DigameXtra No. 3093 Monday, Sept. 22nd, 2025

On September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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PHOENIX CLUB

Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 24th – Trip to Yunquera for their Chestnut and Wine Festival. €22pp
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 20th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale
– 21st – A visit to an Olive Oil Plantation, Lunch at the WOK and IKEA/Plaza Mayor. €28 pp includes entry to the plantation with tasters, coach fare but excludes lunch at the Wok.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada, Marbella with a dash around Iceland. €20pp
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 11th – Presentation to La Cruz Roja of children’s Christmas gifts. Call for gifting details.
– 12th – Malaga Christmas Lights €10pp.
– 23rd – 27th December – We still have availability for Christmas at Hotel Angela in Fuengirola, €420 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Call for details.
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email: phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
Check out our FB page too.
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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00.
Info tel. 952 543 334
***October etc. events & excursions***
– Tuesday – Axarquia Business Networking group 7.00 – 9.00.
– Monday– Monday Club. Please contact the Centre. 11.00.
– Wednesday– Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 – 13.00.
– Shop Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 – 13.00.
– Thursday – NA English 19.00 to 20.30.
– Friday – Conversation group 10.00 – 11.00.
– Friday – Coffee Morning 10.00- 13.00.
– Saturday – Catholic Mass in English at the Centre 17.00.
Coming Excursions
– Thursday 27th November – Coach Excursion to Guzmán Nurseries, Mijas Pueblo and the Miramar shopping center/ Iceland in Fuengirola.
– Thursday 18th December – Coach Excursion to see the Malaga Christmas Lights.

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The Night of the Bats in the Nerja Cave: Fri, 26 Sept.
Observe & learn about the bats of the Caves.
From 5:30 p.m., with a total duration of 3 hours. It is a free meeting, aimed at all audiences, for which prior registration must be made, we offer below all the information about it.
This activity, which will take place in the Nerja Cave, is part of the International Bat Night, a global event promoted by the UN. The objective of this initiative is the conservation of European bats. Full info and registration: https://cuevadenerja.es/la-noche-de-los-murcielagos-en-la-cueva-de-nerja/

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Taste of Competa [Sabor a Cómpeta]: Sat, 27 Sept, 14:00
Plaza Espana, Competa 29754
This special day combines gastronomy, culture, music and community spirit, transforming the town into a vibrant global stage where residents and visitors can savour dishes and rhythms from all over the world. The event is part of the Day of the Tourist and Residents.
But the most important thing is that El Sabor a Cómpeta is the biggest charity event of the year for our town. Every euro raised goes to local charities, making this day a day of joy, generosity and commitment to the community.
Info: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/218/-/sabor-a-competa

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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 34 years in Nerja area.
Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside, large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted. Call for advice. WhatsApp 680739577
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” (left) and “after” (right) pics from my latest job.

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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate: Thinking of Selling Your Property in Málaga, the Axarquía or the Costa Tropical?
What if your home could be showcased to thousands of motivated UK buyers in just one weekend?
This September, BluCee Real Estate will be at A Place in the Sun Live in Birmingham (19–21 September), presenting our properties directly to buyers ready to invest in Spain.
Our very own Michelle Conner will be live on stage every day with Jasmine Harman and Laura Hamilton, sharing expert advice on buying in Spain.
Every property listed with BluCee will be promoted at the event.
Exclusive listings will also feature on our official exhibition background artwork — giving your property even greater visibility!
Spaces are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to stand out!
We are competitive on price, proactive, approachable and dedicated to first-class customer service.
Contact us today for a free valuation:
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Or visit us at our Torre del Mar office:
Calle Timón 11b, 29738 Málaga.
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EUROPCAR AUTO & VAN RENTALS

Europcar Auto & Van Rentals: Serving you with convenient locations in the airports and train stations of Malaga, Sevilla & Granada, plus one in Nerja Central. Competitive rates. Always an English speaking staff member on duty. Petrol, diesel, electric & hybrid models available. Premium brands, sub-compact city cars to luxury models, from €21/day (includes unlimited mileage & basic insurance): Ford, Audi, VW, Opel, MG, BMW, Renault & Fiat. Europcar sponsors DigameXtra, making a generous donation for every vehicle rental, but only if you reserve online using this link: [ EUROPCAR LINK ] You will need to setup an account the first time you use it. Bookmark this link, then always use this link to visit the website.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Multicolour rug 2.8 x 1.8 in excellent condition. €25
– Boutique beige rug with pattern 1.6 x 2.3. Excellent condition. €60
Contact Annabel, Canillas de Aceituno: 642107522
Can also meet elsewhere.

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For Sale: Upright Freezer. Superser Brand. Age unknown. Works fine. Good vacuum seal around door. Fast freeze option. Reason for sale – have downsized. 45€. Buyer collects.
Nick, La Herradura
keelsway@yahoo.co.uk

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NEWS & ARTICLES

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SPAIN

Time change in Spain 2025- this is the day we say goodbye to summer and winter time arrives: {Translation, summary}
– The new schedule will start the early morning of Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, October 26, 2025. At 03:00 hours in the Peninsula, the clocks will be set back to 02:00 hours. For its part, in the Canary Islands, at 02.00 hours it will be 01.00 hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/dia-cambio-hora-horario-invierno-espana_6240668_0.html

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Blackmailers are never satisfied- Junts reiterates to the PSOE that it will not support the budget if they do not comply with its previous agreements: {Translation, summary}
– Junts has warned the PSOE that it will not support the 2026 General State Budget unless Pedro Sánchez fulfils agreements made earlier in the legislature. The warning follows a discreet meeting in Brussels between Junts leader Carles Puigdemont {pic} and former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Government figures responded cautiously: Economy Minister María Jesús Montero stressed the importance of discretion, while Sánchez himself declined to comment, claiming ignorance of the encounter. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres acknowledged it in the context of budget talks, though no party officially confirmed the meeting.
– The seven Junts votes are vital for the Government to pass its budget in Congress. Yet frustration persists within Puigdemont’s ranks over unresolved commitments, including the full application of the amnesty law, the transfer of immigration powers, and recognition of Catalan as an official EU language. This growing tension places negotiations between PSOE and Junts at a critical juncture. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/junts-reitera-psoe-tras-reunion-zapatero-puigdemont-que-no-apoyara-los-presupuestos-si-no-cumple-los-acuerdos_6369240_0.html

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Unsustainable Retirement System- Spain’s Pensioners receive 62% more than they contributed to the system, the struggling youth are paying for pensions that are larger than their own salaries!:
– Risk management experts state that retirees currently receive 62% more than what they contributed to the system throughout their working lives.
– According to a report by the Juan de Mariana institute, the wealth of those born in the 1980s is currently 46% less than that of those born in the 1960s when they reached the same age bracket.
– The statistics are devastating. Young people under 35 have gone from owning 7.5% of the country’s wealth to 2% in just two decades. In contrast, the over-75s have doubled their wealth, from 8% to over 20%. The reasons behind this gap are varied. The Juan de Mariana institute points out that while the real income of workers between 18 and 29 years of age has dropped by 3% between 2008 and 2024, that of the over-65s has risen by 18%. What is more, new pensioners already earn more than those under 35 years, with an average of 1,760 euros compared to 1,670 euros. {Since the contributions of current workers significantly fund the pensions of the retired, and these pensions are larger than the salaries supporting them, more money is going out than coming in. It is not being sufficiently offset by a growing “working age” population. The progressives promised to solve this problem with increased migration, higher minimum wages and improved reporting of working hours, but it’s not working. A growing population, both young residents and new migrants, heavily reliant on welfare rather than contributing to pension funds, will not fill the wage vs pension gap, it exacerbates the problem. -Ed.}
– The authors of the report, who use statistics from the Bank of Spain and the national institute of statistics, state that what greatly contributes to this imbalance is the fact that the tax burden on young people to cover the pension hole is increasing. “The income dedicated to paying personal income tax and social security contributions now accounts for 39.5% of the labour cost of an average wage, compared to 31.8% observed in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development),” the study states. The figure rises to 55% when other taxes are included: the Spanish IVA, property tax, etc.
– According to the report, 81% of those born between 1945 and 1965 were already homeowners by the age of 42. This figure has fallen below 50% for those born after 1985. Today, the proportion of young people with mortgages barely reaches 20%, with prices already exceeding those of the housing bubble. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/new-retirees-already-earn-more-than-workers-20250919073659-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Long Delays in Disability Assessments Block Access to Rights in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– In Málaga, people seeking official disability recognition face severe delays of up to three years, preventing access to key rights such as tax relief, grants, social electricity discounts, and reserved employment posts.
– While the problem is most visible locally, it stems from the way the assessment system is managed by the Junta de Andalucía. The regional government has increased the number of assessment teams in Málaga from eight to thirteen, making it one of the provinces with the highest reinforcement. Yet bottlenecks remain due to incomplete staffing, especially the shortage of doctors, frequent IT failures and the complexity of the new national disability scale (Baredi), introduced in 2023 to replace the simpler regional framework. {What? More IT failures in the highly touted Andalucian tech sector, that can’t be, can it? Or are they lying to us about all the supposed progress they made with the billions they spent on IT improvements that continue to experience failures regularly- in health, transport, gov’t agencies, etc. I wonder if the same ineptitude applies to our medical procedures? Yikes! -Ed.},
– Although urgent cases, such as children under six, elderly people over 75, or patients with degenerative diseases, are prioritised, most applicants face long waits. Some benefits can later be claimed retroactively, but others – including grants or recognition as a large family, which provides electricity discounts – are lost if delayed. Union UGT has proposed allowing other health professionals to perform assessments and warns that staff turnover and poor working conditions further slow the process. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/demoras-anos-valoracion-discapacidad-malaga_0_2004824327.html

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The hospitality industry loses up to five euros per person during the summer despite (or because of) rising prices: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s hospitality sector is closing the summer with disappointing results, despite optimistic forecasts at the start of the season. Visitor numbers remained steady, yet average customer spending fell, with businesses earning around five euros less per person during the peak months of July and August. Overall turnover is estimated to have declined by 5–10%, depending on the area. Consumption rose in Málaga city but fell inland and in zones reliant on Spanish tourism, which has weakened this year.
– Industry leaders highlight two key factors: fewer domestic clients and the effect of repeated heatwaves that discouraged outdoor dining and terrace use. Coastal establishments report a 7% drop in turnover, noting that while foreign tourists still visit, they consume less throughout the day compared to Spaniards, who typically spend from morning to night.
– The fall in spending contrasts with rising prices: restaurant costs increased by over 4% in both July and August, with some dishes, such as sardine skewers in Marbella, reaching 14 euros. Breakfast has become particularly expensive, rising 8% in a year due to sharp increases in coffee, chocolate and eggs. In total, breakfast prices have climbed almost 14% in just two years. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/hosteleria-pierde-cinco-euros-persona-verano-pese-20250919002124-nt_amp.html

DigameXtra Editorial on previous article- Andalucia’s reputation as a fun, bargain destination is increasingly under threat…which is damaging the local economy:
– Andalucia is no longer an option for those looking for a quick, cheap, weekend getaway, as it once was.
– You can find points of interest almost anywhere, as well as curious cultural events, these are not exclusive to Andalucia. Most tourists were attracted to Andalucia by the year round comfortable climate and the affordability, you could find cheap room deals, fill up on free tapas & €1.50 glasses of tinto, stock up on cheap smokes, and splurge €15 on a very fine dinner or settle for a €6 menu del dia. You could just grab a cheap, last minute flight to Malaga, and with a couple of hundred £ in pocket, have your quick getaway. Now you have to plan in advance, search for deals & bargains, and expect to burn thru a lot more money. A fun, spontaneous treat has become an ordeal.
– Buzz killers. Local restrictions on hen parties, drinking in the street, bar crawls, live music in bars & terraces, buskers & street artists, closing hours, fireworks, the ladies of the night…all dampen the excitement that once attracted the crowds.
– Many travellers now complain that transport, particularly trains and buses, is unreliable: frequent delays, breakdowns, even copper thefts have disrupted rail services, especially outside major high-speed routes, undermining confidence in mobility across regions.
– Housing and rental prices have soared for visitors and locals, pushed up by short-term holiday lettings (such as Airbnb), making previously affordable neighbourhoods almost inaccessible to residents or budget conscious tourists, turning “cheap holidays” into expensive luxury stays.
– Protests against over-tourism are spreading in places like Barcelona, Mallorca and Málaga, with locals demanding regulation on rentals, better public services, and more sustainable tourism policies. Not what your typical tourist wants to see when there are other destinations waiting to greet you with open arms and lower prices.
– All this suggests that Spain risks becoming just another overpriced destination- still beautiful, still culturally rich, sill with exceptionally good weather, but no longer promising the value that made it so appealing, especially for those on modest budgets. The rich will still come and spend at high end Costa del Sol destinations, owned by multi-nationals that enjoy tax-breaks while they funnel their profits to off-shore accounts. But the locally owned average hospitality operations, the foundations of our local communities, who never fully recovered from the Covid lockdowns, now face the added challenges of raging inflation, new gov’t labour regulations and a decrease in customer traffic and spending.
– Is Andalucia’s coast destined to become another exclusive, generic playground for the rich, while the commoners and pensioners get pushed inland in search of an affordable life? Could the exodus from the coast drive a repopulation of inland villages and stimulate a revitalization of village life and rural culture? Sorry, now I am desperately grasping for straws of hope…-Ed.

MALAGA CITY

Here Come The Traffic Light Cams: {Translation, summary}
– The Malaga City Council will launch on Monday, September 22, the six ‘photo-red’ devices that have been installed to increase road safety.
– Photo-red systems consist of the installation of cameras in the vicinity of traffic light crossings in order to check that vehicles do not skip the traffic light or, once stopped, start before it turns green. The system is designed to be connected directly to the regulator and take pictures when the traffic light is in the red phase and a vehicle passes the stop line of the traffic light. If the traffic light is green or amber, the equipment does not activate.
– The detection devices consist of two high-performance cameras that, synchronously with the traffic light regulator at the intersection of the metro with that road, detect when a vehicle has crossed the stop line with the red light. When this happens, the license plate of the vehicle or motorcycle is captured, and several photos, before, during and after the infraction, and a short video of verification of the event to support the sanctioning body. {If they are capturing your image before you run the red light, that infers that every vehicle get photographed, basically monitoring all traffic that gets stopped at a given light. Monitoring the behaviour of law abiding citizens poses major privacy concerns. -Ed} The device works both day and night as it has additional infrared lighting and is capable of detecting violations in both lanes. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/cuidado-malaga-saltarse-tres-semaforos-rojo-empiezan-multar-radares-20250919123908-nt_amp.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Weekend Beach Festival of Torre del Mar 2026: {Translation, summary}
– The event will be held on July 9, 10 and 11, 2026.
– Next Tuesday, September 23 from 7 p.m., the sale of early purchase discount tickets will be activated. Info on the official website: www.weekendbeach.es
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-weekend-beach-festival-de-torre-del-mar-se-celebrara-los-dias-9-10-y-11-de-julio/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria celebrates International Tourism Day: {Translation, summary}
– Extensive programme of free activities from 26 to 28 September.
– The Cueva del Tesoro, the Cueva de la Victoria and Villa Antiopa will open their doors free of charge on the 27th.
– Villa Antiopa, one of the best-preserved Roman villas in Andalusia from the third century AD, will offer an immersive experience in Roman aristocratic life. Reservations for these free visits will open on Monday, September 22 at 12:00 p.m. through the https://entradas.turismoenrincon.es/ web portal. Given the limited capacity, it is recommended to make a reservation as soon as possible.
– 300 free train rides and gamified routes with prizes. The Department of Tourism of Rincón de lah Victoria has prepared a special mobility program that will allow residents and visitors to discover the municipality in a comfortable and fun way. Thus, on Saturday, September 27, the tourist train will offer 300 completely free trips departing from the historic Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana. The established schedules are in the morning session: 10:45, 11:45 and 12:45 hours (150 places); and afternoon session: 4:45 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (150 places). Tickets will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis until full capacity is reached. Each tour will last approximately one hour, allowing you to get to know the main attractions of the municipality: beaches, promenade, cliffs of El Cantal and historical monuments. On 26 and 28 September, the tourist train will maintain a special reduced rate of 3.50 euros per person at its usual timetable.
– Oktoberfest. Three days of festivities in Plaza Al-Andalus. The Al-Andalus Square will be transformed from 26 to 28 September in the festive epicentre with the Oktoberfest celebration, which will feature a first-class musical program. On Friday 26, the evening will begin at 8:30 p.m. with Dance & Dreams performing traditional German dance, followed at 10:00 p.m. by Queen of Magic, one of the best tributes to Queen on the scene. On Saturday 27 at 10:00 p.m. it will be the turn of Maika La Vega Band with their pop-rock show, while on Sunday 28 the festival will close BANDido (3:00 p.m.), also with their pop-rock repertoire that promises to make all the audience vibrate. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-celebra-el-dia-internacional-del-turismo-con-un-amplio-programa-de-actividades-gratuitas-del-26-28-de-septiembre/

GRANADA

Low Emission Zone in Granada takes effect on October 1. The warning that affects thousands of drivers & bus users: {Translation, summary}
– The start of the university year has put Granada’s public transport system in check. The spokeswoman for the Municipal Socialist Group, Raquel Ruz, has denounced the “collapse” and “insufficiency” of urban bus lines, a situation that has resulted in long queues at stops and saturated vehicles, mainly affecting thousands of students. For this reason, the socialists have demanded from the government of Mayor Marifrán Carazo an “immediate reinforcement” of the service.
– The main concern, however, is set on the immediate future. Ruz has warned that the current chaos is only a prelude to what may happen in a few weeks, since the situation “it will worsen in a few days with the implementation of the Low Emission Zone”, scheduled for October 1. The socialist spokeswoman wonders what will happen when thousands of private vehicles cannot access the capital and their occupants have to resort to a transport system that, in her opinion, is not prepared. The warning is clear: “As of October 1, public transport may collapse if vehicles are not incorporated and frequencies are added”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/granada/que-va-pasar-granada-1-octubre-advertencia-que-afecta-miles-usuarios-autobus/202509211003503140895.html

