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Feast of the Candelaria- Torrox: Wednesday Sept 7th. Free.
– In the Centro de Interpretación El Faro (lighthouse) from the 20:30 hours with the typical gastronomy and singing party.
– As stated by the Councillor for Culture, María de los Ángeles Ruiz, “in Torrox, it is still customary to gather in the cortijos around the 7th of September, but more and more people are stopping doing the things that were typical”.
– Food has always played an important role in this fiesta. “People used to exchange chickpeas and hazelnuts for sultanas”, explained Ruiz. On this occasion, it will be possible to taste ajoblanco, porridge dishes, omelettes with sugar cane honey, brandy and roasted barley.
– In addition, the local lyrics that were sung on the front doors of the farmhouses will be taught along with the playing of the zambombas.

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Frigiliana Art Route:
6th Frigiliana Art Route. From October 7th to 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy the Frigiliana art route 2022! Once again we combine art with the beauty of our village in a tour that will feature 23 locations and 48 artists with different styles and techniques. You will be able to know their works and chat directly with them. You can also participate in different workshops.
Info at: rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com ; tlf: 645818089
@rutadelartefrigiliana
AmArte Studio Gallery
C/Hernando el Darra 6, Frigiliana
Organized by Maribel Martín and Brendon Taylor in collaboration with the Frigiliana Town Hall.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Set of mens Ping Zing golf clubs 3-9 plus Pw and Sw.With Nike Sumo Square Driver,3&5 Woods and Sabre Tooth putter.All with bag,pull trolley,balls and tees. Suit beginner or visitor spare set. €75
– Set of ladies Spalding Magna golf clubs 3-9 plus Pw &Sw wit Big Bertha 460 Driver,Big Bertha Titanium 7wood and Ping G2i Craze putter. All with bag, Hill Billy motorised trolley (no battery), balls and tees. Suit beginner or spare visitor set. €85
Please contact Brian, Nerja on 654578370 or
email brianpage60 @ hotmail . com (no spaces).
Can be seen at Urbanisation Algarobo Nerja.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– English Oakland wardrobes. One triple and one double, excellent condition. One double €280, one treble €360 (both reduced)
tel Kath 646027621 torrox

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For Sale: Andrew James Electric Meat Grinder. Powerful 1600W and comes with choice of fine, medium or coarse interchangeable cutting blades & sausage maker accessory. Only used once, still boxed and in perfect condition, €25. Contact Sam / Vinuela. email: sam.seabrook70@gmail.com ; Photo: andrewjamesuk.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Grey glass and black metal coffee table (100 x 60 x 43) suitable for indoor or outdoor use, 20€.
– Wooden TV bench/media unit (135 x 50 x 45), 15€.
Buyer collects. Bryan, Canillas de Albaida, sunnynerja@gmail.com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Weather proof Exterior Storage Chest. Strong, Resin construction.
61x153x53 cm y capacity de 500L As new. 40€
– Lampshade. New. Never unwrapped.45cm Dia x 30. 10€
Ken, Nerja. Phone or Whatsapp 654728380
Email: kenseal at gmail dot com
Pickup in Nerja, Carrefour (old Bridge) or Torrox Campo

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Baby Bouncer Chair €30
– Child´s Car Seat for groups 1,2 and 3 (9 to 38 kg) €60
– White wooden adjustable high chair €40
All items have been used only once on a holiday prior to Covid and not since so are in excellent condition. Can be seen in Torrox Costa
Angela, Torrox Costa. Email: angiejrogersATgmailDOTcom

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Odd Job needed for a couple of small jobs: I am looking for someone who can do a couple of small electrical type jobs for me. Is there anyone knowledgeable who would be able to help fairly quickly please? Susana, in El Morche, which is where the job is too.
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Travel in France: Any recommendations for dog friendly 1 night stay in b&b or hotel in the Nantes, France, area. Wes, Torrox. Thanks.
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News & Articles

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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

SPAIN

Why mortgage payments in Spain could increase by up to €120 a month yet property purchases continue to rise:
– The Euribor rate at the end of August was 1.25 percent – its highest value in a decade and a rate not seen since 2012 after long periods of negative values – which could in turn increase monthly mortgage payments by thousands of Euros depending on your rate, length, and type of mortgage.
– Yet, despite the interest rates pushing up the Euribor and by extension mortgage repayments, and the inflation-triggered economic malaise affecting most of Europe, property purchases in Spain continue to rise. The mortgage industry had its best June performance in 12 years, giving out 42,767 loans – 12 percent more than June of 2021, according to the figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220905/why-mortgage-payments-in-spain-could-increase-by-up-to-e120-a-month/

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TORROX

The farmers of Torrox begin to irrigate with reclaimed water from two treatment plants, La Viñuela reservoir expected to totally run out of water for irrigation next month: {Translation}
– The persistent drought that is plaguing the Axarquia region is worsening as September progresses with no prospect of the longed-for rains. Faced with this panorama, the Junta de Andalucía has just a few weeks to communicate the news that nobody wants to read or hear, but which the eastern region is awaiting with resignation. From next October, barring a miracle, there will be no water from the La Viñuela reservoir for irrigation. The little that remains in the reservoir will be reserved for supplying the approximately 180,000 inhabitants of 14 of the 31 municipalities.
– Faced with this apocalyptic and desolate panorama, the irrigation communities are still trying to juggle to keep their farms going. Those who have reclaimed water at their disposal feel fortunate, as a few years ago there were more than a few farmers who were reluctant to use it. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/los-agricultores-de-torrox-empiezan-a-regar-con-agua-regenerada-de-las-dos-depuradoras/

NERJA

The ITV for mopeds returns to Nerja September 14: {Translation}
The mobile MOT unit for mopeds will return to Nerja next Wednesday 14th September, at the market square, at the end of Calle Cisne, from 7.30am to 11.30am. The Councillor for Safety and Transport, Francisco Arce, has informed that “all those interested in having their mopeds inspected should make an appointment, which can be requested via the website http://www.itvcita.com or by telephone on 959 999 999” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-itv-para-ciclomotores-vuelve-a-nerja-el-proximo-14-de-septiembre/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Tickets for the Rincón tourist train will have a 50% discount during the days of the Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano: {Translation}
– The price of the sightseeing tour from 6 to 11 September will cost 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for children (from 4 to 12 years old), departing from the City Hall, including the usual tour with audio guide in Spanish and English. Tickets can be purchased on the train itself or through the City Sightseeing website. Departures will be from the City Hall bus stop at the following times: 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45 and 15:45, 16:45, 17:45 and 18:45.
– The tour includes an audio guide in Spanish and English about the history and curiosities of Rincón de la Victoria. The “Iconic option”, which includes the possibility of hopping on and off at the stop of your choice throughout the day, will not be available.
– For more information , interested individuals can contact them via phone on 902 10 10 81 or www.turismoenrincon.es . At each stop you will be able to get all the information through a QR code .
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/los-tickets-del-tren-turistico-de-rincon-tendran-un-descuento-del-50-durante-los-dias-de-celebracion-de-la-fiesta-del-boqueron-victoriano/

GRANADA

Rio Durcal Water System- The ministry of Water adds 200km of channels, improved the 663 previous: {Translation, summary}
– The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development continues to make progress in the cleaning of riverbeds and ravines in order to prevent the consequences of the autumn and winter rains. During her visit to the actions being carried out in the province of Granada, specifically in the Dúrcal river, the Minister Carmen Crespo announced that “the Andalusian Government, as part of its water policy, is going to add 200 kilometres more channels in 2023 to the 663 kilometres already improved, which will take us to a total of 863 kilometres”. In that line of sustainability, the counselor has gone a step further and has pointed out that in the andalusian Government, “we know the restoration of the channels not only help to protect populations as in the case of roads and heavy rains, but that will turn the rivers into spaces of natural living that contribute to the rural world”. Photo Credit: flickr.com/photos/ari_diaz/28237272994/
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/consejeria-agua-suma-200-kilometros-cauces-mejorados-663-previos/

SEVILLE

Health detects mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in a locality in Seville: {Translation, summary} 05/09/2022 17:57
– Doñana Biological Station have informed the Town Council of La Puebla del Río (Seville) of the appearance of some mosquitoes positive for the Nile virus in its municipal district after a series of studies carried out in areas of the marshes.
– In this sense, the City Council stresses that it continues with its fumigation work and the shock plan applied “with the aim of preventing the expansion of populations of this type of mosquitoes in order to preserve the health of citizens”.
– However, at the same time, the Council recommends a series of preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites, such as using mosquito nets on windows and doors; trying not to stay outdoors between dusk and dawn; trying to leave the lights off, avoiding strong perfumes and wearing clothes that cover the skin as much as possible. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1072022/salud-detecta-mosquitos-positivos-en-virus-del-nilo-en-una-localidad-sevillana/

UK

Liz Truss to Become Next U.K. Prime Minister, Succeeding Boris Johnson: {Updated Sept. 5, 2022 10:47 am ET}
– U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss won the race to lead the ruling Conservative Party and become Britain’s next prime minister, taking the helm of a nation heading into an economic storm.
– Ms. Truss, 47, will formally replace Boris Johnson as prime minister on Tuesday. In the leadership race, she touted herself as a low-tax libertarian who will shrink the British state and revitalize a moribund economy, much like the U.K.’s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, did in the 1980. “I campaigned as a Conservative and I will govern as a Conservative,” she said after the victory.
– Ms. Truss defeated her rival, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, by 57% to 43%. Some 172,000 Conservative Party members were eligible to vote in the contest, which was triggered by Mr. Johnson’s resignation as party leader in July amid a revolt by cabinet members and top officials following a series of scandals. Photo: susannah ireland/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images. Full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-truss-uk-prime-minister-11662367474

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UK pubs face closure crisis unless price of pint soars to £20, CAMRA chief warns:
– The cost of a pint will need to increase to around ‘£15 to £20’ if pubs are to survive the cost of living crisis without help from the government. That’s according to Tom Stainer, the Chief Executive of real ale campaign group CAMRA, who told the Daily Star that pub landlords are facing a five to six-time increase in their running costs that threatens to put a huge number of venues out of business.
– Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Tom said the costs for pubs were skyrocketing: “We’re seeing pubs where their energy costs are going up by not just a little bit – we’re talking 500% to 600%.” “What you can say with surety is you can’t possibly pass on these energy increases and you can’t increase the pint by 500%,” he said. Full article: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/uk-pubs-face-closure-crisis-27876825

EUROPE

EU races to help industry as Russian gas halt rattles markets:
– Europe’s gas prices surged, its share prices slid and the euro sank to a 20-year low on Monday after Russia stopped pumping gas via a major supply route, sending another economic shock wave through the European Union as it struggles to recover from the pandemic.
– EU governments are pushing through packages worth billions of dollars to prevent utilities being crushed by a liquidity crunch and to protect households from soaring energy bills, after Russia’s state-controlled Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said it would stop pumping gas via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline due to a fault.
– A host of European power distributors have already collapsed and some major generators could be at risk, hit by caps that limit the prices rises they can pass to consumers or caught out by hedging bets, with gas prices now 400% more than a year ago. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eu-races-help-industry-russian-gas-halt-rattles-markets-2022-09-05/

ENERGY CRISIS

OPEC+ stresses the market with the announcement of a production cut of 100,000 barrels of oil per day in October:
– The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, which together form the group known as OPEC+, have decided that their joint production will be reduced by 100,000 barrels of oil per day during the month of October, as reported Monday to the conclusion of a multilateral summit between the members of the coalition.
– This decision means reversing the movement agreed in August, when the group decided to increase production by 100,000 barrels per day during September. The cartel has stressed that the increase agreed a month ago “was only aimed at the month of September.”
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/opec-stresses-the-market-with-the-announcement-of-a-production-cut-of-100000-barrels-of-oil-in-october/

HEALTH

A mobile phone app can detect COVID in people’s voices with “potentially high precision” using artificial intelligence (AI), according to researchers: An AI model was said to be 89% accurate and is cheap to use, which means it could be adopted in low-income countries where PCR tests are more expensive. Results can be provided in less than a minute and may be a “significant improvement” on the accuracy of lateral flow tests, scientists said.
Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/amp/covid-app-that-detects-virus-in-your-voice-more-accurate-than-lateral-flow-tests-12690450

TECH

Another Huge Cloud Hack?- Alibaba Cloud Data Breach Exposes Over 2 Billion TikTok Users’ Information Say Researchers, TikTok Denies:
– Popular short-form social video service TikTok denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed to have gained access to an insecure cloud server.
– The denial follows alleged reports of a hack that surfaced on the Breach Forums message board on September 3, with the threat actor noting that the server holds 2.05 billion records in a humongous 790GB database. “Who would have thought that TikTok would decide to store all their internal backend source code on one Alibaba Cloud instance using a trashy password?,” the hacking group known as BlueHornet (aka AgainstTheWest) tweeted over the weekend.
– Bob Diachenko, threat intelligence researcher at Security Discovery, said the breach is “real” and that the data is likely to have originated from “Hangzhou Julun Network Technology Co., Ltd rather than TikTok.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/tiktok-denies-data-breach-reportedly.html

SPACE

SUNDAY- Spectacular fireball, as bright as the full moon, seen over Andalucía early on Sunday: Early risers in southern Spain may have been surprised to see what looked like another full moon in the sky at 05:34 on Sunday morning. It was in fact a fireball over the Gulf of Cadiz, so bright that it was visible from over 700 kilometres away. Photo: SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/spectacular-fireball-bright-20220905101649-nt.html

