DigameXtra No. 2533 Thursday May 11th, 2023

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Rockers Friends Rumble #4: May 12-14
Hotel Las Palmeras, Fuengirola
– Friday 12th: Coffin Racers; Sun – Elvis Presley Tribute; Mad Martin Trio; Jungle Tigers
– Saturday 13th: Hick Raiders; Johnny Moon & The Selenites
Howlin’ Ramblers; Graham Fenton; The Royal Flush – Rock’n’Roll
– Sunday 14th: Bert-A-Tones; Top Dj’s Smiley + Mr. Scooby + Ernesto Dj Lobezno + Deborah DevoBot
And a lot of booths to buy items, get your hair done or even get tattooed.
Full info: FB 

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El Trapiche’s San Isidro Feria: 13-14 May
– Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 am, with a great fireworks and activities around the Jurado Lorca painting contest. In the afternoon there will be a children’s party, a snack with chocolate, and the performance of different traditional games such as the children’s race of hundreds on bicycles, among others, some of them to raise funds for the repair of the Church of El Trapiche. Starting at 9:00 p.m., attendees will be able to enjoy dancing in the Official Booth with La Dolce Vita, the performance of the Cristina Gallardo Academy, and it will be at 10:30 p.m. when the election of the Festival Queen and Mister .
– On Sunday, May 14, at 1:00 p.m., the day begins with the Rociera Mass in honor of San Isidro and with its corresponding floral offering, to give way to the tasting of a paella among the attendees. The election of the Romero and the Romera Mayor for the Romería 2023 will be around 4:00 p.m. and around 6:00 p.m. there will be a procession from San Isidro.
– Those interested in participating in the Juan Jurado Lorca outdoor painting contest can consult the municipal website, City Hall section, Organizational Units section, and finally in Fairs and Festivals. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-localidad-velena-de-trapiche-se-prepara-para-vivir-su-feria-en-honor-a-san-isidro-2/ 

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Concert in Nerja: Live music by the great bandoneon player Carlos Becu. Sunday 14th May. From 6 p.m. onwards at The Circles
Calle Chaparil 5, Nerja FB 

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Concert in Nerja: Concert by the Alminares Choir
Saturday 13 May. Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre
Free entrance until full capacity is reached.
Concert by the Coral Alminares, accompanied by soloists and piano, with the participation of the Galician choir GLI Amici Appassionati, from Vigo, in what they have called “songs of return”. FB 

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The Torrox Theater Association presents the comedy “El pueblo más cutre de España” (“The Shabbiest village in Spain”): May 12 and 13, at 8:30 p.m. at the Villa de Torrox Theater. Buy your tickets (€7) through this link, from Monday to Friday at our box office or one hour before the show. Info & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/el-pueblo-mas-cutre-de-espana/2023-05-12/ 

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Casting Call: The Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola has released a audition notice for the production of ‘Oklahoma- the Musical!’, see pic.
Singers and actors are invited to take to the stage from 11am to 2pm in auditions on Saturday, May 27, while dancers will ignite the dance floor on Sunday, May 28.
Info on FB  

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La Noche en Blanco in Malaga:
– ‘The Good Life’ is the theme for the 143 activities of the White Night 2023, which will be offered to the public free of charge on May 20 between 19.00 and 01.00 hours.
– The program can be consulted at https://www.lanocheenblancomalaga.com/ 

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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
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– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
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For Sale: As a lot. Bicycle equipment
Selling brand new and never used Bike equipment (comes with tags)
Helmet (size Large), Trouser (size Large), Bike lock, Bike gloves.
All together for 30 Euro. Sabine, Caleta de Velez (Meet at ALDI) WhatsApp 634721547

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Ladies shoe storage cabinet as new sell for 80euros.
– Aluminum set of 4 chairs and table 1.2m new cushions 100euros
Godfrey, Competa 604350683
Email: edwardsgc AT hotmail D0T com 

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Wanted: Caravan. I need a caravan for a garden project. Other than going to my property it won’t be going anywhere else so documents not necessary. Van needs to go to Nerja. Marty, Frigiliana, WhatsApp 610626196.

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Free Corks: Anyone interested in some free white wine corks? Some natural, some synthetic. There are a few hundred.
Contact Sheila in Torrox Costa at torrox1000 at Gmail dot com

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SPAIN

Government will prohibit work outdoors with a red or orange alert for heat: {Translation, summary} The second vice president, Yolanda Díaz, has advanced a modification of the occupational risk prevention regulations that will prohibit, among other things, working outdoors during workdays “when there is an orange alert or red alert” due to heat by the Spanish Agency for Meteorology (Aemet). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1263042/el-gobierno-prohibira-el-trabajo-al-aire-libre-con-alerta-roja-o-naranja-por-calor/

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Trade Union Strike Averted: {Translation}
– The CCOO and UGT unions and the CEOE-Cepyme employers have signed the new agreement for employment and collective bargaining (AENC), which establishes a wage increase of 4% in 2023 and 3% in 2024 and 2025, as well as a 1% revision clause based on inflation.
– Negotiations on this agreement, which serves as an indication in collective bargaining, were blocked for months due to the employers’ refusal to include wage revision clauses linked to the rise in prices, something that is finally included in the agreement, and due to the refusal to agree on a rise for the past year, which has been left out of the new AENC. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1262845/sindicatos-y-patronal-firman-el-nuevo-acuerdo-salarial-hasta-2025/

ANDALUCIA

How to vote by post in Spain’s regional and local elections:
– On May 28th, local elections (known as elecciones municipales in Spanish) will be held throughout Spain. There will also be regional elections in most autonomous communities held on the same day, though not in Andalucia.
– The deadline for requesting a postal vote is May 18th 2023.
– By e-mail: You can request your postal vote through the Correos website, where you must prove your identity through an online ID such as the digital certificate of Cl@ve password and provide the address to which you want the voting material to be sent.
– At the post office: You can also request your postal vote in person at any post office in Spain. This must be done personally by each voter, except in case of illness or disability (proven by official medical certification) when the request can be made by an authorised third party. In order to speed up the procedure, Spain’s national postal service offers the option of making an appointment beforehand, which you can do through the Correos app or website.
You will need valid ID and to prove your address. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230510/how-to-vote-by-post-in-spains-regional-and-local-elections

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Change of weather in south of Spain this weekend with drop in temperatures and possible rain:
– Spain’s state weather agency Aemet is warning that the weather in Andalucía could take a turn for the worse from this Friday, after several weeks of summer-like temperatures.
– In Malaga province, Aemet forecasts a drop of up to 9 degrees depending on the municipality. Therefore, in Malaga city the maximum temperature will go from 30 degrees at the beginning of the week to 21 degrees on Saturday or 20 this Sunday. The minimums will also drop, from the 19 degrees this Wednesday to the 14C expected this coming Sunday.
– There is a probability of rain on Friday night or Saturday in the Andalusian provinces of Almeria, Granada and Malaga. If it does come, the rainfall in Malaga is not expected to amount to much, and it would occur mostly on the coast,” said José Luis Escudero.
For now, Aemet sets these possible showers in Malaga city at 80% until 12noon on Saturday. Before dropping to 50%. A token 20% probability is set for Sunday, when a day of sun and clouds is expected.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/change-weather-south-spain-this-weekend-with-20230510164825-nt.html

MALAGA

10,000 retail workers in Malaga called to strike from 24 June onwards: The trade unions have called the strike because of a deadlock in negotiations between employers and employees over moving staff from one workplace to another without compensation. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/10000-retail-workers-malaga-called-strike-from-20230509135033-nt.html

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Almost 50 people in Malaga province arrested in major mobile phone repair investigation for using counterfeit parts:
– During Operation Rotten, more than 14,000 spare parts were seized that authorities claimed were copies of original brands such as Apple, Samsung and Huawei.
– The investigators focused on Malaga-based company Klicfone, which was allegedly importing parts from the Asian market and then selling them to a leading mobile phone repair company – Manzana Rota – with franchises in different areas of the country. According to sources, they have shops and franchises in all eight provinces of Andalucía, as well as Murcia, the Basque Country, Castile and Leon, Aragon and the Asturias. In total, 35 premises were inspected, of which 15 were in Malaga. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/almost-people-malaga-province-arrested-major-mobile-20230510133136-nt.html

ALPUJARRA

Extreme race with 750 athletes will run day and night through 20 municipalities of the Alpujarra this weekend: {Translation, summary}
– The second edition of the Ultra Trail ’20 leguas de la Alpujarra’ will be held from 12 to 14 May with the participation of 750 athletes over a distance of 100 kilometres and 4,500 metres of elevation gain, combining competition with the dissemination of the natural and cultural heritage of the Alpujarra region.
– This event is very demanding on a physical level and is divided into three types of participation designed to offer a sporting experience adapted to the different levels of preparation of the population.
– The first modality, 20 “leguas”, is considered by the organisers of the event as the queen modality, with a total of 100 kilometres and an approximate accumulated difference in altitude of 4,500 metres.
– The second modality, 10 “leguas”, has been created to open up the event to other participant profiles and the aim is to bring together the same technical characteristics, landscape and terrain as the queen modality, adapting to those participants who cannot cope with events of more than 15-20 hours. It is a 50 kilometre route with a target level of 2,000-2,500 metres.
– The third and last modality, 2 “leguas”, called the family distance of the project, is 10 kilometres long and is designed for all kinds of public. The aim of this last event is that those who are just starting out in trail running or those who specialise in short and fast distances can take part in this project and enjoy the Alpujarra of Granada on the day of the race. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/alpujarra-carrera-extrema-750-atletas-dia-noche-20-municipios-la-alpujarra/ 

CÁDIZ

A hospital in Pascual confuses 14 year old’s meningitis symptoms with having been “raped and on drugs”, and the young woman dies: {Translation, summary}
– A young girl from Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Cádiz, and only 14 years old, died “because”, according to the Bufete Ortiz Abogados, it seems that “in the Emergency Department of the Hospital Virgen del Camino de Sanlúcar, they confused her meningococcal meningitis with a diagnosis of having been drugged and raped, activating the protocol Violence against Minor. This wasted precious time, the so-called golden hour, in finding the diagnosis”. After 2 days of tests pursuing the incorrect diagnosis, she died.
– The aforementioned hospital centre assures that “the action followed” by it “was evaluated at the time, by the corresponding hospital commission, not detecting anomalies” in it. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1262152/un-hospital-de-pascual-confunde-una-meningitis-con-estar-drogada-y-la-joven-fallece/

HUELVA

Public toilets for dogs? They are already a reality in Huelva:
– The capital of Huelva has ten units of ‘Pipiguau’, a new urban furniture promoted by the Huelva City Council which will be used to collect dog urine and which has already been distributed in different neighbourhoods of the city.
– As the councillor for Urban Habitat and Infrastructures, Esther Cumbrera, pointed out, “the municipal priority with this new and modern service is to contribute to keeping the streets clean”. In this way, in collaboration with the Huelva-based company Pet Solution Urban, an expert in the construction of this type of street furniture, the Council has proceeded to install the first ten units in different parts of the city, with the aim of gradually increasing them.
– As for the most noteworthy aspects of this furniture, it is worth highlighting that it is a canine urinal that attracts the animal to encourage it to urinate in its space. Thus, for the Town Hall it has been essential “to opt for the most innovative means that have come onto the market, and which have also formed part of a pilot project that was launched previously and which managed to respond to the expectations of users with dogs”.
– Finally, the City Council would also like to ask for the collaboration of the citizens in order to make the correct use of the ‘Pipiguau’, with the aim of being able to contribute together so that this revolutionary service can fulfil its important role in the city.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1262738/banos-publicos-para-perros-ya-son-una-realidad-en-huelva/

UK

Baby born from three people’s DNA in UK first: A baby has been born using three people’s DNA for the first time in the UK, the fertility regulator has confirmed. Most of their DNA comes from their two parents and around 0.1% from a third, donor woman.
The pioneering technique is an attempt to prevent children being born with devastating mitochondrial diseases.
– Fewer than five such babies have been born, but no further details have been released.
– Mitochondrial diseases are incurable and can be fatal within days or even hours of birth. Some families have lost multiple children and this technique is seen as the only option for them to have a healthy child of their own. There is technically a risk of “reversion” where any defective mitochondria that are carried over could gain in number and still result in disease. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65538866

EUROPE

Eurovision 2023- Here are the first 10 finalists and some new rules:
– The Scandinavian acts demonstrated their clear strength at the first semi-final at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Liverpool, held on Tuesday evening.
– Loreen, representing Sweden for the second time after her win in 2012 and this year’s favourite, qualified for the Eurovision final on Saturday, May 13. Her gloomy electro-pop act was a highlight.
– The other favourite of the competition, Käärijä from Finland, also made the cut for Saturday’s final. Wearing a neon green jacket, the young Finn galvanized the audience with his performance combining metal, hip hop and electro-pop.
– Alessandra from Norway also qualified with a powerful up-tempo number featuring amazing vocals. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-2023-here-are-the-first-10-finalists/a-65573232

TRAVEL NEWS

Spain to pay national bus and train tickets for young people this summer: Spain’s government said Tuesday it was slashing the price of state bus and train tickets by up to 90 percent for young people this summer, a day after it announced it would pay 50 percent of their trans-Europe Interrail passes. The reductions, which will be valid for a three-month period starting on June 15th. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230510/spain-to-pay-national-bus-and-train-tickets-for-young-people-this-summer

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These are the next dates Air Europa pilots plan to strike at all bases in Spain: The Spanish union of airline pilots (Sepla) has announced a call for eight new strike days for May 22, 23, 25, 26, 29 and 30 and June 1 and 2 at all Air Europa bases and work centres in Spain. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/these-are-the-next-dates-air-europa-20230509110910-nt.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Andalusia will host the largest team tennis events worldwide in 2023: {Translation, summary}
– November will be the month in which the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup will be held in Andalusia. As previously announced, Malaga will host the Davis Cup Finals from 21-26 November, and Seville has today been confirmed as the venue for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from 12-17 November. As part of the agreement, Seville will host the final of this competition for the next two years, with an option to extend for a third year.
– It was also announced today that Cordoba will host the Billie Jean King Cup finals and the Davis Cup finals, in the junior category, at the end of the year, on a date yet to be announced.
– For more information you can visit the websites of the two competitions: http://www.billiejeankingcup.com and http://www.daviscup.com
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/deportes/Andalucia-mayores-eventos-equipos-mundial_0_1791722247.html

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Tennis News- Madrid Open overshadowed by allegations of sexism and gender inequality- World’s top female tennis players have voiced their outrage:
– After the trophies were handed out to the winning doubles pair of Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad-Maia, as well as the runners-up Gauff and Pegula, the players were waiting for their customary victory speeches. They smiled and held their trophies in front of assembled photographers, but not a microphone was in sight.
– It is understood that WTA representatives were informed of the decision to deny the female doubles players from taking the mic only midway through the doubles final, leaving no opportunity to react. Meanwhile the finalists of the men’s doubles and both singles tournaments were all given the opportunity to speak after their respective matches. While tournament organizers have given no indication as to why the four female players were muted, the events on Sunday had been preceded by serious allegations of sexism and gender inequality throughout the two-week event. Part of the criticism was the discrepancy in the size of cakes handed out to the male and female singles winners.
– Belarus-born Aryna Sabalenka was given a single-tier cake after winning the women’s final, while men’s singles winner Carlos Alcaraz was given a multi-tier cake that had to be held up by several people for a photo opportunity. Fans and players were left fuming over the optics the two photos displayed, leaving many to call out the tournament for being misogynistic.
– The event assigned all-female ball crews to men’s matches played on the grandstand court, with the uniforms featuring short, pleated skirts and crop tops. Fans had previously noted that there appeared to be two different variations of the ball kids’ outfit, one which saw the girls don the often labelled “sexist” outfits and another more standard selection of a shirt and shorts, worn for women’s matches. Following the backlash, the outfits were changed for the men’s final between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, with the ball girls instead wearing three-quarter-length skirts as they worked the match. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/madrid-open-a-tournament-mired-in-controversy/a-65578519 

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

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

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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La Bamba’s jam session: Come along this Thursday 11th May to La Bamba’s jam session in Viñuela for an evening of great live music. All musicians and singers welcome. Starts at 8pm. Beautiful outside venue. Email: Ash all Lola @aol.com

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III Villa de Torrox Motorcycle Day: Sunday, May 14
– Motor enthusiasts that they can register even on the day of the event, for an amount of 10 euros, which includes three drinks in addition to the popular paella.
– Clothing and merchandising stands will open at 10am, plus an exhibition of Honda, Kawasaki and Kymco motorbikes, as well as a display of vintage motorbikes.
– At twelve noon the route through the streets of the municipality will begin. They will set off in the direction of El Peñoncillo until they reach Torrox and after passing through the old town they will go down to El Morche to return to Avenida El Faro.
– There will be prizes for the Farthest Biker, the Newest Motorcycle and the Club with the highest number of participants. You will be able to enjoy the acrobatic exhibition that Luis Lino will offer in the afternoon, followed by a performance by the Lito Fernández Roots Quartet and entertainment by Dj Worzel. 

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Cool & Groovy at Posada La Plaza: On Friday May 12th Cool & Groovy play live at Posada La Plaza, our first evening gig of the year there. Fantastic setting in Canillas de Albaida, if Steven Spielberg designed a set depicting a beautiful Andalucian village square it could not be more idyllic than this!
Covers of David Bowie, Madness (yes with the mad sax), The Beatles, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel (yes, with all the harmonies), Neil Young, Bob Dylan and much more.
All played on electric Fender guitars, acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and alto saxophone with 2 part harmonies.
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So to book your table (and a room at La Posada situated right in La Plaza if your are coming from afar) call 952553254 or 609167127.
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2. Black with sparkle effect split thigh maxi cami dress.
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SPAIN

Socialist Admin Setbacks – Inability To Slow Inflation Leads To Strikes Demanding Higher Wages In Many Sectors; More of the New Progressive Laws Challenged (see article below this one): {DigameXtra, 9/5/23}
– Disappointed with Sanchez’ ineffective anti-inflation measures, labour groups take action. The strikes that are either in effect, or planned for action in coming weeks: Retail workers (Malaga), Court Officials (national), Air Europa pilots, Air Traffic Controllers (national) and Health Care Workers (regional & national). Farmers are dumping milk in Andalucía rather than sell it at a loss.
– Sanchez’ much touted anti-inflation measure, of giving €200 checks to disadvantaged families, provides the majority no relief and is seen as insignificant by struggling workers. One full cart of groceries does not alleviate raging inflation for the other 51 weeks of the year.
– Unemployment numbers only show improvements due to the gov’t changing the status of some work contracts. They now count people as annually employed in their new statistics, even if it is a temporary, renewable contract, with only a few months of work throughout the year. Previously these people were considered unemployed during periods when not receiving a paycheck. Now they have been subtracted from the unemployed numbers. Thus, when comparing the old figures with the old style stats, to current figures using the newly defined stats, it appears there is an improvement. But is a false comparison.
– The EU ministers continue to challenge new Spanish programs, complaining there is no proper accounting of expenditures, putting EU Recovery Funds at risk.
– Programs that help control energy prices are set to expire before next Winter. No effective measures to combat the water shortage or illegal immigration have been provided, yet they continue to throw money at dubious programs like offshore wind-farms and sex classes for 1st graders. Feminists are complaining that by promoting trans-sex programs the current administration is negating advances in women’s rights that took decades to achieve. Long-time key gas supplier Algeria is upset with Sanchez’ support for Morocco and their moves on Western Sahara.
– Meanwhile, the conservative parties continue to gain support in pre-election polls.

