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International Women’s Day 2022 is Tuesday, March 8th:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices, including boxed sets.
***Trips***
March
-25th – Visit Plaza Mayor/IKEA and the fabulous Guzman Garden Centre in Alhaurin €13.50pp
April
-8th – Trip to Montefrio, Granada Province. Price €25,50 and includes, coach fare, tourist train and drivers tip.
-27th – Trip to Bolonia and Tarifa – includes entry to the Claudia Baelo Roman site with guide €23,50
May
-6th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-20th – Boat Trip from Benalmadena Port to Fuengirola with time to explore Fuengirola Harbour €25 includes coach, tips and boat trip to Fuengirola
-25th – Trip to Osuna with Guide €20 includes Coach fare, tips and guide
June
-2nd – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-3rd – Platinum Jubilee Celebrations with a Hog Roast and all the trimmings at La Vega Restaurant & Bar, in Torre del Mar. Time 1.30. Price 12€ for non members & €5 for members. There will be a bar and music. Do come along and celebrate with us the Queen’s 70 years as our Monarch.
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 https://facebook.com/thephoenixsocialclub

Bio Beach Restaurant- History Presentation:
Wed. March 9th at 11am, Bio Beach Restaurant invites you to a touch of class as well as a little glance at history. Norma will present Power Point slides featuring Santiago de Compostela, where the Apostle Saint James is buried in its grandiose catedral. We’ll take a look at the surrounding areas including a leisurely stroll through its elegant 5 star Parador; building dating back to 1499 when it was a hospital. We’ll also include the fascinating relationship between the colorful and daring Almanzor and Santiago de Compostela on August 10, 997. Almanzor was the Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. The Bio Beach presentation is free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these programs are presented in an effort to attract more members (12€ annually). Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Quiz Night: Monday, March 7. Asador Restaurant, La Vinuela
Spend the evening with El Valle Asociacion testing your wit and learning something new. Can you ace it? Come and find out how much you know. Join us at Asador Restaurant at 7:30PM. Be sure to ask about our upcoming events. For further information. Please call Barbara at 616264067, or go to our website at https://www.el-valle-asociacion.com/about-us/

Nerja program of activities to commemorate the International Women’s Day: {Translation}
The activities begin on Sunday, 6th March, with the 12th edition of the Walk for Equality, at 12.30 p.m., starting from the Balcón de Europa. The institutional act of the 8th March will be held at 17.00 hours in the Plenary Hall, with the reading of the Municipal Manifesto, and will continue with a theatrical performance in the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre. In the same centre, on the 14th, the Gala Gala Reconocidas de la Diputación Provincial will take place, in which women from Malaga in different fields will be honoured. On 30 March, at 17.30, in the Plenary Hall, the 6th edition of the “Con las Mujeres Nerja Avanza” (With Women Nerja Moves Forward) recognition will bring the programme to a close. The Town Hall will recognise Aurelia López, local president of the Spanish Association Against Cancer, and Águeda Saavedra, an artist of recognised prestige, for their dedication and social and personal commitment to women in Nerja society. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-presenta-un-amplio-programa-de-actividades-para-conmemorar-el-dia-internacional-de-las-mujeres/

Algarrobo presents the ‘First Festival of Spring’ on Sat., 26MAR, from 4pm: {Translation, summary} Enjoy the flamenco of Zipporah, the versions of the 80’s and 90’s-style Ska-P Project Mandarin, the rock of Money Makers, and the pop-rock of Lord Mirinda at la Carpa de la Escalerilla de Algarrobo pueblo. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-algarrobo-presenta-la-primera-fiesta-de-la-primavera-que-tendra-lugar-el-26-de-marzo/

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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan mirror Yute 48 x 65 cms with matching Castillan hallway unit beautiful solid top with 2 drawers 76 x 30 x 74cms Price 130€
-Hallway unit Natural & yute 80 x 30 x 86cms Price 120€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Original oil painting. 50 x 60 cm, 275 euros. Can be seen at La Casa Hotel and Restaurant, Calle Baja, Torrox Pueblo
Margaret, Torrox. 682 661 313 ; Mariordan@aol.com

For Sale: Ladies Flamenco dress with yellow background with red roses with green stems and green fringes. Size small. Photo if interested. Price €25. Angela, Torrox Costa. WhatsApp 622119099

For Sale: Wooden bookcase. Four shelves and two small drawers. Height 175 cm, width 71 cm depth 24.5 cm Photos emailed on request. Buyer to collect from Torrox Costa. Brenda, El Penoncillo. WhatsApp 711003687
Email brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

For Sale as a lot:
A folding cot (Voltareta)+ mattress (15 cm thickness )+ several mattress protectors + 3 sets of sheets + a comforter-duvet.
A high chair (Jane) + cushion
A cushion that can be used in a home on a chair or in a car (Play – up to 36kg )
An inflatable splash pool (Best Way Splash and play – 152 x 38 cm)
A drawing board (Ikea)
All is in as good as new condition as only used a couple of days. The splash pool is new (still in its unopened box)
Buyer collects in Competa campo (down Torrox-Competa Road, 2km from Pavo Real). 50€ for the lot. Monique, Competa
monique.anckaert at yahoo dot com
+ 32 472 90 32 80 (only SMS or WhatsApp)

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SPAIN

The wholesale price of electricity smashes its record, due to the rise in gas prices, to 442.54 euros/MWh: Less than two weeks after the start of the war in Ukraine, the price of the wholesale electricity market in Spain is going to pulverize an all-time high this Monday, standing, on average, at 442.54 euros per megawatt (MWh). The so-called pool is already well above the previous record of 383 euros recorded on the eve of last Christmas.
-This new record comes on the first business day after last Friday the European gas benchmark, the TTF, broke the 200-euro barrier for the first time and exceeded 210 euros per MWh, after taking control by the Russian army of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Ukrainian Energodar plant, in the Zaporizhia region.
-By hourly sections, this Monday the historical maximum of 500 euros/MWh will be reached for the first time. It will happen from 8 to 10 in the morning and at 8 pm. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-wholesale-price-of-electricity-smashes-its-record-due-to-the-rise-in-gas-442-54-euros-mwh/

Sánchez affirms that “very soon” indoor masks will no longer be mandatory: {Translation} 06/03/2022, 11:27
-The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has insisted this Sunday that the use of masks indoors to prevent contagion of the coronavirus will cease to be compulsory “soon, very soon”, when the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, so determines.
-He said this before the PSOE’s Federal Committee, which met in an extraordinary meeting to analyse the war in Ukraine, and after noting the “formidable response” that citizens have given to the pandemic, with an “extraordinarily high” number of people vaccinated and the “lowest” cumulative incidence in the whole of the European Union.
-The head of the Spanish government has therefore stressed that “soon, very soon, when the Minister of Health tells us, we are going to remove the obligation to wear masks indoors”.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1033760/sanchez-afirma-que-muy-pronto-dejaran-de-ser-obligatorias-las-mascarillas-en-interiores/

First examination in Congress of the new Housing Law, with almost all the opposition calling for its withdrawal:
{Translation} MADRID, 6 Mar.
-The draft Law for the Right to Housing, sponsored by the ruling PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party) with support from the United We Can party, which contemplates the regulation of rental prices, faces its first vote in Congress this Thursday. Almost all the opposition are calling for its withdrawal, which anticipates a new tight vote on another of the Government’s ‘star’ projects.
-The PP (88 votes), Ciudadanos (9), PNV (6), PDeCAT (4) and Junts (4) have registered amendments calling for the initiative to be returned, and it is foreseeable that they will be joined by Vox (52), Foro Asturias (1), the two ex-deputies of UPN and the ex-deputy of Cs Pablo Cambronero, which would add up to 164 votes.
***ERC PRESENTS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TAKE THE LAW FURTHER***
-However, Esquerra Republicana has also registered an amendment to the whole, in its case to replace the Government’s law with an alternative text that affects measures such as the regulation of rental prices, anti-eviction regulations and surcharges on IBI for empty housing.
-ERC’s proposal eliminates any regulation of urban planning due to a possible conflict of competence, guarantees the suspension of an eviction if there is no prior proposal for social renting and brings the regulation of rental prices into line with the existing regulation in Catalonia, respecting the autonomous competence.
-Next Thursday there will be two votes, one on the ERC’s alternative text, which will not go ahead due to lack of support, and another on the other amendments, and if the thirteen Esquerra votes are added to those calling for the bill to be returned to the government, the PSOE and Unidas Podemos bill will have been defeated in the plenary session.
***PP: ATTACK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND FREEDOM OF ENTERPRISE***
-To reject the Government’s bill, the PP recalls the report issued by the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), which argues that the regulation affects a “matter of autonomous ownership” and “limits” its competence, and assures that it is “a proposal that is clearly harmful to the rights and interests of citizens”.
-In their amendment, to which Europa Press has had access, the ‘populares’ lament the “markedly interventionist nature” of the law, which “attacks the right to private property and freedom of enterprise”, affecting “very negatively the real estate sector” and harming “both tenants and landlords”.
***INCOHERENT” AND “COSMETIC” CHANGES FOR Ciudadanos***
-For its part, Ciudadanos charges in its amendment against the Government’s reform, assuring that “the principles and spirit” of the same “are incoherent, cosmetic and inadequate to guide public housing policies and guarantee access to housing for all citizens”.
-Both parties criticise the regulation of rental prices, but also the authorisation to set IBI surcharges on empty homes, with the PP accusing the Government of encouraging the ‘squatting’ of homes with its proposal, considering the prohibition of evictions a “pernicious whitewashing” of the same.
-Ciudadanos clarifies that, despite being included as a milestone to be met in the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, the return of the initiative “would not be an obstacle to meeting the milestone”, as the Government has “more than enough time” to present an alternative and be able to approve it before 30 September 2022.
***PNV, PDeCAT AND JUNTS SEE INVASION OF COMPETENCES***
-The PNV, for its part, rejects the proposal, considering that it “incurs in evident excesses”, by assuring that “housing is a matter of autonomous ownership”, as recognised by the Constitution and the jurisprudence established by the Constitutional Court, which identifies as an autonomous function to regulate in order to attend to interests related to decent housing.
-The PDeCAT also justifies its rejection as an “invasion of powers”, as well as considering the impact that the legislation proposed by the government could have on the supply of rental housing as “negative”.
-On the other hand, Junts will seek to overturn the Housing Law because it considers the bill to be “a total, forced and artificial absorption of powers”, as in their opinion it represents a “dismantling” of the regulations applied in Catalonia. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/construccion-y-vivienda-00342/noticia-primer-examen-congreso-ley-vivienda-casi-toda-oposicion-pidiendo-retirada-20220306123852.html

EUROPE

These 3 EU/EEA Countries Have Already Removed All COVID-19 Entry Rules: After evaluating the current COVID-19 situation and concluding that travel restrictions no longer play a significant role in preventing the spread of the virus, two European Economic Area countries – Iceland, Norway – and one European Union country – Slovenia – have already decided to lift their entry measures entirely.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/these-3-eu-eea-countries-have-already-removed-all-covid-19-entry-rules/

The Russian military has warned Ukraine’s neighboring countries from hosting its warplanes: Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov charged Sunday that some Ukrainian combat planes had redeployed to Romania and other Ukraine neighbors he didn’t identify. Konashenkov warned that if those warplanes attack the Russian forces from the territory of those nations, it “could be considered as those countries’ engagement in the military conflict.”
Source: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-spacex-volodymyr-zelenskyy-business-807f67dcf116559d2646abb7ed851ca9

Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply: The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.”
-Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their fields as millions flee, fight or try to stay alive. Ports are shut down that send wheat and other food staples worldwide to be made into bread, noodles and animal feed. And there are worries Russia, another agricultural powerhouse, could have its grain exports upended by Western sanctions.
-While there have not yet been global disruptions to wheat supplies, prices have surged 55% since a week before the invasion amid concerns about what could happen next. If the war is prolonged, countries that rely on affordable wheat exports from Ukraine could face shortages starting in July, International Grains Council director Arnaud Petit told The Associated Press. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-africa-lifestyle-middle-east-1b41faaa7ac0984d0673023b68d39a70

Hungary to ban all grain exports effective immediately -agriculture minister: Hungary banned all grain exports effective immediately due to price increases caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, minister of agriculture Istvan Nagy told television channel RTL on Friday. Nagy added the government decree on the ban would be published on Friday. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/ukraine-crisis-hungary-grains-idAFL5N2V75IT

USA

“People’s Convoy”- Trucks, RVs and cars flock to Washington area to protest COVID restrictions and other issues: More than a thousand large trucks, recreational vehicles and cars are gathering on the outskirts of Washington as part of a protest against COVID-19 restrictions that threatens to roll on the U.S. capital in the coming days.
The so-called “People’s Convoy,” which originated in California and has drawn participants from around the country, is calling for an end to all pandemic-related restrictions. It was inspired by demonstrations last month that paralyzed Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Photo:REUTERS. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trucks-rvs-cars-flock-washington-area-protest-covid-restrictions-2022-03-05/

COVID Info References

Municipal Rates Map https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

A Spanish gov’t site in English with travel docs & requirements info:
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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DigameXtra No. 2202 – WEEKEND EDITION – Sat., March 5th, 2022

On March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 By Naythan

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Bar Atila- Afternoon Gig: Saturday 5th March at 2pm
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C/ Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel

Killer Rockets Band: Sat., March 5th 11pm at Sala CasArte Azul
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Rodriguez Celtic Band: Our next concert will be in “La Lolaina” in Niguelas. Sunday March 13th at 18:00h.
José A. Rodríguez, Violin
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Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.

MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours.
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram @moonetteskincare
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Red footstool 57.50 x 47 x 40cms Price 15€
-6 matching tradional Spanish chairs with rattan seat cushions Price 60€ for the 6
-Glass top coffee table diameter 60 x 60 x 54cms Price 15€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: IKEA Malm desk. 140 x 65cm. As new except for a missing shelf that should be in the cupboard.
Cost 179€. Selling for 60€. Buyer collects from Almáchar campo. Kay, Almáchar Please call or WhatsApp +44 7756544576.
kayh74 AT hotmail D0T com

For Sale: Garage Door. Pre-owned, vented, up-and-over garage door complete with frame and spring mechanism. 300W x 230H.
Buyer collects unless otherwise arranged. 90€. Nick, La Herradura
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Wool and cotton yarn in balls, cones and skeins, for weavers and knitters. Many colours and weights. All 1 euro per 100 grams, minimum purchase 10 euros. John, Alcaucin. 952115962

For Sale: Jacuzzi Bath. White plastic Jacuzzi Bath 1200 x 1200mm. Six jets with electric pump for power bath. Curved marble support tile and folding shower screen. 50 euro, buyer collects from Las Flores, Penoncilla.
Alan, Penincillo / Torrox Costa, 608424189
alanbath122@gmail.com

For Sale: Solid oak contemporary dining table 180cm x 96cm with 4 matching chairs. All in excellent condition. €140 or nearest offer. Table legs removable, buyer dismantles/collects. Sam / Vinuela. Email: Sam.seabrook70@gmail.com

For Sale, 2 items: Computers Offered By DoctorLaptop
-High Performance UK Lenovo Ideapad 310-15 laptop. 4yrs old, refurbished & upgraded by DoctorLaptop. Windows 10 Pro v21H2, fresh install, 12Gb RAM (brand new), 480Gb SSD (brand new), Intel i3 6006U @ 2GHz processor. Display 15.6″ True HD 1920×1080 + HDMI & VGA ports, Ethernet, 2.4/5 dual band wifi, 2x USB2, 1x USB3, SD Multi-Card Reader, headphone port, 4Hr battery. Includes MS Office Suite Pro Plus 2019. New on Amazon over €800, without MS Office included. Price €500, no offers. 30 day cash back guaranty.
-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.
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Wanted: Long Term Rental For Naythan.
-Nerja to Velez Malaga, near the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat, or LARGE studio if it has a garden or terrace/balcony. Or a small casita, etc.
-Must have reliable wifi pre-installed (min. 30Mb/s).
-Must have a supermarket within walking distance.
-Unfurnished is OK, but must have a basic kitchen and a washer. I don’t mind if it’s a bit rough or needs some paint or minor repairs- DigameXtra Sponsor SPW Construction has generously offered to donate those services as needed.
-I can pay up to €300/month, plus power, water & wifi bills.
-I prefer to pay all rent and bills in a single cash payment to the owner/manager once a month.
-My intention is for a 2 to 3 year occupancy. Longer if it suits me well.
Please send details to Naythan, Torrox Costa
email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for LDeducationFarm: Saw an advert here for LDeducationFarm a couple of weeks ago. {https://digamextra.com/2022/02/04/digamextra-no-2177-friday-feb-4th-2022/}. We took a trip out there today, and all four adults really enjoyed ourselves, the lady is English and is happy to talk to you about any of her animals. All well looked after and the kids in there were having a great time petting all the animals, which include pigs, sheep, ponies, rabbits, hamsters, chickens, geese and all types of birds. Only took us 45 mins from Torre Del Mar
Janet, Torre Del Mar, janet.shearing28ATgmailD0Tcom
(Info for LDeducationFarm https://www.facebook.com/LDeducationFarm/)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- The sixth wave of Covid refuses to say goodbye in Andalusia: {Translation} 04/03/2022 14:17
-The farewell to the sixth wave of the pandemic is dragging on. The 2,809 new infections counted this Friday by the Regional Ministry of Health and Families break the good prospects of the beginning of the week, when the daily confirmed cases fell below 800. The figure is similar to that of last Friday, 25 February, when 2,693 cases were recorded.
-The number of deaths also remains high at 30, nine fewer than on Friday last week.
-The 14-day cumulative incidence rate fell by 5 points to 280 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while the 7-day rate rose by 4 points to 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The province of Cordoba recorded the highest rate, with 363 cases, and Seville the lowest with 201.
-The best data of the day are reflected in the curve of hospital admissions. This Friday, the number of hospitalised Covid patients fell by 31 to 713, of which 95 are in the ICU, four less than the previous day.
-Covid patients account for 4 percent of the conventional beds in the Andalusian health system. In the case of the ICU, they occupy 5.2 percent of the beds. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-sexta-resiste-decir-adios-andalucia-202203041235_noticia.html

SPAIN

Electricity rates Friday 04Mar between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. were the most expensive in history: The spectacular rise in electricity prices will mark a historic milestone this afternoon, since the regulated tariffs or pvpc will be, between 6 pm and 10 pm Friday, the most expensive in our history for some ten million customers.
-Moreover, the rate will exceed 0.60 euros per kilowatt hour (kWh), for the first time, between 7 and 8 p.m. This price is 360% more expensive than the one on the same day last year (0.13192 euros).
-The increase in regulated rates responds to the sharp increase in electricity prices in the wholesale market, which tomorrow will mark a new annual maximum: 366.55 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) on average.
-The maximum price (409.30 euros) is very close to the record set yesterday at 410 euros.
-The invasion of Ukraine has pushed up gas prices even more, which has a direct impact on the Spanish wholesale market, since gas plants are the ones that generate the most expensive electricity in the entire ‘mix’.
-Since the war began, the average price in that market has risen 87%. In fact, the average for March is 312 euros per MWh, the highest in history. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/electricity-rates-between-6-p-m-and-10-p-m-will-be-the-most-expensive-in-history/

AXARQUIA

Axarquia village hit by spate of burglaries: The hamlet El Valdés, which belongs to the village of Moclinejo in the Axarquía, saw a spate of burglaries in just six hours on 20 February when three neighbouring houses were broken into. All properties were empty at the time.
Raquel Escaño, one of the affected residents who lives with her partner and young son told SUR: “We are afraid, because we don’t know if they can get back in. They must have been keeping an eye on us, because they waited for us to go out in the afternoon to break through one of the gates.”
She went on to say, “The strangest thing of all is that the dogs didn’t stop them, we have a Rottweiler and from what the neighbours told us, they only heard it barking.”
Last December, residents in the villages of Macharaviaya, Iznate and Almáchar demanded more police presence after five burglaries were reported in the space of one month. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-village-spate-20220304114119-nt.html

MALAGA

Alert- Presence of listeria in several cheeses made in Álora: {Translation}
-The Regional Ministry of Health has learned of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh, semi-cured and cured goat and mixed cheeses that have been distributed in the province of Malaga. For the moment, there is no record in Andalusia of any reported case associated with this food alert.
-The products are from the company Hermanos Vargas Jimenez S.L., located in the Malaga town of Álora, under the brand name El Llano Jaral, refrigerated, presented in packs of two and one kilogrammes, 500 grams and 250 grams, and in all batches and expiry dates. The company has activated its product recall protocol by immediately notifying its customers.
-The products have been distributed in the towns of Estepona, Alhaurín de la Torre, Mijas, Cártama, Álora, Málaga, Manilva and Ronda, as reported by the Junta in a communiqué.
-On the other hand, they have recommended that people who have products affected by this alert in their homes should refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.
-In the event of having consumed products from the affected batch and presenting any symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhoea or fever), it is recommended that they go to a health centre and inform health professionals. Photo:ABC. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-alerta-alimentaria-malaga-presencia-listeria-varios-quesos-elaborados-alora-202203041535_noticia.html

Police in Malaga detained a 21-year-old man who is suspected of starting the 12 fires in a two-hour period: There was hardly any respite for firefighters and Local Police officers in Malaga in the early hours of Wednesday, 2 March. An alleged arsonist left a trail of destruction in his wake after setting alight to a dozen rubbish containers and vehicles, between the hours of midnight and 2am.
Local Police officers realised that the fires were taking place on a straight-line path and moved in that direction. And that is how they ended up locating the suspect, a 21-year-old man, who they saw hiding between two cars after he spotted the police presence.
When police identified and searched the individual he was found in possession of two lighters. Photo:SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/arsonist-arrested-after-20220303114936-nt.html

COVID Info References

Municipal Rates Map https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

Churches & Worship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2201 Friday, March 4th, 2022

On March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 By Naythan

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Sorry for the small issue today. I had no electricity all night, it only came back on at 10am today. I don’t know if there will be more problems, so I am getting this small issue out as fast as I can. Hopefully all will return to normal for tomorrow’s issue. -Ed.

What’s On

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Car Boot/Market: This popular monthly Car Boot/ Market is on Sunday 6th March at El Pantano Restaurant car park overlooking Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
-Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools.
-Household and garden items for sale on many of the stalls
-Homemade Marmalades and Chutneys (including Mango)
-Plants, shrubs, flowers and herbs.
-Greetings cards.
-Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. The restaurant has shaded terraces overlooking the lake and many customers sit and enjoy a coffee or a tapa and a drink and catch up with friends and acquaintances for a chat. Many even stay and choose lunch from the varied menu available.
Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee/drinks/food.
Please note: Keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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

Potential Disruption Info:
-Potential disruption due to wind from FRI 08:00 CET until FRI 14:00 CET. Maximum gusts = 70 km/h.
-Potential disruption due to coastal event from FRI 12:00 AM CET until FRI 18:00 CET. West wind force 7 and waves of 3 meters.

