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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.

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

For the new official Covid restrictions effective 00:01 Monday, Jan. 11th, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Saturday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2021/01/09/digamextra-no-1835-saturday-jan-9th-2021/

What’s On

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Bands & Acts: Please submit your gig promos, don’t rely on venues to do all your publicity! Many venues and bookers mistakenly think a quick Fakebook post is sufficient to promote a gig, and evidently placing posters out in the streets is a fading tradition, so you are missing out on many potential attendees. Most of those FB posts only have a few likes so obviously are not reaching many people. DigameXtra sends out over 4100 email issues everyday to subscribers, and the website gets another 800 visits per day. That is way better exposure than you are getting in FB posts!!!

Juan Luis Pascual Sanchez show: Cortijo Veleta, Riogordo
Saturday January 16, 14:00
Tapas Saturday 2 for 7€, 3 for 10€, 4 for 12€
Artist: FB Page
Venue: FB Page Use this link if the video below fails to display in your email [https://youtu.be/J4eFvTArSXg]

MidMonth Bargain Brunch: Kizzy Caribbean Kitchen, Saturday at 12 PM to 6 PM. Live music & DJ.
Power hour all day- 1 power hr = 10e = x1 hour of unlimited refills on your drink of choice (shots,cocktails & premium spirits not inc). +34 711 050 491
Top Floor, El Zoco, Calahonda 29649 Mijas FB Page Use this link if the video below fails to display in your email [https://youtu.be/wc13edNZV7A]

Services Wanted/Offered

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Nik of all Trades: Services available for home, garden and office
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available everyday in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain is located in Sayalonga.
We have 2 new videos showing an experiment planting Vetiver in a tall Ornamental pot showing the results of the root growth after about 8 months.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/g1WRvjE6oAk
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HNviq7XdRM4
These short videos show you the incredible root system of Vetiver is and why it is so beneficial to fighting erosion and preserving top soil.
Want more videos? Please go to our YouTube video page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/youtube.html
We also have Lemon Grass and Moringa Seedlings available now.
Please contact us for more information. Visits are by appointment.
Phone or WhatsApp for David: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Website: www.vetiverspain.com

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Very comfy grey sofa vgc .Measurements W 205 D 96cms Price 125€
-Solid heavy wrought iron valet stand Measurements W50 x H140cms Price 40€
-Set of 3 pieces. Stripped back to natural with primrose chalk paint with clear and walnut wax Measurements are…
Chest of drawers Width 90.50cms Depth 40.50cms Height 76cms Bedside unit Width 49cms Depth 36cms Height 50cms
Mirror Width 57cms Height 73cms Price 75€ (for 3 pieces)
Contact Jackie /Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Henry Hoover 160-11. Bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner. 620w, 6 litre, 7.5kg, Red and Black. Excellent condition as only 2 months old. Genuine reason for sale. 90 euros ono
-XtremeAuto Headrest Dog Guard. Fully adjustable Mesh Dog Guard for rear boot or trunk of vehicle. Adjustable width 106-145 cms. Mounts securely to headrests. Excellent condition as only 1 month old. Genuine reason for sale. 20 euros.
Please contact Christine on 622166122. Competa or can meet in Caleta de Velez.

Wanted: Rooftiles 43 x 28cm (length x width). We need 30 pieces. They are out of production. So if anyone has some spare, we would like to buy them. We can pick up.
josebrok@hotmail.com 635689235 (whatsapp)
Josephine, Torrox, but willing to drive in surrounding areas.

News & Articles

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Mass coronavirus screening tests ramped up in Malaga province:
The Junta de Andalucía has chosen Coín, Vélez-Málaga, Mijas, Fuengirola, Monda, Gaucín, Genalguacil and Alhaurín el Grande for this week’s random testing.
On Monday mobile screening units were in Gaucín, Monda and Genalguacil. Tuesday was Coín, where 1,000 residents have been voluntarily summoned to undergo antigen tests with another 1,000 residents called up in Vélez-Málaga.
On Wednesday it will be turn of Alhaurín el Grande, while the mobile test units will visit Mijas on Thursday and Fuengirola on Friday.
In all cases the participants invited for the tests, where results are known in 15 minutes, will be notified by text message with details of test locations and times.
Council leaders have called for all people summoned to attend the mass screening sessions. The mayor of Alhaurín said, “It is of the utmost importance to improve the epidemiological situation.” PHOTO:SUR
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/12/mass-coronavirus-screening-tests-20210112101551.html

Andalucia- Entry & Exit to Nursing Homes Suspended During Vaccinations: Andalucia has suspended entry and exit to nursing homes during vaccinations against Covid-19, according to the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalucian Regional Government on Tuesday, January 12.
“All entry and exits” in residential centres for the elderly have been put on hold “until the completion of the vaccination of group 1 of the first stage of the Vaccination Programme in Andalucia, in order to preserve the residential centres free of active outbreaks by Covid-19”.
These new measures are contained within the Regional Ministry of Health and Families order, dated January 11, 2021, published in the Official Gazette of the Andalucian Regional Government (BOJA). Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/12/andalucia-entry-exit-to-nursing-homes-suspended-during-vaccinations/

Spain extends ban on travellers from UK (with exemption for residents): Spain’s government has chosen to extend a ban on all travellers from the UK arriving by sea and air except for its citizens or those with residency. On Tuesday, the Health Minister announced that a decision had been taken to extend the ban until February 2nd due to fears over the new Covid-19 strain that is spreading in the UK. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210112/spain-extends-travel-ban-on-travellers-from-uk-with-exemption-for-residents

Andalucia announces €46.1 million direct aid for the self-employed and SMEs hardest hit by Covid: The Andalucia Government is giving direct aid of €1,000 aid to SMEs in commerce, hospitality, crafts and tourism – four of the sectors hit hardest by the Covid pandemic. (The article is not clear if these are loans or grants. -Ed)
The aid will be separated into two lines of subsidies – the first is intended for the retail trade and handicraft sector, and the second will benefit the Andalucian hospitality industry (which includes tourism establishments, travel agencies and catering businesses).
To find out more about the aid and requirements, visit https://www.juntadeandalucia.es
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/12/andalucia-announces-e46-1-million-direct-aid-for-self-employed-and-smes-hardest-hit-by-covid/

Antonio Banderas is looking for musicians from Malaga to help him hit the right notes: The new orchestra at the star’s city centre theatre will be under his artistic direction and the baton of Díez Boscovich.
Malaga’s Antonio Banderas is on the look out for musicians to form his own orchestra – but if you want to apply don’t hang around – the closing date to take part in the selection tests is 17 January.
is looking for musicians who play violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, flute / piccolo, oboe, oboe / horn, clarinet, clarinet / bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone / tuba, percussion (required drums), harp and piano.
Applications to take part in the selection tests can be sent until 17 January. All the information, with the rules and the registration link can be found on the theatre’s website.
https://teatrodelsoho.com/buscamos-musicos-para-la-orquesta-del-teatro/
The auditions will take place from 25 to 27 January with a first exercise consisting of the interpretation of a work by Mozart, except for saxophonists and percussionists, who will play a piece of their choice. PHOTO:WIKIPEDIA Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/202101/12/antonio-banderas-looking-musicians-20210112185641.html

F1 season rearranged due to coronavirus travel restrictions: The Australian Grand Prix is put back by eight months, and China’s may not happen at all, but organisers still promise 23 events.
Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-f1-season-rearranged-due-to-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-12185692

For the latest COVID-19 info 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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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DigameXtra No. 1838 Tuesday, Jan. 12th, 2021

On January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

For the new official Covid restrictions effective 00:01 Monday, Jan. 11th, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Saturday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2021/01/09/digamextra-no-1835-saturday-jan-9th-2021/

What’s On

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Bonanza Bar- Benalmadena: Sunday Jam session Jan 17th with Wyane Micheals + Roast Dinner. Opens at noon, music 1-2pm. Reservations required 612 234 772
Bonanza Bar have created a new concept on Sunday afternoons and we are very excited to share it with you guys!
Traditional English Sunday roast incl. Live entertainment followed by Jam sessions all day.
For only 9,95€ – Great value! It is highly recommended to book your place. Please note bookings can only be made for food reservations.
This is how you can join the jam sessions:
Sign yourself up – if you are an up-and-coming talent or musician with experience or tag a friend or family member who you think has incredible talent and deserves a spot on stage.
More details/ information for jammers :
Free entrance – free sign up
By WhatsApp or email or PM on fb
(Bring your own regruitments please )
Sunday Jamm Sessions 2pm – 6pm
10 musicians have already signed up!
Even if you don’t have a musical talent but still want to come and enjoy the food, drinks and “Jamm” to the music then book front row seats now! You won’t be disappointed!
Wayne Michaels will kick off the first Sunday afternoon from 1pm till 2pm make sure you book your place now! FB Page

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 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
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: New unused and boxed Wolf Power Washer. 3500psi. 240 Bar. 7 HP.Petrol. Driven jet power. See Photograph. 200 euros.
Contact Kevin. Canillas de Albaida.
Phone 634328089
Email kevin.greensmith@gmail.com

Wanted: Long Term Rental. Looking for a one bed, ground or lower floor furnished apartment for long term rental in the centre of Torrox Costa. Single, elderly lady with two house-trained older cats.
Preferably all inclusive of WiFi and electricity. Maximum rental €450 per month. Angie, Torrox
Email: angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Recommendations & Requests

COVID -19 tests: The article re requests for COVID tests in the area asked for referrals.
The number 1 mentioned in Algarrobo Costa is a small clinic about 3 doors up from the Chinese Restaurant. Gave very good service, the tests cost 50 euros. You have to call and make an appointment. Tests take 15 mins from start to finish. If further consultations are required they are 50 euros.
Polly, Calaeta deVelez, madpip AT hotmail D0T co d0t uk