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Constitutional Court Challenges Filed To Block Key Progressive Laws Recently Passed: {Translation, summary}
– The Constitutional Court (TC) has admitted for processing the appeal by the PP against the recent criminal reforms that repealed sedition and modified the embezzlement laws (EU Ministers also complained about these changes). Also accepted is the appeal of Vox against various articles of the so-called ‘trans law’, as reported Tuesday.
– Vox insisted, among other things, that the ‘trans law’ is “the law that does the most harm to women” because it “eliminates” their “identity” and allows, in their opinion, that “men who supposedly feel like women” enter “private spaces for women” such as “locker rooms, bathrooms, showers or prisons”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-tc-admite-tramite-recurso-pp-contra-reforma-derogo-sedicion-vox-contra-ley-trans-20230509112656.html

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Even Sánchez’s main partners in Congress, ERC and EH Bildu, and his coalition government ally, Unidas Podemos, have strongly criticized the new housing guarantees he lauds: {Translation}
– In statements in Congress, both Unidas Podemos and the majority of the parties that habitually support the measures of the coalition government have shown themselves radically against this new measure, and while the purple formation accuses it of electoralism.
– Most of the left-wing parties believe that the Socialists only seek to mobilize the young vote and complain that they have not contacted their parliamentary partners. Both ERC and Bildu have pointed out that the guarantees of the Official Credit Institute (ICO) to finance home purchases is a model that has failed in other countries, such as Great Britain, and that repeating this model in the housing market is a “useless” measure.
– “It is to finance with public money the purchase of a home for a few, inflating prices and promoting indebtedness and the real estate bubble,” stresses the deputy from Bildu, who asks the Government to “get fully involved” in other issues such as taking measures to stop the high prices of the shopping cart.
– For his part, the BNG spokesman in Congress, Néstor Rego, has accused Sánchez of wanting to “scratch a few votes.” Rego has agreed with other formations that these initiatives can cause “an opposite effect” and cause housing prices to increase. As an alternative, he has proposed the transfer of powers to the regional administrations to be able to do public housing. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1262153/critica-rotunda-de-los-socios-de-sanchez-en-el-congreso-a-los-nuevos-avales-para-vivienda/

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Squatting is a much more serious problem than the official figures reflect: {Translation, summary}
– The spokesman for the Platform for People Affected by the Occupation, Ricardo Bravo, assures that the official government data underestimates the real problem of squatting in Spain and denounces that the new Housing Law will complicate things even more for the owners when it comes to recover their squatted homes.
– The Ministry of the Interior reflects that in 2022 there were 16,726 complaints of illegal squatting in Spain (3.2% less than the previous year). Is social alarm being created or is it really a more serious problem than the statistics reflect?
– It is a much more serious problem than the figures reflect. The Ministry of the Interior only collects complaints for usurpation or trespassing, but does not take into account another form of squatting that we have been denouncing for years, the ‘inquiosucation’, the one who enters a home with a contract and voluntarily stops paying. Nor does it take into account that many affected people decide not to report it because the court processes are very expensive, long and unreliable. So, many people affected look for faster ways through out-of-court solutions, such as hiring an eviction company or economic agreements for which they pay money to the offender, but even so, it is cheaper and faster than the judicial process.
– ‘Inquiocupas’, they are not considered to be squatters because they are defaulting tenants. However, there are legitimate defaulters and also people who seek to abuse the system. It is very easy to differentiate who is a defaulting tenant with no predisposition to pay, from one who is looking for a real solution, because in this case we see their files in Social Services, applications for rental assistance, negotiations with the landlord to lower the price… that is, we see voluntariness. When there is no such voluntariness, they are ‘inquiocupas’ who know how to take advantage of the system due to the perks offered to them by Royal Decree 11/2020.
– Bravo also says that homeowners are not the only victims of squatting, which is true because many victims are neighbours of buildings squatted by mafias. We are talking about thousands of families who suffer from this problem, who have to put up with problems of coexistence in their community or even bigger problems, such as drug trafficking, because there is a squatted flat in their urbanisation and yet they are not listed anywhere as victims of squatting.
– Does the government’s new housing law favour squatting, as some opposition parties denounce? Without issue it will worsen the situation for landlords because it is an excessively protective law for squatters. It does not regulate ‘inquiokupaciones’ and only extends the deadlines so that these squatters can lodge appeals and stay longer in the property. Furthermore, it obliges the small owner to present a document to certify that he is not a large landlord (5 or less properties) and, in assets belonging to banks or investment funds, these owners are obliged to offer a social rent to any vulnerable family, knowing that the control of all these assets is held by squatting mafias who make an economic profit. In other words, the entire management of the law and the bureaucratic burden is transferred to the owner, not the squatters. Furthermore, the resources of private landlords are used to provide housing solutions for vulnerable people, when this should be a state responsibility. The moment the state obliges private individuals to support these families, private property is put at risk. The State delegates its functions to the owners. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5125766/0/entrevista-ricardo-bravo-plataforma-afectados-ocupacion/

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Spain Considers Either Doubling Minimum Investment for Golden Visas or Abolishing the Program:
– Spain could become the next European country to abolish the Golden Visa Program following the proposal of a left-wing party negotiating the matter with the government. The Head of the Spanish Mas Pais party, Ingio Errejon, told reporters on Monday that he has reached a preliminary agreement with the Social Security Ministry that would terminate the Golden Visa Program.
– Spain’s Golden Visa scheme permits non-EU nationals to acquire residency in this country if they make an investment of at least €500,000.
– According to a report of El Pais, the government is considering either increasing the minimum amount of investment required for the Golden Visa Program or abolishing the scheme, which was proposed by the Mas Pais party.
– Errejon said that the golden visas encourage speculation in housing prices in this country, stressing that the program does not bring benefit to the national economy and expels the local population. “Spanish citizenship cannot be bought,” Errejon pointed out while stressing that the scheme has led to a “brutal” surge in housing prices and pushed locals out of their neighbourhoods without creating any new jobs. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-considers-either-doubling-minimum-investment-for-golden-visas-or-abolishing-the-program/

ANDALUCIA

Puleva unilaterally breaks with the Andalusian farmers- it will not buy their milk: {Translation, summary}
– Puleva has broken off negotiations with Andalusian farmers, who were unwilling to accept the 15 percent drop in the price per litre proposed by the Lactalis group company. Puleva had offered them a reduction of 9 cents per litre and the Andalusian producers, for the most part, rejected this and began a campaign called “I throw away my milk” and every day they wasted 500,000 litres of milk as a means of pressure.
– Faced with the “war of attrition”, the company had no choice but to sit down at a negotiating table. But the Andalusian farmers did not like its proposal either- Puleva proposed to buy all the milk they produce every day, which would have prevented them from selling some litres to other companies that pay them more money for each litre of milk.
– In the end, Puleva has chosen not to give in and has issued a written statement announcing that it has “terminated the negotiating table without agreement”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1261945/puleva-rompe-unilateralmente-con-los-ganaderos-andaluces-no-les-comprara-su-leche/

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Andalusians will be able to pick up medication prescribed by the SAS in European pharmacies: {Translation}
– Andalusians travelling to Europe will be able to pick up medication prescribed by Andalusian Health Service (SAS) professionals at pharmacies in the country they are visiting. In order to collect medication in another country, you must carry your health card. If this does not include a photograph, you must also bring an official identification document that does (ID card or passport).
– Andalusia is one of the first Spanish regions to offer this service, along with Aragon, the Canary Islands, Castile and Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Madrid and the Basque Country, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– The new service is possible thanks to the European innovation project called ‘Generic Cross Border eHealth Services in Spain’. The programme is funded by the European Executive Agency for Health and Digital (Hadea), under the CEF Telecom programme.
– Likewise, European citizens visiting Andalusia will also have the possibility to pick up medication prescribed by professionals from their home country’s health system in Andalusian pharmacies. The countries participating in the launch of the project are: Croatia, Poland, Portugal and Finland, with more countries joining gradually.
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andaluces-podran-retirar-medicacion-prescrita-sas-farmacias-europeas/

AXARQUIA

The illegal use of water in La Axarquía for the cultivation of subtropical crops creates a loss of 10 million euros: {Translation, summary}
– More than 250 of the 299 inspected wells were illegal.
– Allegedly, irrigation was being allowed outside the range of elevation 140, which is completely prohibited, with the consequent economic damage to farmers who were adjusting their irrigation to the legally established.
– The investigators inspected 453,008 square metres of subtropical crops, where they were able to verify the continuous extraction of public groundwater for several years in the body of water known as Metapelitas de Sierras Tejeda-Almijara through 299 exploitations, by means of wells, boreholes and ponds.
– According to a report by the Andalusian Regional Government’s Public Hydraulic Domain Service, which cooperated with the investigation, more than 250 of the 299 uses inspected were illegal, despite the serious water situation in the area.
– The damage caused by the illegal use of water for the cultivation of subtropical crops in the Axarquia region of Malaga could reach 10 million euros, according to the calculations of the Guardia Civil, which is carrying out an operation in which 26 people have already been arrested and 44 are being investigated.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/uso-ilegal-agua-axarquia-cultivo-subtropicales_0_1791421127.html

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San Isidro- Periana: {Translation, summary}
12-15 & 20-21 May
– Tradition establishes that each family donate at least the weight of the largest of its members in wheat and the money raised goes to charitable causes. Regarding the procession, the mayor of Periana explained that it is characterized by “its centuries of antiquity”, by “the twelve hours it lasts” and by “the bundles of wheat that are thrown from the balconies and the stewards who attend to these”.
See the full 5 day schedule of events here,  Calendar in English .
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/periana-ofrendara-mas-de-40-000-kilos-de-trigo-durante-la-procesion-de-san-isidro-patron-de-esta-localidad-axarquica/ 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

“Dirty Politics” – Velez-Malaga Town Hall government team forced to withdraw illegal advertising campaign: {Translation}
– The Electoral Board of Vélez-Málaga has forced the PSOE and GIPMTM government team to withdraw an advertising campaign for being illegal and has given them three working days to do so, a period which expires today.
– The secretary general of the Partido Popular, Rocío Ruiz, explained today at a press conference that the PP had submitted a letter to the Electoral Board “questioning the legality of an advertising campaign placed on billboards and bus shelters in most of the municipality, as well as on buses and other displays, in which they take credit for future improvements and works, which have not been awarded or even tendered”.
– Ruiz validated the reasons given by the PP. “The Electoral Board shows that this government team, made up of PSOE and GIPMTM, is playing dirty, that it is not complying with the rules and is thus forced to withdraw an advertising campaign. It is a shame that our Town Hall and this government team are once again in the news for not complying with the law”, lamented the ‘popular’ member of parliament.
– Thus, the letter from the Electoral Board explains: “This Electoral Board understands that we are faced with a clear case of ‘sale of achievements’, prohibited under the provisions of art. 50. 2 LOREG, and it is also clear from previous resolutions of the Provincial Electoral Board that institutional advertising, which in a period that does not coincide with the electoral campaign may be perfectly legal, becomes contrary to electoral regulations once the elections have been called, which is precisely what is happening in this case with the images in question, as they do not refer to any specific announcement of a public work or project in execution or foreseeable execution, but rather to alleged improvements introduced in the town of Vélez-Málaga by its Town Hall”.
– The letter ends by explaining: “Therefore, the Town Council of Velez-Malaga is required to remove all the posters/billboards installed in bus shelters, bus stops and similar spaces that have the characteristics described in the images within three days”.
– For Rocío Ruiz, this favourable resolution to the complaint of the ‘populares’ “makes it very clear who complies with the law and who believes to be above it”. “The residents of our land already know who governs us and have the opportunity to change this and bet on a much-needed change that will transform our municipality once and for all in the elections on 28 May,” Ruiz concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-electoral-obliga-al-equipo-de-gobierno-del-ayuntamiento-de-velez-malaga-a-retirar-una-campana-de-publicidad-por-considerarla-ilegal/

EUROPE

Sweden to Simplify Rules for Obtaining an EU Blue Card From November: The Swedish authorities have said that the country is planning to introduce changes to its EU Blue Card policy, making it easier for highly skilled foreigners to obtain the document, and more flexible with greater benefits while relaxing some restrictions. The new measures aim to simplify the application process to attract and retain highly qualified workers in the country. The same noted that the changes are expected to enter into force on November 18, 2023. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/sweden-to-simplify-rules-for-obtaining-an-eu-blue-card-from-november/ 

TRAVEL NEWS

6,240 Europeans Will Able Fly to Hong Kong for Free With Cathay Pacific Promotion: Hundreds of Europeans will be able to travel to Hong Kong for free as Cathay Pacific is distributing a total of 6,240 free return flight tickets from Europe and some other parts of the world. Cathay Pacific is distributing the free flight tickets as part of the “World of Winners” Ticket Offers campaign, sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong, in an attempt to lure more visitors to the region. The campaign to enter for the free ticket to Hong Kong started May 9, 2023, and will end on May 15, 2023. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/hundreds-of-europeans-will-able-fly-to-hong-kong-for-free-with-cathay-pacific/

SPORTS

Football News- ‘Done deal’? Rumours of Messi leaving PSG for Saudi Arabia abound:
– Considered one of the greatest football players ever, Lionel Messi is widely rumoured to be leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for an unnamed Saudi Arabian club, with a source telling AFP it’s a “done deal”. This would mark the end of an era, with the Argentine legend leaving football’s top tier for a desert kingdom now lavishing its oil wealth on sport.
– Messi will sign a “huge” deal with an as-yet-unnamed club, said the source, who is close to the negotiations that are taking place just months after the 35-year-old lifted the World Cup in Qatar.
“Messi is a done deal. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season,” the source told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The contract is exceptional. It’s huge. We are just finalising some small details,” added the source, who was not authorised to speak to media.
– There was no confirmation from Messi’s current club PSG, which noted simply that he was under contract until June 30 when contacted by AFP. Photo: Lewis Joly. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20230509-done-deal-rumours-of-messi-leaving-psg-for-saudi-arabia-abound 

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DigameXtra No. 2531 Tuesday May 9th, 2023

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Registration for Fuengirola half marathon opens this week: Fuengirola town hall will open the registration platform for the town’s sixth half marathon on Sunday 14 May. The 21-kilometre race, approved by the Spanish Athletics Federation, will take place on Sunday 12 November, and, once again this year, a five-kilometre route has also been included for those with reduced mobility. Participants of the half marathon must be over 18 years of age, and over 16 for the five-kilometre race. Registration for the main race costs 15 euros, although members of the Fuengirola Athletics Club, and the first 100 runners to sign up, will pay ten euros. Info & register: https://www.dorsalchip.es/carrera/2023/11/12/VI_Media_Maraton_Fuengirola.aspx 

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Wilson Morissette- tunes from the 50’s – 70’s: Wed, 10 May 21:15
Hotel Helios, Paseo San Cristobal, 12 18690 Almuñécar.
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Johny Chiu, performing songs of Julio Iglesias: Sat, 13 May 9pm
Restaurant Table Mountain, Comares. FB 

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Romeria de Teba 2023 Pilgrimage: 12-14 May
– Thursday the 11th the floral offering in honor of San Isidro Labrador takes place starting at 7:30 p.m.
– From noon on Friday 12 begins the Pilgrimage 2023 with the opening of the bars on the esplanade of La Puente, where much of the entertainment will take place. At the musical level, from 23:00 hours acts the group Indiana, with the best of national and international pop rock of the 80s and 90s; at 1:00 turn of Pop FM, covering songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. After him, from 2:30 to 6:30 in the morning, local DJs close the party.
– The big day of the pilgrimage is Saturday 13. From 11:00 a.m., the wagons, floats and horse riders begin their journey through the streets of the town on their way to the banks of the Guadalteba River, with rest stops at the Lucero Mill and the esplanade of the Batanes. As on Friday, the music will start at 23:00 hours, with the performance of Esencia, flamenco fusion with pop rock. At 1:00, Calle Botica, with more than a decade on stage, with the best of today and yesterday. Again from 2:30 to 6:30 in the morning, local DJs close the party.
– For Sunday 14, at 12:30 will take place the Romera Mass and from 13:00 acts the children’s group Imagínatelo. At 19:00 Luna de Plata will perform and at 21:00 the Romería de Teba 2023 will come to an end. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/Romeria-Teba-2023-longevas-provincia_0_1790821569.html

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Nerja Festival of San Isidro Labrador 2023: May 13 to 15
– Sat, 13 May, a concert in the Plaza de España of Nerjeños artists Nuria Fergó and Antonio Cortés will kick off the celebration of the festival. It will be on Saturday, May 13 at 10 p.m. in the evening.
– Sunday, 14 May, eve of the Pilgrimage of San Isidro, in the Plaza of Spain at 22.00 pm the concert of La Húngara (flamenco).
– On May 15, the day of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, at 11.00 am will take place the Holy Mass in the Church of El Salvador and the offering to the saint enlivened by the choir of the Peña Nerjeña. After its completion, there will be the traditional tribute to the farmers. The pilgrimage will leave at 12.30 pm from the Balcon de Europa to the Hermitage of San Isidro, in the grounds of the Cueva de Nerja. Once there, at approximately 14.30 pm, the senior group of the Municipal School of Music and Dance will perform in honor of the saint. During the afternoon, music and dance will be offered in three areas. In addition to the area for the youth, with performances by DJs and flamenco groups, they will enjoy a picnic of local artists in the enclosure. Horse lovers will also have their space with a horse show and music. Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/nerja-preparada-para-celebrar-la-festividad-de-san-isidro/ 

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Almuñécar X edition of the Romería de San Isidro: Sun, May 14
The pilgrimage of San Isidro will begin after the celebration of mass in the Church of El Salvador, scheduled at 9:30 am. After that, the pilgrims will begin the journey of the carts to Caicillos in Torrecuevas, all through La Vega and the bed of the Río Verde. 

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Almuñécar XXIV edition of its Gastronomic Fair: June 9 to 11
El Majuelo Park. Establishments registrations have already begun.

