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Lee Townsend: Live Music Friday 29 April 20.00 – 22.00.
Legends Bar, Torre del Mar. For table booking/Event Food Chicken Korma Curry please pre-book. Tel 951 53 58 71
Calle Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez 9-G 29740 Torre del Mar FB

Dutch Rock’n’Roll with Puck Loco: Costa del Sol Tour 2022
Featuring Dirk Vermeij & Band
-Fri 29 Apr, La Caterina, Estepona
-Sat 30 Apr, Louie louie, Estepona
-Sun 1 May, The Family Bar, Fuengirola
-Thurs 5 May, Kalifata, Benalmadena
-Fri 6 May, ZZ Pub, Malaga
-Sat 7 May, El Bar de las Motos, Benalmadena (Show moved to The Bonnet, Fuengirola) FB

Velez Malaga Spring Celebration Aug 29 – May 1, 2022:
Velez-Malaga celebrates spring this weekend with performances by Danny Romero, Camin, Juanlu Montoya and a Salón de Ocio.
An extensive young and fresh programme in which on 30 April and 1 May, the Cerro de San Cristóbal esplanade will host free performances by these famous artists along with DJs such as Mike Morato, Sau & Jvni, Emilio González, Fernan and Antonio López and bands such as Money Makers and Electroduendes, and on 2 May to the celebration of the first ‘Salón del Ocio de Vélez-Málaga’ in the San Francisco Market with many children’s activities. FB

Crosstraining Elite Functional Championship- Torrox: 300 athletes from across the country will meet this weekend in the Ferrara sports zone.
-On Friday 29 Apr the event will start with a reception for participants who will perform the different tests during Saturday and Sunday, which will develop between the Ferrara sports area, the seaside walk and the beach itself. There will be cash prizes, rest zone for athletes with physiotherapy service, restoration zone, live DJ for cheer, fashion stand zone and fitness accessories with special offers, as well as challenges and raffles.
-The competition will start on Saturday at 8am, and about 11 will start the second event, both will develop on the Ferrara tracks and weightlifting and gymnastics will be played. At 4 pm, the third event will be held, a race for the seaside walk that will conclude on the beach itself. For the fourth event, early Sunday morning, the sand track will be used, to make sled drags. FB

TODAY – Blood Donation– Nerja: The Transfusion, Tissue and Cell Center of Malaga will conduct a new blood collection in Nerja on April 26, in the Sala Mercado, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. If you want to donate plasma, you must make an appointment by calling 951034120 / 951034121.
From the Center for Transfusion, Tissues and Cells of Malaga it is reminded that people who have donated blood before February 21, 2022 can do so again, and that blood should not have been donated more than 3 times in the last year if it is women; or 4 times, if it is a man. Source: https://www.nerja.es/donacion-de-sangre-en-nerja-7/

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For Sale, 2 items: Pumps
-Espa Silen 75 for swimming pool, this pump is made up from two, one had a burned out motor & the other had a split in the casing, hence one good one came out of it. I want €60 for this one.
-Espa, a 1″ household water pump in good working order, it just needs the pressure control & this one is going for €50
I am in Cómpeta, buyer to collect.
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For Sale, 3 items:
-Ikea Sniglar wooden cot, complete with clean mattress, protector, cot bumper, fitted sheets, duvet and cover. 25 euros.
-Ikea metal framed fold up single bed with clean mattress. 80cm x 190cm. 15 euros.
-Child`s tree toys. 2 swings and climbing rope. 25 euros for the set.
All excellent condition.
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For Sale- This is the last one of these great little units I have to sell: New Super Mini PC, DoctorLaptop Customized. Windows 11 Pro, 6Gb RAM, 2 SSD hard drives- 120Gb System drive + 240Gb Storage drive, Processor: Intel Celeron J4125, 2.0GHz base, 2.7GHz boost.
2x HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 2x USB 2, 2x USB 3, Audio miniplug, Dual Band Wifi 2.4/5. Video: Can support 3 displays simultaneously, 4k HD. I have new Logitech business quality UK keyboards available for €25, if you need one.
Price €300, no offers. 30 day cash back warranty on hardware.
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects. Tel 675 993 069 after 2pm, missed calls returned asap. Or Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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SPAIN

No Energy Bailout?- EU Rejects the Request for Reduction of Taxes on Energy: “Reducing indirect taxation is not necessarily the most effective solution to address energy affordability, especially if high prices persist.” With these arguments, the European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, has sent a letter to the governments of each country of the European Union where he rejects the reduction of taxes on energy. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-european-commissioner-for-the-economy-asks-the-states-to-discard-the-energy-tax-reductions-requested-by-the-pp/

Fraudulent marriages to obtain residency spike in Spain: An increasing number of foreigners are attempting to gain residency in Spain through fake marriages of convenience that authorities can easily lift the lid on. Here in Spain, marriages of convenience have seen an “exponential rise” in recent years according to the Central Unit of Illegal Immigration Networks and Fake Documents (Ucrif), and for those who get caught it’s no laughing matter. Nevertheless, in recent years an increasing number of non-EU citizens are striking deals with Spanish or other EU nationals in Spain as a surefire way of obtaining residency in the country and acquiring practically the same rights as a Spaniard. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220425/fraudulent-marriages-to-obtain-residency-spike-in-spain/

ANDALUCIA

Juanma Moreno sets the date of the regional elections in Andalucía:
-It was an open secret and this evening it will be confirmed. Andalusians will go to the polls on 19 June to elect the next regional government. The president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, will today (25 April) sign the decree with the electoral call for that date, so the Parliament of Andalucía will be dissolved as of this Tuesday.
-Although the original plan was to exhaust the legislature – with the date of the elections provisionally set for 27 November – Moreno has announced an extraordinary meeting of governing council to make the official announcement this evening at 8.30pm, for the public to go to the polls some five months earlier than planned.
-Spain’s spiralling inflation and the need to have a new regional budget set as soon as possible was the argument put on the table to support the decision to bring forward the elections, which has opened a gap between Moreno and his vice president, Juan Marín, who preferred that the legislature ran its full term. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/june-juanma-moreno-20220425191533-nt.html

More ‘muddy’ rain and lower temperatures than normal:
Aemet spokesman Rubén del Campo says that a lot of the rain will be muddy, especially on Wednesday and Thursday, due to airborne sand from north Africa.
-Andalucia: From Tuesday to Thursday there will springtime storms in some areas, and these are most likely in Almería, Granada, Jaén, Cordoba and Malaga. These will be due to cold air at a high altitude, which will last until the early hours of Friday. Inland regions of Granada and Almeria could see hail and heavy showers, and there will probably be rainbows. On Thursday, Aemet expects showers in many areas, which could be heavy in eastern Andalucía.
-Malaga province: The highest probability of storms until Thursday will be in Antequera and Ronda, although showers on the coast cannot be ruled out. Aemet now predicts a 90% likelihood of rain on Wednesday and Thursday in Malaga city. On Friday, it will drop to 55% and to 20% on Saturday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/rain-saharan-dust-20220425173535-nt.html

MALAGA

EU takes Spain to court over sewage again, including three more towns in Malaga province: The EU is taking legal action against Spain again over its lack of sewage treatment, and once again the province of Malaga appears in the file. Spain has already been fined millions of euros because it failed to comply with the rule that all towns with a population of over 15,000 must treat all their sewage by 2001, and now the European Commission is going back to the courts again because the country also failed to meet the requirement for all places with over 2,000 inhabitants to treat all their sewage by 2006.
-The first case referred to Coín, Nerja, Estepona – now resolved – and Alhaurín el Grande, and cost the government and the Junta de Andalucía 12.3 million euros in fines. Now, the EU is taking action about 133 towns all over Spain, including the Lower Guadalhorce area, which encompasses Álora, Pizarra and Cártama. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/takes-spain-court-20220425101857-nt.html

EUROPE

Travel Info Headlines From SchengenVisaInfo.com: Click headline to view article.
–Britons Continue Losing Thousands of Pounds Due to Confusing Post-Brexit Passport Rules for Travel to EU
&
–2/3 of Britons Don’t Have a Valid European or Global Health Insurance Card
&
–Portugal Updates Travel Rules & Requirements Before Summer Season Kicks Off

French nun Sister Andre, 118, claims title of world’s oldest person: A French nun who recently celebrated her 118th birthday with her traditional port-and-chocolate cocktail is now the world’s oldest known person, following the death announced Monday of a Japanese woman one year her senior.
Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, was born in southern France on February 11, 1904, when World War I was still a decade away. She now lives at a nursing home in Toulon along the Mediterranean coast, beginning every day with breakfast and then a morning mass, though her eyes can no longer see. Photo:Nicolas Tucat, AFP. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220425-french-nun-sister-andre-118-claims-title-of-world-s-oldest-person

TECH

Large Hadron Collider restarts to push physics to the edge:
Scientists overseeing the largest particle accelerator on Earth switched it on for the first time in three years this weekend to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the powerful particle accelerator located at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland, restarted on Friday (April 22) after a three-year shutdown for maintenance and upgrades. The reactivation kicked off what scientists call Run 3, the LHC’s third science run, which will perform experiments through 2024. Photo:CERN. Full article: https://www.space.com/large-hadron-collider-restarts-run-3

FINANCIAL

Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn:
-The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk. Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had “tremendous potential” that he would unlock.
-The firm initially rebuffed Mr Musk’s bid, but it will now ask shareholders to vote to approve the deal. Bret Taylor, chair of Twitter’s board, said it had full assessed Mr Musk’s offer and it was “the best path forward for Twitter’s stockholders”.
-“Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Mr Musk said in a statement announcing the deal. “I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans,” he added. He also called for a series of changes from relaxing its content restrictions to eradicating fake accounts. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61222470

OTHER

These male spiders adopted an unusual catapulting strategy to survive sexual cannibalism: Rudyard Kipling famously observed in a 1911 poem that “the female of the species is deadlier than the male.” He specifically cited female bears and cobras, but the sentiment would certainly apply to many species of spider, as some female spiders habitually consume the males after mating – a behavior known as sexual cannibalism.
-The larger females proved to be particularly aggressive during the mating process, which often ended in sexual cannibalism. The smaller male spiders who escaped that fate were able to catapult away quickly once mating had concluded. Male spiders produced a dragline anchored to the female’s web during courtship, which remained in place while mating. Once the deed was done and the female spider moved to attack, the male spider pushed himself off the web and catapulted to safety. Full article: https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/04/male-spiders-speedily-catapult-off-their-mates-after-sex-to-avoid-being-eaten/

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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

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

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
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DigameXtra No. 2245 Monday, April 25th, 2022

On April 25, 2022April 25, 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***
May
-6th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. We have just 3 pick ups – at the A1 Garden Centre at 08.00, Torre del Mar bus station at 08.15 and Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. Returning from Gib at 16.30. We do have a 20 minute break on the way to Gib.
-20th – Boat Trip from Benalmadena Port to Fuengirola with time to explore Fuengirola Harbour €28 includes coach, tips and boat trip to Fuengirola. Fuengirola is one of the oldest fishing ports on the Costa del Sol and has a plethora of fabulous fish restaurants. So if you fancy a fishy lunch…
-25th – Trip to Montefrio, Granada Province. Price €30 and includes, coach fare, tourist train and drivers tip. Montefrio is a municipality in the province of Granada. The ruins of a Moorish castle sit near the highest point. Being built midway between the Sierra de Priego and Sierra Parapanda, and commanding the open valley between these ranges, it became one of the chief frontier fortresses of the Moors in the 15th century.
June
-2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. We have just 3 pick ups – at the A1 Garden Centre at 08.00, Torre del Mar bus station at 08.15 and Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. Returning from Gib at 16.30. We do have a 20 minute break on the way to Gib.
-24th – A visit to the fabulous Alhambra Palace. The price is 60€pp and includes Entry to the Palace and Guide. If this is not to your liking, stop off at the largest shopping centre in Europe, The Nevada Centre for 20€pp
The Phoenix Social Club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