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A Naked Twist To Green Beer, and it’s not St. Patrick’s Day- Spencer Tunick pays tribute to Andalucian beer ‘Alhambra 1925’, with a massive green nude in Granada: {Translation, summary}
– Around a thousand volunteers from 25 countries took part in an art installation by American photographer Spencer Tunick in Granada on Saturday, posing naked in an olive grove, completely covered in green paint. The installation, the renowned artist’s first in Andalusia, was created to mark the centenary of Cervezas Alhambra under the title ‘Retrato Alhambra 1925’ (Alhambra Portrait 1925), and was conceived as a tribute to Andalusia, the natural environment, and the aesthetics of the brewery, which presents its bottle ‘naked’, without a label. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/granada/spencer-tunick-homenajea-andalucia-con-un-desnudo-masivo-verde-granada_6369743_0.html

SEVILLA

QuesArte Tomarse Feria del Queso Artesano- the largest cheese fair in Spain arrives in Seville: {Translation, summary}
– The event will take place in the Jardines del Conde Park and admission is free, or buy a ticket (seven euros) to taste eight different tapas.
– Spain’s celebrated gastronomy extends beyond paella and ham to its rich cheese tradition, and from 3 to 5 October the town of Tomares, near Seville, will showcase this heritage with the QuesArte Tomarse Artisan Cheese Fair. The event will host Spanish and international exhibitors in the Conde Gardens, offering free entry to encourage wide participation.
– Visitors will be able to buy cheeses directly from stalls or purchase a seven-euro ticket to sample up to eight tapas portions, accompanied by wine, beer, or soft drinks. While the focus is on Spanish cheese, particularly Andalusian producers, the fair also broadens the experience with additional artisan products. These include ice creams by Piamonte D’Ambrosio, recognised as Spain’s top ice-cream maker, as well as Portuguese pastries and pork scratchings from Artesanos del Chicharrón. The event seeks to highlight the importance of the cheese industry while offering an accessible and festive culinary experience. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/sevilla/feria-quesos-espana-sevilla_6369574_0.html

EUROPE

United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada and Australia recognise the State of Palestine: {Translation, summary}
– UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer {pic} announced on Sunday the formal recognition of the State of Palestine with the aim of “reviving the hope of peace” for Palestinians and Israelis under a two-state solution. Canada, Australia and Portugal also confirmed on Sunday that they recognise the Palestinian state.
– In his speech, which lasted about 6 minutes, Starmer made it clear that this recognition is not a “reward” for the Islamist paramilitary group Hamas, as claimed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or US President Donald Trump, and announced more sanctions on its components in the coming weeks. “Hamas is a brutal terrorist organisation. Our call for a genuine two-State solution is the exact opposite of their hateful vision. So let’s be clear. This solution is not a reward for Hamas, because Hamas cannot have a future and cannot have any role in the government or in the security (of Gaza),” he said. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mundo/reino-unido-une-portugal-reconocera_0_2004835716.html

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Estonia invokes NATO Article 4 after Russian jets breach airspace:
– Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace on Friday, remaining inside the country’s airspace for 12 minutes in what Estonian officials described as the most serious incursion since joining NATO in 2004. {Russia denies the accusation claiming they remained within their own airspace by several kilometres.}
– The incident occurred near the island of Naissaar, off the coast of Tallinn, and prompted Estonia to request consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty. The alliance confirmed that its North Atlantic Council would convene early next week to discuss the matter.
– According to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this was the fourth such violation by Russian aircraft in 2025. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the latest breach as “unprecedentedly brazen”.
– NATO aircraft from Finland, Sweden, and Italy were scrambled in response. Finnish fighters were the first to intercept the jets before handing over to Italian F-35s operating out of Ämari Air Base in Estonia. The Italian aircraft escorted the Russian fighters back towards Kaliningrad airspace. Sweden’s armed forces confirmed participation and published photographs of the MiG-31s.
– The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, a former Estonian Prime Minister, also condemned the event, calling it “an extremely dangerous provocation”. She warned that Russia was testing Western resolve. Full article: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/27957-estonia-invokes-nato-article-4-after-russian-jets-breach-airspace.html

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Greek sheep farmers devastated by sheeppox outbreak as flocks culled:
– Greek sheep farmers are in despair in central Greece as sheeppox destroys their flocks, while the Greek authorities are warning of a possible nationwide ban on the movement of animals. The outbreak of the highly infectious virus in the country is threatening to drive up food prices and affect the production of feta, Greece’s famous crumbly cheese.
– Across Thessaly, Greece’s agricultural heartland, sheeppox is wiping out flocks. More than 260,000 sheep and goats — roughly 2% of the national herd — have been culled in the last 12 months, forcing 1,100 farms to shut down, based on government figures. Authorities have launched a 10-day emergency plan, sending veterinarians to farms and setting up disinfection zones. But this came too late for many farmers. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/greek-sheep-farmers-devastated-by-sheeppox-outbreak-flocks-culled-2025-09-19/

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu warns that “there will be no Palestinian state” and announces that he will promote colonisation: {Translation, summary}
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that “there will not be a Palestinian state” in response to the recognition announced on Sunday by the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia and stressed that they will continue with colonisation projects in Palestinian territory.
– “I have a clear message for leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the terrible massacre of October 7: you are giving a huge reward to terrorism,” Netanyahu said in a video posted on social networks. “It’s not going to happen. There will be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan,” the Israeli leader added in his first response to the announcement by London, Ottawa and Canberra.
– In addition, he stressed that with him as prime minister Israel has “doubled Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) and we are going to continue on this path”. “The answer to this recent attempt to impose a terrorist state on us in the heart of our land will come when I return from the United States. Wait,” he added.
– Israeli President Isaac Herzog also reacted to the announcement by London and its allies, who also mentioned October 7, 2023. “After the atrocities of October 7 and while Hamas continues its campaign of terror, while cruelly holding 48 hostages in the tunnels and dungeons of Gaza, today’s recognition of a Palestinian state by some countries has been applauded by Hamas, to no one’s surprise,” he said in an official statement. “It’s not going to help a single Palestinian. It’s not going to help free a single hostage. And it is not going to help us reach any agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. It only emboldens the forces of darkness. It is a sad day for those who seek true peace,” Herzog said. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-netanyahu-advierte-no-habra-estado-palestino-anuncia-impulsara-colonizacion-20250921183636.html

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Benagalbón will celebrate this Saturday the 30th edition of the Traditional Verdiales Contest with the clash of pandas in the Montes style, which will feature 20 groups. The contest will begin at 18:00, when the pandas will make their entrance to the rhythm of the paseo until reaching the little square by the church, where the “clash of pandas” will take place – a kind of duel between two pandas who quicken the tempo until one of them loses the beat.
The decorated streets are crowded with neighbours and visitors, lovers and curious about the festival of the verdiales, while the pandas first tackle the traditional clash at the foot of the Church of Our Lady of Candelaria, and then turn the entire town into an immense stage where partygoers and listeners touch hands in hand.
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The largest bienmesabe in the world {pic} will be tasted in Antequera this Saturday, 20 Sept, from noon:
– The Paseo Real will host the fourth edition of this initiative, which will also offer, as a new feature, a giant paella and a traditional Spanish dish called porra.
– From 12:00 midday the bar service will open, serving, as a new feature, a giant paella and porra antequerana. At 17:30 comes the most anticipated moment: the distribution of the world’s largest bienmesabe, prepared by Piobiem, measuring more than 25 metres and cut into 5,000 portions.
– The donation per portion remains unchanged from previous years: €3 in advance or €4 on the day. Each ticket includes a serving of bienmesabe and a drink (water, coffee, flavored milk-drink or wine). Special tickets for coeliacs will also be available, to be purchased beforehand at Piobiem, guaranteeing food safety. In addition, as a novelty, individual gluten-free servings and products will be offered so that everyone can enjoy the occasion.
– According to the Town Council, the giant bienmesabe dessert requires 3,200 eggs, 125 kilos of cabello de ángel (pumpkin preserve), 100 kilos of sugar, 65 litres of syrup, 30 kilos of icing sugar and 85 sponge bases.
– After the distribution of the bienmesabe, local groups such as Funky Monster Band, Dr. Jones and Los Pacos will perform, with additional entertainment from DJ DoubleP.
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SPAIN

Electricity companies insist on pointing to REE as “solely responsible” for the blackout due to its lack of foresight: {Translation}
– The Director of Regulation of the Association of Electricity Companies (Aelec), Marta Castro, has insisted on placing all blame for the power blackout of 28 April on Red Eléctrica (REE) “as the sole party responsible”, since, in her opinion, the cause of the incident was a failure in voltage control due to “not having sufficient synchronous capacity coupled into the system”. “And here, unfortunately, there is only one responsible party, and that party is the one that must guarantee the security of supply in this country, and also guarantee that there are no failures in voltage control, and that is Red Eléctrica,” Castro stated in her appearance before the Senate Investigation Committee on the blackout.
– The Aelec executive, whose members include Iberdrola, Endesa, and EDP España, considered that Red Eléctrica has all the technical and legal tools to carry out its functions, and that on 27 and 28 April it erred by “not foreseeing the need for synchronous capacity” in the system, which led to the zero-power event. “Red Eléctrica faced a problem as big as an elephant that day, and it had only an ant to solve it. That is the reality. And this is not about how many megawatts came out or were lost, or which plant tripped first or second. The lack of foresight is also a failure,” she asserted.
– “A death foretold”. In fact, she recalled that in the days before the blackout “what amounted to a death foretold” was already being foreshadowed, noting that on 16, 22, and 24 April there had already been “significant” increases in voltage in the electricity transmission network, with warnings and incidents reported by companies such as FCC, Repsol, and Adif. She also stressed that historical data from recent years already indicated that April is a month which “structurally, and not circumstantially” presents problems in voltage levels. “The blackout on the 28th was a death foretold that everyone could see coming,” she highlighted, adding that Red Eléctrica had already stated in previous years that it did not have sufficient tools to guarantee voltage control.
– In this regard, she estimated that on that day the electricity system “was held together by pins”, which caused it to collapse at the first contingency, and she defended the tripping of protections at some plants as a response to the irregular level of voltage fluctuation.
– The plants operated “with complete normality”. She further defended that all the plants of Aelec’s members “operated that day with complete normality” and complied with all required protocols, thereby responding to the accusations made a week earlier in the Senate by the President of Redeia, Beatriz Corredor, who also blamed the electricity companies for their “poor management” on the day of the blackout. “In the face of possible breaches or possible improper trips, the CNMC has already requested the data and it has been verified that both voltage control and other aspects were fulfilled. Therefore, I can say that the plants operated with complete normality,” Castro indicated.
– Likewise, responding to Corredor’s specific claim that the plant where the blackout originated had failed in 2024 because of an “experiment”, the Aelec Director of Regulation replied: “Experiments belong in the laboratory.”
“The disconnection of a plant in Badajoz, Cuenca, or Seville cannot be the reason for a blackout of an entire electricity system,” she stressed. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-electricas-insisten-senalar-ree-unico-responsable-apagon-falta-prevision-20250918111221.html

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Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe’s tallest church:
– After well over a century under construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica is ready to raise its immense central tower and become the tallest Christian church in Europe. The basilica’s General Director Xavier Martínez said Thursday that “the tower will be finished at the end of this year or the beginning of 2026.” “This is an important moment in the history of the building of the Sagrada Familia because it will reach its maximum height,” Martínez told The Associated Press. “We are used to seeing skyscrapers like those in the United States (go up), but it is remarkable that in the 21st century we are building a cathedral.”
– Once the gigantic Tower of Jesus Christ is up, the masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí will rise to 172 meters (564 feet). That will make it taller than the Ulmer Münster church in southern Germany, which tops out at 162 meters (531.5 feet). The first pieces are already in place and the rest will be added in phases over the coming months. Once complete, the structure will be crowned by a cross and tightly surrounded by five other towers, one dedicated to Mary and four slightly shorter ones for the four evangelists.
– Work on the facades and interior will continue for several years, the church’s head of construction Esteve Camps said, but the goal is to finish building work in approximately a decade from now. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/sagrada-familia-spain-tower-barcelona-church-gaudi-ad0b8bdaf75a31a1db9b50385946c9b9

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The UCO certifies the authenticity of the audios of Koldo García that incriminate Cerdán and Ábalos: {Translation}
– The Central Operational Unit (UCO) has knocked down a pillar of the defence strategies of José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán by concluding that the incriminating audios found in Koldo García’s house are authentic. “No traces have been found that show alterations, manipulations or anomalous behaviour,” says the report recently delivered to the Supreme Court.
– These eight audio files have an enormous weight in the investigation led by Judge Leopoldo Puente, since they contain conversations with the two former secretaries of Organization of the PSOE about the rigging of public works for which they are being investigated. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/uco-certifica-autenticidad-los-audios-koldo-garcia-que-incriminan-cerdan-abalos_6341437_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

The Junta de Andalucía cancels almost 10,600 irregular tourist homes: {Translation, summary}
– The cancellation of nearly 10,600 Tourist Use Dwellings (VUT) in Andalusia since February 2024 has had serious implications for accommodation landlords. Property owners whose registrations were revoked can no longer legally market their homes as tourist lodgings. This entails direct revenue loss, alongside exposure to penalties if they attempt to continue operations outside the legal framework. The enforcement is reinforced by police collaboration and stricter digital oversight, increasing the risk of sanctions for non-compliant landlords.
– At the same time, the upgraded Tourism Register introduces automatic alerts when registering dwellings in restricted urban areas, which may deter owners from entering the market in key tourist municipalities. Future regulation being considered – including temporary licences, tougher requirements, and heavier fines – points to a progressively restrictive environment for small landlords reliant on tourism.
– Opposition parties underline that cancellations have not stopped VUT growth, while thousands still operate illegally. This creates uncertainty for legitimate landlords, who face stricter controls while competitors may evade regulation. Moreover, growing political conflict between the Junta and central Government increases instability in the sector. Overall, landlords confront mounting compliance burdens, reduced security of tenure for licences, and the prospect of shrinking profitability in Andalusian tourist rentals. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/junta-andalucia-cancela-10-600_0_2004809163.html

AXARQUÍA

III International Gastronomic Festival comes to five municipalities in the Axarquía: {Translation, summary}
– This year it will take place from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September in Almáchar, Benamocarra, Comares, Cómpeta and El Borge. The objective of this event is for chefs from different countries to share the recipes and traditions of their country for six days.
– The opening day, Thursday, September 25, will be given by the well-known Malaga chef Víctor Hierrezuelo from ‘El Chiringuito’ in Sedella. Hierrezuelo will prepare in Almáchar an ajoblanco with marcona almonds from the Axarquía with a white prawn tart from Caleta de Vélez, “in this way we will unite the coast and the fields of our Axarquía in one dish”.
– The September 26 will take place at Redondo’s in Almáchar during midday, and in Cerro La Jaula de Benamocarra for dinner.
– The September 27, the group will travel in the morning to Cómpeta. The dinner will be prepared at the Posada del Bandolero in El Borge and will be attended by the members of the Martín Fierro de Alhaurín de la Torre Argentine Foundation.
– The Sunday, September 28, the conference will take place in Comares also coinciding with the Intercultural Day of the municipality. Specifically, lunch will be held at the Verde Oliva restaurant. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-asociacion-cultural-antonio-montes-lleva-el-iii-festival-internacional-gastronomico-a-cinco-municipios-de-la-axarquia/

TORROX

Oktoberfest returns to Torrox Costa with more beers and music: {Translation, summary}
– The event will take place this year from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 at the Llano de Ferrara, next to the Iberostar Hotel, and alongside gastronomy it will offer live music.
– The programme begins on Thursday at 18:00 with DJ Nando El Alemán, followed by Oktober Music Band and Killer Rockets at 23:15.
– On Friday, opening from 12:00 midday, German music will set the festival atmosphere, with a performance by the dance group Aires de la Axarquía at 13:30. From 16:00 until midnight there will be performances by Bandido, DJ Nando El Alemán, Dance & Dreams, DJ Moosi, New Tricks and DJ Worzel.
– Saturday’s session will once again open with German music, continuing with Hallownest at 13:00; Bandido at 15:30; Sara at 18:00; DJ Nando El Alemán at 19:30; DJ Moosi at 21:00; Money Makers at 22:15; and DJ Worzel closing the fair from midnight into the early hours.
– On Sunday, the final day of the Torrox Oktoberfest, the German music atmosphere will return from the opening of the site at midday. Afterwards, performances will include El Pequeño Grupo at 13:00; Bandido at 14:30; Lemon Pie at 16:30; DJ Moosi at 18:00; DJ Nando El Alemán at 19:30; a Queen tribute by Queen of Magic at 21:00; and DJ Worzel will bring the musical finale. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/planes/oktoberfest-torrox-cervezas-musica-20250917133112-nt_amp.html

UKRAINE WAR

The only building damaged in last week’s Russian drone incursion into Poland was not hit by Russia… but by a NATO missile: {Translation, summary}
– Polish intelligence services suspect that the damage sustained by a house during last week’s massive Russian drone incursion did not result directly from these unmanned aircraft, but rather from the impact of a missile fired by a Western fighter deployed for interception duties. The damage to the roof of a house in the town of Wyryki, 15 kilometres from the Belarusian border, was the most visible image of the risk posed to the local population by the entry into Polish airspace of nearly twenty Russian drones, which Warsaw claims was deliberate.
– However, experts now believe it may not have been caused by a drone. “Everything indicates that it was a missile fired by our aircraft in the defence of Poland,” explained the coordinator of the intelligence agency, Tomasz Siemoniak, who avoided reaching final conclusions pending the completion of ongoing investigations. The Polish Armed Forces deployed F-16 and F-35 fighters to contain the incursion, in operations that also involved other NATO countries. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/polonia-atribuye-un-misil-otan-los-danos-una-vivienda-durante-incursion-drones-rusos-su-territorio_6341342_0.html

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Public health service in Andalucia reminds the public ‘if this phone number calls you, please pick up’:
– The Servicio Andaluz de Salud (SAS) public health service for the Andalucía region has warned on numerous occasions that, if people receive a call from the 955 800 008 number, they should pick it up as this could be their doctor or nurse. This number is a single telephone number established by the regional ministry of health for outgoing calls from primary care centres.
– For some time, Andalusian public health users received calls from different numbers, “which made it difficult to identify the caller”, as the regional government stated. This is why, this single number was established. The caller on the other side of the line will always be either your GP, a locum doctor or a nurse. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/sas-warning-this-number-calls-you-pick-20250916082016-nt.html

