the usual music? The usual chaos and noise, with no respect for anyone?
Would you like to be the protagonist and organizer of a unique event? Would you like to listen to the music in a very intense, different way? To share an unforgettable moment with your friends and relatives? Host a concert in your home!
Have you ever heard of the sparkling Rent Party that musicians organized in the 30s / 40s (and still today) in New York in their apartments to raise money to pay the rent? They were really exciting! The great Fats Waller illustrates it very well in one of his clips, search YouTube for “This Joint is Jumping”.
Whether it’s apartment, house, garden, basement … Dana & Gianni will take you on an exciting journey around the world with the most beautiful songs from their international and original repertoire in four languages.
Contact us: dana10marzo@gmail.com Together we’ll organize something exceptional! Dare to dream! See video at: https://youtube.com/shorts/w2VDzuae8EQ

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-3 folding plastic sunbeds with adjustable headrests (need a good clean not broken) Price 25€ for the 3
-Solid double bed base 150 x 190cms 25€
-Single wrought iron headboard to fit 90cms mattress. Price 15€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Hanging shelf. Height : 100 cm / width 60 cm / depth 30 cm
Never used. Price 20€. To be picked up / Torrox Campo area
Contact Anne/ Torrox : 685247505

For Sale: Ikea Elvarli wardrobe storage system
Wardrobe combination in white and pine. Comprises of 3 draws and shelves including rails plus extra shelf.
Overall floor to ceiling height can be adjusted between 220-350cm.
Overall width of the 3 drawer set up (minus the extra shelf) is 2750mm
Drawer dimensions are 2x 810 x 510 x 255mm & 1x 405 x 510 x 255mm.
The set up can be viewed as is or dismantled for collection/delivery in the Canillas de Albaida area.
Cost @€700 when recently purchased so a bargain at €300 ovno
https://www.ikea.com/es/es/p/elvarli-combinacion-armario-blanco-s39157387/
Contact Paul in Canillas de Albaida on +44 7818268159 (WhatsApp) or Email: pkdotm75@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Nearly new tie back blue curtains, 130x170cm aprox, 10 euro
-2 sets of white net curtains, 180x150cm aprox & 230×180 cm aprox
10 euro
-TV table excellent condition, 15 euro
Jane/Canillas de Albaida 637716703
janebs@hotmail.co.uk

For Sale: Quality folding steps made in USA by Petloader to help your dog get up into the car. Strong, carpeted (non-slip) steps suitable for large dogs, with carrying handle when folded. 90€.
Email campodog09 at hotmail dot com
Diane, Caleta

For Sale, 3 items:
-Ladies (€60) set of golf clubs with all accessories.
-Gents (€75) set of golf clubs with all accessories.
-Single Ikea lounge chair in excellent condition for €40. Collection only
Martin in Nerja 00447742835308 or hutch4@btinternet.com

Recommendations & Requests

Málaga Airport: Hello readers, Would anyone arriving in Malaga on
Thursday 10 Feb about 1600 like to have a lift to the Nerja area?
Please send me an email to arrange. Tony / Nerja
Email: sjc2714 at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia sum 68 deaths, the highest of the sixth wave: {Translation} 08/02/2022, 13:36
-On Tuesday 8 February, Andalusia recorded a total of 2,457 Covid-19 positives in 24 hours, 1,937 fewer than the previous day, while 68 deaths were reported, the highest figure of the sixth wave. This figure is the highest since 3 March 2021, when 69 deaths were recorded.
-According to data consulted by Europa Press from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA) on the daily progress of the disease, the 14-day incidence stands at 662.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which falls 61.1 points compared to this Monday.
-The 2,457 infections on Tuesday follow 4,394 on Monday (48 hours), 4,818 on Saturday, 5,136 on Friday, 5,472 on Thursday, 5,831 on Wednesday and 4,477 on Tuesday.
-By provinces, Almeria is the one with the most infections with 480, followed by Cordoba with 407, Malaga with 367, Jaen with 238, Seville with 323, Cadiz with 221, Granada with 213 and Huelva with 208.
-Of the 68 deaths, 12 have been recorded in Jaen, eleven in Granada, eleven in Malaga, ten in Almeria, ten in Seville, five in Cadiz, five in Cordoba and four in Huelva. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1027657/andalucia-suma-68-muertes-la-mayor-cifra-de-la-sexta-ola/

Covid Malaga- Worst figures of the sixth wave with 11 deaths in Malaga: {Translation} 08 Febrero, 2022 – 13:58h
-Tuesday saw the worst death toll in the province in the entire sixth wave with 11 deaths caused by Covid. This brings to 2,212 the total number of deaths that have occurred since counting began in March 2020. This indicates that we nearing the end of the domino effect caused by each wave, due to the fact that the most seriously ill worsen as the weeks go by.
-Another of the symptoms that could indicate that Malaga is in the last pieces of the domino effect is, although it may seem contradictory, that the number of occupied beds in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) is maintained, even more so when there are no direct admissions. On Tuesday the Consejería de Salud y Familias reported 39 occupied beds in these units, exactly the same number as on Monday.
-The hospital pressure caused by Covid, meanwhile, continues in the province, with 331 people currently admitted, two more than on Monday, despite the fact that 32 new hospital admissions have been reported.
-The number of infections has also fallen this day, with 367 new official positives detected by PDIA (PCR and antigen test), a figure not seen since early December. Meanwhile, the number of recovered cases continues to increase and now stands at 207,227, after adding 915 on Tuesday.
-The cumulative incidence of cases of coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days continues its decline in all health districts of the province of Malaga. Axarquia is the only one above 1,000, specifically 1,221.6. This decrease is, therefore, generalised in Malaga, whose rate is below the Andalusian average, at 662.80 on Tuesday. The province currently has an accumulated incidence in two weeks of 555.6 (598.4 on Monday), while in the capital it is 575.5 (620.2 the previous day), according to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA).
-The Malaga health district with the lowest incidence continues to be the Costa del Sol, with 360.5 (398.4 on Monday). It is followed by Valle del Guadalhorce, with 446.5 (473.4 previously); La Vega, with 561.9 (627.2); Malaga, with 565.7 (609.9) and Serrania, with 651.3 (680.4 previously). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Covid-peor-dato-sexta-ola-fallecidos-Malaga_0_1654934775.html

