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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.

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Flamenco Show / Class at The Cazbah Live Lounge: Do you love Flamenco?
We have the fabulous Marianna on Thursday Oct 14th, doors at 8pm, show/class 9pm.
Marianna is a flamenco dancer and teacher from Finland who splits her time to teach flamenco between Spain and Finland.
Marianna is the perfect connection between expat communities and the Spanish culture, because she speaks Finnish, Swedish, English and Spanish.
Many expats who would love to learn flamenco but don’t speak Spanish now dont have to worry.
Join us tonight for a Flamenco spectacular!
Only 5€ per person.
Torrrenueva, La Cala de Mijas
Avenida de Rota 29649 Mijas FB link

Axarquia Social Club- Proposed Day Trip:
Cordoba Flower Festival. Saturday 16Oct.
Contact us asap if interested! It’s this Saturday!
Enjoy a day out in Cordoba with FREE TIME to visit the entries into the International Flower Festival where 25,000€ is the top prize! The famous Cordoba courtyard patios will also be open to the public to co-inside with the flower festival. Cordoba is a fascinating, beautiful city. If you are not into flowers it is still a great day out visiting the historical buildings, gardens, courtyards and monuments. Tickets are 18€ for members and 25€ for non-members! Contact Pj on +34 603 113 931
If we have enough interest I will make another FB post with more details and photos of what to expect from this festival and also a day out in Cordoba. FB link

Layla at Miraflores Tennis Club: Sunday Oct17 2pm
Book now for a gorgeous roast and some live singing from me –
Rock, Pop, Dance, Blues, 90’s, Latin
The Miraflores Tennis Club (Miraflores Tennis and Sports Centre) An intimate, welcoming tennis & padel club on Mijas Costa. All welcome, bar & restaurant.
Calle Juliana 29649 Miraflores. Res +34 952 93 20 06 FB link

Artisan Market / Mercado Artesanal: Saturday 16Oct 10:00 – 14:00 (then every 3rd Saturday of month)
El Zoco de Nerja, Calle Neptuno y Paco Romo.
Tel: Ann – 602417636

Live music with Jack Cade Revolution: La Carpinteria Bar, Competa, Friday 15th October. 9pm start. Come along for some Rock classics, Funk and Dance. Starts at 9.00pm till late.
To reserve a table call 661188466.

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Center:
-2 section aluminium ladder 2.95m closed, 4.8 max open. Very good condition.Price 80€
-Chairs. 4 available 2 carvers 40€ each 2 normal chairs 30€ each
-Toys r us cot bed vgc only used for grandchildren 80€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Trailer. In good working order. No papers. Ext. measurement, 1.54 x 0.90. €100 o.n.o.
For details contact Greg 676536604, Canillas de Albaida

For Sale: Hisense Freezer. 145h x 55w. As new condition. €125. Buyer collects. Donna, Nerja.
suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Outside table & four chairs with cushions 50.00€
-Black desk 140cm. x 75cm. x 75cm. high with small cabinet on castors that fits underneath, also shelving system with three shelves 118cm. x 28.5cm. 50.00€ the lot
-Two single beds, hardly used. 50.00€
Cómpeta area; Ideally buyer to collect but delivery can be arranged locally at extra cost.
Contact John on 653 11 11 89 (WhatsApp is best) or
email: johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com

Open House Sale: Jill and Adriana have sold their house and have an open house sale on Saturday the 16th October from 10am to 6pm. Niza Beach near Almayate. Various household items i.e washing machine/microwave/Henry vacuum/ step ladders and many garden and household items.
If interested to view before please contact 0044 7806813222/ 0044 7954163963 adrianavandijk1atgmaildotcom

Recommendations & Requests

Residency Advice Wanted: Dear digamigos
My Welsh husband wants to become a resident in Spain. I am a Spanish resident (Dutch). Is there any Brit with advise on post Brexit applying for residency?
Can anyone recommend an immigration lawyer (Nerja/Malaga)? Really hoping to hear some advice. Thank you!
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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- All of Andalucia except two districts of Almeria return to pre-Covid normality: {Translation}
-Almost all of Andalusia is now at Covid alert level 0. This means that pre-pandemic normality – except for the use of masks indoors – is now the norm in almost the entire community one year and eight months after 14 March 2020 when Spain was confined by the coronavirus.
-And what happens to the areas at alert level 0 by Covid? Life returns to the pre-pandemic situation. There are no restrictions of any kind: no restrictions on opening hours, capacity or number of diners. Only what the municipal regulations establish in each case. The only restriction for the time being is the use of masks indoors.
-This is the situation in which the vast majority of Andalusians will live from Thursday. And it is because the community, which has already achieved herd immunity by exceeding 90 percent of the target population vaccinated, can relax the rules that seek to minimise the Covid-19 pandemic. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-toda-andalucia-salvo-distritos-almeria-recuperan-normalidad-anterior-covid-202110131643_noticia.html

Covid Andalucia- No covid-19 deaths in the last day, with 216 cases and rate declining: {Translation} Updated: 13Oct21, 12:00
-Andalusia recorded a total of 216 cases of coronavirus infection on Wednesday 13 October, down from 232 the previous day and 264 a week ago, and recorded no deaths this day, the first time for more than three months – since 1 July 2021.
-For its part, the cumulative incidence stands at 29.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, so Andalusia remains at low risk level for coronavirus and down 1.8 points in 24 hours and 8.8 points in a week.
-The 216 infections on Wednesday follow 232 on Tuesday, 171 on Monday and Sunday, 236 on Saturday, 221 on Friday, 287 on Thursday and 264 on Wednesday.
-On this day, Malaga is the province with the most infections with 48, followed by Seville with 40, Huelva with 36, Almeria with 27, Granada with 25, Cadiz with 16, Jaen with 13 and Cordoba with eleven. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1001510/ningun-muerto-por-covid-19-en-el-ultimo-dia-con-216-casos-y-tasa-en-descenso/

Covid Axarquia- The Axarquia has reported only 29 cases of covid-19 in the last seven days: {Translation} Updated 13Oct21, 10:30
-Only nine municipalities in the Axarquia region have had new covid-19 infections in the last seven days. These are the towns of Algarrobo, Almáchar, Benamocarra, Colmenar, Nerja, Rincón de la Victoria, Sayalonga, Torrox and Vélez-Málaga. The rest of the towns in the region, 22, have had no new infections in this period of time.
-Thus, Vélez-Málaga is the municipality that has reported the most new cases during the last week, 9. It is followed by Torrox with 6, Nerja with 5, Rincón de la Victoria with 3, Colmenar with 2 and Algarrobo, Almáchar, Benamocarra and Sayalonga with one case each.
-In the absence of updated data from the Ministry of Health of the Andalusian Regional Government for Wednesday 13 October, the Axarquia region has reported a total of 14,618 confirmed cases of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, with 14,255 people who managed to overcome the disease and 214 deaths.
*Late Arriving Wednesday Info Update*
-Updated this Wednesday 13th October by the Ministry of Health of the Andalusian Regional Government, confirms five new Covid-19 infections since Monday with 20 people who have managed to overcome the disease in the last 48 hours and no deaths.
-Thus, the new confirmed infections have been reported in the municipalities of Almáchar (2). Nerja (1). Rincón de la Victoria (1) and Vélez-Málaga (1). The people cured since last Monday are located in the municipalities of Vélez-Málaga (7). Colmenar (4). Torrox (4). Frigiliana (2). Alfarnate (1). Algarrobo (1) and Comares (1).
-The accumulated incidence rate of the virus in the last 14 days in the Axarquia health district is 27.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a decrease of five points compared to last Monday. In the region, only the municipality of Almáchar is above the 100 cases incidence rate, 165.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and 21 of the 31 villages of Axarquia have a zero rate of infection.
Sources, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-ha-notificado-solo-29-casos-covid-19-ultimos-dias/20211013100906043856.html
And
https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-notifica-miercoles-5-nuevos-casos-covid-20-nuevos-curados/20211013120647043857.html

ANDALUCIA

The average price of electricity in the wholesale market (pool) will rise by 16.09% this Thursday, to €215.63/megawatt hour (MWh): {Translation}
By time slot, electricity will be most expensive between 9.00 am and 10.00 am, when it will cost 260 euros/MWh, and cheapest between 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm, when it will be 175.25 euros/MWh.
So far in October, the number of times that electricity has been above 200 euros/MWh is seven, including tomorrow.
It started the month at 216.01 euros/MWh, on the 5th it went to 203.68 euros/MWh, on the 6th to 228.53 euros/MWh, on the 7th it reached the historical record of 288.53 euros/MWh, on the 8th it went down to 229.2 euros/MWh, on the 9th to 226.21 euros/MWh and tomorrow it will be at 215.63 euros/MWh.
Tomorrow’s average electricity price is almost six times higher than that recorded on 14 October 2020, when it stood at 36.74 euros/MWh. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4853293/0/el-precio-de-la-luz-sube-este-jueves-un-16-hasta-215-euros-el-megavatio-hora/

MALAGA

Reservoir of La Viñuela down to 20% of capacity: {Translation}
The State Meteorological Agency does not foresee significant changes in the weather for the next few days, so it will continue without rain in the Axarquia region and the province of Malaga, at least for the rest of this week. All this, when the reservoir of La Viñuela is about to fall below 20% of its total capacity (it is at 20.74%), with 34.31 cubic hectometres of water stored, compared to 35.12 hectometres a week ago, and 46.76 cubic hectometres a year ago. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/seguira-sin-llover-en-los-proximos-dias-con-el-embalse-de-la-vinuela-al-20-de-su-capacidad/

UK

New one stop service app for GOV.UK unveiled: The new app will allow people to access services much more easily, instead of having to go through multiple online processes. It will give users the option to use the technology in their smartphones to quickly access government services online via GOV.UK. Full article: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-one-stop-service-for-govuk-unveiled

20 EU Member States to Offer Free Route Work Permits for British Creatives: British musicians and performers will be able to enter the European Union Member States through a free route work visa permit. The following countries have confirmed offering free route work visa permits for creative Brits. See full country list in source article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/20-eu-member-states-to-offer-free-route-work-permits-for-british-creatives/

EUROPE

Denmark to Simplify Entry Rules, Announces Restriction-Free Entry for Vaccinated & Recovered Travellers: The travel guides will be updated on Friday, October 15, and the entry rules will enter into force on October 25. In line with the new agreement, the entry restrictions will now mainly affect persons who have not been vaccinated or previously infected with the virus. This means, starting from October 25, unvaccinated and unrecovered travellers reaching Denmark from one of the EU and Schengen Area countries will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing within 24 hours before their arrival. The same requirement will also apply to Danish citizens and those who hold a permanent residence permit. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/denmark-to-simplify-entry-rules-announces-restriction-free-entry-for-vaccinated-recovered-travellers/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Zverev sees off Murray to reach Indian Wells fourth round: Alexander Zverev notched his first career win against Andy Murray on Tuesday with a 6-4 7-6(4) victory that moved him into the fourth round at Indian Wells. Zverev will next face either France’s Gael Monfils or South African Kevin Anderson in the next round. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/zverev-sees-off-murray-reach-indian-wells-fourth-round-2021-10-13/