Bio Beach Activities- El Morche: Wed. May 11 at 11am
Speaker: Norma with a Power Point Presentation titled: “Did you Know?” I invite you to join me for a fascinating visual frolic in history, geography, botany, zoology, etc., when I feature amazing tasty tidbits on what we may not have learned in school or anywhere else. For example, have you ever flown through a rainbow? How about street vendors of mummies in Egypt in 1965? Or did it ever cross your mind how big were Christopher Columbus Caravelas compared to other ships of that time? Or did you know there is such an animal as an Artic Hare or heard of Baby Cages? These are only a small sampling of what we’ll review together. Bring your questions, I love to make up the answers! LOL! The Bio Beach lectures are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these programmes are presented in an effort to attract more members (12€ annually). Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. We look forward to see you then! Please come early as we are running out of seats before 11am. For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

“Last Exhibition Day”: Friday 29th of April, 7.30 – 8.30 pm
My mini exhibition at the Aneda workshop in Nerja ends this Friday and I would like to end it with a bang: drinks and tapas from 7.30 to 8.30pm. All are welcome.
The ANEDA workshop is situated right next to the Centro Cultural in Calle Granada in the centre of Nerja.
My work is mainly figurative using mixed media. This exhibition features older works at greatly reduced prices.
Other viewing times are possible this week. Call me for an appointment.
My phone number is 616502906
Or have a look at all my work on my website
www.cobybloemsma.com

Flamenco Show “Encuentros”: Sat., April 30th 8pm
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja. €15
Calle Granada, 45, Nerja , Malaga, 29780
Again this prestigious company returns to the town of Nerja after their successes in previous seasons. In his new show “Meetings”, this fantastic pair of flamenco dancers will accompany Juan Utrera on percussion, Miguel Cortés and Saves Mary to the guitar, and singing Carmina Cortez and Saves Polite.
Info & Tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/encuentros-nerja/

New Bar/Cafe in Torrox: Café Pub Samsara
Calle Almedina 5, 29770 Torrox FB

Commemorative youth concert of Europe Day: Will be held on Sunday, May 8, from 12:00 noon at the Bil-Bil Castle.
Bands: Lavender + Milkwookie + ZooStation
The Castillo de Bil Bil is built in Arabic style, its exterior featuring red plastering and exquisite Nazarî decoration in the shape of tiling and bas-reliefs. The castle is flanked by fountains, another legacy of the Muslim tradition, and from outside, the visitor can enjoy magnificent views of Benalmádena’s beaches.
Address: Av. Antonio Machado, 78, 29630, Benalmádena (Costa del Sol Occidental)
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Undercover Festival: 24 & 26 June at Marbella Arena
The best artists and tribute bands in the world will meet on stage at Undercover Festival next June 24th and 26th at Marbella Arena. Buy your ticket now!
Tributes by Boot Led Zeppelin, Cold Place, Fore Fighters, QE2Queen, Oasish, Absolute Bowie, Guns 2 Roses, Not The Rolling Stones, Young Elton John
Info & Tix: https://undercoverfestival.es

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Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

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

ADH Group Spain- At ADH storage we provide storage that meets all your requirements:
From temporary to long term storage, we can find a solution for you. We have storage units in Competa and Puente Don Manuel, which are all dry and secure. All sizes of storage are accommodated. Do you need a suitcase stored or a full house move?
Phone us for a no obligation quote and ask for Gail on 0034 698958566 or email adhspain@gmail.com
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Aqua Aerobic class: Torrox Pool. Every Saturday 13.00-14.00
I have a few spaces for May. All levels of fitness
If interested please text me: 605624551
jenniferjoule7@hotmail.com ; Jennifer, Nerja

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan hallway unit. Yute & Natural Measurements
90 x 31 x 74cms Price 125€
-Preloved mirror & hallway unit Natural & yute
Measurements Mirror 56.50 x 75cms
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-Table with 4 matching chairs 90 x 90 x 75cms Price 45€
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For Sale, 3 items:
-Large plaster bust, Venus de Milo 47 cm height. 35 euros.
-Set of 2 Giant cocktail glasses, 40cm height and 30 cm height. 20 euros.
-Eroski 500W 13mm corded Impact Drill (Z1JE-KZ-13A) with chuck key. 18€
Please contact Mike or Linda / Competa. Mobile or Whatsapp 711003229 or email mblong@hotmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Polti Vaporetto Steam Cleaner complete with all the tools 75.00€
-Ice Making Machine by NormN (Party Season coming up!) 60.00€
-Goodmans Bread Making Machine 25.00€
All these items are for sale in Cómpeta & buyer to collect.
Contact John on: 653 11 11 89 WhatsApp is best
Or email: johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com

For Sale: Clock with night projected display. USB or battery powdered. Brand new, never used. (£20 new). Sell for 10 euros. La Herradura or Vélez de Benaudalla pick up. Jan, Vélez de Benaudalla, 646381332 or janetgill_9@hotmail.com

For Sale: Expandable table complete with two chairs including cushions. The table includes a drawer to store table mats/cloths.
€20. Richard, Torrox Costa 693200648 or
Email: richard.copper@me.com

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Algeria regrets the turn of Sanchez in the Sahara, but it reaffirms its commitment to the delivery of gas: {Translation, summary}
-The President of Algeria, Abdelmayid Tebune, has harshly criticised the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, accusing him of breaching international law by accepting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara – which negates the Sahrawi people’s claims to self-determination – before adding that relations with the Spanish state are “strong and firm” and that it will honour its gas commitments “whatever the circumstances”.
“Let us distinguish between the government and the Spanish state. We have strong and very firm relations with the Spanish state”, declared Tebune, who assured that Sánchez has taken an unpopular decision. “He has not received the support of the majority, neither in the Congress of Deputies nor in the streets”, the Algerian president indicated. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/abci-argelia-deplora-giro-sanchez-sahara-pero-ratifica-compromiso-entrega-202204241749_noticia.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalucia Politics- The PP would win in Andalusia, but it would need the support of right-wing Vox to govern: {Translation} 24/04/2022 12:42
-The PP would win the Andalusian elections with 33.1 per cent of the votes and would obtain 44 deputies in the regional chamber, but to govern it would need the support of Vox, which would obtain 17.6 per cent and 20 seats, eight more than at present, according to a Sigma Dos poll for the newspaper El Mundo.
-According to the poll, carried out between 18 and 21 April using 2,200 telephone interviews, if elections to the Andalusian Parliament were held at this time, the PSOE would be the second most voted force, with 25.7 percent of the votes, which would give it 33 deputies, the same as it obtained in 2018 with Susana Díaz as its candidate.
-Fourth place would be occupied by Unidas Podemos, with 9.4 per cent of the votes, which would give it between eight and nine representatives in the regional chamber, while Ciudadanos, which was the third force in the 2018 elections, is now in fifth place with 4.7 per cent of the votes, which would give it two seats.
-Andaluces Levantaos, led by Más País, could win between one and none, as could Adelante Andalucía, the organisation led by Teresa Rodríguez.
-Although the PP would win 18 more seats than in the current legislature, it would not manage to join forces with Cs, which would drop from 21 to 2 seats and fall back to fifth place, a drop that leaves the key to the Government in the hands of Santiago Abascal’s VOX party, which has already ruled out giving its support to a PP government if it does not form part of it.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1045030/el-pp-ganaria-en-andalucia-pero-necesitaria-el-apoyo-de-vox-para-gobernar/

The Ronda International Guitar Festival is an annual event: The sixth International Guitar Festival will be held between June 6 and 11 featuring artists from Spain, Greece, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic. Concerts are performed at the Congress and Exhibition Centre Santo Domingo, a unique space in the heart of the historical old-town of Ronda, Málaga, Spain.
Visit https://rondaguitarfestival.com/eng/ticket-sales to see who is playing and purchase tickets which cost either €10.61 or €15.61 depending on the number of artists taking part. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/04/24/the-ronda-international-guitar-festival-is-an-annual-event/

MALAGA

Residents of Mijas warned not to drink tap water: Residents of Mijas are warned not to drink tap water if they have a contract with Aquavega, which should have sent them a letter urgently advising them not to drink or cook with tap water.
-This is according to Mijas Councillor Bill Anderson who posted a copy of the official letter on social media today, Sunday April 24.
It appears that a test supposedly taken on April 12, found that there is an excess of a particular chemical which makes the water unfit for human consumption although it is acceptable to use for personal hygiene and sanitary reasons.
-Bottled mineral water was to be made available to customers fir drinking and cooking and the undated letter gives telephone numbers 952 493 165 and 669 976 706 to call to arrange.
-Somewhat confusingly the letter then goes on to say that further analysis which took place on April 18 suggested that the water was within the legal limits allowed but despite this, the water company still recommended that it not be drunk or used for cooking until it is considered safe.
-Once the quality of the water is considered acceptable then customers will be advised. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/04/24/residents-of-mijas-warned-not-to-drink-tap-water/

EUROPE

France’s Macron wins re-election, dodges political earthquake: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake. European leaders also welcomed the news that pro-European Union Macron and not nationalist eurosceptic Le Pen had won.
Pollsters projected Macron securing around 58.5% of the vote. Such estimates are normally accurate but may be fine-tuned as official results come in.
Le Pen, who at one stage of the campaign had trailed Macron by just a few points in opinion polls, quickly admitted defeat but vowed to keep up the fight, with parliamentary elections looming in June. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/macron-or-le-pen-france-faces-stark-choice-president-2022-04-24/

Ireland Makes 5-Year Multi-Entry Short-Stay Visas Available to Nationals of All Visa Required Countries: The Irish authorities have decided to permit travellers from all countries under Ireland’s visa regime the possibility to apply for short-term multiple-entry visas with a validity of five years. Up until now, the majority of short-stay visa applicants could only apply for multiple entry visas with a maximum validity of three years. Full article:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/ireland-makes-5-year-multi-entry-short-stay-visas-available-to-nationals-of-all-visa-required-countries/

SPORTS

Football News- Copa del Rey – Final: Betis 2-1 (1-1 before penalties) over Valencia. Source: https://www.flashscore.com/match/KSyQNfht/#/match-summary/match-summary

Racing News- Emilia Romagna Grand Prix- Max Verstappen wins as Charles Leclerc makes costly error: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated a wet-dry Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to revive his title hopes as rival Charles Leclerc threw away third place with a costly error.
-The Ferrari driver was pushing to try to pass Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez after a late pit stop when he lost control at the Variante Alta chicane at Imola.
-Leclerc had to pit for a new front wing and fresh tyres and dropped to ninth, and could recover only to sixth.
-The error enabled Verstappen to slash his deficit to Leclerc from 45 points to 27, moving the Dutchman up from fifth in the championship to second. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/61209090

Tennis News- Barcelona Open- Carlos Alcaraz wins final in Barcelona for 3rd title of the season: Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run by beating Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets to win the Barcelona Open final on Sunday for his third title of the season.
-The 18-year-old Alcaraz won the all-Spanish match 6-3, 6-2 after having made it to the final a few hours earlier in a semifinal game postponed from Saturday because of rain.
-Alcaraz will secure a spot in the top 10 for the first time when the new rankings come out on Monday. His tennis hero, Rafael Nadal, also won his first Barcelona Open at age 18 to crack the top 10 for the first time in 2005. Full article: https://triblive.com/sports/carlos-alcaraz-wins-final-in-barcelona-for-3rd-title-of-the-season/

TECH

Spanish Pirate IPTV Site Operator Gets Two-Year Prison Sentence, Mother Walks Free: A Spanish man who operated five pirate sites, offering a wide variety of content, has received a two-year prison sentence from a Madrid court. At trial, the parties agreed to suspend the sentence on the condition that he pays €500,000 in damages and stays out of trouble. The accusations against the man’s mother were also withdrawn as a result. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/spanish-pirate-site-operator-gets-two-year-prison-sentence-mother-walks-free-220421/

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DigameXtra No. 2244 – WEEKEND EDITION – April 23rd, 2022

On April 23, 2022April 23, 2022 By Naythan

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Legendary American Singer Diana Ross will be gracing Marbella with her presence at a festival in July: Singer and former member of the Supremes, Diana Ross is the latest addition to the Starlite festival line-up and will give her one-off performance in Marbella on Wednesday, 6 July. This has been announced on Twitter, but is not on the Starlite website yet. https://twitter.com/StarliteCatOcc/status/1517091258220560387

Gonzalo: Performing live Sat., 23Apr 21:30, at Bea’s Postamt- Torrox Costa. Av. Europa, Blq 80 29793 Torrox Costa. FB

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Looking for a gardner: Experienced if possible – for a smallish garden of 900 sq. metres, very close to Competa. We would need your services for 3 to 4 hours once a week (any day would suit us) and the job would consist of caring for our flowers, small fruit trees, watering, weeding and sometimes a bit of minor building work. We would also need some small repairs to be done in the house. Please contact Paul / Competa at: 634351754.