MALAGA

New Netflix thriller ‘La chica de nieve’ starts shooting in Malaga: The six-episode series is based on the bestseller by Javier Castillo, who hails from the city, and it will be set entirely on the Costa del Sol. It began began shooting in Malaga on 7 February. Photo:ÑITO SALAS/SUR. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/netflixs-chica-nieve-20220208171208-nt.html

EUROPE

Novel Approach to Build Back Better- Belgian Socialists Would Ban Online Shopping, Wants ‘Real Shops’ Instead: Paul Magnette, who serves as the president of the Francophone Socialist Party in Belgium and is a former Minister-President of Belgian region Wallonia, has called for the central European state to be one of the first without e-commerce, saying that he wants a return to “real shops” instead.
-In an interview with Belgian publication Humo, Magnette denounced the alleged dangers of online shopfronts, putting particular emphasis on the health risks night work poses. “I don’t think e-commerce is progress, but social and ecological degradation. Why do we have to let workers work in those warehouses at night?” Magnette said during the interview with the Belgian news outlet.
“Order pickers and couriers are so rushed that they barely have time for a bathroom break. If we don’t act, they will be the long-term sick of tomorrow,” the politician continued. “Night work is terribly bad for your health. You should limit this to areas where it is strictly necessary, for example at the police and in hospitals.” “Let Belgium become a country without e-commerce, with real shops and vibrant cities,” Magnette told the tabloid. “Our clothing shops and bookstores are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with the Amazons and Zalandos,” he continued.
Full article: https://www.cybernistas.com/2022/02/08/novel-approach-to-build-back-better-belgian-socialists-would-ban-online-shopping-wants-real-shops-instead/

LOTTERY

Euromillions: The winning combination in the drawing of euromillions of Tuesday, February 8, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 06, 20, 34, 37 and 43 and the stars 07 & 10. The Million code has been the XMB78661. Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-results-of-the-draw-for-tuesday-february-8-2021/

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Tues., Feb 8th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

OTHER

The First Quadruple Asteroid- Astronomers Spot a Space Rock With 3 Moons: We already knew the asteroid 130 Elektra was special. Astronomers previously discovered it had two moons, making it a rare triple asteroid system. Now a third moon may have been found, making it even more uncommon — the first-known quadruple asteroid in the solar system.
Elektra was first discovered in 1873, orbiting in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Oblong-shaped and 160 miles across on its longest side, it is a relatively large asteroid and completes an orbit of the sun every five years.
In 2003, the first moon was discovered orbiting Elektra, and in 2014 a second. The discoveries were interesting, but not unusual — more than 150 asteroids are known to have one or two moons, in the same way planets can have moons that are gravitationally bound to them.
At a paltry one mile across, the moon would be slightly smaller than its siblings at 1.2 and 3.7 miles across. It swings around Elektra once every 16 hours at a distance of only 220 miles. Photo:NYTimes. Full article: https://dnyuz.com/2022/02/08/the-first-quadruple-asteroid-astronomers-spot-a-space-rock-with-3-moons/

Canada Protests Producing Results- Province Lifts All Covid Restrictions Amid Protests, Other Provinces to Follow: Canada’s Saskatchewan province announced Tuesday the lifting of all Covid restrictions including wearing of masks and proof of vaccination for indoor dining – as truckers continued occupying Ottawa with similar demands. “This policy has run its course,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference.
Alberta was expected to soon follow suit – despite some pushback from doctors and nurses, while Quebec announced it would move up the loosening of restrictions. Quebec Premier Francois Legault signaled on Tuesday the lifting of Covid measures in his jurisdiction by mid-March.
Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220208-canada-province-lifts-all-covid-restrictions-amid-protests

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
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Phone numbers for emergencies
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 2180 Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 2022

On February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 By Naythan

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Carnival 2022 Velez-Malaga: Friday 18 & Saturday 19 February.

Lee Townsend: Live Music Session, Friday 11 Feb 20.00 – 22.00.
Legends Bar, Torre del Mar
Calle Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez 9-G 29740 Torre del Mar
TexMex Food Plate for 2 to 4 persons €12.50 please preorder
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Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, as a lot: Large Pottery Kiln. Duncan Energy Saver model PRO, 90 litre, recently fitted with fully programmable 3 zone controller. 3 phase 240V 45A. Complete with many shelves, supports and stands for pieces being fired. Internal diameter 45cms. Internal height 68cms.
Included many pottery materials, clays (not shown) and scores of multi-coloured glazes. €1,250 the lot. Nick, La Herradura
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Pool Hoist, Oxford Dipper with Ranger Chair. A reliable second-hand Dipper in good working order. The Dipper is for use at swimming pools, therapy pools and quayside locations with a specification that is highly functional and easy to use. The market-leading Dipper is a proven, reliable and safe method of gaining access to the water and has a weight capacity of 140kg. Can be transported in 4 pieces and this one comes complete with stainless-steel floor plate. New price in the UK up to £9K, urgent second-hand sale price €900. Call Bill /Trapiche, on 633 146 152 or
email: billbroc@hotmail.com
Photo: https://www.assured-hs.co.uk/shop/patient-transfers/pool-hoists/oxford-dipper-with-ranger-commode-transporter/ (other photos can be provided)

For Sale, 3 items:
-Computer bag Hewlett Packard, 5 euro
-Decorative rug for hanging on the wall, 5 euro
-Top of Welsh dresser perfect for mounting on the wall. 44 x 36 cm approx. 10 euro
Jane/ Canillas / 637716703
janebs@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Baby booster seat. Does anyone in Digame land have a baby booster seat in good condition for sale? Thank you, Karen. Nerja
kyoung2016@icloud.com