OTHER

Australia Continues Building Covid Detention Centers Despite Easing Some Lockdowns: The first glimpse of what the 1,000-bed quarantine facility at Wellcamp Airport outside Toowoomba will look like has been revealed. Two months after building works began, the Queensland government says the facility is on track to have 500 beds operational by the end of December.
The Wagner Corporation’s plans, released by the state government, show cabins split into different zones, accommodating singles, doubles, family rooms and options for accessibility.
At this stage, the cabins will be used by domestic travellers returning from COVID hotspots.
With home quarantine being trialled for a select number of returning Queenslanders next week, Deputy Premier Mr Miles defended the need for the state’s second quarantine facility.
“You will have heard the very strict criteria about who will qualify [for home quarantine], so there will still continue to be people from hotspots who might need to go into more secure accommodation,” he said. Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-08/wellcamp-quarantine-facility-near-toowoomba-on-track/100524150
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Update Your Windows PCs Immediately to Patch Vulnerabilities Under Active Attack: Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out security patches to contain a total of 71 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and other software, including a fix for an actively exploited privilege escalation vulnerability that could be exploited in conjunction with remote code execution bugs to take control over vulnerable systems. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/10/update-your-windows-pcs-immediately-to.html

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated: The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-covid-19-pandemic-air-travel-health-c3f7e2b8feca4c8cdaf4301ae9c81a79

Russia hits new record for COVID-19 deaths, resists lockdown:
Russia hit another record of daily coronavirus deaths Tuesday as the country struggled with a rapid surge of infections and lagging vaccination rates, but authorities have been adamant that there would be no new national lockdown.
The government coronavirus task force reported 973 coronavirus deaths, the highest daily toll since the start of the pandemic. Russia has repeatedly hit record daily death tolls this month, and daily infections also have been hovering near all-time highs, with 28,190 new cases reported Tuesday. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-europe-russia-moscow-pandemics-9af74e65c48d40b8ddc6a346893a8563

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-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/

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 2084 Wednesday, Oct. 13th, 2021

On October 13, 2021October 12, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

Notice To Readers- Change in submission requirements:
Beginning November 1st, 2021
If you include a non-Spanish phone number as a contact in a submission you MUST also include your email address or a Spanish phone number as well. If you fail to include your email or a Spanish phone number, I will automatically insert your email.
I am getting too many complaints from readers who are either unable to reach these non-Spanish phones, or the connection is so poor conversation is impossible.

What’s On

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

Ventana Abierta Jazz Club at Hotel Plaza Cavana, Nerja:
Coming Events
-Friday Oct 15, Nacho Loring Trio
-Friday Oct 29, Arturo Serra Trio
-Friday 12 Nov, Cookin Organ Trio
-Friday 26 Nov, Eva Jimenez Project
-Friday 3 Dec, Enrique Oliver Trio
Res Tel. 690 073 871
C/ Granada 3, Nerja
https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html

Almáchar organizes the I Festival of Puppets: {Translation}
The program of the Festival will be held in an outdoor space, in the Plaza of Spain.
-Saturday 23 October
12:00 pm – “Operation” Circus – Platform Magic
18:00h – “Fierce” – Trotamundo Puppets
-Sunday, October 24
12:00 pm – Workshop manipulation of Puppets
18:00h – “The Ratites Brave” – Artea-T
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/almachar-organiza-su-i-festival-de-titeres/

Services Wanted/Offered

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-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.
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-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
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If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Center:
-Castillan wardrobe natural wood & yute chalk paint waxed Measurements 109 x 58 x 177.50cms Price 240€
-Castillan bedside lockers / lamp table natural wood waxed with chalk paint panels Measurements 49.50 x 32 x 53cms 130€ (for the pair)
-Castilian sideboard solid natural wood with chalk paint panels and drawers waxed Measurements 150 x 39.50 x 78cms Price 250€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-TomTom Start 60 Navigation Device. This is a large screen version, comes with car mount & usb cable, it has Lifetime European Maps. I now have a car with Sat-Nav installed, so this is no longer needed. 50:00€
-Garmin Vivoactive three Smartwatch 75.00€
Cómpeta area, or can meet up locally.
Contact John on 653111189 (WhatsApp is best), or
email: johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-1 Pair of adjustable crutches like new. €10
-1 Collapsible Walker like new. €20
-Lot of 5 items:
1 x WIFI Key Board
1 x Pair computer speakers
1 x Computer camera
1 x Apple iPod with separate speaker
1 x Electric tester
All for €30
Comares but can be delivered to Eroski car park in the shopping centre. Tel Roy 682 890 361 or
email: vel360303@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items: I have for sale 3 silver necklaces all marked 925 on the pendant and on the chain. presented in a gift box, make ideal Christmas presents. measurements are approximate and boxes may not be original.
-The 1st one is a twisted oval with a chain measuring 40cm and a tag saying ‘simply silver’ 15€
-The second is a sliding open heart set with crystals round one side and a 48cm chain 15€
-The third is a raised geometric shape with a chain of 45cm 18€
Marcus / Alison, Nerja tel 606571139
email: marcali1979 at g mail dot com

Wanted: A small larder fridge. For Charity Shop Volunteers. Similar to photo. Gina, WhatsApp 664 867 353, cgbrasier@gmail.com ; Punte Don Manuel.

Wanted: Fridge or fridge freezer. Maybe someone has an old garage/beer emergency fridge that is not required anymore and needs a home. Visual condition not important as long as it works. Willing to pay €40
Thanks Kennedy, Mezquitilla. Call 608288090.

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ANDALUCIA

Elderly centres in Andalucia resume activities: The 168 elderly centres in Andalucia, owned by the Junta de Andalucia, have resumed their full activity schedule without capacity or schedule limitations. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/12/elderly-centres-in-andalucia-recover-activities/

EUROPE

Free train tickets for 60,000 train journeys to be given to young Europeans by the EU: To qualify, they must be aged between 18 and 20, with the tickets allowing them to undertake a 30-day rail journey through the European Union (EU), either alone, or in groups of up to five people. Trips must be scheduled between February 2022 – coinciding with the European Year of Youth, which will take over from the European Year of the Train – and March 2023. Info at https://europa.eu/youth/discovereu_en
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-commission-to-provide-60000-free-rail-passes-to-young-eu-citizens/

“Big Brother” Europol Wants To Collect Data On Everyone, Even Individuals With No Relations to Criminal Activities, in Violation of Existing Data Protection Law:
-The new mandate would formalize Europol as a processor of massive quantities of data to continue training algorithms and developing new tools for law enforcement purposes. To this end, Europol is being given a broad mandate on research and innovation that will let the EU agency identify the relevant themes for EU research programmes.
-“Europol’s increasing use and development of AI and data analytics are deeply concerning, and may engage and infringe fundamental rights, including the right to a fair trial, to privacy and data protection rights,” Laure Baudrihaye-Gérard, legal director at Fair Trials, told EURACTIV.
-“It should not be Europol’s role to conduct research and innovation on this field, as the agency will essentially be mandating its own role in the future,” MEP Bricmont added.
-The potentially discriminatory effects of AI and machine learning are a recurring topic, as these technologies tend to reproduce biases intrinsic to the datasets, disproportionally impacting marginalised groups.
-For Chloé Berthélémy, a policy adviser at European Digital Rights (EDRi), an international advocacy group, the recast mandate contradicts a resolution the European Parliament adopted last week, which opposes the use of predictive modelling for law enforcement (“pre-crime” is the term for this, coined by science fiction author Philip K. Dick in his 1956 science fiction short story “The Minority Report”, Yikes!)
Full article: https://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/europol-nears-stronger-mandate-for-data-driven-policing-capacities/

SPORTS

Football News- Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup: Germany have become the first nation to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after running out comfortable 4-0 winners against North Macedonia in UEFA Group J. Photo:Getty. Full article: https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/germany-become-the-first-team-to-qualify-for-qatar-2022/1db9os67ngsqz1a0n5t97yywkh

OTHER

Geomagnetic storm ALERT- Solar flare lands ‘direct hit’ on Earth, may affect electricity grids, satellites: An outburst on the sun has landed a “direct hit” on Earth, and the geomagnetic storm may cause disruptions in the functioning of the power grids in northern latitudes. It is to be noted that a geomagnetic storm warning was issued on Sunday for Monday and Tuesday by the Space Weather Prediction Center, which is a part of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
According to the warning issued by Space Weather Prediction Center the geomagnetic storm could disrupt power grids in some areas, and the functioning of satellites too. The warning, however, noted that these effects will not be significant.
Full Event Technical Info: https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/
Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/geomagnetic-storm-alert-solar-flare-lands-direct-hit-on-earth-may-affect-electricity-grids-satellites/ar-AAPpCpA

SEVENTEENTH TIME THIS YEAR! Apple Releases Urgent iPhone and iPad Updates to Patch New Critical Vulnerability: Apple on Monday released a security update for iOS and iPad to address a critical vulnerability that it says is being exploited in the wild, making it the 17th zero-day flaw the company has addressed in its products since the start of the year.
Apple iPhone and iPad users are highly recommended to update to the latest version (iOS 15.0.2 and iPad 15.0.2) to mitigate the security vulnerability. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/10/apple-releases-urgent-iphone-and-ipad.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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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. 2083 Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 2021

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

What’s On

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Today is a Bank Holiday: Tuesday 12Oct. Fiesta Nacional de España is one of two “national days” of Spain and is held annually every 12 October.

Today- Malaga’s brass bands take to the streets for the Pilar festivities: {Translation}
Up to 19 bands will offer one-hour concerts in numerous public spaces in the capital. All the concerts will begin simultaneously on Tuesday 12 October at 12:00. On the occasion of Columbus Day, the concerts will begin with the performance of the ‘National Anthem’, followed by a repertoire chosen by each musical group in question. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/semanasanta/bandas-musica-malaga-calles-festividad-Pilar_0_1618939553.html

Echoes of The Beatles: Tribute show at The Casbah Live Lounge on Friday Nov 5th. Tickets are available for booking now €10. WhatsApp 602535710
Av de Rota 19648 Mijas

Festival de Blues de Málaga:
Saturday, Oct 16th – 19:00h – Torrox (Constitution Square)
-Koko-Jean & the Tonics
-The Blue Stompers
-The Gangberries
Free entry until capacity is full

The Boma- Coming Events:
-Sat Oct 16th, Revival Band, 7:30pm
-Sun Oct 24th, Rock of Ages band, 7:30pm
A South African bar & restaurant in the heart of Andalucia. Serving great food, good drinks & unmatched personality.
Av. de Mijas km 2.5. 29120 Alhaurín el Grande
Book now +34 952 49 11 94 FB link

Gibraltar Autumn Classical Concert returns to St Michael’s Cave: The concert will take place on Monday October 18 starting at 8pm.
The Programme by European Sinfonietta includes:
Rossini: The Barber of Seville – Overture
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No 1, in F minor, Op 73
Beethoven: Symphony No 5, Op 67
Tickets for this concert priced at £22 are available via www.buytickets.gi and the cost includes a return shuttle service from the Public Market and opposite the Cable Car from 6.30pm.
On arrival at the Concert the following will be required together with your ticket- Proof of full vaccination prior to the event (at least one dose) or a Covid-19 rapid negative test on the same day of the event.