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Lecanemab, a drug that slows down the progression of Alzheimer’s, will be available in private healthcare in Spain by the end of the year, should be available thru public health next year: {Translation, summary}
– Lecanemab, a new treatment shown to slow Alzheimer’s progression by 27%, has been approved by the EMA and will reach Spain’s private healthcare system by the end of 2025. According to Dr Juan Fortea, only a handful of patients who can afford the high costs will initially access it, since in the United States it costs 26,000 dollars a year, and in Europe, even at lower prices, it will still involve tens of thousands of euros once hospital administration and tests are included.
– Spain’s drug regulator (Aemps) is negotiating the price, a process considered among the slowest in Europe. Fortea estimates that public healthcare may not cover the treatment until 2026, once the autonomous regions accept funding. Doctors argue that without public reimbursement, the drug will remain inaccessible to the majority of patients, leaving early access limited to private hospitals. Pressure is mounting for rapid integration into the public system. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/sociedad/2025/09/18/lecanemab-farmaco-ralentiza-progresion-alzheimer-estara-sanidad-privada-espana-este-ano-121723034.html

RELIGION

Leo XIV closes the door to the ordination of women priests and the blessing of gay marriages: {Translation, summary}
– In the first excerpts of the book-interview conducted by Elise Ann Allen the Pope closes the door “for the moment” to allowing the ordination of women priests, although he will continue to appoint women to positions of responsibility.
“The issue becomes a contentious issue when the specific question about ordination is asked. The synod had spoken specifically of the ordination, perhaps, of women deaconesses, which has been a question that has been studied for many years. There have been different commissions appointed by different popes to say: what can we do about it? I think it will continue to be a problem. I, for the moment, do not intend to change the Church’s teaching on the subject,” says Prevost, who regrets that some are calling for this reform to “invite women to become clerical.”
– There will also be no changes in the doctrine regarding the recognition of equal marriage, or the recognition of trans people. “The teaching of the Church will continue as it is, and that is what I have to say about it for now,” the pope said, asking for support for the traditional family. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/leon-xiv-cierra-puerta-ordenacion-mujeres-sacerdotes-bendicion-matrimonios-gay_1_12612121.html

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CHURCHES & WORSHIP

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

New Life Church:
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. 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.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): 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.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
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 665626342.
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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DOG ADOPTIONS

Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation:
CIF G93245116 ; Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Stella, 8 years, 18kg, a very friendly, sociable dog, loves everyone she meets. Stella will need a new home or foster home by mid October.
– Wolfie, 4 years, 32kg, stunning GSD and in need of a new home asap.
Both dogs are in need of new homes due to health conditions of their owners, good with other dogs and children, but not lived with cats.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 3091 Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2025

On September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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25th edition of the Day of Music in Benamocarra:
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Fiesta de la Quema 2025 (Burning Festival) in Algarrobo: 19-21 Sept
This Festival of the Burning of Algarrobo commemorates a historical event: the rebellion of the inhabitants against Napoleon’s troops. “There will be historical recreations that will be interspersed with other types of cultural and recreational activities, such as the poetic historical tour that will introduce illustrious characters of the municipality and will visit places of interest such as the church, the hermitages, the Phoenician tombs or the coastal landscapes”. This route, which is one of the novelties of this year, is scheduled to be held on Saturday at 10:00 am, after which a conference and a historical exhibition will be held and the competition of riders and horsewomen, which will take place on the river. Also on the river, in the afternoon, there will be a dance show with horses. The finale of this day will be the performance of the Triana band at 11:00 p.m. in the Parque de lah Escalerilla. Meanwhile, on Sunday, at 1:00 p.m., there will be a tasting of carob cakes and subtropical fruits, and during the three days a tapas route will be held and you can visit the gastronomic market with products from the province. Source: https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2025/09/16/algarrobo-rememorara-uno-de-sus-episodios-historicos-mas-importantes-en-la-xi-fiesta-de-la-quema-ser-malaga/

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International Tourism Day: Sat, 27 Sept, Malaga celebrates world tourism day, when all museums and monuments have free entry. Some are also organising guided tours and themed events.

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EUROPE

Christian Brückner, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is released from prison in Germany: {Translation, summary}
– Christian Brückner, identified by German prosecutors as the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison in Germany after serving a sentence for an unrelated sexual assault. He will remain under geolocation surveillance. Despite his release, prosecutors have not gathered sufficient evidence to bring formal charges against him in the McCann case, though they emphasise that his mobile phone placed him near the Algarve apartment at the time of the child’s disappearance.
– Brückner had previously been sentenced to seven years for the rape of an American woman in Portugal in 2005. In 2020 the Braunschweig Prosecutor’s Office named him as the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, suggesting he kidnapped and murdered the British child, yet no indictment has followed. His former cellmate claims Brückner confessed to abducting a girl during a robbery, but the lack of concrete proof continues to delay formal legal action. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/principal-sospechoso-desaparicion-madeleine-mccann-sale-prision-alemania_6327154_0.html

UK

Trump calls UK state dinner with King Charles ‘one of the highest honors of my life’— as Melania stuns in brilliant yellow gown:
– President Trump thanked King Charles III for “one of the highest honours of my life” Wednesday night as he was feted at an ornate state dinner in Windsor Castle — before calling for the US and UK to continue to defend “the values of the English-speaking world.”
– Trump, 79, spoke beneath heraldic shields and knights’ armour in St. George’s Hall, where he was positioned at the centre of a banquet table between Charles, 76, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who is recovering from cancer treatment. First lady Melania Trump, glowing in a bold yellow Carolina Herrera dress with a lilac belt, was seated nearby between Prince William, his father’s heir, and Queen Camilla.
– Trump noted that a recently resurfaced 1993 letter written by the future king “described the patriotism that guided his many projects” and expressed a desire “to put the ‘great’ back into Great Britain” — a forerunner of Trump’s own “Make America Great Again” campaign mantra.
– Despite the display of personal warmth, Trump concluded his speech with an exhortation to his hosts to “defend the exceptional heritage that makes us who we are. “We must continue to stand for the values of the people of the English speaking world, and we do indeed stand for that,” said the president, in an apparent reference to ongoing controversies over freedom of speech in Britain. Full article and 21 image photo gallery: https://nypost.com/2025/09/17/world-news/president-trump-and-melania-arrive-for-king-charles-state-dinner/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Spain will play the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup quarterfinals and avoids Italy until the final: {Translation, summary}
– Spain will play the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup Finals 2025, avoiding Italy until a possible final. The draw, held in Bologna, was considered favourable for David Ferrer’s side, as they dodged strong seeds such as Italy, France and Germany. The Czech Republic earned their place by defeating the United States, with Jakub Mensik overcoming Frances Tiafoe in the decisive match. Spain hope to count on Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, both absent against Denmark, who had been instrumental in last year’s victory over the Czechs. Alcaraz and Roberto Bautista then secured crucial singles wins. Other quarter-finals feature Italy against Austria, France versus Belgium, and Germany against Argentina. If Spain progress, they would meet the winner of Germany-Argentina. The ‘Final 8’ will be played at Bologna’s Unipol Arena between 18 and 23 November, using a best-of-three format with two singles, and a doubles if required. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/deportes/espana-jugara-chequia-cuartos-final-copa-davis-evita-italia-final/202509171127252218650.html

GASTRONOMIA

No, €12 beefburgers are not the norm, you can eat for less in Malaga City than in any of the beach towns:
– Exploiting tourists at the cost of alienating locals- a stupid business model.

HEALTH

The Socialists get one right- The Andalusian PSOE demands a commission of inquiry in Parliament on health waiting lists: “It is a lie that the waiting lists go down”: {Translation, summary}
– María Márquez, socialist spokesperson, criticizes “the operation promoted by the president of the regional government’s marketing, propaganda, and lies team.”
– The Socialist Group in Andalusia has announced it will demand a commission of investigation into the management of healthcare waiting lists, accusing president Juanma Moreno and his PP-A Government of deceiving the public with manipulated figures. Spokeswoman María Márquez said the Government claims that waiting lists have fallen, when in fact specialist consultations have increased by 3,502 patients in the past year, with more than 10,000 now outside guaranteed deadlines. She explained that surgical waiting lists only appear shorter because many patients are stuck waiting for a specialist appointment and never make it onto the surgery list at all.
– The PSOE denounced this as a deliberate “trick” and a serious breach of trust, pointing out that oncology waiting lists have grown by 48 per cent, with those waiting beyond two months rising by 110 per cent. Márquez accused Moreno of covering up privatisation policies that are worsening care and putting lives at risk. She argued that public money is being diverted into private healthcare and pharmaceuticals under false pretences, serving political allies while ordinary Andalusians suffer. For the PSOE, these manipulated numbers demonstrate that the Government is using propaganda to mask failure, making a full investigation essential. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/psoe-exige-comision-investigacion-parlamento-listas-espera-sanitarias_0_2004798711.html

TECH

Windows 11’s September update is borked, won’t install for some users:
– Last week, Microsoft released an important Windows 11 patch known as update KB5065426. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for error reports to start pouring in from users who have been running into all kinds of error codes during installation of the update. With it being a mandatory update, the Windows Update system will periodically keep trying to install the update even if users have declined. According to Windows Latest, the only workaround for this issue right now is to use the Media Creation Tool or Update Assistant Tool {…to do a full reinstall with the latest Win 11, including this buggy update}.
– Windows Latest has compiled a list of the various error codes that can crop up during installation of the September update, including 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, 0x80071A2D, 0x800F081F, 0x80070302, 0x80070306, and 0x8000FFFF.
– In addition, some users are saying the update takes a lot longer to download than these monthly updates usually take, although that could just be due to the fact that this particular update is larger. Full article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2910772/windows-11s-september-update-is-borked-wont-install-for-some-users.html

SCIENCE

World’s oldest mummies were smoke-dried 10,000 years ago in China and Southeast Asia, researchers find:
– The world’s oldest known human mummies were created by smoke-drying corpses 10,000 years ago in Southeast Asia and China, long before mummification became commonplace in Chile and Egypt, new research shows. A study of dozens of ancient graves found in China, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia revealed that many skeletons that were found in a tight fetal position were treated by an extended period of smoke-drying over fire before being buried.
– Many of the skeletons revealed evidence of low-intensity heating and discoloration from soot, rather than evidence of direct combustion such as a cremation. This suggests that a specialized mortuary practice involving the smoking of a corpse was likely practiced widely in pre-farming communities across southern China and Southeast Asia, the researchers wrote.
– Smoke-dried mummies are still being made today in parts of Southeast Asia, according to the researchers. They travelled to Papua, a province of Indonesia, in 2019 and observed the Dani and Pumo people creating mummies of their deceased ancestors by tightly binding the corpses, setting them over a fire, and smoking them until they turned entirely black. Drawing on these examples, the researchers concluded that ancient individuals were tightly bound after death and smoked for long periods over low-temperature fires. Full article: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/worlds-oldest-mummies-were-smoke-dried-10-000-years-ago-in-china-and-southeast-asia-researchers-find

TRAVEL

Train delays become a daily occurrence for Andalucia: I have given up on following all the train delays. These have become a daily occurrence in Andalucia. If travelling by train I suggest you check the official websites for delay announcements, and always be prepared for unexpected delays once you leave for the station. -Ed.

OTHER

New Jersey is 14th state to legalize human composting as eco-friendly burial alternative:
– The Garden State approved a bill that legalizes human composting, an alternative to traditional burials in which a corpse is transformed into nutrient-rich soil that loved ones can use to feed their favourite houseplant or scatter like ashes. Human composting, more formally known as natural organic reduction, has skyrocketed in popularity after the COVID-19 pandemic left more than a million Americans dead.
– New Jersey is the 14th state to have legalized the practice over the last six years. The human composting process, though, isn’t nearly as speedy as commonly accepted methods like cremation. The entire ordeal takes a staggering 45 days as the “body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil,” according to Earth Funeral’s website. Earth Funeral has been at the heart of human composting since Washington, where the company is based, became the first state to legalize the practice in 2019.
– Human composting doesn’t vary much from regular composting. The person’s corpse is placed in a “vessel” with organic materials like straw and alfalfa before being sealed inside and attached to an HVAC system. From there, it’s left to decompose. Exactly how long the body is allowed to break down in the cradle varies from state to state. While human composting may be legally allowed in some places such as Washington & Colorado, Spain has not yet implemented legislation to explicitly permit or regulate this practice. {The practice itself is not explicitly addressed in Spanish law, so technically, it could be seen as illegal under current regulations, which primarily focus on traditional burial and cremation. As with many things in Spain, if it ain’t regulated, it’s probably illegal. -Ed.}
– With one processor, Earth Funeral, the deceased’s loved ones are in control even from across the country and can decide how much soil they’d like returned to them, ranging from a smidgeon to scatter similarly to cremated ashes, or enough to comfortably house a potted plant.
Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/new-jersey-legalizes-human-composting-as-eco-friendly-burial-alternative/

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

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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 3090 Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025

On September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Historical Reenactment “La Duda”- Casarabonela: Sat, 20 Sept.
The day will begin at 12:00 p.m. with a Inaugural Parade from the library car park to the Villa de Casarabonela, which will officially open its doors half an hour later. Among the planned activities are Vintage Games, exhibitions of falconry with birds of prey, a free bean stew tasting, guided tours of emblematic places, family workshops and children’s activities such as the “Treasure Hunt 1560”. There will also be shows of contemporary and aerial dance with fire and lectures on local history. At 9:00 p.m. the Historical Reenactment “La Duda”, inspired by the events that occurred in the mid-sixteenth century.

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“Las Noches del Cerro” [The Nights of the Hill] – Vélez-Málaga: Fri & Sat, 19 & 20 Sept.
Two nights of concerts to end the summer. Shows start 9pm.

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Empty Promises, Again- Sánchez announces €30,000 grants to buy subsidised housing but there are only 350 homes available out of the 184,000 he promised: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, has launched a series of new measures to improve access to housing for young people. One of them consists of a 30,000 euros for Rent-to-own for young people, which would apply in the case of flats of Official protection. However, the low construction of social housing is one of the great challenges of the Sánchez government, as well as the shortage of this type of housing. Specifically, Sánchez has only delivered 350 homes of official protection in two years of the 184,000 he promised. It is unclear if these “grants” will need to be repaid as loans or not. Many of the COVID relief “grants” Sanchez boasted of were actually loans of EU funds Spain received as outright handouts, thus loaning out money they received for free. These grant-loans were often rejected by businesses who didn’t want additional debt at a time when they were already struggling.
– In this way, despite the fact that 184,000 homes have been in limbo for almost 2 years, with hardly any knowledge of how their evolution is going, the Government is once again promising in a few months that it will launch aid of 30,000 euros for a rental with an option to buy in social housing. Although all the details of this measure are not yet known, taking into account the availability of affordable housing that currently exists, it seems that it will be very difficult to carry out. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/sanchez-anuncia-30-000-comprar-vpo-pero-solo-hay-350-viviendas-184-000-que-prometio-15414798

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Supreme Court Rejects Santos Cerdán’s Defence in the Koldo Case: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has rejected all attempts by Santos Cerdán’s defence to annul the Koldo investigation. Judge Leopoldo Puente dismissed requests for new testimony and evidence, including questioning Civil Guard officers, ruling that they were neither relevant nor necessary. He ridiculed Cerdán’s lawyers for presenting him as a “champion” of parliamentary rights when no member of parliament has been implicated apart from José Luis Ábalos, whose case proceeded only after the required authorisation from Congress.
– The court also rejected claims of a conspiracy involving Civil Guard members and Koldo García, calling them vague and unsupported. Much of the case rests on recordings of Koldo, which the judge confirmed were legitimately obtained, though their authenticity may still be contested through expert review. The magistrate further dismissed arguments portraying Koldo as an agent provocateur or Víctor de Aldama’s cooperation as coerced, stressing that other possible crimes by Aldama do not negate the evidence of irregular public contracts. Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2025/09/15/juez-puente-rechaza-diligencias-solicitadas-santos-cerdan-anular-caso-koldo-121590877.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Tickets to visit Caminito del Rey from December 2 to March 22, 2026, will go on sale today: {Translation, summary}
– This Wednesday, September 17, tickets will go on sale to visit El Caminito del Rey on dates between December 2 of this year and March 22, 2026. They can be purchased starting at 10:00 a.m. at www.caminitodelrey.info for €10 for general admission or €18 for guided tours. Sales will open simultaneously for the general public and travel agencies. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/las-entradas-para-visitar-el-caminito-del-rey-del-2-de-diciembre-al-22-de-marzo-de-2026-saldran-a-la-venta-este-miercoles/

MIDDLE EAST

Israel begins its all-out offensive on Gaza City and enters the area with tanks- “It’s burning”:
– Israel launched the main stage of its long-awaited ground offensive on Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring “Gaza is burning” as Palestinians in the area described the most intense bombardment they had experienced in two years of war. An Israel Defence Forces official said ground troops were moving deeper into the city, towards its centre, and that the number of soldiers would rise in coming days to confront up to 3,000 Hamas combatants the IDF believes are still in the city.
– “Gaza is burning,” Defence Minister Israel Katz posted on X. “The IDF strikes with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and IDF soldiers are fighting bravely to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.” Gaza health officials reported at least 40 people killed, most of them in Gaza City, in the early hours of the assault, as air strikes swept across the city and tank incursions were reported by residents in several areas.
Israel renewed its calls on civilians to leave, and long columns of Palestinians were streaming towards the south and west in donkey carts, rickshaws, heavily laden vehicles or on foot. “They are destroying residential towers, the pillars of the city, mosques, schools and roads,” Abu Tamer, a 70-year-old man who was making the gruelling journey south with his family, told Reuters in a text message. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-gaza-is-burning-it-launches-huge-ground-assault-2025-09-16/

SPANISH ROYALS

Infanta Sofía, happy and fully adapted to her new university life in Lisbon: {Translation, summary}
– On September 8th, just a week ago, Infanta Sofía began her university studies in Political Science and International Relations at the Lisbon campus of Forward College. It was precisely the exclusive private college, part of the University of London, that shared the first images of the youngest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia on social media during this exciting new stage, during the activities and group dynamics with which they welcomed their new students. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/chance/realeza/noticia-infanta-sofia-feliz-totalmente-adaptada-nueva-vida-universitaria-lisboa-20250915140617.html

CONSUMER INFO

Is it legal to have your backpack or bag searched in a supermarket? What you need to know before you say no: {Translation}
– In Spain, some supermarkets request customers to show handbags, rucksacks or even baby bags at the checkout. A legal expert clarifies that no cashier or supermarket worker can oblige a customer to open a bag, as there is no legal duty to comply. Only licensed security guards, under specific conditions, may request inspection.
– According to the Ministry of the Interior, guards are permitted to ask for the contents of a bag if there are concrete indications of theft or another offence. Even then, the action must be exceptional, not generalised. If the customer refuses, the guard cannot force inspection but must call the police, who alone can proceed formally. Consumer organisations emphasise that bag checks should not be routine but limited to justified suspicion of wrongdoing. Ultimately, showing the bag remains voluntary unless genuine evidence of crime exists, in which case intervention is restricted to security staff and authorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/como/2025/09/16/68c824a4e9cf4aaf778b4590.html