Recommendations & Requests

Response to ‘Death Certificates’: I’m so sorry for your loss Carole.
My husband died two weeks ago and the funeral home (La Esperanza at Velez Malaga) had his death certificates – four Spanish and four international – ready for me to collect three days after the funeral.
Could you go to the register office yourself – with an interpreter if necessary – to find out why you have waited so long?
Getting the official wheels in motion after a death is hard enough without having such a long delay before you can even start.
Good luck. Brenda (Torrox Costa) WhatsApp 711003687
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia records 12 deaths, 4,394 infections and the rate drops to 723.9 points: {Translation} 07/02/2022 13:31
-On Monday 7 February, Andalusia recorded a total of 4,394 Covid-19 positives in 48 hours, 424 fewer than the previous day, while 12 deaths were reported, the lowest figure since 17 January (eleven).
-According to the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia the 14-day incidence stands at 723.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which falls 33.3 points compared to this Saturday.
-The 4,394 infections this Monday (48 hours) are reported after 4,818 on Saturday, 5,136 on Friday, 5,472 on Thursday, 5,831 on Wednesday, 4,477 on Tuesday and 5,637 last Monday (48 hours).
-By provinces, Malaga is the one with the most cases, with 765, followed by Seville with 719, Almeria with 638, Jaen with 572, Cordoba with 519, Cadiz with 492, Granada with 485 and Huelva with 204.
-With regard to the 12 deaths, six have been recorded in Cordoba, three in Jaen and another three in Malaga.
-Andalusia has this Monday 144 less patients hospitalised by coronavirus in 48 hours to a total of 1,753, a fall that also continues in the case of admissions to Intensive Care Units (ICU), although here the decrease has been of only one person to 213. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1027370/andalucia-contabiliza-12-muertos-4394-contagios-y-la-tasa-baja-hasta-los-7239-puntos/

SPAIN

Masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors from Thursday: Ministry of Health and autonomous communities, except for the Basque Country which abstained, have decided to end the mandatory use of masks outdoors from Thursday 10 February.
For public events, the safety distance will be five metres. The measures will be approved tomorrow and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Wednesday coming into force on Thursday. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/masks-will-longer-20220207122226-nt.html

Nurses in Spain protest against the ‘collapse’ and ‘total abandonment’ of the Spanish health system: SATSE, the union that represents nursing professionals throughout Spain, has announced that protests will be staged in health centres across the country, starting this Thursday, February 10.
In a statement, the union said this action will initiate “months of struggle and vindication by nurses, male nurses, and physiotherapists, to end the abandonment and collapse of our health system”, a situation which they attribute to public administrations.
“The lack of interest from politicians and public administrations is causing health centres to suffer total abandonment, with a shortage of human resources never seen before, which is generating excessive waiting lists and a lack of quality in patient care”, stated Maria Jose Garcia, the spokesperson for SATSE.
These protests will take place in each of the autonomous communities, and will increase in intensity, with the “objective that the public administrations and political parties react, once and for all, and allocate the necessary resources and means to what really matters to citizens, such as their health and general well-being”, assured the union.
Full article, English, a translated summary of the Spanish original: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/07/nursing-professionals-in-spain-to-stage-protests-against-the-collapse-of-the-system/
Spanish original article: https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/20220207/ueteflz6lbag5l3oldyti3qpru.html

Spain Extends Travel Restrictions, Requires Booster Jabs for Those Vaccinated Before May 2021:
-The Spanish Ministry of Health has extended travel restrictions on travellers from the other European Union and Schengen Area countries for another week, until February 13, due to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 infection in the bloc.
-Updating the list of European risk areas, the Ministry has explained that the list will remain unchanged for another week. Part of it are the following EU/Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.
-It also points out that since February 1, travellers who haven’t received a COVID-19 booster dose must pay attention to the validity of their vaccinated certificates. Those who have been vaccinated before mid-May 2021 must take their booster shots and renew their vaccination certificates in order to be eligible to travel to Spain restriction-free. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-extends-travel-restrictions-requires-booster-jabs-for-those-vaccinated-before-may-2021/

Rx Recall- Health removes several lots of ‘Diosmine’ and ‘Flebikern’: {Translation, summary} 07/02/2022 18:37
The Ministry of Health has removed several batches of the drugs ‘Diosmine’ and ‘Flebikern’, both Kern Pharma products, due to the “detection of an impurity above the set limit”.
Both drugs are “venotónicos”, that is to say, to treat the health of the veins and capillaries. In adults, these are indicated for the relief of symptoms related to venous insufficiency mild of the lower limbs, such as pain, feeling of heaviness, tightness, tingling, and itching of legs with varicose veins or swollen legs. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/farmacia/noticia-sanidad-retira-varios-lotes-diosmina-flebikern-deteccion-impureza-20220207183712.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia leads the national rise in unemployment with 805,565 unemployed people: {Translation, 1st two paragraphs}
-The number of unemployed registered in the offices of the public employment services (formerly INEM) in Andalusia has increased by 19,924 people during January, which implies an increase of 2.54%, bringing to 805,565 the number of those registered in the public employment services – thus returning to surpass the 800,000 mark – according to data provided on Wednesday by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy.
-Andalusia (19,924) is the Spanish region with the greatest increase in unemployment in absolute terms in January, followed by the Canary Islands (4,337) and Extremadura (3,063). Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-lidera-subida-paro-nivel-nacional-situa-desempleados/

MALAGA

Nerja- Temporary interruption of the water supply today, Tuesday, Feb 8th, at various points: {Translation} The water cut will be between 8:00 and 14:00 hours at la Barriada de las Protegidas, c/ Almuñécar, c/ Andalucía, c/ Bajamar, c/ Filipinas, Playa de Burriana, c/ María de Waard, c/ Ruperto Andúez, c/ Rodriguez Acosta, c/ Ramón y Cajal, c/ Torrox & c/ Tejares.
It is recommended that, once the supply is restored, the water from the taps be allowed to run for at least 5 minutes, to clean the interior installations. In the case of a cistern or household tank, prevent the entry of water until it is normally restored.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/interrupcion-temporal-del-suministro-de-agua-este-martes-en-diversos-puntos-de-nerja/