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MONDAY- Strange lights surprise early this morning crossing Malaga’s skies: {Translation}
– Strange lights have surprised the early hours of Monday 5 September crossing the skies of Malaga. Witnesses from different parts of the province, from Malaga capital to sailors and fishermen from La Caleta de Vélez-Málaga, posted videos on social networks of an unusual sighting. Two intense spotlights crossed the sky at a moderate speed that allowed them to observe them for minutes.
– “We have never seen anything like it”, the sailors commented when they saw the strange phenomenon over the coast of Axarquia. The response came shortly afterwards. The Space Frontier Twitter account had reported that a SpaceX rocket would be launched tonight. “Mission 40 of the year for a Falcon 9 tonight with the launch of Starlinks group 4-20 and one more companion,” explained @FronteraSpacial.
– Liftoff was at 4:09 Spanish time and, according to what they said, the rockets’ launches and re-entries produce this effect and are seen in this particular way in the night sky.
– These phenomena are repeated with some frequency. On 22 June last, the re-entry into the atmosphere of the wreckage of the Chinese CZ-2F space rocket left mysterious trails that were visible from several points in Spain and Portugal, including Malaga. Photo: malagahoy. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/luces-extranas-sorprenden-cruzando-cielo-Malaga-cohete_0_1717628540.html

FINANCIAL

British Pound Falls to Lowest Level Since 1985 as U.K. Economic Pain Mounts: {Updated Sept. 5, 2022 8:38 am ET}
– The British pound slid to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1985, a reflection of the U.K.’s dire economic situation. Investors are braced for sterling to weaken even further to a nadir not seen in more than two centuries of trading across the Atlantic.
– The pound fell as low as $1.1443, the lowest level since 1985, according to FactSet, before recovering to trade up 0.1% midday London time Monday. Sterling’s descent is in part a side effect of the relentless U.S. dollar rally, which has driven both the euro and Japanese yen to multidecade lows in recent days. Full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/british-pound-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1985-as-u-k-economic-pain-mounts-11662327439

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Spain’s economy moves towards recession on slight growth in services in August, according to PMI: {Translation. MADRID, 5 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS)}
– Business activity in Spain’s services sector expanded in August, although the pace of growth was weak, according to S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which stood at 50.6 in the eighth month of the year, down from 53.8 in the previous month.
– “Spain’s economy headed towards stagnation in August, as the services sector followed the trend of the manufacturing sector by registering only marginal growth,” warned Paul Smith, economic director of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
– He warned that businesses fear instability and inflation will affect customers, adding to concerns that the economy is heading for a “winter of challenges and a possible recession”.
– Companies noted that sales both at home and abroad were lower. New export orders fell for the second month in a row and at a steeper pace than that recorded for new orders overall.
– Prices, meanwhile, continued to show signs of “high inflation”. However, the S&P survey concludes that prices paid for inputs such as final prices charged “increased at slower rates”.
– “Fuel, energy and wages remained the main sources of higher prices, which generally increased in August for the 27th consecutive month. However, the rate of inflation maintained its recent downward trend, falling to its lowest level since October,” the firm’s report concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-economia-espanola-avanza-recesion-leve-crecimiento-servicios-agosto-pmi-20220905103022.html

OTHER

Drinking Reclaimed Waste Water In Spain & UK?: {Translation, summary}
– Spain does not contemplate the consumption of reclaimed waste water despite the drought. Spain has the technical resources necessary to produce quality drinking water for human consumption from reclaimed wastewater, a possibility that is not currently contemplated by national legislation and which experts describe as “apocalyptic”, despite the worrying drought. With 26% less rainfall than usual and the reservoirs at just over 35% of their capacity, experts consulted by EFE say that in our country “no apocalyptic situation is in sight” that would make it advisable to make wastewater drinkable and that this would be almost “the last resort” to combat the lack of supply in case of need.
– This is not the case in the UK, which is experiencing one of the driest and harshest summers in its history, to the extent that the authorities have advised the public to be “less apprehensive” about drinking wastewater if necessary in the future to cope with droughts. (Ref: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62708413 – “Be less squeamish about drinking sewage water, says expert” 28Aug22)
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1071839/espana-no-contempla-el-consumo-de-agua-potable-residual-a-pesar-de-la-sequia/

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China locks down 65 million, discourages holiday travel: Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people, according to a tally published late Sunday by the Chinese business magazine Caixin.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020. Most of the 21 million people in the southwestern city of Chengdu are confined to their apartments or residential complexes. Full article: https://news.yahoo.com/china-locks-down-65-million-095328796.html

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
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Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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Ambulance: 061
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Torrox: 952 539 828
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DigameXtra No. 2351 Monday, Sept. 5th, 2022

On September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 By Naythan

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October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 28th – Trip to the historic town of Montefrio in Granada province. €28.50 includes guide and a ride on the tourist train.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 18th – Wolf Park in Antequera with guided tour and lunch at the El Chorro lakes. Price €23pp does not include lunch
– 25th – Black Friday in the Nevada Centre, Granada
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30.
– 13th – Mrs Miggins home bake sale, orders taken now for Christmas cakes and puds, mincepies, sausage rolls, meat pies and curries.
– 23-27th – Christmas in Hotel Las Palmeras, Fuengirola. The price is €240pp based on 2 sharing a double room and single occupancy is €320. The price includes Full Board hotel accommodation, coach fare and tips.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

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Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche:
– Why not come and browse the Book Nook collection, at the Bio Beach Restaurant? You may find just the type of book for your late summer reading! In addition to the Book Nook, the Bio Beach Club Restaurant offers R&R opportunities with magazines and friendly staff in incredibly comfy and spacious surroundings facing the Mediterranean Sea. And let’s not forget their special musical events on weekends, refreshing beverages, and the organic, delicious, and attractive dishes!
– And did you know that the Bio Beach lectures will be back on Sept. 14th at 11am. Mark your calendars! Louis C., a U3A member, who is a Chef, will bring you a fascinating lecture entitled: “Let’s Talk Rice” which will include its history, various types of rice, traditional ways of preparing this staple food for various cultures, etc… These U3A programmes are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/); these social, educational and stimulating mornings are presented in an effort to attract more members. Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade (right behind the church). We look forward to seeing you there! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

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Trapiche Market: We open this Tuesday and every Tuesday from 09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view and follow our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at: TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164

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Mijas Pueblo is gearing up for its annual summer fair:
– It will take place from Tuesday 6 until Sunday 11 September.
– The Jardines de Muro will host a series of concerts at 5.30pm each afternoon, which will bring the day time activities to a close.
– The fun begins on Tuesday, ‘children’s day’, when the price of the majority of the fairground attractions is reduced to two euros. The colourful parade of giants and big heads will leave the town hall building at 6.30pm, while the official inauguration of the feria and the illumination of the lights will commence at 10pm.
– The highlight of the festivities takes place on Thursday, when the town shuts down to mark the patron’s feast day.
– The night fair, which is located on Avenida de Mexico, includes all the excitement of the fairground attractions, along with the casetas, which offer entertainment from around 10pm until 5am. The municipal caseta will host free concerts each night at 11.30pm. Reference: https://www.surinenglish.com/what-to-do/summer-feria-fever-20220902122705-ntvo.html

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Art Exhibition in the Tourist Office on Torrox Costa: Paintings by local artist Jill Carrott.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
Meet the artist on Saturday 10th, Day of the Tourist, between 10 and 12. Or other days by prior arrangement. Whatsapp 666250365
Email: jillcarrott@msn.com ; Jill / Torrox

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Dana and Gianni this week’s concerts:
– September 6th Tuesday starting at 10am at the Trapiche market
– September 10th Saturday at 8.30 pm in Árchez “Trattopizza L’Italia en la mesa”. Booking: 691765797

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‘We Love Nerja Market’: Sat, 10 Sept, 18.30 to 00.30 hours
Plaza de España, Nerja.

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Coraxalia multi-national Choir welcomes new singers:
We begin rehearsals on Thursday 8 September, 17:30 – 20:00 in the Casa Hermandad de la Cofradía de los Estudiantes, Plaza de los Sastres, 1, CP 29700 Vélez-Málaga, near San Juan Church and the Language School. Parking nearby at the San Francisco market (1 euro). For more information please contact 657951755 (English) or 689111352 (Spanish)
Please note that you may join Coraxalia at any point in the Term time. Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted.
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Tony Roam Transport & Removals:
Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
16 Years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
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Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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Car Clean Malaga: Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
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In Malagalingo Spanish School September is full of novelties:
– Only conversation lessons, no grammar
– Playful approach and not struggling group lessons
– Private lessons adapted to your needs
– Intensive courses to increase your level in just one week
All in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
Check prices, timetables and other details in the photos below!
We invite you to your FIRST FREE TRIAL CLASS, without obligation, in all the groups that interest you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
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Subscribe to Moonette Newsletter on our website to receive a 10% discount code for your first order (apply to new subscribers only).
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Solid wooden natural top castillan sideboard. Natural & yute color Waxed 146 x 42.50 x 78cms. Price 250€
– Oven. Bastilipo premier fan assisted top and bottom table top oven 54 x 36 x 35cms Price 40€
– Haiiway mirror with drawer 120 x 42cms Price 25€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household Centre dot com

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For Sale: Blue and cream leaf chandelier excellent condition with bulbs €20 (reduced) Tel Kath 646027621 Torrox

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For Sale, as a lot: Three Downton Abbey Books
1. Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey (was £20)
2. The Chronicles of Downton Abbey (was £20)
3. The World of Downton Abbey (was £20)
25 euros for 3 all proceeds to the Red Cross. Great Christmas present. Courtney, Caleta de Velez. Tel 952550268
courtney_laine AT yahoo D0T co D0T uk

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Private Health Insurance Advice Needed: I had a heart attack approximately one and a half years ago. I have one stent fitted but I am exhausted most of the time, whereas before this incident i could work 10 hours a day. Now I can barely work and love working. The public system is struggling as we all know. I am now 70 years old and desperately need private health insurance. If there is anyone out there reading this and knows how I can get private health with this preexisting condition I would be most grateful. I am a Spanish citizen (I believe this should say resident, not citizen. -Ed.) from Ireland, if you can help me at all please contact me on 625210990 or holisticclinic@gmail.com. whatsapp is fine.
Kind regards, David, torrox

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Spain to drop all remaining coronavirus restrictions in schools and colleges from start of new term: The Ministry of Health has approved allowing all schoolchildren to interact normally in classrooms and eliminates social distancing in dining rooms. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/covid-restrictions-schools-20220902162747-nt.html

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Drought forces dairy and beef farmers to slaughter or sell animals:
The combination of lack of rainfall, higher prices for inputs such as electricity and, above all, feed and other raw materials for animal feed is leading many dairy and beef producers throughout Spain to sell or slaughter animals to maintain the profitability of their farms. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/drought-forces-dairy-and-beef-farmers-to-slaughter-or-sell-animals/

MALAGA

Malaga, on notice yellow by high temperatures and terral this Monday:
{Translation}
– Although August is now behind us, the heat refuses to leave the province of Malaga. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated a yellow warning for this Monday in the Costa del Sol and Valle del Guadalhorce area of the province of Malaga for high temperatures and terral. The alert will begin at 13:00 hours and will remain active until 20:59 hours on 5 September.
– For that day, temperatures are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by land-based winds. In the capital it is expected to reach 35 degrees this Monday, as well as in other municipalities such as Estepona, Coín and Cártama.
– The mercury will be milder in coastal areas such as Marbella and Mijas, with a maximum of 31 degrees; and in the interior, where Antequera could also reach 31 degrees, but Ronda will not go above 29 degrees. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-aviso-amarillo-temperaturas-terral_0_1717328759.html

ENERGY CRISIS

Russia announces indefinite suspension of EU gas deliveries- Russia blames the EU for the cessation of shipments of gas through the gas pipeline Nord Stream 1: {Translation}
– The Russian government has asserted that it is the European Union that must repair the Nord Stream 1 pipeline so that natural gas shipments to Germany can resume.
– “If the Europeans take this totally absurd decision and refuse to maintain their systems, or rather the systems belonging to Gazprom, it is not Gazprom’s fault, but the fault of the politicians who decide on sanctions,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.
– Peskov said it was the Europeans who are contractually obliged to maintain the systems of Russia’s state-owned Gazprom, which on Friday announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of gas deliveries due to a fault at a compressor station.
– Germany has disputed this reasoning, as has gas equipment manufacturer Siemens, and considers that such leaks are commonplace and do not require a halt to gas shipments. Thus, Berlin believes that Moscow has breached its contracts by ceasing shipments.
– However, Peskov has assured that Gazprom remains a reliable supplier. “These so-called politicians are causing their own citizens to die of heart attacks when they see the electricity bills. When it gets colder, the situation will be even worse,” he argued.
– As for the war in Ukraine, Peskov assured that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on how to meet Russia’s conditions for the end of the “special military operation”. These conditions remain the same. “Of course. The operation is underway. All objectives will be achieved,” he reiterated.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-rusia-culpa-ue-paralizacion-envios-gas-gasoducto-nord-stream-20220904165013.html

SPORTS

F1 News- Dutch Grand Prix- Max Verstappen wins home race to extend title lead:
– Max Verstappen’s serene march to a second title continued with a comfortable victory in an eventful Dutch Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver had to pass Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes after a late safety-car period to take his 10th win in 15 races this year to extend his lead to 109 points.
– Hamilton was left fuming after Mercedes failed to change his tyres during the caution period. That left him vulnerable and allowed team-mate George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pass him after the restart to take the other podium places. Hamilton, who briefly had slim hopes of a victory with about 20 laps to go, saw them evaporate in a situation remarkably similar to the way in which he lost his eighth world title in Abu Dhabi last year. He managed to hang on to fourth ahead of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso’s Alpine and Lando Norris’ McLaren. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished fifth on the road but was demoted to eighth after a five-second penalty for an unsafe pit stop release. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62788082