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

Spain will not participate in Eurovision for the first time in history if Israel is not expelled: {Translation, summary}
– After a heated debate, the president of the Corporation and a majority of like-minded board members (10 of the 15 who make up the board) have made the decision: Spain will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not expelled, following approval by the Board of Directors with 10 votes in favour, four against, and one abstention. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/television/2025/09/16/68c934af21efa0f1768b457e.html

TRAVEL

Third day of strike by security guards in Barajas airport with waits at controls of up to an hour: {Translation, summary}
– Those who have to fly from the Madrid airport are advised to arrive well in advance. Yesterday 1,900 passengers missed their flights. Most delays were in terminal T4.
– The passengers who arrived this Tuesday early in the morning at Barajas airport have had to wait at least an hour to be able to pass the security controls on the third day of the indefinite strike called by a group of security guards from the Trabllisa company.
– It is advised to those who have to fly from the Madrid airport that arrive well in advance and that they check in their hand luggage to speed up the passage through the security filter, where there are long queues of passengers from 7:00 in the morning. Lines were back to normal by noon. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/madrid/un-completo-absoluto-caos-nueva-jornada-aglomeraciones-barajas-por-paro-vigilantes-que-deja-1-500-pasajeros-tierra_6326215_0.html

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The Sierra Nevada Endless Route, 300 km of circular trail through 60 villages, peaks, and unforgettable landscapes: {Translation, summary}
– The Sulayr route, known as the “eternal path”, is the longest circular trail in Spain and a jewel of Sierra Nevada. Its name, derived from Arabic as the “mountain of the sun”, reflects both heritage and natural grandeur. Spread across 19 stages, it covers around 300 kilometres at an altitude of 1,800 to 2,000 metres, surrounding the massif with landscapes of forests, meadows, rivers, and ravines. It also highlights the agricultural and livestock traditions of Granada’s mountain culture.
– The route passes through 60 municipalities and six districts, including the Alpujarra, Trevélez, Capileira, the Marquesado, Dílar Valley, and Lecrín. These villages provide both logistical support and a wealth of gastronomy and tradition. Marked as GR-240, Sulayr is well signposted, with red and white markers and information panels. Though demanding, it is accessible and can be tackled in sections.
– The Provincial Council of Granada calls it the “king” of Sierra Nevada trails and a symbol of unity between two provinces, six districts, and sixty villages. The best time to walk is summer or early autumn, when snow recedes, though winter stages require preparation. Authorities advise carrying water, sun protection, proper clothing, and mountain footwear.
– See maps & photos of all the stages at the official website: https://www.andalucia.org/listing/sendero-sulayr-gr-240/21496102/
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadahoy.com/vivir/ruta-sulayr-sierra-nevada-300-km-pueblos_0_2004782405.html

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Aemet activates high temperature alerts for next three days with up to 40C forecast in south of Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/aemet-activates-high-temperature-alerts-for-next-20250916155254-nt.html
– Ryanair threatens to slash another million seats on Spain flights next summer in row over airport taxes
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/ryanair-threatens-slash-another-million-seats-spain-summer-20250915131415-nt.html
– National leader of Spain’s main opposition PP party makes five pledges to Andalucía region during rally in Malaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-pp-lights-the-fires-for-the-20250915080143-nt.html
– Malaga’s Historic Alcazaba-Gibralfaro fortress {pic} to stay open later and offer night tours once new lighting is installed
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-alcazaba-will-open-night-2026-with-20250912075315-nt.html
– US accuses Spain of ’emboldening Hamas terrorists’ with its measures against Israel
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/accuses-spain-encouraging-terrorists-hamas-over-antiisrael-20250911073826-nt.html

OBITUARIES

RIP- Robert Redford Dies at Age 89:
– Robert Redford, a two-time Oscar winner who charmed audiences with “The Way We Were” and “Barefoot in the Park,” directed the complex dramas “Ordinary People” and “Quiz Show,” and founded the Sundance Institute to promote independent storytelling, has died. He was 89.
– The Hollywood icon passed away early Tuesday at his home in Utah, Rogers & Cowan PMK chief executive Cindi Berger told the New York Times. Berger said Redford died in his sleep. No cause of death was given.
– His most memorable acting work includes roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969), “The Sting” (1973), “All the President’s Men” (1976), “The Natural” (1984) and “Out of Africa” (1985). Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-dead-oscar-winner-dies-at-89/

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Torrox Oktoberfest: Thur-Sun, 18-21 Sept.
At Parking Ferrara, next to Iberostar Hotel, Torrox Costa
The party will open its doors on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. while the rest of the days will start from noon. The End of party will take place on Sunday night.

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Veladilla de San Miguel- Nerja: Fri-Sun, 19-21 Sept.
There are conflicting promos circulating, some post this as a 2 day event, others as a 3 day event. See dates on posters. Info on FB & IG.
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Roali Wine Fair in Las Lagunas de Mijas: Fri, 19 Sept, Free
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Goat Festival of Casabermeja: Sat & Sun, 20 & 21 Sept.
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El Borge Raisin Day (Dia de la Pasa): Sun, 21 Sept
During this day, demonstrations of the raisin production process will be carried out, from the treatment of the grapes to their final transformation, as well as gastronomic stalls, tastings and musical performances that will liven up the atmosphere. There will be distribution of crumbs, cateta salad and plates of cured meats at a symbolic price of €1.

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The Mediterranean Chamber Orchestra returns to Almuñécar with a program of Film & TV series music: Sun, 21 Sept, 7pm.
Casa de Cultura, Puerta de Granada, 19 (18690) Almuñécar
Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/musica-de-cine-y-series-orquesta-camara-mediterranea

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A Special Blues Concert in the Campo- Cat Squirrel Trio: Monday, 22 Sept, 8pm
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Classic and Sports Car Breakfast Meet in Almayate:
Sun, 28 Sep, 10am to 1pm
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Location is Restaurante Asador “Lo Pepe Molina”
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Butane prices fall by 5% and a gas cylinder will cost €16.27 this Tuesday: {Translation, summary}
– The maximum retail price of butane gas cylinders will be reduced by 5% starting this Tuesday, settling at €16.27. This adjustment represents the second consecutive price decrease, as stipulated in a resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
– The latest price revision responds to a 1.6% drop in raw material prices and a 2.3% appreciation of the euro against the dollar. These factors offset the increase in freight costs, which have risen by 14.9%, according to sources from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/butano-abarata-5-bombona-costara-1627-euros-martes/202509151024313138321.html

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The police denounce that there were “political orders not to act” in the Vuelta and ask for the resignation of Sánchez and Marlaska: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s National Police unions have clashed with the Government over security at the final stage of the Vuelta a España, disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests. JUPOL claimed officers received “political orders” not to intervene, alleging the strategy aimed to allow the boycott rather than protect public order. The union condemned footage of police withdrawing as demonstrators overturned barriers and argued that anti-riot equipment was deliberately withheld, leaving officers “tied hand and foot.”
– JUPOL demanded the resignations of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and Madrid’s Government delegate Francisco Martín, accusing them of encouraging protests.
The majority police union SUP echoed these criticisms, saying the deployment was deliberately insufficient and compromised the safety of athletes, citizens and officers “for political convenience.” Both unions demanded accountability and identification of the senior official responsible for the operation, a post currently vacant in Madrid.
– In response, despite 22 injured officers, Marlaska defended the plan as “absolutely sufficient,” likening it to NATO summit security measures, and praised officers for managing a complex situation while respecting rights to protest. Martín highlighted the demonstrations as an expression of Spanish solidarity with peace, stressing incidents were isolated and quickly resolved. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-policias-denuncian-que-hubo-ordenes-no-actuar-vuelta-piden-dimision-sanchez-marlaska-delegado-gobierno_6326005_0.html & Video Link

ANDALUCÍA

A week or more of summer heat begins- a warm air mass will bring temperatures close to 40C: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia faces an intense and prolonged heatwave in mid-September, with temperatures more typical of August. According to Aemet, a mass of very warm air will keep the region under anticyclonic conditions for the entire week, bringing anomalies of up to 6–10 degrees above average. Maximums will remain above 35C across much of the region, and the Guadalquivir valley is forecast to exceed 38C for several consecutive days. Between Wednesday and Friday, Seville, Cordoba and Jaén could even surpass 40C in the shade.
– Nights will also be unusually hot. Minimums in Jaén, Seville and Cordoba may not fall below 25C, creating torrid nights that prevent relief from the daytime heat. Even coastal areas like Huelva will see elevated temperatures, though with some moderation compared to the interior.
– The episode is expected to continue through the week and possibly into late September. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/semana-calor-verano-masa-aire-calida-temperaturas-pais_6325922_0.html

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Elon Musk sparks outrage with ‘fight back or die’ video-speech at Tommy Robinson rally:
– An estimated 110,000 to 150,000 people gathered in London on Saturday (13 September) for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 25 people were arrested during the demonstration, where 26 officers were injured – four of them seriously – in what the force described as “unacceptable violence.”
– Elon Musk made a surprise video appearance at the rally, telling Robinson that “a change of government” was needed in the UK and even calling for a “dissolution of parliament.”
– The Tesla owner told protesters they must “either fight back or you die,” framing his message as an appeal to “British common sense.”
– He went on to address what he called “the reasonable centre” – people who “ordinarily wouldn’t get involved in politics, who just want to live their lives (At 10 min. mark in video). They don’t want that, they’re quiet, they just go about their business.” My message is to them: if this continues, that violence is going to come to you, you will have no choice,” he said. “You’re in a fundamental situation here. Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die, that’s the truth, I think.” Full article: https://www.indy100.com/news/elon-musk-tommy-robinson-london-protest-2673994078 & Video Link

HEALTH

Multidrug-Resistant Fungus Spreading Rapidly In Europe, with the most in Spain:
– Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) poses a risk for patients in healthcare facilities across Europe due to its ability to cause severe infections in critically ill patients, its potential resistance to several antifungal agents, which makes infections difficult to treat, and its propensity for transmission and outbreaks in healthcare settings. The C. auris survey 2024 shows that spread of C. auris continues to occur at a rapid pace.
– The top five European nations with the highest C. auris case numbers during this period were Spain with 1,807 incidents, Greece with 852, Italy with 712, Romania with 404, and Germany with 120 cases, according to the report. In total, 4,012 cases of C. auris colonisation or infection were reported by European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA) countries between 2013 and 2023.
– Since 2020, case numbers have been increasing rapidly until 2023 when 1,346 yearly cases were reported by 18 EU/EEA countries. Despite this increase, the recorded case numbers only reflect the tip of the iceberg as systematic surveillance is not in place in many countries.
– In Greece, Spain, and Italy, the time period between the first documented C. auris incident and the infection becoming endemic in the region has been five to seven years, “showing how rapidly C. auris can spread through hospital networks.”
– Spain was the first EU/EEA country to report a C. auris outbreak in 2016. The initial outbreak in Spain started in a tertiary care hospital in Valencia and spread onwards to other hospitals in the same region. C. auris cases still mainly occur in the same hospitals and region but case numbers have been declining as outbreaks are now better controlled due to increased awareness, introduction of specific surveillance protocols in centres that have been most affected and earlier implementation of control measures.
– A national surveillance system for C. auris is not in place in Spain. Spain had been assigned the epidemiological stage of 5 ‘regional endemicity’ (the highest alert stage) since the
previous survey in 2022.
Full article: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/candidozyma-auris-survey-epidemiological-situation-laboratory-capacity-2024.pdf
Additional ref: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/drug-resistant-fungus-candidozyma-auris-confirmed-spread-rapidly-european-hospitals

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Even doctors suffer malpractice and fight nonsensical SAS defences! SAS must pay €67,000 after fighting case 11 years for a doctor to be compensated for a botched surgery she endured- SAS defence statements ruled “insult to intelligence…and an absolute lack of respect for patients”: {Translation, summary}
– A Malaga woman, now 63 and herself a doctor, has won a legal battle against the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) after part of a surgical needle was left in her wrist following an operation in 2014 at the Virgen de la Victoria Hospital. She had undergone surgery to stabilise her left wrist after earlier trauma, during which a Kirschner wire (K-wire) was implanted. Although the cast and wire were supposedly removed two months later, she soon experienced persistent pain. An MRI scan seven months later revealed a metallic fragment still lodged in her wrist, which had caused joint damage including ligament rupture, capsule tearing and bone erosion.
– In 2015 she required further private surgery to extract the fragment. The SAS argued the injuries stemmed from her pre-existing polyarthritis, not malpractice. SAS even presented a witness doctor “super-specialist” who described the retained fragment as “super-information”- which released surgeon, so he claimed, from the obligation to inform the patient- rather than essential information the patient should receive. The court dismissed this as an insult to patients’ intelligence and an absolute lack of respect towards patients. The judge confirmed that malpractice had occurred through either surgical error or failure to inform.
– Both the first-instance judge and the High Court of Justice of Andalusia found a direct causal link between the treatment and the patient’s injuries, ordering the SAS to pay her 67,000 euros plus interest. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/condenan-sas-paciente-malaga-aguja-olvidada-20250912065702-nt_amp.html

TECH

iOS 26/iPadOS 26/watchOS 26/ macOS 26 Tahoe are now available:
– After a summer of beta updates, iOS 26 is here. As long as you have a compatible device, you can install the new software right now. Head to Settings > General > Software Update, and get ready for a Liquid Glass makeover.
– This year’s Apple Intelligence additions include live translation in messages, FaceTime, and Phone. Visual Intelligence also expands beyond the camera and into screenshots. Full article: https://www.engadget.com/preview-ios-26-is-now-available-heres-how-to-install-it-on-your-iphone-173212562.html

FINANCIAL

High Court Decision Strengthens Legal Certainty in Wills and Succession Disputes: {Translation, summary}
– A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling has clarified a long-standing source of confusion in inheritance law: the distinction between computation and collation.
– Computation is a mandatory calculation that adds the value of all donations made by the deceased during his lifetime to the estate total. Its purpose is to safeguard the legítima, the portion of the inheritance that must go by law to forced heirs, and it cannot be avoided by the testator.
– Collation, by contrast, is a mechanism among forced heirs in which lifetime gifts are treated as advances on inheritance. Unlike computation, the testator may exempt heirs from collation, allowing them to retain such advances without adjustment in the distribution.
– In ruling 457/2025, the Supreme Court held that even when collation is waived, donations must still be computed to protect the legítima. This ensures fairness among heirs and provides greater legal certainty in drafting wills and resolving inheritance disputes. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/regalo-envenenado-herencias-advertencia-supremo-donaciones-vida/202509140944123137581.html

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SPAIN

Inflation on food items is out of control- coffee, eggs, chocolate & beef prices soar: {Translation}
– In the 8 months, January through August 2025, coffee, eggs, chocolate and cocoa saw the largest price rises in Spain, all exceeding double digits. Coffee rose 17.5%, eggs 15.7%, chocolate 13.1%, and cocoa and powdered chocolate 10%, according to the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the National Statistics Institute (INE). Other notable increases included beef (+9.3%), nuts (+5.7%), frozen fish (+5.2%), whole milk (+4%), pulses and vegetables (+4%), and canned fruit (+4%).
– In contrast, olive oil fell 34.5%, sugar and fresh fish dropped 6.3%, yoghurt decreased 2.3%, pasta and couscous 1%, and pizza 0.8%.
– On an annual basis from August 2024 to August 2025, coffee was the most expensive, up 20.2%, followed by non-olive oils (+18.9%), chocolate (+18.8%) and eggs (+17.8%). Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-cafe-huevos-chocolate-carne-vacuno-disparan-precios-va-ano-alzas-mas-10-20250914112752.html

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PP Turns Up The Heat- PP leader Feijóo accuses Sánchez of “kidnapping” the nation and calls for “rebellion” against the government: {Translation, summary}
– At the opening of the Andalusian PP’s political year in Málaga, Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of “kidnapping the nation” by ruling without budgets, without a parliamentary majority and by “attacking the judges”. He declared: “One must rebel when a Government commits anomalies,” insisting that governing in this way “kidnaps the democracy of the Spanish nation” and undermines nearly fifty years of the Rule of Law.
– Feijóo warned against normalising corruption scandals linked to the PSOE, the Government and Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez. He cited examples, saying the Attorney General is “under bail”, former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán is “in prison”, ex-minister José Luis Ábalos is “before the Supreme Court”, and that Moncloa has become a place “where business is done”. He urged Spaniards not to “get used to” such situations and called on the PP to “prepare Spain for change”, affirming: “If we change the government, we begin with the solution.”
– Andalusian president Juanma Moreno declared “no more injustices” and “no more abuses”, stressing that Sánchez’s policies always “harm Andalusia”. He denounced underfunding compared with other regions and vowed not to accept Andalusia being treated unequally, criticising Sánchez’s “propaganda machinery” and pacts with separatists. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20250912/feijoo-acusa-sanchez-secuestrar-nacion-llama-rebelarse-contra-gobierno_334010.html

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The Judiciary Fights Back- Judge Peinado sues journalists and politicians for libel and slander: {Translation, summary}
– The constant criticism of Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s investigation into the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, has exasperated the magistrate and led him to file several lawsuits against journalists and politicians for libel and slander.
– The judge has acted now to prevent the possible statute of limitations on what he considers intolerable insults that attack his judicial work and independence. The lawsuits, already formalised, constitute a first step towards potential civil or criminal action in the future.
– Public announcements have accused the judge of acting with bias or pursuing a political and improper agenda. Peinado intends to take legal action against, among others, Minister of Transport Óscar Puente, former Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Pablo Iglesias, and journalists Antón Losada and Ernesto Ekaizer, according to sources cited by El Confidencial. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2025-09-13/el-juez-peinado-demanda-a-periodistas-y-politicos-por-injurias-y-calumnias-7295194/