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Monday Feb 7th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

Athletes complain of hellish conditions in Chinese isolation hotels after dozens were confined with Covid: Dozens of athletes thrown into virus isolation at China’s zero-Covid Winter Olympics have laid bare their misery – describing ‘crying like crazy’ after being hauled out of bed at 3am before being fed miserable food in rooms too small for exercise.
Beijing is attempting to hold a virus-free event in the midst of a pandemic, isolating competitors and their teams in a bubble where tests must be taken every day, with anyone who tests positive dragged off to isolation.
Valeria Vasnetsova, a Russian biathlete, took to Instagram to post an image of food she says was served to her three times a day for five days. The image shows a portion of plain pasta, some kind of grilled meat on the bone, an unidentifiable orange sauce, some potatoes, and what appears to be plain chicken. Other than the potatoes, which appear to have been fried, no vegetables are included on the plate.
Vasnetsova went on to claim that non-athletes on her team being held in the same hotel appear to have been getting better food, saying her team doctor was served fresh fruit, a salad and prawns with broccoli.
‘I honestly don’t understand, why is there this attitude to us, the athletes,’ she wrote. Full article:

Tennis News- Peng Shuai emerges at Olympics, gives controlled interview: The interview with French sports newspaper L’Equipe and an announcement that International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach met Peng for dinner this weekend seemed aimed at allaying sustained international concerns about the three-time Olympian and former No. 1-ranked tennis doubles player. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/peng-shuai-controlled-interview-olympics-36722c749b176f228a1db8f39678cc2f

OTHER

Chimps Seen Performing First Aid on Themselves and Each Other:
Between November 2019 and February 2021, the study authors noted 76 cases of male and female Loango chimps treating an open wound with an insect. Injuries tend to occur when chimps fight among each other or attack other groups.
In three of those cases, the chimps applied insect poultices not to their own injuries, but to other group members’ wounds—a clear sign of prosocial behavior among these great apes, said Simone Pika, a cognitive biologist from Osnabrück University in Germany and co-author of the new study. Two of those three instances involved unrelated apes.
Photo:Tobias Deschner. Full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chimps-seen-performing-first-aid-on-themselves-and-each-other-11644253224

New giant titanosaurian dinosaur discovered in the Pyrenees: Researchers have described the new species of titanosaur dinosaur Abditosaurus kuehnei from the remains excavated at the Orcau-1 site, in the southern Pyrenees (Catalonia, Spain). The semiarticulated 70.5-million-year-old skeleton is the most complete specimen of this herbivorous group of dinosaurs discovered so far in Europe. Moreover, Abditosaurus is the largest titanosaur species found in the Ibero-Armorican island – an ancient region nowadays comprising Iberia and the south of France – representing a senescent individual estimated to be 17,5 meters in length with body mass of 14,000 kg.
Photo Info: Reconstruction of the appearance of the ‘Abditosaurus kuehnei’ in life. (Oscar Sanisidro / Museu de la Conca Dellà)
Full article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220207124822.htm

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 2179 Monday, Feb.7th, 2022

On February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices, including boxed sets.
***Trips***
February
-25th–Trip to Benalmadena Market and Marina €15pp
March
-4th-Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-18th-Trip to Ronda by train, w/ English speaking guide in Ronda €40 TBC
April
-14th–7 night cruise with MSC Cruise. Prices from €870 pp based on 2 sharing a cabin. €150 deposit pp required. Itinerary includes: depart Valencia and calling at Genoa, Civitaveccia, Palermo, Ibiza with 2 days at sea.
-27th– (Wednesday) Trip to Bolonia and Tarifa – includes entry to the Claudia Baelo Roman site with guide €23,50
The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Presentation at the Bio Beach Restaurant: Wed. Feb.9 at 11am: Speakers: Jose Manuel & Norma – Power Point Presentation at the Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche –Topic: La Desbandada and the sinking of the Delphin off Calaceite coast, Torrox, in Jan. 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. This presentation will mark its 85th anniversary. The Desbandada highlights the massacre on the A-340 on Feb. 8th, 1937 where innocent civilians fell victims to Franco’s allies. La Desbandada consititutes the most desastrous and poignant episode of the Spanish Civil War in Malaga and one of the worst of the entire conflict. At the Torre del Mar Bus Station, an outside museum features the signatures of the victims of that grim date. The Bio Beach presentation is free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these programs are presented in an effort to attract more members (12€ annually). Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. Masks required. For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa:
Re-Opening Monday Feb 7th.
Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map
Open Mon – Sat, 14:00 – 20:00. Warm greetings and see you soon. Closed Sundays. Tel +34 711 03 20 17

DJ Steve Altman: Valentines Boogie Party at Restaurante Taurus Bar (formally known as El Pino) – Torrox Park. Friday 11/2/22 8pm-midnight
€5 entry, includes a free shot. Tickets available from the bar. FB link

Last Man Standing: Live at Bar Flores, Saturday 19th Feb, from 8.30 Tickets 3€ phone 711003834 to book
Basket meals available. Location:15 Calle la Union, 29532 Mollina ES FB link

Flamenco Show & Dinner: Restaurante Tipi Tapa
Thursday 10/2/2022 great show unique in the costa del sol, flamenco Capela, 5 artists guitar sing dance. Book your dinner flamenco show starts 19.30. Entry 10€ per person, does not include dinner. COVID Security. Phone 951 311 630 / 627 635 890. Email: Info@restaurantetipitapa.com
Calle Malaga 4, 29640 Fuengirola FB link

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Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Real Estate:
We regularly hear people saying “The British are not buying at the moment”. The numbers of British people looking to buy has fallen since Brexit, but this has not affected our business because we have clients from Europe, Scandinavia and further afield. In 2021 we had buyers from Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Spain, UK and Switzerland, to name a few. So far this year we have sales agreed or completed with buyers from Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Latvia and the UK.
If you are thinking of selling, then do not worry, we have all corners of the globe covered. Contact us and find out how BluCee can help you.
We currently have many requests for country properties with a minimum of 2000m2 land and coastal properties from Nerja to Rincon de la Victoria.
Check out our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