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Tennis News- Serena Williams Steps Away From Competition- Hopeful Of Future Tennis Involvement After US Open Defeat:
– It was an emotional evening for the 23-time Grand Slam champion as her on-court career ended after 25 years of playing the sport.
Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 in what was her last match of her career. Serena thanked the fans, her family and everyone involved in her career in what was an emotional evening.
– However in her press conference Williams didn’t rule out the possibility of returning the sport and said that she would love to be involved in Tennis in the future. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2022/09/us-open-2022-serena-williams-hopeful-of-future-tennis-involvement-after-us-open-defeat/
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TECH

Should I skip the iPhone 14 and buy the iPad 2022 instead? – How to keep access to Apple services when you no longer use an iPhone or Mac computer:
(In these tight economic times, new Apple products just cost too much for most people. For any new Apple device, there is a non-Apple device with similar specs, available for far less, sometimes half as much! Repair bills for Apple devices are much higher than for any other brand. Apple security may seem good while it is working correctly, and it is, but when it goes wrong, and you are locked out of your device, which is not uncommon, a security nightmare often ensues as you beg Apple Support to unblock you. This article provides a comprimise solution to this dilemma. -Ed.)
– The annual iPhone launch is always the most exciting event in mobile tech, and this year Apple is expected to drop the iPhone 14, alongside the iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
– It won’t be a revolutionary update, and not an entirely new design, more like some small tweaks and a feature boost. That’s why I’m more excited about the iPad 2022, likely about a month behind the new iPhones. Between the iPhone and the iPad, it’s Apple’s next tablet that I’m planning on buying. One of the more significant improvements is that the next base iPad is expected to feature a USB-C port.
– Once it’s launched, I’ll happily buy the basic new Apple iPad. I do like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S tablets very much, but they are crazy expensive and don’t offer me the entrance to Apple’s ecosystem that I’m searching for.
– Why do I need an Apple device? I need a way back into the Apple ecosystem. I have no iPhone, no Macbook, and my kid commandeered my old iPad completely. The iPad isn’t friendly with multiple user accounts, and there’s no way I’m taking away his primary source of entertainment on our frequent and long car rides.
– I used Apple’s gear for many years, so now I need a way to access my stuff. I have years of photos saved up in iCloud. My music library started on iTunes, and I still have tracks there I can’t find on Spotify or elsewhere. I want to be able to play my games with all of my Apple Game Center progress saved. If I want to keep in touch with the life I stored on iCloud even though I no longer use an iPhone or MacBook for a variety of reasons. The iPad is the cheapest and best option for those looking to stay connected with Apple services. Full article: https://www.techradar.com/opinion/why-ill-skip-the-iphone-14-and-buy-the-ipad-2022-instead

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DigameXtra No. 2350 Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2022 – Next Issue Monday, Sept. 5th

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organization that helps local charities along with the Personnel Recovery Centre and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to our events, and military service or association is not required.
Chairman Eddie Bowe + 34 711 052 499
Upcoming Events:
In keeping with our usual practice, we will suspend RBL events through the summer months. However, we would like to make you aware of the events that are scheduled for the upcoming months. Please contact Kim Bowe at Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com if you need information on the Royal British Legion.
Sept
– Tuesday 13th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Thursday 22nd. Lunch at Al Andalus.
Oct
– Friday 7th. Lunch at La Herradura
– Tuesday 11th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Sunday 16th. Poppy walk followed by a Social at Chapel bar Nerja.
– Thursday 20th. AGM followed by Trafalgar lunch with up spirits. (free rum)
Nov
– Friday 4th. Lunch at La Herradura
– Friday 11th. Poppy Ball
– Sunday 13th. Remembrance, followed by lunch at Al Andalus
– Tuesday 22nd. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
Dec
– Friday 2nd. Christmas Lunch at La Herradura.
– Tuesday 6th. Quiz night at Lews’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Thursday 15th. Christmas lunch at Al Andalus.
Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
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Vélez-Málaga celebrates the XVI Verbena del Coronado de Espinas y Salud (16th Verbena of the Crowned of Thorns and Health):
– The popular festival will take place on Saturday 3 September, starting at 12.00 noon, in Martín Galán Herrero Street.
– Extensive programme for all audiences, attendees will be able to enjoy a delicious paella free of charge, at 14.00 hours, and a variety of traditional tapas at affordable prices. The day will also be enlivened by musical performances by Ñ-Clan, Luis Boza and the group ‘Flamenkeo’, Zumba and Taekwondo sports exhibitions by the Athens Gymnasium, as well as face painting and dance performances by the Dance group, choirs and Dances of Torre del Mar and the Academy of Ana Belén.

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Bar Los Hermanos- Torrox Costa: Hog Roast & Live Music
Sat, 3 Sept 6:30-9:30pm for food, live music at 10pm
C/ Estepona 27, Torrox Costa.
Booking required, 680 948 362

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Coro de Cómpeta Starts Again in September:
– An opportunity for new members to try our friendly, international choir. You may be an experienced singer, haven’t sung in years or just want to give it a go. We sing a variety of music; from Beethoven to The Beatles, and we are coached as we go along. We do ask for a commitment to attend rehearsals. Singing in a choir gives you a real buzz, so why not come along and see how you get on.
– We start again on Monday 12 Sept. at 3:00pm. Then every Monday 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
– Venue: Ayuntamiento de Cómpeta (what used to be Bar Fernan, same level as El Recreo)
– For more information, or just to let us know you are coming –
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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

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa:
We will reopen Friday, 9 Sept. 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. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Matching bedside units Natural wood & yute color
New black handles Measurements 49 x 34 x 60
Price 110€ ( the pair )
– Display cabinet 63 x 33 x 156cms Price 125€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale: Brand New Nodor 8370 Córner Cooker Hood
Bought the wrong size in error and it can’t be returned. Brand new and still in its box. To fit 90cm corner – horizontal decorative hood
3 extraction levels and Turbo function
Nodor Hood 8370 Gala R, Stainless Steel, Suction 820 M3/h. Offset Right Tube, Width 90 Cm. A Class
260W motor, BT3, Extraction power Max / Min: 820 / 340 m3/h
LED lighting bar, Stainless decorative filters washable in the dishwasher. Optional carbon filter
Height: 985mm Width: 500mm Length: 900mm
Cost 427.54e will accept 350e or best offer.
Any questions and for pictures of the cooker hood contact Judith by what’s app 644 073 586, or email: sunley.judith at iCloud dot com
Judith, Sayalonga campo
For collection, I can send a location pin or meet up in the village.
Pics on request.

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For Sale: Pine cheval mirror, height 148cm. Base 48x38cm
€30 call Joanne 655722962 I’m in Archez.

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For Sale: Microwave Balay 3WMX1918 integrate, brand new still in box, price €110. Ludo, Caleta de Velez
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SPAIN

Spain to slash tax on gas bills from 21 to 5% as energy prices continue to spiral: Spain’s PM, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that he will lower the IVA sales tax on gas bills from the current 21% to 5%, at least from October until the end of the year, in view of the evolution of gas prices in international markets, which set a new record in August.
– Sánchez made the announcement in an interview on Cadena Ser ahead of a winter in which it is feared that gas bills may experience a dangerous rise. Russia’s decision to cut the gas pipelines with Germany or France, among other countries, has hit the international gas market which, in turn, has led to electricity bills rocketing as the raw material is used to produce electricity in power plants. This IVA reduction on gas bills in Spain would join the sales tax cut, from 10 to 5%, on electricity bills since spring. It is the minimum tax allowed by the European Commission. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/gas-bill-tax-slashed-20220901104513-nt.html

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The unemployment rate in Spain stands at 12.6%: the highest in the EU and twice the average for all countries: In July, Spain recorded a total of 2.96 million unemployed, according to figures published this Thursday by Eurostat, which is equivalent to an unemployment rate of 12.6%. What is striking about the figure, in this case, is found in the international comparison with the rest of the powers of the eurozone and the European Union (EU). Specifically, this unemployment rate of 12.6% registered in Spain in July is the highest of both the 27 countries of the EU, and the 19 of the eurozone, which registered rates of 6%, and 6.6% on average , respectively. In addition, only Greece registers similar volumes of unemployment for the whole of the employed population, with an unemployment rate of 11.4%. Of course, in the case of the Greeks there are 500,000 people who make up the lists of unemployed, that is, one sixth of Spain. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-unemployment-rate-in-spain-stands-at-12-6-the-highest-in-the-eu-and-twice-the-average-for-all-countries/

GIBRALTAR

Divers seal tank vents leaking oil from bulk carrier off Gibraltar: Divers sealed two tank vents that leaked fuel from a bulk carrier that was damaged and beached after a collision off the British enclave of Gibraltar on the southern tip of Spain, local authorities said on Thursday. The hull of the bulk carrier OS 35 broke after the collision with an LNG tanker and started leaking fuel oil on Wednesday, but the vessel has not broken into two parts. Photo: REUTERS/Jon Nazca. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/divers-seal-tank-vents-leaking-oil-bulk-carrier-off-gibraltar-2022-09-01/

SPORTS

Tennis News – US Open, Andy Murray advances into third round after victory over American Emilio Nava: Andy Murray advanced into the third round of the US Open after a comeback four-set 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 victory over American Emilio Nava. During a marathon 85-minute first set, Nava was at the top of his game, however, the 20-year-old wasn’t able to maintain his level. As the match progressed, Murray grew in stature and erased any question marks about his physical condition. He covered the court superbly, limited his unforced errors and put unrelenting pressure on Nava. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32833/12686345/us-open-andy-murray-advances-into-third-round-after-victory-over-american-emilio-nava

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Tennis News- Serena Williams beats 2nd seed Kontaveit to qualify for 3rd round of US Open: Anett Kontaveit loses to 6-time US Open champion with sets of 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe stadium. The 40-year-old player will face Ajla Tomljanovic from Australia in the next round. Full article: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/serena-williams-beats-2nd-seed-kontaveit-to-qualify-for-3rd-round-of-us-open/2674284

TECH

Apple Releases iOS Update for Older, and in some cases obsolete, iPhones to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability: The iOS 12.5.6 update is available for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation). Users of older iOS devices are advised to apply the updates as soon as possible to mitigate potential threats. (This must be a very serious threat if Apple is making the update available to obsolete models they no longer support or repair! -Ed.) Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/apple-releases-ios-update-for-older.html

SCAMS

Police warn of a hoax about the fourth dose of the Covid vaccine, which aims to hack into mobile phones: {Translation}
– The National Police has warned through its official Twitter profile of a false notification that is circulating on Whatsapp about the administration of the fourth dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus and that seeks, in reality, the hacking of the mobile phone to obtain personal data. They warn that it is a fraud and ask that the message, which is suspicious because it appears with spelling mistakes and grammatical inconsistencies, should not be spread any further.
– The text reads: “Just so you take note. They are supposedly calling from the Ministry of Health for the fourth booster dose. They will give you all the details: e-mail, address, telephone number, etc. Then they ask you to give them a code that they send you by SMS (to hack your mobile phone). If you don’t give it to them, they hang up. This is how they hack. So that you can warn your family, friends, etc. They have just passed it on to the health platform”.
– This type of fraud, known as ‘vishing’, is an increasingly common technique, similar to ‘phishing’, which is practised, above all, on elderly people. Fraudsters usually claim to be part of a renowned organisation, institution or company by means of a phone call with the aim of gaining the confidence of the person receiving the call and then stealing data or money.
– The Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta (Internet Security Office) says that in the event of any suspicion of possible fraud, they recommend cutting off all communication. If you have been a victim of a scam, they advise you to follow these steps:
-Scan your device with an updated antivirus.
-Delete any files that you have downloaded from the email.
-Block the number that contacted you.
-Change the passwords of any accounts that may have been compromised.
-Contact your bank to cancel any unauthorised payments or cancel your card if necessary.
-Gather as much evidence as possible and report it to the State Security Forces and Corps. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/policia-alerta-bulo-cuarta-dosis-vacuna-covid-20220901133933-nt.html

OTHER

The immortal jellyfish reveals its secrets for eternal life:
– The Turritopsis dohrnii is a small jellyfish that can be found from the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. It belongs to the anemone and coral family. Many species in this group have cellular regeneration abilities that humans envy, but the T. dohrnii surpasses them all. Under normal conditions, its life cycle is divided into four parts. The union of the male and female gametes produces a larva or planula. It then attaches to the seabed as a polyp, similar to an anemone. The polyps then release ephyra, or young jellyfish in the phase prior to sexual maturity. They become jellyfish, reproduce sexually and start over. But if they are stressed by an environmental threat, the jellyfish revert: after reproducing, they return to the previous phases, becoming polyps on the ocean floor again.
– As far as scientists know, jellyfish can repeat the process indefinitely. Thus they are said to be biologically immortal. They can be eaten by a predator or fall into the hands of a swimmer, but they do not die of old age. Photo: María Pascual. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-01/the-immortal-jellyfish-reveals-its-secrets-for-eternal-life.html

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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

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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!).