Local league tennis and paddle tennis Vélez-Málaga 2021-2022:
Two leagues in which you can participate for the ages; paddle and tennis for over 16 years and another paddle for children between 6 and 15 years.
Inscription 15 € (all season) Open until 29 October
FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Services required – Paddle lessons and group: Looking for information on paddle lessons and/or places to play with others in the Rincon de la Victoria to Torre area. Live in Benajarafe. Can play tennis but need to understand paddle rules better and how to hit ball from the back wall. Barbara. Barbara.mcmahon505@gmail.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Gents and Ladies golf sets
Gents Wilson Staff DI5 irons 3-sw, driver and 3 wood in Mizuno Bag.
Ladies Wilson Ultra and Yonex driver in Wilson bag.
Includes umbrellas, ball scoop, balls, tees, gloves etc.
Everything you need to get started! €200.
Martin, Capistrano, Nerja. hutch4@btinternet.com
or +44 7742835308

For Sale: Orbea Asphalt Aluminium Road race bike. T- 51 Frame. Shimano 105 18 gears. XERO CXR6 Lite wheels. San Marco race gel seat.. Michelin Dynamic Sports tyres. Including Minoura V150 bike trainer. €275.
TFL/Whatsapp Bob on 649111965. Located near Vinuela.
Email: bobjan158 at hotmail.com

Wanted: Tiles. Dear Digame Readers, many people will recognize the tiles in these photos. They were frequently used about eighteen years ago on terraces for houses in the campo. We have some tiles cracked and the tiles are not commercially available because they are very thin. If you have some spare tiles lying around, I will gladly take them off your hands. The tiles are 33x33x5mm. Comments please to bobnolet@gmail.com

SOLD– ~~For Sale: Compaq Presario CQ61 Laptop,~~ refurbished by DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa. Please note: I have another laptop similar to this one on the workbench right now, and will be posting it for sale this weekend, just waiting for the new battery to arrive.

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COVID-19

Andalucía reports just 171 Covid infections in 48 hours, the lowest figure in six months: {Updated 11 October 2021, 13:03}
The Andalusian region has registered a total of 171 coronavirus infections this Monday, 11 October, the lowest figure since the 138 recorded on 30 March. The region’s incidence rate continues to drop to 32 on a day when only one coronavirus death was reported. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-adds-just-20211011122355-nt.html

Covid Ireland- 54% of hospital patients with virus are fully vaccinated: About half of all Covid-19 patients in hospital and in intensive care are fully vaccinated against the disease, new figures show. One-sixth of deaths of people with the virus since April have been categorised as breakthrough infections of fully vaccinated patients, according to Health Service Executive data.
Full article:
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-54-of-hospital-patients-with-virus-are-fully-vaccinated-1.4670229

SPAIN

Spain Adds Portugal, Hungary & Several Other Regions to Its High-Risk Areas List, Eases Restrictions on Norway and Sweden: Travellers from Portugal and Hungary will now be subject to additional entry rules when reaching Spain since the Ministry of Health has placed the countries on its high-risk areas list. Previously, only several regions of the two countries were part of the high-risk list. However, since the COVID-19 situation has worsened, now the whole territory of Portugal and Hungary is considered highly affected.
Additionally, entry rules have also been eased for travellers from Norway and Sweden as now only some of their regions are considered highly affected by the COVID-19, differently from last week when the whole territory of the two countries was part of the high-risk list.
According to the latest update published by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the new categorisation of countries and regions is effective from today, October 11, and will remain in force until October 17. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-adds-portugal-hungary-several-other-regions-to-its-high-risk-areas-list/

Should Spain’s bars and restaurants be allowed to ban children?: Should children be taken to bars? What responsibility do parents have if their children go with them? Is there really such a thing as “childphobia” or, as it is sometimes known, paedophobia? These are questions that arise every time an establishment decides to ban minors from setting foot on their premises.
Some of these establishments claim that the presence of children is disruptive, increases the noise level, and argue that parents often fail to supervise them properly. These restaurants prefer to avoid these issues and have opted for an adults-only scenario, despite the indignation of parents who want to be able to dine with their children; and despite the legitimate right of minors to enter.
Regarding the photo- message on restaurant website says: “We remind you that our restaurant is exclusively reserved for adults.”
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-10-11/should-spains-bars-and-restaurants-be-allowed-to-ban-children.html

This is how the pension reform proposal will affect early retirement: The reform proposed by the Spanish Government with the support of CC.OO. and UGT, first of all, toughens the retirement penalty voluntarily increasing the reduction coefficients based on the years of contributions ”, the CSIF union stated this Monday. For this reason, CSIF expresses its rejection of this part of the reform of the pension system because it “represents a new cut” for those who retire early voluntarily with 35 years of contributions and for which the union estimates a loss of “up to 8,000 euros per year.” Full article: https://spainsnews.com/this-is-how-the-pension-reform-proposal-will-affect-early-retirement/

Government wants stores to encourage the sale of “ugly” food: The Minister council has approved this Monday the draft law to combat food waste which will force stores to encourage the sale of “ugly, imperfect or unaesthetic” products.
In addition, it has pointed out that the law includes as a measure that stores of more than 400 square meters must have a specific linear or ‘corner’ where certain products are presented that, although they are in perfect condition for consumption, present a “rejectionable appearance by the consumer”. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-government-wants-stores-to-encourage-the-sale-of-ugly-food-if-they-are-optimal/

Netflix announced a general price hike: From this month of October, both for new users and for those who already have the service in Spain. The platform raises the cost in two of its rates between one and two euros, but it does not add services or improve the benefits in any of them.
The increase occurs more than two years after the last price adjustment, in June 2019, and does not affect the ‘Basic Plan’, which remains at € 7.99 per month. It does mean an increase in the ‘Standard Plan’, which goes from € 11.99 to € 12.99, an increase of 8.3%. The ‘Premium Plan’ also goes up, which grows from € 15.99 to € 17.99 per month, 12.5% more than what was paid until now. All of them maintain the characteristics that they had until now. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/netflix-raises-its-rates-in-spain-this-october/

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia starts the flu vax campaign: {Translation, summary} The department of Health and Families will begin on the 14th of October the flu vaccination campaign 2021-2022. As usual, you can request an appointment through the web application ClicSalud+ , the app Salud Responde, through telephone by calling the Health service responds or by directly contacting the health centre. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/salud/andalucia-comienza-14-octubre-campana-vacunacion-gripe-2021-22/20211006095320043691.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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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. 2082 Monday, Oct. 11th, 2021

On October 11, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

What’s On

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

Public Holiday: Tuesday 12Oct. Fiesta Nacional de España is one of two “national days” of Spain and is held annually every 12 October on the day that Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492.
This is a major “bridge holiday” for the Spanish, with heavy traffic as many travel to family gatherings. “Bridge holiday” means that if the public/bank holiday is on a Tuesday or a Thursday you can have a 4 day weekend.
This is called ‘hacer puente’ in Spanish which means ‘to make a bridge; ‘ they call it “puente del Pilar” (bridge of the Pillar). Many businesses will close on Friday or Saturday and not reopen until Wednesday.
‘Nuestra Señora del Pilar’ – ‘our Lady of the Pillar’ is the patroness virgin of Spain and of the Hispanic peoples and of the Civil Guard of Spain.
Sources: https://publicholidays.es/fiesta-nacional-de-espana/
And
https://www.barcelonayellow.com/bcn-events-calendar/details/450-national-day-spain-public-holiday

Phoenix Club:
Our social club is fully open once again, so do pop in.
***Trips***
October
-29th – IKEA/Guzman Garden Centre €14pp
November
-5th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-26th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre €15pp
-28th – Casariche Sunday Market for all things fabric, haberdashery, dried fruit, hams, cheeses, decorations, end of lines from Zara, Pull n Bear and Mango. Price €18.50 TBC
December
-3rd – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-10th – Malaga Christmas Lights €8
The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche, October 2021 Program Schedule:
-Tues. Oct. 12 at 11am: U3A Writing Workshop-Must register.
-Wed. Oct. 13 at 11am: Speaker: Jose Manuel Cabezas Cabello – A Historical approach to the mountains round Torrox. In this talk José Manuel will concentrate on two historical periods in which our mountains, Sierra Almijar played a crucial role: The War in Granada with the Morisco uprising in the XVIth century and the maquis resistance to the Franco regime – 1940´s & 1950´s.
-Thurs. Oct. 14 at 11am: Spanish Instruction; must register.
-Fri. Oct. 15 at 19hrs: Movie Night: Must register – Red Joan 2018 – 1hr45mn – Cold War Atmosphere-suspense-History-family drama: English-born Joan Stanley (Dame Judi Dench), a Soviet and Communist Party sympathizer, becomes employed as a British government civil servant, and gets recruited by the K.G.B. in the mid-1930s. She successfully transfers nuclear bomb secrets to Soviet Russia, which enables them to keep up with the west in the development of atomic weapons, and remains undetected as a spy for over half a century.
-Thurs. Oct. 21 at 13hrs: Munch Bunch-Must register.
-Tues. Oct. 26 at 11am: U3A Writing Workshop-Must register.
-Thurs. Oct. 28 at 11am: Spanish Instruction; must register.
Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche, behind the Church, on the Paseo Maritimo
For information or registration contact: norma2kk@aol.com

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa: Full Bar & Traditional Dutch Food Menu
Open Mon-Sat, 1400 – 2200. Closed Sundays
Program Update for the Autumn/Winter Workshops:
-Drawing & Painting Workshop. Tuesdays 10:30-12:30. Cost = €10 (includes materials)
-The Workshop Mindfullnes Yoga is full, the Workshops Guitar and Painting & Drawing are filling up with places still available
-Workshop Handicrafts/Crafts/Board Games/Mosaic/etc. Friday, October 22, 10.30 – 12.30 hours. The Mosaic Workshop was to start on 23 October. I am moving this activity to Friday October 22nd, to join the Workshop Handicrafts/Crafts/Board Games/etc. Cost €5 including a Tapas&Copas, excluding any material costs. You don’t have to sign up, just come and visit us.
-Starting soon I want to do (probably on Saturday) the Workshop Macrame. The intention is to start with a basic course to learn the different techniques, to then work at your own pace, with or without guidance, on a project of your choice. Material is available. The price for this workshop is €10 (excluding material costs).
Registration & Info: yfketorrox@gmail.com or stop by the bar.
Please indicate which days you prefer, or are unavailable.
You will find us at: Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map
Warm greetings and see you soon, YFKE’S BAR.
Tel +34 711 03 0217

Services Wanted/Offered

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

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
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– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

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

Tony’s Butchers- Nerja:
Beef / Lamb / Pork / Poultry
Sausages & Bacon / Mixed Meat Boxes
Come by the shop or order online. Delivery available.
Visit our website for offerings, prices and order form.
Shop hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm.
Saturday 9am-2pm.
Closed Sunday & Monday
-We deliver from Nerja along the coast to Estepona, the rest of mainland Spain we deliver by special courier next day delivery.
-We can deliver to a friend or family member and can add a gift message at no extra cost.
-Special orders welcome.
-Cash, cards and Paypal accepted.
Address: C. Ruperto Andúez, 29780 Nerja, Málaga
Phone: +34 951730422
Website: https://www.tonysbutchers.shop/
We are a DigameXtra sponsor, so our contact info can be seen everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