For Sale, 2 items: Quad bikes.
-Jianshe Puma 250,no itv, 400euros ONO.
-Black 250, no visible brand, no papers was bought as a project for grandson. 50euros.
James / Gwyneth / Torrox Costa +447936542728
Email: gwynny1604@hotmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Woven leather shoulder bag. Very good condition. 20 euro.
-2x Table lamps. 8 euro each, or both for 15 euro.
-Beckon bread maker. Well used, but in good working order. Only 10 euro.
Can meet at Archez or Canillas de Albaida.
Contact Keith / Canillas, mobile 693 107 206 or
Email: keithrocksue AT gmail DOT com

For Sale, 3 items:
-4x very solid wooden doors (2 at 63.5cms x 44) and (2 at 73.5cms x 43.5). 20€ the lot
-Ikea Rattan Double Bed with mattress 168cmsW x 200cmsL. 70€
-Child’s Hobby Horse on solid base – (1m long 90cms high) doesn’t rock! 50€
Nick, La Herradura
Email: keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Tessara designer black sequin dress with bolero. Only worn once. Size 38/40, €30
-1 dress, black off the shoulder sequin dress. Only worn once. Size 38. €15
-Ufesa electric radiator, €15
Jane / Canillas de Albaida / 637716703
Email: janebs@hotmail.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Art Deco (1930s) 14 piece bone china tea set from the English ”Old Royal China’ factory consisting of 4 x cups, 4 x saucers, 4 x side plates, sugar bowl and sandwich plate. 25 euro.
-Vintage wood and brass coal skuttle with shovel dating to the 1930s/40s. Good condition apart from some marks inevitable with use and a water mark. 30cm tall x 32.5cm wide at the base x 44.5cm deep at the base. 25 euro.
-Pair of antique pots marking the coronation of King George Valley and Queen Mary in 1911. 20 euro.
Photos emailed on request.
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Death Certificates: My husband died in November and I am yet to receive the death certificate (there was no PM or anything.) The funeral director says this is down to the Courts and all they can do is to keep asking for them. It is now almost three months and I cannot even start the paperwork I need to do. Has anybody else been in this situation? I thought about contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau but would they be able to help? I understand you are allowed six months to deal with these things, is it six months to complete them or to start proceedings?
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COVID-19

Covid Saturday Report Malaga & Andalucia: {Translation} 5Feb22
*Malaga*
-The SAS reports that, in the last 24 hours, a total of 821 positives for coronavirus have been registered in Malaga, which brings the number of infections in this province to 241,389 since the start of the pandemic, reports Cadena Ser. This day 6 deaths from covid are recorded.
-The sixth wave continues to subside, the number of recovered rises to 1,613 and practically doubles the number of new registered cases.
– In the last 24 hours there have been 32 new hospital admissions and, however, the number of bedridden in Malaga hospitals due to covid amounts to 356 people this Saturday, 27 less than yesterday, of which 35 are in Intensive Care Units .
*Andalucia*
– In Andalucia, the downward trend of the sixth wave also continues in a day in which 4,818 positives for coronavirus and 49 deaths from the pandemic are registered.
-There are 162 new admissions for covid, although the healthcare pressure also drops in Andalusia with 1,897 bedridden, 88 less than yesterday, of which 214 are in ICUs.
-The number of recovered in the last 24 hours amounts to 8,555 people. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-presion-asistencial-a-la-baja-en-una-jornada-con-seis-fallecidos-y-821-contagiados-por-covid-en-la-provincia-de-malaga/

ALMERIA

Ikea’s coming: Almeria Urban Development councillor Ana Martinez Labella confirmed that Ikea has requested a building licence for the 27,000-square metre plot in the Rambla Belen shopping centre near the A7 motorway which it acquired in 2018. Processing the application for the licence is expected to take approximately three months. Source:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/06/news-in-brief-for-the-costa-de-almeria-area-6/

MALAGA

Arabic cuisine, a free course at the San Francisco Market in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation}
-Arabic cuisine is a festival of flavours, smells and colours. It takes the essence of various cultures and has several points in common with Mediterranean gastronomy but with Asian touches, as it uses spices such as curry, saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, mint and garlic. Vegetables and cereals take precedence over meat, and the sweets are well known, which delight more than one person.
-Now the Association of Muslim Women Hidaya, in collaboration with the area of Citizen Participation of the Town Hall of Vélez-Málaga, is going to organise a free Arabic cooking course to learn how to prepare couscous, a typical Arabic dish, and sweets.
-The courses will take place on the 18th, in the afternoon, and on the 25th of February, in the morning, at the Citizen’s Office, located in the San Francisco Market in Vélez-Málaga.
-For the first of the appointments, the registration period begins this Monday 7th and ends on the 11th of February. Those wishing to attend on the 25th, must register from 14 to 18 February. To do so, please send an email to participacionciudadana@velezmalaga.es with your name, surname and contact number. Places are limited. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/cocina-arabe-velez-malaga/

More Computer Tech Hubs Coming To Malaga- The Digital Agency and the Cybersecurity Center of Andalusia will be installed in the Palmeral de las Sorpresas: {Translation, summary} Feb 6, 2022 15:21
-To introduce these new facilities, Malaga will host the first Andalusian Cybersecurity Congress March 23 & 24.
-It is announced this Sunday in the city of Malaga that the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, located on Pier 2, will host the headquarters where the Agency Digital of Andalusia and the Cybersecurity Center .
-As detailed in a press release by the Board, the Minister of the Presidency has pointed out that the Digital Agency is a fundamental pillar for the community to become “the leading region in southern Europe in digital transformation”, as is the Center for Cybersecurity, which is also “essential to promote the business ecosystem in this sector”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2022/02/06/agencia-digital-centro-ciberseguridad-andalucia-62374569.html