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FREE: 3 seater sofa from IKEA with additional covers, free to a good home. Must be collected. Reason, I’m moving house. No time wasters please. 693200648 or Richard.copper@me.com
Richard, Torrox-Costa

For Sale, 3 items:
-Brita water filter, clean and in excellent condition with six replacement filter cartridges €15
-Set of five SKK German high quality stainless steel saucepans plus steamer insert. Excellent condition. €65
-Ambiano mini convection oven and grill (not microwave) from Aldi. Clean and used very little. Excellent condition, ideal for pizzas, warming bread and heating ready meals. €20
Alan, Torre del Mar
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For Sale, 2 items:
-Jigsaws for sale. Many more than pictured. Mainly 1000 piece Gibson & Ravensburger. All complete. 5€ each. Come and choose which ones you like.
-Plain white crockery suitable for parties, weddings etc. mainly large plates, small plates and some bowls as pictured below. 20€ the lot.
Sue at La Vinuela. WhatsApp 697 299 345. sueaked@hotmail.com

FREE: 2 door glass cabinet – free to collect, H 106, L 80 D 31 (cm), John, La Noria, Nerja tel +34 711078275

FREE: 2 water dispensers as shown below.
Sue at La Vinuela. WhatsApp 697 299 345 ; sueaked@hotmail.com

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SPAIN

Health notifies eight cases of acute childhood hepatitis of unknown origin: The Ministry of Health has confirmed eight cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin that affects children under 10 years of age, and also reports five classified as probable. Those infected are concentrated in Madrid, Catalonia -2 of them-, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Aragón, although according to Health reports, they are not related to each other. All evolve favorably, except one of them, who has needed a liver transplant. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/health-notifies-eight-cases-of-acute-childhood-hepatitis-of-unknown-origin/

COSTA DEL SOL

Government and Junta at loggerheads over Costa del Sol beach repairs after strategy described as ‘joke’: Patricia Navarro, the Junta’s delegate in Malaga, criticised the lack of interest shown so far in combating the erosion of the Ferrara beach. She called on the government to specify the actions it planned to take and the timescale for them to be completed, and she described the strategy presented by the Ministry for Ecological Transition as a joke.
The government is planning to start the emergency works to stabilise some of the beaches on the Costa del Sol next week, after the damage caused by the storms earlier this month. Javier Salas, the government delegate in the province, said yesterday, 21 April, that the amount being invested is the third-highest in the past decade and that the works have been agreed and coordinated between the Coastal Authority and the councils. However, the subject has caused conflict between the government and the Junta de Andalucía. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/government-junta-loggerheads-20220422101242-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

Investigation after two toddlers “escape” from a nursery on toy motorbikes in Andalucía: The Junta de Andalucía’s Education department in Almeria is looking into an incident in which two young children escaped from a nursery in the city. The children were found some 300 metres away from the building, riding toy motorbikes.
It happened on the Monday of Easter week, and a woman spotted the two-year-olds on their toy motorbikes in one of the city’s busiest streets. She immediately contacted the police, and officers came to take charge of the little ones and run them back to the nursery. “The appropriate measures will be taken,” said a source at the Ministry of Education and Sports, speaking about the incident. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/junta-investigating-children-20220422183059-nt.html

MALAGA

Yellow weather alerts issued for strong gusts of wind up to 70km/h in Malaga province: The probability of rain today (Friday) is 100 per cent, and it will be heavy at times, but forecasters say the situation should improve by Sunday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/more-rain-expected-20220422093746-nt.html

EUROPE

Portugal Drops Face Mask Requirement: The decision was announced yesterday, April 21, by the Minister of Health of Portugal, Marta Temido, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Temido said that travellers, as well as citizens of the country, will no longer be required to wear a face mask when accessing the majority of public places and events, such as restaurants, cafes, shopping centres, and museums, among others.
Nonetheless, it has been emphasised that the requirement to wear a mask will continue to remain valid for all those who wish to access healthcare institutions and other facilities that are mainly frequented by vulnerable persons.
In addition, mask-wearing will also remain mandatory for everyone using all forms of public transport as well as for those travelling by plane. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/portugal-drops-face-mask-requirement/

Several EU Airlines Lift Face Mask Requirement: See the full list at: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/several-eu-airlines-lift-face-mask-requirement/

Switzerland to Lift COVID-19 Entry Restrictions for All Travelers on May 2: According to the most recent update that has been made by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration, starting from May 2, all travelers, regardless of their country of origin, will be permitted restriction-free entry to Switzerland: Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/switzerland-to-lift-covid-19-entry-restrictions-for-all-travellers-on-may-2/

Chief of EU diplomacy- ‘Countries can act on their own to cut off Russian oil and gas’: The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, one of the key people in Brussels’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, considers it essential for the 27 members of the EU to achieve energy independence from Moscow. But he also acknowledges that right now the EU lacks the necessary unanimity to apply an embargo on the oil and gas imports that feed the Kremlin’s coffers every day. As an alternative, he proposes voluntary schemes to cut Europe’s ties to fossil fuels, and he insists on supporting Kyiv by sending weapons to Ukraine. “The war will have to be decided on the battlefield,” he said this Thursday in a video interview with news organizations that are part of the LENA alliance, including EL PAÍS. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/international/2022-04-22/chief-of-eu-diplomacy-countries-can-act-on-their-own-to-cut-off-russian-oil-and-gas.html

SPORTS

F1 News- Mercedes ‘underperform’ in worst F1 qualifying since 2012: Struggling Mercedes “underperformed as a team” on Friday when they failed to make the final session of qualifying at a race for the first time in a decade, said Lewis Hamilton.
The seven-time champion and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell flopped at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, failing to reach the top-ten shootout on a rain-lashed and crash-hit day of five red flags at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. Full article:
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DigameXtra No. 2243 Friday, April 22nd, 2022

On April 22, 2022April 23, 2022 By Naythan

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organisation 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
Note that currently displayed in Gems Tea Room Torrox Costa is a small collection of oil paintings donated to the Nerja branch from Dot Graves. All proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the Personnel Recovery Centre. Please visit to view and place a bid whilst enjoying Emma’s delicious cakes!
Let me draw your attention to two upcoming major events
-April 23, 2022 @ 2 PM — St. George’s Day: at The Chapel Bar, Calle Jaen, Nerja – We are planning a fun afternoon with games, food, and drinks. There will be a “Tombola Staff” as usual, and all gifts and contributions will be greatly appreciated. Your support for this annual event is essential, and all proceeds go towards this year’s Poppy Appeal. For details please contact Dorothy at 643 212 944 or 951 834 488
– May 21, 2022, RBL’s first annual Masquerade Ball at the Caves Restaurant in Maro – Ricky Lavazza and Laura Elen will entertain party-goers as they enjoy a three-course dinner and wine. Welcome drinks and canapes will be available. Tickets are 40€ for members and 45€ for non-members. Please contact our events coordinator for more info contact Kim at +34 711 077 576.
Upcoming Events:
APRIL
-23rd, St. George’s Day at Chapel Bar Nerja
-29th, Lunch at Nueva Arenas La Herradura
MAY
-3rd, Quiz night at Lew’s fish & chips restaurant in Torrox Costa.
-12th, Lunch at Al Andalus in Maro
-21st, Masquerade Ball at the Caves Restaurant in Maro
JUNE
-3rd, Lunch at Nueva Arenas in La Herradura
-14th, Quiz night at Lew’s fish & chips restaurant in Torrox Costa
-23rd, Lunch at Al Andalus in Maro (Armed Forces Day Lunch)
Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
Visit us on Facebook at Facebook Link
or visit our website at: https://rblnerja.com/

El Valle Asociacion has a multitude of events and activities for you to enjoy!: A trip to Estepona on May 6th, a Line-Dancing extravaganza by The Grapevines on May 9th, Wine-Tasting outings, a Platinum Jubilee Street Party, a trip to see the Almunecar fireworks display, an excursion to Cartagena, the annual hog roast, and walks through the beautiful Spanish countryside are just a few! For more details, and to register for any of the events, come to Meson Sara in Puente Don Manuel on Fridays between noon and 1PM, or call Carol at 635291532.

Art Show: “Look at me” is the new art show in the Nerja exhibition room in Almirante Ferrandiz street number 14. From the artists Emma Ramírez y Maribel Martín. You can visit it every day until the 8th of May from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5.30 pm to 9 p.m. For more information:
Maribel Martín tlf.: +34 645818089 ; marmalop@gmail.com

Benagalbón celebrates the XLIII edition of the Cultural Week: April 29 to May 8, with a cultural programme consisting of some thirty activities in the street. Source, Spanish

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Services Wanted/Offered

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

Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant, Torrox Costa: New Hours, 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Malagalingo Spanish School:
-Do you want to improve your oral Spanish level in just one week?
Come to our INTENSIVE COURSES, for all levels from absolute beginners. If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible so that we can reserve one of the only 6 places for you:
INTERMEDIATE > from 18 to 22 April
BASIC > from 25 to 29 April
-Do you want to learn some Spanish in a relaxed and fun environment?
Come to our ONLY CONVERSATION LESSONS for all levels from absolute beginners. Every Tuesday and Thursday for only 7€/hr. No need to register
All our lessons at LARGE OUTDOOR TERRACE
See more information in the photos below or contact us at
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com
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Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com Have a great week!

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Sofa. Immaculate large modern light grey 2 seater sofa less than 11 months old only been in holiday home very comfy. Measurements 195 x 90cms. Price 275€ cost new 650€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Small cupboard, 77cm x 60cm x 21cm, 15 euro
Jane, Canillas de Albaida, 637716704
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For Sale: Dress. Elegant dress in pure silk with embroidery, Max Mara made in Italy. Used only twice. Length: to the knee, size 42/44, 50€ (dana10marzo@gmail.com) Dana, Nerja.

For Sale, 2 items and one lot:
-Dexter NC600JS 600W corded Jigsaw. Spare blade. 23€
-Powerfull Dexter IC810ID 810W 13mm corded hammer drill. Keyless chuck. Left or right handed. 38€
-Selection of tools with toolbox. Everthing you see. Some need cleaning, hence the price. 18€
Please contact Michael or Linda, Competa. mobile or whatsapp 711003229 or email mblong@hotmail.com

For Sale: Reduced prices of paintings by Coby Bloemsma
Looking for a gift that is different?
Or something original and affordable on your wall?
Why not come and have a look at my mini exhibition of older paintings at the ANEDA workshop in Calle Granada. They are all going at reduced, aforadable prices. ANEDA is situated right next to the Culture Center in the heart of Nerja.
Most of the paintings can be seen from the outside but if you want to look inside, or want more information, please call me. Or meet me at the last day of the sale for a drink and a tapa.
“Clausura de la Exposición” is on Friday the 29th of April from 7.30 – 8.30pm. All are welcome.
My phone number is 606502906.
Or check out my website, www.cobybloemsma.com

Recommendations & Requests

Tenencia de Alcaldía El Morche: Does anyone know what hours the Tenencia is open in El Morche? Many thanks.
Brenda, Torrox Costa, WhatsApp 711003687
brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Renfe offers high-speed train tickets in Spain for just 15 euros, but you’ll have move fast: The promotional tickets for the company’s AVE and long-distance services can be purchased from 22 to 24 April and be used for travel between 1 July and 30 September, across all national destinations, the company said in a statement. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/renfe-offers-highspeed-20220421165845-nt.html

State of the Quail- Tasty Traditional Treat or Endangered Political Pawn?: This Friday, technicians from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the communities review the situation of one of the most emblematic birds of the Spanish fauna: the quail. With an opinion of Scientific advisory committee on the table that asks to classify it as endangered, the Ministry of Agriculture also has a counter-report promoted by the hunting sector.
-The professor at the University of Lleida did not like the request submitted by SEO-Birdlife to include the quail in the Spanish Catalog of Endangered Species. Last January, he signed a column in the newspaper New Square on account of this petition in which he said: “There is no scientific data to support the decline of the quail”. And then he added that “only with cooked data, misrepresentations and perverse interpretations, this conspiracy against the field can be fabricated.” Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-ministry-of-agriculture-strains-the-arguments-of-the-hunters-in-the-evaluation-of-the-state-of-the-quail/