Plastic Waste Disposal- Torrox: We remind all farmers that City Council empowered an area for plastic waste collection a few months ago. This plot is located next to the Torrox River debugger, entrance to Torrox Park.
We remember that it is completely prohibited to throw them elsewhere. We ask for the citizenship collaboration to ensure compliance with this rule. FB Page

La Junta de Andalucía grant programs:
1.- Housing Rehabilitation.
2.- Building Rehabilitation.
3.- Basic Housing Functional Appropriation.
To improve accessibility and energy efficiency to fill shortcomings by favoring people with scarce resources, elderly or disabled people.
Contact +34 955 03 55 00
Full info (Spanish) at https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/

News & Articles

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Deal between Spain and UK plans to eliminate Gibraltar border checkpoint: The document describing this framework agreement, which EL PAÍS has seen, contemplates demolishing any “physical barrier” between the British Overseas Territory and La Línea in Cádiz.
The “Proposed framework for a future EU-UK legal instrument setting out Gibraltar’s future relationship with the EU” also talks about implementing a double-key system (controlled by both Gibraltarian and Spanish officers) for entry through the port and airport of Gibraltar, which would in effect be joining the Schengen area, a European free-travel zone made up of 26 countries (22 from the EU, plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein). As a part of this zone, the international boundary would no longer be at La Verja, but at Gibraltar’s port and airport. The UK is not a part of Schengen. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-11/deal-between-spain-and-uk-plans-to-eliminate-gibraltar-border-checkpoint.html

Alcaucin Council has suspended all cultural and sports activities: It is also recommending voluntary confinement in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus after a confirmed positive case on Friday, January 8. The measures took effect from Monday, January 11 to Sunday, January 17. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/11/news-in-brief-in-axarquia/

Andalucia Road Closures, Truck Restrictions & Chain Requirements: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated 01/11/2021 11:54
-Up to nine highways present on the morning of this Monday, January 11, cut their circulation in the Andalusian autonomous community as a result of the storm, which forces the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to keep the black level activated on them, which means that they are impassable, while in another five the use of chains or winter tires -red level- is mandatory, and in another nine the circulation of trucks and articulated vehicles is prohibited.
-Specifically, at the black level – that is, the road is impassable – there are two roads in the province of Almería, one in Cádiz, another five in Granada and one in Seville, according to information from the DGT consulted by Europe Press with updated data at 9.00 am this Monday.
-The impassable roads in the province of Almería are the A-5405 and the A-5406. In the first case, traffic in both directions is cut off between kilometer points 19 and 28, near Las Tres Villas, due to snowfall, and in the second -on the A-5406-, between kilometers 0 and 5 in both ways, as it passes through the municipality of Serón as a result of the ice.
-In the province of Cádiz, the CA-9104 is impassable between kilometer points 0 and 13.3 in both directions, at the height of Grazalema , due to snowfall, while in the province of Seville the same occurs on the SE-179, between kilometers 0 and 43.75 in both directions, in the municipality of Cazalla de la Sierra as a result of the snowfall.
-In the province of Granada there are five roads with impassable sections, all of them attached to the provincial road service of the Junta de Andalucía.
-It is, specifically, the A-317 in both directions at the height of La Puebla de Don Fadrique , between kilometers 59 and 90; the A-337 between kilometers 11 and 36 as it passes through La Calahorra in both directions; the A-395 in both directions between kilometers 32 and 39 at the height of Monachil ; the A-4301 from kilometer 0 in an increasing direction of traffic, and the A-4302 in both directions between kilometers 0 and 4.1, in both cases as it passes through Huéscar. In all cases, it is the snow that motivates these cuts.
-With the red level activated -which implies that the circulation of trucks, articulated vehicles and buses is prohibited, as well as that the use of chains or winter tires is mandatory- there are three roads in the province of Almería, which are the AL-3404 -between kilometers 13 and 23 in both directions at the height of Ohanes through snowfall-, the AL-4404 between kilometers 20 and 28 in both directions as it passes through Gérgal, through the ice, and the AL-5402 between the points kilometers 9 and 28 in increasing direction of traffic at the height of Bayárcal due to snowfall.
-In the province of Granada, the A-317 between kilometers 91 and 113 in both directions at the height of La Puebla de Don Fadrique is found in this situation; and the A-338 between kilometers 22 and 45.3 in both directions at La Calahorra, in both cases due to snowfall.
-Yellow level. Finally, the DGT keeps the yellow level activated on nine roads in the community, which implies that is the circulation of trucks and articulated vehicles prohibited.
-In the province of Almería, the A-1178 is in this situation – between kilometer points 32 and 16 in both directions in the mountain pass Las Menas by ice-; the AL-3102 in both directions between kilometer points 18 and 42 in Velefique due to snowfall; the AL-5407 between kilometers 0 and 8 in both directions in Bacares by ice; the AL-9100 between kilometers 0 and 5 in both directions at the height of Vélez-Blanco; the AL-9101 between kilometer points 0 and 15 in both directions as it passes through María, and the A-9102 between kilometers 0 and 15 in both directions at the height of Vélez-Blanco, in all these cases, by ice.
-Finally, in the province of Granada, the roads with a yellow level in some of its sections are the A-4128 between kilometers 0 and 5 in both directions at the height of Cástaras; the A-4130 between points 11 and 27 at Torvizcón in both directions, and the A-4132 between kilometers 25 and 41 as it passes through Órgiva in both directions, in all cases due to snowfall. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-temporal-filomena-cortes-circulacion-nueve-carreteras-andaluzas-y-obligatorio-cadenas-otras-cinco-202101111121_noticia.html

Snow and ice disrupt lives, vaccine rollout in Spain: The Spanish capital of Madrid was still trying to get back on its feet Monday after a 50-year record snowfall that paralysed large parts of central Spain and hampered the delivery of coronavirus vaccines.
The blizzard dumped over 50 centimeters (20 inches) of snow in some areas and a cold front was turning mounds of fluffy white into sheets of ice and crusted drifts. At least 700 roads were still not clear enough, half of them unfit for driving without chains.
Temperatures were expected to drop to minus 11 degrees Celsius (12 degrees Fahrenheit) in a large swathe of the country later Monday, according to the national AEMET weather agency, prompting authorities to urge people to exercise caution. Full article:
https://apnews.com/article/spain-madrid-weather-coronavirus-pandemic-coronavirus-vaccine-aeb6148f8bbd68c9297af1a1abcd6622

WhatsApp Scam Alert- A scam impersonates WhatsApp support to steal verification keys: {This is an edited version, not the full article, translated from https://www.laprovincia.es}
A new scam that has been distributed by the WhatsApp messaging application pretends to be the technical service of the platform to obtain the verification keys of the users, informing of an alleged illegitimate login.
In the fraudulent message, cybercriminals try to deceive the user by stating that “a WhatsApp account has recently been registered with his number.” “We cannot determine if the login is legitimate,” they add.
Under this pretext and threatening a supposed “indefinite suspension”, the scammers seek to obtain the six-digit verification codes of WhatsApp that are sent by SMS to identify users.
WhatsApp never writes to users on WhatsApp personally, and if it does (for global ads, but it is very rare) it always shows a green verification indicator visible, as WABetaInfo has recalled, something that was not present in this fraud.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/vida-y-estilo/tecnologia/2020/05/28/estafa-pasar-soporte-whatsapp-robar-8202946.html

Fury at ‘pathetic nit-picking’ as Dutch police strip the ham out of lorry driver’s lunch and tell them ‘Welcome to Brexit’ in import crackdown:
Dutch police officers have sparked fury after office were filmed laughing at a British truck driver as the officials confiscated the man’s ham sandwiches in line with post-Brexit import rules.
‘Welcome to the Brexit, sir,’ one of the officers says mockingly in the video of the incident, as the driver pleads: ‘Can you take the meat and leave me the bread?’
Footage from Dutch TV showed the border officials confiscating sandwiches and other foodstuffs from drivers entering the Netherlands from the UK.
The EU does not allow for meat, meat products, milk or dairy products to be brought in from countries outside the union for ‘personal consumption’. Full article, with videos: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9134685/Dutch-police-officers-laugh-British-truck-driver-confiscate-ham-sandwiches.html

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

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1837 Monday, Jan. 11th, 2021

On January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

For the new official Covid restrictions effective 00:01 Monday, Jan. 11th, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Saturday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2021/01/09/digamextra-no-1835-saturday-jan-9th-2021/

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Phoenix Events: Trips & Events
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more info. We are busy adjusting our events schedule to comply with the new Covid regulations. We will post an updated event schedule asap.