UK

Charles praises Elizabeth’s blessing for ‘Queen Camilla’ in jubilee tribute: Prince Charles on Sunday thanked his mother Queen Elizabeth for publicly stating her desire that his wife Camilla becomes Queen Consort when he becomes king, acknowledging the honour on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British throne.
The request – a blessing that will likely remove the need for any discussion about future titles – follows an earlier era when Camilla was vilified by the tabloid press for the breakdown of Charles’ marriage to his first wife, the late Princess Diana. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-charles-leads-tribute-queen-after-70-years-throne-2022-02-06/

Landlord forced to close ‘Britain’s oldest pub’ which first opened in 8th century: The historic Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub in St Albans, which first opened in 793, has closed after the company which runs it went into administration. The pub’s owner Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) are now talking to the administrators of his company and will soon decide whether the venue will reopen.
The popular pub dates back to 793 and was renamed after it hosted cock fighting in the main bar in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Yes, I know there are other pubs that also claim to be the oldest. -Ed.)
Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/landlord-forced-close-britains-oldest-26151117
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EUROPE

Sweden, Denmark & Norway ENDING Covid restrictions following England’s Move to Plan A with most restrictions removed on Jan 27th:
-Sweden- Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced Thursday that all of the country’s restrictions would end on Feb. 9, allowing people to return to restaurants without capacity or operating hours limitations, AP reports. This also includes the end of its vaccine and face mask mandate on public transportation, as well as its recommendation to limit social contact.
-Denmark- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced Tuesday that the country no longer considers COVID-19 to be a “socially critical disease” and would lift its restrictions. “The pandemic is still here but with what we know, we now dare to believe that we are through the critical phase,” Frederiksen added.
-Norway- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced Tuesday that Norway’s restrictions would end. “Even if many more people are becoming infected, there are fewer who are hospitalised. We’re well protected by vaccines. This means that we can relax many measures even as infections are rising rapidly,” Støre said. Full article: https://news.yahoo.com/3-european-countries-ending-covid-173638041.html
More details at: https://news.sky.com/story/scandinavia-to-become-almost-entirely-free-of-covid-restrictions-with-sweden-to-join-denmark-and-norway-in-scrapping-rules-12531449
England “Plan A” Official Info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/england-returns-to-plan-a-as-regulations-on-face-coverings-and-covid-passes-change-today

Austria on Friday is first country in EU to legally mandate all adults get vaccinated against COVID-19: Those without vaccine proof or an exemption face an initial fine of up to up to 600 euros. Authorities are expected to begin checking people’s vaccine status March 15. Individuals could be fined up to four times a year. The law will last until Jan. 31, 2024. Full article: https://www.axios.com/austria-covid-vaccine-mandate-law-8f34f54f-41dd-4434-84a5-63ebef6a9e3e.html

LOTTERY

El Gordo de la Primitiva: The result of the Gordo de la Primitiva today, Sunday, February 6, 2022 is: 13, 18, 47, 50 and 51the key number being 8. Source: https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-for-sunday-february-6-2022/

SPORTS

Olympic Medal Table, Sunday Feb 6th 2022: Click/tap the pic to enlarge. See Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 info site, has full schedules & scores: https://olympics.com/en/

TECH

Mark Zuckerberg and team consider shutting down Facebook and Instagram in Europe if Meta can not process Europeans’ data on US servers:
-If Meta is not given the option to transfer, store and process data from its European users on US-based servers, Facebook and Instagram may be shut down across Europe, the social media giants’ owner reportedly warned in its annual report.
-The key issue for Meta is transatlantic data transfers, regulated via the so-called Privacy Shield and other model agreements that Meta uses or used to store data from European users on American servers. The current agreements to enable data transfers are currently under heavy scrutiny in the EU.
-In its annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Meta warns that if a new framework is not adopted and the company is no longer allowed to use the current model agreements “or alternatives,” the company will “probably” no longer be able to offer many of its “most significant products and services,” including Facebook and Instagram, in the EU, according to various media reports, including in iTWire, The Guardian newspaper and Side Line Magazine. Full article: https://www.cityam.com/mark-zuckerberg-and-team-consider-shutting-down-facebook-and-instagram-in-europe-if-meta-can-not-process-europeans-data-on-us-servers/

Another Major Pirate IPTV Seller in EU Shut Down: This time it is pirate IPTV seller “Go Fast IPTV”, a platform that offered movies, TV shows and live streams of pay TV channels, plus more than 85,000 on-demand titles. This platform had clients worldwide, and was the largest seller of IPTV subscriptions in the Netherlands. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/brein-chases-largest-dutch-pirate-iptv-supplier-around-the-world-220205/

Torrent Downloading Fans Lose Major Source As ETTV Shuts Down:
ETTV has shut down and will not be coming back. The operator of the site informs TorrentFreak that he doesn’t have the funds to keep the site and upload bots going. The domain names are still registered for now but these won’t be renewed either. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-icon-ettv-officially-shuts-down-due-to-a-lack-of-funds-220206/

OTHER

Protests against vaccine mandates are paralyzing Canada’s capital, Ottawa’s mayor says: Protesters camped out in the Canadian capital outnumber the police and control the situation, the city’s mayor said on Sunday, as a demonstration against vaccine mandates entered a 10th day and the government said it would not back down on the issue.
The “Freedom Convoy” began as a movement against a Canadian vaccine requirement for cross-border truckers but has turned into a rallying point against public health measures and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. Amid incessant horn blaring (horns are silenced Sundays) and occasional fireworks, a polished supply chain – including portable saunas, a community kitchen and bouncy castles for children – has sustained the protesters. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/protest-against-vaccine-mandates-paralyzing-canada-capital-mayor-says-2022-02-06/

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

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Torre del Mar opens the provincial petanque season with the II Club Cup 2022: {Translation} This is scheduled to be held this Sunday, February 6. The test is organized by the ‘El Cenachero’ Petanque Club and will include the participation of 16 teams, which from 9:30 in the morning will compete for different prizes. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/deportes/torre-mar-abre-temporada-petanca-provincial-ii-copa-clubes-2022/20220204134031046340.html & VIDEOLINK