Tango Lessons: All levels. Come to dance Wednesday
21:00 in Almunecar.
Escuela Profesional de Danza Juan Pablo Artedanza
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3axJvUhTHCPnvyK8
Teacher Miguel Wiede
facebook(miguel Ojos Negros)
my website www.ojosnegrostango.com
Tel. (whastapp) 34 659 262616

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-TV Unit. Solid pine natural & yute waxed new handle tv unit
Measurements 116 x 47 x 57cms Price 75€
-Chest of drawers Measurements 93 x 41.50 x 83.50cms Bedside units 46.50 x 32.50 x 63cms. Price 150€(the set)
-Sewing box been stripped back to natural & waxed with a hint of color ideal for multi uses Measurements 66 x 38.5 x 42cms Price 60€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Patio table and chairs – cast iron – very heavy!! €60
-Gas BBQ with Cepsa bottle (fairly empty) €40
-Two golf trolleys – old but working €25.
Collection only. Martin in Oasis de Capistrano, Nerja.
Email: hutch4@btinternet.com or +44 7742835308

For Sale: Compaq Presario CQ61 Laptop, refurbished by DoctorLaptop.
-Full UK Keyboard w/ number-pad
-AMD M120 Processor @ 2.10GHz with new firmware
-New 4Gb RAM
-New 240Gb SSD Kingston hard drive
-Freshly Installed Windows 10 Pro
-Kaperski Anti-Virus, enhanced protection for safe daily banking/shopping
-VGA & HDMI video outputs. 15.4″ display.
-2hr Battery
-CD/DVD drive
-30 day cash back guaranty.
Price €320
DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
I will reply to inquiries in the order received.

For Rent: Long term. 3 bedroom apartment in a central location in Nerja with its own private garage and air conditioned, price is €800 per month (negotiable). Samantha, Nerja
Contact: 0034 609548515

Recommendations & Requests

Wanted: Recommendation needed for dog kennels in the Torrox area. Wes, Torrox
email: wiziz007athotmail.com

News & Articles

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SPAIN

La Palma volcano partially collapses, spewing ‘explosive bombs’ of molten rock: Updated 10 October 2021, 23:32
The volcano in La Palma has partially collapsed, making way for a new river of lava and “explosive bombs” of molten rock. The latest eruption was a result of the north flank of the volcano collapsing, causing new flows. The collapse was followed by a wave of around 20 tremors on Sunday, the largest measuring 3.8.
Full article: https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/la-palma-volcano-partially-collapses-spewing-explosive-bombs-of-molten-rock/
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ANDALUCIA

DGT to launch campaign in Andalucia to monitor lorries and buses: The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has announced that from this Monday, October 11, a campaign to monitor and control buses and all types of lorries will be launched on the roads of Andalucia. It will terminate on October 17.
As explained in a statement from the Government Delegation in Andalusia, vehicles will be controlled regardless of their country of origin, in a bid to ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
Issues monitored include those relating to speed, hours of driving and rest, tachograph, excess weight, technical defects of the vehicle, load security, vehicle and driver documentation, use of the seat belt, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and mobile phone use. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/11/dgt-to-launch-campaign-in-andalucia-to-monitor-lorries-and-buses/

LOTTERY

El Gordo de la Primitiva draw on Sunday, October 10, 2021:
The result of the Gordo de la Primitiva today, Sunday, October 10, 2021 is: 2, 3, 23, 25 and 54, the key number being 8.
Source: https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-on-sunday-october-10-2021/

SPORTS

Football News: 10 OCT, 2021 Scores
FIFA World Cup Qualifying
-Jamaica 0 FT 0 Canada
-Panama 1 FT 0 United States
-Costa Rica 2 FT 1 El Salvador
-Mexico 3 FT 0 Honduras
UEFA Nations League
-Italy 2 FT 1 Belgium
-Spain 1 FT 2 France
Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/scoreboard

Tennis News- Emma Raducanu crashes out as Andy Murray advances at Indian Wells: The British teenager came up against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round but was comfortably dispatched by the World no. 111 – losing 6-2 6-4 in California.
Meanwhile, Raducanu’s compatriot Andy Murray – who was recently reunited with his stolen shoes and wedding ring – eased to a 6-3 6-2 triumph over France’s Adrian Mannarino to make the second round. The three-time Grand Slam winner will now prepare for battle against 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, while Raducanu looks ahead to Moscow’s Kremlin Cup later this month. Full article: https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/news/raducanu-crashes-out-as-murray-advances-at-indian-wells_466886.html

Boxing News- Tyson Fury remains heavyweight champion with 11th-round TKO victory over Deontay Wilder: Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder with an 11th-round TKO Saturday night in a classic fight that produced five knockdowns, including one round where Fury was knocked down twice. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/boxing/tyson-fury-vs-deontay-wilder-live-round-by-round-updates-from-heavyweight-title-fight/ar-AAPknBl

Bicycle News- The 68th ‘Tour of Andalucia’ cycling event confirmed for February 2022: The International Cycling Union (UCI), announced on Friday, October 8, that the 68th ‘Tour of Andalicia’ (Vuelta a Andalucia ), will take place from 16 to 20 February, 2022. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/09/the-68th-tour-of-andalucia-cycling-event-confirmed-for-february-2022/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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Fun & Games

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 – Sunday, Oct. 10th, 2021 – Closed on Sundays

On October 10, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

DigameXtra New Weekly Schedule
Monday thru Saturday
No Sunday Issues

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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/

Churches & Worship

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

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

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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. 2081 Saturday, Oct. 9th, 2021

On October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 By Naythan

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

Another good, reliable source for updated Covid news, announcements and statistics are both your local
Ayuntamiento & the Junta de Andalucia’s FB and Twitter pages. @AndaluciaJunta https://twitter.com/AndaluciaJunta https://www.facebook.com/AndaluciaJunta/

What’s On

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

Rincon de la Victoria FoodTrucks Xperience: In the Plaza Al-Andalus, October 9 thru 12, from 1pm, and will offer different culinary varieties. Up to nine live music performances will also be held with artists and groups. This will open daily, Saturday to Tuesday, October 12, the schedule will start from 1pm. The enclosure will have an area of tables and chairs.

La Viñuela Music Night: 3 bands, Moneymakers, Noche Andaluza and Electroduendes will be playing outside ‘A Different Coffee’ in La Viñuela from 8pm on Saturday October 9. It has been organised by the local Council and those attending are advised to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Almuñécar hosts second Autumn Jazz Festival: Pianist Júlio Resende, trumpeter Raynald Colom and saxophonist Jean Toussaint will be performing. The II Festival de Jazz en Otoño will be held from Saturday 9 to Monday 11 October in the José Martín Recuerda auditorium in the Casa de la Cultura.
Tickets are available at: www.giglon.com and in Viajes Ecuador, Paseo del Altillo 2, or at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar one hour before the concerts start. All concerts commence at 9pm.

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain:
New Weekly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks FREE Storage.
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number PIC

Car Clean Malaga:
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
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
Free delivery for orders more than 36€ in Spain
International shipping to UK, EU, CANADA and USA available
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:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @moonetteskincare
Google – please search ‘Moonette’ to get to our page.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Narrow hallway unit natural wood and chalk paint & waxed . Measurements 107 x 28 x 84.50cms Price 110€
-Mirror natural & chalk paint 85 x 55cms Price 35€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Cuisineart soup maker. Excellent condition. 20€
John, Torrox. Call 636160538

For Sale, 3 items:
-A solid pine entertainment unit with CD/DVD racks at both sides and cupboard at bottom. 71x78x44cm. 30€
-2 sets of 3 petanque boules in carrying case, jack and measure. 15€
-Bookmarks. Silver 925 bookmark with fish topper, I also have a frog, pig, goat and elephant email for pics. 20€ each
Marcus / Alison, Nerja, Tel. 606571139
email: marcali1979 at g mail dot com

For Sale: Solingen 70 piece cutlery set. 80€. Used once.
(Worth over £400 new) Dishwasher safe.
12 Dinner Knives 12 Dinner Forks 12 Dinner Spoons 12 Tea Spoons 12 Pastry Forks 2 Cold Meat Forks 2 Large Serving Spoons 1 Soup Ladle 1 Sauce Ladle 1 Cake Slice 1 Sugar Cube Tongs 1 Cream Spoon 1 Jam spoon
For more details and photos please email Kay.
Iznate area but can meet on the coast.
Email: kayh74@hotmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
We are clearing our Casa in the Campo at Competa and have the following items for sale.
-A set of six Dining room chairs and matching extendable pine table, hardly used and in very good condition. 150 Euros.
-A matching three bayed pine sideboard. 100 Euros
-Two red 2 seater sofas. 100 Euros
All must go before 21st October. Buyer collects
Contact Andrew, Competa 07540 348687 or
email: Hamiltonandrew42@gmail.com

Free: A RED 32 in television with supporting pine cupboard.
Buyer collects
Contact Andrew, Competa 07540 348687 or
Email: Hamiltonandrew42@gmail.com

For Sale: White wood desk, with two drawers. Freshly painted. Excellent condition. Measurements: 120 cm long; 41 cm deep; 77 cm high. Buyer to collect from La Noria, Nerja. €35. Valerie from Frigiliana. 652041648

Wanted: Packing boxes. Does anyone have a supply of packing boxes new or second hand (but decent) that I could steal/rent or buy for a move in late November/December?
Please contact Steve Millard, Competa
Moby 626926227

Recommendations & Requests

Message from Ophelia Cave, Casting Assistant Producer on Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun:
Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun is coming back to Costa Del Sol and wants to hear from you! Filming for the Red Sauce Production for Channel 5’ is starting very soon!
Are you a Brit living your dream in the Spanish sun?
Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun is coming back to Costa Del Sol and wants to hear from you! Filming for the Red Sauce Production for Channel 5’ is starting very soon!
Do you live a tremendous life on a tight budget?
Have you recently moved to Spain or are you a seasoned ex pat?
Do you run your own business or do you have an interesting job?
Are you facing a new challenge or have a fascinating story?
If you think you, or someone you know, might be a great addition to the ‘Bargain Loving Brits’ series- then please let us know. Visit the FB page link below and DM us. Thanks so much and see you in the sun soon! Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492552005481674/user/100042428432144/
(Note: This was sent in by a reader who found it on a FB page. I can’t confirm it’s accuracy. Be careful when contacting strangers. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Health records 2,309 new infections, 77 deaths and an incidence of 48.18 cases: {Translation, summary} Updated: 8OCT21, 18:36
-The health authorities have reported in 77 deaths Friday, up from this Thursday, when they reported 23 deaths.
– In addition, the best record of hospitalisations in the historical series has been confirmed- never before have we had less than 2,100 people admitted for the infection since the care capacity has been registered.
-The incidence in Spain continues to decline. On Friday, the Ministry of Health reported 48.18 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, after the country entered the low-risk range for coronavirus on Thursday, falling below the symbolic barrier of 50 cases of incidence. Now, the next step is to reach what is known as the ‘new normal’, which is achieved by reporting fewer than 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the criteria of the Ministry of Health.
– All communities lower their rate of incidence. Specifically, ten come already in the range considered to be at low risk for COVID having lowered the barrier of 50 cases of incidence, according to the traffic light health: Extremadura (47), Castilla-La Mancha (45), Canary (45), Navarra (43), Comunitat Valenciana (37), Andalusia (35), La Rioja (35), Castilla y León (34), Galicia (18), and Asturias (15). The last two of these, Galicia and Asturias are now in what is known as the ‘new normal’, to notify least 25 cases of incidence, according to the criteria of Health. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/sanidad-registra-2-309-nuevos-contagios-77-muertes-tasa-incidencia-48-18-casos_1_8381410.html