NERJA

Junta commits to new health centre for Nerja: The regional government’s delegate in Malaga, Patricia Navarro, confirmed this Wednesday that the contract to build a new health centre in Nerja will go out to tender “before the end of the year”, so that the contract can be awarded “in the first four months of next year”. However, when asked about the timeframe for the work, she was unable to give a clear answer, as modifications are still being made to the project.
Patricia Navarro visited the land earmarked for the new health centre on Wednesday, see photo. Photo:e.cabezas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/junta-commits-health-20220420145344-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

Face masks are no longer mandatory in Andalusian schools and colleges: On Wednesday afternoon, 20 April, the Junta’s Ministry of Education and Sports sent new instructions to educational centres across the region, which stated that “the use of the mask in educational centres or services will not be mandatory. But its use will be obligatory on school transport for pupils aged from 6 years old, and recommended for those from 3 to 5 years. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/face-masks-longer-20220421090340-nt.html

Sale of homes in Andalucia grows 26.4% in February: {Translation, summary}
-The sale and purchase of homes in Andalusia in February increased by 26.4% compared to the same month last year, to a total of 10,978 transactions, a percentage that is two points higher than the growth recorded at national level (24%). Compared to the previous month, January, there has been a decrease of 5%, according to data published on Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
-In this regard, of the sales transactions recorded in February in Andalusia, a high percentage were for freehold properties (10,033).
-In terms of the age of the properties, 2,470 transactions corresponded to new homes, 8,508 were related to used buildings and 945 to subsidised housing.
-In addition to sales and purchases, a total of 17,447 housing transactions were carried out in February, of which 10,978 were sales and purchases, 2,804 were inheritances, 502 were donations, 12 were exchanges and 3,151 were other types of transactions.
-In total, 27,681 urban properties were transferred in Andalusia in February through 17,467 sales and purchases, 3,974 inheritances, 834 donations, 44 exchanges and 5,362 transactions of other types. In addition to the 17,447 transactions involving dwellings, there were also 1,666 transactions involving plots of land and 8,568 other types of urban property.
-Similarly, there were 5,216 transfers of rural properties, including 1,907 inheritances, 2,214 sales and purchases, 267 donations, 24 swaps and 804 other types of transactions.
-With these data, and between rural and urban properties, 32,897 properties were transferred in Andalusia in February. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1044446/la-compraventa-de-viviendas-crece-un-264-en-febrero/

Need A Job? Decathlon looking for staff for the summer campaign: {Translation}
-Decathlon has 87 positions distributed throughout Andalusia: 10 in Almeria, 22 in Cadiz, 5 in Cordoba, 5 in Granada, 16 in Huelva, 4 in Jaen, 8 in Malaga and 17 in Seville. Although in general terms the most abundant positions are those of salespersons, the sports multinational is also looking for other positions and professional profiles.
-To apply for any of these job offers or for any other of those available on the Decathlon job portal
( https://trabajaconnosotros.decathlon.es/inscribirse/# ), all you have to do is follow a few simple steps. Within the general list, you can filter according to province or job position.
-Once you have found the job or jobs you are interested in, click on the “Register” sign on the right-hand side of each offer. You will then find some details, conditions and requirements for the job.
-On the same screen, you can send your CV manually or through the b4work system (with username and password) on the right side of the offer. The company will contact you afterwards.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/economia/sevi-decathlon-busca-personal-para-campana-verano-estos-requisitos-202204211328_noticia.html

MALAGA

May Day fundraiser at the stables in Mijas to support local charities: This year the popular May Day holiday falls on Sunday and the Finca la Alegria stables in la Cala de Mijas are celebrating with a day of family fun which at a fundraiser to raise vital funds for local charities and Ukraine.
A market will take place on the day with stalls.
The fun starts at 2pm at the fundraiser in Mijas, with a whole host of traditional May day games for children, including hook a duck, pin the tail on the donkey, horse shoe decorating, face painting, pony rides, a bouncy castle and more. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/04/20/may-day-fundraiser-at-the-stables-in-mijas-to-support-local-charities/

TECH

“Microsoft’s greed is killing Windows 11 for me,” Windows 11’s biggest threat is Microsoft’s money lust: Nothing in life really comes for free, and Windows 11 is a great example of that. While Microsoft’s latest operating system is offered as a free upgrade for many users (previous moves from older versions of Windows to newer ones would require you to pay for the privilege), behind the scenes, there are plenty of ways you end up ‘paying’ to use Windows 11.
This includes sharing increasing amounts of data with Microsoft – something that the company was forced to make clear during the setup process. Microsoft is also using Windows 11 to push you towards its own services. (Personally, I quite like Win 11, however, I know how to set up the fresh Win 11 installation to minimize Microsoft rubbish and snooping. If you use Gmail/Outlook/Hotmail, or sign-in to use Chrome browser, you are a Microsoft slave and you must allow the rubbish and snooping by Microsoft while using Win 11. -Ed.) Photo:Ollyy. Full article: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsofts-greed-is-killing-windows-11-for-me

SPACE

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Video of Solar Eclipse on Mars: NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera system to observe Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, eclipsing the Sun, on 2 April 2022. The eclipse lasted a little over 40 seconds, much shorter than a typical solar eclipse on Earth, as Phobos is about 157 times smaller than Earth’s Moon. Full article: https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9172/nasas-perseverance-rover-captures-video-of-solar-eclipse-on-mars/ AND VIDEO LINK

FINANCIAL

Banking Services Update- Unicaja’s closures stifle its customers, with fewer and fewer ATMs, protests grow: {Translation, summary}
-The delicate situation Unicaja Banco is going through, with an increasing number of branch closures, is causing more and more customers to run out of ATMs. The problem is even worse in rural municipalities where the closure of branches means that many of the bank’s customers are left stranded by the disappearance of their nearest branches, having to travel a considerable distance in many cases in order to find a simple cash machine.
-The problem is such that the Andalusian government itself described the situation of Unicaja Banco in towns such as Ronda and Málaga as “emptying of content” (“vaciado de contenido”).
-Meanwhile, the situation in many parts of Andalusia is causing demonstrations and protests, as happened last month when hundreds of residents from more than 23 villages in the Ronda mountains and surrounding area gathered in the Plaza del Socorro in Ronda against Unicaja’s decision to close the bank branches it has in 18 villages in the region.
-This rally is one of the measures taken by the mayors of the mountain towns, in addition to the threat to withdraw all the funds in the bank, after several attempts to negotiate “alternatives to a situation that we consider very unfair, especially as it is a bank that has no losses and that was born here in Ronda, in the warmth of the residents of our villages, the same people who are now going to be turned away”, said the mayoress of Ronda, María de la Paz Fernández.
-On 30 March, a group of people belonging to the Neighbourhood Association of Bobadilla Estación and the CGT Andalucía union, locked themselves in the branch of Unicaja next to the Plaza de San Sebastián in Antequera due to the closure of offices in eleven municipalities in the regions of Antequera and Ronda. They did so to “make visible the situation of abandonment to which the inhabitants of rural Andalusia are exposed” and the loss of “banking services necessary for their subsistence”. This is a case that illustrates the problem. With the closure of the only branch in Bobadilla Estación, users have been “transferred” to Antequera. “For many of these people, the journey brings with it complications, and in many cases it is impossible to make it, which clearly means denying thousands of users access to their money”, CGT affirmed.
-On 18 February, Unicaja Banco announced that it will close 143 branches throughout Spain, as a result of the ERE and the process of reorganising branches following its merger with Liberbank. The great digital divide between the elderly and new technologies will force many of these residents to travel to other towns in order to carry out any formalities, having to rely on their relatives or public transport. Daniel Benítez, mayor of Alfarnatejo, one of the towns affected, says that these people are now in a situation of “total defencelessness with the closure of Unicaja”. There are many elderly people who keep asking themselves “now where am I going to go, how am I going to do it, I have no means or family to bring me closer to the city”, says Alberto Benítez, mayor of Jubrique.
-The big problem is the poor transport links between municipalities. For example, in the case of Alfarnate, its residents would have to go to Riogordo, Colmenar or Villanueva del Trabuco. If they do not have a private vehicle or someone to drive them, they depend on public transport: “There is only one bus. It leaves in the morning at half past six and doesn’t return until the afternoon. In other words, an elderly person of 70 or 80 years of age has to leave his home at around six in the morning and would not return until seven or seven-thirty in the evening,” complains Juan Jesús Gallardo, alderman of Alfarnate.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1044488/los-cierres-de-unicaja-ahogan-a-sus-clientes-cada-vez-con-menos-cajeros-automaticos/

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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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2242 Thursday, April 21st, 2022

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The Bandits in Canillas de Albaida: The Bandits have their first gig of the year this coming Sunday 24thApril at La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida from 2.00pm.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Hope to see you there. Rod & Mitch, The Bandits

Homeless Benefit Concert at Sala París 15: This Saturday April 23rd, Brisa Festival together with Red Cross Española present PUNX, a charity initiative to raise funds to strengthen projects dedicated to the homeless.
The bands Airbag and Biznaga will star in a guitar-loaded night.
Tickets & Info Link https://www.wegow.com/es-es/conciertos/concierto-de-airbag-biznaga-en-malaga
Doors open 21:00 / Biznaga at 21:40 / Airbag 22:55 PIC
Sala París 15, Calle La OrCalle la Orotava, 27, 29006 Málaga

Maximilian Hering Group: Friday 29Apr 20:30
Ventana Abierta Jazz Club
Maximilian Hering Group is formed by 4 young instrumentalists: Félix Rossy (trumpet), Edu Cabello (alto sax), David Muñoz (double bass) and Maximilian Hering (drums) and founder of the group. In this special format they play post-bop and avantgarde jazz tunes, originals by Maximilian as well as jazz greats. Their sound is characterised by openness, interaction and spontaneity.
Tel. 690 073 871
Address: Calle Granada 3 (Hotel Plaza Cavana), Nerja
https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html AND VIDEO LINK

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar May & June Events & Excursions:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Friday 10.00 till 13. For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org
-We continue our regular activities: Spanish practice groups (limited numbers per group) Monday to Thursday, Craft group on Mondays, Art group on Wednesdays and coffee morning every Friday
-Our shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. The sun is out and so is the Spring and Summer collection. We have a great range of ladies and men’s pre-loved clothes with brands including Pomodore, Per Una , Punt Roma and many more, plus handbags, shoes and jewelry. We would love to see you there.
-Friday 27th May – Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time 20.45.
-Wednesday 1st June – Quiz Night. Please come along to the Centre and have a fun night out with your team of 6 friends. Light refreshments available and drinks can be purchased. Tickets available at the Centre 7€ or with a Friend of Lux Mundi card 6€. Proceeds for fundraising. Doors open at 6.00pm and the fun starts at 6.30pm.
-Thursday 23rd June – Coach Excursion to Guadix.