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Flamenco Series at El Majuelo Park, Almunecar:
Free and ticketed events, June thru September 2023.
Full info: https://www.redentradas.com/?entradas=la-cana-flamenca-2023&provincia=granada&cpro=18&eid=1341 

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– Beautiful decorative blanket box and matching mirror Blanket box 84 x 46 x 52cms Mirror 99 x 59cms Price 95€ (sold together)
– Bamboo rattan desk with 3 compartments. 70 x 57 x 100cms Price 40€
– Sofa. Neutral color 2 seater sofa 185 x 90cms. Price 100€
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For Sale: Ozark Tran Gazebo 3.35m x 3.35 m (11ft x 11ft)
€20, Trevor / Lynn, Nerja 646923700 

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For Sale: Motorbike bag. Measurements 40 x 40 x 20.
2 side zip pockets and a front zip pocket. Fits onto the back of the motorbike seat (we used on a Harley). Used but good condition.
Sturdy bag with supported sides. Selling as we no longer have the motorbike. 18 euros
Deb, Torrox Campo. WhatsApp on 711001710
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For Sale: Dog Food. 12 kilo bag of Eukanuba dry dog food.
It is the grain free chicken flavour and very good quality, ordered from the UK but my dog now has a digestive issue and cannot have normal dry food.
Cost 59.99 Euros plus delivery will sell for 50 Euros, expiry date end of November on pack, pack is unopened and sealed. Adult dogs medium to large breeds. John, Torrox campo but can meet.
Email: johnmlovell@gmail dot com
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AXARQUIA

More than a hundred investigated for illegal irrigation of subtropical crops in the Axarquía: {Translation}
– More than a hundred people, including farmers, businessmen and members of irrigation communities, are being investigated for alleged illegal irrigation of subtropical crops in the Axarquia following a complaint by the Environmental Prosecutor’s Office. The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Civil Guard has so far arrested about thirty farmers who have subsequently been released, although they will have to testify in the Court of Instruction number 1 of Velez-Malaga.
– It is an operation against illegal wells and water looting “which has as its epicenter a series of subtropical plantations in the Axarquia”, reveals Juan Cano in Diario Sur. In the operation they investigated “crimes against natural resources and the environment, and extraction of water”. Found was “the clandestine extraction of more than one million cubic meters of a groundwater body (called Metapelitas de Sierra Tejeda-Almijara) through three illegal wells that have been operating for years and have been used to irrigate subtropical plantations, mainly avocado”.
– The second infraction investigated by Seprona “refers to the diversion of water managed by several irrigation communities, which administer this resource to a number of authorized plots”. This water would have been used “in more than 220 hectares of unauthorized area in the last five years, which would have caused damage to the public water domain in excess of one and a half million euros”. The total number of wells and ponds located in this irrigation community “amounts to nine, of which seven are illegal”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/mas-de-un-centenar-de-investigados-por-regadios-ilegales-de-subtropicales-en-la-axarquia/

TORROX

Sand replenishment works begin on Ferrara beach, Torrox Costa: {Translation, summary}
– During the coming weeks the sand will be replaced, this time with river sand. As explained Medina, it is a much more compacted sand and more useful to stabilize the beach, because if another type of sand would be used it could be lost quickly by the currents. In addition, finally it will be covered with excess sand from the area of the breakwater. He apologized to the residents of Europa Avenue and users of this beach area during the weeks that will last this action, so necessary, which is to improve this beach to enjoy it during the coming months. Source & Photo, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/comienzan-los-trabajos-de-reposicion-de-arena-en-la-playa-de-ferrara/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Hammer Attack Robbery in Velez-Malaga parking lot, Two Arrested:
{Translation, summary}
– Agents of the National Police have arrested in Velez-Malaga two brothers, aged 22 and 28 years, as allegedly responsible for the assault on a user of a parking lot in the town. The investigated allegedly hit the victim with a hammer on the head, causing serious injuries for which he needed medical-surgical treatment. During the investigation, the police officers arrested the mother of those arrested for selling narcotic substances, and her two sons were also reported as suspects in a crime against public health. During the search of the house, four doses of cocaine, two tablets of hashish pollen, 280 grams of marijuana, a precision scale, a compressed air carbine, 150 euros and the clothes used by the two investigated in the assault were seized.
– The victim was in the office of the facility -waiting for the manager who was attending to another customer- when he was attacked by two hooded persons, who, without saying a word, hit him twice on the head with a hammer, causing him serious injuries. The perpetrators stole the victim’s belongings, as well as effects from the room. According to witnesses, the assailants, in addition to the hammer – which due to the force used was found on the floor with a broken handle – were also carrying a firearm.
Source & Photo, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/detienen-en-velez-malaga-a-los-responsables-del-asalto-a-un-usuario-de-un-aparcamiento/

MARBELLA

The Board gives a “non-extendable” term of 10 days to vacate the Ojén Eco Reserve: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía has sent an injunction by which it grants the Eco Reserva de Ojén a “non-extendable” period of 10 days to vacate the facilities and move the more than 100 animals housed in the natural area, in order to comply with the “resolution of expiration” of the administrative concession issued last February.
– The regional Administration warns that if compliance with the “resolution of expiration or the eviction of the space in question is not verified within the period granted, it will proceed to execute in a subsidiary manner the transfer of the imprisoned animals, and if necessary, the dismantling of the facilities deemed appropriate”, to include the “initiation of the administrative eviction proceedings”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/Junta-improrrogable-Eco-Reserva-Ojen_0_1790222889.html 

GRANADA

Montefrío’s ‘chorreao’ oil wins the award for the healthiest EVOO in the world: {Translation, summary}
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) ‘Montevilla Chorreao’ from the Granada municipality of Montefrío is the healthiest in the world . This has been determined by the jury of the international contest The World Best Healthy EVOO 2022-2023 (The 10 Best EVOOs in the world), one of the most prestigious in the sector and in which EVOOs from all over the world participate.
– The ‘Montevilla Chorreao’ oil from the San Francisco de Asís cooperative in Montefrío has won the gold medal in the healthy composition category. In addition, the Montefrieño oil has also received three other awards in this important contest. Among the reasons for the victory, its healthy composition in fatty acids, biophenols and oleocanthal stands out. This is a natural anti-inflammatory, present in the oil, which causes the sensation of itching in the throat when tasting it. Specifically, Montefrieño oil has achieved third place for its oleocanthal content and fatty acid composition. Along with this, it has also been crowned sixth in the world for its composition in biophenols. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/aceite-chorreao-montefrio-gana-premio-aove-mas-saludable-mundo/ 

GASTRONOMIA

One of the least expensive Michelin Star restaurants in Spain is in Malaga- its menu and its menu: {Translation, summary}
– Dani Carnero’s restaurant Kaleja {pic}, right in the center of Malaga,
at C/ Marquesa de Moya 9, provides haute cuisine, giving real prominence to the stews, to the traditional and as always to the local product. The prices of its menus are 90 and 110 euros. The first, the Memory Menu, offers four appetizers, six savory dishes and three sweet dishes. The second one, the Grand Menu Memoria, is a bit larger: four appetizers, nine savory dishes and three sweet dishes.
Grand Menu Memoria: 110 euros
Add Wine Pairing: 50 euros
Memory Menu: 90 euros
Add Wine Pairing: 40 euros
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/Estrellas-Michelin-baratas-Espana-Malaga-menu_0_1790821684.html 

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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

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DigameXtra No. 2530 Monday May 8th, 2023

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– 12th – Minigolf Day Out. Join us for a fun packed day at La Herradura playing mini golf, boules and lots of other activities €27 pp includes coach fare and a day out at La Herradura Mini Golf. All equipment provided and pick ups to include the BP Garage at Torrox and Maro
June
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd – Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. Price €25pp includes guided tour, coach and drivers gratuity
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Bio Beach “The Wednesday Lecture Series” is moving locations:
Bio Beach Restaurant has closed its doors!!
– IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hence, for those who like to continue joining us for programs, please reach me directly to be added to our mailing list at norma2kk@aol.com. This will be my last advert until October. We will feature some in DigameXtra in the Fall.
For more information on the U3A programs, contact Alison, its President at u3aalison@gmail.com.
– Quiz Day, Embrace Mother Earth has been moved to Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach: Wed. May 10th at 11am. Join us for a fun and social morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) where you’ll be able to review our planet’s highlights including our oceans, islands, landmarks, and more. We urge you to make tables of 4 (or we’ll do it on the spot) so that a friendly challenge can determine which table will win a token gift for the 4 winning individuals! We promise you a gentle mental exercise that may reveal a surprise or two! I hope you are curious and fearless enough to join us!
– IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Wednesday Lecture Series will take a break from June through September 2023. We will welcome you back on October 11th at 11am with the captivating Power Point Presentation of the State of Hawaii breath taking views. Norma will share culturally relevant tidbits from her 30 years+ as a resident of Oahu. New location: Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach.
Have a great summer!!

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“Flamenco- Show in Progress” in Torrox: Sunday, 14 May, 8pm
“Recelo” by Rafael Ramirez. Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox
Info & tix: https://mientrada.janto.es/espectaculo/evento/TRXRECELO 

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Attention Patti Smith Fans: Documentary Screening
Thursday 18 May, 8:30pm at CulturaMva, Malaga
Patti Smith: Electric Poet (Patti Smith, la poésie du punk).
This is the latest documentary about a living legend in the history of music and punk: Patti Smith. An artist who reversed the codes of rock’n’roll and poetry with an unwavering style that has made her one of the most unique voices of her generation.?
Landing in New York on the ashes of the post-hippie culture, the twenty-something Patti Smith will upset all the existing codes: cliché rock’n’roll, excessively prosaic poetry. During her fifty-year career, with only one commercial success, she achieved the feat of becoming a living legend without ever leaving the margins of society.
Reservations from May 15 through May 18 at
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Take a look at the documentary information on website.
+34 952133500. C/ Ollerías 34, Málaga. Video Link


And for hardcore Patti fans: Patti Smith at CBGB’s, NYC
Video Link {ADULT LANGUAGE WARNING, all 3 parts are on youtube}

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LIV Golf is coming to Andalucia on 30th June – 2nd July, 2023: Watch Sergio Garcia, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson + more.
Big names. Big energy. Secure your ticket fast before prices go up soon.
Real Club Valderrama, San Roque, Cádiz, Spain
Info & tix: https://www.livgolf.com/events/valderrama 

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Schedule for Concert Series- XX Aula Municipal de Flamenco de Málaga: Doors open 7pm, show at 7.30 p.m.
5 Performances remain- Free, but requires you collect admission invitation in advance. May 8, June 26, Sep 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27
Invitations can be collected on the day of the event, from 9.00 to 14.00 hours, in the Department of Festivities in Camino San Rafael (Nave de Servicios Operativos) or in the Cultural Center itself at Calle Ollerías from 16.00 hours.
Venue: C/Ollerías, 34, Málaga. +34 952133500
Info: https://www.pellizcoflamenco.es/chato-de-velez-aula-flamenco-malaga/ 

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Cívitas Puerto Banús international yoga festival: 26-28 May
The free event will offer more than 30 outdoor yoga classes as well as meditation sessions, sound baths, live music, healthy food and a craft market. More info at: https://puerto-banus.com/primer-festival-internacional-de-yoga

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Antequera 4th Annual Beer Tasting Festival: Sat, May 13 through Monday May 15. It will take place in the town’s bullring. The three-day event offers the opportunity to taste a wide variety of local cuisine, while also presenting a programme of musical performances by several bands from the town.
– On Friday, local singer Julio Orellana will perform at 10 pm, bachata and salsa Morales at midnight and DJ Carlos Madrona will be in charge of taking attendees through until the early hours.
– On Saturday at 6:30 pm the flamenco group María Lara will perform, with singer Carlos Bravo taking over at around 11 pm and DJ Carlos Madrona once more in charge of the last leg of music entertainment. 

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SPAIN

The supplementary aid of €400 for students with special needs can be requested from tomorrow: {Translation, summary}
– The supplementary aid of 400 euros aimed at non-university students with specific educational support needs for the 2023-2024 academic year can be applied for from this Monday, May 8, until September 20. (No mention of where to do so. -Ed.)
– These grants are aimed at people who present a specific need to receive educational support derived from any of the following situations: Disability; severe behavioral or communication and language disorder; autism spectrum disorder; or high abilities.
– In addition to this complementary aid, students with disabilities, severe behavioral, communication or language disorders or autism spectrum disorder may receive direct aid for education, if they study in private, non-subsidized centers, of up to 862 euros; for interurban transportation, up to 617 euros; for school meals, up to 574 euros; for school residence, up to 1. 795 euros; for weekend transportation, up to 442 euros; for urban transportation, up to 308 euros; for books and didactic material, between 105 and 204 euros; for pedagogical reeducation, up to 913 euros; and for language reeducation, up to 913 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/epsocial/igualdad/noticia-ayuda-complementaria-400-euros-alumnos-necesidades-especiales-puede-solicitar-manana-20230507120303.html

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Minister Belarra proposes public supermarkets to fight against the food oligopoly: Ione Belarra, the Minister for Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda, has proposed the creation of “Precios Justos”, a public chain of supermarkets to fight against the “food oligopoly” which, in her opinion, is in the hands of the president of Mercadona, Juan Roig.
President Sánchez announces that the ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial) will guarantee 20% of the mortgage for people under 35 years of age and families with children: 
Vox brings to Congress a fiscal plan that includes an increase in the personal income tax deduction per child, and a list of tax benefits for large families.

ANDALUCIA

The Board will inspect more than 1,000 restaurants: here’s what they will analyse: {Translation}
– Specifically, this campaign will control, among other aspects, compliance with regional regulations on complaints and claims sheets, referring to the existence of the same and its advertising poster, as well as information on the services offered correspond to the full final price, including taxes, and compliance with current regulations on the defense of consumers in the field of catering services, including control to prevent the marketing of unauthorized fish products.
– It will also control compliance with the quality standard of olive oils and olive pomace, in relation to the oil mills; or compliance with legislation on allergens and intolerances, as detailed by the Board in a note on Sunday.
– In particular, required notices will be confirmed such as price according to market (S / M); that the sale of delicatessen products, cheese, or products that can be cut from a main piece is made by weight units; that the supply of molluscs or crustaceans is made by weight or by units and indicates, in the latter case, its number.
– Also, that an invoice or proof of payment is provided with its obligatory content; that the establishment can prove the traceability of its products; that unpackaged water is dispensed free of charge by the establishment, and that, if the service of bread and snacks or appetizers is charged, its cost is reflected in the menu or price list.
– The catering inspection campaign carried out in 2022 resulted in 1,183 inspections in 642 establishments visited in the autonomous community. The inspection personnel detected non-compliances in 116 cases, 17.9% of the total.
– The non-compliances detected by the inspectors were mostly related to the non-availability of a complaints and claims form in the establishment; to not having the prices of food and beverages displayed; to the fact that the food and beverage menus or price lists are not located both outside and inside the restaurant, and also to verify that in establishments that serve at the table, a menu or list containing the totality of what is offered, with express mention of the products, services and prices, is provided before the service is rendered.
– In addition, non-compliances were detected for not complying with the obligation of sale by weight units when charcuterie products, cheese or other products susceptible of being cut from a main piece are offered to the public; and for not complying with the obligation of sale by weight or by units when mollusks or crustaceans are offered to the public.
– From the Board have remarked that, in case of any issue or query on consumer issues, citizens can contact Consumer Responde, a free information and advice service to consumers and users promoted by the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Junta de Andalucía.
– It is a multichannel service, which can be accessed continuously through the telephone number 900 21 50 80, www.consumoresponde.es, or by email consumoresponde@juntadeandalucia.es
Advice can also be received at the Provincial Consumer Services of the territorial delegations of Health and Consumer Affairs present in all provincial capitals, as well as in the Municipal Offices of Consumer Information (OMIC), and organizations of consumers and users. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1260537/la-junta-inspeccionara-mas-de-1000-restaurantes-esto-es-lo-que-analizaran/

AXARQUIA

Alcaucín replaces its pilgrimage in El Alcázar with a pilgrimage party in the village due to the risk of fires in the natural area:
– Alcaucín will not hold next Saturday, May 13 its traditional day of coexistence of the pilgrimage of San Isidro in the recreational area of El Alcázar, in the Natural Park Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama, due to the risk of fires because of the serious drought situation suffered by the Axarquia. The event, organized by the Asociación Hermandad de San Isidro Labrador de Alcaucín with the collaboration of the Town Hall of the town, will be replaced by a pilgrimage party in the Plaza de la Constitución with musical performances, tastings and children’s activities.
– There will be a pilgrimage march through the natural landscape, departing at 10:30 am from the church and with several stops for refreshments at the water tank and the Curva de Puertoblanquillo. Afterwards, the pilgrimage will start its way back to Alcaucín, where it is scheduled to arrive at the Plaza de la Constitución around 13:00 hours. The pilgrimage day will be completed with a paella for all attendees at lunch, musical performances by Sefora, Elisa Ariza, the Romero de Alcaucín Dance Group and DJs, as well as games and children’s activities. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alcaucin-sustituye-su-romeria-en-el-alcazar-por-una-fiesta-romera-en-el-pueblo-por-el-riesgo-de-incendios/

MALAGA

Latest batch of tickets for Caminito del Rey gorge walk went on sale Friday, 5 May:
– Tickets for the dates between 26 June and 5 November, 2023 went on sale for agencies at 9am this morning (5/5), and from 10am for individuals, at www.caminitodelrey.info with a price of 10 euros for general tickets or 18 euros for guided tours.
– During these dates, the Caminito del Rey will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30am to 5pm. It will also be open on Mondays 26 June; 3, 24 and 31 July; 4 and 11 September and 9 and 30 October.
– Since last October, the Caminito del Rey has had a visitor reception centre, located in the municipality of Ardales, next to the MA-5403 road.
– Full article with transport, shuttle & parking info: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/latest-batch-tickets-for-the-famous-caminito-20230505100206-nt.html 

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Local court system under increased strain as strike action grows:
More than 1,000 hearings in Malaga province have had to be suspended so far in the ongoing walkouts by administrative staff. The staff involved, who help prepare cases for more senior officials, want a pay increase in line with their superiors who secured a settlement last month. As it now stands, there is no sign of a breakthrough in talks as the backlog of work continues to grow daily. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/local-court-system-under-increased-strain-strike-20230505114744-nt.html

EUROPE

Russia’s war on Ukraine latest news update: The Wagner group appears to do a U-turn on Bakhmut withdrawal plans: Russia’s Wagner mercenary group appeared on Sunday to ditch plans to withdraw from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, saying they had been promised more arms by Moscow and suggesting they may keep up their assault on what Russia sees a stepping stone to other cities in the Donbas region. Full article:
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-war-ukraine-latest-missile-attacks-air-raid-alerts-continue-2023-05-07/ 

SPORTS

Tennis News- Madrid Open- Carlos Alcaraz wins title with victory over Jan-Lennard Struff:
– World number two Carlos Alcaraz retained his Madrid Open title with a three-set victory over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. The 20-year-old Spaniard won 6-4 3-6 6-3 for his fourth trophy on the ATP Tour this season, and 10th overall.
– Alcaraz is the second man to defend his title in Madrid, after compatriot Rafael Nadal did so in 2014.
– He will replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings by simply playing in Rome next week.
– Alcaraz’s victory in Madrid means he has won back-to-back tournaments, having won the Barcelona Open in April, and demonstrates why he is among the favourites for the French Open, which begins on 28 May. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/65521743 

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F1 News- Verstappen storms from ninth place to Miami GP win: Verstappen easily beat Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez to win the second edition of the race on Sunday. Verstappen was the 20th of 20 drivers to pit after he started the race on hard compound tires but easily passed Perez for the lead on lap 48 of the 57-lap race. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso finished third for his fourth third-place finish in five races to start 2023 while Mercedes’ George Russell was fourth ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/formula-1-max-verstappen-easily-wins-miami-grand-prix-after-starting-ninth/ar-AA1aS01z

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DigameXtra No. 2529 WEEKEND EDITION Friday May 5th, 2023

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

 

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Birthday Fun at Minigolf La Herradura:
– Are you searching for an exciting, inexpensive way for your child to enjoy their pronoun-of-choice birthday amongst friends and family just 50 metres from the beach in La Herradura? Why not book at Minigolf where the kids can run free over the grounds learning and playing Minigolf, racquet and lawn games, petanca and whatever else you’d like to bring along.
– Pictured are 30 youngins celebrating a nine year-old’s birthday a couple of weekends ago. Booked from four to six in the afternoon, the parents had to drag them home at eight, they were having so much fun (the kids that is). With 1110 square metres to run around in and so much to do there was no staring at phones and iPads, just old-fashioned outdoor play, ruddy cheeks, and a myriad of mischievous rule interpretations in all sports and games played.
– These events are self-catering though tables, chairs, music and of course all equipment is provided for the astounding price of only for six euros per child 12 and under. (The price for teenagers and adults is 8,50€ per person.) As such, you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake, snacks and drinks saving on food costs in the process. There is a small booking fee depending on the amount of time requested for reserving the entire venue as a private party.
– Parties are available morning, noon or night, the grounds are fully lit, any day of the week. Feel free to ring Scott Huston on +34 603 416 632 with any questions you might have and/or booking availability. Your child and the others are sure to have a whale of a time and be well looked after.
– We could not be easier to find. We are just two streets off the beachfront Paseo Andreás Segovia, directly behind the childrens’ playground, the market, Centro de Salud, and post office. For more information and to see a Google map of our location (contact tab), photos, etc, please visit our website: http://www.minigolflh.es
Hope to see you on the special day, Scott/La Herradura
Keeping it Cool
With summer arriving unexpectedly and demanding attention like a rude party guest, I’ve been scrambling to find a way to keep the area playable during daylight hours. I’m gaining on it, the key word here being mist.
Already in place though is the fact that the entire grounds are fully, tastefully lit from the gloaming on. There is a great Chill Out vibe with “music in the air/and lots of lovin’ everywhere,” as Mr. Benson is wont to croon. We are currently open until 9:00pm but beginning in June that will be extended until 10:00 and we’ll take it from there. 