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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

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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
– Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Will re-start on Saturday 3rd September 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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DigameXtra No. 2350 Thursday, Sept. 1st, 2022

On September 1, 2022August 31, 2022 By Naythan

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What’s On

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Buskers Irish Pub- Nerja: Reopening Thursday Sept 1st
Live music by Flip, from 10:30pm.
Calle Antonio Millon, Nerja. Tel +34 603 40 71 31 FB

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Frigiliana Craft Market: Saturday 3 Sept, 11:30-15:00
Various crafts and craft beer stalls. FB

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Free concerts at the beach, at La Cala de Mijas:
Thurs – Sat. September 1st, 2nd & 3rd

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XIV SEXI FIRMUM IULIUM- Festival de Teatro Grecolatino de Almuñécar: Greco-Latin Theatre Festival, 1-5 Sept. Venue is the Parque el Majuelo, Almunecar. All start 10pm. Ticket locations on FB page. FB

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Málaga’s pedestrian zone is the longest catwalk in Europe:
September 2nd and 3rd at the Pasarela Larios in the center of Málaga.
– Numerous local, national and international designers present their new collections. The catwalk stretches 300 meters along the entire Calle Larios. Free to observe. VIDEO LINK

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Colmenar End of Summer Fiesta 2022: Friday 2 Sept, 00:00H
Recinto Piscina Municipal de Colmenar. (Colmenar Municipal Swimming Pool)

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MalakaFest 2022 concerts: Friday 16 Sept thru Sunday 18 Sept
– Friday. Rincon de la Victoria Auditorium 8pm.
– Sat., Torremolinos Parque de la Bareria 8pm
– Sunday. Malaga MVA 8pm
Events by Festival de Blues de Málaga. FB

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TEXAS- in concert: Sat 3 Sept 21:30
Teatro del Generalife, Granada
Always with the singer Sharleen Spiteri at the helm, the Scottish band Texas was number one in the eighties with the song ‘I don’t want a lover’, Spain being one of the countries where they were most widely accepted.
Info & tix: https://www.conciertosengranada.es/conciertos/17678-texas

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Car Boot/Market: Sunday 4th September. El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
We are now, “Back to normal” after the summer break.
Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
– Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools.
– Household and garden items for sale on many of the stalls
– Plants, shrubs, flowers and herbs.
– Home-made preserves, marmalades and chutneys
– Fruit & vegetables
– Greetings cards.
– Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. The restaurant has shaded terraces overlooking the lake and many customers sit and enjoy a coffee or a tapa and a drink and catch up with friends and acquaintances for a chat. Many even stay and choose lunch from the varied menu available.
Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee/drinks/food.
Please note: Always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
The current forecast for this coming Sunday, looks settled.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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BluCee Real Estate:
We had a very successful start to 2022. We have sold to buyers from Belgium, Poland, Latvia, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland to name a few. Properties sold from Nerja to Rincon de la Victoria.
We are now looking for more properties to advertise for sale.
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Contact us for a no obligation chat about how we will market your property.
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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.
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Cambrian Restoration And Antiques:
With 50 years of experience in the antiques and restoration business in Europe and the United States, I have worked on a wide range of restoration projects and hold a varied stock of antique furniture, ceramics, rustic items, artwork, rugs, clocks, and many other interesting items, which I aim to sell off in order to retire.
My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
Tel: 653 429 452 ; Email: jsantiquescb15@gmail.com ; We are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
This week’s featured items for sale:
– 1920s Oak geometric moulded dressing mirror with two drawers.
64 cm x 70 cm x 22 cm. Price: €125.
– Exceptionally attractive gilt mirror. 84 cm x 105cm. Price: €160.

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– White bathroom cabinet vgc consists 2 cupboards and one drawer 40 x 30.50 x 178cms Price 40€
– Folding teak table measurements folded 25 x 62 x 72.50cms half folded 78 x 62 x 72.50cms fully opened 138 x 62 x 72.50cms Price 40€
– Cast iron fire grate with pullout tray fire guard and wrought iron log basket Measurements Width full of basket 67.50cms Depth 40.50cms. Narrow part 44cms Price 40€
Jackie / nerja 672170429
Email: info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale: Television. Samsung Smart 32 inch TV, with new still in the box wall mount. €140 Tel Kath 646027621 Torrox

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Studio lights, in perfect condition, 2 soft boxes with tripods ideale for studio photography and also suitable to take to other locations, price €100
– Double Bean Bag Fox to support your camera, never been used, price €30
– Cyclamen coloured open shoes, size 40, with heel. Only worn to a wedding, as good as new, Airstep. Price €15
Waldina, Arenas (Velez-Malaga). If you are interested please send me an email: waldina1959@gmail.com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Plastic (mostly IKEA) storage boxes. Various sizes. 6 x large, 40 cm height x 77 cm length x 55 cm width, with wheels for easy movement. 1 x 38.5 height x 55.5 cm x 28 cm. 2 x 17 cm height x 31 cm x 19.5 cm. And 1 x 14 height x 28 cm x 19.5 cm. All with lids. See photo. Price reduced, all for only 65 euro.
– Masks x 5, wooden, various designs, see photo. Largest approximately 46 cm x 25 cm. Smallest approximately 24 cm x 13 cm. Reduced to 25 euro.
– Gyroscopic shoe rack brand new, still boxed see photo (2 for sale) surplus to requirements. Height 240 cm extending to 280 cm if required, with 31.5 cm circumference. See photo. 25 euro for both.
The above items available in the Vélez/Torre area.
Can meet somewhere local.
Please contact mobile/What’s app 693 107 206 or
email: keithrocksue AT gmail dot com
Keith / Vélez (formally Canillas)

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Active monkeypox virus cases continue to drop in Malaga province:
– The number of active cases of monkeypox virus have decreased for the sixth consecutive time in August in the province of Malaga. The 66 patients who currently have the disease are three fewer than last Friday, according to the latest data provided by the Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health. In the region as a whole there are 217 patients with monkeypox virus, some 30 fewer than four days before.
– Seville, with 83, continues to be the Andalusian province with the most cases of this infectious disease, followed by Malaga with 66, then 18 in Cádiz, 17 in Huelva, 15 in Granada, 12 in Cordoba, three in Almería and three in Jaén.
– There are another 72 cases under investigation and 472 have already been ruled out. In addition, 584 people who were infected have already recovered. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/active-monkeypox-virus-cases-20220830134003-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

La Vuelta bicycle race schedule info for today, Thurs, Sept 1st: Traffic will be re-routed, expect delays.
Thanks to MalagaLingo for these images.

ENERGY CRISIS

Gazprom initiates another three-day gas outage on Nord Stream 1: Russian energy giant Gazprom halted the flow of natural gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Wednesday. Gazprom has repeatedly reduced the flow of gas through the crucial pipeline, which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, citing technical issues, such as repairs. The company says the shutdown, which will last until Saturday, is necessary for maintenance reasons. But Western nations have claimed Russia is weaponising gas supplies amid the Ukraine war. According to Gazprom, Nord Stream 1’s only remaining turbine, located at the Portovaya compressor station in western Russia, needs servicing. Full article: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/energy-crisis-russian-energy-giant-133911044.html

TECH

Do You Post Videos on YouTube? Fake ‘YouTube’ DMCA Notices Exploit Suspension Fears to Install Malware:
– A scam currently doing the rounds warns of copyright strikes on genuine YouTube accounts, attempting to extort a payment for a false claim.
– While technically experienced YouTubers may not fall for this kind of scam, it’s not difficult to see how someone who really values their YouTube channel might act emotionally in the heat of the moment.
– That being said, the scam cannot survive when a user has a clear understanding of YouTube’s ‘strike’ system and the methods used by the platform to communicate problems. Becoming familiar with these processes isn’t difficult but if there’s any doubt, log into YouTube, read any messages and before clicking anything, ask someone.
Nothing is so urgent it can’t wait, despite what the scammers say.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/fake-youtube-dmca-notices-exploit-suspension-fears-to-install-malware-220831/

RECALLS

Health withdraws a batch of Enalapril, a drug to treat hypertension:
– The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has ordered the withdrawal of batch 499R of the drug against arterial hypertension Enalapril Alter 20 mg TABLETS EFG, 28 tablets.
– The reason is that in the assessment tests, and more specifically in the studies of hardness and related substances, a result has been produced that does not meet the specifications. Consequently, the AEMPS has ordered the removal of all the units from the batch and their return through the usual channels to the commercial distributor, LABORATORIOS ALTER, SA or to the manufacturer, TOLL MANUFACTURING SERVICES, SL. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/consumoclaro/cuidarse/sanidad-retira-lote-enalapril-medicamento-tratar-hipertension_1_9277474.html

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 2349 Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

On August 31, 2022August 30, 2022 By Naythan

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Alhaurín de la Torre- Verbena festival returns:
Summer farewell party will run from Thursday 1 until Sunday 4 Sept.
After a three-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, Alhaurín de la Torre will welcome the return of its Verbena Popular, one of the town’s most eagerly awaited festivities, which recreates the cultural ambience of the 1960s.
With live music and traditional entertainment, and among the top attractions will be a concert by the legendary Spanish pop group of the 1960s and ‘70s, Formula V, which will take place at 10.30pm on Saturday.
– There will also be an exhibition of vintage cars organised by the Lauro Torre Association, and a nostalgic photographic exhibition of local characters and traditions that reflect on the town’s history.
– A charity raffle will be held on Friday (8pm), Saturday (midday) and Sunday (11am) to raise funds for the Association of Faithful of the Virgin of Light and Souls, one of the town’s most revered religious images.
– As well as a traditional market, typical cuisine, competitions and games based on celebrated television shows, the event will also offer plenty of activities for children. Source: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/alhaurin-torre-verbena-20220830143221-nt.html & VIDEO LINK

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Cool & Groovy in Canillas: Hi folks, Cool & Groovy will be performing live at Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 2nd September from 8.30pm.
To reserve your table for this evening of fun and dancing and maybe a bit of “Madness” call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.

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Almáchar to celebrate its Feast of Ajoblanco (typically a cold soup): Sept 3rd
During the celebration of the Feast there will be tastings of white garlic, workshops, regional dances, parades and flamenco night, as well as for the first time free tours so that visitors can get to know the town. 15,000 visitors are expected.
Ajoblanco is a traditional dish associated with the territory of the Axarquia; the nutritional value of ajoblanco lies in the quality of the elements that compose it: the extra virgin olive oil (antioxidants, fatty acids, mono-and polyunsaturated, vitamins and minerals), almonds (mainly proteins) and the garlic (antiseptic par excellence). Photo: deliciosi. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/almachar-vuelve-a-celebrar-su-fiesta-del-ajoblanco-en-la-que-espera-15-000-visitantes/

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Natural solid wooden dining table with 4 matching chairs Measurements 150 x 90cms Price 375€
– 2 plastic chairs 10€ for pair
– Folding bed 15€
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For Sale: Very smart set of draws in good condition. Metal frame painted black with woven whicker draws. €50
Height 92cm Width 83cm Depth 34cm
Near Anoreta Golf Club house A7/E15
Chris, Torre de Benagalbon. Tel 711 04 05 67
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– Exercise bike €40
– Robust ladder / staging €50
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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Covid Spain- Occupation by Covid in ICUs bottoms out, only 229 admitted:
– The incidence continues to fall, 153 cases compared to 162 last Friday, but in the last four days there have been 254 new deaths.
– The Hospital La Fe in Valencia announced last Monday that it no longer has any patients with covid in its intensive care units, a fact that has not occurred since the start of the pandemic, in March 2020. At Hospital La Paz Madrid, another reference health complex, there was only one patient admitted with covid. And this trend is beginning to spread to other hospitals throughout the country. Only 229 patients with coronavirus are admitted today to the ICUs of Spanish hospitals, the lowest number since the Ministry of Health began publishing this registry, in August 2020. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/occupation-by-covid-in-icus-bottoms-out-only-229-admitted/

SPAIN

Mad Cool cancels its Sunset festival in Madrid after headliner Rage Against The Machine pulled out – Malaga Show Goes On With Replacement Headliners:
– Twelve days before the celebration of Mad Cool Sunset, the festival scheduled for September 10 at the Vadebebas venue (Madrid), the organization has canceled the event. After headliner Rage Against The Machine pulled out, announced 19 days ago, the organizers have said in a statement that they have not been able to find a substitute band of such great popularity on short notice.
– Rage Against The Machine has canceled its entire European tour to facilitate Zach de la Rocha’s medical recovery, which has also caused them to pull out of Malaga’s Andalucía Big Festival macro-concert also organized by Mad Cool. In that case, the organizers have replaced the rock group with three bands of different styles: C Tangana, Franz Ferdinand (vid) and Suede. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/mad-cool-cancels-its-sunset-festival-in-madrid-after-the-fall-of-the-headliner/ & VIDEO LINK

MALAGA

Sacaba beach in Malaga closed due to the presence of a bacterium:
{Translation}
– The Malaga City Council has closed Sacaba beach, in the western part of the city of Malaga, to bathing this Tuesday, at the request of the Health Department of the Andalusian Regional Government after an alteration of the microbiological parameter due to the presence in the water of the bacterium “Escherichia coli” was detected.
– The council has received a communication from the Junta asking it to adopt the necessary preventive health measures until the results of the analysis indicate that the water is suitable for bathing.
– The council claims to be unaware of the causes of this alteration, which has led to the closure of the section between the breakwater of the Térmica and the mouth of the Guadalhorce river.
– The municipal water company, Emasa, has checked all the points in the supply and drainage network where there could have been a spillage and has not detected any malfunctioning.
– This same beach had to be closed to bathing in July due to a burst pipe during construction work. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1070762/cerrada-la-playa-de-sacaba-en-malaga-por-la-presencia-de-una-bacteria/