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Table & chairs. For the more adventurous this preloved fabulous quirky unique fun funky table & chairs Measurements Table 90 x 90 x 74cms Price 350€
-Bar/ reception desk. Can be viewed in Nerja Absolutely stunning bar/ reception desk Natural & yute craved detail in the wood beautiful knots in the grain of the wood with 2 natural wood & yute stools Measurements 130 x 63 x 99cms Price 360€
-Chest of drawers. Measurements 93 x 41.50 x 83.50cms Bedside units 46.50 x 32.50 x 63cms. Price 160€ (the set)
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Chest of 3 drawers, all wood (no veneers).
€30, buyer collects. Tony, Torrox Park.
Email me at oddjobtony at gmail dot com

For Sale: Parasol and Stand. 30 euro
Buyer collects. Debbie / Competa Tel: 657116330

News & Articles

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SPAIN

How the self-employeed & small businesses in Spain can get €12,000 for digital improvements: The Spanish government has unveiled how self-employed workers and small businesses in Spain can apply for the so-called ‘Kit Digital’ and get up to €12,000 to improve the digital side of their businesses. Here are the updated details, the requirements and why you should apply as soon as possible. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220315/explained-how-small-businesses-in-spain-can-get-e12000-for-digital-improvements/

Spain detects cases of new highly contagious XE Covid variant:
Just as Spain drops its indoor mask-wearing rules, Spanish health authorities have warned that a new highly contagious but largely unstudied Covid variant has been detected in the country.
XE is a new super contagious Covid variant, which is a combined version of Omicron and the so-called ‘Stealth’ or ‘Silent’ Omicron subvariant, as the latter often can’t be detected via Covid-19 tests.
Despite the fact that its presence in Spain is low, Spain’s Ministry of Health warns that according to the latest reports from the United Kingdom, Covid XE has grown in recent weeks at a rate higher than that of ‘Stealth Omicron’ or BA.2. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220420/spain-detects-cases-of-new-highly-contagious-xe-covid-variant/

ANDALUCIA

Schools wait for instructions from the Junta before lifting the coronavirus face mask rule: Experts at the regional Ministry of Health are studying the new decree and will then advise the Education authorities on the best way forward in Andalucía. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-schools-waiting-20220420122651-nt.html

Where do Covid face masks still have to be worn in Andalucía from today?: It is important to remember that there are exceptions to the lifting of the mask rule. They must still be worn in medical settings such as health centres, hospitals, pharmacies and blood transfusion centres, although hospital patients do not have to wear them in their room.
-Masks also have to be worn by people who work in or visit care homes, although they are not compulsory for the residents themselves .
-Passengers on planes, trains, buses and any other type of public transport still have to wear a mask, but not in stations or on platforms. On ships, masks have to be worn if it is not possible to maintain 1.5 metres social distance. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/where-masks-still-20220420095312-nt.html

The best naturist beaches in Malaga, Almería & Granada: {Translation}
-Malaga. Costa Natura in Arroyo Vaquero (Estepona). This is the first tourist complex specialised in nudism. It was founded 40 years ago and has all the services and facilities. It has showers and the possibility of renting sunbeds and parasols.
Also popular is the camping Almanat on the naturist beach of Almayate. Here it is possible to rent your bungalow or caravan space and get in touch with nature by practising nudism.
For a wilder beach you can visit Artola beach next to the marina of Cabopino in Marbella. It is a protected area, called Dunas de Artola, which has been declared a natural monument due to the richness of its dunes. It is 1,200 metres long and 30 metres wide and is made up of golden sand.
-Almería. The natural environment of Cabo de Gata-Nijar invites naturists to enjoy this paradisiacal place to commune with nature and the environment. Beaches such as Monsul or Los Muertos have always been naturist locations. However, the popularity of these enclaves has overcrowded the area where nudists and non-nudists coexist, especially in the summer season. In places such as El Barrancal and Genoveses, also in this natural environment of Almeria, there is room for nudism.
-Granada. Cantariján beach is one of the best known naturist beaches in the whole of Andalusia. Although nowadays there is a mixture of visitors wearing swimming costumes and people who have decided to do without any clothing, the nudist custom of this place on the Costa Tropical dates back to the 70s. The naturist beaches of El Muerto and La Joya are also located on the coast of Granada. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/viajar/sevi-paraisos-naturistas-y-nudistas-andalucia-descubre-cuales-202204200200_noticia.html

Andalucía is drawing up a new decree to regulate tourist accommodation in the region: The vice-president of the Junta, Juan Marín, who is also the regional Minister for Tourism, explained that the new regulation is in response to growing demand from residents’ associations and consumers. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-drawing-decree-20220420113057-nt.html

SEVILLE

The Hacienda Miraflores Park hosts flamenco shows and fashion shows within the cycle ‘And Seville’: {Translation}
-This Thursday and Friday, the Hacienda Parque de Miraflores will host the flamenco cycle called ‘Y Sevilla’, organised by the Northern District with the aim of contributing to the cultural reactivation of the city and bringing culture to the neighbourhoods through a discipline “as deep-rooted and unique as flamenco”.
-Barrionuevo took part in the presentation of the event together with Francisco Valderrama, from Escuela de Moda de Sevilla, and the artists taking part in the event. On Thursday, the dancer Lalo Tejada will present the show ‘Esencia Flamenca’, by the Escuela de Moda de Sevilla.
-In this way, flamenco is combined with the presentation of the work and the fashion show of this entity, which has its headquarters in the Arte Sacro Business Park. Tejada has won a Giraldillo de la Bienal de Flamenco and has worked with Antonio Gades, Antonio Canales and Salvador Távora, among others.
-On Friday it will be the turn of the Gabriel Aragú Company and its show ‘Cuando todo empuja’, a 60-minute choreography designed for the performer that aims to reflect on the decisions and destiny of the human being and which has been a success with critics and audiences in the performances that have taken place on other stages, as is the case of the Teatro La Fundición.
-These performances are part of a wider programme that also aims to take advantage of the district’s unique enclaves, such as the Hacienda de Miraflores or the Convento de San Jerónimo for the general public, with the development of cultural activities that make up a first class offer. Tickets are free and can be collected at the headquarters of the North District, in Calle Estrella Porción, from 9.00 to 14.00 and from 17.30 to 19.30 hours.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-hacienda-parque-miraflores-acoge-espectaculos-flamencos-desfiles-moda-dentro-ciclo-sevilla-20220420170143.html AND VIDEO LINK

UK

UK court formally issues order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange to US: A UK court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
-The decision now rests with interior minister Priti Patel, although Assange may still appeal within 14 days of any decision to approve the extradition.
-The ruling Wednesday by a magistrate in central London brings the long-running legal saga in the UK courts closer to a conclusion. But Assange’s lawyers have until May 18 to make representations to Patel and could potentially launch further appeals on other points in the case. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220420-uk-court-formally-issues-order-to-extradite-wikileaks-founder-assange-to-us

USA

US Drops COVID-19 ‘Do Not Travel’ Advice for Several EU Countries: All EU/EEA countries have had the ‘Level Four: Do Not Travel’ advice for over a year now. However, after being concluded that the COVID-19 no longer causes serious health implications, CDC said that the Level Four travel health advisories would now apply only for special circumstances.
-The list of countries that have been dropped from Level Four to Level Three now includes France, Greece, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, and Switzerland. Travel to these and some other countries is no longer as highly discouraged as before.
-CDC has revealed that several other destinations, such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Turkey, among others, will also now be part of the Level Three list. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/us-drops-covid-19-do-not-travel-advice-for-several-eu-countries/

SPACE

Rare phenomenon- Four planets will line up in the sky this month:
In early April, three planets: Venus, Mars, and Saturn, formed a trio in the southeast before sunrise. By mid-month, Jupiter joined this trio, including a quartet of planets- an alignment of four planets. This planetary alignment of Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter will appear in the predawn hours in the sky this month.
NASA revealed that the rare occurrence is that all of the planet’s orbits around the sun are lining up. Meanwhile, the space agency also stated that Venus’ orbit around the sun is 225 Earth days, while Saturn’s is 29 years.
The two brightest planets in the sky, Venus and Jupiter, are headed for their ultra-close conjunction on April 30th. Full article: https://www.techexplorist.com/rare-phenomenon-four-planets-line-up-sky-month/46546/ AND VIDEO LINK

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On April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 By Naythan

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‘Feria de los Pueblos’ in Fuengirola: {Translation}
At the fairground, from April 27 to May 2. This year the event has been renamed the International ‘Feria de los Paises’ (Fair of the Countries). Representatives of 33 different countries will participate, opening the doors of their ‘casetas’ from 1pm through to 4am.
The main parade of the fair will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 11:30 am. It will pass through the main streets of the town, and is expected to involve more than 1,000 people. Starting from Plaza de España, the parade will terminate at the fairground.
In addition, the organization has decided to extend the celebration of the fair for one more day since May 1 falls on a Sunday. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/costa-sol-occidental/2022/04/19/fuengirola-celebrara-feria-internacional-pueblos-paises-63856410.html

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COVID

Covid Malaga- Malaga recorded 16 deaths with Covid in a week, 73 new hospital admissions and 1.614 positive: {Translation, summary} 19Apr22 14:10
-The Andalusian Regional Ministry of Health and Families has notified this Tuesday, in accordance with the new surveillance strategy approved by the National Public Health Commission, the COVID-19 data for the last week, taking into account that Good Friday, being a public holiday, the data was not updated.
-Thus, 16 more deaths have been reported with COVID-19 in the province of Malaga, bringing the total in more than two years of the pandemic to 2,387 people. In addition, since last Tuesday there have been 73 new hospital admissions (13,628 in total, 1,133 in the ICU).
-Similarly, 1,614 official positives detected by PDIA (PCR and antigen testing) have been reported, bringing the total to 278,805; while the number of recovered patients now stands at 271,814, after adding 2,104 in the last seven days.
-In addition, 117 people are currently hospitalised in health centres in the province, ten of them in Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-fallecidos-Covid-hospitalarios-positivos_0_1675933387.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia has 54 deaths in one week and has 611 hospitalised patients: {Translation} : 19/04/2022 13:22
-Andalusia has registered on Tuesday 19 April a total of 7,800 new cases of coronavirus since the 12th, of which 3,550 have occurred in people over 60, bringing the total number of infections in Andalusia since the start of the pandemic to 1,428,789.
-The region has had 54 deaths in the last week, as the Covid figures were not reported last Friday due to the celebration of Good Friday. This brings the overall death toll from the coronavirus in Andalusia to 13,409 people.
-In addition, there are currently 611 patients admitted for Covid-19 throughout Andalusia and 44 in an ICU, an increase of 127 people in Andalusian hospitals compared to last Tuesday, while intensive care units are up by seven.
-With regard to the current average incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, this stands, according to the IECA, at 305.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, with the highest in Almeria, where it reaches 470.8 points, and the lowest in Granada with 209.5.
-By provinces, Malaga continues to be the one with the highest number of positive cases this week with 1,614, followed by Seville with 1,413; Cordoba with 996; Almeria with 925; Cadiz with 915; Jaen with 687; Granada with 659; and Huelva with 591.
-Of the 54 deaths, 16 were in Malaga, 12 in Seville, seven in Cadiz and Cordoba, respectively, five in Almeria, three in Granada and Jaen and one in Huelva.
-On 28 March 2022, the new Covid-19 Surveillance and Control Strategy came into force after the acute phase of the pandemic. From that date onwards, the incidence indicators refer to the population aged 60 years and over, immunocompromised persons and pregnant women, while the data on hospitalisations and deaths refer to the general population. Source, Spanish:
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SPAIN

After almost 700 days in force Spain’s mandatory indoor mask rule to be largely dropped from Wednesday: The Spanish government has approved a move to place the onus on the population in general to behave responsibly, but has stipulated some situations where masks will still have to be worn. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/mask-rule-dropped-20220419170416-nt.html

Price of electricity in Spain falls to its lowest in six months, thanks to renewable energies: Today, Wednesday 20 April, the rate charged will be the lowest since last October and the cheapest time of day will be between 5pm and 6pm
-The cost of generating electricity will fall by around 24% to 84 euros per Megawatt hour, which is a new annual low.
-The highest price consumers will be charged for electricity tomorrow will be between 9am and 10am, at 148 euros/MWh, and the lowest will be between 5pm and 6pm at about six euros/MWh. In fact, it will be below 10 euros /MWh for the three hours between 4 and 7pm. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/cost-electricity-falls-20220419182826-nt.html

COSTA DEL SOL

The rain in March and April has filled two major reservoirs that supply Malaga city and the Costa del Sol: La Concepción reservoir in Marbella, which supplies the Costa del Sol, gained 317 litres per square metre between 1 March and 18 April, and is now so full that water is being transferred from there to the Axarquía. The reservoir is still at 94% of capacity.
-The Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir in Malaga, which together with those of Guadalhorce and Guadalteba supplies the city and the Guadalhorce Valley, is also practically full, at 96%. The total amount in these three reservoirs guarantees the supply in Malaga city for the next three years.
-La Viñuela, on the other hand, has only gained four cubic hectometres with the recent rainfall and holds only 16.8 per cent of its capacity, so it is still officially at a critical level. Restrictions are in force for agriculture and domestic use in some areas, to try to reserve supplies in the face of the dry summer ahead. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/rainfall-march-april-20220419094622-nt.html