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Malagalingo Spanish School:
Who said MEN don’t like learning languages?!
Celebrating our first “boys only” group in Malagalingo Spanish School
Come to try your First Trial Lesson without obligation.
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo ; www.malagalingo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Lovely solid wood display / drawers cupboard resanded & waxed with decorative corner braces and studs on corners. 80 x 35 x 88cms. Price 120€
-Traditional Spanish castillan dresser Natural & yute
Measurements 108 x 35.50 x 194cms Price 245
-Natural & yute hallway unit Measurements 90 x 31 x 74cms Price 125€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 2 Items + one lot:
-Repsol Orange Gas bottle: Complete with gas regulator €15
-Repsol Orange Gas bottle: Has some gas left in it €10
-Lot of items Suitable for Toddlers: All good condition. Ikea Table & 2 Chairs Bought in December + Ikea Tots sink / toilet stand +
Mixed selection of beach toys. €20 for the lot
Both in good condition. Buyer collects from Eroski El Ingenio
Roy, Caleta 682 890 361
Email: vel360303@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Advance vet diet renal , new sealed bag 3kg, use by date 09/12/22
€15
-Various dog snacks biscuits as shown in foto all well in date €5
-Canon Pixma 3250 scanner and printer. Including 1 xl black ink refill , in very good working order. I have used it with canon selphy app with i.o.s , linux and android. €20-
Buyer collects. Susana / El Morche.
Smokeybeagletje At gmail DOT Com

For Sale: Savoid ST70C Condenser Dryer. This dryer does not need an outside connection for the steam from drying. Drum in great condition. Buyer collects. €75. Robert/Frigiliana
637548944 (whatsapp); rhdurstonAT a o l D0T c o m

Recommendations & Requests

Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles. Susana, El Morche.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
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News & Articles

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ANDALUCIA

Five-hundred strong tractor protest takes to the roads of Andalucía:
Five hundred tractors will be driving around Antequera this Thursday morning, 3 March, in protest at the difficult situation farmers are experiencing at present. They say they still have no support from the administrations, and two years after their last protest they now face an additional problem because of the drought. The convoy will be leaving Los Llanos at 11am and driving through the streets and around the industrial estate to the fairground, where a statement will be read out. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/antequera/tractor-protest-taking-20220303095523-nt.html

COVID Info References

Municipal Rates Map https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2200 Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

On March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Naythan

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Clarence Jazz Club: This weekend schedule
-Thursday 10:00 pm Jazz Jam Session
-Friday 10:00 pm Triopidante (Jazz Brazil)
-Saturday 10:00 pm Yamila Terry & Daniel Amat (Latin Jazz & Trova) VIDEO LINK
-Sunday 18:00 Piano Jazz Session
Information and tickets on our website http://www.clarencejazzclub.com or in the club.
Calle Danza Invisible 8, CP 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga)

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

Potential Disruption Info:
-Potential disruption due to wind from FRI 12:00 AM CET until FRI 1:59 PM CET. Maximum gusts = 70 km/h.
-Potential disruption due to coastal event from FRI 12:00 AM CET until FRI 1:59 PM CET. West wind force 7 and waves of 3 meters.

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Real Estate:
We have a client looking for a property:
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Land for fruit trees (around 10,000m2)
Swimming pool
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-Old Myers double divan base, splits in two pieces. Still serviceable. €10.
-Lawn mower (Power Plus. Bought from Eroski) needs attention. Needs new cutting blade. Good for spares. €30.
-Smart watch FITBIT 1 yr old with charger €35.
Buyer collects. Elise 608394280. (Whatsapp) Benamocarra.
Email: elise(underscore)broughton(at)hotmail.com

For Sale: Decathlon Walking Treadmill self powered no electricity needed. Bought during lockdown had little use.
Reference & photo credit- https://www.decathlon.es/es/p/cinta-de-andar-plegable-domyos-w100-sin-motor/_/R-p-300766. €120.
Robert. Arenas. Mob 686947710.

Wanted: Vinyl records. I’m looking to buy vinyl records. I’m interested in the following genres. Rock, indie, punk, Jazz, soul, metal, prog, 60’s – 00’s. Sorry I’m not interested in Easy listening, big band, opera, classical etc. I’m based in Frigiliana but will travel to see the right collection. If you have anything that you think suits me please contact me on. 0034637580051 / 00447582902899
00447582902899 (WhatsApp)
stokehaggis66@hotmail.com.
Thanks. Mark, Frigilana

Recommendations & Requests

Cinema: We used to have details of showings at Cinesur El Ingeño which showed if films were in English or had subtitles etc. this was very helpful, wondering if we could have it back? Michael from Maro. jmsaxon2ATgmailD0Tcom
(Those were reader submissions from Doug. I have not heard from him since Covid arrived. I don’t know where he got that info. I can find Cinesur El Ingeño movie listings but not with the extra info about language / subtitles. See https://www.taquilla.com/velez-malaga/cinesur-el-ingenio-velez-malaga -Ed.)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia reported for the first time in 2022 less than a thousand infections: {Translation} 02/03/2022 12:05
-On Wednesday 2 March, Andalusia recorded a total of 746 Covid-19 positives in 24 hours, the lowest daily figure since 11 December (716) and the first time a figure of less than 1,000 has been recorded in the region of 2022, while there were 25 deaths, 20 more than on Tuesday.
-According to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Families in its daily statement on the Covid-19, the rate in the Andalusian community stands at 298.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants — first time in 2022 below 300 points of incidence –, so it is down almost 41.3 points compared to Monday.
-The 746 positives on Wednesday come after 1,128 on Tuesday, 4,448 on Monday (72 hours), 2,693 on Friday, 7,036 on Thursday and 3,219 on Wednesday.
-By provinces, Malaga is the one with the most infections with 260, followed by Cordoba with 95, Seville with 89, Huelva with 79, Granada with 62, Cadiz with 58, Jaen with 54 and Almeria with 49.
-Of the 25 deaths, five have been recorded in the province of Jaen, four in Cordoba and Malaga, three in Almeria and Cadiz and Granada, two in Huelva and one in Seville.
-Andalusia has recorded a rise of 24 patients hospitalised for coronavirus compared to last Monday, up to a total of 780, after six days in decline, while ICU admissions fell by four to 104 people, the lowest figure since 18 December (104).
-By provinces, Malaga has the most hospitalised patients with 178 and 14 in ICU, followed by Seville with 167 and 26 in ICU, Granada with 101 hospitalised patients and ten in ICU, Jaen with 94 hospitalised patients and ten in ICU, Cadiz with 93 and 14 in ICU, Cordoba with 76 hospitalised patients and 20 in ICU, Almeria with 43 hospitalised patients and six in ICU and Huelva with 28 hospitalised patients and four in ICU. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

Covid Axarquia- Velez-Malaga adds one death with coronavirus on a day with only 19 infections in the whole Axarquia region: {Translation} 02Mar22
-The Ministry of Health reported this Wednesday, 2nd March, only 19 new cases of coronavirus infection in Axarquia in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest daily number of infections in more than three months, specifically since Tuesday 23 November (9).
-The negative note is that COVID-19 has left a new death in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, where the virus has already left 121 dead since the beginning of the pandemic. On Wednesday, 421 people have also recovered from the disease.
-With regard to the new positives in the last 24 hours, the following have been reported: 9 in Vélez-Málaga; 5 in Rincón de la Victoria; 3 in Nerja; and 1 each in Torrox and Colmenar.
-The incidence in the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) is 341.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 64.5 points less than on Tuesday (406.2) and 274.3 points lower than a week ago (616). For its part, in the Malaga Health District (which includes Rincon de la Victoria, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo and Totalan, in addition to Malaga city and Almogia) the incidence is 473.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 46.3 points less than Tuesday (519.8) and 86.2 points below a week ago (559.7). This figure represents a drop to high risk (14-day cumulative incidence of 300 to 500 cases) for the first time since 20 December (464.1).
-In total, since the beginning of the pandemic in the Axarquia region, 31,413 positive cases have been registered to date, of which 27,982 have officially been cured and 251 have died. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga-suma-un-fallecido-con-coronavirus-en-una-jornada-con-solo-19-contagios-en-toda-la-axarquia/

Health stops publishing daily data on infections and vaccination starting next week: Spain takes another step towards a new phase of managing the pandemic. After lifting the quarantines for all close contacts, the Ministry of Health will stop publishing the data on infections, hospitalizations and deaths on a daily basis; and also the vaccination figures, as announced by Minister Carolina Darias after the meeting of the Interterritorial Health Council.
-The vaccines administered will be reported weekly starting next week while the incidence and occupancy data of hospitals from the Center for the Coordination of Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES) will be published twice a week from March 14. Several communities had already stopped publishing daily statistics at the regional level and now it is extended to the national level. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/health-stops-publishing-daily-data-on-infections-and-vaccination-starting-next-week/

SPAIN

The price of electricity soars this Thursday by 34.4% and reaches its third historical maximum, with 341.52 euros/MWh: {Translation}
-The average price of electricity in the wholesale market will soar this Thursday by 34.44% compared to Wednesday and will be above 340 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), registering the third most expensive price in history, following the rise in the price of natural gas due to the impact of the war in Ukraine.
-Specifically, the average pool price for Thursday will be 341.52 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), some 87.49 euros more expensive than the price of Wednesday, at 254.03 euros/MWh.
-By time, the maximum price of electricity for Thursday will be between 09.00 and 10.00 hours, at 400 euros/MWh, while the minimum, 260 euros/MWh, will be recorded in the last hour of the day. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-precio-luz-dispara-jueves-344-toca-tercer-maximo-historico-34152-euros-mwh-20220302130908.html

Spain opens a new evaluation on menstrual disorders after the vaccine against COVID-19: The European drug agencies evaluated in the second half of 2021 whether the COVID-19 vaccine could be causing menstrual disorders. They concluded, after reviewing all the information then available for each of the vaccines, that there was insufficient data to support “the hypothesis of a possible causal relationship.” Now, the Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) has reported that it is starting a new evaluation as a result of “two studies that suggest an increase in the frequency of these disorders after vaccination, with slight and transitory changes in menstrual cycles.”
In Spain, at least two universities are conducting research. The University of Granada began the study in the summer for a response based on scientific evidence to the symptoms reported by many women, as reported by elDiario.es. On the other hand, the University of Extremadura has already published the preliminary results in the absence of peer review. Of the slightly more than 17,500 women who responded to the survey launched by several researchers, half – between 45 and 50% – suffered alterations in their cycle as a result of becoming ill or being vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/spain-opens-a-new-evaluation-on-menstrual-disorders-after-the-vaccine-against-covid-19/

ANDALUCIA

Malaga will have two links to Granada by the Avant train after Easter: {Translation, summary} There will be a trip in the morning and another in the evening between the two andalusian cities. Also, Granada retrieves a third connection with Madrid that was lost during the pandemic. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/malaga-granada-tren-Avant-Semana-Santa_0_1661535562.html

MALAGA

These are the Unicaja bank branches that will close in Malaga province on 18 March: The banking sector in Spain has closed about twenty percent of its branch networks in the last year. The digitalisation of operations and the collapse of profit margins due to the drop in interest rates have forced a change in the model that has already caused protests over the technological gap, especially with the elderly.
In Malaga province the Unicaja branches that will close are:
– Villanueva de Tapia. Now customers will have to depend on the Archidona office.
– Bobadilla. Unicaja will maintain its ATM, although the office will close and matters will be dealt with at the Plaza de San Sebastián branch in Antequera.
– Istan. Business will be transferred to the Ricardo Soriano branch, in Marbella.
– Alfarnate. Customers will depend on Riogordo.
– Almachar. Business will be moved to the office on Paseo de Larios, in Torre del Mar.
– Igualeja. Banking business will be transferred the office on Calle La Bola, in Ronda.
– Pujerra. Customers will depend on the office on Calle La Bola, in Ronda.
– Estación de Gaucín. Business will be transferred to Cortes de la Frontera office.
– Genalguacil. Client’s business will be moved San Cristóbal branch in Ronda.
– Jubrique. Bank customers will depened on the San Cristóbal branch in Ronda.
– Montecorto. Unicaja will maintain its ATM, although the office will close and cleint’s will depend on the San Rafael branch in Ronda.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/these-unicaja-bank-20220301164100-nt.html

Residents of small villages protest in Malaga over Unicaja branch closure plans: Customers who will have to make long journeys to get to a branch of the bank called on it to reconsider. Protesters said that Unicaja doesn’t care about them now it has grown so large. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/residents-small-villages-20220302105603-nt.html

GPs in Malaga protest about problems in primary health care:
“Two years of the pandemic, more doctors retiring, not enough new specialists being trained and insufficient pay are some of the reasons that doctors are exhausted and discouraged,” said a spokesman for the Sindicato Médico union.
Using the slogan “Save our primary health care”, they called for GPs to see a maximum of 40 patients a day and to be able to spend 10 minutes per patient. They also want appointments in the afternoons to be paid as overtime and say the health service needs 1,000 more GPs and 300 pediatricians to guarantee quality health care.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/malaga-protest-about-20220301183746-nt.html