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Second Deputy Prime Minister Díaz Weakened After Her Working Hours Bill Fails as Sánchez Courts the Junts Who Doomed It: {Translation, summary}
– Yolanda Díaz has suffered a serious setback after her flagship bill to reduce working hours was rejected in Congress, with Junts voting against it. The defeat exposed a deep rift between the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Catalan separatist Junts, leaving her politically weakened and fuelling doubts about her leadership within Sumar.
– Pedro Sánchez’s absence added to the blow: he went to the cinema with his wife instead of attending the vote. The gesture echoed April 2023, when he skipped the reform vote of Irene Montero’s “only yes means yes” law by visiting Doñana National Park, a decision that foreshadowed Montero’s fall. The parallel now raises questions over Díaz’s survival.
– To limit the damage, Díaz is promoting a decree to tighten the recording of working hours in companies, a measure that can be approved directly by the Cabinet without Congress. The idea is that if companies are forced to keep more accurate and transparent records, inspectors can better detect unpaid overtime or breaches of limits, indirectly improving work–life balance. Yet this salvages only a fraction of her project.
– The contradiction is clear: while Junts torpedoed Díaz’s reform, Sánchez and his ministers are actively courting them for budgets and judicial reform. This pursuit highlights the tension between coalition partners within the administration, and Junts’ pivotal role in parliamentary arithmetic. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/20250913/yolanda-diaz-paga-primeras-consecuencias-mayor-fracaso-gestion_333966.html

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The “exceptional favours” done for Begoña Gómez were 230 emails: {Translation, summary}
– The Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, stated in her most recent testimony before Judge Peinado that the work of her adviser, Cristina Álvarez, was limited to “favours” carried out “exceptionally.” However, former Vice-Rector Juan Carlos Doadrio has provided more than 230 emails exchanged with the adviser—a volume hardly describable as an exceptional favour.
– Gómez testified with little inclination to provide further information regarding the allegation of embezzlement of public funds linked to her use of her husband’s office for private business matters. In reality, Cristina Álvarez is not formally an adviser to Begoña Gómez; she serves as Director of Programmes in the Secretariat General of the Prime Minister’s Office. Her involvement with Gómez appears to have been supplementary to her official duties, assisting with tasks related to Gómez’s academic and social projects.
– The large number of communications between Álvarez and Doadrio raises questions about the extent of her activity on behalf of Gómez, contrasting with the characterisation of her assistance as merely “exceptional favours.” Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2025-09-13/los-favores-excepcionales-a-begona-gomez-230-mails-entre-su-asesora-y-el-vicerrector-de-la-complutense-7294745/

ANDALUCÍA

The Junta de Andalucía confirms the existence of nine outbreaks of avian flu and asks citizens to respect the protocols: {Translation}
– The Andalusian Government confirmed on Friday the presence of nine outbreaks of avian influenza in the region and sent a message of reassurance to the public, urging caution and adherence to official recommendations. “At present, there are outbreaks that we can say are confirmed by the health-veterinary alert network of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,” stated the Minister for Sustainability and Environment, Catalina García.
– According to the minister, three of the outbreaks are in wild birds, two in urban or peri-urban parks, two in agricultural farms, and another in a non-agricultural type of farm. “All people who have had contact are also under surveillance,” added García, noting that the various departments of the Andalusian Government are “carrying out all this monitoring thoroughly.”
– García called for calm, highlighting “perfect collaboration between the Spanish Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Department of Health, and, of course, all local administrations.”
– Avian influenza in Spain mainly affects wild birds. Experts emphasise that it is unlikely to spread to humans, describing it as “an animal health problem.” She reminded citizens of the importance of following established protocols with municipalities and in parks, such as “not approaching the birds at present and not feeding them.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/junta-andalucia-confirma-existencia-nueve-focos-gripe-aviar-pide-ciudadania-respetar-los-protocolos_6325695_0.html

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Sanchez Proudly Announces 8,000+ Unregistered Tourist Accommodations in Malaga Province to be Eliminated Monday From Online Platforms such as Booking or Airbnb: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government {pic} has indicated that the Ministry of Housing will remove 8,014 flats from the single registry this Monday for not complying with the requirements, mandatory since last July 1.
– Now it must be the platforms that proceed to remove them, so if they continue to rent, they must do so without advertising online. The President of the Government has announced that they will withdraw them “so that they become social rents”, although there is no guarantee that these will go on to the long-term market. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/gobierno-baja-pisos-turisticos-malaga_0_2004761530.html

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Vox Captures Andalusian ‘Under-45’ Vote, Shaking Political Balance as Dissatisfaction with Failed Socialist Policies Spikes: {Translation, summary}
– Vox is rapidly expanding its support in Andalusia, driven above all by younger voters who feel disconnected from traditional politics after watching the failure of socialist policies. Polling shows Vox is now the preferred party among Spanish men under 44, with the latest CIS survey revealing that 13.2% of all PP voters have shifted to Vox. PSOE is also losing ground. A July survey by the Andalusian Study Centre (Centra) found Vox benefitting both from PP defections and a parallel decline in socialist backing. That trend was reinforced by a later 40dB poll for Cadena Ser, which projected Vox as the leading party in Andalusia in a general election, ahead of both PSOE and PP!
– In Andalusia, Vox’s surge is strongest along the coast, from Almería to Huelva and the Costa del Sol, where it increasingly challenges the PP’s hold. While the PP President of the Andalusian Government Juanma Moreno’s personal popularity still provides a buffer in regional contests, the combined losses of PP and PSOE mean Vox could become the dominant party in Andalusia in national elections.
– The party’s rise is amplified by its commanding presence on TikTok, where it has 735,900 followers compared with 148,700 for PSOE and just 68,700 for the PP. The under-45 vote, fuelled by housing pressures, weak job prospects and identity politics, has become the engine of Vox’s advance. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/vox-aprieta-costa-andaluza_0_2004757478.html

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Organic Farming in Andalusia Surges Over 30% in Four Years: {Translation, summary}
– Organic farming in Andalusia has surged over 30 per cent in four years, now covering 1.4 million hectares across more than 22,000 operations. Over 66 per cent of farms specialise in permanent crops, mainly nuts and olives, contributing 41 per cent of total organic output, while extensive herbivore farms, especially beef cattle, account for the largest areas.
– Economically, smaller farms under 50,000 euros represent 67 per cent of operations but only 16 per cent of output, whereas larger farms over 100,000 euros contribute more than 67 per cent. Nineteen per cent of farms are owned by legal entities, producing over half of all organic output, while 81 per cent are individually owned. Among these, 29 per cent are women’s holdings and 52 per cent men’s, with women’s farms generally smaller. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-aumenta-mas-30-explotaciones-produccion-ecologica-andalucia-ultimos-cuatro-anos-20250914120053.html

MALAGA CITY

Authorities blame Newcastle Disease, not avian flu, for recent birds deaths: {Translation}
– The Andalusian Wildlife Analysis and Diagnosis Centre has confirmed that the death of the specimens collected in Malaga’s Huelin Park was caused by the Newcastle disease virus, thus ruling out a possible outbreak of avian flu in this area.
– The Regional Ministry of Sustainability and Environment has provided SUR with the results of the analyses carried out on these specimens at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, determining that this is a common mild disease, which has already affected other urban parks in Andalusia.
– In previous years, the Newcastle disease virus has affected wild birds throughout Andalusia, although in most cases it has affected Eurasian collared doves. On this occasion, four specimens were analysed, specifically two yellow-legged gulls, a Eurasian collared dove, and a mallard. This disease is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus of the Paramyxoviridae family and can affect all birds, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Not surprisingly, as it is a disease that is naturally endemic in wild birds, it can affect domestic birds anywhere in the world, which is why most countries have decided to implement a vaccination policy for them.
– The Regional Ministry of Sustainability and Environment assures that the risk to humans from handling a dead bird with this disease is minimal. For example, it can cause keratoconjunctivitis if a person rubs their eyes after touching the bird. Therefore, the public is advised not to touch any dead or dying birds they find.
– Once the results of the tests were known, Malaga City Council, through its Department of Environmental Sustainability, announced that Huelin Park would reopen this Saturday after being closed on September 3 as a preventive measure. The City Council emphasizes that no new suspected cases have been reported in Huelin Park or any other public park with lakes or ponds, but municipal sources stress that precautions will continue to be maintained and surveillance will be reinforced in all wetlands. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/descartan-foco-gripe-aviar-parque-huelin-malaga-20250912150035-nt_amp.html

TORROX

Yes, Friday, October 3rd, 2025, is a local public holiday in Torrox:
– It is a local public holiday (festivo local) as part of the Feria de Torrox, a traditional annual festival honouring the town’s patrons, the Virgen de las Nieves and San Roque. This fair typically takes place in the first week of October; this year it is October 1st thru 5th.
– According to Spain’s labour calendar regulations, each municipality like Torrox can designate up to two local holidays per year, in addition to national and regional ones. The official 2025 calendar for Torrox, published by the Andalusian regional government, lists October 3rd as one of these 2 local festival days. The other was August 5th
– On this day, public offices, schools, and many businesses close, with festivities including music, parades, and cultural events centered around folklore and local traditions. The fair’s timing aligns with the end of the grape harvest season, allowing residents to participate after agricultural work.
– This is distinct from national holidays (like Spain’s National Day on October 12th) or regional ones in Andalusia, and it’s specific to Torrox.
Refs: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/todos-festivos-locales-municipios-provincia-malaga_0_2002863547.html &
https://www.facebook.com/fiestastorrox/posts/feria-de-torrox-2025-del-1-al-5-de-octubre/1198931128946076/

RIOGORDO

An accident in Riogordo claims the life of Iván, a 41-year-old motorcyclist and resident of Los Romanes: {Translation}
– The village of Los Romanes, in the Axarquía municipality of La Viñuela, is in mourning this Sunday following the death of one of its residents, Iván López Gallego, aged 41, in a traffic accident at midday on the A-356 highway, near the municipality of Riogordo. The accident occurred at kilometer 23 of the aforementioned road, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car driven by a resident of Riogordo.
– Iván lived in rented accommodation in the El Puente de Don Manuel area of Alcaucín and leaves behind an eight-year-old daughter. He had worked as a heavy machinery operator in the region and was passionate about motorcycles. The tragedy adds to a painful family history, as a few years ago one of his brothers lost his life in an accident involving a quad bike. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-accidente-en-riogordo-se-cobra-la-vida-de-ivan-motorista-de-41-anos-y-vecino-de-los-romanes/

UK

Tommy Robinson Shocks UK With Record-Breaking London March Against Immigration:
– Central London on Saturday witnessed one of the biggest right-wing demonstrations in recent UK history, led by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson. Branded as the “Unite the Kingdom” march, police estimated the turnout at around 110,000 participants, while Robinson claimed the crowd numbered in the millions. A counter-demonstration by “Stand Up to Racism” drew about 5,000 people nearby.
– Authorities reported several incidents of disorder, including assaults on police officers. Reinforcements were called in, with mounted units and officers in protective gear deployed to manage the situation. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that demonstrators attempted to breach cordons, enter restricted areas, and approach rival groups, prompting multiple interventions.
– On Saturday, an estimated 110,000 people attended a right-wing demonstration in Central London, led by Tommy Robinson and branded as the Unite the Kingdom march, while a counter-demonstration by Stand Up to Racism drew about 5,000 people; the Metropolitan Police reported various incidents of disorder, including assaults on police officers. No reports of burning cars nor businesses looted.
Aerial visuals showed long stretches of Central London roads filled with protesters, sparking suggestions that police figures might underestimate the actual turnout. Full article: https://www.oneindia.com/international/tommy-robinson-shocks-uk-with-record-breaking-london-march-against-immigration-7859507.html & Video Link

UKRAINE WAR

Rutte reveals that Russian drones flew over up to five countries and points to Spain as a possible target: {Translation}
– NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has raised the tone against Moscow by confirming that Russian drones not only violated Polish airspace this week, but also that of Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. “This is not an isolated incident,” the Dutch leader stressed from Brussels, accompanied by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich.
– The revelation comes after several drones were shot down in Poland, whose alleged target was a key logistics base for supplying aid to Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk went so far as to describe the episode as “the greatest risk of conflict since World War II.”
– In response, the Atlantic Alliance has launched a new air defence system called Eastern Sentinel, which will include assets from countries such as Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. According to Rutte, its deployment will be immediate and seeks to reinforce the eastern flank in the face of “increasingly frequent and unacceptable recklessness” on the part of Russia.
– But the secretary general’s warning was not limited to countries bordering Russia. In a direct reference, he mentioned Spain and the United Kingdom as examples of states that cannot rely on geographical distance to feel safer. “It gives the impression that if I live in Madrid or London, I am safer than if I live in Tallinn. And that is not true, because the latest Russian missiles descend at five times the speed of sound and take only five or ten minutes longer to reach Madrid or London than they do to reach Tallinn or Vilnius,” he said.
– The reference to Madrid did not go unnoticed. Spain, despite being the fourth largest economy in the European Union, is one of the countries that has made the least progress in increasing defence spending as required by the Alliance. Pedro Sánchez’s government remains committed to reaching 2% of GDP in 2029, but has rejected pressure from the United States and other allies to go further. The contrast was also visible in the handling of the incident itself, as while leaders such as Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, and Friedrich Merz participated in high-level talks after the attack on Poland, Sánchez was not present.
– Furthermore, Rutte is aware of the political sensitivity in Spain, where part of the executive, the Sumar (communist) 2nd Vice President, openly questions NATO membership.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/internacional/20250912/otan-crea-sistema-centinela-oriental-blindar-flanco-este-invasion-drones-rusos-polonia_334083.html

TRAVEL

IMSERSO Update:
– Retirees in Málaga who applied for trips under the Imserso 2025-2026 Tourism Programme will gradually receive confirmation so they can enjoy their trips. On Wednesday, 8 October, residents of Málaga, as well as all pensioners across Andalusia, will be able to book their destinations. One of the new features is a fixed rate of 50 euros for pensioners with limited resources, with 7,400 places reserved. Other retirees can consult the updated price table for these trips, which vary depending on the destination, the number of days, and the months selected for the getaway:
https://imserso.es/espacio-mayores/envejecimiento-activo/programa-turismo-imserso/prevision-precios-temporada
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/viajes-imserso-fecha-reserva-compras-comunidad-20250914201456-nt_amp.html

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Emmys 2025 red carpet- see all the celebrity looks:
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Golf News- John Daly suffers epic meltdown for worst hole of his career with embarrassing score:
– John Daly really outdid himself this time – no, he really did.
The former major winner bested his personal record for worst score on a single hole while competing in the first round of the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
– It took the 59-year-old Daly 19 strokes to finish the par-5 12th hole on the Champions Tour after already being four-over par for the round on Friday. The 12th is not an easy hole, as the players must clear a significantly long creek running along the fairway. But it was not just the water that did Daly. After sending his tee shot into the rough, the former PGA and British Open champion hit his ball out of bounds and astounding seven times in a row. That included shots into the water and surrounding woods.
– Even more amazingly, he needed just one putt to close out the hole after finally putting his ball on the green. He finished 18-over for the round and 24 strokes off the lead heading into Day 2. Angel Cabrera leads the tournament at 6-under.
– The meltdown bested Daly’s previous single-hole high score of 18 strokes on the sixth hole at the 1998 Bay Hill Invitational in 1998.
– Scores like this are nothing new to Daly. He needed 14 strokes to complete the 18th hole at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and 13 for the fourth hole at the 2011 John Deer Classic at TPC Dear Run in 2011.
– His 19 strokes, however, would not come close to breaking the PGA Tour’s futility mark. Tommy Armour, a three-time major winner, used a whopping 23 strokes to finish the 17th hole at the Shawnee Open in 1927. He hit 10 shots out of bounds during his effort. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/09/13/sports/john-daly-suffers-epic-single-hole-meltdown-with-embarrassing-score/

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Tennis News- Spain reach Davis Cup Final 8 with dramatic fightback, Belgium edge Australia:
– Spain fought back from a 2-0 deficit to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8 with a 3-2 win over Denmark in their qualifying tie, while Australia’s comeback attempt fell short as Belgium took victory in the decisive match on Sunday. Spain and Belgium joined Argentina, Austria, France, Germany, Czech Republic and defending champions Italy in the Final 8, which will take place in Bologna in November.
– Denmark, who won both the matches on Saturday in Marbella, were one win away from winning the tie, but the pair of Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar won the doubles tie to keep the hosts in contention.
– Martinez, in singles, then saved a match point and forced a tiebreak in the third set to beat world number 11 Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(3) to level the tie for Spain in front of a loud home crowd.
– Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta dominated Elmer Moller in the decisive match, winning 6-2 6-3.
– It was the first time Spain won a Davis Cup tie from 2-0 down.
– Australia, however, failed to complete a comeback after losing their first two matches the previous day, with Belgium’s Raphael Collignon beating Aleksandar Vukic in the decisive fifth match to win the tie in Sydney.
Official Davis Cup Updates & Scores: https://www.daviscup.com/en/news.aspx
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/spain-reach-davis-cup-final-8-with-dramatic-fightback-belgium-edge-australia-2025-09-14/

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Bicycle Racing News- The last stage of the Vuelta a España and the podium cancelled due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the centre of Madrid: {Translation, summary}
– The 2025 Vuelta a España ended unexpectedly due to pro-Palestinian protests and opposition to Israel-Premier Tech’s participation. Demonstrators disrupted central Madrid, particularly near the final stage, forcing police intervention and the diversion of the race to the Royal Palace Gardens. The peloton was halted 56 km from the finish, and the race was ultimately stopped after safety concerns. Cyclists were escorted to team vehicles or hotels, meaning there was no traditional podium or celebration in Madrid.
– Despite the abrupt ending, the classification results are final. Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark (Visma-Lease a bike) claimed the overall victory and final red jersey, with Mads Pedersen (Lid-Trek) winning the green jersey, Jay Vine (UAE) the mountain classification, Matthew Riccitello (Israel-Premier Tech) the best young rider, and UAE Emirates securing the team classification. The podium celebration that would have featured Vingegaard alongside Joao Almeida (UAE) and Tom Pidcock (Q36.5) did not take place due to the disruptions. The incident marked a dramatic conclusion to the 80th edition of Spain’s grand tour, highlighting tensions spilling into sport. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/deportes/manifestantes-propalestinos-ocupan-recorrido-vuelta_0_2004763150.html