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Torrox Primavera Party: Saturday, May 6, from 6pm
La Granja sports complex.
In addition to the usual bus lines, which will be operational until eleven o’clock at night, extra buses will run until 5am. (I could find no more details regarding the late night bus arrangements. -Ed.) 

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Competa Spring Festival: Sat, 6 May. From 10pm. Free.
SAU + DJs. Explanada del Pabellon Municipal 

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Taste of Malaga at Balcón De Europa (Nerja): 5-7 May
Friday May 5
12:00 p.m. Opening of the fair.
12:15 p.m. Cooking pata negra, with Sergio Paloma, chef of the restaurants Kanema and Pata Negra 57 and paired by Jesús Mª Claros.
1:15 p.m. Get to know, taste and pair our Malaga cheeses. Workshop and paired tasting of local cheeses and wines.
2:00 p.m. It’s time for beer, craft and malagueña: learn how craft beers are made and tasted.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
6:30 p.m. Fresh and casual cuisine on the beach: show cooking with the Raw Lounge restaurant.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
Saturday May 6
12:00 p.m. Enjoy the colour, flavor and landscape of Málaga: show cooking by Carlos Pardo from Oliva restaurant.
1:00 p.m. Bread and oil, the basis of the Mediterranean diet: tasting and workshop of artisan breads and Málaga EVOOs.
2:00 p.m. From the pig to the walk! Presentation and tasting of local meat sausages.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
6:00 p.m. Sea, sound of waves and embers: show cooking by the Paco El Churretero restaurant team.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
Sunday May 7
12:00 p.m. International Competition of Popi Ham Cutters. Duel of master ham cutters. Who will be the best?
2:00 p.m. Solidarity dishes for a social good. Enjoy the teachers’ ham for a good cause.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
8:00 p.m. Closing of the fair. FB 

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Elrow returns to Malaga this summer and launches its ticket pre-sale- without providing many details: Event is Sat, 19 August. So far very few details are known about what this new party will be like, not even a location; what they do say is an XXL stage, another three normal ones, again more than 30,000 people at the event and around 30 artists who will make up their line up.
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Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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

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

 

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Malagalingo Spanish School:
In Malagalingo Spanish School in Torrox Costa you can meet new friends and also find:
– Only conversation lessons, no grammar from 7€
– Playful approach and not struggling Group Lessons
– Private lessons adapted to your needs
– INTENSIVE COURSES to increase your level in just one week
All in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
We invite you to your FIRST FREE TRIAL CLASS, without obligation, in all the groups that interest you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo ; http://www.malagalingo.com 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net  Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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MOTHER’s DAY SALE 10% OFF !
Grab the golden opportunity to try out the best anti-ageing skincare for dry, sensitive or mature skin. All made from the finest botanical ingredients. Highly effective and long lasting. Click on our website to explore. Wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day.
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin

We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
Pinterest @ www.pinterest.es/moonetteskincare  / YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

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For Sale: Cement mixer €20, old but working ok.
Must be collected. Alan, Puente Don Manuel.
Tel. 696030426 

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For Sale: Lounge Furniture.
– Table 75×45 white with glass top only 9 months old. 55e ono.
– Cabinet with book shelf. 70w 46d 116h. White 99e ono only 9 months old.
– TV Stand Cabinet 180w x40 x47 White. 250e ono. Only 9 months old.
Cabinets from El Faro. Reason for selling, selling apartment.
Tony, Torrox Costa. Watsap + 447792579150
Email: tjparton@hotmail.co.uk 

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For Sale: Stihl FS90 Strimmer. The Strimmer comes complete with 100m of Nylon Chord and Harness recently serviced by Mas Motor in Competa. Relocated and now have no use for it. It is located in Competa. €120
John, Competa tel 617979364
Email: johnincompeta@gmail.com 

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For Sale: Tiles. 6 square metres of pale grey 30×7.5 wall tiles. Cost 200 euros. Want 100 euros. We are on the road between Puente Don Manuel and Alcaucin. Call Mavis on 626134579 

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For Sale: BMAX B3 Mini PC, replace that old bulky tower PC with small, convenient, and powerful miniPC, that can do everything a tower can.
Brand New, Set Up & Upgraded
Win 11 Pro v22H2
Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
RAM 8Gb + M2/SSD 256Gb (system) + Pro-Grade 256Gb SDcard (data)
Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth 5.
4x USB3, 2x HDMI, Ethernet, audio mini plug, card reader
Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large display supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter. 
€280 cash. Includes new USB cable UK Logitech keyboard & HP mouse.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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Weekend Trading & Bartering Posts

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Trade: Wanted to exchange, all these items for a reasonable good fountain pen. Six EPNS pieces with 2 spoons + 2 porcelain items made by A&R from the Avis collection + clock (requires a battery, but inexpensive). Contact Richard at Arenas
email: Richard.p.haughton@gmail.com 

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Recommendations & Requests

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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Internet: Can anyone recommend a good company, other than Axartel, for internet please? Vera, Torrox Costa
ozzybaldwin at yahoo dot co dot uk (but unfortunately I have no internet so this won’t connect). Mobile 697293698

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Introducing 41 Club Nerja’s new Chairman:
41Club Nerja members welcomed in new Chairman “Brian Karet”, at their recent AGM. Originally from Leeds, Brian is a retired Doctor, who worked as a GP and in a number of other prominent medical roles before moving permanently to Nerja with his wife Lesley.
Brian thanked outgoing Chairman Peter MacLeod for steering the Club through the challenging COVID years and commented that it was now in a good position and with the strong team around him was hoping to take the Club on to enjoy yet more exciting times.
Are you a past Member or knew about your local Round Table? Did you know that you can continue the same Round Table style fun and fellowship here in the Axarquia and the wider area East of Malaga city?
41 Club Nerja has members from nine different countries and enjoys many exciting activities and gatherings. Private tours in the Caves of Nerja, jeep safaris, sailing trips, cultural and historical tours, friendly informal lunches and bbq’s with friends and family, to mention just a few.
If you like the idea of being a part of this, then come and meet us and see what you think! Simply get in touch in any of the ways detailed below. We’d love to hear from you.
Some of our members live in the area, some visit regularly and some just a few times a year so we have regular activities, but are also a drop in club for some.
Email: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com
phone Steve Ryan on 0044 7546 402770
or you can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook or our website
41clubnerja.org 

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News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article) 
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

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SPAIN

Podemos proposes 20% tax for the “speculation” of “real estate flipping”, buying and selling apartments in less than 2 years: {Translation, summary}
– Podemos proposes to levy a new tax of 20% of the total purchase price on housing sales transactions that take place before two years have passed since their acquisition and a clear “speculative” purpose is detected.
– The idea of Podemos is, on the one hand, to discourage this practice through the imposition of the new tax and, on the other hand, to increase the collection of public administrations when the ‘flipping’ occurs, thus obtaining more resources to increase the public social housing stock. “If someone wants to speculate, let them do it with diamonds or with shares of technology companies, but not with housing. Houses are to live in, not to speculate and make money,” says the Secretary of Program of Podemos, Pablo Echenique.
– In statements sent to the media, he stresses that “it is enough” that in Spain there are “millions of young people and working families who have problems accessing housing, while others play ‘Monopoly’ with a basic good intended to cover a human right”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-podemos-propone-impuesto-especulacion-flipping-inmobiliario-comprar-vender-pisos-menos-anos-20230504083435.html

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Minister Spokeswoman could be fined between 300 and 3,000 euros for repeatedly violating neutrality before elections: {Translation, summary}
– The sanctioning proceedings that the Central Electoral Board (JEC) has opened against the Government Spokesperson Minister, Isabel Rodriguez, for violating for the third consecutive week her duty of neutrality in the institutional press conferences of Moncloa could end up with a fine of between 300 and 3,000 euros, according to the Electoral Law.
– The JEC explains that it has decided to initiate sanctioning proceedings for the criticisms to the PP in the press conference after the Council of Ministers last week, when she was asked about the reaction of the first opposition party to the exhumation of the remains of José Antonio Primo de Rivera from the Valley of Cuelgamuros.
– The arbitration body recalls that article 50 of the Electoral Law prohibits, from the calling of the elections until they are held, any act organized or financed, directly or indirectly, by the public authorities which contains allusions to the achievements or accomplishments of the administration, in the interest of the duty to maintain the principle of neutrality of the public authorities.
– JEC also urges the removal from the institutional website during the remainder of the electoral period of the statements with which she broke the law, asks her to be extremely diligent to comply in future institutional acts and recalls that “every high official is obliged, during the duration of the electoral period, to be extremely diligent to avoid violating the principle of neutrality”.
– Finally, the JEC questions the allegations made by Isabel Rodriguez that she acted with “will to minimize the impact” of the statements denounced by the PP. The Minister argued that her words were removed from the official website, but the arbitration body found that they were removed this same Wednesday, eight days after making them and five days after the complaint, which concludes that it is “reasonable to estimate that the will to minimize the impact” of her words “has been scarce”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ministra-portavoz-podria-ser-castigada-multa-300-3000-euros-vulnerar-neutralidad-20230504151126.html 

MALAGA

The Board only plans to incorporate Riogordo into the Metropolitan Transport Consortium in the short term: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía only plans in the short term to incorporate Riogordo, in Axarquia, in the Metropolitan Transport Consortium of the Malaga Area. Thus, the municipalities of Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo, Benamargosa and Vélez-Málaga will have to wait for future updates of the plan.
– Socialist deputy Josele Aguilar insisted that these municipalities have been requesting their inclusion for years without any response to this demand in the present or past legislature. Aguilar has used his speech to emphasize the fact that Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo, Benamargosa and Vélez-Málaga meet the requirements to be included in the consortium. For the deputy, it is a decision that has to go beyond criteria or technical and economic issues, since there are reasons of territorial cohesion and social justice if we really want to fight against the demographic challenge and depopulation. Source & Photo Credit, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-solo-tiene-previsto-a-corto-plazo-incorporar-a-riogordo-en-el-consorcio-de-transporte-metropolitano/ 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The Vélez-Málaga City Council extends the deadline to request the free urban bus travel vouchers:
– Applicants can benefit with 30 trips each. There are different types of bonobús (bus pass).
– The bonobús Joven Gratuito (between 16 and 30 years), apply at the Youth Delegation of the City Council.
– Bonobús Pensionista Gratuito and Bonobús Familia Gratuito (over 65 years old) to be requested at the Community Social Services.
– Free Bonobús Zones of Low Emission for Drivers, request in the different Tenencias de Alcaldía/Offices of Attention to the Citizen (OAC), in schedule from 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
– Vouchers may be used until September 30. In addition, since April 10, a new urban bus line has been launched to reach the Parque Tecnoalimentario and the Trops Industrial Park, with special attention to the arrival and departure times of workers in the area.
– In addition, a new urban bus line has been launched to reach the Parque Tecnoalimentario and Poligono Trops, trying to adapt the schedules to the arrival and departure times of the workers of the companies in these areas. It operates from Monday to Saturday with 5 stops: Torre del Mar Station; Jurado Lorca; Velez-Malaga Station; Trops and Parque Tecnoalimentario.
The link to apply for the bonobús is: https://bonobus.passcreator.com/
Source

UK

A complete guide to the coronation of Charles III and Camilla:
Find out about the processional routes, the crowns, the six stages of the ceremony and other details of the events to take place this Saturday in London. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-04/a-complete-guide-to-the-coronation-of-charles-iii-and-camilla.html

TRAVEL NEWS

Europeans Can Soon Travel to US Without Proof of COVID Vaccination: Announcing the news, the White House said on Monday that the requirement to present proof of vaccination would officially get dropped on May 11. The same noted that the requirement will get dropped for all international travellers, not only Europeans, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/europeans-can-soon-travel-to-us-without-proof-of-covid-vaccination/

TECH

Brave Search cuts ties with Bing to fully break away from Big Tech:
– Privacy-focused search engine Brave Search has announced it has ditched all third-party indexes like Bing and will be exclusively using its own. The move appears to be an effort to stop relying on technology solutions provided by Big Tech.
– “By default, Brave Search users will now receive 100% of results from the Brave Index, giving users fully independent results. As always, our results will preserve user privacy,” Brave said in a blog post announcing the move. Full article: https://reclaimthenet.org/brave-search-cuts-ties-with-bing

SPACE

Impressive peak of the eta Aquarid meteor shower this May 5: {Translation}
– The Aquarid meteor shower, active during April and May, will peak in the pre-dawn hours of May 5. This year it could be particularly impressive with an expected 120-160 meteors per hour, according to NASA.
– Despite the full moon illuminating the sky and eliminating the faint meteors, the Aquarid meteor shower is among the most intense. In terms of fireball production, NASA camera data ranks it number 6 among meteor showers. These bright fireballs are caused by the Earth encountering a dense stream of debris from Halley’s Comet, much of which was ejected more than 3,000 years ago. Moving at 238,000 kilometers per hour, some of these fireballs leave glowing “trains” in their wake that last from several seconds to minutes.
– The Aquarid meteor shower can be seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres, with higher rates of visibility for observers in the southern hemisphere. This is due to the location of the event in the constellation Aquarius. Meteors will be visible after midnight, but peak hours are from 3 to 4 a.m. until dawn. Regardless of geographic location, an area without light pollution is advisable for best viewing. Pic looks way better if you click on it. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/astronomia/noticia-impresionante-pico-lluvia-estrellas-eta-acuaridas-mayo-20230504122504.html

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Flower Moon 2023- You Can’t Miss This Week’s Stunning Full Moon and Eclipse:
– Many North American full Moon names were published decades ago in guides like The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Each full Moon has multiple names since different Native American and colonial groups who came up with them were influenced by a variety of environments and traditions.
– Flower Moon is the Algonquin name given to May’s full Moon. It’s a clear reference to the blooming flowers that are a common and reliable sight during this time of year in North America and many other parts of the world.
– It’s the heart of springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and this month’s full Moon name bears a clear homage to the season. Called the Flower Moon, it will be at its biggest and brightest on May 5. And if you’re in the right place, you’ll be able to catch a lunar eclipse on the same night, though it’ll take some careful observation to see it.
– Here’s everything you need to know about the Flower Moon, and how to watch the eclipse. Full article: https://www.inverse.com/science/may-2023-flower-moon-how-to-watch 

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Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here 
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, Puente don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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

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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
Facebook Link

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

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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DigameXtra No. 2528 Thursday May 4th, 2023

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Dana & Gianni in concert: Sunday, May 7th, 3pm @ Ziggy’s
If you want to spend a different and pleasant afternoon, join us at Ziggy’s Puente Don Manuel (near the Scirocco, C. Venta Baja, 29713 Alcaucín, Málaga) starting at 3pm we will immerse ourselves in a pleasant sound journey with the splendid melodies interpreted with passion and originality as always. You can eat or just drink. Book your table:+34 642 51 90 17 

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La Noche en Blanco in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– ‘The Good Life’ is the theme for the 143 activities of the White Night 2023, which will be offered to the public free of charge on May 20 between 19.00 and 01.00 hours.
– The program can be consulted at https://www.lanocheenblancomalaga.com/ 

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Car Boot/ Market- Lake Vinuela: Sunday 14th May
This popular monthly Car Boot/ Market is on Sunday 14th May at El Pantano Restaurant car park overlooking Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
Please note: We have moved it from Sunday 7th May (Mother’s Day) to Sunday 14th May to avoid the usual large numbers of diners at the restaurant and car park.
Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
– Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools and garden items.
– Household items, clothes and accessories for sale on many of the stalls
– Plants, shrubs, flowers, fruit and herbs.
– Greetings cards.
– Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. Restaurant & Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee, drinks & food.
Please note: If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
New stall holders are always very welcome to join us. For further information please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on new mobile number 633878471

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Torre del Mar Cocktail Route:
– Friday, May 5 until Wednesday, May 31.
– 12 bars participating, offering €5 cocktails.
– Cocktail passports, available at Tourism Office, filled and returned, will be eligible to win gifts in a prize-draw. 