EUROPE

Headlines From schengenvisainfo.com:
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–Austria Lifts All Domestic COVID-19 Restrictions on March 5
–New Rules for Travel to Germany to Be Applied From March 3
–Travel Rules for Internationals planning to enter Greece

LOTTERY

Bonoloto draw: The result of the Bonoloto this Wednesday March 2 of 2022 is: 5, 10, 14, 25, 33 and 46, being the complementary number the 6 and the refund 3. Source: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-wednesday-march-2-2022/

SPORTS

Football News- When is the final of the Copa del Rey 2022; date and where to play: {Translation} The final of the Copa del Rey 2022 is looking for finalists. With Valencia already qualified, after eliminating Athletic, Betis and Rayo Vallecano are looking for the other place to sneak into the decisive match. The big party of Spanish football will be played next Saturday 23 April 2022 at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville. Source, Spanish: https://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-rey/2022/03/02/621fbdabca474109708b459a.html

OTHER

Fitbit recalls over one million Ionic smartwatches over burn injury risk: Google-owned Fitbit has recalled more than a million of its Ionic smartwatches following reports that overheating batteries had caused burn injuries, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Wednesday. The regulator said Fitbit had received at least 115 reports in the United States and 59 from overseas, including cases where the overheating led to third- and second-degree burns. Photo:REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/fitbit-recalls-smartwatches-owing-burn-hazard-2022-03-02/

These are some of the countries that have decided not to sanction Russia:
-India abstained from voting in a United Nations Security Council effort on Friday to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India has not supported the West’s package of sanctions and has reportedly sought ways to continue trading with Russia despite Russia’s removal from international financial institutions.
-The United Arab Emirates abstained from voting at the U.N. Security Council on Friday, joining China and India in their refusal to condemn Russia’s aggression, although it did vote to reprimand Russia in the U.N. General Assembly’s vote on Wednesday.UAE’s leaders have issued careful statements that have stopped short of criticizing the Kremlin directly.
-Israeli leaders have stopped short of taking the kinds of aggressive steps to counter Russia that its Western allies have taken, while still lashing out at the Kremlin’s decision to invade. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid last week described the attacks in Ukraine as “a serious violation of the international order.” But Israel reportedly rejected requests from Ukraine to send weapons and share intelligence in recent weeks and has not imposed sanctions of its own against Russia.
-Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Tuesday that his country would not place any economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, citing a desire to maintain stable international relationships. Lopez Obrador also criticized what he described as the censorship of Russian media by technology companies.
-Serbia will also refrain from imposing sanctions against Russia, its president said last week, despite the country’s hopes of joining the European Union in the years ahead. Serbian leaders pointed to Russia’s support of Serbia during the conflict over the former Serbian province of Kosovo during the 1990s. Serbia also relies heavily on Russia for its energy needs, making retaliation against Moscow difficult despite pressure for Serbia to join with the EU’s sanctions efforts.
-The head of China’s banking regulator said Wednesday that China would not join Western sanctions nor impose any of its own, continuing its opposition to the punishments facing Russia. The move was expected, as Russia supplies much of China’s oil and is one of China’s closest trading and strategic partners. Chinese officials have not spoken out against the attack, and Beijing could potentially continue economic ties to Moscow that could dilute the effectiveness of the Western sanctions regime. Full article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign/which-countries-have-decided-not-to-sanction-russia

COVID Info References

Municipal Rates Map https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2199 Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

On March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 By Naythan

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What’s On

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

Live concert of TNT AC/DC tribute band: Friday 4th March at Disco Atrévete. Doors open 22:00h, Concert 23:30h
Free admission and drinks on offer at the door.
Location: C/ Salvador Allende 10, Hotel Pez Espada, Torremolinos FB link

The biggest Craft Beer Festival on the Costa del Sol:
11th(13:00-01:00), 12th(12:00-01:00), & 13th(12:00-20:00) March.
Plaza de la Alameda, Coín, Málaga.
You can’t miss the best breweries, the most delicious gastronomy, children’s activities and also, lots of LIVE music! FB link

KOMOKENO Band: Sat 5Mar 2pm
Bio Beach Club, Paseo Marítimo, El Morche Tel 657364594
Restaurant, cafeteria, all kinds of food, also vegan, organic and ecological. Extensive coffee menu. FB link

MVA Jazz Festival: Next Saturday, 5th March, the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre will host a new edition of the MVA Jazz Festival organised by the Diputación de Málaga with a concert by the Inoidel Standard Latin Group. The concert will start at 20.00 hours and admission will be free until full capacity is reached. Cuban saxophonist Inoidel González visits the Centro Cultural as part of the programme of the Jazz Festival organised by the Diputación Provincial de Málaga. His extensive career began in his native Cuba and he settled in Spain in 2000, where he began recording and touring with artists such as Calamaro, Ana Belén, Concha Buika and Ainhoa Arteta, and flamenco artists such as Estrella Morente and Niño Josele. He has also collaborated on soundtracks such as Chico y Rita and Almodóvar’s La piel que habito. He is accompanied by piano, double bass and drums. FB link

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

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades- Services available for home, garden and office:
-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 50€, 75€ and 100€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
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References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
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Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Halting Erosion Using Vetiver Grass from Vetiver Spain:
Vetiver Grass is a fast growing non-invasive clumping grass that grows to 2 metres in height. It has a root system that grows to 3-4 metres deep and they are very strong.
The National Geographic Magazine has called them “Roots of Steel”.
Once Vetiver is established it is drought resistant.
We are located in Sayalonga and we can plant all year round but February and March are the best months to plant Vetiver. Vetiver loves the heat of a long summer to get established.
Decomposing Vetiver used as a mulch, improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away as it is a natural insect repellent. It is in the same family as Lemon Grass, which we also carry.
Vetiver also is a nutritious and replenishable animal feed. Horses, cattle, and pigs love it.
We use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive Ornamental hedge.
To see more photos and videos please visit our DATA storage site located at http://www.vetiverspain.org.
This month we have some special offers that include shipping.
For more information or to organize a visit please contact us.
Our retail website: www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Telephone or Whatsapp at (34) 692 288 657
David and Anna
Here is a link to a short video showing the results. VIDEO LINK

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
-Malm ikea desk Measurements 140 x 65cms Price 65€
-Pine unit with shelf drawer & cupboard Measurements 119 x 44.50 x 91cms Price 30€
-Solid wooden sideboard with tiled drawers & door fronts Natural & yute Measurements 163.50 x 40 x 80cms Price 220€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Electric chainsaw almost brand new, new cost 180€
Price 80€. John, Algarrobo Costa 627285619

For Sale, 3 items:
-light grey two-seater couch “Kivik” (IKEA) can be dismantled, covers are washable, (NP 389€) 150€.
-Ear and nose trimmer from BRAUN, came with the shaver but have no use for it €15
-Radiant heater for wall mounting, 6€
Chris / Torrox 643832266 only text message or E-Mail, no phone calls, please!
Email: achriston7472@icloud.com

For Sale: mattress 150×190 25cm deep. Excellent condition no marks or rips. Firm mattress. €60. Pick up only. Mags in El Morche.
Ring or what’s app 699451619.

For Sale, 3 items:
-2x glass and wood cupboards, with two drawers, glass doors and shelves, lights inside. Spotless condition. €45 each, €80 for both.
-Built-in washbasin, complete with tap and drain, white porcelain. €15.
Pickup in Torrox campo. Bob, Torrox.
BobnoletATgmail.com

For Sale: Vintage Lemonade Set. Vintage etched glass lemonade (or Sangria) jug with four matching glasses dating from the 1950s. 15 euro. Photos emailed or sent by WhatsApp on request. Buyer to collect from Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo)
Brenda, El Penoncillo. WhatsApp 711003687
Email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

Wanted, rental: Looking for a permanent rental, 2-3 bedrooms plus space for chickens, garden, roof or patio Torrox to Almayate or
slightly inland, we are at present living in Velez-Malaga. Anything considered, could repair if needs be, call Kennedy on 630 792 368 for Spanish speakers, call Rosie on 605 450 322
Kennedy, Velez-Malaga

Recommendations & Requests

Mandy’s Paintbox: We would like to thank Amanda (tel. 680739577) very much for the excellent job she has done in rejuvenating our tired kitchen doors. Highly recommended. Peter and Mavis in Alcaucin, rubybirtleATyahooD0TcoD0Tuk
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Advice – summer/winter fans: We have replaced our air conditioning with summer/winter fans which are excellent. Can anyone advise if the same would be allowed for Holiday Letting?
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John / Benajarafe

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Banking For Seniors Update- The government must have measures to prevent financial exclusion of the elderly ready by 2 June 2022: {Translation}
-The Government will have until 2 June 2022 to make the necessary legislative changes to prevent the financial exclusion of the elderly following the publication, this Tuesday, of the Law for the Protection of Consumers and Users in Situations of Social and Economic Vulnerability in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
-The law, which comes into force on Wednesday 2 March, was finally approved on 24 February by the Congress of Deputies after ratifying the amendments introduced in the Senate, which included the protection of the elderly against financial exclusion and following the campaign to collect signatures ‘I am an elderly person, not an idiot’ promoted by Carlos San Juan in order to demand that banks do not discriminate against people on grounds of age and treat them with dignity.
-According to the text published in the BOE, the Government, in coordination with the Bank of Spain and representatives of the credit institution sector, will have to adopt measures in the next three months to favour the inclusion of the most vulnerable people, especially the elderly.
-To this end, it will have to carry out “as many measures as deemed necessary to guarantee in-person attention to the elderly, and to all those groups for whom access to financial services, through new technologies, constitutes a reason for financial exclusion”.
-Likewise, the Executive must approve measures “to bring financial services closer to everyone, especially in rural areas, and make them more accessible, taking into account the needs of the disabled and the elderly”.
-Thus, the aim is to ensure that the closure of bank branches does not entail the closure of their external ATMs and that institutions increase their staff to be able to help people with less digital skills to carry out different operations.
-The law also provides for an increase in the number of support staff to help people with less digital skills to carry out the necessary operations; the installation of signs and indications of priority in the use of ATMs by vulnerable people; and the promotion of the reservation of ATMs for the exclusive use of vulnerable people.
-Another of the aspects included in the third additional provision of the law is the implementation of simple, comprehensible, inclusive and secure banking access technologies and maximum security to protect bank users from theft, deception and online fraud.
-The Government will also continue to promote, among the strategic lines of action of the state-owned company Correos y Telégrafos, initiatives to prevent the financial exclusion of vulnerable consumers, such as the installation of ATMs in its branches in small towns without this type of service or the signing of collaboration agreements with banks to carry out cash deposit and withdrawal operations.
-Another of the new features is that accessibility will be guaranteed in the labelling of products for the visually impaired and regulations will be developed to guarantee the inclusivity of vulnerable consumers. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/epsocial/igualdad/noticia-gobierno-tendra-tener-listas-junio-2022-medidas-evitar-exclusion-financiera-mayores-20220301102552.html