After Market Music with Bernd Bernado: Monday, 11th January, after the market from 1.30 pm. Restaurant “Feroche”, Paséo Maritimo, Torrox-Costa. FB Page

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.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
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– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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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
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My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue. Here are “before”and “after” pics from my latest job.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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We need your help, we have a Spanish family with the finances in place looking to buy a house/villa.
Do you have a house for sale which fits the following criteria?
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, covering Axarquia, Malaga to Nerja and the Costa Tropical.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

For Sale: Smartphone Redmi Note Pro 9 6gb 64rom 5000 man battery greeny blue all on {sic} Included fast charge lasts for 2 days have receipt October 23,2020 280.00 euros Mi shop
I will take 180 call Erika, Torrox, 635149472

Recommendations & Requests

Covid 19 PCR Test Information:
Pursuant to my recent request I have received the following replies which I thought might be useful to all.
1) Dr. Hummel in Algarrobo Costa
2) lab@analisiscliniconerja.es located in Nerja
3) Clinicas MC 651 068 833 El Morche
4) clinicasmuelleheredia.com in Malaga also at Clínica Rincón
5) Laboratorio Análisis Clínicos Antonio Gonzalez Espinosa, Nerja.
Please keep in mind that these suggestions have not been verified. They are just a synopsis of reader responses.
Andrew, Frigiliana, andrew DASH clarke AT shaw DOT ca

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Andalusia registers 1,100 infections and 8 deaths from coronavirus in the last day: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 01/10/2021 19:59
Saturday shows 1,100 new infections of coronavirus in Andalusia, a third less than that of Friday, according to the part that has just been published by the Ministry of Health and Families of the Board.
-Deaths were also significantly reduced, eight deaths per Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the best figure since January 2, away from the 61 confirmed Friday.
-These data may be skewed by distortions in the count carried over the weekend.
-The picture of the pandemic in the region is summarized in 278,632 positive cases accumulated confirmed by PCR tests or antigen tests from the beginning; 5,362 deaths and 237,252 cured after 225 discharges on the last day.
-Hospitalizations. The most worrying evolution is that of hospitalized patients: 71 more in the last 24 hours, double the previous shift. Thus, the Ministry of Health and Families reported yesterday that 1,311 patients with Covid-19 remain admitted to Andalusian hospitals, of which 229 are in ICU , one more than the day before.
By provinces: in Almería (124 hospitalizations, of which 32 in ICU), Cádiz (234 hospitalizations, of which 35 in ICU), Córdoba (145 hospitalizations, of which 18 in ICU), Granada (199 hospitalizations, of which than 51 in ICU), Huelva (43 hospitalizations, of which 13 in ICU), Jaén (125 hospitalizations, of which 21 in ICU), Malaga (250 hospitalizations, of which 26 in ICU) and Seville (191 hospitalizations, of which 33 in ICU).
Incidence rate
-Andalusia already registers 203.5 active cases of coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the latest data published by the Regional Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA), a Cumulative Incidence (AI) in the last 14 days is still far from the 294 positives of average in Spain .
Jaén is the Andalusian province with the worst rate (261), followed by Almería (237), Cádiz (230), Córdoba (174), Granada (166), Málaga (162), Huelva (126) and Seville (99.9 ).
-The Andalusian Government has already announced that, at the rate that the pandemic is advancing towards a third wave, it is possible that in the coming days the restrictions will have to be tightened and it is foreseeable that, finally, the perimeter closure between the Andalusian provinces will be decreed.
This announcement by the Minister of the Presidency, Elías Bendodo, occurred this Saturday, when the newly announced restrictions for Monday have not yet even entered into force.
-Among other limitations, from this Monday, January 11, Andalusia will be closed to unnecessary or justified trips from other areas of Spain, bars will have their opening hours reduced until six o’clock in the afternoon and cafes and shops, until eight. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-registra-1100-contagios-y-8-muertes-coronavirus-ultima-jornada-202101101321_noticia.html?

Travellers affected by cancellations are entitled to a refund of their tickets: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has reminded travel companies, agencies and operators this Sunday that travellers who have been affected by cancellations due to the Filomena snow storm have right to refund of money paid for your tickets.
In this sense, the Ministry has urged them to act flexibly and give the possibility of cancelling or offering alternatives to consumers who may be affected. In the case of airlines, they may offer alternative bonds for the amount of the cancelled ticket. In any case, the acceptance of these vouchers is voluntary for consumers and cannot replace the right to reimbursement.
Likewise, the Ministry indicates that, when the cancellation occurs during the trip, those affected have the right for the company to provide them with the necessary information and assistance. Thus, they should have enough food and drink, two telephone calls or access to email and, if necessary, one or more nights of accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the place of accommodation. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/travelers-affected-by-cancellations-are-entitled-to-a-refund-of-their-tickets/

Dr. Fauci Just Gave This Warning About COVID Vaccine Side Effects and Protection: Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), warned about one COVID vaccine side effect that’s been seen in a handful (21) of individuals so far: severe allergic reactions.
Though the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been praised for their high efficacy rates, Fauci admitted that medical experts are still uncertain whether or not they’re capable of preventing asymptomatic spread.
In addition to questioning the vaccine’s efficacy against asymptomatic infection, Fauci said, “It is conceivable that a vaccinee could be protected from being ill but still has replicating virus in their nasal pharynx.” PHOTO:NIAID. Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dr-fauci-just-gave-warning-173924379.html

Another new coronavirus variant found in Japan: Another new variant of the novel coronavirus has been found in Japan, the health ministry said Sunday.
The new mutant strain, which is partly similar to different variants reported in the U.K. and South Africa, was detected in four infected people who arrived from Brazil, the ministry said.
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) said there was no evidence at present that the new variant was highly infectious, but it was investigating whether it could cause severe symptoms and whether or not it is resistant to vaccines. Full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/01/10/national/science-health/new-coronavirus-variant-japan/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1836 Sunday, Jan. 10th, 2021

On January 10, 2021 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

For the new official Covid restrictions effective 00:01 Monday, Jan. 11th, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Saturday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2021/01/09/digamextra-no-1835-saturday-jan-9th-2021/

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Sarah Lucy Dole show: Sunday Jan 10th 2:30pm at Bar Amsterdam
Avenida America, Torrox Costa FB Page

Live Music With Jochen Janz: Sundays 2 – 5pm. C’mon and join us at Restaurante Rosmarino Della Piazza. Enjoy the Live Music and our tasty Mediterranean / Italian delicious Cuisine!
Please book your table! Reservations: Tel +34 952 85 01 48
Please check our website https://www.rosmarinodellapiazza.com/
C.C. Pino Golf de Don Carlos, s/n, 29604 Marbella, Málaga FB Page

Live Music with Alexandra Avery: Sunday Jan 10th 2pm at Gin Bar.
Welcome the year with fabulous entertainment and a perfect Sunday Roast at your favourite restaurant and bar. We look forward to seeing you.
Book your table now! 951 567 864
Calle Acuario, Riviera del Sol 29649 Málaga
Find us in upper Riviera del Sol – near the Miraflores Supermarket (Top Shop). FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

DoctorLaptop’s January Special: One page website on a free server linked to a free high security Protonmail email account, €100. You supply text and some photos, and your contact info if appropriate. I can do periodic website updates for you for €30. Every business should have it’s own website, it’s the business card of the 21st century. Without your own website, relying only on social media like Fakebook for publicity, potential clients will not be able to verify your info. And everyone knows social media is full of scams. WordPress will make sure your own professional website will appear near the top of Google/Bing/Yahoo searches, giving potential clients confidence in the reliability of your business. Contact: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

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 website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Antique Workbench. Beautiful classic woodworking bench. Old but still working fine (like me!). More photos, dimensions on request. 100€. Nick, Jete
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk
609 706 210

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This is the official BOJA (in Spanish) with the new measures of the Board to stop the contagion of coronavirus after Christmas: Most of the important points from the updated COVID restrictions were covered, in English, in yesterday’s issue of DigameXtra. If you want to see the full official decree, in Spanish, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNRvqrEkNIYXtl8TD4vRJ4JsvftFNvlT/view

At least three people die in Spain’s worst snowstorm in 50 years: The Spanish government has urged people to stay at home after at least three people died during the worst snowstorm to strike the country in 50 years. Madrid and the surrounding region were brought to a frozen standstill, and hundreds of motorists were left trapped in their cars.
Storm Filomena hit Spain on Friday, bringing snowfalls not seen in Madrid since 1971, according to the state meteorological office, Aemet. The snow continued overnight and into Saturday, by which time 50cm had fallen in parts of the Madrid region.
A man and a woman drowned near the Andalucian town of Fuengirola after their car was swept away by a swollen river in the early hours of Saturday, and a man died in the village of Zarzalejo in Madrid region after becoming buried in the snow. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/09/army-rescues-motorists-after-storm-filomena-blankets-spain-in-snow
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Don’t miss Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury shine in a triple-conjunction this weekend: It happens after sunset on Sunday, Jan. 10. Low in the southwestern evening sky just 30 to 45 minutes after sundown, we’ll be treated to what might be referred to as a celestial summit meeting, a triple conjunction, with the three planets fitting within a circle smaller than 5 degrees.
Brilliant Jupiter (magnitude –1.9), medium-bright Mercury (-0.9) and dimmer, yellow-white Saturn (+0.6) will be contained within a 5-degree circle from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, appearing closest together on Sunday evening (Jan. 10). Photo credit & full article: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-mercury-triple-conjunction-approach-january-2021

Royals Reject Fakebook, Idiotgram & Twits: Harry and Meghan quit social media for good. The couple have decided to abandon social media altogether – including to promote their non-profit Archewell, according to The Times. They have ‘no plans’ to use social media and it is ‘very unlikely’ that they will ever return to platforms in any personal capacity, a source claimed. Last year Meghan said social media users were like ‘people addicted to drugs’ during a virtual summit for American publication Fortune. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9129671/Harry-Meghan-quit-social-media-good-Couple-not-use-sites-source-claims.html

Elon Musk advises people to ditch Facebook/WhatsApp and use Signal: Tech CEO Elon Musk (owner of Tesla) has urged his almost 42 million Twitter followers to use secure messaging app Signal instead of Facebook products including WhatsApp. In a series of tweets, Musk shared a meme referencing Facebook’s role in the spread of misinformation leading to the attack on Congress this week and suggested people should use the Signal app.
The tweets seem to have been prompted by a recent change to Facebook’s privacy policy. As reported by The Hacker News, the new updates allow more sharing of data between Facebook and its partner company WhatsApp, including the sharing of phone numbers, interactions on the platform, information about mobile devices used to access the service, and IP addresses. If WhatsApp users do not agree to the data sharing, their accounts are disabled.
(Editor’s Note: In the EU, WhatsApp users have a bit more security as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, https://gdpr-info.eu/) limits, to a small degree, how much private data WhatsApp may share with it’s “partners”. However, as Facebook owns WhatsApp, most of your private data may still be shared between these two companies as GDPR exempt “internal operations communication”.)
Full article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/elon-musk-facebook-signal/

Primitiva & Bonoloto Lottery Results:
-Results of the Primitiva for Saturday, January 9, 2021: The winning combination of draw of the Primitiva celebrated this Saturday, January 9, 2021, has been made up of the numbers 08, 13, 19, 25, 29 and 38 . The complementary number is 32 , and the refund, the 2. At draw of the Joker the chosen number has been the 0151226 , awarded with 1 million euros.
-Results of the Bonoloto draw for Saturday, January 9, 2021: 07, 11, 18, 30, 31 and 35, the complementary number being 49 and the refund on 6.
Sources: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-saturday-january-9-2021/
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https://spainsnews.com/results-of-the-primitiva-of-saturday-january-9-2021/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 1835 Saturday, Jan. 9th, 2021

On January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

DigameXtra Welcomes It’s Newest Sponsor
MS Bespoke Joinery
Welcome Aboard!