Covid Andalucia: {Translation} Updated: Oct 8th, 2021, 12:00
-Andalusia recorded a total of 221 cases of coronavirus infection on Friday 8 October, down from 287 on Wednesday and 318 a week ago, according to data consulted by Europa Press at the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA), which recorded 13 deaths, eight more than the previous day and two fewer than last Friday.
-For its part, the cumulative incidence stands at 35.1 per 100,000 inhabitants and remains at low risk level for coronavirus, down 1.7 points in 24 hours and 12.7 points in a week.
-This Friday’s 221 positive results follow 287 on Thursday, 264 on Wednesday, 218 on Tuesday, 199 on Monday and Sunday, 246 on Saturday and 318 last Friday.
-On this day, Malaga is the province with the most infections with a total of 67, followed by Seville with 54, Almeria with 29, Cadiz with 18, Huelva with 16, Granada with 15, Cordoba with 12 and Jaen with ten.
-As for the 13 deaths, five have been recorded in Malaga, three in Cadiz and Cordoba and one each in Granada and Huelva, while Almeria, Seville and Jaen have not recorded any deaths this day. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

Covid Axarquia- Axarquia health district at 35.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 7 points less than yesterday: {Translation} Updated: 08OCT21, 13:00
-Axarquia closes this Friday, October 8th, with only three new confirmed coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, twelve new cases of people who have managed to overcome the disease since yesterday and no deaths.
-The new infections have been reported in Algarrobo, Colmenar and Vélez-Málaga, with one new case each. The persons cured in the last 24 hours have been confirmed in the municipalities of Torrox (6). Vélez-Málaga (5) and Algarrobo (1).
-The cumulative incidence rate of infection today stands at 25.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 7 points less than yesterday. By municipalities, only Frigiliana has a rate above 100 cases, specifically 130.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and up to 21 municipalities in the region have reported no new infections in the last 14 days and are at zero infection rate.
-Another figure that confirms the recovery of the Axarquia region is the number of new infections per week. Thus, in the last 14 days, only 10 municipalities have reported new infections, while in the last week only seven have confirmed new cases. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-cierra-primera-semana-octubre-3-nuevos-contagios-covid-19/20211008124558043759.html

SPAIN

Spain’s Health Minister hints that indoor face mask rules will not be eased until spring: The Ministry of Health department’s head, Carolina Darias, hinted this Friday (8 October) that it is unlikely it would happen before spring. Darias, however, expressly avoided giving a date and called for patience, despite the improvement in the coronavirus pandemic figures and the fact that Spain returned to a Covid-19 ‘low risk’ zone yesterday after the cumulative incidence rate fell below 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants after some 14 months. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spains-health-minister-20211008173239-nt.html

Spain is the EU country with the most expensive electricity this Saturday: {Translation} The spectacular increase in electricity prices means that thousands of consumers wait until the weekend to carry out certain tasks, such as putting the washing machine, dryer, ironing or cooking in the oven, as the rates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays are cheaper than on working days with the new pricing mechanism that came into force on 1 June.
-The regulated or pvpc tariffs that almost 11 million consumers have on Saturdays range from 21 cents (from 15:00 to 16:00) to 30 cents (between 19:00 and 20:00). A year ago, that range was between 8 cents (at 5 p.m.) and 10 cents (8 p.m.).
-These regulated tariffs respond to the price of electricity on the wholesale market, which once again set a new record on Saturday, reaching an average of 226.21 euros per megawatt hour (MWh). The peak price is 254.45 euros.
-Incidentally, Spain is the country with the most expensive electricity this Saturday in the different European markets. It is followed by Italy (200.18 euros), while in France it costs 182.83 euros and in Germany 139.49 euros per MWh.
-Saturday’s average price is 30.3% more expensive than last Saturday (173.65 euros) and 598% higher than on the same day in 2020 (32.49 euros).
-The average price in September was 156 euros per MWh, the average price in October (up to the 9th) is more than 207 euros. It should be remembered that the average price in October 2020 was 36.59 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-entre-15-y-16-horas-mejor-momento-para-poner-lavadora-sabado-mas-cara-europa-202110082106_noticia.html#ancla_comentarios

UK

Spanish businesses seek to lure British tourists with tax-free shopping: Thanks to Brexit, UK nationals can claim a VAT refund on purchases made in the EU, a change that the industry hopes to take advantage of. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-10-08/spanish-businesses-seek-to-lure-british-tourists-with-tax-free-shopping.html

EUROPE

POLEXIT?- EU faces crisis over Polish court ruling: A Polish court ruling challenging the supremacy of European Union law plunged the EU into an existential crisis on Friday, increasing fears among EU policymakers and many Poles that Poland could eventually leave the bloc. Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal took on the case after Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki asked it whether EU institutions could stop Poland reorganising its judiciary.
Politicians across Europe voiced dismay at the ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Thursday that parts of EU law are incompatible with the Polish constitution, undermining the legal pillar on which the 27-nation EU stands. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/polish-court-ruling-plunges-eu-into-new-crisis-eu-ministers-say-2021-10-08/

SPORTS

Cricket News- England XI cricketers lift the trophy after beating Belgium in exciting ECC final: The side won comfortably by ten wickets, bringing an end to the month-long European Cricket Championship at the Cártama Oval. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/england-cricketers-lift-20211008201344-nt.html

OTHER

Fakebook/Instagram/WhatsApp Empire Crashes Again- So it was just a maintenance issue earlier this week, huh Zuck?: Facebook’s struggles continue this week as users across Twitter are reporting instances of the FB site being down again. Along with Facebook, users are reporting that Facebook-owned apps Instagram and WhatsApp are also down. This marks the second time this week that the company has faced outages across its three popular apps. Full article: https://www.newsweek.com/facebook-instagram-down-again-second-time-week-after-hours-long-outages-1637184

It’s not you, believe it or not, Instagram is down…again. Facebook is literally falling apart before our eyes. pic.twitter.com/7ncfa5jiWG
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) October 8, 2021

Draconid meteor shower 2021 will peak October 8: The Draconid shower is active between October 6 and 10. The best evening to watch in 2021 is likely October 8. Try the evenings of October 7 and 9 also. Be sure to watch in a dark sky.
The Draconids are best in the evening, instead of before dawn, because the winged Dragon, the shower’s radiant point, flies highest in the October sky at nightfall. As night passes – no matter where you are on Earth – the radiant point sinks lower in your sky. You don’t have to locate Draco the Dragon to watch the Draconids. These meteors fly every which way through the starry sky, however, in general, the Draconids aren’t a rich shower, unless their parent comet is nearby. They typically produce only about five meteors per hour. Photo:Vittorio Poli. Full article: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-draconid-meteor-shower/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 2080 Friday, Oct. 8th, 2021

On October 8, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Day of the Tourist- Nerja: {Translation} Saturday, 9th October
The Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre hosts this Saturday the Day of the Tourist
Next Saturday, 9th October, Nerja will celebrate the Day of the Tourist with a public event, until full capacity is reached, which will take place in the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre at 20:00 hours, during which the Tourist Gold Shield will be awarded to those named this year as Tourists of Honour, the current Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Government of Spain, and Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón Jiménez, Minister of Justice in the 10th Legislature between 2011 and 2014, and the Distinción Turística 2021 will be awarded to the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS).
Those interested in attending should contact the Municipal Office of Citizen Services, located on the ground floor of the Town Hall, by calling 661836740 / 661836947 or by emailing protocoloayuntamiento@nerja.es.
On the same day, at 22.30 hours, the singer Pitingo will put the finishing touch to the Tourist Day with a concert to be held in the Plaza de España. The artist will perform his popular versions that mix soul, jazz and flamenco.
https://www.nerja.es/el-centro-cultural-villa-de-nerja-acoge-este-sabado-el-dia-del-turista/

Ayuntamiento de Nerja- program for the Fair 2021, which will be held from 9 to 12 October: {Translation}
Performances, shows, attractions at the fairground, and a photographic exhibition in the Market Hall. From the Town Hall of Nerja we wish our neighbours and visitors a happy Fair, that we live it with joy, in company, and always with prudence”.
During all the days the parades and the children’s and musical performances in the Paseo Balcón de Europa will enliven the day starting at midday and continuing until the afternoon. “In addition, there will be open-air performances in Plaza de España, on Saturday 9 at 22.30 hours Pitingo, and on Sunday 10 Ortigosa, on Monday 11 India Martínez, Tuesday 12 the group Alalba, all at 22.00 hours,” said the councillor.
On the 10th at 18.00 the procession will take place in honour of our Patron Saints, San Miguel Arcángel, who will leave from the Church of El Salvador and the Virgen de las Angustias, from her Hermitage, to meet and finish together in El Salvador. Afterwards, at 20:00, a mass will be held in their honour.
The elderly will receive their traditional tribute on the 10th and 11th October, with two lunches in the Cueva de Nerja Restaurant, where the Queen and Knight of the Fiestas de la Tercera Edad will be crowned, and the Flamenca 2021 will be chosen, with performances by Plácido Vera and Paco el Apañao.
On the 12th, religious ceremonies will be held in honour of the Virgen Del Pilar, patron saint of the Guardia Civil, which will take place at 12 noon in the Church of El Salvador.
Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/nerja-presenta-el-programa-para-de-la-feria-2021/

II Feria De Vinos – II Wine Fair, Competa: November 21st, 1-5pm.
We are preparing the SECOND Feria de Vinos de Competa and will be held at the Hotel Balcon de Competa. With the help of Juanjo Sanchez Vidal as Somellier we will be tasting around 20 wines including white, rosé, sparkling, red and sweet wines.
Food will be provided. You will have Paella and various Cheeses.
Seating will be limited so tickets must be purchased in advance.
There will be a raffle of bottles.
Buy your tickets before November and receive a Free Bottle of Wine.
Tix & Info & Map: https://www.weezevent.com/segunda-feria-de-vinos-en-competa-malaga
Address: Calle San Antonio 75 29754 Competa

Kizzy Caribbean Kitchen: DJ Darren Martin this Friday 8OCT
Live set from 9pm. If You’ve Caught Darrens Sets Here In The Past You Know Its Gonna Be An Evening Full Of Deep, Dirty Basslines To Get You All Dancing – So Dust Off Those Skanking Shoes & We Will See You All On The Dancefloor
Top Floor, El Zoco, Calahonda 29649 Mijas +34 711050491 FB link