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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
Bodego Gross Hermanos / Antequera / Ancient Dolmans
El Torcal / Convento Magdalena
– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
Contact Maggie on +34 722879503 / +34 632298062
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For Sale: Zanussi ceramic hob, inset model for mounting in countertop. Excellent condition barely used. Costs 185€ new, selling for 70€
Sean, Torrox Costa. 669665156 tel / whatsapp
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For Sale: Mobility Scooter – Rascal VEO Sport.
Colour Aquamarine. Very good condition. 2019 used very little. Batteries have been replaced. 270w motor. 12v. 22 A/H battery X2. Range 20km.
Can be very easily disassembled to put in a car. One pull of a switch. Pictures on request. €950 ono. Tony, Torrox Costa. Email: tjparton@hotmail.co.uk ; Watsap +447792579150 

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For Sale: Topper Taz sailing dinghy, complete with launching
trailer, sails etc. Located in Torrox area. 500 euros.
644599499. Derek, Sayalonga 

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Wanted: Watches. Watch collector looking for all types of watches. Vintage, Swiss, or any other brands. Cash paid. Ring Ernie, Iznate.
616812765 or WhatsApp with photos.
Or email: ernestiznate at hotmail dot co dot uk

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CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER- For Sale: Glass topped high table. Seats 6-8 people, safety glass with rattan effect.
Can be constructed or dismantled for collection from Nerja. 
The table is used but good condition and please note it is just the table for sale not stools or staging accessories.
I have previously advertised at a higher price but I need gone by Friday 5th May. Now 45€. Matt, Torrox Costa. Tel. 671448072
Email: mattlon At i cloud dot com ; Note: If you want to collect from Torrox Costa it will be 150€.

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SPAIN

The water restrictions you may see in Spain this summer: Much of Spain is currently in the midst of one of the worst droughts it has seen in years. Water restrictions are already in place in some regions, but experts predict the situation is set to worsen. It’s looking like water restrictions are more and more likely and in some areas of the country they have already been implemented. So, what type of restrictions can you expect this summer? Pool filling, daily water cuts, reductions for parks/gardens/services, and other possibilities. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230503/the-water-restrictions-you-can-expect-in-spain-this-summer 

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Government blames autonomous regions for leaving half of the funds for desalination and water treatment plants against drought unspent: {Translation, summary}
– Far from apologizing, the Government spokeswoman, Isabel Rodríguez, has insisted that the Executive is “accelerating” the investments in hydraulic works, with the commitment to dedicate 6,500 million euros to it, and pointed to the autonomous governments as possibly responsible for the fact that last year the investments in this type of works reached only 49% of the foreseen money.
– If we compare the budgets for 2022 and 2023 of the public companies responsible for sanitation infrastructures and the construction of treatment and desalination plants, Acuaes- for the inland and northern river basins of Spain, and Acuamed- for the Mediterranean basins, of the 152.1 and 58.7 million that, respectively, were consigned in the 2022 accounts, only 59.2% and 32.3% were actually invested.
– Rodriguez has insisted that the commitment of the Ministries of Agriculture and Ecological Transition is to invest 6,500 million euros in works “not only against drought, but for all investments in water policy”, in works that are not only already being executed but have been intensified. “Indeed, they are being executed. We have accelerated the pace of execution,” said the minister spokeswoman. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5124445/0/gobierno-senala-autonomias-dejar-sin-gastar-mitad-fondos-desaladoras-depuradoras-sequia/

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Just months after President Sanchez eases corruption penalties to please his friends in Catalonia, Brussels says “Not so fast!”:
– The European Commission proposes a maximum penalty of at least 5 years for embezzlement offenses throughout the European Union, according to the proposal for a directive presented Wednesday to criminalize corruption offenses and harmonize penalties on the continent. This proposal would force Spain to reform the crime of embezzlement again, just months after the previous highly touted reforms, now toughening the two sentences it eased in the last penal reform. (More Sanchez sponsored reforms bite the dust. -Ed.) Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-bruselas-propone-armonizacion-penal-obligaria-espana-volver-endurecer-nuevos-tipos-malversacion-20230503172331.html

MALAGA

Established guitarists head to Benalmádena for flamenco guitar concert series: Benalmádena has announced that its sixth flamenco guitar festival will be staged in the town from Tuesday 9 May until Tuesday 5 December. The event, which is organised by the town hall and the Peña Flamenca La Repompa, will offer a programme of monthly concerts that will focus on the important role the guitar plays in flamenco. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benalmadena-torremolinos/established-guitarists-head-benalmadena-for-flamenco-guitar-20230428154736-nt.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar residents- ‘We don’t want another summer of noise and filth’:
– Weekend Beach festival, Torre del Mar fair, Elrow…for the residents of the area to the west of Torre del Mar, known as SUPT-11 and SUPT-12, summer 2022 was a never-ending ordeal of noisy, dirty large-scale events on their doorstep after two years of peace and quiet during the Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021.
– The approximately 3,000 residents living in the area have written an official complaint to Vélez-Málaga town hall about the noise, dirt and inconvenience of having up to 150,000 visitors descend on the normally quiet neighbourhood throughout July and August.
– After organising a protest in September 2022, they have hired a law firm and have filed an administrative complaint against the Vélez-Málaga town hall as a first step to continue with criminal and civil actions if their request to find an alternative location for the summer macro events in the town is not met. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/torre-mar-residents-dont-want-another-summer-20230502162842-nt.html 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The Teatro del Carmen in Vélez-Málaga resumes its cultural activity this weekend: {Translation}
– The Teatro del Carmen de Vélez-Málaga resumes its normal activity this weekend once solved the breakdown in the elevating platform of the stalls, which forced last week to suspend the cultural programming of the enclosure.
– The cultural space will host this Saturday, May 6, as originally planned, the piano recital by Juan Ignacio Morales Fernández at 20 hours.
– The City Council of Velez-Malaga has also advanced through its social networks the programming of the Teatro del Carmen next week with some new features. On Wednesday 10 and Thursday May 11 will be the Teatro La Carpa, within a school campaign. On Saturday May 13 will be the Biennial of Flamenco, with the show ‘Tacón gitano’ by Vanesa La India and Isabel Santiago at 20 hours. Finally, on Sunday 14 remains at 20 hours the stellar performance of the Cadiz chirigota ‘Los mi alma’, finalist of the COAC 2023.
– The consistory veleño recalls that the play ‘A week nothing more’, postponed on Saturday April 29 by technical incidents, will take place on June 17 at 20 hours. For its part, are still looking for new dates for the heats and the final of the Contest of Young Musicians.
– People who purchased tickets for the play on April 29 will be able to attend the new performance without making any arrangements. Those who are unable to attend on June 17 may request a refund at the place where they purchased their tickets.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-teatro-del-carmen-de-velez-malaga-retoma-este-fin-de-semana-su-actividad-cultural/ 

EUROPE

EU Backs Dutch Scheme to Forcibly Shut Down Thousands of Farms:
– On Tuesday, the European Union’s governing bodies officially backed the Dutch government’s plan to buy thousands of farmers off land to meet the EU’s Natura 2000 program to protect certain environments. About 3,000 so-called ‘peak’ emitters of nitrogen could be shut down under this plan, which provides farmers with 120% of the value of their farms.
– It was not clear until this week whether the EU would allow such schemes, which could run counter to regulations surrounding state aid and subsidies. Brussels said the plan was “necessary and appropriate” because it met the broader goals of the European Green Deal. “The positive effects transcend free market distortions,” the statement added.
– In addition to plans to buy farms with “peak” emissions, or eventually force them to sell if they refuse, the government is offering dairy, pig and poultry farmers a 100% trade in value. In total, around €1.4 billion is expected to be set aside for both farm closure plans.
– If the plan goes ahead, it will not only hit Dutch agriculture, one of the most productive in Europe, but could also affect other countries, given some of the terms of the takeover scheme. The terms say that Dutch farmers are prohibited from moving to other countries and setting up farms abroad, wasting their knowledge and expertise.
– But the plan to close thousands of farms is by no means complete, given that it needs to be managed largely at the state level. The emerging Tractor Protest, which backs the BBB party, not only became the largest party in the Dutch Senate in March, but also one of the largest at the state level, where many farms are located. PM Rutte’s coalition has also had some cracks, with the CDA party sceptical of a general crackdown on nitrogen emissions following the BBB party’s unexpected victory.
Full article: https://totalnews.com/eu-backs-dutch-scheme-to-forcibly-shut-down-thousands-of-farms/
Better article, in Dutch: https://nos.nl/collectie/13901/artikel/2473568-brussel-geeft-groen-licht-voor-uitkoop-piekbelasters-stikstof-in-veehouderij
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Coronation sneak peek during overnight rehearsal: 30 item photo gallery. See gallery here: https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/coronation-sneak-peek-during-overnight-r-idUSRTSISNMT (Photo:Henry Nicholls)

CULTURE

The irrepressible rebirth of the Bauhaus women:
– Maybe you’re reading this article under a flexo light, not realizing that the lamp with a flexible arm was invented by a Bauhaus student. You almost certainly don’t know that the student was a woman named Marianne Brandt. After the legendary German school of art, architecture, craftsmanship and design celebrated its centennial in 2019, the public slowly began learning about the long-overlooked role of women in that creative, utopian experiment wedged between the two world wars. It was not an insignificant role since around 50% of the students were female.
– The Bauhaus school opened its doors just after World War I and admitted students who had fought on the front lines, as well as women who had volunteered with the Red Cross. During that post-war period of pain and misery, the Bauhaus avant-garde and idealistic mindset had to swim against strong currents. “It’s important to understand the historical context,” said Dakota Hernández. “Because of the war, women entered the workforce en masse, which greatly affected society because women were now important in public life.” But in a world steeped in machismo, the vibrant Bauhaus environment enabled its women to become role models of disruptive modernity.
– Marisa Vadillo, a professor at the Universidad de Sevilla, who published her third book (2021) based on her doctoral thesis on the women of the Bauhaus school, calls it an experiment and “the last humanist school in the world.”
– The masterful and unforgettable project to merge art and life is once again thriving at the European Commission’s New European Bauhaus initiative.
– Photo info: Students of the Bauhaus textile workshop pose with humorous diplomas presented by their teacher Gunta Stölzl (back row, second from the right) in September 1930.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-05-02/the-irrepressible-rebirth-of-the-bauhaus-women.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Alcaraz downs Khachanov to reach Madrid semi-finals: World number two Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open with a 6-4 7-5 win over Russian Karen Khachanov on Thursday. Defending his title from last year, Alcaraz will be looking to celebrate his 20th birthday on Friday with a win against either Croatian Borna Coric or surprise German qualifier Daniel Altmaier in his sixth Masters 1000 event semi-final. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-downs-khachanov-reach-madrid-semi-finals-2023-05-03/

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Football News- Lionel Messi, Argentina forward to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season:
– Lionel Messi will leave Paris St-Germain this summer at the end of his current contract. The Argentine World Cup winner had reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to extend his stay for another year but neither club nor player now want to sign the deal. Messi is unconvinced the club can compete at the top of the European game, due to financial issues, while the French champions want to focus on developing young talent. He signed a two-year deal in Paris in 2021 with an option to renew for another year but that will now not be activated.
– The 35-year-old was suspended by PSG for two weeks on Tuesday after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission.
– He has interest from Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and an eyewatering offer of about 400m euros (£354m) to play in Saudi Arabia for a year with Al-Hilal.
– Barcelona and Messi would be keen on securing a dream return for the forward to the Nou Camp but, with the La Liga leaders facing severe financial difficulties, a move back ‘home’ looks increasingly unlikely. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65465532 

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Sudden Deaths In Sport- TWO U.S. Olympic Medal-winning Runners Died Unexpectedly This Week, Tori Bowie (32, Wednesday) & Calvin Davis (51, Monday): The events were unrelated. Former 100-meter world champion and three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32, her management company said Wednesday. World Athletics, the sport’s governing body, also announced Wednesday that Olympic medalist Calvin Davis has died at the age of 51. No cause of death provided in either case. Full article: https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/us-olympic-medal-winning-runners-tori-bowie-calvin/story?id=99041567 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

Innovations In Artificial Intelligence Are Not A Passing Fad Whose Consequences Are Being Exaggerated! These Are Transformative Technologies That Will Be With Us For A Very Long Time. The Wave Of Innovation Sparked By AI Will Change The World Far More & Far Faster Than Smartphones Did: {Infotorial, El Pais, summary}
– …It’s always a good idea to be skeptical of any new technology that, we’re told, will “change everything.” Typically, it’s just a lot of hyperbole and exaggeration, and the world doesn’t really change much after all. But sometimes, rarely, a new technology comes along that does set off profound and permanent changes in the lives of billions of people. Today, humanity finds itself facing one such moments. This time everything really will be different.
– The so-called “large language models”- which are not limited to the high-profile ChatGPT from OpenAI – are a type of artificial intelligence that can understand and generate human language, as well as automate functions that until now have required human beings. Other forms of AI have learned to identify and turn huge volumes of text, images, sounds, voices and videos into perfect imitations. They can produce complete sentences, answer any type of question, and can perfectly reproduce voices that cannot be detected as imitations. They are also able to learn a person’s voice and use it in a conversation with another individual who does not know they are talking to an AI-powered computer.
– These models have an infinite number of practical applications. The fight against climate change and the diagnosis and treatment of serious health problems are being tackled more effectively thanks to the use of AI.
– All of this is happening very fast. A report from UBS Bank reports that ChatGPT reached more than 100 million active users just two months after its launch. TikTok took nine months to reach that number, while Instagram took two and a half years. ChatGPT is the fastest adopted technology in history.
– Those who try these technologies are surprised by their immense possibilities. But those who know them intimately and understand the risks they carry can easily see the global chaos they could engender. Scientists, business and security agencies that are heavily involved in the development of AI are raising the alarm about the rapid spread of the new technology. In a recent interview with Fortune’s Alan Murray, Tom Siebel, the head of a major AI group, repeatedly called the risk associated with these technologies “terrifying.” Elon Musk has said that AI could cause “civilization destruction.” Full article: https://english.elpais.com/opinion/the-global-observer/2023-05-03/this-time-its-different.html

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

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

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

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

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The legendary Velez band ‘Los Electroduendes’ will give a special concert in Velez-Malaga this Saturday for its tenth anniversary:
– The celebration, which has the collaboration of the City Council and is free access and outdoors, will take place on Sat, May 6 in the Plaza de Las Carmelitas de Velez-Malaga. First there will be projected on a giant screen the final of the Copa del Rey that Real Madrid and Osasuna are disputing.
– Next, the well-known pop cover band ‘Los Electroduendes’, originally from Velez-Malaga, celebrates ten years of live music and celebrates with a special free concert on Saturday May 6, around midnight. 

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Sayalonga celebrates this Sunday, May 7th, the XXXVII Día del Níspero edition with the distribution of 1,500 kilos of this fruit and muscatel wine: There will be tastings of loquat liqueur and jam. The program of activities will take place in Rafael Alcoba square starting at eleven in the morning. Throughout the day there will be music, delivery of institutional recognitions and other local awards. Craft stalls and typical products from this town in La Axarquía will also be set up. Starting at two in the afternoon, music will begin with the groups of Fandangos de Güi from El Morche, the Panda Arroyo Conca de Estilo Comares, the Rondalla Municipal de Sayalonga, and the Coro Rociero la Blanca Paloma de Corumbela. At 6:00 p.m. there will be a concert of ‘Legado, tribute to El Barrio’. The party will end with the djs ‘We are Sau’. 

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Almáchar celebrates this weekend the Fiestas in Honor of Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde:
– The festivities will be from Friday the 5th to Sunday the 7th of May. On Friday the 5th will be the Tribute concert to El Barrio, ‘Legado’. Marta Soto will perform on Saturday and Julia Garrido on Sunday. The little ones will enjoy children’s entertainment, there will also be sports activities and popular games.
– The program of activities that will start on Friday, May 5 at 9:00 in the morning with the traditional ringing of bells. At 12:00 pm there will be the descent of the Holy Christ from the dressing room to the throne.
– At six in the evening, the little ones will be able to enjoy the dramatized children’s entertainment ‘The Adventures of TrotaCharlie’ by the Aretea – T company. After the performance, cotton candy and popcorn will be distributed to all the boys and girls. The attractions will also have a reduced price.
– The lighting of the festivities is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Every night the D’Vértigo and Metrópolis orchestras will perform in the Plaza de España.
– At 00:00 hours there will be the election of the King, Queen and Bridesmaids. At 01:30 a.m., there will be the Tribute concert to El Barrio ‘Legado’
– On Saturday from 6:00 p.m. there will be performances by the dance groups Alegría, Alboroto and Ballet at the Casa de la Cultura. Then the animation show the ‘Verbena de Lino’. At 7:30 p.m. in the area of the Almáchar river, next to Josefa Gámez avenue, there will be a ribbon race on horseback organized by the Peña ‘Amigos del Caballo. At night, at 00:30, there is a fireworks display and at one, a performance by María Soto.
– On Sunday at 6:00 p.m. there will be a mass in honor of Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde in which the Luz de Luna Choir will perform. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a parade by the Las Lagunas de Mijas Musical Group and half an hour later the procession will start in honor of Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde.
– The festivities will close with a performance by Julia Garrido.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/almachar-celebra-este-fin-de-semana-las-fiestas-en-honor-al-santo-cristo-de-la-banda-verde-2/

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– Pair of wooden benches. Good condition. 1.20 x 80 x 45cms. 50 euros each or 80 for pair. Buyer collects.
– Adjustable height pendant light, for over dining table. 40 kms diameter. fully working with bulb. 50 euros ono. Can deliver.
– Triple spot ceiling light 70 euros ono. Fully working complete with bulbs. Can deliver.
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For Sale: Glass topped high table. Seats 6-8 people, safety glass with rattan effect.
Can be constructed or dismantled for collection from Nerja. 
The table is used but good condition and please note it is just the table for sale not stools or staging accessories.
I have previously advertised at a higher price but I need gone by Friday 5th May. Now 45€. Matt, Torrox Costa. Tel. 671447072
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For Sale: Dining Table and Chairs. €144
Large glass topped dining table ( 5 feet long X 3 feet wide ) on wrought iron frame. Comes with six dark brown leatherette dining chairs. Can be viewed at El Penoncillo (Torrox Costa). Photos sent on request. Paula, Torrox Costa
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COVID

Andalusia registers almost 1,700 cases of covid and 30 deaths in the last week: {Translation} 05/02/2023 12:55
– Andalusia has registered 1,682 cases of covid in the last week, half that of the previous week, and thirty people have died, three more, according to data offered this Tuesday by the Ministry of Health and Consumption.
– The incidence of infections in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age stands at 91.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, five points less than a week ago. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1256796/andalucia-registra-casi-1700-casos-de-covid-y-30-muertes-en-la-ultima-semana/

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Malaga records 388 new Covid infections, registers ten deaths last  week: {Translation, summary}
– The province of Malaga recorded 388 new infections last week. Also, in this period ten people have died with or from the disease. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-contagios-Covid-fallecidos_0_1789321890.html