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the current official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Trapiche Market: Trapiche market is a farmers’ and artisan market hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue. It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
The market is open from 9:30am-1:30pm every Tuesday
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls and other items; natural worm fertiliser for the garden; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards and embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; garden & house ornaments; large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee. Visit Judy to have your clothes altered or commission new ones, she’s also selling cloth masks.
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We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
17 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 25th January Arrive Spain 27th January
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain 7th February Arrive UK 9th February.
Additional unscheduled trips in between.
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 / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
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.
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Car Clean Malaga:
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh.We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
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, handleless 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 at CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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English Nurse Care Team:
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Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
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Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
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Dance Classes: Hi. I am Miguel teacher of Argentine tango and Latin dances (bachata salsa). You want to have your milonguera experience, an exclusive dance teacher, we will do our own milonga. If you want to dance, practice, improve your level or learn from the beginning, contact me. I organize private classes for 1 person or a couple. Also classes for small groups 3 or 4 couples. I can move to your home or to the address where we can dance.
my website http://www.ojosnegrostango.com
and my telephone number (whastapp) +34 659 262616
Miguel, Motril

Professional Property Photography:
Having a problems with selling,
Having a problem with renting,
You need new photos for your website,
We can help with that with many year experience in photography, we live and work in the Axarquia area, if you would like to know more.
Based in Canillas de Aceituno
Website: www.ojofoto.com
Info@ojofoto.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ojofoto365/
Anne: +34 608 152 937
Gary: +34 680 180 392
Office: +34 952 754 677
Gary and Anne

Churches & Worship

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks for Covid 19 Test Information: Thank you to all the Digamites as well as Naythan for all the tips as to where to get a Covid 19 PCR test. It turns out there are several options in my area. I will, in due course, relay my experience in obtaining said test. Once again, this proves that Digamextra is far better than any Google search. Kudos, Naythan.
Andrew Clarke, Frigiliana, andrew-clarke AT shaw D0T ca

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New measures- curfew at 10pm, interprovincial mobility and closing of bars at 6pm: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 01/08/2021 16:37
The new Covid measures in Andalusia, which will start from 00:01 Monday and will last until January 25, are mainly the following:
-Maintain the perimeter closure of the autonomous community , so that you can only leave and enter for justified reasons
-For the moment, allowed mobility between the eight provinces is . It will be reviewed.
-The perimeter closure of the eight municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar and Añora (Córdoba) is maintained.
-The curfew is established between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
-Hold meetings of six people.
-The trade can open until 20.00. (“…shops of all kinds except for food and essential services”, reference https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-nuevas-medidas-covid-andalucia-comercios-tendran-adelantar-cierre-2000-horas-202101081443_noticia.html)
-The bars and restaurants will open until 18:00. The cafeterias may remain open until 20:00 but without serving alcohol after 18:00.
-The classes in the schools will be face-to-face.
– University: online classes in those centers that are in areas with alert level 4: from Monday they will be Granada, Jaén, Almería and Jerez
-The municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar and Añora are at alert level 4, grade 2 and restriction of all commercial, hotel and leisure activities .
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-nuevas-medidas-covid-andalucia-toque-queda-2200-movilidad-interprovincial-cierre-hosteleria-1800-202101081326_noticia.html

UPDATED New COVID measures with more details- bars close again at six in the afternoon except for coffee shops that will close at eight:
{Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 01/08/2021 17:31
After the relative opening of the hotel industry during the Christmas holidays, restrictions on bars and restaurants throughout Andalusia return, according to the decision adopted by the committee of experts that monitors the pandemic in the autonomous community.
-The bars that sell alcoholic beverages will have to close at six o’clock in the afternoon, as before Christmas, except for the cafeterias, which may remain open until 8 p.m. as long as they don’t serve alcohol after 6pm.
-Social and family gatherings are limited to a maximum of six people, both in bars and restaurants and in private homes, the same restriction that has been maintained at Christmas.
-The measures will come into force at zero hours next Monday and will be reviewed within fifteen days by the committee of experts, on Monday, January 25.
-The measures also establish that food may be collected in catering establishments until 9:30 p.m. and at home until 11:30 p.m. by requesting it before 10:30 p.m.
-The extended schedule from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. that was implemented in the last weeks of December will be cancelled when it ends next Sunday.
-The curfew, which forces people to confine themselves to their homes if there are no reasons considered unavoidable, is brought forward from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. and continues until 6 a.m.
-Restrictions are tightened in “a difficult time for the rebound of the pandemic”, in which “infections are on the rise and the reviews are that” the new wave is tougher due to the coincidence of cases of flu and other pathologies with the Covid-19 ”, according to the Andalusian president. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-nuevas-medidas-bares-vuelven-cerrar-seis-tarde-excepto-cafeterias-haran-ocho-202101081356_noticia.html

Mass Covid-19 screening tests planned for residents of Alhaurín el Grande: The Junta de Andalucía will carry out a mass coronavirus screening of 1,000 residents of Alhaurín el Grande on Wednesday, 13 January. Alhaurín el Grande presently has 70 positive cases – giving it a rate of 283 per 100,000 inhabitants – according to the mayor. PHOTO:Por los caminos de Málaga. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/08/mass-covid-screening-tests-20210108144609.html

Hooded men tie up and beat victim during raid on Costa del Sol luxury villa: National Police officers are looking for four hooded men who broke into a luxury villa in Benalmádena and tied up one of the occupants who was also beaten. The attackers also ripped a safe off the wall but didn’t manage to take it away. After seizing other items the alleged robbers made their escape but dropped the weapon that was used to intimidate the victim. The events happened at around 9pm on Thursday night in the Torremuelle area of the town. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/08/hooded-beat-victim-during-20210108135714.html

Foreign tourists who travel to Andalucía offered free coronavirus insurance: The scheme, which will last all year, aims to encourage the arrival of travellers and allow the region to position itself as a safe destination. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/08/foreign-tourists-travel-andalucia-20210108122900.html

Shocking difference in Butano Gas Bottle Prices: In a recent investigation into the shocking difference in bottled gas prices (Orange bottles, new vs old styles), the exact cost can be revealed.
Consider the shock though when realising that a normal old-style all metal bottle is 12.70 euros and the new one which does look modern is 16.85 euros!
In fairness to Repsol, there may be customers who can now easily move a gas bottle with its big plastic handles and lighter weight, but will those people pay nearly 30 per cent more per bottle? (No mention of if both styles contain the same amount of gas? -Ed.) Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/08/shocking-difference-in-gas-prices/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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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
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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1834 Friday, Jan. 8th, 2021

On January 8, 2021January 7, 2021 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Joaquin Fernandez show: Live at Sala Eiffel, Sunday Jan 10th, 3:30pm to 6pm. Velez Malaga. FB Page

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 in Torrox Costa! CLOSED THIS WEEK– will reopen next Thursday, Jan. 14th.
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. Winter hours with current curfew: Thursday thru Sunday 13.00-17.00. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. For reservation 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/

MALAGALINGO- HAPPY 2021 FOR EVERYONE!!!
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Come to speak Spanish in a fun and relaxed way
Don’t struggle with the Spanish language anymore
– ONLINE Spanish lessons > in Zoom or Skype
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Ample free parking
** Free trial lesson
Web: https://malagalingo.com & FB Page
Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

Casa Magel: Lots of space here for social distancing.
Our offers are still available.
Great for birthdays, anniversaries, or any other celebrations, no curfew or driving.
2 Nights B&B with 1 night 3 course meal + wine for 2 sharing a double room
or 3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course meal + wine + 1 evening or lunchtime tapas & drinks in a local bar or in house
Great for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just a nice relaxing break.
Location: Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
casamagel@yahoo.com, 722879503
Website https://www.casamagel.com

Wanted: Radio engineer. Is there anyone out there in Digameland that is a FM Transmitter Radio Engineer?
If you are, could I have use of your services please in Nerja!
Contact Les at lesliestevenson @ btinternet.com

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
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
NEW PRODUCT- Face Cleanser With Bulgarian Rose is now available, 100% organic & vegan
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 call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & Moonette FB Link

Wanted: Old newspapers. We have run right out of newspaper to light the fire. Anyone wanting to relieve themselves of same and live near or in Benamocarra/Velez Malaga, please call 608394280 or WhatsApp your location. We could meet at Eroski Petrol Station.
Thanks. Elise, Benamocarra
Email: Elise_broughton@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

UK Passport Renewal: Hi, I am looking for someone in the Torre del Mar / Velez Malaga area for passport renew also the cost.
e-mail: robertinsedella@gmail.com.
Bob, Tel 679598264. Sedella.