Art exhibition entitled ‘Almar and The Sea’, by Mariano Fernández Cornejo: At La Sala El Pósito in Vélez-Málaga- works evoke the sea that connects Malaga to his hometown, Melilla. The exhibition is composed of 26 paintings, mostly acrylic, and can be visited until the November 12 FB link

Echoes of The Beatles in Concert: Sat., Oct 9th 9:30pm
Teatro Las Lagunas Mijas
A night of incredible music from the greatest band of all time “The Beatles” performed for you by Echoes of The Beatles, with authentic costumes, instruments and backline, this FULLY LIVE event is one not to be missed! With hits from 1960-1970, this show will transport you to the decade that changed music forever!
Camino del Albero, 16. Las Lagunas 29649 Mijas FB link

Guilty Pleasures Sunday at El Mico Bar: Oct 10th 20:30
Free entry. An evening with the fabulous SPICE who entertain you all night. An amazing night to remember. Free entry however we do recommend to book your table in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
Reservation via messenger or directly in the bar.
Location: Calle Jaén 2 Local 13 29620 Torremolinos-Málaga FB link

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!
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. Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 7:30pm till close. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Lunch available by reservation only. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. 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! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Staycations at CASA MAGEL
Hot Days Are Here – Lovely sparkling pool
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B
A Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers available on request for future dates.
Bring a couple of friends and enjoy relaxing in a safe environment. Or on your own and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The heatwave is here, and we fill up quickly. So relaxing in our renovated pool and garden.
Our special offers are on again this year,
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing an en suite room 130€.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€.
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for a double en suite room. Book over 5 days and get a discount.
Casa Magel is situated 1 km from the typical Spanish town of Valle De Abdalajis first founded in Roman times when it was called Nescania.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are lots of walking routes. We are not far from El Chorro with the famous Caminito Del Rey, also Ardales lakes which are stunning.
Not far in the other direction, you will find The Wolf Park a real experience to see wolves in their natural environment. Also nearby is Antequera a wonderful town for sightseeing, 27 churches, the old castle, lovers leap mountain and a spectacular bullring besides the many shops and restaurants.
A place not to be missed is El Torcal an amazing site of rock formations formed over 2 million years ago.
Or you can just relax around our refurbished pool with a fully equipped kitchen, bar & BBQ area with limited drinks & snacks available, or bring your own. The food is great, the views stunning, beds are comfy and the hosts are friendly.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com.
Contact: casamagel@yahoo.com ; Phone – 722879503

Malagalingo Spanish School:
Here are some photos of our latest FREE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES at Malagalingo Spanish School in Torrox Costa.
Always in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE or OUTDOORS
Come and meet new people of all nationalities and have fun with our lessons and our FREE OUT-OF-SCHOOL activities
We will welcome you with open arms!!
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:
-Pilikin good quality bedbases with the legs 190x90cms Price 60€ (For the 2)
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Don Quijote figure. 60cm high. 45€
John, Torrox, Call 636160538

Wanted: Long Term Rental
-Torrox to Rincon de la Victoria, on the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat or small casita. No studios please.
-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 offered to assist with those tasks if necessary. Thanks Scott!
-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.
-Can move in from mid October if available, but can wait until mid Dec.
Please send details to Naythan, Torrox Costa
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News & Articles

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COVID-19

Nerja goes to level 0 of the Health Alert against Covid-19. Here you have the info:
https://www.facebook.com/AyuntamientoDeNerja/posts/889734661907580

Spain passes ‘a crucial milestone on the road to recovery’ says PM Sánchez: The country’s incidence rate has fallen below 50 to 48.94, a low-risk level for coronavirus and a figure that has not been seen since July 2020. It has dropped below 50, the barrier that separates medium-risk from low-risk of the disease, according to the ‘Covid traffic light’ system established by the Ministry of Health and the regions last March. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/covid19-spain-passes-20211007190807-nt.html

SPAIN

La Palma struck by new quake and more destruction from erupting volcano: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck on Thursday in La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands, where a volcanic eruption has been underway since September 19.
The tremor, registered at a depth of 35 kilometers, is the biggest one on record since that day, according to data collected by the National Geographic Institute of Spain (IGN). It followed on the heels of 16 smaller quakes registered overnight by the IGN. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-10-07/spains-la-palma-struck-by-new-quake-and-more-destruction-from-erupting-volcano.html

La Palma volcano enters a new phase as lava flows to the sea through ‘tunnels’: Scientists studying the behaviour of the La Palma volcano have said that it has entered a phase of stability, although it does not mean that they expect eruptions to subside any time soon.
Specialists have revealed that the damage it has wreaked on land has not spread much wider as the lava is now flowing to the sea through ducts, that were formed in the lower levels of the magma mass as it moved towards the ocean. The Canary Islands are full of these tunnels. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/palma-volcano-enters-20211007100803-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

Red Hot Chili Peppers to kick off their world tour in Seville in June ’22: Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced this Thursday a new world Tour of stadiums that will start on June 4, 2022 in La Cartuja de Seville. The tour will mark the return to the group of their legendary guitarist John Frusciante, who left in 2007 to pursue his solo career. Tickets will go on sale on October 15 at 10 am on the group’s website and there will be pre-sale for fans from Saturday the 9th in North America and from Wednesday October 13th in Europe. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-to-kick-off-their-world-tour-in-seville-in-june/

President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, and Torrox Mayor Push Back Against Empty House Tax: {Translation from Ayuntamiento de Torrox FB page, better than the FB translation in the pic}
“I am not going to raise the IBI to anyone, as the Spanish Government intends to do!”
This is how the mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, has expressed himself after learning about some of the aspects of the new Housing Law in Spain, which PSOE and Unidas Podemos agreed on Tuesday.
The new legislation will contemplate a tax on empty housing through the IBI surcharge of up to 150% that can be applied by local councils.
Medina recalled that precisely in the current legislature the biggest tax reduction has been approved and that it will affect all residents, paying 7% less between 2019 and 2021, setting the IBI in Torrox at 0.63% for the next year.
Thus, the mayor has insisted that the government team is thinking about the welfare and economic recovery of the residents, so that among other fiscal measures also approved, the lowering of other taxes and municipal fees (on motor vehicles, rubbish collection service or occupation of public roads). “We are not going to penalise any resident who has an empty property because they are not living there and do not want to rent it, for whatever reason”, reiterated Medina, in relation to the new Housing Law for empty properties and measures to prevent evictions.
The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has also criticised the central government’s measure as “interventionist” and that it will have a negative effect on the market. Source, Spanish: FB link

EUROPE

Ireland agrees global tax deal, sacrificing prized low rate: Ireland dropped its opposition to an overhaul of global corporate tax rules on Thursday, agreeing to give up its prized 12.5% tax for large multinationals in a major boost to efforts to impose a minimum rate worldwide.
Ireland, the low-tax European headquarters for blue chip companies including Apple Google and Facebook , declined to sign up to the initial deal in July, objecting to a proposed rate of “at least” 15%.
An updated text this week dropped the “at least”, clearing the way for ministers to do what successive governments said they would never contemplate – giving up the low rate that has helped win Ireland investments and jobs for decades. Full article: https://news.trust.org/item/20211007180750-48twr

SPORTS

Football News- An investment fund from Saudi Arabia buys Newcastle and makes them the richest team in the world: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has taken over Newcastle United FC from billionaire Mike Ashley after it received approval from the U.K.’s Premier League following a year and a half wait. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/saudi-wealth-fund-buys-newcastle-united-after-league-backing/ar-AAPfm1J

OTHER

Windows 11 Info: I have installed Win 11 on a MiniPC. That was the only computer I had that meets the minimum requirements, a processor 3 or less years old. Installation took 90 mins on a very fast internet connection. My initial impressions: Seems to run fast, they moved the “Start” button to the new “centered” taskbar, and they totally redesigned the Settings Section. While the installation did save most of my old settings, a few were reset to the default. There may be more as I am still getting to know this complicated new Settings Section. If you thought the Windows 10 Settings Section was difficult to navigate, and many do, well this new design is even more complicated. It appears the designers made it intentionally complex so as to prevent users from making changes to the default Settings! -Ed.

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
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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. 2079 Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021

On October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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APAA invite you to a Quiz night with a Difference: At the Oasis Bar on Punta Lara on Friday 22nd October from 1900-2300.
Includes a hot and cold buffet (vegetarian and omnivore), music and raffle – all for 10€. All socially distanced of course – masks are compulsory inside, but many tables are outside so please state your preference
Come and have a good evening – to reserve your place and also to confirm catering numbers please let us know by Wednesday 20th by either going into the APAA charity shop Chaparil 5, Nerja or calling Carol on 626 125 287
All proceeds are going to the shelter fund, please do support, it is our first social event since lockdown – something we have missed greatly. Looking forward to seeing many of you APAA supporters and friends.

La Viñuela Concert: 3 bands, Moneymakers, Noche Andaluza and Electroduendes will be playing outside ‘A Different Coffee’ in La Viñuela from 8pm on Saturday October 9.

Rincon de la Victoria FoodTrucks Xperience with events and concerts: The culinary event will take place in the Plaza Al-Andalus from Oct 8 to Oct 12 and will offer different culinary varieties such as Argentine empanadas, German sausages, Venezuelan arepas, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free foods.
Up to nine live music performances will also be held with artists and groups. It will begin on Friday, October 8 from 7pm and from Saturday to Tuesday, October 12, the schedule will start from 1pm. The enclosure will have an area of tables and chairs. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/06/rincon-de-la-victoria-foodtrucks-xperience-with-events-and-concerts/

‘Mijas Secrets’ brings local tours for foreign residents: On October 17 and 24 at 10am, a visit to the historic centre of Mijas Pueblo will take place to learn about the evolution of this enclave in recent decades. Plus…
-On October 23 the new activity opens from 3:30pm, where a minibus will transfer residents by minibus to get to know an organic egg farm in addition to observing the work of a shepherd from the municipality dedicated to the care of the goats.
-On October 28 at 11am, foreign residents can take another guided tour, this time through the city’s artisan workshops where they can enjoy this significant activity in the town.
-Those interested in registering can do so by calling 678 155 553 and 686 454 717, as well as email mijassecrets@gmail.com.
-The activities have a price that ranges between €15 and €35 and the quota per route will be between 12 and 15 people.
-Tours are conducted in English, German and Danish. Source:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/06/mijas-secrets-brings-local-tours-for-foreign-residents/

Petanque lessons: Lessons for those who want to discover the joys of petanque, regardless of their age, every Tuesday in October at 10.30 on the Competa petanque court. Simply register with the town hall in advance and turn up to learn about the popular sport.