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Bicycle Racing News- Sánchez’s Admiration for pro-Palestinian Protesters Draws International Condemnation After Violent End to La Vuelta: {Translation}
– The international press has reported on the violent protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators that forced the cancellation of the final stage of the Vuelta a España as it reached Madrid.
– For example, the British public broadcaster BBC headlined: “Final Stage of the Vuelta Suspended Due to Protests”. Inside, the report noted that “the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, said he admired the demonstrators”.
– The progressive newspaper The Guardian headlined: “Vingegaard Wins Vuelta After Final Stage Cancelled Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests in Madrid” and highlighted that “Demonstrators threw barricades into the streets on the Gran Vía”. The London paper also stated that “the clashes occurred hours after the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, expressed his admiration for the pro-Palestinian protesters”.
– Italy’s main sports daily, La Gazzetta Dello Sport, heavily involved in cycling, headlined: “Vuelta: the ‘Pro-Pal’ Invade the Course, Final Stage Cancelled. Vingegaard’s Victory a Sure Bet”. Inside it said: “The Vuelta a España ended in the worst possible way, with no finish” and described it as “an absurd, violent, sad and scandalous end for the Vuelta”.
– The Parisian paper Le Figaro wrote: “In a country where the Palestinian cause is very popular, these demonstrations occur at a time of high tension between the government of socialist Pedro Sánchez and that of Benjamin Netanyahu” and reminded readers that Sánchez “expressed his admiration for the protesters”.
– French sports daily L’Equipe noted: “The Dane Jonas Vingegaard officially won his first Vuelta; however, there was no stage winner, as it was stopped 60 km from the finish due to a new pro-Palestinian demonstration”. It described the conclusion as “unprecedented in the history of the grand tours”.
– “L’Equipe” added: “Police charges, rubber bullets, barriers transformed into instruments of violence, the centre of Madrid collapsed like the end of this frantic Vuelta a España 2025. The Vuelta ended in the worst possible way, without a finish.”
– Belgian sports portal Sporza reported: “The Vuelta ends on a sombre note: mass protests in Madrid forced organisers to cancel the final stage and the podium ceremony”. “The chaos reigned in the streets of Madrid, where the barriers were reduced to rubble. The Vuelta organisation tried everything to allow Vingegaard to don the red jersey in Madrid, but the numerous demonstrators decided otherwise,” it added.
– In the United States, coverage was limited, but CNN reported: “Sunday’s clashes occurred hours after the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, said he applauded the pro-Palestinian protesters who had interrupted the race”.
– In Israel, The Jerusalem Post wrote: “The clashes occurred hours after the socialist Prime Minister of the country, Pedro Sánchez, said he admired the pro-Palestinian demonstrators”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/reacciones-prensa-internacional-protestas-propalestinas_6325949_0.html

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Blackout Update- Corredor insists on absolving herself of blame for the blackout and points the finger at the government, the CNMC, the electricity companies, and the “experiment” at a photovoltaic plant: {Translation, summary}
– Redeia is the parent company of Red Eléctrica de España (REE), which operates Spain’s main electricity transmission network. Beatriz Corredor {pic}, president of Redeia, defended Red Eléctrica’s operation during the 28 April blackout, asserting that the company followed regulations and that responsibility lies with electricity generators for failing to control voltage. She identified a high-power photovoltaic plant in Extremadura, involved in an operational “experiment,” as the initial source of disturbances.
– Corredor criticised the Government and Parliament for approving, before 2020, a network development plan that mandated a minimum of ten synchronous generation plants, noting that Red Eléctrica had scheduled only nine for 28 April. She also faulted CNMC for delaying, until two months after the blackout, an operational procedure update enabling renewable plants to manage voltage.
– She rejected claims that previous voltage fluctuations on 22 and 24 April were precedents and insisted that Red Eléctrica’s minute-by-minute measures prevented earlier incidents from escalating. Corredor stressed that even scheduling more plants could not have avoided the blackout due to non-compliance by generators. The blackout involved only nine active groups instead of the minimum ten, including nuclear and combined-cycle plants, following the unavailability of one plant the day before. Corredor noted that private operators declaring plants offline cannot be offset by Red Eléctrica, which relies on others absorbing reactive energy.
– She highlighted the company’s increasing investment, emphasising that technical planning and works are not Red Eléctrica’s responsibility. CNMC’s delayed procedure update, originally requested by Red Eléctrica in 2020, will allow renewables to participate in voltage control in future. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/corredor-senala-gobierno-congreso-cnmc-apagon-insiste-acusar-electricas-planta-iberdrola_6282330_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Are they prepping us for the next blackout with all these “doom” articles regarding the electricity supply? Everyday, every news outlet. The electricity system in Andalusia is close to its limit, Málaga and Almería announce they can no longer cope with new demand: {Translation, summary}
– Newly published grid capacity maps show that Andalusia is near collapse in terms of meeting new electricity demand. Of 819 network nodes in the region, 760 cannot absorb any further load, leaving only 9.61% of capacity available. In Málaga and Almería the situation is most severe, with every node fully saturated, the entire 2,078 megawatts of access capacity in Málaga is already occupied. Prospective high-consumption industries would need to wait for new investments or for unused allocations to be released.
– Granada is the least constrained province, with 470 megawatts (47.4%) free, thanks partly to the new Caparacena-Baza-La Ribina transmission axis. Córdoba also retains some capacity, with 19.3% of megawatts free in just two nodes. By contrast, Jaén has only 1.49% available, while Huelva, Cádiz and Seville each show less than 10% of free megawatt capacity. Only four nodes in the entire region can take more than 50 megawatts.
– Industry group Aelec blames regulatory and investment shortcomings for the shortage, while Endesa’s chief warns that grid overload is blocking strategic projects. The Government counters that national capacity has expanded greatly since 2020. Source, Spanish: https://www.elconciso.es/energia/sistema-electrico-andalucia-cerca-tope_0_2004737461.html

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Forget the hype about great tourist numbers, price gouging is killing the domestic market- CCOO asks the Board and employers for “an urgent change” in Andalusia’s tourism model in the face of “the fall” in national tourism: {Translation, summary}
– CCOO-A has called on the Andalusian Government to reform the region’s tourism model after INE data revealed a 3.6% drop in visitors, representing 354,657 fewer tourists than the previous year. The union warned that rising costs are discouraging domestic tourism: hotel room rates in July 2025 increased by 6.4%, surpassing the national average, and have risen 15.7% over three years, while tourist packages have surged 44% since 2023. Wages, however, have not kept pace, making holidays increasingly unaffordable for many families. CCOO stressed that the fall in domestic tourists is a deep-seated problem that threatens Andalusia’s traditional role as a key destination for Spanish travellers. The union criticised the regional government for ignoring these trends and argued that record visitor numbers alone are insufficient. It called for urgent social dialogue to create a sustainable, equitable tourism model that benefits citizens and supports long-term growth. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/turismo-00476/noticia-ccoo-pide-junta-patronal-cambio-urgente-modelo-turistico-andalucia-caida-turismo-nacional-20250901141643.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga’s hospitality industry, against the ban on smoking on terraces- “It is disproportionate and will confuse tourists”:
{Translation, summary}
– The hospitality sector in Malaga has reacted negatively to the draft anti-tobacco law, which would forbid smoking on bar and restaurant terraces. The president of Mahos (Malaga Association of Hospitality Businesses), Javier Frutos, argues that the measure is disproportionate, displaces consumption to other areas, and could confuse tourists who highly value terraces as year-round open-air spaces. He warns that it may lead to groups of smokers gathering in public streets, disturbing pedestrians, and reducing the appeal of Malaga compared with Mediterranean competitors such as Portugal, Italy, Croatia and Greece, where smoking on open terraces remains popular.
– Frutos also points out that Spain already has restrictive rules on smoke-free areas and that previous European initiatives banning outdoor smoking failed to gain social support. He stresses that terraces in Spain are particularly attractive for tourists, since they allow almost continuous outdoor leisure thanks to the climate, which contrasts with the seasonal use of such spaces in many other European countries. Moreover, it so happens that “there is no measure in force” like this “in practically any destination in Europe.” “In Luxembourg, you cannot smoke on an outdoor restaurant terrace, but you can still do so on a bar terrace. Nor in Sweden, which has climatic conditions entirely different to Spain,” states Frutos
– The new law, if passed as is, also strengthens sanctions: parents will be fined €100 if their children, under 18, smoke or vape, while companies distributing electronic cigarettes to minors face penalties of up to €600,000. Smoke-free areas will be expanded to commercial vehicles, pools, university campuses, transport stations and terraces. Restrictions applied to tobacco will also extend to related products, with consumption by minors banned for the first time. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/hosteleria-malaga-prohibicion-fumar-terrazas_0_2004735567.html

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The best and worst looks from the Latin Grammy Awards red carpet in Seville:
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HEALTH

Ministry of Health has chosen to declare cupping therapy as a “pseudo-therapy”: {Translation, summary}
– Cupping, also known as ventosa or vacuum therapy, is an alternative treatment with roots in traditional Chinese medicine, using suction cups on the skin to relieve inflammation and muscular pain. It may improve circulation, reduce inflammation, remove toxins, and leave visible marks on the body. There are dry and wet techniques, the latter involving small incisions.
– However, cupping is not suitable for everyone. It is contraindicated for individuals with wounds, varicose veins, oedemas, fractures, fever, thrombosis, heart failure, widespread skin conditions, pulmonary tuberculosis, cancer, or pregnancies beyond four months. Risks include infection, bruising, scarring, and worsening of certain pre-existing conditions.
– The Spanish Ministry of Health has classified cupping as a pseudotherapy due to insufficient high-quality evidence of efficacy. Studies show only minimal reductions in osteomuscular pain and report occasional health problems, so its benefits are not proven to exceed those of other techniques. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/salud/actualidad/cupping-terapia-advierte-sanidad-pocas-evidencias_6240433_0.html

NATURE

Twenty dead birds found next to the Guadalquivir as it passes through Cordoba, no H5N1 cases confirmed yet in Malaga: {Translation, summary of several articles}
– Around twenty birds were found dead on Thursday along the Guadalquivir River as it passes through the capital of Córdoba, and environmental technicians from the Andalusian Regional Government have already traveled to the area to collect the remains and analyze whether this is due to the presence of avian flu in the area.
– The recent avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in southern Spain, particularly in Huelva, have heightened concerns for poultry farms in Málaga. While Málaga has not reported confirmed cases, the proximity to affected areas and the movement of migratory birds increase the risk of the virus spreading.
– In response, the Andalusian government has activated Level 2 of its avian flu prevention protocol. This includes enhanced monitoring of live and dead birds arriving from provinces with recorded outbreaks, such as Huelva and Seville. Additionally, there is a system for collecting and temporarily storing carcasses under strict sanitary regulations before they are handed over to specialized companies for disposal.
– Poultry farms in Málaga are advised to implement stringent biosecurity measures, including:
*Keeping poultry indoors to minimize contact with wild birds.
*Regular disinfection of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
*Monitoring for any signs of illness among birds.
*Restricting access to farm personnel and visitors.
– While the risk to humans remains low, authorities are closely monitoring individuals who have been in contact with infected birds, though no human cases have been reported to date. For the latest updates and specific guidance, poultry farmers in Málaga should consult the Andalusian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Rural Development.
Sources:
https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/veintena-aves-muertas-guadalquivir-gripe-aviar_0_2004741031.html
https://russpain.com/en/news-3/andalusia-tightens-measures-due-to-new-bird-flu-cases-in-donana-279257/
https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/09/spain-tightens-measures-due-to-h5n1-bird-flu-cases-spotted-in-andalusia

{Update: 5 more ducks found dead of Avian flu Thursday, in Maria Luisa Park, Seville. Ref: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/sevilla/cierra-parque-maria-luisa-sevilla-patos-muertos-brote-gripe-aviar_6244158_0.html}

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Egyptian mussel, an invasive species of the Red Sea, detected for the first time in Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta of Andalusia has confirmed the presence of the Egyptian mussel (Brachidontes pharaonis) on the coast of Almeria, specifically at San Andrés Island and San Pedro Islet. Native to the Red Sea and introduced into the Mediterranean in the nineteenth century through the Suez Canal, it is a so-called Lessepsian species. Since its first record in Egypt in 1876, it has spread widely, becoming common in the eastern and central Mediterranean and reaching Spain in 2020, where it was first noted in Murcia and Valencia. Small, dark brown and distinct from the common mussel by its fine radial shell ribs, it thrives among algae below the tide line. It can form dense colonies exceeding 15,000 individuals per square metre, often displacing native mussels such as Mytilaster minimus. Although not a direct threat to vulnerable Dendropoma reefs, its presence is almost impossible to control, and further expansion is expected. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/detectan-primera-vez-andalucia-mejillon-egipcio-especie-invasora-mar-rojo/

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SPAIN

The abuse of the separation of powers continues- Second Vice-President, communist Yolanda Díaz criticizes Judge Peinado and his case against Begoña Gómez, says Sanchez is the victim of abuses: “I have never seen such an investigation in my life.”: {Translation}
– The Second Vice President, Yolanda Díaz, has sharply criticised Juan Carlos Peinado, asserting regarding the case he is handling involving the wife of the Prime Minister, Begoña Gómez, that “I have never seen such an investigation in my life.” Furthermore, she stated generally that there are “judges” whose conduct “is irregular,” who “manifest themselves in robes” and “intervene in political life.”
– In remarks to TVE, reported by Europa Press, she rebuked the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, for contributing to “absolute harassment” by the right-wing against the Prime Minister’s “private life.” Díaz added that she could speak of the “business dealings” of Feijóo’s sister or the “dangerous friendships” of the opposition leader, but she will not, as she condemns that style of politics.
– Asked about Begoña Gómez’s testimony this Wednesday in the judicial proceedings overseen by Peinado, and whether she considers the case political, Díaz first expressed solidarity with Pedro Sánchez and his family, who suffer from a strategy of “destroying everything by the right-wing.”
– “There is a limit, and I will not take part in this show, because this is absolute harassment of private life,” the Vice President stressed, adding that Feijóo has “many dangerous friendships,” extending beyond Marcial Dorado, convicted of drug trafficking and with whom Feijóo was photographed years ago. Díaz also expressed full support for the “hundreds and hundreds of justice professionals” in Spain who “do their work correctly every day,” but also stated that it is “evident” that some magistrates’ conduct “is irregular.”
– On Peinado, she reiterated that “she has never seen an investigation like this in her life,” a view shared, she said, by “many legal professionals” in Spain.
– Returning to the PP leader, following the recent publication of a video of him in a karaoke labelled ‘I like fruit,’ Díaz accused Feijóo of fomenting “hate” and “working for Vox,” something she warned will be “very costly in democratic terms.” {“I like fruit” is a play on words in Spanish: it mimics the pronunciation of “hijo de puta” (“son of a bitch”) in a humorous or ironic way. It’s used as a pun to avoid saying the curse outright while still conveying the insult. -Ed.} “Calling the Prime Minister a son of a bitch is not only a brutal lack of courtesy, it shows the absence of a political project by the far-right and the right in our country; it is nothingness,” she emphasised, asserting that right-wing voters do not want Feijóo to emulate the style of the Madrid regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
– She concluded by predicting that Feijóo is mistaken and will not be able to govern the country, given that it is “impossible” to return once the path of “breaking institutional norms” has begun. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-yolanda-diaz-critica-juez-peinado-causa-contra-begona-gomez-no-he-visto-instruccion-semejante-vida-20250910142258.html

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The harsh sentence of US Judge John D. Bates that reproaches Sánchez for the non-payment of renewables- courts have authorised seizure of bank accounts, government buildings, and cultural institutions: {Translation, summary}
– Judge John D. Bates {pic} has delivered a resounding rebuke to the Sánchez Government, ordering the enforcement in the United States of a 35 million euro award over Spain’s retroactive cuts to renewable energy premiums. The ruling emphasises that Spain cannot reopen issues already rejected by the ICSID Tribunal and its Annulment Committee. Bates criticised Spain’s attempts to separate financial obligations from the reasoning behind the award, stating such manoeuvres are baseless and that Spain cannot disregard binding international treaties.
– This judgement allows U.S. authorities to seize Spanish commercial assets if payments are delayed, adding to a series of international setbacks. Australian courts recently upheld four additional investor awards totalling around 469 million euros, potentially reaching 500 million with interest. In the United Kingdom, Spanish sovereign bonds worth 1 billion euros risk default, and courts have authorised seizure of bank accounts, government buildings, and cultural institutions. Belgian courts have ordered Eurocontrol payments to be withheld to satisfy Spain’s obligations.
– Observers view these rulings as a direct critique of Sánchez’s handling of renewable energy cuts and international obligations, highlighting repeated legal defeats and perceived mismanagement by the Spanish government. The cumulative effect portrays Spain as failing to honour commitments, prompting financial and reputational consequences abroad. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-09-10/la-dura-sentencia-del-juez-john-d-bates-que-reprocha-a-sanchez-los-impagos-de-las-renovables-7293707/

MALAGA CITY

Mayor of Málaga calls for clear national protocol on avian flu after dead birds found in local park: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s mayor, Francisco de la Torre, has criticised the Ministry of Health for failing to establish a clear protocol for dealing with possible cases of avian flu in public areas. His remarks followed the discovery of dead birds in Huelin Park, where samples are being analysed in Madrid. He suspects the presence of avian flu, already confirmed in parts of Andalusia such as Seville’s Tamarguillo Park.
– De la Torre questioned whether parks should close in such situations and stressed the need for national guidelines. He noted that experts consider the risk of bird-to-human transmission minimal and largely confined to contact with live birds, urging calm and reliance on scientific evidence rather than social media alarm. Meanwhile, the Junta of Andalusia has issued its own protocol, requiring park managers to remove dead birds safely, prevent public and pet contact, and temporarily close parks for cleaning and disinfection when necessary. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/alcalde-malaga-critica-nacional-protocolo-gripe-aviar_0_2004737322.html

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A new demonstration in support of Palestine has been called this Sunday in Malaga. Expect traffic delays in the area of Plaza de la Marina: {Translation, summary}
– Following the latest rallies and marches that brought together thousands of people, the Al Quds organizations and some twenty social platforms have announced that they are maintaining the call for a pro-Palestinian demonstration this Sunday, September 14, at 12:00 noon in the Plaza de la Marina.
– The demonstration will take to the streets of central Malaga to demand an end to the conflict and denounce the genocide against the Palestinian people. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/09/10/convocada-nueva-manifestacion-apoyo-palestina-malaga-121431563.html

ALCAUCÍN

Forest fire in Alcaucín in the Boquete de Zafarraya area brought under control: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Forest Firefighting Service, Plan Infoca, has been working since early Wednesday morning to combat a fire that broke out in Alcaucín in the Boquete de Zafarraya area. The fire stabilized at 10:00 a.m. and was brought under control at 2:15 p.m., according to the latest update from Infoca. Firefighters are still working to extinguish the blaze.
– According to Infoca, the first reports came in at around 6:00 a.m. The crews already working on extinguishing the fire were joined at daybreak by two cargo planes on the ground and two more fire engines. The Civil Guard also intervened at the site, controlling traffic on the A-402 highway, which provides access to the province of Granada via Ventas de Zafarraya. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/incendio-declarado-en-alcaucin-en-la-zona-del-boquete-de-zafarraya/