PCR Testing Facilities: Does anyone know where I might obtain a PCR test somewhere in the Nerja/Torrox/Velez area? I will need one when returning to the UK. Thanks. Andrew, Frigiliana
Email: andrew-clarke AT shaw D0T ca

Where have all the buskers gone?: In difficult financial times you usually see buskers and street performers plying their trade. Since the Covid controls arrived I have seen panhandlers but no buskers. Anyone have firsthand knowledge if street performers are being prevented from working? Naythan, Torrox Costa. You may reply to DigameXtra@protonmail.com
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Andalusia may toughen measures to curb the coronavirus starting next Monday: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 01/07/2021 15:55
-The Councilor for Health of the Board, Jesús Aguirre, said this Thursday that “possibly” that is the scenario taking into account the “current trend of infections”, which has experienced a significant increase in recent days. During a visit to the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga (Clinical), the counselor has avoided explaining what the changes will consist of, claiming that everything will depend on the recommendations of the experts at the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Public Health Alerts of Alto Impact, which will take place tomorrow, Friday. According to Aguirre, as since the beginning of the pandemic, analyzed day by day multiple indices have been , which are the ones that guide them in making decisions. “Today there are 2,687 positive cases in Andalusia. It is an important increase that gives us an idea of ??the trend and the importance of taking appropriate measures ”, said the counselor.
-Vaccination- Aguirre, who has been accompanied by the Minister of the Presidency, Elías Bendodo, and the Mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has also advanced that between January and February Andalusia will receive 113,500 doses of Moderna vaccine whose arrival in the community will begin to be finalized next week.
The counselor recalled that “unlike that of Pfizer, you have to wait 28 days instead of 21 between the first and second dose, but that the maintenance conditions are more lax, being able to stay between 2 and 8 degrees and during longer .
Added to those of Pfizer, Andalusia would have more than 400,000 people vaccinated in the first quarter of the year, which represents only 6 percent of the population. The counselor has recognized that it is a very small percentage, although he denied any deficiencies in the vaccination campaign.
“Our problem is that we have a vaccine deficit,” Aguirre pointed out, “we have qualified personnel plenty of to do it, to give 690,000 vaccines if necessary. “If we have given two million flu vaccines in October and November, how can we not get 70,000 vaccines?”, He questioned.
In this sense, he has asked the central government to increase supply and ensure that a greater number of doses reach Spain and Andalusia from Europe, “regardless of the laboratory.”
During his appearance, Jesús Aguirre has advanced that the Andalusian Government hopes to reach this Monday “cruising speed” in the vaccination process , with the administration of 13,000 daily doses , including weekends. “The speed of vaccination is being correct and now – after Christmas – it will accelerate. This is like a marathon and it takes time ”, he stressed.
Regarding the dynamics of the process, the counselor explained that the have been prioritized weakest links in the epidemiological chain , starting with residences and later with homes with dependents. The will also join the vaccination campaign mobile units that are currently conducting massive tests on the educational community .
-British strain- On the other hand, cases of the new variant of Covid-19 from the United Kingdom continue to increase. Aguirre has affirmed that the strain “already lives with us” and that the number of confirmed cases in the region is already 24 (eleven in Malaga, six in Seville, four in Cádiz and three in Granada). “They no longer come from the United Kingdom or Gibraltar, but from contacts within the community,” he pointed out, calling not to lower our guard due to the contagion capacity of this variant, 70 percent higher. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-jesus-aguirre-y-covid-19-tendencia-tenemos-posiblemente-haya-endurecer-medidas-202101071333_noticia.html

Sayalonga closes all council facilities and urges residents to stay indoors: Sayalonga currently has six active cases of Covid, of which two have been confirmed in the last two weeks, and has a cumulative incidence rate of 119 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
And in a bid to curb the spread further, for the second time in just four months, Sayalonga Council has decided to close all its municipal facilities, including the nursery, and request the “voluntary confinement” of its only 1,600 residents.
Mayor Sagrario Fernández announced that in addition, as a preventive measure, ally municipal activity of a cultural, social, sports, educational and any other nature will be suspended until Sunday, January 17. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/07/axarquia-town-closes-all-council-facilities-and-urges-residents-to-stay-indoors/

Current Covid Measures in Every Municipality: This interactive map provided by the Junta de Andalucia allows you to know, with just one click, the Covid-19 alert level in which all the Andalusian municipalities are and the protection measures that you have to comply with. See map here: https://www.mapacovid.es/

Pirate IPTV Community Raises The Alarm Over Hacks and Extortion: IPTV providers and sellers are again being hacked by an unknown individual demanding ransoms payable in bitcoin. However, it now appears that paying off the hacker doesn’t always settle the matter. Even more interesting is that fingers are being pointed towards someone potentially ‘involved’ with a company that offers software solutions, a claim the company itself denies.
Due to their nature, pirate IPTV service operators and resellers tend to operate in the shadows, cautiously guarding their own identities and those of their users.
Aside from the few cases where such entities find themselves targeted by legal action or even the police, exposure is a rare event. However, a couple of years ago a new threat emerged after several IPTV providers were targeted by a hacker. This threat has returned and may cause problems with the pirate IPTV providers delivering their services to clients. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-iptv-community-raises-the-alarm-over-hacks-and-extortion-210106/

DGT reminder about new safety light: The Spanish Traffic Department, DGT, has reminded drivers of the use of the V-16 emergency light, which will gradually replace triangles by 2024.
Although the use of the hazard light will not be mandatory until 2024, the DGT has recommended its use from March, and until then, triangles should be carried.
Some companies are already making the hazard lights and they can be purchased for around €30. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/06/dgt-reminder-about-new-safety-light/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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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/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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DigameXtra No. 1833 Thursday, Jan. 7th, 2021

On January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By Naythan

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Steve Owen Live @ Lennons : Friday Jan 8th 7:30 PM.
Lennon Sport Bar. Avda España, 70 – Sitio de Calahonda Business Center 29649 Mijas. +34 646 26 85 37 FB Page

Light Lunch Band: Weather permitting. Sat Jan 9th 1:30pm.
Chiringuito Tropy, Caleta de Velez.
Calle Real s/n 29751 caleta de velez 29751 Vélez-Málaga FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Real Estate hope that you’ve all had a lovely Christmas and we are wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2021.
We will be back at Trapiche market on the 5th of January 2021. It is open 9:30-13:30 hrs, address is Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 KM, 29718 Vélez-Málaga.
We have had many enquiries and showings over the Christmas period and we are looking for more properties to present to an ever growing list of clients. If you are thinking of selling your property or if it is already listed but you’re not getting the viewings you need, then contact BluCee – info@blucee.com / tel: 711 042 727
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, covering Axarquia, Malaga to Nerja and the Costa Tropical.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

Mobile Hairdresser: Hi, my name is Jenny and I’d like to introduce myself. I am a fully qualified mobile hairdresser with over 12 years experience, fully legal and up to date with current Covid-19 regulations. Appointments now being taken for Torrox and surrounding areas. WhatsApp, private message or call for an appointment in your own home or chat about what you would like.
Tel or WhatsApp 622 690 133,
Email jmainwood01 @ gmail dot com (no spaces) or go to my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Hair-by-Jenny
Jenny, Torrox

Removal and Collection – Men With Vans:
You’ve heard of a Man with a Van, now meet Men with Vans.
For all your local removal needs we have men and vans at your disposal. Whether you are moving home or need a single item moving, then we can help.
House clearance, Garage clearance and rubbish removals. IKEA, Bricomart and Leroy Merlin runs, we can even assemble your flatpacks. Give us a call.
Need something from one of the big stores in Malaga? Give us a call and leave it to us to deliver to your door.
Prices from 25 euros an hour.
Call or Whatsapp John on 622 067 357 or visit our Facebook page
Based in Nerja and Torrox we operate throughout Andalusia.
Men With Vans: John 622 067 357

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beautiful sideboard with glass top done in a chocolate chalk paint & waxed (mirror can be done to match if required extra cost.)
Measurements Width 105cms Depth 41cms Height 81cms. Price 125€
-2 natural with olive & cream chalk paint bedsides units 7O€ (for the pair). Measurements Width 44 x 31 x 58cms
-2 matching natural bedside lockers with new handles Measurements Width 48cms Depth 33cms Height 59cms Price €35 each (sold as a pair)
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Vacuum Cleaner for Ashes. DEXTER POWER 1000w. Vacuum Cleaner for Wood Burner Ashes, workshops etc.
Near New, with cleanable filter bag. 20Euro
Ken, Nerja, Supersol (old Bridge)
Phone/WhatsApp 654 728380;
kenseal at gmail dot com
Can also arrange to be picked up in Torrox.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Safe. Hotel type. Complete with two keys. Very robust strong type not a cheap version. €50.
-Dog guard for Kia Sportage year 2005. €75.
Call Warren, Comares on 618346098 or email
warren@carcleanmalaga.com

For Sale: BOSS RC-505 loopstation bundle. I offer this first class Boss loopstation with original mic and cable for sale. It is unused as I bought it as a gift ( from Thomann, it is what you see in the photo ) for my son but not suitable for his purpose so I bought a scarlett studio instead. I sell it for €410 and to the first buyer. Price is not negotiable. Contact Mariza, Nerja ; PHOTO:https://www.thomann.de
Email: wanagiwakan at gmail dot com