Concerts in the Caves- The “Festival de Música de la Cueva del Tesoro” in Rincón de la Victoria: {Translation} Gospel, lyric, Sephardic music and copla will be the themes from the 12th to the 27th of February. This unmissable date with culture and music in an incomparable setting resumes in February with four exclusive concerts where there will only be room for 80 spectators. With the Gospel Choir “Verso Libre” (Saturday 12th), Marina Rojas (Saturday 19th February), Daniel Martínez (Saturday 26th February) and Tamara Jerez (Sunday 27th February), tickets priced at 5 euros. Tickets can be purchased from today 5Feb at the Cueva del Tesoro box office during opening hours.
For more information, telephone 95 240 61 62. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-festival-de-musica-de-la-cueva-del-tesoro-regresa-con-un-cartel-de-lujo-para-este-mes-de-febrero/

Free Concert: Jazz singer and drummer Ana Cisneros visits Fuengirola for free concert at the Casa Cultura on Friday February 18 from 8pm.
At her Fuengirola show, the quartet will perform a carefully chosen repertoire of standards with original arrangements by different composers and interpreters of both jazz and Brazilian music.
Entry to the concert is free until all available space is occupied, and by then, masks may no longer be mandatory although the final decision will rest with the Council and the venue. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/04/jazz-singer-and-drummer-ana-cisneros-visits-fuengirola-for-free-concert/

Torrox is preparing to celebrate its Carnivals: {Translation}
The municipality of Torrox will have several dates with its carnivals. On 28 February, the inaugauration act will take place. In March, the parades will take place, on the 12th in the historic centre of Torrox and on the 19th on the promenade of El Morche. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-municipio-de-torrox-se-prepara-para-celebrar-sus-carnavales/ & VIDEOLINK

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucía- All Indicators Trending Lower:
{Translation} 04/02/2022 16:25
-This Friday the community recorded 5,136 positive results for Covid-19. This is some 300 fewer than yesterday and, furthermore, 3,000 fewer than on the same day last week.
-This sustained drop in the number of cases of coronavirus has meant that the incidence has also fallen sharply. Thus, this Friday it stands at 807 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants at two weeks, almost 50 points less in one day. There is also a drop in this value at one week, which suggests that the curve will continue to decline in the coming days.
-In hospitalised patients, there has been a drop and, in addition, Andalusia has broken through the threshold of 2,000 admitted by Covid. The community has this Friday 1,985 patients by coronavirus, 107 less than yesterday and 345 less than at the peak of this wave, which occurred on 25 January, with 2,330 hospitalised.
-The number of ICU patients has also fallen again, which confirms that the wave is slowing down. This Friday there are 229, seven less than yesterday. In addition, the community has now had three consecutive days with decreases in this area.
-And there has also been a drop in the number of reported deaths this Friday. There are 20, less than half of those reported on Thursday (52) and less than on the same day last week (28). However, it is still too early to confirm that this variable is also in decline and we will have to wait for the next few days to see how it evolves. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-baja-todos-perimetros-covid-dias-quitar-mascarilla-exteriores-202202041300_noticia.html

Covid Malaga- Drop in healthcare pressure with 40 fewer hospitalized with Covid in Malaga: {Translation} 4Feb22 14:02
-The pandemic seems to be taking a break. This Friday there is a sharp drop in the pressure on hospitals, more people are being cured than newly infected and the rate of infection has been falling for the past two weeks. However, five more deaths have been reported with the virus.
-The most significant figure in the report provided by the Consejería de Salud y Familias is the number of hospitalised patients. This Friday there are 383. 40 less than the previous day, when there were 423. Of those who are hospitalised, 39 remain in Intensive Care due to their seriousness.
-The downside of the report is that there are five more deaths of people infected with the virus. But that means that of the 40 who are no longer in hospital, the vast majority are because they have been discharged. Since March 2020, 12,556 Covid-infected patients have required hospitalisation, including 1,107 in an ICU. With regard to deaths, after the latest notifications, the total since the start of the pandemic in the province of Malaga is 2,192.
-Another number to be optimistic about is the number of people cured of the disease, which is once again higher than the number infected. There are 1,492 compared to 920 new positives. This is a good ratio because it means that more people have overcome the disease than have contracted it. The cumulative number of discharges in these almost two years of epidemiological crisis is 202,050 at the provincial level.
-And another encouraging fact: the rate continues to fall. It has been falling for two weeks. On Thursday it was 701.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and now stands at 668.2 at provincial level. The same trend is registered in Andalusia – from 850.4 to 807.3 – and in the city of Malaga – where it has fallen from 742.5 to 710.1. Source, Spanish:
https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/presion-asistencial-hospitalizados-Covid-Malaga_0_1653734909.html

SPAIN

Spain set to lift the mandatory use of masks outdoors order next week:
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has confirmed government ministers will meet on Tuesday to approve the Royal Decree that will eliminate the coronavirus control measure on the streets, possibly as soon as Wednesday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spain-lift-mandatory-20220204094702-nt.html

OCU considers it unscientific to maintain the mandatory use of face masks outdoors: {Translation} 3Feb22 9am
-The Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) is calling on the Ministry of Health to end the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors except in those circumstances in which it is not possible to maintain a safe distance in interactions with other people, as has always been recommended by the WHO.
-For OCU, the measure approved in the Congress of Deputies is ineffective for the prevention of the coronavirus and causes enormous fatigue among citizens after two years of pandemic and 6 waves of contagions that have served to accumulate enough evidence about the effectiveness of the various protective measures that were lacking in March 2020. OCU recalls, in this regard, that the mandatory and continuous use of masks outdoors has never been part of the recommendations of the WHO or other agencies and scientific societies. OCU also recalls that it does not exist in other countries with contagion figures even higher than those currently recorded in Spain.
-OCU also considers it necessary to evaluate the cost-benefit of many of the restrictive measures that have been taken during the different waves of the virus. Citizens do not understand the continuity of many of them in view of the null effects in some cases or the unequal application of the same in different autonomous regions and countries.
-In addition to eliminating the compulsory use of masks outdoors, OCU asks the Ministry of Health to address a specific and precise timetable for the withdrawal of restrictive measures in schools, nursing homes and health centres so that the most vulnerable people (children, the elderly, the sick) can return to normality as soon as possible and not see their psychological development and mental health, which in many cases has been seriously affected by the pandemic and its effects, damaged in this way.
-Finally, OCU calls on the Ministry of Health and the Autonomous Communities to address the normalisation of the accompaniment of hospitalised people and those at the end of life, as well as mobility and visiting arrangements in homes for the elderly, which are still substantially restricted and which have serious effects on both patients and their families. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/salud/ocu-considera-poco-cientifico-mantener-uso-obligatorio-mascarilla-exteriores/20220203082049046293.html