EUROPE

Poland shoots down several Russian drones over its airspace with NATO help: “We are closer to an open conflict”: {Translation, summary}
– In the early hours, more than a dozen Russian drones violated Polish airspace, forcing the temporary closure of Warsaw and several other airports. Polish and NATO forces, including F-16s, Dutch F-35s, Italian AWACS, German Patriot systems, and refuelling aircraft, intercepted the threat. The Polish government denounced the attack as an “act of aggression” and invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed 19 airspace breaches and the discovery of missile fragments, warning that Europe now stands closer to open conflict than at any time since the Second World War. He stressed that the drones had entered from Belarus, though Minsk claimed they had been diverted by electronic warfare.
– Russia admitted to launching large-scale strikes on Ukraine but denied targeting Poland. Its Defence Ministry argued that the drones’ limited range made deep penetration into Polish territory impossible, while the Kremlin declined detailed comment. According to Reuters, Belarus stated that it tracked some drones that “lost their course because they were jammed” during an aerial exchange between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the episode as a dangerous escalation and called for more weapons and sanctions.
– Although no casualties occurred, one drone struck a residential building near the border. European leaders condemned the incursion as deliberate and reckless. NATO affirmed its readiness to defend all allied territory, pledging solidarity with Poland. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/polonia-anuncia-derribo-drones-rusos-entraron-territorio_6243273_0.html
Additional ref: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/belarus-says-it-shot-down-some-drones-that-went-astray-during-russia-ukraine-2025-09-10/

USA

Conservative activist & Trump supporter Charlie Kirk ~~in critical condition~~ DEAD after being shot at Utah college event:
– UPDATE: Charlie Kirk has died in hospital Wednesday evening.
– Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, ~~was in critical condition~~ {has died} at a Utah hospital Wednesday after being shot at a college event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. A suspect was in custody, the college said {However the latest X posts say the actual shooter remains at large. -Ed.}.
– Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos were taken at Sorensen Center courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus. Refs: https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-conservative-activist-shot-546165a8151104e0938a5e085be1e8bd & https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-comentarista-estadounidense-charlie-kirk-recibe-disparo-evento-universidad-utah-20250910211302.html

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US accuses Spain of “encouraging terrorists” from Hamas over Pedro Sánchez’s measures: {Translation, summary}
– The United States has strongly criticised Spain after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced nine measures against Israel, which a US State Department spokesperson claimed “embolden Hamas terrorists.” The official, speaking anonymously, said it was “deeply worrying” that Spain, a NATO ally, would restrict operations and distance itself from Israel on the same day six people were killed in Jerusalem.
-Sánchez’s measures include banning ships carrying fuel for Israel’s armed forces from Spanish ports, blocking Israeli state aircraft carrying weapons from Spanish airspace, and imposing an arms embargo. They also expand economic pressure by prohibiting trade in weapons and munitions, restricting military equipment shipments, and increasing humanitarian aid. Spain will provide €10 million more to UNRWA and raise total aid to Gaza to €150 million by 2026.
– Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused Sánchez’s government of hostility, antisemitism, and corruption, while UN agencies and many countries describe Israel’s campaign in Gaza as genocide. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mundo/eeuu-acusa-espana-alentar-terroristas_0_2004736360.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz’s shocking new look to celebrate the US Open victory:
– The new world number one shared on his social networks several images.
Source with more pics, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOZVLNyAEBF/

HEALTH

The PSOE is calling for a second medical team at the La Viñuela health centre: {Translation}
– The Deputy Secretary General of the PSOE in Málaga, Antonio Yuste, has called upon the Junta of Andalusia for the “urgent provision” of a second medical team for the health centre in La Viñuela. At a press conference alongside the town’s mayor, José Juan Jiménez, and councillor Mari Ángeles Fernández, Yuste stressed on Wednesday that “this is not a demand, but a right of more than 10,000 residents who depend on this centre.”
– “Sadly, we have lived through episodes where lives have been lost on the road because the appropriate ambulance was not available here,” he lamented. “Moreno Bonilla promised change, and he is delivering it, but for the worse: in education, in healthcare, and in public transport. With examples such as this, it is clear that he is dismantling public healthcare,” criticised the Socialist representative. In this regard, he cited what happened this past weekend at the regional hospital of the Axarquía, “where users could not even access drinking water.”
– For his part, the mayor of La Viñuela, José Juan Jiménez, recalled that this health centre covers emergencies in Periana, Alcaucín, Canillas de Aceituno, La Viñuela and Sedella, “practically the whole of Northern Axarquía.” “We have been demanding this second medical team for a long time and the Junta still does not listen. Our population is sufficient. The statistics, however much they deny it, prove us right. We fall within the ranges and within the very protocol that the Junta itself sets to provide a second team to a health centre. But the attitude of the Junta is negative. The reality is that they are discrediting and undermining public healthcare in order to benefit the private sector,” he denounced.
– Lastly, councillor Mari Ángeles Fernández stressed that “the Junta only responds with statistics and numbers, but people are not figures.” “We need that, when we arrive in the afternoon or evening at the health centre, there is a doctor to attend us. I speak not only as a councillor, but as a neighbour who has gone many times and found no one there. Health is not a game, political colours do not matter: we need solutions now,” she concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-psoe-reclama-un-segundo-equipo-medico-en-el-centro-de-salud-de-la-vinuela/

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SATSE takes the lack of nurses and beds in the ICU of the Regional Hospital of Malaga to the Ombudsman- “We can’t take it anymore”; meanwhile management claims service is “adequate” (Isn’t that reassuring?): {Translation}
– The SATSE Nursing Union today denounced the “unsustainable situation” facing the Critical Care Unit (ICU) at Malaga Regional University Hospital, particularly because nurses “face unbearable shifts and a serious shortage of staff,” which jeopardizes the physical and emotional health of professionals.
– The Regional Delegation of Health and Consumer Affairs in Malaga explained today that “the staffing levels for the holiday plan in the service have been adequate for the care activity during the summer period, although, due to unforeseen circumstances, September began with fewer staff, in response to which the hospital has hired enough staff to provide the coverage that allows for quality and safety guarantees.”
– According to SATSE, the ICU has 10 beds closed due to a lack of staff and “the current workforce is clearly insufficient to guarantee safe care.” The union explains that each nurse is assigned up to three critical patients, “when scientific recommendations establish that they should only care for one. Even patients on ECMO therapy, which requires the exclusive and permanent care of two nurses due to its extreme severity, are being cared for by a single professional who must also take responsibility for other patients.”
– SATSE clarifies that the general feeling among the nurses in the service is summed up in the following sentence: “We can’t take it anymore.” In fact, the nursing staff has brought this situation to the attention of the Ombudsman, “sending out a genuine SOS.” The nurses speak of an extreme situation: in many shifts, there is a shortage of between five and six professionals, despite the fact that “the staff tries to cover the shortages with voluntary double shifts.”
– The union says the situation is “unsustainable” and that nurses can only focus on urgent matters, “neglecting essential care such as patient demonstration, ulcer prevention, and emotional support for patients and families,” which is why the union is calling for urgent solutions.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/satse-lleva-defensor-pueblo-falta-enfermeras-camas-hospital-regional-malaga-20250910181030-nt_amp.html

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Light-based chip can boost power efficiency of AI tasks up to 100-fold:
– A team at the University of Florida has developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light with electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence- image recognition and similar pattern-finding tasks. Using light dramatically cuts the power needed to perform these tasks, with efficiency 10 or even 100 times that of current chips performing the same calculations. Using this approach could help rein in the enormous demand for electricity that is straining power grids while enabling higher performance AI models and systems.
– The team also demonstrated that the chip could process multiple data streams simultaneously by using lasers of different colors- a technique known as wavelength multiplexing. Full article: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-09-based-chip-boost-power-efficiency.html

PETS

Insurer cleared of having to pay €13,634 for injuries caused by a dog being fed by neighbour: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Málaga has overturned a ruling obliging insurer Asefa to pay €13,634 to a man attacked by a dog he was temporarily caring for in Fuengirola. The incident occurred in 2018, when the owners of “Rubia,” a female American Staffordshire Terrier, asked an acquaintance to feed her and two other dogs while they travelled. During feeding, Rubia attacked, causing injuries.
– The Fuengirola court acquitted the owners but ordered Asefa to pay damages. On appeal, the Provincial Court ruled the temporary carer acted voluntarily and was neither owner nor co-possessor, so the dog’s policy did not apply. Judges stressed he had received no payment and, as a third party outside the insurance contract, could not claim against the company. A related claim against Mapfre, under the owners’ home insurance, was also dismissed since at the time the carer was deemed the possessor and thus not covered. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo…

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La Feria de la Pasa llega a La Viñuela: Fri & Sat, 12 & 13 Sept.
The Raisin Fair comes to La Viñuela with “Aromas and flavours of the Axarquía” in recognition of the quality of the area’s crops.
Saturday: Classic car show, 1pm. From 1:30 p.m., the party will be enlivened by the orchestras “A compás”, Infinity Show, Velada and Proyecto Mandarina. At 2:00 p.m., there will be a tasting of typical dishes from the region. At 4:00 p.m., the resident of the year will be recognised and the prizes for the classic car exhibition will be awarded.

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Torrox Tourist Day 2025: Sat, 13 Sept, from 9pm
Mirador Balcony of the Torrox Lighthouse
Will feature entertainment by The New Crew, and Edurne as a guest star, and will close with a large fireworks display.

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Folklore Exhibition “Villa de Nerja”: Sat, 13 Sept, at 8pm
An event that will bring together different groups from the town and the province in a cultural day dedicated to music and tradition. The day will begin with a parade that will lead to the Plaza de España, where different local and provincial folklore performances will take place.
This will feature performances by the Nerja and Maro Folk Group, the Río de la Miel Cortijeros Fandangos Group, the Nerja Music Band, the El Borge Verdiales Group, and the Marisol Egea Folklore Association.

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Moclinejo celebrates the XXV edition of its vineyard party:
Sunday, September 14.
– The official program for the 2025 Viñeros Festival will begin early in the morning with Holy Mass to bless the grapes, accompanied by the voices of the Aires de la Axarquía Choir.
– Starting at 3:30 p.m., the traditional Paella Popular will be served, a gathering and social event that brings together hundreds of visitors every year in a festive atmosphere.
– The afternoon will continue with the election of the Miss and Mister Vineyards 2025, a symbolic recognition that rewards the friendliness and participatory spirit of the town’s young people. From 4:30 p.m., music will take centre stage with performances by Abelito & Terrones {Video Link} and the group Al Liquindoi, who will bring rhythm and joy to the celebration.
– As a grand finale, we will enjoy a concert by José Ortega “Manzanita,” which will close this intense day of celebration, tradition, and culture.

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Government Ignores The Experts- Claims Ample Grid Capacity While Utilities Warn of Widespread Saturation: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition insists it has already granted 43 gigawatts of grid capacity since 2020, enough to double national demand, despite warnings from Endesa and Iberdrola that 83.4% of distribution nodes are saturated.
– Capacity maps published under CNMC (National Commission for Markets and Competition) rules show widespread congestion, limiting the ability to connect new demand. Electricity companies argue this reflects surging requests combined with slow and mismatched network investment. They call for urgent reinforcement and digitalisation of the grid, alongside a stable regulatory and remuneration framework to enable investment. Without this, they warn, Spain risks bottlenecks that prevent electrification of housing, industry, and mobility, undermining renewable energy potential and competitiveness.
– Even the CNMC’s current proposals are criticised as insufficient, and companies demand higher investment limits, faster planning, and efficient mechanisms to expand grid capacity. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/gobierno-bronquea-electricas-negativa-conectar-mas-demanda/202509091913423136071.html

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Spain plans to present smoking ban bill focused on bar terraces, beaches, stadiums; bill ignores damage to tourism sector, fails to address smoker-friendly alternatives such as membership clubs:
– Spain’s minority leftist government introduced a bill on Tuesday to ban smoking at outdoor venues including beaches, bar and restaurant terraces, bus stops and stadiums. The ban would also apply to vapes or e-cigarettes.
– The hospitality sector has criticised the bill, as Spain’s outdoor terraces, used throughout the year, are popular with smokers. Indoor smoking has been banned since 2011.
– The bill follows anti-tobacco legislation implemented in France in July, although Spain’s northern neighbour exempted café terraces and e-cigarettes from its ban.
– The new bill still requires parliamentary approval and can be amended. The continent still has the highest global smoking rates at around a quarter of adults.
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Supreme Court sends Attorney General Ortiz to trial: {Translation, summary}
– The magistrate of the Supreme Court Ángel Hurtado has agreed to open an oral trial against the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, for an alleged crime of revealing secrets against Alberto González Amador, demanding a bail of 150,000 euros, although he refuses to suspend Ortiz from office, as requested by the Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF). Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-supremo-envia-juicio-fiscal-general-presunta-filtracion-contra-novio-diaz-ayuso-20250909131017.html

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What happened to ‘separation of powers’? – Executive Continues To Criticize Judiciary- Government now charges against the Supreme Court for García Ortiz’s bail: “It is an exaggeration”: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, has been formally charged with revealing confidential information concerning Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s boyfriend, Alberto González Amador, and faces €150,000 bail to cover possible moral damages.
– The trial marks an unprecedented situation for the office. The Government, led by Prime Minister Sánchez and ministers including Pilar Alegría, has vigorously defended García Ortiz, claiming he acted in pursuit of truth and justice, and insisting he need not resign.
– However, the Executive’s public denunciations of the judicial decision, calling the bail “an exaggeration” and criticising the magistrates’ motives, raise serious concerns about the separation of powers. By framing the case as politically motivated and attacking judges for fulfilling their legal duties, the Government risks undermining judicial independence and public trust in Spain’s courts. While García Ortiz maintains his innocence, the Executive’s rhetoric illustrates a troubling trend of political authorities attempting to influence or discredit the judiciary when rulings are unfavourable. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2025-09-09/el-gobierno-carga-ahora-contra-el-supremo-ahora-por-la-fianza-de-garcia-ortiz-es-una-exageracion-7293474/

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Our decisions are final, except when they are not- The US will be able to use the Morón and Rota bases to send weapons to Israel: {Translation, summary}
– Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced measures to intensify pressure on Israel over what he termed “genocide” in Gaza and the West Bank. He declared a Royal Decree Law to formalise the suspension of arms sales, a prohibition on the transit of vessels with fuel for the Israeli military through Spanish ports, and restrictions on Spanish airspace for state aircraft carrying defence equipment.
– Yet Spain will maintain the Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, which permits Washington to continue supplying Israel via the Morón and Rota bases. These installations remain exempt from the embargo, as Article 32 of the agreement only requires US notification and authorisation for handling munitions, without disclosure of their final destination. The bases have previously supported US military operations, such as bombers and refuelling aircraft during Donald Trump’s presidency, and are scheduled to host a new American destroyer at Rota in 2026, reinforcing US presence.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/eeuu-podra-enviar-armamento-israel-traves-bases-moron-rota/202509091158203135736.html

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Spain doubles the EU average in population with low educational level: {Translation, summary}
– Despite recent improvements, Spain’s education system continues to underperform in key areas compared with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and European Union (EU) standards. Over one-third of adults (34.7%) still have a low level of education, more than double the EU average, and vocational training for 15- to 19-year-olds remains markedly weak at 15%, far below OECD (23%) and EU (29%) benchmarks.
– Early childhood enrolment is strong, but secondary grade repetition remains above international norms, signalling persistent retention problems. NEET rates (young people neither in education nor employment) are high at 17.6%, reflecting youth disconnection from education and work. Public spending per student is below OECD and EU levels, raising concerns over insufficient investment, even though relative effort to GDP is high. While tertiary education and early schooling show progress, structural issues in vocational pathways, secondary progression, and youth employment highlight that Spain’s education system still struggles to provide equitable, high-quality learning opportunities. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/porcentaje-espanoles-nivel-educativo-es-mas-doble-que-ue/202509090924033135634.html

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UPDATE- Junts Sink Working Hours Bill: {Translation}
– The spokeswoman for Junts in Congress, Miriam Nogueras {pic}, ratified on Tuesday her rejection of the bill to reduce working hours proposed by the coalition government and justified her vote on the grounds that this measure harms the self-employed and small and medium-sized enterprises, has a cost in jobs and puts the welfare state at risk.
– At a press conference in Catalan in Congress, she explained that Junts is in favour of reducing working hours and is in favour of the welfare state, but considers that “forcing those who cannot do so to reduce the working day puts the welfare state at risk”. Nogueras has criticised that the Ministry of Labor does not explain how the reduction in working hours will be paid and maintains that “the usual ones will pay: the self-employed, small and medium-sized enterprises, neighbourhood businesses.” In her opinion, the Government “begins to build the house from the roof”, when it should focus on promoting productivity and combating absenteeism.
– As she explained, the government knew the position of Junts from the outset, but despite this it has gone ahead, so Junts does not consider that the expected defeat in this Wednesday’s vote is the responsibility of its party. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/laboral-00346/noticia-junts-justifica-rechazo-jornada-laboral-porque-perjudica-pymes-cuesta-puestos-trabajo-20250909193553.html