Spanish Government to send offensive weapons to Ukraine: {Translation}
-The Government is acting with “a single voice” in the decision to send offensive weapons to Ukraine as part of the European Peace Support Mechanism decided by the European Union, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Isabel Rodríguez, said on Tuesday at the press conference following the Council of Ministers.
-“Spain is going to send arms directly to Ukraine, we will do so as part of the European peace support fund, and we are doing so in a very significant way”, said Rodríguez, who pointed out that Spain is “the fourth largest contributor to this fund”.
-Therefore, “Spain is contributing to providing Ukraine with offensive means to defend itself against the aggression suffered by Russia”, he said.
-Thus, Spain supports the EU’s decision to make a centralised purchase of arms and offensive material, as was done to fight the pandemic, since “the strength lies in the Union” both in the response to a situation and in facing “the consequences of these responses”.
-“The most powerful weapon in the face of (Vladimir) Putin’s war is the union of all Europeans and also the political and social union in Spain”, she stressed, before pointing out that “Spain is a convinced government, and therefore the contribution in the form of offensive means such as armaments will be made within the Union”, Rodríguez emphasised.
-Asked what type of material Spain will contribute within the framework of this EU initiative, the minister replied that it will be the Ministry of Defence that will provide details of the shipments.
-The minister pointed out that this is the first time that the EU has used the Peace Support Fund to send offensive weapons, as until now it has been used to finance operations such as military training in third countries.
-Finally, and regarding the Russian president’s threats to use nuclear weapons, Rodríguez said that “the irrationality of Putin’s actions is reflected in these threats, and that is what we value”.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1032587/el-gobierno-actua-con-una-sola-voz-en-la-decision-de-enviar-armas-a-ucrania/

MALAGA

Spain’s largest illegal hookah tobacco factory is busted in Velez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
Officials from the Tax Agency’s Customs Surveillance Department, in a joint operation with agents from the Guardia Civil, have dismantled the largest illegal hookah tobacco factory detected to date in Spain in the town of Vélez-Málaga, in the province of Malaga.
In this operation, called ‘Reveno-Glicerina’, three people have been arrested and three others have been investigated as alleged members of a criminal group that distributed ‘shisha’ tobacco, commonly known as hookah tobacco, nationally and internationally. It is estimated that the organisation had a potential production capacity of 250 kilos per day. The investigators estimate that the organisation could have sold more than 65,000 kilos of this product, which is widely consumed in northern Europe, and whose market value could exceed three million euros in the last year. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/velez-malaga/desmantelan-velez-malaga/20220301132942046874.html

EUROPE

Russian convoy outside Kyiv may be 40 miles long: Satellite images taken on Monday show a Russian military convoy north of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv that may stretch for about 40 miles (64km), substantially longer than the 17 miles reported earlier in the day.
Maxar Technologies also said additional ground forces deployments and ground attack helicopter units were seen in southern Belarus, less than 20 miles (32 km) north of the Ukraine border. Photo:REUTERS. Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/02/28/russia-ukraine-latest-news-war-putin-zelensky-weapons-updates/

Will Germany Re-Introduce a Draft? Ukraine war raises spectre of conscription in Germany: Germany scrapped compulsory military service just over 10 years ago, but the conflict in Ukraine has reignited the debate around whether young men and women should be required to fight for their country.
-Wolfgang Hellmich, a politician for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), called for an “urgent” debate on the issue in an interview with the Rheinische Post newspaper on Tuesday.
-Patrick Sensburg, the president of the German Reservists’ Association, has called for the reintroduction of military service through a general framework for both men and women.
-In the state of Lower Saxony, CDU members have put together a paper calling for the reintroduction of military service as “a decisive signal for ensuring an effective military deterrence,” according to Die Welt newspaper. CDU MP Carsten Linnemann told the Bild daily he was in favour of “a year of compulsory service for young men and women after completing their schooling”.
-According to Joachim Krause, a professor of political science at the University of Kiel, NATO will have to “switch back to a deterrence strategy” as a result of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine. “I think we might have to reintroduce conscription,” he said. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220301-ukraine-war-raises-spectre-of-conscription-in-germany

SPORTS

UFC News- Former UFC heavyweight champ and part-time WWE wrestler Cain Velasquez arrested on attempted murder charge: Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces charges of attempted murder after a shooting in California. The San Jose Police Department confirmed the 39-year-old has been booked into jail on Monday night and is being held without bail. He is due to appear in court on Wednesday.
Police said there was a shooting in San Jose on Monday and one man had been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police have identified Velasquez as the alleged shooter. Full article:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/01/former-ufc-heavyweight-champ-cain-velasquez-arrested-on-arrested-charge

OTHER

Presence of US nuclear weapons in Europe unacceptable, Russia calls to remove it says Lavrov: Russia considers the presence of US nuclear weapons in a number of European states unacceptable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in his video address to the Geneva conference on disarmament.
“It is unacceptable for us that US nuclear weapons still remain in a number of European states in contradiction to the basic points of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The bad practice of joint nuclear missions with the participation of non-nuclear NATO states continues. During such missions, the use of nuclear weapons against Russia is being practiced,” he noted. Full article: https://tass.com/politics/1414033

$100 Milkshake & €214 Grilled Cheese Sandwich served at a legendary New York restaurant, Serendipity 3: {Translation}
The sandwich is made with two thick slices of French Pullman Champagne bread – made with Dom Perignon champagne and 24 carat edible gold flakes and butter with thick layers of white truffle. There are slices of Caciocavallo Podolico cheese, which is produced in southern Italy from the milk of free-grazing Podolica cows fed on strongly aromatic herbs such as fennel, liquorice, juniper, laurel and wild strawberries, which give the milk its sweet aromatic perfumes.
The sandwich is toasted in a Panini machine until golden brown and crispy and then cut into triangles. The edges of the sandwich are smeared with edible 24 carat gold and served in a “Mille Nuits” Baccarat glass. Info on the milkshake is in the video. Source, Spanish: https://viruji.andaluciainformacion.es/cuanto-cuesta-sandwich-mas-caro-del-mundo/ AND VIDEO LINK

COVID Info References

Municipal Rates Map https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2198 Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

On March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 By Naythan

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Homage to working women: In Archez, TrattoPizza Italia En La Mesa presents “Homage to working women” on Sunday 6 March.
Music with Dana & Gianni starting at 2.30pm.
Book your table: 951551510
Tasty pizzas and fabulous dishes prepared with love and made in Italy ingredients, the exciting performance of two fabulous musicians and a splendid terrace overlooking the Axarquia await you! Every two female friends a bottle of cava. What are you waiting for? Book now! Come and have lunch with us!
Calle Clara Campoamor 17, Archez.

Elvis Presley “Sun” Tribute Show: Friday 4Mar 23:30
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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
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-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan hallway unit Yute & Natural Measurements
90 x 31 x 74cms Price 125€
-2 flex single mattresses 190 x 90cms Price 90€ the pair
-Wicker/bamboo chair 20€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Two Norwegian convector heaters, very efficient and economical. Can be wall mounted. Cost 160 euros each, offered at 75 euros each. Vera / Torrox Costa. 697293698 / ozzy baldwin at yahoo dot co dot uk

Wanted: Replacement Left hand reverse light for Honda CRV as in the picture. Hoping that someone has a car waiting to scrap or for parts. Nikki, Puente Don Manuel. Text Tony: 619594164; Email: niknox16@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Carole’s Book Nook:
New books don’t always live up to their promise. Such is the case this month when my “new book” was abandoned half way through for being, frankly, boring. So I am forced to return to my back catalogue once again.
-Toast – The Story of a Boy’s Hunger by Nigel Slater
Made into a TV film a few years ago this autobiography is different from any other in that it is food driven. Favourite foods lead you through the story of Nigel growing up in a middleclass family with a loving mother who could not cook, and the subsequent tragedy of her death and “replacement ” with another woman who was a brilliant cook and from whom he discovered his love of good food. Nigel went on to become a chef and later TV presenter, This is a lovely, funny reminiscence. You may need tissues.
-The Wrong Shade of Yellow by Margaret Eleanor Leigh
Margaret is a middle aged lady, virtually homeless, almost penniless, with only a bike she can’t ride and a tent, trying to find Utopia (which is somewhere in Greece) and start a new life. Her attempts at getting there are funny and interesting, It was her Big Fat Greek Midlife Crisis. Her mother, who joins her later, is hilarious. Loved this one and the sequel which I will detail later.
-Poldark by Winston Graham
When I buy a new book I don’t like and don’t know what to read I go back to the Poldark saga. Those of you who have seen the TV versions may not appreciate the depth and scope of the 12 books, spanning the end of the 18th Century to beyond the battle of Waterloo. The ongoing fortunes of the Poldarks and their arch enemies the Warleggans are embellished by true facts and real historical figures. I am sure it was meticulously researched even down to the weather patterns, bringing the whole period to life. In the latter books it can become a bit too political at times, but it all adds to the flavour. Winston Graham’s writing is perfection, plain yet pure literature, some of the passages are simply breath taking. And we still have the shipwrecks, jail breaks, love trysts and the wonderful flavour of Cornwall in all its moods. Who else could find a thousand different ways to describe the sea? I am currently on Book 5 “The Four Swans” one of my favourites. This is my fourth reading of the saga. Never bored with them, they are the books that keep on giving.
Carole, El Morche, carolemhart@yahoo.com

Fiesta de San Anton 2022- Torrox: Has anyone any knowledge of the above mentioned Fiesta taking place this year in protegida area? Normally in June. Pete, Torrox. Email: pete.stepATbtinternetDOTcom
(In 2019 it was held on 15&16 June. Here is the poster. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Pensioners and retirees who will not be able to collect the extra pay for March: Pensioners with early retirement will be able to receive a new ‘paguilla’ in the coming days, an aid from Social Security that is included in the new law on early retirement and that will range between 4.5 and 82 euros per month. The objective of this extra payment is to compensate pensioners who retired early and who have a lower benefit compared to those who retire this year.
This supplement will benefit those people who retired between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2021. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/pensioners-and-retirees-who-will-not-be-able-to-collect-the-extra-pay-for-march/

Inflation shoots up in February to 7.4%, its highest rate in 33 years:
According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the increase in the interannual CPI for February to 7.4% is due to “generalized” rises in most of its components, among which those of food and non-alcoholic beverages and fuels stand out, as well as the behavior of electricity prices, which fell less in February than they did in the same month of 2021. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/inflation-shoots-up-in-february-to-7-4-its-highest-rate-in-33-years/

ANDALUCIA

Police arrest members of a gang who coerced elderly people into buying collections of books: They knew what they were looking for: elderly people, those who were dependent on others or had some type of disability. They turned up at their homes, threatened them and coerced them into purchasing collections of books and other items for prices up to 25 times higher than their real value. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/police-arrest-members-20220225130714-nt.html

EUROPE

Neutral Swiss adopt EU sanctions against Russia in break with past: Neutral Switzerland will adopt European Union sanctions against Russians involved in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and freeze their assets, the government said on Monday in a sharp deviation from the Alpine country’s traditions. Switzerland also adopted financial sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, effective immediately, it said. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/neutral-swiss-adopt-sanctions-against-russia-2022-02-28/

Finland sends defence material to Ukraine, considers sending weapons: Finland is considering whether to send weapons to Ukraine directly, Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen said on Sunday, in what would be a departure from its long-standing policy of not allowing weapons to be exported to war zones.
-The minister also said that Finland, which is not a NATO member and shares a long border with Russia, had given the green light to Estonia to send previously Finnish-owned field guns to Ukraine.
-Asked if Finland would send weapons to Ukraine directly, Kaikkonen said: “We have not ruled that out.”
-Finland will send defence equipment to Ukraine, including 2,000 bulletproof vests, 2,000 helmets, 100 stretchers and equipment for two emergency medical care stations, a government statement said. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2022/02/28/uk-ukraine-crisis-finland-approval

SPORTS

Russia suspended from all FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice: The most powerful bodies in football joined the International Olympic Committee in acting after days of growing protest. The suspension means Russia will not be able to face Poland in a World Cup play-off semi-final next month, while its women’s team will also be barred from this summer’s European Championship in England and its remaining club side in European competition, Spartak Moscow, will no longer compete in the Europa League. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/28/fifa-and-uefa-suspend-russian-clubs-and-teams-from-world-cup-and-all-competitions

FINANCIAL

Russian President Putin responds to sanctions by dumping foreign currency, signs decree on special economic measures against US, allies: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to evolve rapidly, President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree on special economic measures against the US and its allies.
-Russian exporters must sell 80 per cent of foreign exchange earnings credited from 1 January 2022 and deposit them to their accounts in authorised banks within three working days, the Kremlin press service said, citing the decree. Full article: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/1942041-russian-president-putin-signs-decree-on-special-economic-measures-against-us-allies

OTHER

More evidence Covid was tinkered with in a lab? Now scientists find virus contains tiny chunk of DNA that matches sequence patented by Moderna THREE YEARS before pandemic began:
–Genetic match discovered in Covid’s unique furin cleavage site on spike protein
–Matched genetic sequence patented by Moderna for cancer research purposes
-Researchers say one in 3 trillion chance Covid developed the code naturally
Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10542309/Fresh-lab-leak-fears-study-finds-genetic-code-Covids-spike-protein-linked-Moderna-patent.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2197 Monday, Feb. 28th, 2022

On February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 By Naythan

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Day of Andalucía 2022: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 is an autonomous community public holiday. Schools, businesses, and government offices in the autonomous communities observing this holiday will be closed. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/spain/andalucia-day

Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices, including boxed sets.
***Trips***
March
-4th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver – a great day out, take the cable car up the rock, try a plate of fish ‘n’ chips!
-18th- Trip to Ronda with English speaking guide in Ronda €25pp
-25th – Visit Plaza Mayor/IKEA and the fabulous Guzman Garden Centre in Alhaurin €13.50pp
April
-6-9th April – 4 days/3 nights in Seville on a B&B Basis and includes a guided visit on the 9th to Ecija, City of Spires. Free access to some historical buildings included. €275pp based on 2 sharing a double room. €410 Single Supplement. Travel Insurance is essential.
-27th – Trip to Bolonia and Tarifa – includes entry to the Claudia Baelo Roman site with guide €23,50
May
-6th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-20th – Boat Trip from Benalmadena Port to Fuengirola with time to explore Fuengirola Harbour €25 includes coach, tips and boat trip to Fuengirola
-25th – Trip to Osuna with Guide €20 includes Coach fare, tips and guide
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.