Services Wanted/Offered

Sell Your Unwanted Items: Earn some cash. Have a clear out garage, garden, all old tools. Ring or WhatsApp with photos.
616812765 or send mail to Ernie, Iznate
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Spanish style dresser stripped back to natural assortment of chalk paint colors & waxed. Measurements 110 x 37 x 180cms Price 220€
-Castillan sideboard natural wood with multi colors chalk & waxed Measurements 111.50 x 36 x 82cms Price 145€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-fan/heater, Taurus brand, in good condition, not required due to recently installed air-conditioning. 10 euros.
-selection of items from the boot of my recently deceased car, now in that scrapyard in the sky. Jumper cables, lug wrench and safety triangle,10 euros for the lot.
Location Capistrano Village
Ring Moira on 633362203

For Sale, 2 items:
-Dolphin Robot Pool Cleaner with Maytronics Power Supply
Complete with Robot & Trolley, Remote Control, Filters / Cable &
Instruction Booklet. Machine has had little use.
1000 Euros when new. I am asking 350 Euros
-Sunba PTZ Camera, Dedicated PTZ professional Security Camera. Complete with full installation instructions.
New – Still in box. Purchased new £600, I am asking 400€
Contact Sancia (Arenas Campo). Tfl. 634311746

For Sale as lot: Bedroom furniture. Handmade by carpenter in Zafarraya.
-Two bedside cabinets with glass top 40cm.wide by 35cm.deep by 64cm.high
-Chest of drawers 105cmwide by 51cm.deep by 105cm.high
-Dressing table with glass top 150 cm.wide by 57 cm.deep by 75cm high.
€500 o.n.o. for the lot.
Contact Phillip: philipsmalley@hotmail.com
Mobile 618041813. Viñuela area

Wanted: Boys bike & electric scooter.
I am looking for a boys bike for age 11.
Also interested in an electric scooter for the same age.
Michele, Nerja
Contact: michele.bond@rocketmail.com

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COVID-19

All but seven districts of Andalusia are now at Covid level 0 and their restrictions are lifted: {Translation, 1st 5 paragraphs only} Updated: 06/10/2021 17:55
-The end of the restrictions and measures against Covid-19 is advancing in Andalusia. Thanks to the drop in the number of infections and hospitalisations, as well as the decrease in the incidence rate, this Thursday all the districts except the province of Almeria, Huelva Costa, Condado-Campiña, Costa del Sol and Seville capital have joined the level 0 health alert. This means that almost two thirds of the community are now living as they did before the pandemic, except for the use of masks indoors.
-These new level 0 areas join the whole of the provinces of Cádiz and Jaén, as well as the Sierra de Huelva, Córdoba North, Guadalquivir and capital, Granada capital and Granada Northeast. These are the areas in which the population has been living since last week without restrictions on capacity or timetables.
-In this way, and with the decision of the territorial committees that have been known this Wednesday, only seven health districts remain at level 1 alert. These are the areas where there are still certain restrictions on activity, although there are fewer and fewer of them. In fact, since last week the territories of the community that are on level 1 alert can have bars and nightclubs open until 5 am. In addition, bars can serve until one o’clock in the morning on the terrace and close at two o’clock.
-But what does alert level 0 mean? Basically it is a return to pre-pandemic normality except for the use of masks. As the Andalusian government has explained, it means that all restrictions on capacity and opening hours beyond the municipal regulations prior to the pandemic will disappear. The only element reminiscent of the health crisis is the use of masks indoors, which is still compulsory even at this level 0.
-The near-normal situation in almost all of Andalusia is largely the result of the vaccination process. With nearly 90 percent of the target population, i.e. those over 11 years of age, already immunised, the effects of the reduction in contagion and the increase in the number of cases are being felt.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-toda-andalucia-menos-siete-distritos-estan-nivel-0-covid-y-eliminan-restricciones-202110061629_noticia.html

Costa del Sol health district remains at alert Level 1 as the rest of Malaga province enjoys eased Covid measures: The entire province of Malaga has moved to coronavirus health alert Level 0, with the exception of the Costa del Sol health district, which will retain the restrictions on opening hours and capacity that bars, restaurants, shops and other businesses have endured since the start of the pandemic. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/costa-health-district-20211006151445-nt.html

Andalucía’s Covid-19 incidence rate keeps falling to reach 38.4:
The coronavirus cumulative incidence rate in Andalucía this Wednesday, 6 October 6, stands at 38.4 Covid cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which is down 2.5 in 24 hours and some 13.11 lower than a week ago.
The region has registered 264 new coronavirus infections, a figure slightly higher than the 218 on Tuesday, but lower than the 321 a week ago, according to data from the Andalusian Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA).
The official Junta organisation has also counted 10 deaths, three less than the day before and six more than those of last Wednesday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucias-covid19-incidence-20211006162500-nt.html

Around 18,000 people in Malaga province categorically refuse to be Covid jabbed: Across Andalucía the number of people who have declined a coronavirus vaccination is estimated to be 93,000. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/around-18000-people-20210930232251-nt.html

SPAIN

How and who will be penalized for having an empty home: {Translation} The coalition government of the PSOE and United We Can carry out the new Housing law , which will mainly control, in part, the price of rents, in addition to putting the focus on empty homes.
For this, the Executive plans to increase the Property and Real Estate Tax (IBI) to those large owners who have their homes empty .
Thus, the preliminary project plans to increase this tax to 150% for unoccupied flats; Sevilla.ABC reports that the measure will affect homeowners who have more than four homes, and at least two of them have to be vacant for a period of two years or more.
When this punishment is delimited to the owner, it will be the city council that will decide whether to apply the surcharge or not.
The new housing law has clashed with the coalition government. Ministry of Economy Nadia Calviño’s was against rent control, considering that it affects legal security in Spain, something that the CEOE also shares.
On the part of United We Can, it was a condition to be made to approve the next Budgets. The formation of Ione Belarra threatened not to support them if these housing regulations were not carried out. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-como-quienes-se-va-penalizar-tener-vivienda-vacia-nsv-202110061622_noticia.html

PM Sanchez has announced a bonus of €400 for young people: Sanchez detailed this Wednesday, October 6, that the Government will approve a bonus of €400 for young people who turn 18, who can allocate that amount to cultural activities such as cinema, music, concerts or books. According to Sanchez, this measure will give young people more access to culture and, at the same time, help the Spanish cultural industry that has been affected by the pandemic. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/06/sanchez-has-announced-a-bonus-of-e400-for-young-people/

MALAGA

More than 80 firefighters tackle wildfire in Casares: A forest fire has been declared in the municipality of Casares in Malaga province this Wednesday evening, 6 October.
Two Infoca helicopters and a group of 81 specialist firefighters are tackling the blaze that was reported at around 7.30pm.
The air support ended as darkness fell. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/estepona-manilva/wildfire-declared-casares-20211006202415-nt.html

🔴 ACTUALIZAMOS | #IFCasares.
Medios: 2 helicópteros (M7 y K70), 67 #BomberosForestales, 2 técnicos de operaciones, 1 agente de medio ambiente y 3 vehículos pesados de extinción. pic.twitter.com/uuDOj7ut9O
— INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) October 6, 2021

EUROPE

Sweden & Denmark pause use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young people: Officials in Sweden and Denmark have paused use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in younger age groups due to concerns about the shots causing rare heart inflammation.
In Sweden, the Moderna jab will no longer be available to any one born after 1990, or those aged 30 and younger.
Denmark has restricted access to the vaccine to anyone under the age of 18.
Myocarditis and pericarditis, both types of inflammation of the heart, are known side effects of the Covid vaccines. Full article:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/sweden-denmark-pause-use-of-the-moderna-covid-19-vaccine/ar-AAPddjo

The European Parliament “micro manages” local neighborhoods, requires a speed limit to 30km/h in all residential areas: In a resolution that seeks to reduce fatal accidents, the European Parliament has proposed a battery of measures to put an end to deaths, 22,700 each year, on the roads of the EU. MEPs note that mortality reduction has stalled in recent years and the EU did not achieve its goal of cut deaths by half from 2010 to 2020.
As the main proposal, the European Parliament demands to establish a limit of 30 kilometers per hour in residential areas and those in which there is a high number of cyclists and pedestrians.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-european-parliament-requires-a-speed-limit-to-30km-h-in-all-residential-areas/

LOTTERY

Bonoloto draw for Wednesday, October 6, 2021: The result of the Bonoloto of this wednesday, october 6 of 2021 is: 07, 13, 14, 31, 32 and 49 being the complementary number the 29 and the refund on 9. Source: https://spainsnews.com/la-bonoloto-continues-its-good-streak-in-the-canary-islands-and-leaves-another-award-this-wednesday/

SPORTS

Football News- Spain end Italy’s long unbeaten run to reach Nations League final: Spain ended European champions Italy’s world record 37-match unbeaten run as Ferran Torres scored twice in a 2-1 win at the San Siro stadium in an entertaining Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. Spain will face the winners of Thursday’s semi-final between France and Belgium in Sunday’s decider. Full article: https://www.metro.us/soccer-spain-end-italys-long/

OTHER

Anti-Piracy Coalition Takes Control of Dozens of Pirate IPTV Domains: The powerful global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has taken over yet more pirate IPTV-related domains. The latest wave includes more than three dozen new additions to a rapidly growing list. All indications suggest that ACE gave the suppliers an ultimatum – shut down and hand over your domains or face more vigorous legal action.
-Those taken down include, but are not limited to:
Abon-sat.com, abon-iptv-ott.com, king-platinum-iptv.com, electrotv-sat.com, electro-tvsat.com, electro-tv-sat.com, electrotvsat.net, electro-tv-sat.net, king-premium-iptv.com, king-platinum-iptv.com, salah-sat.com, volkatvpro2.com and volkatv-pro2.com. Also many Juice TV domains, recepteur-iptv.com, orca-pro.com, ottrapid.com, smartstb-ott.com, ip-tv-ott.com, ott-premium-iptv.com, ott-tvbox.com, premium-kingott.com, ott-rapid.com, buyiptv-ott.com and akhbar-ma.com plus ezstreamtv.com, esiptv-pro.com and estilotv.pro.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/ace-anti-piracy-coalition-takes-control-of-dozens-of-pirate-iptv-domains-211006/

Google to turn on 2-factor authentication(2SA or 2SV, same thing) by default for 150 million users: Google has announced plans to automatically enroll about 150 million users into its 2SA scheme by the end of the year as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent unauthorized access to accounts and improve security.
In addition, the internet giant said it also intends to require 2 million YouTube creators to switch on the setting to protect their channels from potential takeover attacks. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/10/google-to-turns-on-2-factor.html
(Note: 2SV or 2SA are the same thing, it is also called 2FA.
These are: 2 Step Verification, 2 Step Authentication and 2 Factor Authentication.
It is where you not only provide your user name and password to log-in, but must also provide a security code sent to your mobile as a text msg or sent by email. This makes signing in more time consuming and if you use a mobile to receive the codes, and lose the phone, you get locked out. Recovering the account if you can’t get the codes can take days of hassle with customer support!
This really has very little to do with security, if you use a proper password with at least 13 mixed characters of upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation marks, that is virtually un-hackable, unless you are tricked into giving the password out.
The real reason for 2SA is when they send a code to your smartphone, they get your exact location, within a few meters. Having that location adds a lot of value to the data of yours that they are collecting and selling to cover the cost of these free services. So if you use 2SA, I strongly suggest you set it to send security codes to your email, NOT a text to your mobile. That way they can’t track your movements and you will still be able to get the security codes in the case you mis-place your mobile. -Ed.)