TORROX

Torrox Marina and Golf Course Update: {Translation}
-The Torrox Golf Course is closer to becoming a reality after the acquisition of all the shares of the company Calaceite Developments S.L., a company that belonged to the Fuerte Hoteles group and which was declared bankrupt, with which Torrox Town Hall now owns 78.22% of Calaceite Golf S.L., established in 2005 for the design, construction, development and management of the project.
-The mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, president and managing director of the company in which the councillor Paula Moreno is also a director, considered the signing of the deed this Tuesday before the notary Juan Carlos Martín Romero as a “key piece for the future Golf Course”.
-Medina has insisted on his intention to reactivate also the Marina, since, as he has pointed out “these two projects, which will be a boost for the local economy, will revolutionize the municipality to make it a first class tourist destination on the Costa del Sol.
-The Torrox councillor stressed once again the need to provide the municipality with tourist infrastructures that complement all the attractions it already has. “Torrox has the charm of a white village, a rich gastronomy made with the best raw materials from our own fields and greenhouses to be enjoyed while enjoying the best sunsets on our coast, as well as having the best climate in Europe,” concluded Medina.
-For her part, Paula Moreno indicated that the Golf Course project has all the viability from a legal, urbanistic and environmental point of view, included in the General Urban Development Plan approved in 1992, and that it would affect 100 hectares of land, on the beachfront, where the construction of 3,157 homes is also planned. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torrox-asume-el-control-de-la-sociedad-que-impulsara-el-campo-de-golf/

MALAGA

Feria de Málaga- the deadline for the application of the stalls is April 30th: {Translation, summary}
-Applications for the stands in the Fairgrounds and the Historic Centre as well as for the adaptation of traditional courtyards and Casas de Hermandad in the Historic Centre of the city are now open. The deadline for submitting applications is 30 April. The Town Hall has stated in a press release that applications can be submitted online through the website of Malaga Town Hall.
-The standard application form is available at the website of the City Council. Individuals can apply either online or in person. In the case of opting for the in-person form, interested parties must fill in the standard application form which can be found in the registry offices of Malaga City Council, in the Area of Operational Services, Department of Fiestas, located in Complejo ‘El Duende’ Camino de San Rafael, Nº 99, C.P. 29006, Malaga, during opening hours from 09.00 to 14.00 hours.
-At the end of the period for submitting applications, a resolution with the list of successful applications will be published in the electronic headquarters of the City Council (www.malaga.eu) indicating the number and location of authorised modules, in the case of applications for stands in the Fair Grounds, or the number of metres of occupation and location, in the case of applications for stands or adaptation of traditional courtyards and fraternity houses in the Historic Centre.
-The successful bidders must provide the corresponding deposit of 200 euros/standard module of 25 by ten metres and proportional for the rest of the stands depending on their dimensions, prior to the application for authorisation to operate before the Openings Service. Photo &Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Abierto-abril-plazo-solicitud-casetas-feria-Malaga_0_1675934315.html

GIBRALTAR

More stringent controls being carried out by Spanish police at the Gibraltar border: Citizens of non-EU countries, including those who hold blue Gibraltar residence cards, and including British passport holders, are being refused entry to Spain unless they provide evidence of travel and hotel reservations. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/gibraltar/more-stringent-controls-20220419090218-nt.html

UK

Brits Bringing Their Pets to EU Hit With €215 Fee Each Time They Visit the Bloc, plus Updates on Pet Passports When Entering France and Switzerland: British travellers are charged £180 or €215 for bringing their pets – dogs and cats in the 27-nation-bloc, after Brexit – the act that marks the UK’s exit from the EU.
-More specifically, the European Union requires Brits to provide an Animal Healthcare Certificate from a vet, which is valid for four months and costs around €215, although the precise price depends. Due to technical problems, the measure also applies when reaching Irish borders. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/brits-bringing-their-pets-to-eu-hit-with-e215-fee-each-time-they-visit-the-bloc/

SPORTS

Racing News- Spanish F1 driver Fernando Alonso announces new sponsorship deal: Spanish F1 driver Fernando Alonso has announced a new sponsorship deal with motorsport brand Castrol and has told his fans on social media that “exciting plans” are on the way.
-The Spaniard returned to Formula One following his stint in the Dakar Rally and joined the Alpine F1 Team in 2020, replacing Daniel Ricciardo for the 2021 season. During his debut season for the team, Alonso finished in 10th place with 81 points after managing one podium finish. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/04/19/spanish-f1-driver-fernando-alonso-announces-new-sponsorship-deal/

Boxing News- Tyson Fury Retirement Announcement: Gypsy King insists he will retire from boxing after Dillian Whyte clash on Saturday.
-Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte will go toe-to-toe on Saturday night, with a record-breaking 94,000 spectators expected at Wembley Stadium. Fury looks to successfully defend his WBC title in the all-British clash, but was adamant that it will be the last outing of his glistening career.
-After Fury was put through his paces by trainer SugarHill Steward on Tuesday’s open workout at Wembley, the 34-year-old conceded that Saturday would draw a close to his 14-year boxing career. “That’s it. Get a good victory here on Saturday night, relax, sit back and enjoy life. I am loving every second of it,” said Fury. “It’s been a long old journey, ups and downs in my career, lots of ups and downs. I’m coming up to 34, 20 years as a boxer, that’s enough for anybody. There’s plenty of other stuff I need to do like look after my kids and wife and enjoy them.” Full article: https://www.planetsport.com/boxing/news/tyson-fury-gypsy-king-will-retire-after-dillian-whyte-fight-wembley-stadium

TECH

Turmeric can improve fuel cells, applications in sensors, supercapacitors and more:
-Turmeric, a spice found in most kitchens, has an extract that could lead to safer, more efficient fuel cells.
-Researchers at the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) and their collaborators from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) in India discovered a novel way to combine curcumin – the substance in turmeric – and gold nanoparticles to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity. While the research team must do more testing, the discovery brings replacing hydrogen as a fuel cell feedstock one step closer. Full article: https://news.clemson.edu/extract-from-a-common-kitchen-spice-could-be-key-to-greener-more-efficient-fuel-cells/

Despite Claims To The Contrary by Big Tech, Blockchain (The Technology Behind BitCoin) Has Huge Security Flaws, Hacks & Thefts On The Rise: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Treasury Department, warned of a new set of ongoing cyber attacks carried out by the Lazarus Group targeting blockchain companies.
-The disclosure comes less than a week after the Treasury Department attributed the cryptocurrency theft of Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network to the Lazarus Group, sanctioning the wallet address used to receive the stolen funds.
-“North Korean state-sponsored cyber actors use a full array of tactics and techniques to exploit computer networks of interest, acquire sensitive cryptocurrency-intellectual property, and gain financial assets,” the agencies said.
-“These actors will likely continue exploiting vulnerabilities of cryptocurrency technology firms, gaming companies, and exchanges to generate and launder funds to support the North Korean regime.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/04/fbi-us-treasury-and-cisa-warns-of-north.html

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On April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By Naythan

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Culture Week in Vélez-Malaga: Program of activities.
From 19 to 23 April, coinciding with the celebration of the Book Day and the anniversary of the birth of Maria Zambrano. Programming composed of more than twenty activities for all the audiences-
Book Fair / Literary presentations / Philosophy Workshop
Flamingo Show / Exhibitions / Microtheatre / Storytelling
The activities will be held in different points of the historical center and cultural spaces of the city. FB

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Services Wanted/Offered

Art Classes: Watercolour Painting in Archez
Do come and paint with watercolours with me in Archez,
in Centro Educativo Y Cultural, Rio Turvilla, in April and May 2022.
This is for beginners and for those who have painted before. I have some materials for beginners who want to try, others bring your own material. Two papers per time is included in the price.
The painting days are: 26.4, 27.4, 3.5, 4.5, 10.5 and 11.5. 2022
We start at 10.30, we’ll have a coffee brake and paint till 13.00.
It is 10€ per time or 50€ for 6 times.
The group will start with 4 persons but cannot be bigger than 8.
Please book your place in advance,
krissesulonen@gmail.com or WhatsApp +358 50 5492416
See you in Archez! Krisse from Finland

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For Sale: AMD CPU and Asus Graphics card
-Brand new AMD processor 5600X, ordered 2 by mistake so need to sell one of them. Please see my photo for full info about this Processor new never been unwrapped in it original box with it’s fan. 6 core 12 Thread CPU 4.6GHz Max boost 3.7GHz base. 150€ ovno
-Asus Graphics card GTX560 TI DC11 Top/2DI/1GD5. 80€ ono
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Wanted: Under counter fridge with single freezer compartment in good working order. Angela, Torrox Costa.
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Wanted: Lightweight wheelchair. Please contact Roger or Helen, Competa. 633668931 on WhatsApp or
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Wanted: Patio furniture. Table and chairs in good condition. Sofa and 2 chairs. Would need delivery. Thank you.
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Recommendations & Requests

Dampness / Humidity: I have a problem with humidity caused by dampness. I am unable to resolve the cause. Is anyone familiar with using waterproof render or tanking systems?
Harry, Malaga. Email: harryhood900 @ gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID

NEW MASK RULES- Tuesday, the Council of Ministers will vote to approve the end of the mandatory use of face masks indoors from Wednesday: {Translation, full article} 18/04/2022 11:38
-The Council of Ministers will approve this Tuesday a Royal Decree by which the use of face masks will cease to be compulsory in indoor spaces. The measure will come into effect the following day, Wednesday 20 April, after being published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
-Although it is not yet officially known which specific places will continue to be obligatory, the latest report of the ‘Positioning of the Ponencia de Alertas, Planes de Preparación y Respuesta sobre el uso de mascarillas en espacios interiores’, to which Europa Press had access, states that it should be worn by workers and visitors to care centres and people admitted when they are in shared spaces outside their rooms or in social and health centres; and when travelling on public transport.
-“It will continue to be worn inside health care facilities, services and establishments. This includes pharmacies, hospitals, health centres and blood transfusion centres”, the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, said this Sunday in an interview in ‘El País’.
-She also added that it should be compulsory in transport “by plane, rail, bus, metro and also in transport by boat, inland”. “There is no exception for public transport. It must be worn on all public transport”, she stressed.
-The report also advises against the use of masks by pupils in schools and recommends responsible use of masks by vulnerable people in any situation in which they have prolonged contact with people at a distance of less than 1.5 metres; and teachers with vulnerability factors.
-In the workplace, the presentation advised the use of the mask whenever work must be carried out at an interpersonal distance of less than 1.5 metres and the adequate ventilation of the space cannot be guaranteed; and in the family environment, gatherings of friends and private celebrations. Darias also confirmed this Sunday that it will be up to the occupational risk departments of the companies to decide in which spaces they must be used in an obligatory manner.
-In any case, and despite the fact that it will no longer be compulsory, its use will be recommended in enclosed public spaces where people pass through, such as shops (shopping centres, supermarkets and small businesses); enclosed spaces where people spend time without eating or drinking (cinemas, theatres, concert halls and museums) and in enclosed spaces where people spend time eating and drinking (bars, restaurants and nightlife venues).
-In an interview on ‘Antena 3’ on Monday, the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, pointed out that, in fact, “many people” will continue to wear it because the pandemic “continues to spread” and many people continue to die around the world.
-In addition, the President of the Executive recalled that although the cumulative incidence of coronavirus infection is around 400 points, “a high rate compared to other variants”, it is “lower” than in other countries and the levels of hospitalisation and occupation of Intensive Care Units (ICU) is less than 4 percent. “All of this has allowed us to take the decision to move towards recommending the widespread use of facemasks indoors. Vaccination has been the turning point that has allowed us to make this decision,” he said. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1043594/el-consejo-de-ministros-aprueba-manana-el-fin-del-uso-de-mascarilla-en-interiores/

SPAIN

Some traffic police drive unmarked vans: If you drive on Spanish roads you may well have passed some of the DGT’s unmarked vans but the chances are you didn’t notice them because that’s the intention. Why? Because they want to remain anonymous to catch people who commit traffic offences more easily, especially since the new Traffic and Road Safety Law came into force last month.
-In addition to the Traffic Directorate-General’s usual equipment, which includes helicopters, drones, roadside surveillance and radar devices, there are 15 unmarked vans whose occupants focus on distractions while driving. For example, if they see you holding a mobile phone, even if you are not using it, you can expect a fine of 200 euros and the loss of six points from your driving licence. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/some-traffic-police-20220418173705-nt.html