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa:
Full Bar & Traditional Dutch Food Menu
Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map Open Mon – Sat, 14:00 – 20:00. Guitar workshop on Wednesday 3pm. Warm greetings and see you soon. Closed Sundays. Tel +34 711 03 20 17

Changes to Schedule- Torrox Carnival 28Feb
-The VI Gala Día de Andalucía will be held at 12h at the Teatro Villa de Torrox.
-The Gala del Carnaval in Plaza de la Constitucion at 5pm has been suspended and we will soon inform about the date of the Pregón and the Máscarade Oro award ceremony.
-The Peña Poti-Poti will perform at 17 and 19:30h in the Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox. FB link

Torrox Flamenco Series- Flamenco In Progress: Sat 5Mar 8:30pm
Sergio De Lope presents “Ellas”. €5 entry. Sergio de Lope starts with traditional music to explore a common point: flamenco, as a mirror of traditional Andalusian, Arab and Jewish music. Sergio de Lope’s approach is to make traditional Andalusian (Arab and Jewish) and flamenco music from the present, with a transgressive and innovative aesthetic.
Teatro Villa de Torrox. Av Isaac Albeniz 3, 29770 Torrox
Info & Tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/el-viaje-del-mirlo/

Torrox Spanish History Group: We will be meeting on Tuesday 1st March. We meet every first Tuesday of the month.
This month we are thankfully back to our normal venue which is El Parquesol in El Morche.
Our speaker will be Keith Rockall who will be giving a series of talks on of which will about the Spanish language and its origins.
I enclose a link to where the restaurant is in El Morche
If you would like to know more, please email me at
patricianerja at hotmail dot com
Please wear masks and bring your vaccination certificates. (I have no idea why vax certs are still necessary. But that what I was sent. -Ed.)
Patricia, patricianerja@hotmail.com

APAA Charity benefit: Please join us March 4 for a fun day at Dulce Casa on the corner of Avenida Mediteraneo y Calle El Chaparil in Nerja
*11-3 Spring Arts and Crafts Fair. With wood art, ceramics, scents, hand made soaps, hand made chocolates, cbd oil, paintings, watercolours and much more. Admission free
*7-11 will be a three course dinner, cooked by our Belgian hosts, and a glass of wine. Meat or Veg options. After dinner we will have a Prize Bingo session, 18 euro per head
Menu Options:
1 appetitive / 2 mixed fish in puff pastry / 3 meatballs / 4 dessert / And 1 drink
OR
1 appetitive / 2 assorted salads / 3 fresh vegetable lasagna / 4 Dessert / And 1 drink
Please let me know which option when booking. Booking in advance only please as we need to know numbers. Sue / Torrox / gipsy48@yahoo.com

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Services Wanted/Offered

Wrist watches: Watch collector looking for collection and repair all types of wrist watches swiss made or otherwise considered.
Send photo to Ernie whatsapp 616812765.
Or Email: ernestiznateathotmaildotcodotuk

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Real Estate:
We regularly hear people saying “The British are not buying at the moment”. The numbers of British people looking to buy has fallen since Brexit, but this has not affected our business because we have clients from Europe, Scandinavia and further afield. In 2021 we had buyers from Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Spain, UK and Switzerland, to name a few. So far this year we have sales agreed or completed with buyers from Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Latvia and the UK.
If you are thinking of selling, then do not worry, we have all corners of the globe covered. Contact us and find out how BluCee can help you.
We currently have many requests for country properties with a minimum of 2000m2 land and coastal properties from Nerja to Rincon de la Victoria.
Check out our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
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For Sale, 3 items:
-Armchair, antique, turquoise satin cover, (fabric for a new cover is available if wanted) 40€
-Armchair, antique, dark red velvet cover, 70€
-Armchair, antique, satin cover with red and beige stripes 40€
Can meet at the coast or around Competa. Edwin / Competa
Email: boegero@gmx.de

For Sale: Bike, WindTrack Roamster, ladies, very good condition,10 gears, basket. €55. Bridget / Archez 636624736

For Sale: Peugeot Boxer van 2006, €1500. 2.0L Diesel HDi
120,000 miles, UK registered, MOT till 22/3. Clean and tidy, boarded van. Just driven from UK with no problems. Steven, Sayalonga.
Tel. +44 7985 553110
Email: swebster67@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale: 3 in 1 Babystyle collection Lux. Includes everything in photos
Pram chassis with Bassinet
Pushchair with matching footmuff
Baby car seat with attachment for chassis
Matching changing bag
All in Excellent condition. Everything is interchangeable onto the chassis including the Car seat. Was used by us when grandchildren were visiting. Cost over £600 when new.
€120 for all. Tony / Lagos +44 7591579220
Email: eagle5999@ aol dot com

For Sale: Two bar stools, cream and grey 10€ each. Can meet at Venta de Palma, Cómpeta 697742443. Tony, Cómpeta

For Sale, 2 items:
-Oral-B Pro 2 2000N Cross-Action Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush, bought and used a few times only to find that it didn’t suit us. Good clean condition, takes regular Oral-B toothbrush heads (not supplied because they were used!) 12€
-Magimix Inissia Nespresso Coffee Machine, Model No MT105. Used and in excellent clean working order. Takes regular Nespresso (or compatible) coffee pods. With instructions. 25€
Anne / Caleta de Velez. Tel 00 44 7970 841678 or WhatsApp
Email: anneconti1956@outlook.com

For Sale: Wheelchair (reduced price). 2.5 years old. Very well used but still in good condition. Has four small wheels so is for pushing rather than self-propulsion. Price halved to 35 euro. Original booklet and maintenance/adjustment keys provided. Photos emailed or WhatsApp Ed on request. Buyer to collect asap from Torrox Costa (Él Penoncillo). Brenda- El Penoncillo- WhatsApp 711003687
Email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

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SPAIN

These will be the cheapest hours this Monday, the most expensive day so far this year:
-The electricity price already experiences a strong rise as of this Monday as a direct consequence of the war in Ukraine. The cheapest slot this Monday will be between 2 and 3 p.m., while the most expensive will be between 8 and 9 p.m.
-Peak and off-peak hours- the cheapest will be from 2pm to 3pm at €0.30302/kWh; the most expensive: from 8pm to 9pm at €0.52763/kWh
-The average price of electricity in the wholesale market it rises 8.15% this Monday compared to this Sunday, and exceeds 277 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), the highest price so far in 2022.
-Specifically, the average price of the ‘pool’ for this Monday is 277.78 euros/MWh, about 21 euros more expensive than the price of Sunday, located at 256.84 euros/MWh.
-The price of this Monday is the highest so far in 2022, since it is above the previous maximum, of 261.11 euros/MWh, marked on Saturday, February 26. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/these-will-be-the-cheapest-hours-this-monday-the-most-expensive-day-so-far-this-year/

Rent Control Coming to Spain within 18 Months, as Part of Requirements to Receive EU Funds:
-Spain is experiencing the first stages of the Housing Law which, for the first time, contemplates concepts such as rental price control, which have been applied for decades in other countries: The new regulation has not yet begun to be discussed in the Congress of Deputies, although the Government has urged that it be processed urgently. A requirement to which the Executive itself has committed, wants the Law to be approved before the end of the year. The reason is that it has been promised to Brussels as part of the requirements to receive European funds.
-It will be then, once the law is approved, the time to design a new price index, which makes it possible to measure and control rent increases in areas with more upward pressure on rents. An index that has to be ready, at most, in 18 months from the approval of the Law. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/oregon-los-angeles-palo-alto-this-is-how-rent-control-has-worked-in-the-us/

ALMERIA

‘No windfarm’ say 13,000 opposed to installation off the Cabo de Gata-Nijar national park: To date 13,000 people – including members of 120 local, regional and national groups – have signed the online http://www.change.org petition organised by the Stop Parque Eolico Mar de Agata platform.
“They understand that the loss of biodiversity resulting from the windfarm would be as serious as climate change,” an Amigos del Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Nijar group spokesperson said. “And the battle against climate cannot be fought at the expense of biodiversity.”
Stop Parque Eolico Mar de Agata argues that the 20 wind turbines, each of which is 261 metres high, would occupy an area of 70 square kilometres very close to several officially-protected marine zones.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/27/no-windfarm-say-13000-opposed-to-installation-off-the-cabo-de-gata-nijar-national-park/

USA

U.S. Capitol barricades return as truckers protest heads to Washington: -Federal authorities are reinstalling fencing around the U.S. Capitol as Washington prepares for planned trucker protests inspired by demonstrations in Canada against COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions, police said on Sunday.
-Authorities were taking the step to protect President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech scheduled for Tuesday and to “prevent any disruption to the important work of Congress,” U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said.
-A group of American truckers began a cross-country trip from California to Washington last week, inspired by Canadian protests against COVID-19 restrictions that paralyzed Ottawa for three weeks.
-More than two dozen 18-wheeler trucks, along with about 50 pickups and recreational vehicles, left Adelanto, California, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Los Angeles, last Wednesday. This self-styled “People’s Convoy” is bound for the Beltway, a major highway encircling the U.S. capital, to demand an end to COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements. (Other sources claim the number of vehicles participating is closer to 1000 as vehicles join the convoy as it passes thru their states along the 3000 mile journey. -Ed.)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-capitol-barricades-return-truckers-head-washington-2022-02-27/

LOTTERY

Gordo de la Primitiva: The result Sunday February 27, 2022 is 17, 26, 32, 34 and 48 being the key number 1. Source: https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-for-sunday-february-27-2022/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Spanish veteran Rafael Nadal has won the 2022 Mexican Open, his fourth victory in the tournament: He did not drop a set in Acapulco, and has added his 15th consecutive victory this year which also took in the Australian Open in January. He defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 on Sunday morning, British time. Full article: https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/atp-acapulco/2022/rafael-nadal-wins-15th-consecutive-match-in-2022-to-claim-mexcican-open-win-over-cameron-norrie_sto8819643/story.shtml

Rugby News- XV del León beats Romania to be one step away from the World Cup: The Spanish men’s rugby team won with authority (38-21) over Romania this Sunday in Madrid, a direct rival, to stay one step away from achieving direct qualification for the next World Cup in France 2023.
The first two teams in the global ranking of the 2021 and 2022 European Championships will obtain the direct passport for the World Cup, while the third will play, in November, the Final Qualifying Tournament.
The XV del León surpassed Romania in the table and placed second, a privileged position that it will have to defend against Portugal on March 13 and a week later in Tbilisi against Georgia
Full article: https://sportsfinding.com/the-xv-del-leon-beats-romania-to-be-one-step-away-from-the-world-cup/136140/