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2078 Wednesday, Oct. 6th, 2021

On October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Bad-Ass-Bistro: Thursday 7th October. To celebrate San Isidro and the start of what would normally be Fuengirola Feria, Bad Ass Bistro brings you some Bad Ass Flamenco, with Matt Mcguirk, on guitar, Ismael Tomayo on vocals and Israel Arjona on percussion. This is no tourist flamenco show, but the real deal. Music starts at 9,45pm. Reservations for dining only. Please reserve quickly as spaces are limited. 951 430 637
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The Stolen Gnomes: Thurs Oct 6th 10:30pm
At Pogs Fuengirola
Lively Irish/Celtic songs and tunes, Soul, Blues and Popular songs with a Celtic twist. Reserve Tel 633384090
Calle Lamo de Espinosa 29640 Fuengirola

Stereo Star, 14 piece band: Thursday 7OCT
The Cazbah Live Lounge, Avenida de rota 29649 Mijas FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan bedside lockers / lamp table natural wood waxed with chalk paint panels Measurements 49.50 x 32 x 53cms. Price 130€ (for the pair)
-Castilian Spanish dresser beautiful solid top painted with chalk paint & waxed Measurements 112 x 36 x 195cms. Price 245€
-Hallway unit natural & yute with key and decorative mirror Measurements W 105 x 40 x 86 cms. Mirror 99.50 x 97cms Price 160€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
Info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 32inch TV, TS Systems model# K32DLM7H, works well, only 2 years old, 75euros, buyer collects.
Gilly, Torrox Costa tel 616731706

For Sale, 2 items:
-One double kitchen sink. Good condition. 78 cm long, 51 cm wide, 18 cm deep, Left sink: 42 x 34 cm. Right sink: 35×31 cm. 40€ ONO
-Water tap (Wall montage). Good condition. 30€
Can meet at El Ingenio patrol station.
Natalia, Benajarafe: ndtalido2@gmail.com

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English Friends/ Companions Sought:
I am a single gentleman, late sixties, just moved to Caleta/Torre del Mar área by the beach. Following a long and lonely time during the pandemic Im wondering if there are others out there in similar circumstances to myself. It would be lovely to share some simple things such as walks, conversation, coffee, trips out or even just a day on the beach with other like minded people.
Alan. Email me please at
protonmale at protonmail dot com

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COVID-19

Andalucía’s coronavirus incidence rate continues to drop to 40.9:
-The Andalusian region has, this Tuesday (5 October), registered a total of 218 new infections and 13 deaths from Covid, according to the Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA).
-The coronavirus cumulative incidence rate stands at 40.9 per 100,000 inhabitants and the region continues at a low-risk level dropping 1.8 in 24 hours and 14 points in a week.
-Malaga is the province that registers the most new infections with a total of 63, followed by Seville with 45, Almeria with 39, Cadiz with 24, Granada with 15, Cordoba with 14, Jaén with eleven and Huelva with seven.
-There are two more patients hospitalised in Andalucía for Covid-19 compared to Monday making a total of 287, although this figure represents a decrease of 91 compared to last week. There is one less patient in an intensive care unit in the last 24 hours making 84, some 21 fewer than the number notified seven days ago. Full article:
http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202110/05/andalucia-coronavirus-incidence-rate-20211005134047.html

SPAIN

Spain to give third dose to over 70s at same time as flu dose: {Translation, summary} Updated: 05/10/2021, 19:34h
-The over-70s will receive the third dose of the Covid vaccine in Spain, regardless of their state of health or whether or not they live in residential homes. The Public Health Commission, in which all the autonomous communities are represented, has given the green light to the inoculation of a booster dose for the elderly and has recommended doing so at the same time as the flu campaign.
-The advice of the technicians of the autonomous regions and the Ministry of Health is to start on 25 October with people over 70 years of age and continue with those over 65 years of age, provided that six months have passed since the last dose of the Covid vaccine. This time has already been exceeded by the vast majority of the elderly who were the first to be immunised in Spain. The booster dose will be made with an RNA technology vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
-The decision was taken on Tuesday with only the representatives of Madrid and Galicia voting against. The Community of Madrid expressed its disagreement because “there is still no scientific evidence to administer the booster dose. There is no urgency to administer it,” said sources from the Madrid Regional Ministry. The two communities are committed to focusing on starting the flu vaccination campaign for those over 65 years of age. However, other regional governments, such as Castilla-La Mancha, had asked to start the double immunisation, flu plus Covid booster, from the age of 65.
-Now the final green light is in the hands of the health ministers at the Interterritorial Health Council to be held this Wednesday.
-The Ministry of Health and the councillors had already approved administering the third dose to the elderly living in residences because there were sufficient doses and it was necessary to protect the most vulnerable. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-espana-pondra-tercera-dosis-mayores-65-anos-mismo-tiempo-gripe-202110051903_noticia.html

The Government plans to punish banks and oil companies with a minimum tax rate of 18%: The intention is that, in principle, the same scheme that was already thought in 2018 is followed. Then it was already agreed between PSOE and Podemos a minimum rate of 15% general and 18% for these two areas. The accounts of that year did not go ahead and the measure was parked by the Covid-19. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-government-plans-to-punish-banks-and-oil-companies-with-a-minimum-rate-in-companies-of-18/

The lava flow from La Palma volcano reaches the sea and creates extension to the beach: This October 5 marks a week since the La Palma volcano touched the sea. Since then, the contribution of lava to the fajana has been constant. Thus this has been formed. Source: https://spainsnews.com/interactive-infographic-la-fajana-de-la-palma/

The Government approves personal income tax deductions of up to 60% for home renovation: The Royal Decree approved this Tuesday has five rehabilitation programs and one to promote the construction of social rental housing. Full details in source article:
https://spainsnews.com/the-government-approves-personal-income-tax-deductions-of-up-to-60-for-home-renovation/

UK

France threatens to cut off UK’s energy again in new fishing row:
Earlier this year, France threatened to cut off energy during a dispute over fishing rights in the sea off Jersey’s coast. France has again threatened to cut the UK off from energy supplies if the terms of the Brexit deal aren’t stuck to.
Asked what actions could be taken, Mr Beaune pointed to both UK exports to France and European energy exports to the UK.
“The UK depends on our energy exports, they think they can live alone while also beating up on Europe and, given that it doesn’t work, they engage in aggressive one-upmanship,” he added.
His comments came after Paris became angered by a series of application rejections to fish in British waters. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/france-threatens-to-again-cut-off-uks-energy-in-brexit-row-12426857

EUROPE

Early October EU Travel Restrictions Explained: With summer gone and the top tourist season now over for many countries, in particular, for those with popular beaches, the authorities of several countries had brought back tighter entry restrictions in September, also following an increase of cases throughout summer. Get the full story here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/early-october-eu-travel-restrictions-explained/

What EU Nationals Should Know About the New UK Travel Rules That Started Applying on October 4: The British government has introduced new and more relaxed entry rules, which became effective last Monday, on October 4.
Following this decision, the government has put an end to the amber list, on which the majority of EU member states were previously placed and, as such, obliged to undergo quarantine and double testing requirements upon arrival in the UK.
However, the authorities have since Monday introduced the green and red list countries, with travellers of the latter being subject to more stringent entry rules.
Get the full story here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/what-eu-nationals-should-know-about-the-new-uk-travel-rules-that-started-applying-on-october-4/

LOTTERY

EuroMillions: The winning combination in the draw of Euromillions of Tuesday, October 5, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 45, 14, 36, 13 and 1 and the stars 7 and 9. The Million code has been the SLN95006. Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-draw-results-for-tuesday-october-5-2021/

Bonoloto draw for Tuesday, October 5, 2021: The result of this Tuesday, october 5 of 2021 is: 01, 16, 27, 33, 44 and 46 being the complementary number the 14 and the refund on 2. Source: https://spainsnews.com/new-millionaire-for-the-bonoloto-in-santa-lucia-de-tirajana/

OTHER

Inflammatory micro clots in blood of individuals suffering from Long COVID: New research indicates that an overload of various inflammatory molecules, literally “trapped” inside insoluble microscopic blood clots (micro clots), might be the cause of some of the lingering symptoms experienced by individuals with Long COVID.
-The findings have since been peer-reviewed and published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology in August 2021.
“We found high levels of various inflammatory molecules trapped in micro clots present in the blood of individuals with Long COVID. Some of the trapped molecules contain clotting proteins such as fibrinogen, as well as alpha(2)-antiplasmin,” Prof Pretorius explains.
-“Of particular interest is the simultaneous presence of persistent anomalous micro clots and a pathological fibrinolytic system,” they write in the research paper. This implies that the plasmin and antiplasmin balance may be central to pathologies in Long COVID, and provides further evidence that COVID-19, and now Long COVID, have significant cardiovascular and clotting pathologies. Full article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211004104134.htm

Fakebook, WhatsApp and Instagram Back Online After 7hr Outage, But Some Users Are Still Reporting Problems: Their explanation? “Routine maintenance on Facebook’s network stitching together its data centers caused Monday’s collapse of its global system for more than six hours,” the company said on Tuesday. (Like they couldn’t do FB maintenance without taking WhatsApp and Instagram totally off line for 7hrs? Yeah, right. If that’s true, that it was for scheduled “routine maintenance”, then why were no warnings issued of possible downtime to the millions of businesses that were forced to take an unexpected day off? FB does not do that type of maintenance during the business hours in the US/EU to avoid this exact problem. Just more Zuckerberg BS. -Ed)
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/facebook-says-maintenance-error-caused-mondays-6-hour-outage-2021-10-05/
Reference with current status, and user reports in the Comments Section: https://downdetector.com/status/facebook/

A Leroy Merlin barbecue is recalled due to injury and fire risk:
Leroy Merlin has issued an urgent recall for a white-label charcoal barbecue that it has sold but doesn’t meet EU safety requirements and could present ‘a risk of burns, injuries and fire.’ The product has also been on sale in Aki Bricolaje.
The company has warned of the risk of fire due to overheating of its Naterial Icarus Beta barbecue, and asks users who have bought one to return it to any establishment in the chain.
A Leroy Merlin barbecue is recalled due to injury and fire risk
Specifically, the product has a reference number of LM 81965923 with with barcode 3276000413639. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202110/05/leroy-merlin-barbecue-recalled-20211005104836.html

4 Big Takeaways From the Facebook Whistleblower Congressional Hearing Tuesday:
-At the US Senate on Tuesday, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, a former Facebook project manage, testified that the social media site’s products “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy,” and that congressional intervention is needed.
-The hearing came in the wake of Haugen leaking tens of thousands of pages of company documents to senators showing that Facebook has failed to fix numerous problems that it’s long known about, and in some cases made them worse.
-“I think we’re going to look back 20 years from now and all of us are going to be like, ‘What the hell were we thinking,’ when we recognize the damage that [Facebook] has done to a generation,” Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said.
Full article: https://time.com/6104070/facebook-whistleblower-congressional-hearing-takeaways/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

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

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

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Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 2077 Tuesday, Oct. 5th, 2021

On October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 By Naythan

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