TECH

Your Smartphone Precisely Tracks Everywhere You Go 24/7, and That Data Is For Sale:
(This article is about a USA court case, but it exposes a worldwide data harvesting scandal I have warned readers about for many years. DoctorLaptop’s insightful comment follows the article. -Ed.)
– The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday said it filed a lawsuit against Kochava, a location data broker, for collecting and selling precise geolocation data gathered from consumers’ mobile devices.
– The location data is offered to its customers in the form of a feed that can be accessed through online data marketplaces for a $25,000 subscription. As recently as June 2022, it also made available a free sample dataset for a rolling seven-day period on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace with no restrictions placed on its usage.
– “This premium U.S. Precision Geo feed delivers raw latitude / longitude data with volumes around 94Billion+ geo transactions per month, 125 million monthly active users, and 35 million daily active users, on average observing more than 90 daily transactions per device,” Kochava noted. (Yes, you read that right. Your smartphone reports your location 90+ times a day to the data mining services!)
– It’s worth noting that each pair of timestamped latitude and longitude coordinates are associated with a device identifier – i.e., mobile advertising IDs (MAIDs) – a unique, anonymous alphanumeric identifier that iOS or Android assigns to each mobile device.
– Stating that the company’s sale of geolocation data puts users at significant risk, the consumer protection watchdog said the information enables purchasers to identify and track specific mobile device users, and worse, combined with other datasets such as property records to unmask their identity.
– “The company’s data allows purchasers to track people at sensitive locations that could reveal information about their personal health decisions, religious beliefs, and steps they are taking to protect themselves from abusers,” the FTC said. “The release of this data could expose them to stigma, discrimination, physical violence, emotional distress, and other harms.”
– The lawsuit comes as the FTC in July cautioned businesses against the illegal use and sharing of highly sensitive data and false claims about data anonymization.
(WhatsApp being the worst offender, misrepresenting their so called “end to end encryption” as providing secure messaging, when it is in fact not secure. Their encryption is very limited, only protecting you from your service provider snooping, or from an attack you are not likely to be the victim of, called a “man-in-the-middle attack”.
Malware in a phone can capture anything on WhatsApp, since it will gather the data as it is entered, before it is encrypted, or malware will capture it from the receiver, when the message is decrypted for the recipient to read. A total farce to call that secure!!! And to make things worse, WhatsApp backs-up all your conversations, unencrypted, to the regularly-hacked “cloud” for data storage. So inevitably it will be subject to data mining. -DoctorLaptop.) Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/ftc-sues-data-broker-over-selling.html
Additional reference: https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-encryption-safe-3087607/

OTHER

Today is La Tomatina, the famous tomato street fight:
– In a village called Buñol, near Valencia, there is a crazy festival that takes place every year on the last Wednesday of August. It is called la Tomatina and it is the biggest tomato fight in the world! Thousands of people flock to the village to join the tomato-throwing event. The amount of participants has now been limited to 22,000 for safety.
– In the morning, lorries – los camiones – arrive, loaded with around 160 tons of tomatoes that have been specially grown for the festival. The special tomatoes are extra ripe so that they are soft. They do not have a good taste.
– The day begins at around 10 a.m. with the ‘greased pole.’ In Spanish it is called el palo jabón. People try to climb up the slippery pole where there is a leg of ham attached to the top. When a lucky person eventually manages to fetch the ham – el jamón – the tomato fight can begin!
– Before the battle begins, shops and windows are boarded up so that they are protected. The tomato fight – la batalla – usually starts at around 11 a.m. and it lasts for one hour. A signal is fired, meaning that the tomato-throwing can begin.
– One hour later, another signal means that the tomato-throwing must stop. Everybody is in a terrible state because they are covered in tomato juice, seeds and bits! Afterwards, the messy streets are hosed down with water.
– This traditional event dates back to 1945 when some cheeky boys decided to throw tomatoes at a procession taking place on the last Wednesday of August. The boys decided to do the same thing during the procession the following year. Gradually, it became a tradition to throw tomatoes during the procession and it is now one of the most popular festivals in Spain! Full article: https://www.euroclub-schools.org/la-tomatina
Watch it LIVE here: https://youtu.be/-Aohhr6rVhU
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Half a million homeless after deadly floods leave a third of Pakistan underwater: Nearly half a million people crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding and the climate minister warned Monday that Pakistan is on the “front line” of the world’s climate crisis, after unprecedented monsoon rains that began in mid-June wracked the country, killing more than 1,130 people.
– A third of Pakistan was underwater as a result of flooding caused by record monsoon rains, Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman said Monday, creating a crisis of “unimaginable proportions”. “It’s all one big ocean, there’s no dry land to pump the water out,” she said.
– The rains stopped more than two days ago, and floods in some areas were receding. But Pakistanis in many parts of the country were still wading through waters that filled their homes or covered their town’s streets as they struggled with how to deal with the damage to homes and businesses. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20220830-deadly-floods-in-pakistan-leave-half-a-million-people-homeless

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DigameXtra No. 2348 Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

On August 30, 2022August 29, 2022 By Naythan

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`Flavors of El Morche’ Foodtruck Weekend: 1 – 4 Sept. (Thurs – Sun)
Open from 19:00 daily.
Many of the dishes that can be tasted in the foodtrucks, installed on the Promenade from Thursday until Sunday, are made with products grown in the municipality- avocado, mango and tomato.
In addition to the food trucks, there will be a gourmet market, live music with two daily performances, where there will be bands of all styles, children’s performances and plays. In addition, there will be a children’s area and the tourist train will reach the historic centre of Torrox so that visitors to this event can also get to know the culture of the municipality.

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Live Music at Chiringuito MAMBO- Torrox Costa:
Hell Bunny Band, Sat Sept 3rd, 9:30pm
Res 604 28 72 38

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Bodgit and Scarper jam night: Wednesday, 31 Aug, 8.30pm
Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador, Calle Buena Vista 29711 Alcaucín. FB

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For Sale: Outdoor lounge suite. Purchased from Dunnes a few years ago. Very comfortable. Slight damage to raffia hence the price €230.
265 length. 208 width. Separates to three pieces for easy transport. Heather, Canillas de Aceituno. Tel 628306371.

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For Sale: Boot liner for Kia Sportage as new 25 euro
Rob, Canillas de Albaida. Tel 634313809
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Pet transport: Does anyone know of a pet transport company that is reliable? I need to bring my son’s dog from Cardiff to Velez-Malaga. I have used animal express before but they have no vacancies.
Maureen, Velez-Malaga, Whattsapp 711023418
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Phone Scam: Marjorie from Almunecar has shared that last week she received a fake message on a smartphone, supposedly from the Post Office. It said a small fee needed to be paid to release a delivery, and directed her to click a link in the message to proceed. She opted to bring it the Correos for verification. They told her it was spam, not legit.
(Well done Marjorie, healthy skepticism is the best approach whenever you have doubts in tech-land. Never click on a link from an unsolicited message or email. -Ed.)

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SPAIN

Spain’s Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, Declares Feminist Takeover- “…the construction of a feminist society, and men also play a role…new masculinities and the role of men in feminism.”:
{Translation, summary} 29/08/2022 11:03
– The Minister for Equality spoke in an interview on Radiocable, referring to the ‘only yes is yes’ law passed last week in Congress. Montero reiterated that this law “is a victory after many years of struggle by the feminist movement”. “It is excellent news that Spain is at the forefront in the recognition of women’s rights,” Montero said.
– For Montero, the law “is a victory”, but she acknowledged that “much remains to be done” and mentioned the need to continue with the work of the State Pact against Gender Violence as part of her agenda for the coming months.
– The Minister for Equality also focused on “the need for affective-sexual education, awareness-raising and social debate” and said, with regard to criticism of her Ministry, that “all societies are sexist”.
– For this reason, she assured that the Ministry “is going to take very seriously” the initiation of a “reflection on how men also play a role in the construction of a feminist society”. And, to this end, she announced the launch of campaigns from September onwards “that have to do with new masculinities and the role of men in feminism”.
Photo of Minister Irene Montero and her male servant: EuropaPress. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1070474/montero-confia-en-que-la-reforma-del-aborto-y-la-ley-trans-este-a-finales-de-ano/

AXARQUIA

Asian algae are beginning to leave their mark on the Axarquia coastline: {Translation}
– The first large nestings of the invasive species are appearing on the beaches of Nerja and experts predict that the plague will get worse.
– Detected for the first time in 2015 in Ceuta, where it is believed that it came from the hold of the huge cargo ships from Japan, the ‘Rugulopteryx okamurae’ or Asian algae invasion continues without control by the Spanish Mediterranean. Since the end of 2018 it has confirmed its presence at the natural cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo, who share the provinces of Malaga and Granada, one of the areas of greatest biodiversity of the Spanish coast.
– In this year of 2022, more than 450 fishing boats in Andalusia have requested aid for the damage caused by the invasive algae. In addition to suffering economic losses from reduced catches, fishermen have also been spending months and money fixing their nets. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-alga-asiatica-empieza-a-dejar-su-huella-en-el-litoral-de-la-axarquia/

NERJA

The Cycling Tour 2022 will happen on Thursday in Nerja, and Maro:
{Translation, summary}
– The Vuelta Ciclista 2022 will pass through Nerja and Maro next Thursday, September 1, in its twelfth stage, which will cover 192.7 km of the Mediterranean coast, from Salobreña to Estepona.
– It is expected to pass approximately between 13.15h and 13.20h along the old N-340 road and Avda. de Pescia, so from 12.45h until 14.00h, there will be partial or total road closures.
– The councillor for Safety and Transport, Francisco Arce, has recommended to residents and visitors that “as far as possible, they should not use their vehicles during these hours and if they need to get to an appointment, they should anticipate the traffic inconveniences that may arise”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-vuelta-ciclista-2022-pasara-el-jueves-por-nerja-y-maro/

RECALLS

Recall- Batches of Ardo “Fruitberry Mix” frozen berries recalled for hepatitis A infection: {Translation} 29/08/2022 17:45
– The health authorities are verifying the withdrawal from the market of three batches of frozen fruits of the forest of the Ardo brand which are infected with the hepatitis A virus and which have been distributed in Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Castile and Leon, Murcia, Valencia and the Basque Country.
– Specifically, it is the product “Fruitberry mix” (frozen fruit mix), in packs of 1 and 2.5 kilos, from Belgium, and sold in plastic bags, as detailed by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) in a statement.
– These are batches 586 22130 (preferential consumption 10-11-2024) and 586 22131 (preferential consumption 11-11-2024) in 1 kilo presentation; and batch 586 22131 (preferential consumption 31-05-2024) of 2.5 kilos.
– For the moment, there are no affected persons associated with this alert, according to the same sources.
– Consumers who have the product included in this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming it and return it to the point of purchase. Recalled items may appear different than in photo. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1070589/retiran-lotes-de-frutas-del-bosque-congeladas-al-estar-infectadas-de-hepatitis-a/

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DigameXtra No. 2347 Monday, August 29th, 2022

On August 29, 2022August 28, 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.
***Trips***
September
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30. We have a few seats still available.
October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 19- 23rd – 5 day trip to Mojacar, staying in a 4* hotel on a half board basis. Price includes hotel accommodation, coach fare, tips and 2 trips, one to the historic city of Cartagena and second – a visit to the Crystal Caves at Pulpi. €260pp based on 2 sharing a double room.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 18th – Wolf Park in Antequera
– 25th – Black Friday in the Nevada Centre, Granada
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30.
– 13th – Mrs Miggins home bake sale, orders taken now for Christmas cakes and puds, mincepies, sausage rolls, meat pies and curries.
– 23-27th – Christmas in Hotel Las Palmeras, Fuengirola. The price is €240pp based on 2 sharing a double room and single occupancy is €320. The price includes: Full board hotel accommodation, coach fare and tips.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

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Gonzalo live at Bea’s Postamt- Torrox Costa: Monday 29SEP
BLQ 80, Av Europa. FB

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Concert: International day of Solidarity. Art exhibition & concert by
Dana & Gianni. Wednesday 31 August from 9 pm to 11 pm Hard Rock Café Málaga (in the Port). Info / booking: 691737269

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XXIV Flamenco Night Of Algarrobo: Sat 3 Sep, 10pm
Tribute To Enrique Morente
From 10 P.M. In The “La Escalerilla” Park In Algarrobo (Málaga)
Free Entrance. Singing: – Kiki Morente – Rocío Luna – Manuel De La Tomasa – José Antonio Romero “El Perrito”. Flamenco Guitar Playing: – Chaparro De Córdoba – Rubén Lara – Agustín De La Fuente FB

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Pepe Romero Guitar Festival · Málaga 2022: Sept 22-30th
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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria – Personal tailor-made real estate:
– We have a family who are cash buyers looking for a property from Nerja to Torre del Mar; walking distance to the coast; must have minimum 3 bedrooms; sunny outside space with all year sun; private or communal pool or space for a pool; parking.
– If you are selling or thinking of selling please contact us for a no obligation chat.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Bissell floor cleaner 30€
– Solid pine bedroom set. Consists of chest of drawers Natural & yute color; matching bedside units, measurements 85 x 38 x 60cms; Natural & yute Bedside tables measurements 43 x 39 x 60cms. Price 195€ ( for the set )
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale: Wooden Table. A well made piece of quality furniture. Measures approx 35″ x 54″ x 31.5″ tall. Extends approx 44″ extra. 40 euro. Buyer to collect. The legs have been taken off ready for collection. Needs two people to lift it. Contact Colette. Torrox Costa.
Email: chaw dally ho @ gmail dot com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– 5 shelf shelving unit. 120w x 150h x 40d
Very solid and heavy, Can be fully dismantled for pickup. 50€
– Corner TV stand with swivel top on casters, 2 shelves below.
Matt grey. 95cm at widest edge. 45€
– Electric oil filled radiator, white, on castors, as new. 60cm x 65cm. 20€
All items, buyer collects. Robert, Sedella campo
Contact robandfiona@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 634301463.