Football News- FIFA doesn’t ban Russia, announces team will play as ‘RFU’ in World Cup qualifying: Despite three European countries, Sweden, Poland and the Czech Republic, saying this weekend that they refuse to play Russia in the qualifiers, the soccer federation announced that it will not be banning Russia from competing in the playoffs to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
-However, FIFA did make changes regarding Russia’s participation that it hopes can settle the dispute and added that banning the country is still an option. It decided, through a unanimous vote from the Bureau of FIFA Council, that the team can play using the “RFU” initialism of its football federation, the Russian Football Union.
-The ruling Sunday afternoon also included a flag and anthem ban as well as the determination that the RFU squad can only play on neutral territory and not in Russia — something of vital importance to Sweden, Poland and Czech Republic — with no spectators
-It’s unclear whether FIFA’s decision will quell the calls for Russia to be removed from the qualifiers, but Polish football federation president Cezary Kulesza gave a pretty good hint on Twitter Sunday afternoon it won’t.
-“Today’s FIFA decision is totally unacceptable,” he tweeted. “We are not interested in participating in this game of appearances. Our stance remains intact: Polish National Team will NOT PLAY with Russia, no matter what the name of the team is.” Full article: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/27/fifa-doesnt-ban-russia-announces-team-will-play-rf/

TECH

Social Media Hijacking Malware Spreading Through Gaming Apps on Microsoft Store: A new malware capable of controlling social media accounts is being distributed through Microsoft’s official app store in the form of trojanized gaming apps, infecting more than 5,000 Windows machines in Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, Bermuda, and Spain.
-Electron Bot’s core functionality is to open a hidden browser window in order to carry out SEO poisoning, generate clicks for ads, direct traffic to content hosted on YouTube and SoundCloud, and promote specific products to generate profits with ad clicking or increase store rating for higher sales.
-On top of that, it also comes with functions that can control social media accounts on Facebook, Google and Sound Cloud, including registering new accounts, signing in, as well as commenting and liking other posts to increase views.
-The attack sequence gets triggered when users download one of the infected applications (e.g., Temple Endless Runner 2) from the Microsoft store that, when launched, loads the game but also stealthily drops and installs the next stage dropper via JavaScript.
-The list of publishers that distribute compromised games that pushed the malware-laced apps is as follows –
Lupy games
Crazy 4 games
Jeuxjeuxkeux games
Akshi games
Goo Games
Bizzon Case
If you have any game apps from any of the above publishers, uninstall them, restart the device, then run a full malware scan. Here is a good malware scanner for Android, https://www.malwarebytes.com/android Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/02/social-media-hijacking-malware.html

OTHER

Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating tensions: President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday, while Ukraine’s embattled leader agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin’s troops and tanks drove deeper into the country, closing in around the capital. Citing “aggressive statements” by NATO and tough financial sanctions, Putin issued a directive to increase the readiness of Russia’s nuclear weapons, raising fears that the invasion of Ukraine could lead to nuclear war, whether by design or mistake. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-kyiv-business-europe-moscow-2e4e1cf784f22b6afbe5a2f936725550

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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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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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2196 – WEEKEND EDITION – Sat., Feb. 26th, 2022

On February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 By Naythan

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Free open day at the Picasso Malaga for the Day of Andalusia: The Museo Picasso Málaga (MPM) joins in the celebration of Andalusia Day next Monday, 28 February, offering free admission to all visitors who come to the Palacio de Buenavista from 10.00 to 18.00 hours – the ticket office closes half an hour before – to enjoy the work of the Malaga-born artist. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/ocio/Jornada-puertas-abiertas-Picasso-Malaga-Dia-Andalucia_0_1659735066.html

Children’s activities to enjoy with your family during the Week Blanca in the municipality of Torrox: {Translation, summary}
The first of these activities will be the Storytelling on Wednesday 2nd March, at 12 noon on the promenade of El Morche. This activity will be moved to the children’s playground next to the Mare Nostrum school in Torrox the following day.
Also on Thursday 3rd March, on the promenade of El Morche, and Friday 4th March, in the Plaza de La Almedina, there will be a fun day with carnival workshops, ghymkhana, face painting and bouncy castles between 11am and 1pm. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/actividades-infantiles-para-disfrutar-en-familia-durante-la-semana-blanca-en-el-municipio-de-torrox/

Aljamia Band: At Sala Bolero Sat, 5 March at 23:30.
c/ Beso 29770 Torrox FB link

Opening of the exhibition “‘Boom Boom Pop”, of Samuel Sagas: At the CAB of Vélez-Málaga. More than 60 works of pop art with which the author wants to bring to the public the concept of contemporary art, and to show how the Art Toys, the customs, digital art, sculpture, or painting, they are also an opportunity to connect with other artists and professionals from different parts of the world.
The exhibition can be visited until the 24 April. FB link

UPDATE- Día de Andalucía- Torrox: Due to the weather forecasted for the next Monday we plan to make the Gala of the Día de Andalucía in the Teatro Villa de Torrox .
Therefore, the next Monday 28Feb we’ll see you at 12 o’clock, at the Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox to celebrate the pride of being the andalusian, with the participation of AC Live Music and the collaboration of Macarena Zapata. FB link

Teatro Villa de Torrox- Flamenco show: New show of the project IN PROGRESS- THE PINK MUTABILE. Saturday, Feb 26 20:30. €5 at the Teatro Villa de Torrox. Info & tickets: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/la-rosa-mutabile/

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Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: iPhone. Brand new and unopened Apple iPhone 13 mini. Features include iOS 5.4”, 5G, SIM Free, 128GB. Duplicate gift. 550 euros. Margaret / Torrox, 0044 776 621 3095
mariordan@aol.com

For Sale: Ikea Armchair “Poang”. Very good condition, (reduced price) 25€. Buyer collects. Anders / Nerja, Tel: 669094359

For Sale: 4 rattan chairs and cushions in good condition 80€. Table has slight sun damage and is free to buyer of the chairs. Wes / Torrox. 658164021

Wanted: Long Term Rental For Naythan.
-Torrox to Velez Malaga, near the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat, or LARGE studio if it has a garden or terrace/balcony. Or a small casita, etc.
-Must have reliable wifi pre-installed (min. 30Mb/s).
-Must have a supermarket within walking distance.
-Unfurnished is OK, but must have a basic kitchen and a washer. I don’t mind if it’s a bit rough or needs some paint or minor repairs- DigameXtra Sponsor SPW Construction has generously offered to donate those services as needed.
-I can pay up to €300/month, plus power, water & wifi bills.
-I prefer to pay all rent and bills in a single cash payment to the owner/manager once a month.
-My intention is for a 2 to 3 year occupancy. Longer if it suits me well.
Please send details to Naythan, Torrox Costa
email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Bus Fares: Just to correct my post yesterday, the full fare on the Torrox buses is now 1 euro (previously 1.20) and with existing card 50 cents. Presumably the “free” bit will kick in when the new cards start to circulate. Carole, El Morche, carolemhart@yahoo.com
{In my experience, the local bus is €1. If you use the ALSA BUS that runs from Malaga to Maro, they charge €1.20 for a local ride within Torrox. -Ed.}

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Incidence of Covid in Andalucia returns to be below 400 points two months later: {Translation} 25/02/2022 13:32
-Andalucia’s cumulative incidence of Covid has dropped below 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for the first time in two months. This variable, which measures the progress of the health crisis, stands this Friday at 397 points, a level that has not been reached since early December, before the explosion of the sixth wave caused by the omicron variant.
-This is because infections continue to fall. Although there are sawtooths in the statistical series, this Friday there have been 2,693 positives, half of those that occurred on the same day last week and a third of those that occurred this Thursday.
-The pressure on healthcare is also down. In fact, Andalusia has dropped below the 900 hospitalised by Covid after reducing the number of patients admitted by 22.
-In the ICU there has also been an improvement, with 124 (two less than on Thursday). These data highlight the fact that the sixth wave of the pandemic is already in a clear retreat. In fact, there are 60 per cent fewer hospitalised patients now than at the peak of this wave.
-The number of deaths, on the other hand, although falling, has been discreet. On Friday, 39 deaths were recorded. This is ten more than the previous day, but the community has now accumulated eight days below 40 per day, when there have been more than 60 in recent weeks. In total, 12,879 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-incidencia-covid-andalucia-vuelve-estar-debajo-400-puntos-meses-despues-202202251246_noticia.html

SPAIN

The wholesale price of electricity exceeds 260 euros/MWh this Saturday and reaches an annual maximum:
– The average price of electricity in the wholesale market will rise 8.73% this Saturday compared to this Friday and will exceed the level of 260 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), thus reaching a new maximum so far in 2022, at heat from the rise in the price of natural gas after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
-Specifically, the average price of the ‘pool’ for this Saturday will be 261.11 euros/MWh, some 21 euros more expensive than today’s, located at 240.13 euros/MWh, reports Europa Press.
-You have to go back to last December 24, when the historical peaks were registered in the ‘pool’ with daily averages above 300 euros/MWh, to find a more expensive day.
-By time slots, the maximum electricity price for this Saturday will be between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with 300.70 euros/MWh, while the minimum, of 237.14 euros/MWh, will be registered between 05:00 hours and 06.00 hours. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-wholesale-price-of-electricity-exceeds-260-euros-mwh-this-saturday-and-reaches-an-annual-maximum/

EUROPE

Latest Articles From schengenvisainfo.com: Click headline to read article.
–EU Court: Brits Who Enjoyed Benefits of EU Citizenship Do Not Retain Those Advantages Since Brexit
–Germany Removes 9 EU/Schengen Area and 25 Third Countries From High-Risk List
–Netherlands Now Applies New Entry Rules
–UNWTO & WHO Call on Lifting of Travel Restrictions, Claim They’re Proven to Be Ineffective

LOTTERY

Bonoloto: The result of the Bonoloto this Friday February 25 of 2022 is: 1, 13, 24, 28, 40 and 45, being the complementary number the 7 and the refund 8. Source: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-friday-february-25-2022/

SPORTS

Football News- Champions League final moved to Paris from St Petersburg after Russian invasion of Ukraine: UEFA has moved the Champions League final on May 28 to Paris from St Petersburg, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UEFA executive committee held an emergency meeting on Friday and decided to move the showpiece to the Stade de France from the 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in Vladimir Putin’s home city. Photo:SKYSPORTS. Full article:
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11945/12551034/champions-league-final-moved-to-paris-from-st-petersburg-after-russian-invasion-of-ukraine

TECH

Deleting Facebook? Hitting “deactivate” won’t make Facebook stop collecting your data. Here’s what you need to do instead:
-If you’re looking to delete your Facebook account, you might have any number of reasons for pulling the plug. Perhaps you’ve noticed social media usage taking a toll on your mental health. Maybe you take issue with the platform for reports of privacy violations, political brawling, damaging misinformation and other content that could be harmful to teens. Or you could be trying to wipe your personal info from the internet altogether. Either way, we’ll walk you through how to get rid of your Facebook account for good.
-It’s important to note that there’s a difference between deleting your Facebook account and deactivating it. Deactivating your Facebook account temporarily freezes it, which is useful if you want a brief hiatus. But that does nothing to prevent the company from tracking your online activity.
-To fully separate from Facebook, deleting your account is the only answer. Deleting it also severs ties to Facebook Messenger, the platform’s chat app. (If you want to also get rid of Instagram and WhatsApp, which are Facebook properties, you’ll have to do that separately.) We’ll explain some things you’ll need to consider before going through the process, which requires time and patience.
Full instructions in source article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/deleting-facebook-follow-these-steps-carefully/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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Nerja 952 524 519
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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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

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DigameXtra No. 2195 Friday, Feb. 25th, 2022