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Coronavirus infections accelerate in Andalusia with 2,391 new confirmed cases: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 01/06/2021 17: 22
-The pandemic continues at an accelerated rate in Andalusia, which already accumulates 269,474 cases tested with Active Infection Diagnostic Tests (PDIA), after adding another 2,391 in the last day, according to the part published on this Kings Day by the Ministry of Health and Board families. It’s the worst daily record since November 26. These data correspond to 7 o’clock this morning and refer to cases of Covid-19 with active infection, confirmed by PCR technique or rapid antigen tests.
-Deaths caused by the virus in the region are already 5,244 since the start of the pandemic. In the last 24 hours, 18 new deaths have been reported in Andalusia. Five of these new deaths have occurred in Cádiz, while Malaga and Granada have four each, Seville three and Huelva two.
-Health also reports that another 335 people have recovered from the disease and there are already 236,255 patients who have received medical discharge throughout the epidemic.
-The province where the greatest advance of the pandemic has been yesterday was detected is Cádiz, with 482 new positives, followed by Malaga with 409; Seville with 367; Granada with 309; Almería with 276; Jaén with 223; Córdoba with 217; and Huelva with 108.
-The Ministry of Health and Families reports that, currently, 1,072 patients confirmed with Covid-19 remain admitted to Andalusian hospitals, of which 201 are in the ICU.
By provinces : in Almería (99 hospitalizations, of which 24 in ICU), Cádiz (198 hospitalizations, of which 31 in ICU), Córdoba (116 hospitalizations, of which 15 in ICU), Granada (176 hospitalizations, of which than 45 in ICU), Huelva (39 hospitalizations, of which 11 in ICU), Jaén (115 hospitalizations, of which 22 in ICU), Malaga (189 hospitalizations, of which 23 in ICU) and Seville (140 hospitalizations, of which 30 in ICU).
-In Andalusia there are 161.5 confirmed cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the latest data published by the Regional Institute of Statistics and Cartography, which places the Community below the red lines of incidence of the epidemic and very far from the more than 600 that Extremadura has, the most affected currently. This rate, referred to the last 14 days, is unequal according to provinces. The highest corresponds to Jaén (222.9) and the lowest to Seville (102.2).
-This Confirmed PDIA ( Active Infection Diagnostic Tests ) includes all cases of Covid-19 coronavirus with active infection, tested by PCR technique or latest generation rapid antigenic tests.
This information comes from the individualized cases that have been declared to the Andalusian Epidemiological Surveillance System and are updated every day with those that have been notified to the Ministry of Health. The reference date for carrying out these calculations is the diagnosis date assigned to each case.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-aceleran-contagios-coronavirus-andalucia-2391-nuevos-casos-confirmados-202101061322_noticia.html

Protesters Storm US Capitol, Reports of Wounded as Multiple Shots Fired: The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown as protesters swarmed past barricades to occupy the building where lawmakers had been debating Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. The scene was so chaotic, with one person reportedly shot, that the National Guard has been called in to help restore order.
Full article: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/protest-electoral-college-capitol/2021/01/06/id/1004508/

This is not appropriate, not legal and not funny. Get out. https://t.co/4RfWUNqlF3

— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) January 6, 2021

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Big winners on Costa de Sol in Spain’s El Niño lottery: The draw of Spain’s El Niño lottery this Wednesday has delivered a bumper 700 million euros in prizes and the first prize number 19570 was sold at outlets in Malaga city, Alhaurín de la Torre and Estepona.
The second prize was number 03436. And the third prize for 05587.
The first prize is 2 million euros per series; the second prize of 750,000 euros per series and the third prize 250,000 euros per series. The series are broken down into décimos (tenths) – which is what most people purchase. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/06/winners-costa-spain-nino-20210106124453.html

New fathers in Spain can now enjoy 16 weeks paternity leave: Paternity leave in Spain is now 16 weeks, equal to that of maternity leave, allowing new fathers to earn 100 percent of their regulatory base salary. New fathers can apply for this paternity leave whether they become a father through the birth of a new child, adoption or foster care. The paternity leave can only be applied for by individuals and is non-transferable. Self-employed or autónomo dads are also eligible for the same 16 weeks paid paternity leave.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210106/new-fathers-in-spain-can-now-enjoy-16-weeks-paternity-leave

Spain Records Its Coldest Ever Temperature: Spain recorded its coldest temperature ever since records began on Wednesday, January 6 – a frigid -34.1C in the Pallars Sobirà area in the Catalan Pyrenees. The Parc Natural de L’Alt Pirineu recorded the icy blast at 2,305 metres at the Clot del Tuc La Llança weather station, and the State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has warned that later in the week temperatures could drop to -10C in the north and centre of Spain. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/06/spain-records-its-coldest-ever-temperature/

Football News- Atletico Madrid shocked, ousted from Copa del Rey by minnows Cornella: La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey after a shock 1-0 defeat away to third division side Cornella on Wednesday. Atletico, who have lifted the trophy 10 times, most recently in 2013, were also knocked out of last year’s competition by a third division side, going down 2-1 away to Cultural Leonesa after extra time. Full article: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=591041

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 1832 Tuesday, Jan. 5th, 2021

On January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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There will be no issue of DigameXtra on Wednesday, Jan. 6th– Three Kings Day. Sponsor posts for Wednesday will appear Tuesday.

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 6th, is a public holiday
Three Kings’ Day or Day of the Magi, is also known as Epiphany

Forecast is still looking for rain Wed-Friday:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/nerja/302197/daily-weather-forecast/302197

La Casa Hotel and Restaurant: We will be open for lunch 12 -4pm and then for dinner 8pm -10pm Tuesday 5th January the day the 3 Kings visit the village. This year they will be in San Roque Plaza not the main plaza and will be around from 11am until 2pm and then again 4pm until 7pm.
Come and try our wonderful set menu or choose from our a la carte menu all freshly cooked.
We will close from Wednesday 6th January until Monday 1st February.
For bookings or enquires please call 662039741.
Hava a very Happy 3 Kings and wishing you all a very happy New Year!
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga, España
Tel: +34 952 535 471 or +34 659 002 036

Sunday Roast & Live Music: Come join us for your Sunday Lunch on 10th January 2021 here at G & S Italian Restaurant. 3 – 5:30pm
A delicious 1 or 2 course lunch from 8.95e including a glass of Cava with live entertainment. This week Mario Ross will be there to entertain you Don’t delay, call today! and reserve your table inside or outside on 663922344 or message us on our FB page. Come and support your local artistes
Jarales de Alhamar 20-21 – Sitio de Calahonda 29649 Mijas FB Page

The Cazbah Live Lounge- Three Kings Special: Crazy Sale!
Wed Jan 6th 12-6pm. Music at 1pm. Quiz at 4pm.
3 for 2 on all bottled beer ; Bucket of 8 Alcopops €8
All stock must go!
Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to open The Cazbah this Monday & Tuesday.
But we will be opening for our final day on Wed 6th January.
And we have a great day in store for you.
Amazing drink specials and offers, the amazing Amelinde singing all your favourites and our big brain teaser quiz.
Its your last chance to join us for some fabulous entertainment and a few drinks. Info 602 535 710. Avenida de rota 29649 Mijas FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: 3 Bargain Items for the Woodworker
-Band Saw, Rexon BS10SA – 60€
-Star PT85 Planer/Thicknesser 60€
-Dewalt DW618 Plunge Router with Table and approx 30 assorted router bits – a true bargain at 150€
Nick, La Herradura, 609 706 210
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

Wanted: More corks needed. All types of corks need. Plastic. Cava or Fizz. The project is getting closer to completion.
Collection or meet in velez/ torre.
John, Canillas de Aceituno
+447775 605092 +34 643963845 WhatsApp
email: john price 752 at hotmail dot com
Thank you and a happy new year to you all.

Recommendations & Requests

Wanted, Removal & Storage: Help please. I am looking for a company that removes and stores household items furniture, bedding etc, can anyone recommend one here in Spain, Costa del Sol please. Many thanks, Dee / La Vinuela Tel- 615925352

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Andalusia is considering new restrictions as of January 10 due to the increase in coronavirus infections: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 01/04/2021 20:57
The counselor of the Presidency, Public Administration and Interior, Elías Bendodo, has not ruled out new restrictions to stop the expansion of the coronavirus as of January 10, after the Christmas period, always in accordance with what the expert committee decides, which will meet two days before, and according to “proportionate decisions”.
This has been indicated by Bendodo, to questions from journalists in Sierra Nevada, where he stressed that the Board has tried that these measures prioritize health and the least impact possible on the economy, as well as its concern about the “growth” of infections by covid-19 “in the last days.”
The Board will continue to work along the same lines, based on the opinion that is emanating from a committee of experts made up of professionals “with names and surnames”, who are the ones who “make the decisions” that “the Government of Andalusia assumes as its own”, explained the also spokesman for the regional Executive.
Thus, based on what is stipulated in the meeting of this committee scheduled for January 8, the Board will choose to maintain, relax or tighten the restrictions, although it will also continue to analyze the evolution of the pandemic on a daily basis.
Regarding the estimation of the evolution of vaccines, the Board estimates that can be 900,000 injected in 12 weeks, about 70,000 each week, although Elías Bendodo has indicated that Andalusia “has the capacity” to carry out a vaccination campaign “more Intensive with the relevant staff and centers enabled.
To do this, it has asked the central government to approach the European Union and the laboratories so that it can multiply the arrival of vaccines to the community, and thus activate a” faster “campaign with which immunize the population “as soon as possible.”
It is planned, Bendodo has indicated, that this Monday some 70,000 vaccines will arrive in Andalusia that, like the previous ones received, will begin to be distributed throughout the eight provinces . The counselor has once again emphasized the Board’s claim that in June around 50 percent of the Andalusian population will be vaccinated. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-baraja-nuevas-restricciones-partir-10-enero-aumento-contagios-coronavirus-202101041401_noticia.html