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For Sale: Two single pine beds. 190 x 90. Includes mattresses only 6 months old. Good condition. Steam cleaned and sterile.
150 euro the pair. Can deliver Torrox / Nerja.
Paul. Torrox Campo. 618234367
fellows 186 @ hotmail.com

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For Sale: Powerful portable Air Condition. Sibir 14.000 Btu/h, 37x33x68 cm, new 600,–€…..Now 140,–€, Buyer collects. Jutta /Julie, Torrox Costa
Email: j.speyer at web.de

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Wanted: Long term Rental near Torrox Costa from October or November (minimum 3 months).
For retired 65 year old from UK with wife to join later
Somewhere between Caleta de Vélez and Nerja (Costa preferred but Pueblo near coast possible)
House share or house/pet sitting considered
David / Torrox Costa. WhatsApp: +44 779 2269523
Email: idavesmith@hotmail.co.uk

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SPAIN

The price of the light goes up this Monday 10.7%, to 423,36 euros/MWh: {Translation, summary} 28/08/2022 14:19
– The average price of the light to the customers of regulated tariff linked to the wholesale market will go up this Monday by 10.7% with respect to this Sunday, until the 423,36 euros per megawatt hour (MWh)
– In this way, the price has once again risen sharply and is approaching the maximums since the entry into force of the ‘Iberian exception’, which were set last Tuesday and Wednesday, when it climbed to 436.25 euros/MWh. The maximum price will be recorded between 21:00 and 22:00 hours, with 253.07 euros/MWh, while the minimum for the day, at 132.90 euros/MWh, will be between 15:00 and 16:00. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-precio-luz-sube-lunes-107-42336-euros-mwh-20220828141920.html

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Mysterious “Spanish Stonehenge” Built Around 5000 B.C. No Longer Submerged Due to Drought: The mysterious “Spanish Stonehenge” is no longer underwater. The Dolmen of Guadalperal is completely visible due to the lower water level in the Valdecañas reservoir (Cáceres). A persistent drought has caused the historic archaeological site, which had been hidden from view for decades, to surface. The treasure comprises hundreds of vertically stacked megalithic stones and is thought to have been created around 5,000 BC. Full article:
https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/52785/20220827/mysterious-spanish-stonehenge-longer-submerged.htm & VIDEO LINK

TRAVEL NEWS

The Iberia strike affects a Malaga-Madrid connection this Monday:
{Translation} 27 Aug, 2022 13:00h
– This Sunday begins a series of 10 days of strike among Iberia Express cabin crew (TCP) called by USO, in a protest that demands better wages in the negotiation of the agreement, from which CC.OO., the other central with representation in the company, has dissociated itself.
– After an unsuccessful attempt to reach a compromise this Friday at the negotiating table of the 2nd Iberia Express Flight Attendants Agreement, USO is maintaining the strike until 6 September for the 532 crew members of the airline. The Ministry of Transport set the minimum services, which are between 32% and 85% of the services operated to or from Madrid by Iberia Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Iberia.
– The company has announced the cancellation of 24 flights, all of them not included in the minimum services, with origin or destination in Madrid-Barajas for tomorrow and Monday and Tuesday, so that only those that Transport has established as minimum services will operate.
– The trade union calling the strike puts the number of Madrid-Barajas-based flights that will be suspended on the 10 days for which the strike has been called at 92, but airline sources specify that the suspensions from the 31st onwards have not yet been decided. Iberia Express says that on the 28th and 29th it will cancel one return flight per day with the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Seville and Santiago; on the 29th one with Malaga (return), and on the 30th another return flight in each case with the Balearic Islands, Seville and Santiago.
– The 3,000 customers that the airline calculates will be affected by these cancellations have been notified of the changes. Some 66% have been rebooked on other flights and 34% are waiting to choose the alternative that suits them best (alternative transport, reimbursement, change of date or vouchers). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/huelga-Iberia-afecta-conexion-Malaga-Madrid_0_1714928902.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Serena, Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry: The American siblings, who have won two of their 14 women’s doubles Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows, were given a wild-card entry by the U.S. Tennis Association on Saturday, making it their first tournament as a team in more than four years.
– Serena announced this month that she is preparing to end her playing career and, while she did not explicitly say the U.S. Open would be her final event, she has indicated it will be.
– Serena, who turns 41 next month, and Venus, who turned 42 in June, won women’s doubles championships at the U.S. Open in 1999, the year Serena won her first major singles trophy at age 17 in New York, and 2009. Their other Grand Slam triumphs in doubles: six at Wimbledon, four at the Australian Open and two at the French Open. The most recent came at the All England Club in 2016. Photo: AP /Darron Cummings. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-open-tennis-championships-sports-new-york-venus-williams-ab65d8dfc1c8b2e204a859787295a417

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Bicycle Racing: La Vuelta cycling event will pass through the cities of Malaga and Marbella this week. Beware of traffic blockages in Malaga and Marbella the afternoon of Thursday, September 1.
Stage 10. Individual time-trial Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Elche > Alicante 30.9 km
Stage 11. Flat. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 El Pozo Alimentación > Cabo de Gata 191.2 km
Stage 12. Flat. Uphill finale Thursday, September 1, 2022 Salobreña > Peñas Blancas. Estepona 192.7 km
Stage 13. Flat. Friday, September 2, 2022 Ronda > Montilla 168.4 km
See the full route and schedule here on the official website: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/overall-route

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DigameXtra No. 2346 – WEEKEND EDITION – Saturday, August 27th, 2022

On August 27, 2022August 26, 2022 By Naythan

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Trapiche Market is CLOSED for the summer holidays:
Next market is Tuesday 6th September 2022 from 09:30 hrs -13:30 hrs every Tuesday.
We wish you all a fantastic summer and hope to see you all in September.
You can still contact our stall holders via our Facebook page.
If you would like a stall for September please contact Anita. We have space for second hand stalls, a hair dresser, a nail technician, craft stalls and more!
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
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Club Internacional de Nerja: The club reopens Saturday 3 September at Calle San Juan 42. It will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm and every Monday evening from 7.30pm for the games and social night. There is a full programme of activities and excursions lined up for the autumn. For further info: FB or visit the club.

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Rock of the Ages Band: Saturday 27 Aug 8pm
The Boma Bar, Av. de Mijas km 2.5. , Alhaurín el Grande
Please book for dinner. Vegan options available +34 952 49 11 94
Info / Map: https://www.theboma.es/
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II Festival de Charangas (brass bands) – Padul: Sat. 3 Sept.
The event, which aims to promote the music of the brass band in the province, is part of a whole day of leisure in the municipality with numerous activities. The festival will take place in the courtyard of the Centro Cultural Federico García Lorca, from 12:00 hours.
During the day, there will be performances, parades, food and drink, in addition to the music contest, charangas, which starts at 16:30 hours. The participants are the Charanga “The Tropachequera” of Murcia; the Charanga “Ponte A Milnoh”, in Granada; the Charanga “Bongo Band”, of Alicante; Charanga “Not Nor Nothin’”, from Málaga; and the Charanga “Without Control”, de León.
At the end of the contest, the bands will perform on the streets of the municipality and for the evening will be the presentation of awards. Subsequently, will take the stage New Headdresses, a musical project. VIDEO LINK

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Oktoberfest Weekend at Maraboo Restaurant Lounge- Marbella:
Fri 9 Sep (from 6pm), Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sep (1-6pm)
Live music with the Rocket BoyZ, with Astrid Kramer
Av Duque de Ahumada 14, Local 3, Marbella 29602. Tel 633040044
Bavarian specialties – pork loin / pork knuckles, please pre-order
Prize for best dressed couple.

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Donate Blood in Competa: Thurs Sept 1st, 17:30-21:30
Fábrica de las Bragas. FB

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Cala Mijas Festival to include free concerts by the sea: Thur Sept 1 thru Sat Sept 3.
– The music will not be only playing at the Sonora Mijas venue at the Cala Mijas Festival next month- this international event will also include a series of free concerts by the beach, with a total of 15 bands and artists performing including La Dani, Kumbia Queers, Rakky Ripper, Laguna Goons and Dengue Dengue Dengue and DJs such as Dinamarca, GAZZI and 8kitoo, among others.
– These performances will take place from 1 to 3 September, on the same days as the rest of the main programme, which has Arctic Monkeys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Liam Gallagher, The Chemical Brothers and Kraftwerk as headline acts.
– The beach concerts will start at midday each day. Full details at:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/cala-music-festival-20220819110153-nt.html

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Dining room table 25€ 140 x 80 x 73cms
– Matching coffee table 20€ 101 x 56 x 46cms
– Mirror with drawer 25€ 120 x 42cms
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Powerful mixer, Silvercrest, 900 W, used 3-4 times., 28€
– Decorated electric lamp, black, metal, 2 m height, dismantled in 2 pieces, 29€
– Heavy metal bar. Fantastic swing. Heavy metal bar for a swing, easy to fix with just one strong screw against any wall, with a metal chain, (included), seat included, suitable in or outside the house, height 2 m, original price €99, now 38€
Buyer collects. Jutta / Julie, Torrox Costa
Email: j.speyer@web.de

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For Sale, 3 items: Terracotta Plant Pots ( measurements in cm )
– 1 x circular 52 Dia x 37 H €20.00
– 4 x square 48 x 48 x 48 €12.00 each
– 4 x square 38 x 38 x 38 €10.00 each
All prices Ono, please contact Aidey / Canillas de Aceituno
WhatsApp /mobile: +44 7811 466234
email: aideydessent@mac.com

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Lost Spectacles: Lost in Torrox on Friday in the area of the Farmacia on the Plaza or possibly the main carpark leaving Torrox,
Spectacles for distance driving in soft red cover .
If found please email: mauren.plant7@gmail.com
or telephone 951067756. Maureen/ Torrox Campo

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News & Articles

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Covid Andalucia- Drop in admissions to 267, with 31 deaths: {Translation, summary} 26/08/2022 12:42
– Andalusia has registered a total of 1,311 new cases of coronavirus since last Tuesday, of which 757 have occurred in people over 60. The number of deaths has risen by 31.
– This was indicated by the Regional Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs in the Covid-19 communiqué released on Friday, which also indicated that Andalusia continues to reduce the number of hospitalised patients – a situation that has existed since the end of July – and recorded 27 fewer than last Tuesday, to 267, while admissions to care units rose by three to eleven.
– By provinces, Malaga recorded 53 hospitalised patients, of which two are in ICU, followed by Seville, with 48 hospitalised patients and one in ICU; Cadiz, with 42 and two in ICU; Jaen, with 33 hospitalised patients, of which three are in ICU; Granada with 28, none in ICU; Almeria, with 24, one in ICU; Cordoba, with 21 and two in ICU and Huelva, with 18, none in ICU.
– With regard to the current average incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, this has fallen to 108.43 points per 100,000 inhabitants, 9.24 points less than three days ago. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1070176/andalucia-sigue-bajando-ingresados-hasta-267-suma-1311-casos-y-31-muertes-por-covid/

SPAIN

NEW LAWS: What changes in Spain in September 2022?:
– Spain’s energy saving law comes into effect. In a bid to save energy, Spain’s government recently announced a whole host of energy saving measures that come into force from September. Under the government decree, air conditioning must be turned down and set at no lower than 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit) during the warmest months of the year, in rules affecting everything from public transport to shops, offices, theatres and cinemas. The legislation also affects heating in winter, when temperatures can be set no higher than 19C. The decree also requires that from 10:00 pm, shops switch off window-display lighting in a move also affecting the illumination of public buildings.
– Sexual consent law. Known as the “Only yes means yes” law, Spain is to tighten its sexual consent laws with a bill that was given the green light by parliament on August 25th with 205 votes in favour and 141 against, meaning it will be in force in September 2022. It involves a reform of Spain’s criminal code that now defines rape as sex without clear consent. “Consent is recognised only when a person has freely demonstrated it through actions which, in the context of the circumstances of the case, clearly express the person’s will,” it says.
Until now, rape victims needed to prove that they had been subjected to violence or intimidation. The new law also tightens the rules on street harassment, expands emotional and sexual education in schools and strengthens protection and compensation for victims of sexual violence.
– Migrant workers law set for approval. Spain has amended its immigration laws to make it easier for non-EU citizens (UK nationals, Americans etc) to work in the country in a bid to address some of its most pressing labour shortages. The changes will, the government hopes, come into force from September and help resolve some of the bureaucratic obstacles which often prevent Spain from using its migrant population to cover labour shortages. There are three main changes:
*Undocumented third-country nationals who have lived in Spain for two years or more can seek temporary residency papers.
*Non-EU students will be able to work up to 30 hours a week while studying, and to start work in Spain at the end of their studies.
*Non-EU nationals will be able to obtain a work visa to come to Spain more easily and take up jobs in areas facing labour shortages i.e. tourism, construction, agriculture.
– Insolvency law changes. On August 25th, the Spanish Congress of Deputies approved a change of rules for the country’s insolvency laws. The approved reform seeks to streamline the bankruptcy process for small businesses and self-employed workers in Spain, detect potential bankruptcy earlier and offer alternatives to the liquidation of companies. The government also wants the requirements to be in line with the rest of the European Union’s rules. In essence, when a company in Spain is experiencing financial difficulties, even if there is no immediate risk of insolvency, it may request an early restructuring in order to avoid a progressive deterioration of its assets, and its creditors will not be able to file for bankruptcy. The changes, which will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official State Gazette (in mid September), likely came too late to stop a flurry of bankruptcy applications as Spain’s Covid bankruptcy moratorium ended two months ago.
– Update on deal for UK licence holders in Spain? Will September be the month when UK licence holders residing in Spain are finally allowed to exchange their permits for Spanish ones and get back on the road? Don’t hold your breath. The UK Embassy in Madrid has not provided affected drivers with an update since August 12th, which in any case didn’t offer any new information. August is after all a holiday month when not many official matters get finalised in Spain, but even when Spain’s bureaucratic army of civil servants are back at the office, things tend to go slowly. Full article (possible paywall depending on what browser you use, I viewed it using Firefox, in “Reader View”): https://www.thelocal.es/20220826/new-laws-what-changes-in-spain-in-september-2022/