SPAIN

New tax on empty homes- up to 150% surcharge possible: {Translation}
– Thursday, April 27th, the new housing law was approved with a majority of votes in the Council of Ministers, following the agreement reached between the coalition government, plus EH Bildu and ERC, enough for a safe majority, which now passes to be processed in the Senate before being published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
– The law, that contemplates some changes with respect to the initial draft of 2022,  incorporates new features such as the extension of the ceilings for the updating of the rental price, a new definition of what is considered a stressed area and changes in the payment of fees to real estate agencies. 
– In this sense, the new regulation also contemplates changes with regard to vacant properties. Thus, it will offer city councils the option of establishing economic penalties for those owners who keep their properties empty, with the aim of encouraging them to come onto the market. However, this decision will be a municipal one.
– Municipal councils may apply a surcharge on the Real Estate Tax (IBI) of up to 150% in these cases. As stated by the real estate portal Idealista, a vacant property will be considered to be one that remains unoccupied continuously for a period of more than two years, except in certain justified cases, and provided that the lessor is the owner of four or more properties.
– “This situation of unoccupancy will be declared by means of an administrative procedure with a hearing of the taxpayer”, indicates the above mentioned portal. Therefore, local councils will be able to apply a surcharge of 50% for dwellings that have been vacant for two years, and it will be possible to reach 100% if they have been unoccupied for more than three years.
– Likewise, the new regulation contemplates that this percentage may reach 150% if these dwellings belong to owners who have two or more residential properties in the same municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5123376/0/nuevo-impuesto-viviendas-vacias-ley-vivienda/

ANDALUCIA

Sanchez Snow Job in Andalucia, the community where Spain’s  Government distributes the least: {Translation, summary}
– President Pedro Sánchez only delivered 68% of funds committed to Andalucia last year. The Ministry of Finance qualifies that these are only “provisional” data and accuses the Board of investing even less. Meanwhile, Sanchez puffs out its chest for “the record investment” for Andalusia in 2023 in self adulating campaign speeches without clarifying what specifically is being provided. Cataluña, that does not want to be part of Spain or even speak Spanish, had 7 times as much as Andalucia. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/andalucia-comunidad-gobierno-invierte-espana-20230502070729-nts.html 

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400,000 liters of milk per day to the sewer until a price agreement is reached: {Translation, summary}
– Milk producers from provinces such as Seville, Malaga and Granada have begun to throw away the milk to draw attention to the drop in the price of the product meaning since last Monday the loss of some 400,000 litres a day that they expect to continue until there is an agreement with the French multinational.
– The company, with which hundreds of farmers throughout the autonomous community work, is “imposing” a new contract in which the price of a litre of milk is reduced by nine cents, which would mean losses per farmer of 20,000 euros per month, according to COAG Granada.
– As a sign of protest against the “coercion” of the company, farmers in Granada and throughout Andalusia have begun to broadcast videos in which they show themselves throwing away all the milk produced. Salvador Merino, owner of the Merino Domingo farm, explains in his video that the situation they are going through is “quite extreme” since “Puleva does not want to collect the milk.” This farmer assures that with the contract that they are imposing “we are going to be ruined, they want the cows to end in Andalusia”. Sources, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/ganaderos-plantan-puleva-preferimos-tirar-leche-firmar-contrato-abusivo/ &
https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1256770/400000-litros-diarios-de-leche-a-la-alcantarilla-hasta-alcanzar-un-acuerdo-de-precios/

MALAGA

Malaga’s famous flamingo lagoon dries up: The most important wetland in Malaga province and one of the most renowned areas of biodiversity in Europe has almost disappeared due to unseasonably warm temperatures. La Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, in the north of the province, is almost bone dry. A lack of rain paired with higher-than-usual temperatures in recent weeks have turned the area into a salt desert, and this year it is not habitable for flamingos. These birds feed on plankton as well as algae and small crabs that they would usually find in the water. Instead the area has become a mudflat, with a very high salinity level. And with the lagoon so dry, these birds do not even land. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/antequera/malagas-famous-flamingo-lagoon-dries-up-20230428190402-nt.html 

GRANADA

Forest fire extinguished in Órgiva: {Translation}
– The Andalusian Forest Fire Extinction Operational Service (Plan Infoca) has considered controlled this Monday, at around 8:20 a.m., the forest fire that had been declared in Órgiva this Sunday, in the Río Guadalfeo area.
– Infoca has continued working on its auction and liquidation with a group of forest firefighters, an environmental agent and a fire engine. Aerial means had been deployed this Sunday to the Río Guadalfeo de Órgiva area to work on its extinction: a medium-heavy helicopter and a cargo plane. Finally, Infoca has considered the forest fire in Órgiva extinguished at 9:00 p.m. this Monday. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/controlado-incendio-forestal-paraje-orgiva/ 

EUROPE

M’aidez for Macron- Paris Burns as Hundreds of Thousands Rally and Riot Against Globalist Govt on May Day:
– As people across Europe danced around the Maypole to mark the coming of Spring after another harsh winter mired by economic deprivation, the people of France did their own form of traditional dance, that of rioting against an out-of-touch government behind the walls of a palace.
– Compared to last year, when just 116,500 citizens marched throughout France on May Day, official Ministry of Interior figures estimate that some 782,000 poured out onto the streets on Monday, with some 112,000 in Paris, alone. The numbers are a clear sign that the protests against Macron do not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, despite the ‘Jupiterean’ leader’s pleas to the public to give him 100 days to turn around the ship – to which the unions in return promised “100 days of anger”. Full article with many photos/vids: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/05/01/maidez-for-macron-paris-burns-as-hundreds-of-thousands-rally-and-riot-against-globalist-govt/ 

RECALLS

Cadbury chocolate products recalled over listeria contamination fears:
(While this alert is intended for an UK audience, some of these items may have made their way to Spain. -Ed.)
– Thousands of Cadbury dessert products have been recalled from supermarket shelves after fears emerged over food poisoning. Food giant Müller said the “precautionary” move to pull the Cadbury chocolate products was made following fears of contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
– The following Cadbury products may be affected:
Daim Chocolate Dessert – use by 18 May
Crunchie Chocolate Dessert – use by 17 May
Flake Chocolate Dessert – use by 17 May
Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert – use by 18 May
Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert – use by 18 May
Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six pack) – use by 18 May
– Müller has advised customers who have already bought the products to not eat them and return them to the store for a full refund (with or without a receipt). Consumers are being asked to contact Müller on team_cccare@muller.co.uk or 07354 835 893 for further information. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/nutrition/cadbury-chocolate-products-recalled-over-listeria-contamination-fears/ar-AA1aD03v 

SPORTS

Tennis News- Alcaraz Marches Past Zverev In Madrid: Alcaraz was dominant from the outset in Tuesday’s clash, barely putting a foot wrong in his 6-1, 6-2 triumph against the two-time champion Zverev on Manolo Santana Stadium. He dropped just eight points behind serve and was a constant menace on return as he broke the German’s serve four times in an emphatic 83-minute triumph. Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-zverev-madrid-2023-tuesday 

TECH

iOS 16.4.1 (a): Apple Suddenly Releases 1st-Ever iPhone Rapid Security Response Update:
– This is new. For the very first time, Apple has released a Rapid Security Response (RSR) update to iPhone users, with a corresponding RSR for the Mac. It represents a change in how Apple will launch smaller updates- as indicated by the number of this one. After iOS 16.4.1, you might legitimately have expected iOS 16.4.2 as the small update before iOS 16.5 lands. But no, we now have a letter, and even parentheses, to attach to the numbers: here comes Apple iOS 16.4.1 (a).
– Here’s how Apple describes RSRs: “Rapid Security Responses are a new type of software release for iPhone, iPad and Mac. They deliver important security improvements between software updates – for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly, such as issues that may have been exploited or reported to exist.” Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/05/02/ios-1641-a-apple-suddenly-releases-1st-ever-iphone-rapid-security-response-update/ 

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The Dumbing Down of Society – Why Learn Anything When You can Ask ChatGPT For Instant Answers? – ChatGPT sends shares in online learning giants into tailspin:
– Shares in companies that specialize in publishing school textbooks and offering online classes took a big hit on Tuesday after signs emerged that AI-bots such as ChatGPT were eating into their business. The admission sent shockwaves through the ed tech sector pushing Chegg’s share price down by almost 50 percent and hammering similar companies such as UK-based Pearson, that lost 15 percent in London. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230502-chatgpt-sends-shares-in-online-learning-giants-into-tailspin

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Decoder reads thoughts recorded by a brain scanner:
– This decoder has been called semantic, and rightly so. Previous interfaces recorded brain activity in motor areas that control the mechanical basis of speech, that is, the movements of the mouth, larynx and tongue. “What they can decode is how the person is trying to move their mouth to say something. Our system works on a very different level. Instead of looking at the low-level motor domain, it works at the level of ideas, of semantics, of meaning. That is why it does not record the exact words that someone heard or pronounced, but rather their meaning,” said Huth. The resonances recorded the activity of various brain areas, but to achieve this feat, researchers focused more on those related to hearing and language. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-05-02/decoder-reads-thoughts-recorded-by-a-brain-scanner.html &
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

Google AI pioneer says he quit to speak freely about technology’s ‘dangers’:
– A pioneer of artificial intelligence said he quit Google to speak freely about the technology’s dangers, after realising computers could become smarter than people far sooner than he and other experts had expected. “I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google,” Geoffrey Hinton {pic} wrote on Twitter.
– In an interview with the New York Times, Hinton said he was worried about AI’s capacity to create convincing false images and texts, creating a world where people will “not be able to know what is true anymore”. “It is hard to see how you can prevent the bad actors from using it for bad things,” he said.
– The technology could quickly displace workers, and become a greater danger as it learns new behaviours. “The idea that this stuff could actually get smarter than people – a few people believed that,” he told the New York Times. “But most people thought it was way off. And I thought it was way off. I thought it was 30 to 50 years or even longer away. Obviously, I no longer think that.”
– “That so many experts are speaking up about their concerns regarding the safety of AI, with some computer scientists going as far as regretting some of their work, should alarm policymakers,” said Dr Carissa Veliz, an associate professor in philosophy at the University of Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in AI. “The time to regulate AI is now.” Photo: Mark Blinch. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-ai-pioneer-says-he-quit-speak-freely-about-technologys-dangers-2023-05-02/ 

OTHER

Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk-Rock Troubadour, Dead at 84:
– Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian singer-songwriter whose most enduring works include “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Carefree Highway,” “Early Morning Rain,” and “Rainy Day People” – died on Monday, the CBC confirmed. He was 84.
– “I can’t think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don’t like,” Bob Dylan once said. “Every time I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever.” Full article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/gordon-lightfoot-dead-obituary-1234716529/ & Video Link

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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

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DigameXtra No. 2526 Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

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What’s On

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices.
***Trips***
May
– 12th – Minigolf Day Out. Join us for a fun packed day at La Herradura playing mini golf, boules and lots of other activities €27 pp includes coach fare and a day out at La Herradura Mini Golf. All equipment provided and pick ups to include the BP Garage at Torrox and Maro
June
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd – Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. Price €25pp includes guided tour, coach and drivers gratuity
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page 

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Wednesday Lecture Series at Bio Beach Restaurant Has New Location:
Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche has closed its doors! (I have confirmed this with their manager. It was a great restaurant, sorry to see it go. Good luck to Eric & crew! -Ed.)
– IMPORTANT: Hence, for those who like to continue joining us for programs, please contact me directly at norma2kk@aol.com. We will feature this advert next week as well and a few adverts in DigameXtra in the Fall.
– For more information on the U3A programs, contact Alison, its President at u3aalison@gmail.com
– Quiz Day, Embrace Mother Earth has been moved to Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach: Wed. May 10th at 11am. Join us for a fun and social morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) where you’ll be able to review our planet’s highlights including our oceans, deserts, islands, continents, and more. We urge you to make tables of 4 (or we’ll do it on the spot) so that a friendly competition can determine which table will win a token gift for the 4 winning individuals! We promise you a gentle mental exercise that may reveal a surprise or two! I hope you are curious and fearless enough to join us!
– IMPORTANT Notice: The Wednesday Lecture Series will take a break from June through September 2023. We will welcome you back on October 11th at 11am with the captivating Power Point Presentation of the State of Hawaii breath taking views. Norma will share culturally relevant tidbits from her 30 years+ as a resident of Oahu. New location: Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach.
Have a great month of May! 

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Celtic Music Night with O´Cool & McGroovy: Oscars Taberna in Canillas de Albaida, Thursday May 4th from 8.00pm. Come and join us for a night of live Celtic Music. Guest singers, players, dancers etc very welcome, all in the Celtic tradition. To reserve your table call 601 605 397. 

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Antequera 4th Annual Beer Tasting Festival: Sat, May 13 through Monday May 15. It will take place in the town’s bullring. The three-day event offers the opportunity to taste a wide variety of local cuisine, while also presenting a programme of musical performances by several bands from the town.
– On Friday, local singer Julio Orellana will perform at 10 pm, bachata and salsa Morales at midnight and DJ Carlos Madrona will be in charge of taking attendees through until the early hours.
– On Saturday at 6:30 pm the flamenco group María Lara will perform, with singer Carlos Bravo taking over at around 11 pm and DJ Carlos Madrona once more in charge of the last leg of music entertainment. 

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar May / June Coming events & excursion Press Release:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours mornings only Wednesday and Friday 10.00 till 13.00 For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org
We continue our regular activities: Spanish practice groups (limited numbers per group) Wednesday and Friday. Time 10.00 to 13.00
Our shop will be open Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Donations in good conditions are always welcome.
Evert Thursday – Spanglish. General conversation between Spanish and English friends. Time 16.30
Every Friday – Coffee morning. Come and meet friends and relax in our beautiful garden. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
Wednesday 3rd May – Quiz Night. Please come along to the Centre and have a fun night out with your team of up to 6 friends. Light refreshments will be available and drinks can be purchased. Tickets available at the Centre 6 Euros with a Friends card or 7 Euros without a card. Doors open at 6.00pm and the fun starts at 6.30pm.
Tuesday 16th May – Talk on “The Horses I’ve fallen from” by Helen Harper. Ticket price 4 Euros with a Friends card 5 Euros without, this includes tea or coffee and homemade cakes. Proceeds for fundraising.
Monday 29th May to Saturday 3rd June – Coach Excursion to Segovia, Burgos, Vitoria, Bilbao and Aranjuez.
Ticket price: Double room 550pp Euros, single room 730 Euros with a Friends card without a card Double 570pp Euros, Single750 Euros. Travel Insurance included. 4-star hotels B.B. Departure Proceeds for fundraising.Times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 07.15, Caleta (Vets) 07.20, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 07.30 (55 seater bus).

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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Peunte Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
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 small single items
-Man & Van services
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-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.  
UK: 0044 7846672013
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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.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
NEW SERVICE- Selling Your House? SPW Construction can offer you a bespoke package to prepare your house for sale.
Through our extensive relationships with Agents, buyers and sellers we understand what is required to present your home to potential purchasers.
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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes:
– Installations and Refurbs
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Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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Call us : 669 665 156
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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 in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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BluCee Real Estate: Are you thinking of selling?
We have sales agreed or completed already this year with Spanish, Hungarian, Belgium, Dutch, German, British and clients from other countries. We do not focus on one nationality WE FOCUS ON SELLING!
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
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www.blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja” (formerly Nerja Household Centre):
– Ecron fridge freezer, excellent condition Measurements 54 x 53 x 144cms Price 120€
– Preloved castillan Unit. Natural solid wood. Olive green Waxed Measurements 105 x 36 x 81cms Price 145€
– Stainless steel fish poacher 58 x 15cms 35€
contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com 

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For Sale, 2 items:
– 2 x “Bodyflex” single beds and mattresses, excellent condition. Bed slats are all clean and intact. Mattresses are clean – no stains and have been used as guest beds. Would prefer to sell as a pair for €80 but would consider selling singly for €45 each.
– Weber 75cm Barbecue with ash pit. Very good clean condition. €75
More photos available on request
Buyer to collect from Caleta de Velez
Anne / Caleta. Email: anneconti1956@outlook.com
Telephone or WhatsApp 00 44 7970 841678 

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For Sale: Complete ladies motorcycle gear package. Shark race fusion helmet with spare visor. RST textile jacket & trousers (detachable thermal liners) with knee/elbow pads & back protector. Additional pair of RST leather trousers. Dainese kidney belt, Revit leather gloves & Berghaus waterproof trousers. All clothing suitable for a UK size 12, 5ft 5 lady. Alpinestar boots 38EU & pair of mens Merlin boots size 11UK also included. Excellent condition. Absolute steal at €100.
Email: janeandpaul71@yahoo.co.uk for enquiries/photos.
Paul in Puente Don Manuel. 

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For Sale: Telescope. Meade 114 EQ, 114mm f/8.8 reflector telescope with 4/6/12/20mm eyepieces. Price €60.00 Steve, Torrox, 633891897.