‘Stay at home’: Boris Johnson plunges whole of England into lockdown: Boris Johnson has imposed a third national lockdown on England. In a televised address to the nation on Monday, the prime minister said a lockdown “tough enough” to contain the new coronavirus variant is needed. It comes after the UK’s chief medical officers warned: “Cases are rising almost everywhere… without further action there is a material risk of the NHS in several areas being overwhelmed over the next 21 days.” Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/stay-at-home-boris-johnson-plunges-whole-of-england-into-lockdown/ar-BB1csOMj

Scotland plunged into national lockdown from midnight – with schools closed: Mainland Scotland will be plunged into a new national lockdown from midnight tonight for the rest of January – with schools closed. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-scotland-plunged-national-lockdown-23259590

COVID UK & Scotland- What are the main differences between Tier 4 and the new national lockdown in each country?: See a review of the updated rules here: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18986267.will-new-national-lockdown-look-like/

Gibraltar bans non-essential use of cars and closes children’s playgrounds: The Gibraltar Minister with responsibility for Civil Contingencies Samantha Sacramento has today (January 4) published an amendment to the lockdown regulations where travel by car will no longer be permitted as an exception to the rules.
Travel by car will only be permitted for the purposes of travel to work or for essential matters such as shopping for food. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/04/gibraltar-bans-non-essential-use-of-cars-and-closes-childrens-playgrounds/

Temporary interruptions to electricity supply ahead in Nerja: Troupe Endesa e-Distribution plans to cut power supply in parts of the town on Thursday, January 7. The interruption will affect Calle Hernando de Carabeo, Calle los Huertos , Pasaje Milenio, Extension Rodriguez Acosta and Plaza del Olvido , from 8.30am to 11.30am and from 4pm to 7pm.
The company apologises for any inconvenience caused and is offering more clarification on 900 850 840.
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/04/temporary-interruptions-to-electricity-supply-ahead-in-nerja/

Spain’s most dangerous roads named: In a report issued by Spain’s Royal Automobile Club (RACE), the stretch of the N-340 road between Nerja in Malaga and Almuñecar in Granada, appears as one of the most dangerous roads in Spain.
In fact, it appears sixth on the 2020 list for the level of risk of having an accident, based on data for 2017 to 2019. The exact danger area is between kilometres 296.4 and 312.9. There have been seven serious or deadly accidents on the stretch of road in the past year, with four people seriously injured. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/04/spains-most-dangerous-roads-named/

British Court Rejects U.S. Request to Extradite WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange: A British court has rejected the U.S. government’s request to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the country on charges pertaining to illegally obtaining and sharing classified material related to national security.
In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, Judge Vanessa Baraitser denied the extradition on the grounds that Assange is a suicide risk and extradition to the U.S. prison system would be oppressive.
The U.S. government is expected to appeal the decision.
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/01/british-court-rejects-us-request-to.html

Mexico to offer asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: ‘We’ll give him protection,’ president says of Assange after a new UK ruling that Assange not be extradited to the US. “I’m in favor of him being pardoned. Not only that, I’m going to ask the foreign affairs minister [Marcelo Ebrard] to do the relevant paperwork to ask the government of the United Kingdom about the possibility of allowing Mr. Assange to be freed and for Mexico to offer him political asylum,” he told reporters at his regular news conference. Full article: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-to-offer-asylum-to-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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National Police: 091
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DigameXtra No. 1831 Monday, Jan. 4th, 2021

On January 4, 2021January 3, 2021 By Naythan

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For the current official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Phoenix Events: Trips & Events
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8th – Trip to La Canada and Iceland €15pp
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Benefit Zambomba Torrox 2021: Tuesday, January 5, at the Plaza de la Constitución in Torrox from 1pm. Nothing better than living the Three Kings Day enjoying a wonderful show with a great cast of artists. FB Page

From Torrox Town Hall: WE LEAVE A MESSAGE FROM HIS HIGHNESS THE REYESMAGOS OF THE EAST.
Dear boys and girls:
In this year that has been so difficult and how well you have behaved … almost everyone … we could not miss our appointment next Tuesday, January 5.
That is why MELCHOR, GASPAR and BALTASAR are going to be there for almost the whole day, FROM 11AM TO 2PM AND FROM 4PM TO 7PM, so that you can come and see us and tell us, with all the security measures that they recommend, your wishes so that, at night, let’s go through the houses and leave the gifts next to your shoes.
And to avoid crowds, we will be in 2 places at the same time (remember that we are magicians, but if you arrive and do not see us, wait a few minutes as we will be moving from one place to another). The places are in the Plaza de San Roque in #Torrox and in the Plaza de la Marina in #ElMorche .
WE WAIT FOR YOU. DO NOT MISS. THIS YEAR WE COME WITH MANY TOYS, BOOKS, SOME CLOTHING AND ALMOST NO CHARCOAL. FB Page

Restaurante El Pampano: Live music by Miguel Botana to celebrate Dia de Reyes, Wednesday Jan 6th at 2:30pm.
Please reserve at 951 832 810. Av de Nerja 52, Competa. FB Page

2DimensionZ: Is at Billy Bar At Miss Tapitas on Friday 8th Jan. Live classic hits from 60s to now. It all starts at 14:30. Hope you can make it. Alcaucín. FB Page

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Upcycled rocking chair stripped back to natural chalk paint new fabric seat cushion clear wax Price 75€
-Castillan locker stripped back to natural with olive chalk paint and clear waxed Measurements Width 60cms Depth 31cms Height 78cms Price 75€
-Sideboard stripped back to natural wood and waxed. Brand new porcelain yellow pumpkin handles Measurements Width 195cms
Depth 42cms Height 85cms Price 175€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: PRIXTON Bari – Double Coffee Maker / Express Coffee Makers 3 in 1– Espresso, Americano and Cappuccino, 15 Pressure Bars, Power 1850 W, Double Italian and American Drip System, Integrated Steamer. New, unwanted Christmas present. Paid 108€ asking 70€, pickup in Sayalonga or meet at El Ingenio.
Bernd, Sayalonga
Contact: bernd.martin@bernd-martin.eu

Wanted: Sun Bed. Hello Digame readers, Happy new year to you and Naythan our Editor etc.
Wanted please a Sun Bed. Can collect from Nerja area. Deadline before 20th Jan. Tony, Nerja
Email: sjc2714 at gmail dot com or Wapp +49 174 526 8474

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Coronavirus infections in Andalusia climb to 2,220 in 24 hours, the highest figure since November: Updated: 03/01/2021 18:44 {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
-The contagion of coronavirus in Andalusia have climbed up to 2,220 in a single day . This is the highest figure since November. In addition, this increase in the cases of Covid-19 occurs two weeks after the relaxation of the measures for commerce and hospitality, which could reflect the increase in personal and commercial mobility in the community.
-However, it should be noted, the succession of holidays in these two weeks have been able to alter the communication of the data, so must be taken with great caution this rise . Until a few days have passed and the trend is confirmed, we cannot yet speak of a rise in the pandemic curve , although the data, at the moment, point in that direction.
-According to the figures provided by the Ministry of Health and Families, Seville (503 infections), Malaga (503) and Cádiz (456) continue to be the main sources of concern for health authorities. These provinces have been accumulating the highest number of cases for weeks. In the case of Cádiz, the situation is especially delicate in Campo de Gibraltar , where the Junta has ruled a perimeter confinement. They are followed in cases by Jaén (222); Cordoba (212); Almeria (209); Granada (151); and Huelva (125).
-The deaths this Sunday in Andalusia from coronavirus are 14 , most of them in Malaga (five); Cádiz (four); Granada (three); and Córdoba (two). The cured are 147 and the people who have needed hospitalization, only four, none in the ICU.
-However, the situation in Andalusian hospitals is getting worse today. Sundays, if you look at the historical data series, are usually good for health pressure and patients descend. This is not the case today. In fact, 47 new coronavirus patients have been added to reach 940. There are also eight more patients in the ICU, so that 214 are registered. This, which may be a change in trend, must be confirmed. And, in any case, Andalusian hospitals are with 72 percent less occupancy than that which came to be at the peak of the second wave, which occurred at the beginning of November with 3,478 patients admitted. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-contagios-coronavirus-andalucia-escalan-2220-24-horas-cifra-mas-alta-desde-noviembre-202101031340_noticia.html

Less than half of those summoned for a coronavirus test in La Línea de la Concepción appear: {First paragraph of this article was translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} The extraordinary voluntary screening of rapid tests antigen in La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) has concluded with the performance of 489 tests – less than half of the 1,000 people who were cited – and 15 have tested positive for Covid-19 coronavirus. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/cadiz/sevi-andalucia-presenta-menos-mitad-convocados-para-test-coronavirus-linea-concepcion-202101031717_noticia.html?ref=https:%2F%2Fsevilla.abc.es%2F

Top Andalusian cycle race rolls onto Costa del Sol this February: The town of Mijas will be the starting point of the last stage in the next edition of the Vuelta a Andalucía cycling event. Organisers have announced the dates and full official route for the next Vuelta a Andalucía (Tour of Andalucía) professional cycle race around the region’s roads.
The 67th edition of the cycling event will be held from 17 – 21 February and will cover a total of 819.5 kilometres distributed over five days. PHOTO:EFE Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/sport/202012/31/andalusian-cycle-race-rolls-20201231102740.html

UK judge to rule on US extradition for WikiLeaks’ Assange: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Monday whether he can be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face espionage charges over the publication of secret American military documents.
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser is due to deliver her decision at London’s Old Bailey courthouse at 10 a.m. Monday. If she grants the request, then Britain’s home secretary, Priti Patel, would make the final decision.
Whichever side loses is expected to appeal, which could lead to years more legal wrangling. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-julian-assange-london-espionage-02df3aa0c24a7e4e2391554304a47386