On February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 By Naythan

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Legends Bar- Torre del Mar: Alberto Fer, Saturday 26Feb, 20.00-22.00 for another of his legendary live music performances. For table booking/event Food ‘Tex/Mex Plate menu’ please pre-book. FB link
Calle Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez 9-G 29740 Torre del Mar

Bea’s Postamt- Torrox Costa: Music by Bernd Bernado & Dix
Saturday, 26. Feb. 26 from 9 pm
Av Europa BLQ 80 Torrox Costa

Serrat Farewell Show at Starlite: Joan Manuel Serrat will offer a unique concert at the Starlite Catalana Occidente, Marbella, 23 July.
Doors at 8pm, show at 10pm. €45-€225pp
https://starlitemarbella.com/es/concierto/serrat-es/

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Services Wanted/Offered

Wanted: Translator Spanish / German. Need a person to accompany a native German speaker living in Torre del Mar to attend doctors and hospital appointments in Spanish. Angela / Torrox Costa
angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Large FIAC Compressor. 100 litre tank 11.6 cu ft/min 10bar/145 psi ; 230V 1 phase ; 3 years old. Little used. More pics on request.
Cost 450€. A steal at 150€. Nick / La Herradura
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Quartz Ship’s Time, brass clock. 25 € (reduced price)
Good condition. Buyer collects. Anders / Nerja
Tel: 669094359

For Sale: Occasional table with integrated drawer. Made by French company Cobex who specialise in hardwood furniture.
130cms.long by 80 cms.wide. Couple of scratches (not deep) on top. €100
Contact Phil / Viñuela on 618041813 or
philipsmalley@hotmail.com

For Sale: Smart AC, Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Air Pro 13 A+ Wifi
Condition as new. Used for only one month. 2.5 years warranty left still. Asking price €475, Remote control included. You can connect this AC to your wi-fi and control it from anywhere using an app on your phone.
Specifications: Nominal cooling capacity: 2.93 kW
Cooling capacity: 13,000 BTU/hr
Energy classification: A + *
Rated energy efficiency rating: EER 3.1
Dehumidification capacity: 3 l/h
R290 refrigerant gas charge: 0.2 kg
Sound pressure level: min-max dB(A) 50-52
Sound power level: dB(A) 62
Flexible tube for air expulsion ø 150 mm, length 1.5 m
Multifunction remote control, LCD display, Timer 12h
Automatic flap oscillation, practical side handles, Wheels
Contact information: Jan-Vidar: (+356) 9969 8460
or Inger: (+46) 70 3166613
Email: janvidar.jansson@gmail.com

For Sale: Over 130 football books – and a handful of other sporting biographies making up to 140 books in total. Nearly half are hardbacks with the remainder a mix of softbacks and paperbacks. Well read to very good condition. Ideal car boot stock. Photos sent on request. 60 Euro. Buyer to collect from Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo). Brenda / Torrox Costa. WhatsApp 711093687
Email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

Recommendations & Requests

Buses and Mobiles: I caught the bus yesterday hoping for a free ride. I already have a bus pass and I’m hoping I don’t have to get a different one. They are charging everybody (as far as I could tell) 50 cents per trip. Bus Passes don’t count, we all paid 50c. I have saved 10c ! I don’t see why they have to make it so difficult. If they are prepared to make it free, make it free to all. They would save all the admin and money handling, the buses could keep to time. So what if the odd visitor gets a free ride? That’s good tourist publicity. I decided to ask at the town hall but there was a queue stretching out into the street of people clutching paperwork. After a bus pass? Probably.
As for Birgit’s comments earlier in the week about everybody expecting you to have a smartphone. I agree with her entirely. Why are people such sheep these days? They follow each other like lemmings grasping at every new tech gadget. It is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid having one and I suppose I will have to give in eventually. Latest obstacle, I was in a new hotel in Malaga and I needed a smartphone to access TV channels. I tried to buy something online (I avoid this if I can) and they wanted me to tap my screen when my screen does not tap. Just because technology exists you should not be forced to use it, and then to update it at your own expense. Just watch what happens with Windows 11.
Carole, El Morche, carolemhart@yahoo.com

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Covid Malaga- Three deaths with Covid in Malaga in a day, with an increase of the incidence: {Translation, summary} 24Feb22 15:17
-The Ministry reported three new deaths with Covid 19 in the province this Thursday, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 2,271 people
-Hospital pressure, meanwhile, has been maintained. There are currently 203 people admitted (-1), of which 19 (+3) are in the Intensive Care Units (ICU). In addition, there have been 20 new hospital admissions in the last 24 hours.
-The number of official positives detected by PDIA (PCR and antigen testing) has also increased in the last hours, with 1,520 more. Meanwhile, the number of recovered cases continues to rise and now stands at 228,863 after adding 1,789 in the last few hours.
-With regard to the vaccination process in Malaga, the Andalusian government has reported that 3,374,113 doses have been administered to date, without specifying how many citizens have one dose, how many have the full schedule and how many have been inoculated with the third dose.
-On the other hand, the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days has increased in all health districts except Axarquia. In the province as a whole it stands at 482.3 (471.4 on Tuesday) and in the Malaga capital, which has risen from 540.7 to 554.2.
-The Axarquia has an incidence of 572.4 (616.0 on Wednesday); Costa del Sol goes from 359.3 to 369.9, while La Vega places its rate at 512.1 (500.3 previously). The incidence also rises in the Malaga district, with 580.5 (559.7), Serrania, which accumulates 394.8 (323.8 on Wednesday) and Guadalhorce Valley, with 402.0 (393.2 previously). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/fallecidos-Covid-Malaga-aumento-incidencia_0_1659735453.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia is extending the removal of restrictions on the alert levels 1 and 2, current mask regulations stay for 3 more months: {Translation, summary} The Junta de Andalucía has agreed, at the proposal of the Regional Committee of High Impact on Public Health, which met this Thursday, the extension until 19 May at 00.00 hours. It has also been agreed to adapt the aforementioned Order to the use of masks currently in force, in accordance with state regulations. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-prorroga-eliminacion-restricciones-niveles-alerta/

MALAGA

Forest fire declared in Alcaucín: {Translation} 24Feb22
The Andalusian forest fire fighting service, Plan Infoca, has reported a fire that has broken out in Alcaucín. Two groups of forest firefighters, an operations technician, an environmental agent and a Brica (Brigada de Refuerzo contra incendios), the Super Puma helicopter and a fire engine have been deployed to the scene. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/declarado-un-incendio-forestal-en-alcaucin/

Vélez-Málaga Jazz Concert Series: {Translation}
-For the eighth consecutive year, the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo ‘Francisco Hernández’ in Vélez-Málaga presents its series of jazz concerts, which, thanks to the great artists who have performed at the CAC in recent years, have become a benchmark for this musical discipline throughout the province, attracting a multitude of visitors.
-The Jazz concert series will begin on 23 March with a performance by Eva Jiménez Quartet, a jazz singer, pianist and composer who stands out for her musicality and sensitivity. Throughout her career she has performed at important festivals, theatres and halls all over Europe and the United States. On 29 April, the group Zirwicky will perform, a quartet that mixes elements of contemporary music and free improvisation, and through these languages they search for a greater capacity for expression that they transmit to the audience. On 20 May, the cultural space will host a concert by the Juan María Villa Trio, who, together with a double bass and a drummer, will surprise the audience with their music. To end this Jazz series, on 3rd June, the concert by Raquel Pelayo Quartet will be held, a young woman gifted with extraordinary expressiveness and communicative sensitivity, who together with musicians of great trajectory, will not leave the audience indifferent.
-All the performances are free of charge and until full capacity is reached. All of them will take place at 19.00 hours, except for the Raquel Pelayo Quartet concert on 3rd June, which will take place at 20.00 hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/cultura/jazz-musica-clasica-protagonistas-cac-muvel/20220223171244046756.html

UK

‘Living With Covid’- England Ditches Remaining Covid Restrictions, Including Self-Isolating When Positive: England lifted all remaining pandemic restrictions on Thursday and will dismantle its free Covid testing system by April, ending nearly two years of curbs as the government pushes people to start “living with Covid” and return to normality. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/02/24/living-with-covid-england-ditches-remaining-covid-restrictions-including-self-isolating-when-positive/

EUROPE

Missiles rain down around Ukraine: Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday after Moscow mounted an assault by land, sea and air in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
After Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war in a pre-dawn televised address, explosions and gunfire were heard throughout the morning in Kyiv, a city of 3 million people. By nightfall, a picture was emerging of fierce fighting across multiple fronts. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-orders-military-operations-ukraine-demands-kyiv-forces-surrender-2022-02-24/

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy calls on citizens to fight, promises weapons: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on all citizens who were ready to defend the country from Russian forces to come forward, saying Kyiv would issue weapons to everyone who wants them.
Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. Photo:AP. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-calls-citizens-fight-promises-weapons-2022-02-24/

Ukraine’s Fighting Age Men Must Stay: Mr Zelensky on Thursday signed a decree on general mobilisation, after Ukraine’s border guard announced that men aged between 18 to 60 were prohibited from leaving the country under martial law. He urged citizens to abide by new curfew rules. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/02/25/russia-ukraine-news-war-invasion-putin-nato-sanctions-latest/

Ukraine’s Zelensky rages at Nato for leaving his countrymen ‘alone’ to fight Russia: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has raged at Western cowards after his country was ‘left alone’ to face Russian troops as officials warn that Kyiv will be seized this weekend.
-In a video address to his nation after midnight, the president called his fallen compatriots ‘heroes’ after 137 were killed on the first day of fighting, and insisted he will stay until the bitter end.
-He said: ‘They’re killing people and turning peaceful cities into military targets. It’s foul and will never be forgiven. ‘We have been left alone to defend our state. Who is ready to fight alongside us? I don’t see anyone. ‘Who is ready to give Ukraine a guarantee of NATO membership? Everyone is afraid.’
-He added that the enemy has already entered Kyiv and urged residents to be vigilant and observe curfew rules, acknowledging he was ‘target number one’. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10549113/Kiev-fall-weekend-troops-encircle-capital-taking-Chernobyl-despite-EU-sanctions.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- World No 1 Novak Djokovic suffers straight-sets loss at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships: Novak Djokovic lost in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and will lose his world No 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev on Monday.
Djokovic fell to a 6-4 7-6 (7-4) defeat at the hands of 123rd-ranked Jiri Vesely, who now holds a 2-0 record against the 34-year-old. Medvedev will become the first new world No 1 other than Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray since February 1, 2004. Photo: SKYSports. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12550517/djokovic-loses-in-dubai-quarters-medvedev-will-become-new-world-no-1

Football News- Champions League- Manchester United squeaks by with a draw against Atletico Madrid: Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga’s late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano. Photo:AFP. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20220223-champions-league-last-16-manchester-united-squeaks-by-with-a-draw-against-atletico-madrid

UEFA Champions League Tables 24Feb22

TECH

Forwarding information to third parties via WhatsApp is illegal: Sharing photos, forwarding screenshots of other people’s conversations or including someone in a group of WhatsApp without written permission is illegal behavior and is especially serious if data is disseminated openly or to a large number of recipients. (The same is true for emails. So be very careful before you press the FORWARD button. The EU’s GRPR rules provide for heavy fines and civil court awards for violations. -Ed.) Full article: https://spainsnews.com/forwarding-sensitive-information-to-third-parties-via-whatsapp-is-illegal/

OTHER

Under heavy international criticism for hijacking private bank accounts of citizens, Canada’s Trudeau buckles to pressures and revokes emergency powers after police clear last of trucker-led protests in Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday revoked emergency powers used to dislodge weeks-long trucker-led protests in Ottawa and blockades of border crossings to the United States, as he declared the crisis over. “Today, we’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency,” the prime minister told a news conference. “Therefore, the federal government will be ending the use of the emergencies act.” “The threat continues,” Trudeau said, but added it is no longer “acute.” Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20220223-canada-s-trudeau-revokes-emergency-powers-after-police-clear-last-of-trucker-led-protests Additional reference: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/02/23/canada-begins-to-release-frozen-bank-accounts-of-freedom-convoy-protestors

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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