ANDALUCIA

Countdown Begins! – The Board sets a date for “normality” after considering the peak of the sixth wave has been overcome: {Translation} 04/02/2022, 10:28
-The Regional Minister for Health and Families, Jesús Aguirre, stated this Friday “clearly and forcefully that there is a downward trend” in the sixth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, both in the accumulated incidence of cases per 100,000 inhabitants and in hospital pressure, where the number of hospital admissions has already fallen below 2,000. He is confident that once the “peak” of this wave has been passed, in “15 or 20 days” the pandemic situation can enter a phase of “normality”.
-Speaking to Canal Sur TV, reported by Europa Press, Aguirre stressed that today she can say “clearly and forcefully that there is a downward trend”, not only in the accumulated incidence, which has been on a downward trend for three and a half weeks and which this Friday stands at 807 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, but also in terms of hospital pressure, which is now below 2,000 hospitalised, standing at 1,985, of which 229 are in ICU, a figure which is also falling.
-“We hope that the drop in this sixth wave will be rapid, just as the rise was rapid, and that in a few days’ time we will have a certain degree of calm,” said the minister, who wanted to make it clear, in any case, that in no way “can we relax the measures” of security. “We are in a clear fall, we have overcome the peak of the wave, but the virus continues to live with us, there are still deaths, admissions and many contagions, so we must take every precaution,” Aguirre insisted.
-The minister added that the hope is to reach “the low level of accumulated incidence in 15 or 20 days and to enter a phase of normality that will last over time”.
-As for the presence of the stealth subgroup in this wave of the omicron variant, he pointed out that very few cases have been detected in Andalusia with “a certain ease”, with a “focus” in Granada, and noted that although it seems more contagious, it is less virulent, so its presence does not generate greater concern. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1026750/la-junta-pone-fecha-a-la-normalidad-tras-considerar-superado-el-pico-de-la-sexta-ola/

Sevilla Farmer Protest: {Translation} Half a thousand tractors and more than 4,000 farmers have participated in the massive tractor raid called by the agricultural organizations Asaja Sevilla, UPA, COAG, and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, which has cut off the AP-4 motorway, at the height of the Sevillian town of El Cuervo, to make visible once again his weariness and the authentic reality of the Andalusian countryside: “we can’t do it anymore”. “What else has to happen in Spain for the Government to realize that they have ruined us?”, the attendees lamented.
-Although there have been some moments of tension with the presence of the Civil Guard and some protesters who wanted to bypass the security cordon, finally the cut, which has lasted three hours, has been carried out as planned. “We have been stopped by the pandemic, but we need to make it visible, in unity of action as we have been doing for months, if they do not want to listen to us, we will continue, we need something to be done,” insisted Ricardo Serra, president of Asaja Sevilla. A “call for help”, as he has described it, to insist that “the field is fed up with political leaders telling lies and that, if something is not done, and Minister Planas does not attend to our claims, the entire sector will will go to waste.”
-In addition, it has detailed all of this occurs in a context in which the prices in origin “have fallen or are at a standstill”, and the production costs have gone up exponentially. Therefore, the farmers, locals are calling for action to bring its laws and the cost of labor to the reality of the field, an effective application of the law of the chain, and that upholds the dignity of agriculture.
-This is not the only mobilization of the field that has been held in recent weeks in Andalusia. A few days ago, there was an agrarian strike in Jaén in which practically the vast majority of cooperatives and companies in the province participated. Photo: Asaja Seville. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/agronoma/noticias/agricultura/campo-sevillano-llamada-auxilio/

MALAGA

Mystery of why this cruise ship has been anchored off the Costa del Sol for more than a month is solved: The Seabourn Encore cruise ship, which has been anchored in Malaga bay since 27 December, is waiting to start its season and will set sail for Lisbon on 19 February. It has been a source of interest from sunbathers and people strolling on the coast’s beaches for several weeks as it has not budged from it’s position. But SUR can reveal that the cruise ship, owned by the Carnival group, will sail to Lisbon first before embarking on a 10-day cruise of the Canary Islands. https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/seabourn-encore-sail-20220204112331-nt.html

City council bans overnight parking next to the Martín Carpena sports arena in Malaga after complaints: A councillor said the area was overrun with motorhomes and the situation was “unsustainable” because the space was designed for barely 100 and there are already more than 300, in addition to tents and other vehicles.
-From next week it will be illegal to park any type of vehicle next to the Martín Carpena sports arena in Malaga between midnight and 9am each day of the week. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/malaga-city-council-20220204154008-nt.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
https://www.spth.gob.es/

Churches & Worship

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

The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar:
The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar holds a midday (12 noon) Eucharist service at San Miguel church in Nerja every Sunday. San Miguel is to be found in Plaza Andalucia. https://goo.gl/maps/nCMt8XqAQvuyZiaE8
Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael’s Church) is within easy walking distance of Nerja Bus Station. Free parking on the streets is available close to Plaza Andalucia or off street in the Dustbowl car park.
A midweek Eucharist service is held by Zoom each Wednesday at 9.30 am and a simple service of Compline also takes place by Zoom on Thursdays at 6pm.
Residents and visitors are welcome at our services.
For more information and to register for the link to the Zoom services please refer to our website. https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/ & FB link

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

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Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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

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DigameXtra No. 2177 Friday, Feb. 4th, 2022

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