ANDALUCIA

The BOE announces the auction of more than a hundred of properties in Andalusia: {Translation}
– For those people who want to buy a property, the auctions of the State Agency of the Official State Gazette (BOE) may be an opportunity. These are properties that have been expropriated or that the owners are no longer able to pay for and they are put up for auction at a much reduced price.
– Anyone can participate in the auction. All you have to do is register on the BOE’s electronic auction portal and make a minimum deposit through your bank account to ensure that you are not bidding for nothing, but with a real intention to buy.
***Where are properties auctioned in Andalusia?***
– In Andalusia there are more than a hundred properties available, including homes, plots of land, commercial premises and high-end cars, with Almeria, Granada, Malaga and Seville as the main destination provinces:
Almeria: 23
Cadiz: 9
Cordoba: 3
Granada: 20
Huelva: 4
Jaen: 3
Malaga: 22
Seville: 17
– In Almeria (23) we can find a couple of properties from 7,655.78 euros, located in CL/ Del Ingenio, 55 and CL/Mariana Pineda 5 or a detached house in La Mojonera (Almeria), with a value of 238,171.00 euros auctioned from 134,710.93 euros.
– In Cádiz (9) there are some properties in Arcos or Algeciras, under 60,000 euros, and in Córdoba (3) a house is available in CL/Escritor Carrillo Laso, 8B, from 6,457.74 euros.
– There is a greater offer in Granada (20), where garages, storerooms and rustic properties predominate. As far as properties are concerned, there is a detached single-family house in Armilla within the Urbanisation El Mexuar, with three floors, covered terrace and turret with a total usable area of 194 square metres, valued at 230,414.00 euros, while the amount claimed is 185,852.84 euros.
– In Huelva (4) and Jaén there is little supply. Just a couple of assets in Puebla de Guzmán and a rustic property in Isla Cristina, in the case of the land in Huelva, and two garages and a detached house in Torredonjimeno, if we are interested in acquiring in Jaén (3).
– In Malaga (22) there is a wide range of storage rooms and parking spaces, and several properties in Benahavís, where the most expensive house in Spain is located, stand out. Specifically in Urbanización El Paraíso, where flats valued at between 200,000 and 340,000 euros are available at half price.
– Finally, in Seville (17) there is also a proliferation of garages, especially in the town of Fuentes de Andalucía, and a lot of seventeen properties in Sanlúcar la Mayor, valued at almost 17 million euros, stands out for its high value, but will be awarded independently.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/BOE-subasta-centenar-propiedades-Andalucia_0_1714628753.html

MALAGA

Some People Prefer Fresh Water To The Costa Beaches- The most spectacular pools and natural pools in the province of Malaga: {Translation}
– The province has several ponds, mostly concentrated in the Costa del Sol and the Serranía de Ronda, where you can take a dip. To reach some of them you need to follow a hiking route, but every effort has its reward, and at the end of the route you will find these spectacular spots where you can enjoy the last few weeks of summer with your family or friends.
1. Charco Frío (Benaoján): It is probably one of the most beautiful natural spaces in the province. In the natural park of the Sierra de Grazalema is the Charco Frío, right at the foot of the Cueva del Gato. It is forbidden to enter it, but the pool alone is worth the visit. The temperature of the water lives up to its name and the central area is the deepest. The site was declared a Natural Monument of Andalusia in 2011.

2. Charcos del Infierno y la Paloma (Casares): From the emblematic Baños de Hedionda, a path runs parallel to the course of the Manilva river, leading to the puddle of El Infierno, a pool embedded in a ravine that causes the river to cascade into several waterfalls. Access is somewhat difficult, which is why it is not as crowded as other sites. On the way between the baths and the Charco del Infierno you will also find the pool of La Paloma, where the water has carved a channel in the rocky wall.

3. El Chorro: A real classic. The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, originally called the Chorro reservoir, not only supplies water to the province. It has become a major attraction for bathing and water sports. It is the only reservoir, together with La Viñuela, with areas that are officially suitable for bathing, and it also has the added attraction of being very close to the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, where the popular Caminito del Rey (King’s Little Path) is located.

4. Charco de las Viñas (Ojén): Very close to the cemetery of Ojén is the pool of Las Viñas, which for decades has been used as a municipal swimming pool. The spot is thanks to the river Tejar, a tributary of the river Real, and the best thing about it is that it is easily accessible from the village by walking down some steps next to the cemetery.

5. Río Turón (El Burgo): The river Turón forms some unique pools as it passes through Ardales, but it is closer to El Burgo where it leaves some extraordinary images that the residents of the nearby villages have enjoyed for decades. The Largo del Dique pool is ideal for swimming, although the water temperature is quite cold. The vegetation of this enclave in the Sierra de las Nieves creates some shady areas in which to spend the day.

6. Charco del Canalón (Istán): The artificial waterfall created by an irrigation channel makes the Charco del Canalón a very popular spot during the summer season. Located in the municipality of Istán, it forms part of the course of the Verde river, which covers the stones with green mould, making it difficult to walk without slipping. The pool is quite deep and the rocks on the shore are perfect for sitting on.

7. Charca de las Nutrias (Estepona): The river Castor, which rises in Sierra Bermeja, leaves a beautiful pool of clear water known as Charca de las Nutrias (Otter Pond) as it passes through the municipality of Estepona. To get there you have to walk along part of the course of the river and a dirt track that is closed to traffic. A small sacrifice to enjoy the surroundings. Its main attractions are its size and the fact that it has a small beach where you can rest after the walk.

8. Pozas del Padrón (Estepona): Also in Estepona, the Padrón River leaves a dream postcard. The crystal-clear waters of the Charca de la Extranjera reflect the intense green of the surrounding vegetation, which also provides shade in some spots. You can get there by car until you reach an esplanade where you can park. From this point, a path leads to the riverbed and up several metres to the pond.
Photos: ABC.ES. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/viajar/ruta-pozas-piscinas-naturales-espectaculares-provincia-malaga-20220826071501-nts.html

SPORTS

F1 News- Verstappen, Leclerc and more set for Belgian Grand Prix grid penalties after power unit changes:
– Verstappen, Leclerc, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Haas’s Mick Schumacher and Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas will all be required to start from the back of the grid after their teams opted to make the changes at a Spa track where overtaking is traditionally more feasible than at certain other circuits.
– The penalties will shake up the championship fight between Leclerc and Verstappen nicely, leaving both title protagonists to duke it out from the back of the Spa grid – while Mercedes will hope that the removal of the front-runners might open up the chance for them to claim their first victory in 2022. Full article: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-leclerc-and-more-set-for-belgian-grand-prix-grid-penalties-after.2XnehWp6I29AdvqnTeyF8P.html

TECH

This Is Why Password Manager Apps are a Bad Idea- Hackers Breach “LastPass” Developer System to Steal Source Code:
– “An unauthorized party gained access to portions of the LastPass development environment through a single compromised developer account and took portions of source code and some proprietary LastPass technical information,” LastPass CEO Karim Toubba said.
Amidst ongoing investigation into the incident, the company said it has engaged the services of a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm and that it has implemented additional countermeasures.
– While LastPass claims no customer data or encrypted passwords were accessed, that is impossible to confirm when the source code has been comprimised. It will take months for them to complete a full forensic analysis of the attack, and only after that will they know the full extent of the damage done.
– There are no recommended actions for LastPass users to take at this time.
Reference: https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/hackers-breach-lastpass-developer.html

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DigameXtra No. 2345 Friday, August 26th, 2022

On August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 By Naythan

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Today – Nerja hosts the XXVIII Provincial Chess Circuit: Fri. 27 Aug, 4-9pm. At the Nerja Municipal Indoor Pavilion.
The tournament will be played in seven rounds, uses the Swiss system, and will be valid for the Elo scoring system of the Andalusian Federation FADA.
There is no age limit to participate, and both children and adults can register. The deadline will remain open until Friday, 26 August, and must be made through the website of the Chess Delegation of Malaga, http://www.ajedrezmalaga.org

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The Flying Dolphins at Bar Atila: Sat. 27th August at 9pm
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table & pre-order meals
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Puente don Manuel

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Torrox Events September 2022:
– Flavors of El Morche. 1st to the 4th of September at the Paseo Marítimo de El Morche. Enjoy 7 international cuisines with the flavour of our local products. The best live music.
– Tourist Day. Saturday 10th September. A full programme of activities throughout the day and a grand gala with a stellar performance on the Balcón Mirador next to the Lighthouse in Torrox Costa.
– Oktoberfest. 22nd to 25th September at Avenida Esperanto.
– Torrox Fair. 28th of September to the 2nd of October. Music, concerts, dances & fun.

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Velez-Malaga Concerts: Aug-Sep 2022

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End of Summer Festival VI- Torre del Mar: Sunday, August 28
Featuring the artist Omar Montes as the main performance at 22:00.
It will take place as usual on the stage installed on the El Copo beach. There will be a fireworks display and music.

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Torremolinos Flamenco Festival- Sept 10th: Town hall has announced that the XXXIII edition of its famous flamenco festival will be held in the Plaza de Toros on Saturday 10 September. For the first time in its long history entrance to the festival, which begins at 10pm, will be free until full capacity is reached. Photo: ABC. More at: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benalmadena-torremolinos/free-flamenco-festival-20220817155257-nt.html

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa:
CLOSED FOR MONTH OF AUG., REOPENS FIRST WEEK OF SEP. 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. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Sofa. Good quality leather sofa 200 x 85cms Price 100€
– Corner Sofa. Large good quality corner white leather sofa. Approx 240 x 220cms Price 250€
– Natural & yute coffee table 60 x 60 x 58cms. Price 60€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale: Coffee table. Black, chrome and glass coffee table, 110 x 60 cm. approx. 30€. Email Graham, Nerja: gandvfrancis@icloud.com

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For Sale: Food grade band saw which has been used for cutting frozen fish, it has a stainless steel blade & is offered for sale with two spare blades. €100.00
Contact John, Cómpeta on WhatsApp: 653111189 or by
email: johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Fishing Rod. Kali Kunnan 4.23 meter Carbon Fibre surfcasting rod
+ Ferrari Potenza 7500 Fishing reel with line. Rod very good condition. Reel good condition (some chipping). 40 Euro the pair.
– Decathlon Surf Board. 10 Euro
Ken / Nerja. Tel 654728380 or Whatsapp 654728380
Email: kenseal at gmail dot com
Pickup in Nerja, Supersol/Carrefour (old Bridge) or Torrox Campo

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Sofa. Well maintained solid bamboo sofa (indoor) with cushions €50
W: 135, D: 95, H: 92
– Tilt mirror in pine with two small drawers €10. W:88, H:89
Lisbet, Torrox Campo
Contact: lisbetlindberg28@gmail.com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Asian tablecloth with 12 napkins for table size 185×80 mm 30 Euros
– Camera Lot. Includes: 1 x Asahi Pentax K 1000 camera (film, not digital)
1 x Series 1 Sunagor 80-205 mm F 39 lens
1 x Soligor c/d Auto lens 28mmF 3.8
1 x Vivitar zoom flash + Many accessories
Lot sale price 45 euros
Trevor / Lynn, Nerja 646923700

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NERJA

Nerja town hall now accepts online card payments via its web portal:
– Nerja has launched a new municipal tax portal that will make tax payments easier and more efficient and will save residents from having to go to the bank or town hall.
– The tool, which can be accessed through the web https://tributos.nerja.es, will not only allow residents to make payments of municipal taxes online by card, but it will also allow them to access forms.
– The portal also allows residents to consult the pending debt payments and other council notifications. Other procedures can also be carried out, such as registering or modifying direct debits, managing personal data or paying taxes. Access to the tax portal of the can be done with the digital certificate or with the Cl@ve identification system. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/nerja-online-payments-20220824180541-nt.html

ENERGY CRISIS

Fleet of hydrogen powered passenger trains begins service in Germany: The 14 trains use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity that powers the engines. The German government has backed expanding the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels.
Alstom says the Coradia iLint trains have a range of up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) and a maximum speed of 140 kph (87 mph). By using hydrogen produced with renewable energy the trains will save 1.6 million liters (more than 422,000 gallons) of diesel fuel a year.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/technology-germany-government-and-politics-b96b031cfeb12ea69ae078664b2eb6c4

SPORTS

Tennis News- Djokovic will miss the U.S. Open as he is unable to travel to New York without COVID vaccine: Former world number one Novak Djokovic will miss the U.S. Open after he said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York for the tournament, having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Current rules require travellers to show proof of full vaccination to board flights to and enter the United States. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/djokovic-says-he-is-unable-travel-new-york-us-open-2022-08-25/

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Tennis News- US Open First Round Draws:

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Football News- UEFA Champions League group stage draw: Here are the results of the draw from Thursday. Source:
https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/draws/2023/2001673/

OTHER

Scientists discover material capable of ‘thinking’:
– The technology is based on the same methods as used in integrated circuits, which typically rely on silicon semiconductors in order to process information in a way that is similar to the role played by the brain in the human body.
– The research team discovered that integrated circuits capable of performing computational tasks could be achieved using “nearly any material” around us.
– “We have created the first example of an engineering material that can simultaneously sense, think and act upon mechanical stress, without requiring additional circuits to process such signals,” said Ryan Harne, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State. “The soft polymer material acts like a brain that can receive digital strings of information that are then processed, resulting in new sequences of digital information that can control reactions.” Full article: https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/scientists-discover-material-capable-thinking-150049550.html

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DigameXtra No. 2344 Thursday, August 25th, 2022

On August 25, 2022August 24, 2022 By Naythan

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Mad Cool’s Andalucía Big Festival: 8 to 10 September
At Malaga’s Cortijo de Torres fairground. The festival will take place in the fairground and not on Sacaba Beach as originally planned.
Three stages and a big wheel ride which will provide a completely different way of seeing and listening to the performers.
The organisers have also said they will soon be announcing the act which will headline along with Jamiroquai and Muse, replacing Rage Against the Machine, who had to cancel their European tour.
The situation at the moment is that the headline acts will be Muse and Jamiroquai (this is the only concert in Europe for the latter), and there will be around 50 other performers including Years&Years, Biffy Clyro, Nova Twins, Michael Kiwanuka, Paolo Nutini, Stereophonics, Run the Jewwls, Vetusta Morla, Los Planetas, Sylvie Kreusch, Morgan, 091 and María José Llergó.
Tix: https://madcoolfestival.es/en/tickets-mad-cool.php

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Activities For Bored Teens & Adventurous Adults- Eagles Survival Training:
Come and spend a few hours or a day with us and explore the following activities:
Flint Napping, Primitive skills, Tracking, Navigation, Water Sourcing and Filtration, Fire making, Shelter building, Knife and axe throwing,
Archery, Blowing pipes, Cordage, Natural glue making, Primitive weapon making, Fishing, hunting and trapping techniques, Forage,
Camouflage, Use of rubbish for survival, Survival skills and more…
Located 20-minutes from the towns of Motril, Salobreña and Almuñecar in the foothills of the Alpujarras region in the shadows of the towering Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Why not drop off the teens for the day, then head back to Motril for a day of shopping or to the beach for a peaceful day without the nervous young-uns?
We hope to see you soon. Contact us for more details.
Velez de Benadaulla, Granada tel 642089877 / 642564369 FB

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Cambrian Restoration And Antiques:
With 50 years of experience in the antiques and restoration business in Europe and the United States, I have worked on a wide range of restoration projects and hold a varied stock of antique furniture, ceramics, rustic items, artwork, rugs, clocks, and many other interesting items, which I aim to sell off in order to retire.
My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Tiffany style standard lamp 110€
– Tiffany style cat lamp 30€
– Tiffany style table top lamp 60€
Contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Bike. BTwin 6061 Road Bike. Blue/Silver and in good condition. €90
– 3 Tubs of High Strength Turmeric Curcumin & Ginger. High Strength 2000mg. 180 Tablets,1 a day. Completely Sealed. Expiry date June 2025. Price €15 each or €40 the 3.
Peter. Benajarafe. 608562180

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For Sale: Ebike. Elife 300 city folding bike. 36v. Good working order. 295 euros. James / Gwyneth. El Morche.
Phone +447936542728 OR Email: gwynny1604@hotmail.com

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For Sale: Panasonic 4 in 1 Oven/Grill/Steamer/Microwave
Model NN-DS596M ; 56.6 x 44.2 x 56.8 cm ; 18 months old
In perfect condition. Great option for limited spaces. 175€
(404€ cheapest online). Collection only
Claire, Mezquitilla, Algarrobo Costa
clairee_tomkins@hotmail.com
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Stanley tool caddy with wheels (and dust) €20
– 2x Roof bars: one set lockable for cars with solid roof rails (no gap between roof and rail); one set of universal hollow type. €15 each set
John/ Iznate 646857775

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FREE: Washing machine. We have just bought a new washing machine although the old one is still going strong but in view of age and slight cosmetic damage we are offering it free of charge to whoever will collect from Torre del Mar. If not collected soon it will go to Punto Limpio. The model is Electrolux EWF 12480W with 7kg capacity and max spin speed 1200 rpm.
Phone or Whatsapp Harold / Linda, Torre del Mar 647420188

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Damp Fix: I have a problem with rising damp / humidity in an internal hallway, I would like to find a reputable specialist company who can deal with this. Any recommendations please?
Joan, Malaga. Email: joanhowley999 @ gmail.com

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Europe reaches the 16,750 cases of monkey pox, with Spain as a leader with 6,119: {Translation, summary} 23/08/2022 17:47
– European countries have reported a total of 16,750 confirmed cases of monkeypox as of 22 August, with Spain leading the way (6,119), according to data released Tuesday by the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC).
– Behind Spain are Germany (3,295), France (2,889), the Netherlands (1. 090), Portugal (810), Italy (689), Belgium (624), Austria (218), Denmark (169), Sweden (141), Poland (116), Ireland (113), Norway (76), Hungary (63), Greece (52), Luxembourg (45), Slovenia (43), Czech Republic (39), Romania (34), Malta (31), Croatia (22), Finland (22), Iceland (12), Slovakia (12), Estonia (9), Lithuania (5), Bulgaria (4), Cyprus (4) and Latvia (4).
– Since the start of the monkeypox outbreak and as of 18 August, the following Western Balkan countries have reported confirmed monkeypox cases: Serbia (31), Bosnia and Herzegovina (3) and Montenegro (1). In addition, five cases have been reported in Turkey.
– In the current outbreak in non-endemic countries, cases continue to be identified mainly among groups of men who have sex with men (MSM) aged 18-50 years.
– According to the ECDC’s latest risk assessment, the likelihood of monkeypox spreading in networks of people with multiple sexual partners in the EU is considered “high” and the likelihood of it spreading among the general population is considered “very low”.
– The ECDC explains that although some severe cases (including encephalitis) have been reported recently, the impact of the disease “remains low in most cases”. The overall risk is therefore assessed as “moderate” for people with multiple sexual partners (including some MSM groups) and low for the general population. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1069884/europa-alcanza-los-16750-casos-de-viruela-del-mono-con-espana-como-lider-con-6119/

SPAIN

The price of electricity in Spain soars to another record high, 436.25 euros/MWh: {Translation, summary} 24/08/2022 09:41
– The average price of electricity for regulated tariff customers linked to the wholesale market will rise again this Wednesday, with an increase of 19.4% compared to yesterday, to 436.25 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), thus registering a new maximum since the gas cap came into force.
– In the absence of the ‘Iberian exception’ mechanism to cap the price of gas for electricity generation, the price of electricity in Spain would average around 502.11 euros/MWh, which is around 65.86 euros/MWh more than with the compensation for regulated tariff customers, who will thus pay 15% less on average.
– Electricity market prices for Wednesday in other European countries are also at record highs. In the case of France it is above 645 euros/MWh, while in Germany it is over 624 euros/MWh and in Belgium it is over 611 euros/MWh. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1069865/el-precio-de-la-luz-se-dispara-y-marca-otro-maximo-43625-eurosmwh/

COSTA DEL SOL

Eight beaches on the Costa del Sol where you can take your dog this summer: This year, families with dogs have a total of eight beaches in Malaga province where they can spend the day with their four-legged pets. From Marbella to Torrox these are the ‘pet-friendly’ spaces where owners must control their dogs at all times, take charge of animal droppings, and carry the dog’s documentation. Photo: SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/costa-del-sol-dog-beaches-20220822110417-nt.html

EUROPE

MEPs Set to Adopt New Laws to ‘Improve’ Lives of Europeans:
– According to the Parliament, the EU will adopt new laws on energy security, gender equality, and artificial intelligence, among others, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
– In her third State of the Union address, the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to outline the main priorities and challenges for the next 12 months. Moreover, in the debate that will take place in Strasbourg on September 14, MEPs will scrutinize the Commission’s work over the past year and make sure that the main concerns of Europeans are addressed.
– The Parliament explains that energy security has emerged as a major concern since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has led to a sharp jump in oil and gas prices across Europe. Taking into account such a situation, the Parliament is expected to vote on measures that aim to reduce the reliance of the EU on Russian fossil fuels and increase the production of green energy.
– Additionally, the first EU legislation on adequate minimum wages is also set to be adopted by the Parliament in September. The law requires EU countries to make sure that their national statutory minimum wage allows for a decent standard of living. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/meps-set-to-adopt-new-laws-to-improve-lives-of-europeans/

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Macron warned the French on Wednesday of tough months ahead as the world faces “the end of abundance”, meanwhile the cap on French energy prices will soon end: After a summer of drought, massive wildfires and war in Ukraine, the 44-year-old Macron delivered a stark speech at the start of the first cabinet meeting after the country’s traditional August holiday break. “I believe that we are in the process of living through a tipping point or great upheaval. Firstly because we are living through… what could seem like the end of abundance,” he said. “I believe that what we are going through is rather a big shift, a big change,” Macron said, urging his ministers to be ambitious and for the French to face this new reality. “The moment we are living … may seem to be structured by a series of crises, each more serious than the other,” Macron said, referring to the drought, fires and storms that have hit France during the summer as well as the Ukraine war and disruptions to global trade. “Freedom has a cost,” Macron said, referring to the war in Ukraine. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20220824-macron-warns-french-of-tough-times-ahead-end-to-energy-price-cap

ENERGY CRISIS

PP Opposes Proposed New Energy Bill Due To Be Voted On Today: {Translation}
– The PP has demanded this Wednesday that Spain’s Government negotiate another decree law with energy saving measures and separately approve another new one with the planned aid for transport and study grants already contained in the decree law to be voted on Thursday, which it has called to “paralyse”.
– In a press conference in the Lower House, its parliamentary spokeswoman, Cuca Gamarra, has justified the rejection of the ‘popular’ on Thursday to the decree of energy saving to be a plan “approved unilaterally” and that “represents an imposition”. “They are not recommendations, but obligations,” she lamented.
– Therefore, he has demanded to rethink the energy saving measures, negotiate them with traders – “the main affected”, he said -, the autonomous communities and the opposition, and approve another decree law with the aid provided for in the decree, which they do endorse, and they call to extend with others to road transport.
– With regard to what should change in the energy saving plan to comply with the European Commission’s ruling in the context of the crisis unleashed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gamarra has opted for Spain to achieve a reduction in its consumption through recommendations rather than obligations, such as those contained in the decree for air conditioning temperature or street lighting.
– “There is a huge difference between imposing something and recommending it”, she argued, assuring that “Spaniards are responsible and aware” and that therefore “they will accept this recommendation if it is compatible with the exercise of their economic activity”.
– The PP parliamentary spokeswoman regretted that these measures, which affect businesses in terms of opening hours or “additional costs simply to open the door”, have been “imposed” without prior dialogue, which is why she has demanded that they be reconsidered and other measures be approved after negotiation. Source. Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-pp-exige-negociar-otro-decreto-ahorro-energetico-aprobar-ayudas-transporte-20220824152327.html

TRAVEL NEWS

Travellers Share Most “Nonsense” Reasons They Have Received for Their Rejected Schengen Visa Application:
– In 2021 the rejection rate of Schengen visa applications worldwide reached its peak, with 13.4 per cent out of the total number of travellers receiving a negative response in their application. Recently, many travellers have taken to Twitter to share the reason why their application has been rejected, calling the reasons “nonsense” and “without a basis.”
– Under claims that more visa applications are being rejected in 2022, some applicants now want their money back in cases when their visa is not approved. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/travellers-share-most-nonsense-reasons-they-have-received-for-their-rejected-schengen-visa-application/

TECH

Facebook experienced bizarre bug Wednesday morning that filled user feeds with endless posts from celebrity accounts: {It happened to me too. My timeline was filled with posts about about some heavy metal musician I never heard of, who had died. The posts were from a variety of pages I had never even visited. -Ed.}
– Multiple Verge staffers who attempted to use the social media network experienced the same issue, where their main News Feed was flooded with minor posts sent to pages for artists like Lady Gaga, Nirvana, and The Beatles. As of 5:15AM ET the issue appears to have been resolved after creating three hours of chaos.
– Writing on Twitter, Meta spokesperson Alexandru Voica blamed an unspecified “configuration change” for the problem, and said it had since been resolved.
– Although it didn’t appear to be an outage in the traditional sense, users took to Downdetector to report problems starting at just before 2:00AM ET. However, a status dashboard for Meta didn’t report any issues through the period. A representative from Meta did not immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment. Full article:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/24/23319552/facebook-bug-celebrity-spam-memes-carnage

OTHER

One of the world’s largest megalithic concentrations discovered in Spain:
– Archaeologists describe the finding as ‘unique.’ It includes the discovery of 526 menhirs, or standing stones, from between the sixth and third millennia BC.
– Three megalithic sites have subsequently been discovered. The stone monuments were likely constructed for the purpose of monitoring the growing seasons and observing astronomical events. Experts from the universities of Huelva and Alcalá de Henares noted that the massive complex began to be erected at the end of the sixth millennium BC and stood for almost 3,000 years. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-08-21/one-of-the-worlds-largest-megalithic-concentrations-discovered-in-spain.html

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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
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Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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