Bitcoin rallies above $30,000 for first time: The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency traded as high as $33,099 on Saturday, with almost all other markets closed over the first weekend in 2021. It was last up about 12% at $32,883.
Bitcoin advanced more than 300% in 2020, and with the latest leg higher has added more than 50% since crossing $20,000 just two weeks ago.
The blockchain currency has only been around for a decade or so, and in 2020 it has seen demand grow from larger U.S. investors, attracted by its perceived inflation-hedging qualities and potential for quick gains, as well as expectations it would become a mainstream payments method.
Multiple competitor cryptocurrencies use similar blockchain, or electronic ledger, technology. Ethereum, the second biggest, gained 465% in 2020 and was up almost 7% on Saturday.
(Note: Cryptocurrencies fluctuate wildly in price and are only for investors willing to accept the large risks involved. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/cryto-currency/bitcoin-rallies-above-30000-for-first-time-idUSKBN2970FF

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Thanks also to Naythan you are doing a great job keeping us all updated with all the news in our area Dorothy Allen Poppy Appeal Organizer Nerja dorothyallenplATgmailD0Tcom

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Andalusia adds only two deaths from coronavirus, the lowest figure since September: {Translated from https:sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 02/01/2021, 17:30
Andalusia has added this Saturday only two deaths from coronavirus . This is the lowest figure since the beginning of September. In total, the community has already registered 5,160 deaths since the start of the pandemic . Going into detail, the deceased have been registered one in Malaga and the other in Seville, according to the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Families.
This low number of deaths – last week there were always around 20 each day – must be taken with caution. The succession of holidays may have altered the communication of the data, so that in the next few days will be the real evolution of the health crisis seen .
In any case, the infections have also been contained. Of the 1,714 that occurred on December 31, this first batch of data for 2021 showed 1,237, a decrease of almost 500 cases and, also, less than last Saturday. In total in Andalusia, 262,423 people have already been infected.
Málaga (209 cases), Seville (169) and Cádiz (168), are the provinces, once again, where the highest number of coronavirus infections is registered in Andalusia. They are followed by Almería (151); Huelva (126); Cordoba (111); and Jaén (108).
Meanwhile, the hospitalized continue to decline, as well as the pressure on the health system . In fact, Andalusia adds 893 admitted this Saturday, the lowest figure since September 14 . They are also 83 less than on December 31, the last time data was provided. In the case of the UCI there are 206, four less than on Thursday and a number that had not been seen since last October.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-suma-solo-muertos-coronavirus-cifra-mas-baja-desde-septiembre-202101021404_noticia.html

Gibraltar decrees the confinement of its population in the face of the explosion of coronavirus infections: {Translated from https:sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 02/01/2021, 19:11
Gibraltar has decreed a total confinement of the population due to the increase in infections in recent days. This has been indicated in a speech by the main minister of the English colony, Fabian Picardo, who has indicated that the closure will not be complete because Gibraltarians will be able to leave their homes to work, exercise, make essential purchases , have their children play or for medical reasons before ten o’clock at night. From that time on, they should stay home. In addition, he explained, the border with Spain will not be closed during the 14 days that, in principle, these measures have been agreed upon.
“The number of new infections with Covid-19 in our community is remarkably high and worrisome,” said Picardo, who explained that the Rock is experiencing “growth rates of new infections that are quite exponential and that are having a serious effect on the number of people hospitalized and the number of front-line workers in self-isolation. ‘
As proof of the delicate situation in Gibraltar, Picardo pointed out that “ exactly one month ago, on December 2 , we were reporting 5 new cases of the infection. Today we had 92 and yesterday 172 ». Thus, the virus “is spreading faster than we can control it.”
“The confinement,” said Picardo, “will initially be for a period of 14 days.” In addition, it will be reviewed every seven days , he added. In addition there will be “a 24-hour curfew,” the politician has detailed.
Picardo has also spoken of the presence of the new British strain of the coronavirus, which he believes is circulating in Gibraltar but which, he has indicated, ” cannot be confirmed genetically.” “The social behavior that we have seen in the last three weeks will have helped that new strain or even the original strain to spread as it has done,” the politician reproached. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/cadiz/sevi-gibraltar-decreta-confinamiento-poblacion-ante-explosion-contagios-coronavirus-202101021723_noticia.html

Updated information on restrictions to passengers travelling from the UK to Spain- Updated 2 January 2021:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

Greece back under lockdown, France sets earlier curfew: Greece’s strict COVID-19 lockdown was extended on Saturday following a relaxation over the end of year festive period. The one-week lockdown is to come into force on Sunday at 06:00 CET and end on January 11. During that time, “all activities and services that were gradually allowed before Christmas are suspended,” government’s spokesman Stelios Petsas said.
An earlier curfew is meanwhile coming into force in France’s most impacted areas on Saturday. Some 6 million people in the east of the country will now not be able to leave their houses come 18:00 CET and until 06:00. Elsewhere, the curfew remains set at 20:00 CET. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2021/01/02/covid-19-greece-reintroduces-strict-lockdown-as-france-lengthens-nighttime-curfew-for-mill

Cases of the British strain of the coronavirus detected in Malaga, Seville, Granada and Campo de Gibraltar: {Translated from https:sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 02/01/2021, 14:06
Cases of the British strain of the coronavirus grow in Andalusia. There are already seven confirmed patients who have been infected with this variant of Covid-19, they point out from the Ministry of Health and Families.
As indicated by the counsellor of the branch, Jesús Aguirre, three cases of the British strain are registered in the province of Malaga, two in Granada, one in Seville and another in the Campo de Gibraltar area. “All of them have good clinical evolution,” they indicate from the Board.
From the Ministry of Health they explain that due to the increase in cases they maintain vigilance on confirmed cases of coronavirus that come from the United Kingdom or Gibraltar.
If these travelers test positive for Covid-19, further studies are carried out to determine if it is the British strain that has infected them. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-detectan-casos-cepa-britanica-coronavirius-malaga-sevilla-granada-y-campo-gibraltar-202101021318_noticia.html#ancla_comentarios

The new Covid variant is 54% more infectious than other strains: The Covid strain that has caused cases to rise dramatically in the UK has been found to be more than 50 per cent more infectious than other variants.The new mutation is more infectious, however, there is no evidence to suggest that it is more deadly. There is also no evidence that the new strain is more infectious in children than other variants. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/the-new-covid-variant-is-54-more-infectious-than-other-strains-what-it-means/ar-BB1clCEw

British man arrested for ramming police car with a van in Algarrobo had just left court for stealing another car: The judge had provisionally released the 28-year-old after he was arrested for the theft of a motor vehicle and driving without a licence. A police investigation has revealed new information about the driver of a van who left five Guardia Civil officers injured – one seriously – after a stolen vehicle chase that ended near Algarrobo. PHOTO:SUR
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/31/british-arrested-ramming-police-20201231120215.html

How Britons who let out properties in Spain could see taxes triple after Brexit: (Updated 2 January 2021)
Spain’s Inland Revenue is preparing to hike taxes for non-resident British homeowners who rent out their properties in Spain after December 31st 2020.
UK citizens who don’t live in Spain but let out a property in the country will no longer be able to dock off expenses from their tax declaration once they become non-EU citizens.
The measure relates to the IRNR (Non-resident Income Tax), which for EU residents is 19 percent on net income and for non-EU is 24 percent.
Crucially however, foreign non-resident homeowners from the EU, Norway and Iceland can claim back many more expenses (mortgage interest, insurance, IBI, community fees etc) which non-EU resident property owners cannot.
For example, an EU resident who makes €1,000 a month in rental income from a property in Spain will end up paying €779 annually in taxes after deductions, whereas a non-resident from a non-EU country would pay €2,880 a year in IRNR tax for the same earnings and time period. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201006/britons-who-let-out-properties-in-spain-to-see-taxes-triple-after-brexit

Spain and UK agree 11th-hour border deal for Gibraltar: Gibraltar will become part of Europe’s passport-free zone to keep movement fluid on its border with Spain in a landmark deal reached just hours before Britain leaves the EU custom’s union and single market, Spain’s top diplomat said Thursday, December 31.
Under terms of the agreement, Gibraltar would become a part of the Schengen zone with Spain acting as guarantor, Gonzalez Laya said.
“Until the agreement comes into force, we will use the arrangements permitted under Schengen to relax controls at the border,” she said, indicating the UK and the EU were expected to sign the deal “within an estimated six months”.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210101/spain-and-uk-agree-11th-hour-border-deal-for-gibraltar

Ticketmaster Busted For Hacking Competitor: Ticketmaster has agreed to pay a $10 million fine after being charged with illegally accessing computer systems of a competitor repeatedly between 2013 and 2015 in an attempt to “cut [the company] off at the knees.”
“Ticketmaster employees repeatedly – and illegally – accessed a competitor’s computers without authorization using stolen passwords to unlawfully collect business intelligence,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Seth DuCharme.
“Further, Ticketmaster’s employees brazenly held a division-wide ‘summit’ at which the stolen passwords were used to access the victim company’s computers, as if that were an appropriate business tactic.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/01/ticketmaster-to-pay-10-million-fine-for.html

Outbreak of 100 cases after Christmas Day celebration in cocktail bar in Teba, Malaga: According to the city council, all Covid safety and hygiene measures were breached – there was no social distancing, no masks or limited capacity in place and the bar ignored established hours. Some 100 of those who attended have since tested positive in PCR tests. Most of those infected are residents of the same town, are between 18 and 40 years old, and a small group of about 11 people have mild symptoms, reports Cadena SER. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/02/outbreak-of-100-cases-after-christmas-day-celebration-in-cocktail-bar/

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