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For Sale: Cecotec Microwave ProClean 3160 Mirror. 700W with 6 Levels, Grill 800W, Capacity 20L, Ready2Clean Coating for Better Cleaning, 3DWave Technology, Timer, Mirror Effect Design
28.7P. x 38W x 48H cm. less than 7 months old, hardly used. Can be seen working. 40 Euros. Contact Steve (Caleta de Velez)
stevebowen555 at gmail dot com
Mob ( Whatsapp) 610 39 22 94

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For Sale, 3 items:
– 1970 Pre-Decimal coin set in presentation pack with original leaflet 25 euro
– Selection of football programs mostly from 1960s. Mainly Manchester United but others include commemorative issue from the 1966 World Cup. All originals. 20 euro
– Soapstone Chess Set bought at Bombolulu Craft Village in Mombasa back in the 1990s. 30cm diameter. Just one piece has been neatly repaired. Being African the figures are animals not the conventional shapes. Therefore the set is more decorative than functional. 30 euro. Photos sent on request.
Brenda – El Penoncillo, Torrox Costa
Tel/Whatsapp 711003687
Email brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

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Wanted: Adult paddle board. Sarah, Nerja.
sarah.mcnulty AT yahoo D0T co.uk

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Wanted: Caravan. Good, clean condition, preferably with 1 fixed bed and 2 other berths. Under 750 kilos, European spec only. No UK registered van please.
Paul, Torrox, 618234367

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Wanted: Ladder, which reaches to the height of a 3 storey house, does anyone have one to sell? Maurice, Malaga
mauricemulvihill @ gmail.com

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Weekend Trading & Bartering Posts

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Recommendations & Requests

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Traffic diversion at El Ingenio Centre on Friday 28 April: On Friday morning around 11-30 am the entrances to & the exit from El Ingenio onto Av Juan Carlos 1 were cordoned off and all traffic was redirected.
Does anyone know if it was a fun run for children that has taken place on a Friday in April in previous years ?
Having been redirected out of the centre, the roundabout on the A356 by the Repsol garage was cordoned off in the direction of Lidl and access was refused, therefore making it impossible to travel back onto Av Juan Carlos. This effectively closed off half the roads denying access to the chemist at El Tomillar on the Av del Sol & the nearby Mercadona store at that time.
For future reference it would be extremely helpful to know when this event was taking place and if it is publicised in advance. Thanking you in advance for any information that readers may have.
Lynne, Trapiche. email: lynne gomm @ gmail dot com (no spaces)

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Meteorologists issue a serious warning- June, July and August heat waves will become more common and intense: {Translation, summary}
– According to information from the State Meteorological Agency , summers in Spain have been heating up since the 1980s, with increasingly common and intense heat waves. Summers have been shown to be getting longer, lasting five more weeks and increasing at a rate of nine days per decade.
– This year 2023, we are experiencing exceptionally high temperatures since the beginning of spring. We are experiencing one of the worst droughts in Spain since 1970 , and there are areas of the country where it has not rained for more than 100 days since the beginning of the year.
– Predictions indicate that May, June and July will bring temperatures much higher than usual in our country. In particular, it will be much hotter than normal in the interior and hotter than normal in the rest of the country, except in the Canaries, where temperatures could be slightly above average. Source, Spanish: https://www.elperiodico.com/es/tiempo/20230430/catastrofica-prediccion-meteorologos-verano-2023-85971548 

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Police and civil guards react- the new Housing Law is “obstructing” the operations against ‘squatters’: {Translation, summary}
– They criticize the fact that their opinion has not been taken into account, as was the case with the failed reform of the ‘gag law’.
– Several unions of the National Police and associations of the Civil Guard have shown their misgivings after approving the Congress the Housing Law considering that it can “hinder” operationally their actions against ‘squatters’ and also in cases of evictions. The criticism is based on the fact that the Government has not taken into account their opinion, as already happened with the failed reform of the ‘gag law’ on citizen security.
– “The new Housing Law does nothing but deepen the insecurity already suffered by police officers in such situations,” said Hugo del Prado, spokesman for JUPOL. According to this police union, with this norm “they will not be able to intervene by surprise as they will have to communicate the day and time in advance of the police intervention for the eviction of the occupied dwelling”.
– The new law incorporates a battery of legal modifications to make evictions of people in a situation of economic vulnerability more difficult, especially when the lessor is a large property holder, and evictions will be prevented when a conciliation act has not been attempted.
– The Executive stressed the difference between actions for non-payment, which requires a court review of the rent default, and is not technically squatting, and those cases in which action is taken against ‘squatters’ who occupy properties unannounced. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-policias-guardias-civiles-recelan-ley-vivienda-entorpecer-operativos-contra-okupas-20230501104951.html

ANDALUCIA

The unions estimate the protesters in Andalusia at 40,000. They warn employers- “There will be a conflict if they do not raise wages”: {Translation}
– More than 40,000 people, according to UGT-A and CCOO-A have mobilized this May 1 – International Workers’ Day – in the various demonstrations called by the two major trade union centers in the eight Andalusian provinces, with the participation of the two general secretaries, Carmen Castilla and Nuria Lopez, in the march of Jaen and with a “clear warning” to the employers: “Either wages rise or there will be labor unrest”.
– Nuria López insisted on the need to “share profits and raise salaries: to put aside corporate greed”, she stressed. “We ask the Government not to give European funds to companies that are unsupportive and yes to those that are co-responsible”. “We cannot allow the cost of inflation to always be borne by working people, without raising wages, when wages are the “fuel that moves this country,” added Lopez. “If this is not the case, we will not be able to go shopping and many self-employed and cooperatives will close: it will be the responsibility of those selfish big companies, which do not put their part of the deal, which is to raise wages.” Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1256331/los-sindicatos-cifran-en-40000-los-manifestantes-en-andalucia/

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Is This The Great Recovery President Sanchez Claims? Bankruptcy filings soar in Malaga and the rest of Andalucía: {Translation, summary}
– The insolvency proceedings filed in the Andalusian courts have grown by 199 percent in the last year, an increase that was already expected by business owners due to the economic situation, the return of ICO credits and the end of the moratorium that exempts debtors in a state of insolvency from filing for insolvency proceedings, which took place at the end of June 2022.
– In Andalusia there are a total of 15 courts with exclusive competence in commercial matters, which last year received 12 percent more cases, although the most common has been the number of insolvency proceedings, which has grown considerably again in 2022. In total, there have been 2,507 insolvencies compared to 838 the previous year, according to the annual report of the Superior Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA), consulted by Europa Press.
– In recent years the holders of these courts have seen a general increase in insolvency proceedings until 2020, which declined due to the pandemic. In 2021 they increased, despite the legally established moratorium due to the crisis generated by the covid, but in 2022 the figure has shot up 199 percent more than the previous year.
– Seville and Malaga are the provinces where there is a higher number of filings, but in all provinces there is still a high number of pending insolvency proceedings at the end of the year, due in part to the accumulated pendency of previous years. The provinces with the highest pendency are Malaga, Seville, Cadiz and Granada, in that order. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/presentacion-concursos-acreedores-dispara-Malaga_0_1788721397.html

AXARQUIA

The Board rebukes Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas for coming to complain rather than promote desalination in the Axarquia: {Translation, summary}
– The territorial delegate of Agriculture and Water in the province of Malaga, Fernando Fernández Tapia-Ruano wanted to “reproach” the attitude of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, on his visit to the province of Malaga, because “instead of coming to commit and exercise leadership by asking the third vice president, Teresa Ribera, for a firm commitment to desalination in this province, he has been dedicated to launching reproaches and putting  obligations on others,” said Fernandez Tapia-Ruano Fernandez.
– According to Fernandez Tapia-Ruano Fernandez, “what Malaga’s residents expected is that Planas commits to these desalination works that, for some time, have been demanded from the Government of Spain, because it is their responsibility. Similarly, “what farmers of Malaga wanted was that the minister had heeded the requests made by Andalucia and that the tax rebate will reach 50 percent, and not 25 percent as approved by the Government”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-afea-a-planas-que-venga-a-reprochar-y-no-a-impulsar-la-desalacion-en-la-axarquia/

MALAGA

Tesla boosts its supercharger network for electric cars in Malaga & Antequera:
– The company, which has had a charging station at El Higuerón since 2018, is finalising the installation of another dozen of its distinctive power outlets on one of the parking areas at the Plaza Mayor retail park in Malaga city. This was confirmed to SUR by some local owners of these vehicles, who said that several of the new points will be “of the latest generation”, with the capacity to charge at a rate of 250 kilowatt hours.
– With a view to making things easier for drivers who need to travel between Malaga and other destinations in Andalucía and across Spain, Tesla is also finalising the installation of another similar facility at a key point on the N-331, near Antequera. That is also expected to be operational before the summer. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/tesla-boosts-its-supercharger-network-for-electric-20230501114020-nt.html 

USA

Aerosmith- US rock band announce farewell tour: US rock ‘n’ roll band Aerosmith have announced a farewell tour to mark more than five decades together. The band, who are now all in their 70s, are well known for hits such as Dream On, Walk This Way and I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing. The 40-date run of shows across North America will begin in Philadelphia on 2 September 2023 and will end on 26 January 2024 in Montreal, via a New Year’s Eve gig in their hometown, Boston. But no UK/European tour dates have been announced so far. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65447052 

TECH

New Atomic MacOS Malware Steals Keychain Passwords and Crypto Wallets:
– Threat actors are advertising a new information stealer for the Apple macOS operating system called Atomic macOS Stealer (or AMOS) on Telegram for $1,000 per month, joining the likes of MacStealer. Threat actors who purchase the stealer from its developers are also provided a ready-to-use web panel for managing the victims.
– “The Atomic macOS Stealer can steal various types of information from the victim’s machine, including Keychain passwords, complete system information, files from the desktop and documents folder, and even the macOS password,” Cyble researchers said in a technical report. This includes information stored in web browsers (e.g., passwords, autofill, cookies, credit card data).
– The development is another sign that MacOS is increasingly becoming a lucrative target beyond nation-state hacking groups to deploy stealer malware, making it imperative that users only download and install software from trusted sources, enable two-factor authentication, review app permissions, and refrain from opening suspicious links received via emails or SMS messages. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/new-atomic-macos-stealer-can-steal-your.html

FINANCIAL

Another US Bank Collapse: Shares of several regional lenders fell on Monday after the collapse of First Republic Bank, the third major casualty of the biggest crisis to hit the U.S. banking sector since 2008. The crisis unraveled after the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March that led to deposit outflows from smaller lenders and fueled fears of similar liquidity crunches at peers. While investors digested the rescue engineered over the weekend by regulators for First Republic’s assets with a pinch of salt, Wall Street analysts were largely sanguine about the deal.
“This marks (the) second largest failure on record. Still, unlike Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the FDIC had a buyer waiting in the wings,” said analysts at Barclays. (A buyer was already lined up? Sounds like this is just a scam by the big banks to bypass anti-monopoly laws and acquire the competition. Quite clearly, the misguided policy of “self regulation” in banking is a failure, just like it is with the pharmaceutical industry & big tech. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/first-republic-collapse-sparks-sector-wide-regional-bank-shares-sell-off-2023-05-01/

CULTURE

Mothers’ Day celebrated in Spain on the first Sunday in May:
– This Sunday, 7 March, is Mothers’ Day this year in Spain. Unlike Fathers’ Day (19 March), there is no fixed date for it- it always falls on the first Sunday in May.
– May 1965 was when Mothers’ Day was moved to May in Spain, because it is the month of the Virgin, and the authorities opted for the first Sunday of that month, as did those in Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal and South Africa, among others. However, in other parts of the world it is still celebrated on the second Sunday in May, such as in Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, China, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, the Philippines and Italy. Refs:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/spain/mother-day
& https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/mothers-spain-first-20220429111429-nt.html 

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Spain bans ‘dwarf bullfights’:
– Spanish lawmakers on Thursday banned bullfighting events featuring people with dwarfism wearing costumes, a move welcomed by disability rights groups but opposed by the actual performers. Groups of people with dwarfism dressed as firefighters have long entertained audiences by chasing young bulls without killing them, in shows considered to be comic.
– While the numbers of self-styled “dwarf toreros” are dwindling, so-called “dwarf bullfights” can still been seen, especially during festivals honouring a town’s patron saint. The law approved in parliament on Thursday prohibits “shows or recreational activities in which people with disabilities, or this circumstance, are used to provoke mockery or ridicule from the public”. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230428/spain-bans-dwarf-bullfights 

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

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DigameXtra No. 2525 WEEKEND EDITION Friday April 28th, 2023

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DigameXtra Welcomes A New Sponsor

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY: Monday, May 1st is Labour Day, A national public holiday. The next national public holiday after that is Tuesday, August 15th, Assumption of Mary. 

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Trapiche Market: We are open this Tuesday and every Tuesday.
09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164
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¡Minigolf La Herradura!:
Ladies, Gentlemen and Kurt, Hold onto your hats! Your one-way ticket to outdoor family fun and games has arrived on the Costa Tropical.
– As its name would suggest, Minigolf La Herradura is in fact located in the picturesque “Horseshoe” bay, just on the Granada side of the border with Málaga province. There you will find 18 holes designed for the whole family, a mix of easy to intermediate holes modeled on a Scandinavian campsite model.
– Also included is an area for racquet sports and lawn games. Air Badminton (wind permitting), volleyball, practice your tennis short game, paddle tennis basic instruction such as serving and volleying technique and much more. All equipment is provided free of charge. Lawn games include croquet, ring tossing and several games designed for youngsters.
– If that were not enough, there are two petanca (boules) lanes with sets of balls for children and adults and proper “river” sand. Not just for pensioners, if you get a kick out of knocking away your spouse’s or friend’s ball sitting confidently near the “boliche” with your final toss and stealing the game, then age doesn’t matter.
***Drum roll please: All-Inclusive Pricing!***
– That’s right, I kid you not. All of this fun is available for one single price. Admission includes unlimited play for the day. Play some minigolf, head to one of La Herradura’s many fine beachfront eateries and return for more fun later.
– Now is the perfect time to visit Minigolf La Herradura with temperatures still (somewhat) moderate during the day and sweater weather after dark, the grounds are fully lit. Our spring pricing is: six euros for 12 and unders, 8,50€ for 13 and over as well as family discounts such as 2 adults and 2 children for only 25 euros. If your jaw just dropped and you’re in a state of disbelief, feel free to ring proprietor Scott Huston for confirmation on +34 603 416 632.
– Opening hours: We are currently open from 11:30am until 2:00pm and 5:30pm until 9:00pm six days a week (closed Wednesday). It is recommended to call in advance though, because I am a one-man band, so to speak, and may be delayed for one reason or another. Also, there may be a private party booked, thus the course closed.
– We could not be easier to find. We are just two small alleys off the beachfront Paseo, directly behind the children’s playground market, Centro de Salud, post office and childrens’ playground. For more information on parking, a Google map of our location (contact tab), photos, etc, please visit our website: www.minigolflh.es
– Hope to see you soon, Scott Huston/La Herradura

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Art Exhibition “Figuras” in Nerja:
Coby Bloemsma is showcasing her latest paintings and objects/sculptures in Nerja for the coming two weeks. The exhibition is in the beautiful municipal gallery in Calle Cristo, also know as the post office street or Calle Almirante Fernandiz in the heart of Nerja.
It’s open every day until the 13th of May.
Opening hours are 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm.
Email: cobyinspain@gmail.com
Or visit her website www.cobybloemsma.com 

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Torrox Spanish History Group meeting – CHANGE OF VENUE!:
The Bio Beach in El Morche cannot open on Monday May 1st for the TSHG monthly meeting. It has therefore been necessary to change the venue for May’s meeting.
The venue for this Monday 1st May’s meeting, starting at 11:00 hrs, will now be held at the MEDIACANA MERENDERO, formerly known as El Ancla.
This venue is the first chiringuito on the beach if you travel along the N340 from Torrox Costa towards Nerja. It is situated just a couple of hundred metres past the turn off for the Viveros Amberes garden centre if you are heading from Torrox costa in the direction of Nerja. It is on the beachside of the road.
Mediacana Merendero is available on Google Maps. There is ample parking at the venue and public transport is available, supplied by ASLA, with a stop at Km. 46 on the N340, which is just 290 metres from the venue.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact me on mob/whatsapp; 693107206, or via email
keithrocksue AT gmail DOT com
Keith / Velez

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Granada Flamenco Cycle 2023: Teatro Alhambra, Granada
– May 11, Thursday, 9pm. Patricia Guerrero presents dance & music
show “Cathedral”
– May 12, Friday, 9pm. Florence Oz presents dance & music
show “Antipodes” (pic)
– May 13, Saturday, 9pm. Rosario La Tremendita (video) presents concert “Principle and Origin”
– May 19, Friday, 9pm. Vuelta a Uno presents dance & music show “Dew Molina- Back to One”
Tickets & info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatros/teatro-alhambra/ & Video Link

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Services Wanted/Offered

Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. By using these services you are helping support DigameXtra.
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Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa: 
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 6:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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Malagalingo Spanish School:
In Malagalingo Spanish School in Torrox Costa you can meet new friends and also find:
– Only conversation lessons, no grammar from 7€
– Playful approach and not struggling Group Lessons
– Private lessons adapted to your needs
– INTENSIVE COURSES to increase your level in just one week
All in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
We invite you to your FIRST FREE TRIAL CLASS, without obligation, in all the groups that interest you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo ; http://www.malagalingo.com 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net  Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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SPRING SALE 15% OFF on All Items!
Grab the great opportunity to stock up your favourite skincare items, or to try out our anti-ageing skincare products, all made from the finest botanical ingredients. Gentle on dry, sensitive or mature skin.
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin

We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
Pinterest @ www.pinterest.es/moonetteskincare  / YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja” (formerly Nerja Household Centre):
– Preloved Castillan locker Natural solid top & frame Yute color Measurements 61 x 36.50 x 82cms Price 95€
– Preloved córner castillan unit Natural solid wood Waxed Beige color Measurements 81 x 54 x 90cms Price 145€
– Stunning preloved Castilian sideboard Natural wooden top Wooden surround Waxed Cafe con leche /chocolate/ grey color Measurements 150 x 38 x 80cms Price 260€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com 

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For Sale: KIA Cerato (black) 2005. 2.0 DOHC, 143 hp, 5 door, manual. Very good condition for year. ITV October
€2750 ono. Tony, Torrox Costa.
Watsap+447792579150 ; tjparton@hotmail.co.uk
Well worth a look. 

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For Sale: Old Spanish Coin. Alfonso XIII 5 peseta coin
Madrid 1892 Silver. Price, €20
jackiecrosby2009 at hotmail dot com
663667950. Jackie, Nerja 

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For Sale: Electric orthopedic bed with wheels, with remote control, with railing, practically new, one seater, three independent adjustment bodies, five planes, with one month of use, with viscoelastic mattress and waterproof cover, free anti-decubitus mattress (cost €98)
Price €350. More pics on request.
Oscar, Torrox-Costa. Tel/WhatsApp 622829333
dulcearoma@protonmail.com 

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For Sale: Daewoo Microwave oven, KOG-2Q17
Height 28cms, Width 46cms, Depth 31cms
1200W Total, 800W Microwave, 1050W Grill
Combination microwave and grill 2200W
Not heavily used, asking 25euros
Can be seen in El Morche tel/WhatsApp +34 655629821
Jennifer, El Morche 

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For Sale: Bikes. 2 collapsible BTWIN adult road bikes in really good condition. Both easily collapse to fit in the car. The white one has 5 gears. €50 each or €90 for both. Location near Lake Vinuela, could meet at El Ingenio.
Contact Kate, WhatsApp 711 003 171
email: Katejblatherwick@gmail.com 

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For Sale: Single duvet, 13.5 tog, used for one week only.
€15. Photo on request. Rita / Torrox
Whatsap 711009940

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Weekend Trading & Bartering Posts

– NEW FEATURE – Weekend Trading Post
This section will appear weekly in the Weekend Edition.
It is exclusively for trading and bartering items and personal services, by private individuals. No businesses, no cash deals.
Submissions for this section must include the following info:
– Specify the submission is for the Weekend Trading Post section.
– What you are offering.
– What you want in return.
– Where you are located.
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Trade Wanted: I have a 2015 Honda motorcycle, 650cc, vgc. What I need is a reliable small car. Let’s swap. Contact Jim from Nerja on example@gmail.com or call 000000000 [Photo attached]

Work exchange: I have 20 avocado trees I am no longer able to harvest myself. If you and some friends would like to pick them for me, we can split them 50/50. Anyone interested? Mary, Archez, tel. 000000000. Email: avotree@gmx.es

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Congress approves law limiting customer telephone waiting time to 3 minutes and regulating robotic customer service: {Translation, summary}
– The Plenary of the Congress has approved, with the votes in favor of PSOE, PP, Unidas Podemos, ERC, Bildu, PNV, Ciudadanos, Más País-Equo, Coalición Canaria, CUP, Foro Asturias, Teruel Existe and Partido Regionalista de Cantabria (PRC), the law that regulates the customer service and that, among its measures, limits to three minutes the telephone waiting time for customer service and regulates robotic attention. In the vote Vox and Junts decided to abstain.
– The regulation limits the waiting time to be attended by telephone in general services of information, claim and post-sale, a reduction of times that will also benefit the people affected by incidents in basic services of the light, the water or the gas. When the regulation comes into force, companies in these sectors will have to report the reason for the problem and give an estimated time for the restoration of supply within a maximum period of two hours, among other measures.
– As for the limits on the use of answering machines with which companies interact with consumers, the new law determines that the service must be personalized, i.e., it prohibits robotic service, when the customer so requests.
– The text also includes guarantees for the care of vulnerable and disabled people, who will be able to choose the format of communication with the customer service department, and makes it compulsory to make public the customer’s evaluation of the care received.
– The definition of operator, the obligation to guarantee that “95% of the requests for personalized attention are attended”, or that the Administration promotes the collaboration of the Council of Consumers and Users and the associations that integrate it with the organizations of businessmen and companies, are other measures included in the text. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-congreso-aprueba-ley-limita-minutos-espera-telefonica-cliente-regula-atencion-robotica-20230427144121.html