Fraud warning- DGT is being spoofed by e-mail with the excuse of an unpaid fine: {Translation}
-The Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta (OSI) has issued a warning about a fraudulent email campaign for the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) with the excuse of an unpaid fine. The message contains a link to a supposed notification that downloads malware onto the device to steal user data.
-The identified emails contain the following subject to provoke the user’s interest (see photo, click to enlarge): “Vehicle Blocking – Unpaid Fine”. (Bloqueo del Vehículo–Multa no pagada)
-The Guardia Civil also warns it is striking that the cybercriminals have managed to use a sender address with an email domain similar to the governmental one: gob.es.
-The Oficina del Internauta itself does not rule out the possibility that there are other emails with different subjects but with the same objective: “to incite the user to download a file under some pretext of interest, using social engineering techniques”.
-What to do if you have downloaded the malicious program?
These are the instructions provided by the Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta in case you have received this scam email:
“If you have downloaded and executed the malicious file, it is possible that your device has been infected. To protect your computer, you should scan it with an up-to-date antivirus.
-On the other hand, it also points out that if you have not launched the downloaded file, your device is probably not infected. All you need to do is delete the file from the download folder. It is also important to trash the mail you have received.
-Similarly, the agency reminds you that if you are in doubt about the legitimacy of an email or SMS, “do not click on any link and contact the company or service that supposedly sent you the email, always through their official customer service channels”.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/motor/sevi-aviso-fraude-suplantan-correo-electronico-excusa-multa-sin-pagar-202204181132_noticia.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Change in the weather in Andalucía: yellow warning on Tuesday and rain and storms mid-week: On the Malaga coastline the wet weather could arrive on Friday but things are going to become complicated before that.
-The Aemet weather agency has issued yellow warnings for rough seas on the coasts of Malaga, Granada and Almeria provinces from 2pm on Tuesday because it is predicting force 7 westerly winds and three-metre waves.
-Showers can be expected from Tuesday afternoon, possibly accompanied by storms in inland regions to the east of Malaga province. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/change-weather-andalucia-20220418125726-nt.html

NERJA

Moped ITV- Nerja: The ITV mobile unit for mopeds will be in Nerja on Wednesday, April 20th, in the esplanade of the market, at the end of Swan Street, from 8.30 to 12.30 hours. Interested persons should book an appointment through the website www.itvcita.com or by phone at 959 999 999. Source: FB

MALAGA

Hoteliers in Malaga applaud the data of the Holy Week but warn of the collapse of the profitability: {Translation}
-The hotel sector in Malaga is satisfied with the occupancy rates recorded this Easter, although it warns that its profitability is in danger due to inflation.
-The vice-president of the Association of Hotel Businessmen of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos), Javier Hernández, pointed out on Monday that the average occupancy rate in the province’s hotel establishments was 75.8% throughout Easter Week and 80.6% between Holy Wednesday and Easter Monday, coinciding with the public holidays.
-The origin of the tourists has been equally distributed, as 50% have been nationals and the other 50% foreigners, mostly Europeans. “These are quite good occupancy figures, although they are 12 points lower than in 2019. We understand that this could be the start of a positive year, but the profitability of the hotel sector has fallen due to the rise in energy costs, raw materials and inflation of 10%,” Hernández stressed.
-All eyes are now on the summer and the outlook is positive in both the hotel sector and travel agencies, although taking into account that we are still in a pandemic, that the war between Russia and Ukraine continues and that prices are skyrocketing, prudence is being maintained. Repeating the figures of a year like 2019, which was historic, will be very difficult in the current situation, but coming close is already a triumph, especially when just a few months ago the sector was completely dead. Full article: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/hoteleros-malaga-semana-santa-caida-rentabilidad_0_1675632751.html

Marbella to host convention bringing together Europe’s most important travel bloggers: Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) is considered the most important event for bloggers and content creators in the travel industry. Andalucía’s Ministry for Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration has announced that Marbella will be hosting TBEX Europe in June.
-Meanwhile this week the region is taking part in the TBEX America event in Washington. The ministry explained that the US event will act as a precursor for the European edition taking place in Marbella’s congress centre from 6 to 9 June, with the slogan ‘Home of travel creatives’. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/marbella-host-conference-20220418134327-nt.html

CORDOBA

The Spanish municipalities with nuclear power plants describe the 7th Radioactive Waste Plan as unrealistic: {Translation, full article}
-The Association of Municipalities in Nuclear Power Plant Areas (AMAC) has reiterated its rejection of the 7th Radioactive Waste Plan as, in its opinion, it does not provide any solution to the management of radioactive waste and has urged the Government to withdraw it as it is “totally unrealistic” and lacks a strategy.
-It is a “disgrace” that after so much time the Government is putting a draft Plan on public display that does not define a nuclear waste management policy, lamented the president of AMAC, Pedro Sánchez Yebra, who accuses the Government of not taking a decision that is its responsibility.
-In a statement, AMAC insisted that the draft of the radioactive waste plan, currently in the process of public information by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, does not include a procedure for the selection of sites for radioactive waste management facilities, nor does it guarantee the right to participation of the municipalities.
-Furthermore, it does not include a “defined and clear” procedure for decision-making on the extension of El Cabril, nor does it contemplate any system for mitigating the negative effects of hosting this disposal facility for hundreds of years for the municipality of Hornachuelos (Córdoba).
-In their opinion, the draft suggests that the Government is committed to storing this waste in seven decentralised temporary storage facilities at the power plant sites, instead of a single ATC, which shows the change in the Government’s political strategy, when months ago it announced new individualised storage facilities, dispersing nuclear waste throughout the country.
-This decision – AMAC continued – was taken “without consulting the affected municipalities and without a general agreement between the State and the municipalities for the management of radioactive waste”.
-The “only valid strategy”, which respects all the principles validated in international scenarios, is the construction of a Deep Geological Disposal Facility (DGS), they explained.
-Faced with this situation, the nuclear municipalities demand “a real and sincere dialogue with the State and all the parties involved that facilitates the correct management of spent fuel”, and that contemplates the mitigation of the negative effects of the facilities on the territories where they are located. Image:Wikipedia. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1043603/los-municipios-con-nucleares-tildan-de-irreal-el-vii-plan-de-residuos-radiactivos/

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DigameXtra No. 2239 Monday, April 18th, 2022

On April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 By Naythan

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Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche, Events:
-Wed. May 11 at 11am. Speaker: Norma presenting Did You Know? A Power Point frolick through history, geography, botany, zoology, etc… including historic pictures you will not want to miss. This will be the last lecture before a summer recess, so join us for an enjoyable get together including fascinating facts, good company, and a tasty cup of your favorite liquid. The Bio Beach lectures are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these programmes 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 then! Please come early as we are running out of seats before 11am. For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com
-Dance classes at Bio Beach have been cancelled. You may want to join Jose for his dance classes in Velez Malaga, he teaches at Club 70, situated in the Pañoleta Commercial/Industrial Center. His classes are Thursday at 19hrs.

P.G.S Golf: Proper Golf Society. Every Monday 10am
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Liquid Lunch Band: Playing live on Sat., Apr 23rd 2pm at
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For Sale: Leitz Dia projector and cassettes 20€
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For Sale: Double bed (190 x135cm) with under storage, Mattress and Headboard. All in good condition, 75 euros. Buyer collects.
Located between La Vinuela and Canillas de Aceituno
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For Sale, 2 items:
-Fully foldable chair. Light weight aluminium
-Fully foldable lounger. Light weight aluminium
Very good condition, used only once, 20€ each, to collect from Torrox Costa.
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For Sale: Rock and roll style sofa bed with removable cover. 50 euro. Collect from Torrox or can deliver for fuel costs.
Jenny, Torrox. Tel 622 690 133
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Recommendations & Requests

Poor mobile phone coverage in Torrox Campo: We live in the campo, outside Torrox Pueblo, and mobile phone reception is poor, and sometimes absent. We have tested all suppliers, who claim coverage, and they show same poor results: Max. 2 pins signal strength.
Has any fellow DigameXtra-reader had good results from installing a Signal Amplifier themselves, as such are available for purchase on the web, or do you know of a person or business in the Torrox/Nerja/Torre del Mar-area, who sells, and can install such an installation? We speak Spanish.
We will appreciate any advice and hint, which can help improve our reception. Thank you in advance.
Arne / Torrox. Email: casatorrox at hotmail.com

Washing machine repair: Can anyone advise us of a good washing machine repair person, ours is not broken totally but is washing longer than programmed. We are in Torrox Campo.
Lilian, Tel : 638897797 or Whatsapp
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News & Articles

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SPAIN

The price of electricity falls again on Monday and records the lowest figure since 27 December 2021: {Translation, summary}
-The average price of electricity on the wholesale market will fall this Monday April 18th for the sixth consecutive time.
-Specifically, the price of electricity on 18 April will be 103.24 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), 7.28% less than this Sunday. Thus, this Monday’s price will be the lowest since 27 December 2021, when Spaniards paid 96.08 euros/MWh.
-The maximum price of electricity for this 18 April will be between 21.00 hours and 22.00 hours, with 219.69 euros/MWh, and the minimum, 45 euros/MWh, will be registered between 14.00 and 15.00 hours.
-Compared to just one year ago, the pool price for this Monday will be 59.96% higher than the 64.54 euros/MWh of 18 April 2021. Full article: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-precio-luz-baja-nuevo-lunes-registra-dato-mas-27-diciembre-2021-20220417130250.html

Explaining Spain’s €100-Per-Day Entry Requirement: Visa-free travel to the borderless Schengen Area, which consists of 26 European countries, is possible for the biometric passport holders of over 60 world countries, including here, the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Albania, New Zealand, Georgia, and more. However, visa-free does not mean requirement-free. When showing up at the external borders of the Schengen Area, travellers from visa-free countries need to make sure they meet several mandatory conditions in order to be eligible to enter. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/explaining-spains-e100-per-day-entry-requirement/

TORROX

Torrox revives the May celebration of the Feast of the Cross:
{Translation, summary}
-One of the most deeply-rooted traditions in the municipality of Torrox is the celebration of the Feast of the Cross, when the neighbors prepare the altars and crosses displayed on the streets throughout the municipality. Therefore, the mayor, Oscar Medina, and the councilman of Fiestas and Popular Traditions, have encouraged the associations and groups to take up this habit after the break by the pandemic, stating that all those altars and crosses that sign up will have a financial reward to reward so your participation.
-There will be an official route to visit all the crosses and altars that have been registered, and a reward for each one’s involvement with 200 euros, if it is of crosses (regardless of style), and with 300 euros for each of the altars that meet more requirements. Signup in person at the SAC, or you can call the phone 95258010. https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/posts/292286799734668

GRANADA

Photography, flamenco, music and storytelling on offer in the VII Week of Culture in Otura (Granada): {Translation} 18 to 29 April
-The 7th Otura Cultural Week will start on Monday 18 April with the inauguration of the photography, short story and calligram exhibitions of the CEIP Virgen de La Paz, and the painting exhibition of the Oturarte association, at 19:00 in the Centro Cultural Federico García Lorca. Afterwards, organised by the Otura Photography Association AFOD, there will be a talk by the photographer Jorge Pastor at 20:00.
-Next week there will be a ‘lorquian lemonade’ organised by the women of the Association El Futuro. The event will take place on Monday 25th April at the Cultural Centre.
-“There will also be a scrapbooking workshop on Tuesday 19 April; another on reading in ebooks and digital devices (on the 20th in Guadalinfo) and a participative reading of Don Quixote in the Town Hall on the 22nd,” says the Councillor for Culture of Otura Town Council, Salvador Torres. On the same day there will be a storyteller in the Cultural Centre.
-The Town Hall has also organised a lettering workshop, and the show ‘La zambra de Granada’ by the flamenco cultural association ‘Ole tu duende’, on 28 April at 19:00. At 8 p.m., the Coro Villa de Otura will perform.
-On the 24th of April, at 12 noon, in the Cultural Centre, the ‘Suspiro del Moro’ Poetry Encounter will take place, and on the 29th, as a closing ceremony, that is when the prizes for this Cultural Week will be awarded.
-Exhibitions at the Federico García Lorca Cultural Centre and a show by the Menta y Canela Flamenco Music and Dance Association on 23 April complete the programme of this 7th Otura Cultural Week. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/fotografia-flamenco-musica-cuentacuentos-vii-semana-cultural-otura/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Tsitsipas takes down Davidovich Fokina to defend his Monte Carlo crown: Stefanos Tsitsipas captured his second straight Monte Carlo Masters crown with a workmanlike 6-3 7-6(3) win over first-time ATP Tour finalist Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sunday, claiming his first title of the 2022 season. Photo:REUTERS/Denis Balibouse. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/tsitsipas-battles-past-davidovich-fokina-win-monte-carlo-title-2022-04-17/

HEALTH

Insurance Companies Still Paying Spanish Private Docs at 1990s Rates:
-In private healthcare, a war that is not very visible to patients is being waged. A hidden confrontation that has to do with the money that insurance companies pay to self-employed doctors who work for them. The doctors have organized themselves around the Professional Medical Union (Unipromel), a kind of private employer’s association created a year and a half ago, and accuse the insurers of sinking their rates and paying them “leonine” conditions for each consultation, test diagnosis or surgery that they perform and that is charged to the patient’s insurance card.
-Since 2009, medical associations have been prohibited from participating in these issues related to fees, and insurance companies continue to pay prices very similar to those of 30 years ago. In the last declaration of rates, they were still in pesetas. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/war-of-private-doctors-against-insurers-we-have-between-five-and-ten-euros-left-per-consultation/

SPACE

See A Dazzling ‘Pink Moon’ Rise For Easter To Set-Up A ‘Blood Moon’ And An Eclipse Of The Sun: The first full Moon of spring 2022 in the northern hemisphere also marked the middle of Ramadan 2022, and occurred the night before Easter 2022—both lunar festivals, yet its celestial significance goes much deeper than that.
Best seen as dusk on Saturday, April 16, 2022, the “Pink Moon” was pictured around the world draped in muted orange and yellow light as it appeared on the eastern horizon. Photo:Ashraf Amra/Anadolu. Full article and more pics: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2022/04/16/in-photos-see-a-dazzling-pink-moon-rise-to-set-up-a-blood-moon-and-an-eclipse-of-the-sun/

FINANCE & HIGH TECH

Bitcoin & Blockchain News- A $620 million hack? Just another day in cryptocurrency:
-The FBI said on Thursday that the Lazarus Group, a prolific hacking team run by the North Korean government, is responsible for the March 2022 hack of a cryptocurrency platform called Ronin Network. The hackers stole $620 million in the cryptocurrency Ethereum. That’s an eye-catching number in almost any context. But in the Wild West environment of crypto, the Ronin hack is just one of eight megaheists in the past year in which hackers have stolen more than $100 million in cryptocurrency!
-In 2021, criminal hackers stole approximately $3.2 billion in cryptocurrency, six times more than they made off with in 2020, according to Chainalysis. That year included six hacks of at least $100 million stolen and dozens of smaller hacks involving tens of millions. Now 2022 is off to its own headline-grabbing start.
-Why does this keep happening? In the cryptocurrency industry, businesses are spun up quickly, security is often an afterthought, scams are prevalent, and investors often don’t truly analyze the risk across a wide range of novel investments.
–(As long as there is a human component, there will be no perfect security in any technology. Criminals will always find a way to exploit the human element. Cryptocurrency, blockchain and “the cloud” all get hacked regularly. Herein lies the problem: these “decentralized” technologies, as they expand and grow, create ever more human interfaces to be exploited. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/04/15/1050259/a-620-million-hack-just-another-day-in-crypto/

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Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 2238 – WEEKEND EDITION – April 16th, 2022

On April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By Naythan

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Cultural Week- Viñuela: Monday 18Apr thru Friday 22Apr
Activities, exhibitions, workshops and excursions
The Town Hall of La Viñuela has already finalised the programme of activities to celebrate Cultural Week which will take place from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd April. It will start with a concert for the Visibility of Women by Paco Damas “Las sinsombrero” at six o’clock in the evening. There will also be more than half a dozen workshops, exhibitions, excursions and the 1st Solidarity Run and Walk in aid of the Esperanza Association. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-semana-cultural-de-la-vinuela-incluye-la-i-carrera-y-caminata-solidaria-a-beneficio-de-la-asociacion-esperanza/

New Tricks Band: Live Sat., Apr23rd from 7:30pm
The Boma Bar, Av. de Mijas km 2.5. 29120 Alhaurín el Grande
Free entry. Food & drinks served. Reserve tables 952 491 194 FB

Feroche Bar- Torrox Costa: Live Music This Weekend
-Sat., 16th of April, 3 pm, Evelyn Ríos
-Sun., 17th of April, 16:30, Fernando
Indoor lounge open. Torrox Costa beach promenade
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
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SPAIN

Spanish fuel company offers discounts of up to 45 céntimos a litre to its most loyal customers: Cepsa has now gone a step further, so that many of its clients can fill their vehicles at prices which are similar to those of 2021. It is doing this by applying a further discount for holders of its loyalty cards, in addition to the government discount. These clients can save up to 45 céntimos a litre on fuel, which is around 25 per cent of the average price at Cepsa service stations in Spain. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/cepsa-offers-discounts-20220414122000-nt.html

The price of the light falls 10.1%, to 198,47 euros/MWh: {Translation, first 5 paragraphs}
-Compared to just a year ago, the price of the ‘pool’ for this Friday will be a 191,05% higher than the 68,19 € /MWh April 15, 2021
-The average price of electricity in the wholesale market today falls 10.1% compared to last Thursday, standing below the level of 200 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) and thus accumulating its third consecutive day of declines.
-Specifically, the average pool price for today, Good Friday holiday, will be 198.47 euros/MWh, 22.29 euros cheaper than yesterday’s 220.76 euros/MWh.
-The maximum price of electricity today will be between 21.00 hours and 22.00 hours, with 237.29 euros/MWh, and the minimum, 151.11 euros/MWh, has been recorded between 15.00 and 16.00 hours.
-Pool prices have a direct impact on the regulated tariff – the so-called PVPC – to which almost 11 million households in the country are subscribed, and serve as a reference for the other 17 million that have contracted their supply on the free market. In fact, the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) has found that in 2021, as part of the upward spiral of energy prices, around 1.25 million people switched from the PVPC to a fixed-price free market tariff. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1043127/el-precio-de-la-luz-cae-un-101-hasta-los-19847-eurosmwh/

ANDALUCIA

Which beaches in Andalucia have banned smoking?: There are now 48 beaches across Andalusia which have introduced the ban. These include Vera in Almería, Motril and Algarrobo, as well Playa de la Rada Estepona, Vélez-Málaga, Lagos, Mezquitilla, Caleta, Torre del Mar, Almayate, Valle Nizas and Benajarafe in the province of Málaga.
-El Chorillo in Conil de la Frontera, El Palmar in Vejer also have smoking bans, as do the beaches in and around Tarifa including Playa Chica, Atlanterra, Valdevaqueros, Playa de los Lances and Bolonia.
-Playita de Arroyomolinos in Zahara de la Sierra, Santa Bárbara in La Línea, El Carmen de Barbate and de Zahara de Atunes in the provincia de Cádiz have also banned smoking. Full article:
https://www.thelocal.es/20210217/maps-which-beaches-in-spain-have-banned-smoking/

MALAGA

Semana Santa Malaga 2022:
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GRANADA

Cúllar Vega will celebrate this Sunday its ‘explosive’ feast of the Resurrection: {Translation, summary}
-The residents of Cúllar Vega (Granada) will once again welcome the Resurrected Christ Child this Sunday, 17 April, in a very original way: amidst a huge cloud of gunpowder and smoke, caused by the thousands of firecrackers that the people of Cúllar Vega will throw as the image passes by.
-The procession known as the “Procession of the firecrackers” will break a new record this year after two years without taking place due to the pandemic, as the locals taking part in the festival have purchased more than 100,000 firecrackers, of a type called “Tro de Bac” (“thunder of impact”) which is manufactured expressly at the Pirotecnia Zarzoso in Altura (Castellón) for the procession in Cúllar Vega and for other festivals held in Valencia. Photo:Gabinete. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/cullar-vega-volvera-a-celebrar-este-domingo-su-explosiva-fiesta-de-la-resurreccion/

SEVILLE

Crowds throng Seville as curb-free Easter processions return:
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EUROPE

Austria’s Capital to Lift Vaccination & Recovery Certificate Requirement for Access to Public Places: The Austria announced that Vienna will no longer apply COVID-19 restrictions starting from April 16. Vienna was the only Austrian region to keep in place the vaccination and recovery certificate requirement, as the other parts of the country already dropped them on March 5.
-It will no longer be required to present a valid vaccination or recovery certificate when attending bars, restaurants, museums, theatres, and other public places and events.
-In addition, it has been revealed that the mask requirement will also be dropped tomorrow for the majority of places. However, the requirement will still remain in place for those who wish to enter healthcare institutions, essential shops, and public transport. Photo:Kravka. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/austrias-capital-to-lift-vaccination-recovery-certificate-requirement-for-access-to-public-places/

LOTTERY

The first prize of the draw of the National Lottery falls in Cadiz, Cordoba and Malaga: {Translation} The winning number was 92,347 and the prize is 300,000 euros to the number.
-The first prize in the National Lottery draw held last Thursday, 14 April, which corresponded to 92,347 and which is worth 300,000 euros per number, was won in the Andalusian provinces of Cadiz, Cordoba and Malaga.
-According to information from Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, collected by Europa Press, the first prize has touched, specifically, in the lottery administrations numbers 14 of Algeciras (Cadiz) and 5 of Malaga, as well as in the receiving offices numbers 21.850 of Valdelagrana (Cadiz), 27.235 of Cordoba and 50.775 of Velez-Malaga, in the province of Malaga.
-In addition, the first prize was won in administrations or receiving offices in Alicante, Badajoz, Barcelona, Vizcaya, La Coruña, Las Palmas, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Segovia and Valencia.
-The second prize, with 60,000 euros for the number 10,094, was won in the receiving office number 36,870 in Velilla-Taramay (Granada) and number 50,665 in Álora (Málaga), as well as in the provinces of Alicante, Badajoz, Castellón, Guizpúzcoa, Madrid, the island of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Toledo and Valencia. The draws correspond to numbers 7, 3 and 4. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1043138/el-primer-premio-del-sorteo-de-la-loteria-nacional-cae-en-cadiz-cordoba-y-malaga/

TECH

Emergency Chrome Update: Google on Thursday released emergency patches to address two security issues in its Chrome web browser, one of which it says is being actively exploited in the wild. Users are recommended to update to version 100.0.4896.127 for Windows, Mac and Linux to thwart potential threats. Users of Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi are also advised to apply the fixes as and when they become available. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/04/google-releases-urgent-chrome-update-to.html

Twitter adopts ‘poison pill’ to fend off Elon Musk’s $43B takeover bid: Twitter’s board of directors on Friday unanimously adopted a shareholder rights plan to fend off Elon Musk’s unsolicited $43 billion bid to take the company private. The plan, which is valid for one year, will kick in if Musk or anyone else acquires 15% or more of Twitter’s outstanding common stock in a transaction not approved by the board.
Often referred to as a “poison pill,” a shareholder rights plan offers companies a way to discourage a hostile takeover by another company or activist investor. Once the activist investor reaches a certain level of stock ownership (in this case, 15%), other shareholders are welcome to purchase stock at a discounted price, thereby diluting the activist buyer’s stake.
The plan does not prevent Twitter’s board from accepting an acquisition proposal if it believes it’s in the best interests of Twitter and its shareholders. Full article: https://www.zdnet.com/article/twitter-adopts-poison-pill-to-fend-off-elon-musks-43b-takeover-bid/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

SPACE

Lyrids Meteor Shower Will Start Lighting Up The Skies From Tonight: The Lyrids are not considered a particularly spectacular meteor shower year on year, but they are consistent. From April 15 to 29, this meteor shower will streak across the sky, with its peak expected on April 22, according to the International Meteor Organization. They are called Lyrids as they appear to come from the direction of the Lyra constellation, whose brightest star Vega, is easy to spot.
-The three days around the peak are the best to actually observe this shower, although the full Moon happening tomorrow means that in a week, it will still be bright enough to make observations more difficult unless you stay up into the early hours. With good conditions, you should see about 18 meteors per hour visible across the sky. Photo:Podestaphotos. Full article: https://www.iflscience.com/space/look-up-lyrids-meteor-shower-will-start-lighting-up-the-skies-from-tonight/

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Churches & Worship

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services for Easter:
-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Saturday 16th April cancelled.
-St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Friday 15th April, ‘One Hour before the Cross’. Time 11.00.
-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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Guardia Civil: 062
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