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Spain’s amended rape law gets final green light:
– An amended Spanish law aimed at fighting sexual violence won final senate and parliamentary approval on Wednesday after undergoing changes to fix a loophole that let some offenders reduce their sentences, freeing more than 100 offenders and securing reduced sentences for almost 1,000 others, court figures show.
– The amended “Only yes means yes” legislation, which reformed the criminal code to define all non-consensual sex as rape, will now become law after being voted through the Senate, Spain´s upper house of parliament.
– The amendment closed the loophole by toughening some of the penalties lowered by the law, and reintroducing a clause relating to violence, intimidation or overriding the victim´s will. But the amendment enraged Podemos, the Socialists´ hardline left-wing coalition partner, which holds the equality ministry and had championed the legislation. “This is not a step forward but a step back in terms of women’s rights,” said Equality Minister Irene Montero, who has blamed the problem on sexist judges misinterpreting the law. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230427/spains-amended-rape-law-gets-final-green-light

ANDALUCIA

Where Did All The EU Covid Recovery Funds Go? Andalucia Refuses To Document Expenditures: {Translation}
– Seven autonomous communities do not publish information on the amount of European recovery funds that they have executed . An issue that is not trivial, because, according to the estimates of the central government, 54% of the European money assigned to Spain from Brussels has to be executed by the autonomies. This is clear from a report prepared by the Court of Accounts (TCU), the first that this body in charge of auditing the public sector accounts makes on the management of the recovery plan.
– TCU auditors have not received data on the execution of the funds received by Castilla y León , Andalucía , Extremadura , the Canary Islands , La Rioja , Cantabria or Galicia. In addition, the Court of Accounts has concluded that four communities do not offer specific data on public tenders and open calls on their web pages. These are Andalusia and Extremadura (which also did not report the execution), Navarra and Asturias.
– Monitoring the execution of European funds is proving difficult for various reasons. The complexity and bureaucratic burden of the mechanism are mixed with the Spanish administrative labyrinth, with three levels of administration (central, regional and local) involved.
– The government has boasted on several occasions that three out of every four euros of the funds budgeted in 2021 and 2022 have already reached the economy, but the reality is more complex. That 75% of supposed execution are “recognized obligations”, an accounting concept that does not actually reflect the payments that have been made under the plan. For example, the funds mobilized from the central government to the autonomous communities count as recognized obligations, even though the regional administration has not executed what it has received.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5123046/0/siete-comunidades-autonomas-no-publican-cifras-de-ejecucion-de-los-fondos-europeos/

MALAGA

Water Parks Now Open:
– Mijas Aqua Park opens for the summer: The slides, pools, and hammocks of this water park in Fuengirola come to life once again. Mijas and Fuengirola residents get discounts.
AquaMijas is located in C/ Autovía del Mediterráneo, km 1.016, 29651, Mijas Costa, Málaga. See website in English for details.
Info & tix: https://aquamijas.com/en/
– Aqualand Torremolinos opens today, with some limits. The ‘Rapids’ and ‘Black Hole’ attractions are closed. The rides ‘Twister’ and ‘Kamikaze’ will be available alternately throughout the day.
Info & tix, in English: https://tickets-torremolinos.aqualand.es/#

TORRE DEL MAR

Cocktail Route will revitalize the Torre del Mar hospitality industry from May 5 to 31: Users will be able to try the cocktails at a popular price of five euros in 12 affiliated establishments and will enter the draw for different prizes and gifts. Passports that are returned completed will be entered into a draw for different prizes and gifts. The Tourist Office will be the distribution and delivery point for the passports for the participants, who will be able to judge and rate the different cocktails. 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Teatro del Carmen in Vélez-Málaga is forced to temporarily suspend its activity: {Translation}
– The Vélez-Málaga City Council is forced to suspend the activity of the Teatro del Carmen for reasons beyond its control and due to technical problems caused by a breakdown in the elevating platform of the stalls.
– The Department of Culture is making the necessary arrangements to reschedule the performances planned for this weekend, such as the play ‘Just a week’, next Saturday, April 29, and the ‘Certamen Eliminatorio de Juventudes Musicales’, on Sunday April 30. Likewise, new dates are being sought for the ‘Juan Ignacio Fernández Morales Piano Recital’, on Saturday, May 6, and the final of the ‘Certamen de Juventudes Musicales’, on Sunday, May 7.
– People who have purchased tickets for the play and the piano recital will be able to attend the new performance when the date is determined without making any arrangements. Those who are unable to attend on a new date may request a refund for the tickets purchased. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-teatro-del-carmen-de-velez-malaga-se-ve-obligado-a-suspender-temporalmente-su-actividad-por-una-incidencia-tecnica/ 

MARBELLA

Health workers claim hospital is ‘on brink of collapse’ due to staff shortages:
– Workers at the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella are demanding the Andalusian regional government address a claimed major shortage of staff at the health facility. Employees went on a 30-minute strike on Tuesday, 25 April, at the outpatients’ door of the hospital to demand an increase in staff to help spread the workload.
– The employees claim the intensive care unit is equipped to accommodate 15 patients, but was only staffed with enough workers to care for ten. Workers also claimed there was no specialist technician dedicated to the blood bank unit. They also said that staff shortages had escalated to a critical point in the accident and emergency department, where there were delays for triage of more than 15-20 minutes. Full article & photo credit: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/workers-claim-costa-sol-hospital-brink-collapse-20230426140948-nt.html 

SEVILLA

They denounce a massive poisoning of cats in a town in Seville:
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– The City Council of the Seville town of Mairena del Alcor has informed the Civil Guard and the Local Police of the massive poisoning of cats in the vicinity of an urbanization, after a dozen of these deceased animals were found inside a container, and announces the increase in vigilance to avoid these cases of animal abuse.
– With the photograph that illustrates the complaint, in which you can see a dozen deceased cats that have been deposited inside a garbage container, the councilor points out that the denounced events have taken place in the vicinity of the urbanization Roman mill of the town. “These facts are intolerable, they cannot go unpunished. Surveillance will be increased. I also ask for citizen collaboration to report any type of animal abuse. We cannot allow these events to be repeated. We will take action on the matter”, sentenced the councilor. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1253990/denuncian-un-envenenamiento-masivo-de-gatos-en-un-pueblo-de-sevilla/ 

USA

Jerry Springer, iconic US talk show host, dies aged 79: From the 56th mayor of Cincinnati in the 1970s to the infamous host of his eponymous talk show, Jerry Springer was an influential figure in the US media landscape. Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor of Cincinnati and news anchor turned legendary TV host, has died at the age of 79 after a brief illness. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/04/27/jerry-springer-iconic-us-talk-show-host-dies-aged-79 

FINANCIAL

Update: Remember the article I posted recently where bankers said the public must learn to survive with less money? Check this out.
Spanish banking group BBVA reported a 39% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday: BBVA’s profit of 1.85 billion euros ($2.04 billion) for the January to March period was above the 1.66 billion euros forecast by analysts polled by Reuters, even though it paid a 225 million euro Spanish banking levy. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/bbva-results/update-2-bbvas-q1-net-profit-beats-forecasts-on-lending-income-mexico-idUSL8N36U0RU

OTHER

Editor’s Note: A US military data leak occurred a few weeks ago, over 100 pages of secret docs were released on a website for gamers and then quickly posted to social media. I have delayed reporting on this until now, waiting for verification, as anything can be faked these days. It seems to be true after all. Here is an article explaining what is known, according to a mainstream US media source, so they are probably leaving out anything embarrassing to Washington. This just explains what is generally accepted as accurate.

4 Major Takeaways From the Leaked Pentagon Files:
– Several allegedly classified Pentagon files, totalling over 100 pages, were leaked on social media last week (first week of April). The existence of the documents, which were found circulating on social media sites as early as Wednesday, was first reported by the New York Times and provide key details on issues ranging from battlefield vulnerabilities in Ukraine to intelligence on matters in allied countries around the world. The leak could be one of the most damaging public breaches of U.S. intelligence since thousands of classified documents were published through WikiLeaks. Full article: https://time.com/6270145/leaked-pentagon-documents-ukraine-war-plans-russia/ & TWEET 

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Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here 
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, Puente don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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

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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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DigameXtra No. 2524 Thursday April 27th, 2023

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY: Monday, May 1st is Labour Day, A national public holiday. The next national public holiday after that is Tuesday, August 15th, Assumption of Mary. 

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Coín celebrates its Spring Festival from April 28 to May 3: See all programming and concerts at this website, in English. This link should work, just click it, it is a google translate link. 

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Clarence Jazz Club: Special International Jazz Day Weekend
– Thursday 10:00 pm Jazz Jam Session
– Friday 10:00 pm Benny Sharoni Quartet (Jazz)
– Saturday 10:00 pm Andrew Baker (Modern Jazz)
– Sunday 8:00 pm Fran Molina “World Champs Trio” (Jazz Fusion Flamenco)
Information and tickets on our website www.clarencejazzclub.com or in the club.
Clarence Jazz Club
Calle Danza Invisible 8, CP 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga) 

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The Jacksons Live: Marbella Arena on July 27.
Rock Lounge and Hard Rock Hotel present one of the most successful groups in music history, The Jacksons, they will be performing all of their most famous hits in Marbella this Summer, with a full backing band and classic songs including “ABC”, “Blame It On The Boogie”, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”.
Tickets on sale now at rocklounge.com and ticketmaster.es.
For info and boxes call: +34 711 033 800 FB 

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On Sale NOW- Niña Pastori concert: Sat, 23 Sep, 22:00
Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres, Malaga
Tickets: Click Here  Info: FB 

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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
Bodego Gross Hermanos / Antequera / Ancient Dolmans
El Torcal / Convento Magdalena
– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
Contact Maggie on +34 722879503 / +34 632298062
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BKB Property Services:
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management and maintenance experience, both here and in the U.K.
We offer an all in-house service for your holiday home, rental property or permanent home.
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Contact us now for a free consultation & estimate
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Mobile Hairdresser: Hi, my name is Jenny and I’d like to introduce myself. I am a fully qualified mobile hairdresser with over 13 years experience. Appointments now being taken for Torrox and surrounding areas and NOW also Periana, Vinuela 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 622690133,
Email jmainwood01 @ gmail dot com (no spaces)
Jenny, Periana 

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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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For Sale: Hauck Travel Cot, Mattress and Fitted Sheet €45 – all three items sold together.
– The cot is the Hauck “Sleep n Play” which folds into a rectangular tube shape for transportation and storage.
– The mattress is also by Hauck “Fun For Kids” and folds into a handy nylon and mesh carrying bag.
– The quilted Hauck “Bed Me” fitted sheet is a beige colour and we’ve kept it in its original thick plastic bag when not in use.
All three items are clean, have had little use by our visiting grandchild who has now outgrown them; they come from a smoke and pet-free home.
More photos available by email or WhatsApp upon request.
Anne in Caleta anneconti1956@outlook.com
Tel/WhatsApp 0044 7970 841678 

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For Sale: Excursion Pro K1 Kayak (inflatable). Brand: Intex. €150
Used only once. 1 Person capacity
Includes Oars and High-output pump
Weight capacity 220 lbs. Built with durable 30ga vinyl
Approximate inflated size 10ft x 3ft x 1ft 6in
Comes with a carry bag.
Lynne (Competa). Happy to meet Torrox/Competa/Nerja etc
Tel: 649 307 966 Email lynnepart AT gmail DOT com 

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For Sale: Four lamp shades, two white, one grey, and one glittery gold. All new and wrapped €5 each.
Rita, Torrox Costa. email: i1p2o3h@gmail.com 

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For Sale: BMAX B3 Mini PC, replace that old bulky tower PC with small, convenient, and powerful miniPC, that can do everything a tower can.
Brand New, Set Up & Upgraded
Win 11 Pro v22H2
Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
RAM 8Gb + M2/SSD 256Gb (system) + Pro-Grade 256Gb SDcard (data)
Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth 5.
4x USB3, 2x HDMI, Ethernet, audio mini plug, card reader
Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large display supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter.
€280 cash. Includes new USB cable UK Logitech keyboard & HP mouse.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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SPAIN

Netflix loses more than a million users in Spain after the end of the shared account: {Translation, summary}
– Netflix has lost more than one million users in Spain since it implemented “paid account sharing” in early February, a measure that is not very popular among subscribers but on which the company has pinned its hopes to increase its revenue and user base.
– In early February Netflix announced the end of shared accounts in Spain, a practice that allowed friends and family to use the same account to share expenses, preferably activating the subscription that offers the most advantages, sharing the cost among the participants. In exchange, it introduced a new modality: paid sharing, i.e., a user can add several additional profiles to his subscription, of people who do not live together in the household, paying a certain amount for them.
– “The loss of some users was to be expected, but losing more than 1 million subscribers in just over a month has important consequences for Netflix and will influence its decision to continue with its worldwide measure,” commented analysis firm Kantar.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/internet/noticia-netflix-pierde-mas-millon-usuarios-espana-fin-cuenta-compartida-20230426124307.html 

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia, second community with the most squatting cases in the first quarter of 2023 with 594 cases: {Translation, summary}
– Criminal offences for ‘squatting’ of dwellings have fallen by 11% nationally in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year, and Catalonia continues to lead the way with 1,673 cases, 42% of the total, ahead of Andalusia, in second place in this statistic with 594 criminal offences.
– According to data from the Ministry of the Interior’s Crime Statistics System consulted by Europa Press, as of 31 March, 3,898 criminal offences related to property occupations had been recorded in Spain, compared to 4,385 cases in the first quarter of 2022. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/andalucia-segunda-comunidad-okupaciones-primer-trimestre-2023-20230425174626-nts.html

MALAGA

Spring with 35 degrees in Malaga: The interior of the province receives the worst of the ‘heat wave’:
{Translation, summary} 26 Abril, 2023 20:16
– Waiting for the more than likely arrival of terral the weekend, in the province of Malaga it’s the inland municipalities that are suffering the most from this unusual heat episode. The maximum recorded this Wednesday, April 26, according to data from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), are the 35 degrees reached in Alora at 15:00 hours. For the second consecutive day this town in the Guadalhorce Valley marks one of the maximums of Andalusia, after reaching 36 degrees on Tuesday.
– The record of maximum temperatures indicate that the entire interior of the province of Malaga has far exceeded 30 degrees. Alora (35), Fuente de Piedra (34.6), Coin (34.2) and Alpandeire (33.9) are the four localities with higher records, but also Antequera or Ronda have passed the limit of 30, as well as Benahavis.
– Meanwhile, in the coastal municipalities still breathe some fresh air. In Malaga capital the highest temperature has been recorded at the station of the Meteorological Center, with 27 degrees, and around the port, for example, has been around 23. Marbella and Torremolinos have not passed 25 and 26, respectively. As for the eastern coast, Rincon de la Victoria, Velez-Malaga and Nerja have been around 28 degrees. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Primavera-grados-Malaga-interior-provincia-calor_0_1787523236.html

NERJA

The mayor of Nerja is acquitted for the landfill case: {Translation}
– The Court Criminal number 15 of Malaga has acquitted the mayor of Nerja , José Alberto Armijo (PP), and six businessmen for the case of the landfill illegal in that municipality, considering that they did not commit any crime .
– In the sentence, to which Efe has had access, the judge considers that not only did they not commit a crime but also when they set a specific point in the municipal area where to deposit solid waste from construction, at a time of urban boom, it was positive .
– “Because it involved the disappearance of rubbish dumps that existed right at the entrance to the municipal area and within the urban centre itself, such as in the neighbourhood of Los Poetas, of which there are no remains, and there are even buildings in that place,” specified in the court decision.
– The trial began on October 17 of last year and in February 2023 it was seen for sentencing after the prosecutor requested two years in prison and 18 months of disqualification for the mayor and nine months in jail for the businessmen.
– The prosecutor during the trial maintained that it was José Alberto Armijo himself, as mayor in 1998, who authorized the exploitation of this old quarry, located in the Río de la Miel area, as a landfill. And that he authorized it, repeatedly ignoring the numerous letters that warned him of the illegality and danger of this landfill located on land with special protection due to its natural values in the vicinity of the Chillar River and the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.
– The landfill, which was closed by order of the Junta de Andalucía and Seprona in September 2016 after 16 years of operation, occupied 36,000 square meters in the protected area of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park.
– The councillor always maintained his innocence and this Wednesday, after learning of the acquittal, he expressed his satisfaction and assured that they only wanted to restore a quarry that was in the municipality, “it has been shown that at no time was there contamination or risk or serious danger to the environment.”
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/Absuelven-alcalde-Nerja-caso-vertedero_0_1787522407.html

SPACE

Physical explanation of the ‘dragon’s backbone’ seen on Mars- Do you buy it?: {Translation}
– NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars captured on its ascent of Mount Sharp a curious shape on the ground that has been compared to a row of shark teeth or the spine of a half-buried dragon.
– The image was taken April 1 by the rover’s Mastcam camera. Astrobiologist Nathalie A. Cabrol stated, “I’ve been studying Mars for 20 years, and it’s the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen.”
– On its Twitter account, the Curiosity rover mission has now released a physical explanation for this image. “When ancient groundwater flowed here on Mars, it carried minerals that hardened the rock in some places more than others. Later, winds eroded the rock, leaving behind these ‘funky’ shapes.”
– Curiosity has previously captured examples of these whimsical shapes created on the Martian surface by wind erosion.
Sources, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/misiones-espaciales/noticia-explicacion-fisica-espinazo-dragon-visto-marte-20230426132836.html
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Down syndrome doll joins ‘inclusive’ Barbie community: US toy manufacturer Mattel has unveiled its latest Barbie doll, representing a person with Down syndrome. It’s the latest move from the company that’s been working to diversify the Barbie line after being criticised for promoting unrealistic beauty standards. Other toy makers have taken a similar approach. People with disabilities say that seeing dolls that look like them is empowering and can help make society more inclusive. Photo: pragativadi. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/science/20230426-down-syndrome-doll-joins-inclusive-barbie-community 

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Weed Kills- Singapore executes man convicted in plot to smuggle 1 kg of cannabis: Singapore on Wednesday executed a man convicted of drug trafficking, a representative for his family said, despite pleas from his relatives and activists for clemency. Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, had been convicted for abetting the trafficking in 2013 of more than 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of cannabis, double the threshold for the death penalty in the city-state, which is known for its tough laws on narcotics. Kokila Annamalai, a Singapore-based rights activist representing the family, confirmed Suppiah had been executed by hanging after the president had rejected pleas for clemency on the eve of the execution. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20230426-singapore-executes-man-convicted-over-plot-to-smuggle-1-kg-of-cannabis 

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