ANDALUCÍA

The great saturation of the electricity grid- five autonomous communities are close to total collapse: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s electricity networks are facing historic levels of saturation, with 83.4% of distribution nodes nationwide already fully occupied, according to data from Endesa, Iberdrola, EDP, and Naturgy. Andalusia is particularly affected, with 93% of its network nodes at full capacity, one of the highest rates in the country, making access for new industrial, energy, technology and real estate projects extremely difficult. According to aggregated data collected by Aelec from the companies’ public information, the Basque Country and La Rioja are in critical condition, with 99% of their distribution network capacity already occupied, either by active consumers or projects with existing connection rights. Extreme situations are also observed in Aragón (96%), Navarra (94%) and Andalusia (93%). Regions above the national average of saturation include Extremadura (87% of nodes fully occupied), Castilla y León (85%) and Castilla-La Mancha (85%). Conversely, networks with the most available capacity are in Asturias (26%), the Canary Islands (33%), the Balearic Islands (39%) and Galicia (49%).
– The publication of these maps, required for the first time, highlights the scale of the problem: distribution companies rejected more than 60% of requests for new connections in 2024, equating to roughly 40,000 megawatts of potential projects being refused. The saturation threatens the development of data centres, renewable energy installations, and industrial facilities across Andalusia, and the sector has repeatedly warned that billions of euros in investment could be lost unless significant upgrades and expansion of the electricity network are undertaken to meet growing demand.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/economia/2025/09/09/redes-electricas-comunidades-autonomas-mapa-saturacion-red-electrica-121401557.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga Crime up 18.2%! Violent deaths double since 2023: {Translation, summary}
– Crime in Málaga rose sharply in 2024, with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Málaga (Fiscalía de Málaga) opening 687 criminal investigations, an 18.2% increase from 2023. Violent deaths more than doubled, and offences against sexual freedom also showed increases. Hate crime and discrimination cases remain limited, while pre-trial detention requests grew, reflecting heavier workloads and more serious cases. Court reorganisation created additional pressure on prosecutors handling specialised cases.
– Overall, the data reveal a justice system under strain, struggling to manage both the rising volume and the complexity of criminal activity. While prosecutorial authorities are responding, gaps in resources, staffing, and case coordination risk slowing investigations and limiting effectiveness. The trends highlight the need for systemic improvements across all areas of criminal justice to ensure fair, timely, and comprehensive responses to crime.
– Additionally, in 2024, Spain’s judiciary faced significant disruptions due to strikes by judges and prosecutors. These industrial actions were driven by concerns over proposed judicial reforms, including changes to the selection process for judges and prosecutors. The strikes led to delays in case hearings and uncertainty about court schedules, frustrating legal planning and exacerbating the existing strain on the justice system. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-tribunales/18-mas-diligencias-penales-mas-parte-fiscalia-malaga-2024/202509082111253135602.html

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Fuel prices continue to fall in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Fuel prices continue to fall at the start of September, extending the trend that began in July and reaching the lowest levels of the summer. Specifically, 95-octane petrol in Málaga currently has an average price of €1.448 per litre, while the average price of regular diesel stands at €1.516, according to the latest data from the geoportalgasolineras website, which is operated by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico).
– At current average prices, filling a typical 55-litre petrol tank costs €83.38, €4.76 less than at the start of the year, when it amounted to €88.05. For diesel vehicles, the same operation costs approximately €79.64, €4.12 less than in January, when it was €83.76.
– It is also possible to refuel in Málaga below these averages, saving a few euros. In the capital, this includes the Ballenoil station at 113 Avenida Velázquez, where petrol sells at €1.289 and diesel at €1.239, or the Petroprix station at 2 Calle Escritora Carmen Bravo Villasante, where prices are €1.389 and €1.299, respectively. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/precio-gasolina-malaga_0_2004724437.html

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This is one of the most special historical recreations in Malaga- ‘The Embassy’ of Alfarnate: {Translation}
– From 10 to 14 September, Alfarnate will once again dress in its finest to celebrate its Festivals in Honour of Our Lady of Monsalud, one of the most anticipated events in the local calendar. Among all the activities, the traditional Moors and Christians Festival “La Embajada” stands out once more, recognised as a Festival of Provincial Tourist Significance by the Provincial Council of Málaga (Diputación de Málaga), which will bring the celebrations to a close on Sunday. On that day, the festive atmosphere will begin at 12:00 with the opening of the medieval market in Plaza del Puente. In the afternoon, at 18:00, the performance of La Embajada will commence, preceded by the parade of the Moorish faction from Callejón Aljofar. This historical reenactment recreates the moment when the Moorish troops steal the image of the Virgin of Alfarnate, which is later recovered by the Christian army.
– See full programme here: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/recreaciones-historicas-especiales-malaga-embajada-alfarnate_0_2004693038.html

MIGRATION IN SPAIN

Sanchez Administration denies the migratory contingency to the Balearic Islands: {Translation}
– The Government of Spain has denied that the Balearic Islands can invoke the migration contingency, as had been requested last week by the regional government of the autonomous community.
– This was stated on Tuesday by the President of the Balearic Executive, Marga Prohens {pic, w/ Pedro}, during a plenary session of the Parliament, where she confirmed that the regional government “will pursue all available avenues” to halt the distribution of unaccompanied minor migrants. “For the Government, it is not enough that the children’s centres are at 1,000 per cent overcapacity—they want more, with less dignity,” Prohens criticised, concluding that “this is institutional racism.” Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/illes-balears/noticia-gobierno-deniega-contingencia-migratoria-baleares-20250909113441.html

EUROPE

France’s Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new prime minister:
– French President Emmanuel Macron named loyalist Sebastien Lecornu {pic}, a one-time conservative protege who rallied behind his 2017 presidential run, as prime minister on Tuesday, defying expectations he might tack towards the left.
The choice of Lecornu, 39, indicates Macron’s determination to press on with a minority government that stands firmly behind his pro-business economic reform agenda, under which taxes on business and the wealthy have been cut and the retirement age raised.
– In handing the job to Lecornu, Macron risks alienating the Socialist Party and leaves the president and his government depending on Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally for support in parliament. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/frances-macron-names-loyalist-lecornu-new-prime-minister-2025-09-09/

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France’s Macron, now dependent on cooperation from anti-immigration party National Rally, already faces pushback- Pig heads, some with ‘Macron’ scrawled on them, found outside nine Paris mosques soon after new PM announced:
– Pig heads appeared outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris on Tuesday, authorities said, with French President Emmanuel Macron’s name scrawled on five of them.
– Authorities did not say who could be behind the attacks but pledged support for France’s Muslim population at a time of rising anti-Islamic sentiment. France has Europe’s largest population of Muslims, over 6 million, for whom eating pork is forbidden. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pig-heads-some-with-macron-scrawled-them-found-outside-nine-paris-mosques-2025-09-09/

MIDDLE EAST

Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, drawing condemnation:
– Israel launched an airstrike against arch foe Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday, expanding military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. In Washington, a White House official said Israel had notified the U.S. about the strike beforehand.
– Qatar condemned Tuesday’s attack as “cowardly” and called it a flagrant violation of international law. The assault is likely to deal a serious, if not fatal, blow to the ceasefire efforts, especially since negotiations have often taken place in Qatar. Regional power Saudi Arabia denounced what it called a “brutal Israeli aggression” against Qatar’s sovereignty. Egypt said the attack set a dangerous precedent.
– Israeli officials told Reuters the strike was aimed at top Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya, its exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator. His son was killed in the attack, two Hamas sources told Reuters. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-attacks-hamas-leaders-qatar-drawing-condemnation-gazans-told-evacuate-2025-09-09/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Granollers, new casualty for the Davis Cup in Marbella: {Translation, summary}
– Marcel Granollers {pic} suffers an injury to the ankle of his right foot and will be out of the Spanish Tennis Team that will face Denmark in the second round of the Quarters of the Davis Cup 2025 that will be played this weekend of the September 13 and 14 in Marbella.
– After the last-minute withdrawals of Carlos Alcaraz, Alejandro Davidovich from Malaga and Marcel Granollers, the team captained by David Ferrer will only consist of four players: Jaume Munar, Pedro Martínez Portero, Roberto Carballés and Pablo Carreño. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2025/09/09/granollers-nueva-baja-copa-davis-marbella-121404511.html

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Bicycle Racing News- About a thousand people block the final stretch of La Vuelta in Mos- “Today’s stage has been won by Palestine”: {Translation}
– Around a thousand people blocked the final stretch of the stage of La Vuelta Ciclista a España on the afternoon of Tuesday in the town of Mos, in the province of Pontevedra, forcing the stage to finish 8 kilometres short of the planned finish due to new protests in support of the Palestinian people: “Today’s stage was won by Palestine.”
– The demonstration was held at Alto de San Cosme, where the civic group Plataforma Cívica Vigo Pro-Palestina gathered from 16:30 on Tuesday, arguing that La Vuelta “whitewashes genocide” by allowing the participation of the Israel Premier Tech team. Hundreds of people shouted slogans such as “La Vuelta sponsors genocide in Palestine,” “Europe sponsors, Israel kills,” “This is not a war, it is genocide,” and “Palestine will win,” criticising the participation of the Israeli team in the race.
– Tensions arose during the protest when demonstrators formed a human blockade on the road where the cyclists were due to pass. They were subsequently cleared by police officers. The National Police (Policía Nacional) and Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) established a cordon to prevent protesters from returning to the road. Despite these measures, the race organisers ultimately decided to end the stage 8 kilometres before the scheduled finish to avoid further incidents. In response, the protesters shouted “They didn’t reach here,” “La Vuelta stopped,” and “Today’s stage was won by Palestine.” The most repeated chant during the nearly two-hour demonstration was “Accomplices,” directed at members of the security forces.
– The demonstration, marked by numerous Palestinian flags, also featured placards supporting Palestine, dolls representing children, and cries of “It could be your child.”
– Despite the disruption, the Civil Guard confirmed that no arrests were made on Tuesday, in contrast to the previous Sunday in the Lugo province stage of La Vuelta, where up to ten people were detained. Earlier Tuesday morning, along various stretches of the Mos route, workers painted over pro-Palestinian flags and messages that had been painted on the road.
– Several other protests took place during Tuesday’s stage. In Pontevedra, for instance, the town’s mayor, Miguel Anxo Lores, attended one of the demonstrations. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/galicia/noticia-cerca-millar-personas-bloquea-tramo-final-vuelta-mos-etapa-hoy-ganado-palestina-20250909184809.html

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Reducing the work day hours unlikely to pass vote Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– The PSOE admits that there is little chance of pushing through the vote to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours in the face of opposition from the PP, Vox and, in particular, Junts, and is trying to distance itself from the issue championed by the vice-president and communist leader of Sumar, Yolanda Díaz.
– Socialist sources are pessimistic about Wednesday’s parliamentary debate, in which the amendments presented by the aforementioned parties will be put to a vote. The PP and Vox are considered lost causes, as is logical, and hopes that Carles Puigdemont’s Junts party will allow the process to continue are fading as Sanchez and Puigdemont argue over other issues, like the 2026 budget. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-psoe-da-perdida-votacion-jornada-laboral-desmarca-negociacion-liderada-diaz-20250908191203.html

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After Sanchez accuses Israel of “genocide” and announces more sanctions, Israel brands Spain’s gov’t as “corrupt” and “anti-Semitic”, bans Yolanda Díaz and Sira Rego from entering the country: {Translation, summary, followed by full Israeli statement}
– Sánchez accused Israel of “genocide” and announced new restrictions on trade and institutional ties with Israel. The nine measures outlined by Sánchez focus on limiting trade, institutional cooperation, diplomatic contacts, and arms sales with Israel, while strengthening Spain’s support for Palestinian statehood and humanitarian relief in Gaza.
– Following Pedro Sánchez’s announcement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar denounced the Spanish Government as “corrupt” and “antisemitic.” He accused Sánchez of using an anti-Israeli stance to distract from corruption scandals and of aligning with authoritarian regimes such as Iran and Venezuela. Saar also criticised Spain’s historical record toward Jews, citing the Inquisition, forced conversions and the fifteenth-century expulsion. He argued that the current government is deliberately damaging decades of bilateral relations.
– Saar imposed sanctions on Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and Minister Sira Rego, banning their entry into Israel and suspending contact, accusing Díaz of pushing Sánchez into adopting her anti-Israeli agenda. In response, Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun of Sumar said it was “a source of pride” that Díaz was barred. Sánchez, meanwhile, accused Israel of “genocide” and announced restrictions on trade and institutional ties. Saar warned of further measures against Spain.
– Now diplomatic relations between Spain and Israel are deteriorating. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, has recalled the Spanish ambassador in Tel Aviv, Ana María Salomón, in response to the “slanderous accusations” against Spain and the “unacceptable measures” taken against ministers Yolanda Díaz and Sira Rego, whom Israel has banned from entering the country.
Sources, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/israel-tilda-gobierno-corrupto-antisemita-prohibe-entrada-pais-yolanda-diaz-sira-rego_6242606_0.html & https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/gobierno-llama-consultas-embajadora-tel-aviv-calumnias-israel-sanciones-diaz-rego_6242772_0.html
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– The attempt by the corrupt Sánchez administration to divert attention from serious corruption scandals through a continuous anti-Israeli and antisemitic offensive is transparent.
– The obsessive activism of the present Spanish Government against Israel stands out against the background of its ties with dark, tyrannical regimes – from the ayatollahs’ regime in Iran to the Maduro Government in Venezuela.
– Equally striking is the lack of historical awareness of Spain’s crimes against the Jewish people, including the crimes of the Inquisition, the forced conversions of religion, and the Expulsion of the Jews – the complete ethnic cleansing of Spain of Jews at the end of the fifteenth century.
– It should be remembered that Spain was the last of the Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. The present Government of Spain is deliberately and crudely damaging these relations, which were built up steadily over decades under both Socialist and Conservative governments.
– Not every criticism of Israeli policy constitutes antisemitism. However, when it is marked by demonisation, delegitimization and double standards, it is antisemitism, according to the IHRA definition. The statements of members of the Spanish Government are tainted by all of these. So is its policy. This is antisemitism. Therefore, I have decided to raise the issue of the open antisemitism of members of the present Spanish Government before the plenary meeting of the IHRA. The Government of Israel, as the state of the Jewish people, has the duty to stand and warn against institutional antisemitism and to present it as it is, without disguise or embellishment.
– Furthermore, it is no longer possible to avoid imposing personal sanctions against members of the Spanish Government who have crossed every red line. Therefore, I have decided, together with Acting Minister of the Interior Yariv Levin and with the approval of the Prime Minister, that we shall impose personal sanctions as detailed below.
– The Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz – her entry into Israel will be prohibited and Israel will not maintain any contact with her.
Already in October 2023, days after the massacre, Díaz accused Israel of committing war crimes.
In May 2024 – the day after Spanish recognition of a “Palestinian State” – she declared that this was “only the first step until Palestine is freed from the river to the sea,” a call which means the destruction of the State of Israel and which is banned in European countries such as Germany.
In October 2024, after the beginning of the ground manoeuvre in Lebanon (and after Israel had been attacked for a year from its territory), she called for international sanctions against Israel.
In December 2024 she called for a boycott of Israeli products and testified that she refrains from purchasing Israeli goods herself.
In April 2025 she called Israel a “genocide state” and demanded an arms embargo against it.
In July 2025 she called for a complete severing of relations.
It is clear that Díaz, leader of the extremist Sumar party, is exploiting Prime Minister Sánchez’s political weakness and is dragging him, step by step, into implementing her anti-Israeli and antisemitic vision.
– Similar sanctions will also be imposed against Sira Rego, Minister for Youth and Children, from the same party. Her entry into Israel will be prohibited and Israel will not maintain any contact with her.
On 7 October 2023 (!) Rego published a post justifying the massacre.
In April 2025 she called Israel “the genocide state,” opposed security trade with it and said that not even one euro should reach Israel.
In May 2025 she called for a complete severing of relations and for sanctions “against the genocide regime.” She urged the European Union to break off all relations with Israel and to impose sanctions at every level.
Last week she supported the violent demonstrations against the Israeli team in the international cycling competition “La Vuelta.”
Her declarations therefore clearly show support for terrorism and violence against Israelis.
– Accordingly, the entry of the above-mentioned ministers into Israel is prohibited and Israel will not maintain any contact with them.
– In addition, Israel will inform its allies of the hostile conduct of the Spanish Government and of the antisemitic and violent dimension in the statements of its ministers. It is important that Israel’s friends throughout the world can recognise the dangerous nature of the present Spanish administration.
– Further decisions will be taken in due course, in consultation with the Prime Minister. X Link

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Parents Lament- The most expensive September ever- “And then they say we need to have more children!?!”: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish families are facing a deepening financial squeeze in September, with the impact falling hardest on larger households. Inflation has risen by 23% in the past five years while wages have increased only 11%, creating a widening gap between income and expenditure. Essential costs have soared: food prices are up 35% since 2020, electricity by 38%, and school supplies by 36%. The average monthly shopping bill now stands at 537 euros for couples with one child and 664 euros for large families, consuming up to half of their wages.
– Educational costs further compound the pressure. On average, parents spend around 449 euros per child on school materials, in addition to uniforms, transport, meals and extracurricular activities. After covering these essentials, many families have little or no capacity for savings. The VAT restoration has also increased pressure, with rates rising from 0% to 4% on basic foods and from 5% to 10% on pasta and sunflower oil.
– Despite these rising costs, support systems are poorly adapted to family size. Benefits are usually capped at three children, leaving larger households without proportional assistance. This structure discourages families from having more children, while at the same time penalising, or at least failing to provide extra support to, those who already do.
Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/cuesta-septiembre-cara-historia-quieren-hijos-20250907113400-nt_amp.html

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Puigdemont starts the countdown to decide whether to break with the government: {Translation, summary}
– Puigdemont has begun the countdown to decide whether Junts will break with the Government, telling Salvador Illa, Catalonia’s opposition leader, that relations with the Socialists are strained over the fulfilment of agreements for Sánchez’s investiture. Junts occasionally votes with the PP and Vox, distancing itself from the investiture majority, yet continues negotiations and maintains the “Swiss table” dialogue, a reference to ongoing informal discussions with the Socialists to resolve outstanding political issues.
– The party has pressed the Government on key matters, including recognition of Catalan as an EU official language, delegation of immigration powers to the Generalitat, and the amnesty debate, though these remain unresolved. Junts continues to leverage threats of withdrawal to secure concessions, but Sánchez has warned he can proceed without them supporting his 2026 budget, having stated a new budget is not even necessary, limiting their influence.
– Puigdemont recently faced setbacks: the EU Advocate General upheld the European Parliament’s revocation of his immunity, and Jaume Giró resigned from Junts’ leadership over strategic disagreements. Junts also faces pressure from the PSC, Aliança Catalana, and the ANC, with Puigdemont’s potential return dependent on national or European court decisions. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/puigdemont-activa-cuenta-atras-decidir-rompe-gobierno-20250907005653-ntrc_amp.html

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COSTA DEL SOL

Spain’s state weather agency activates wind & wave alerts for entire coastline of Costa del Sol on Tuesday:
– The state body has activated a warning for coastal phenomena along the entire coastline of the province, from Manilva in the west to the Axarquia coast in the east.
– The yellow warning will be in force from 12 noon on Tuesday for wind from the west and southwest with gusts of 50 to 60 km/h (force 7) and waves of 2 to 3 metres.
– In addition to the strong gusts, local Malaga meteorology expert José Luis Escudero points to the arrival tomorrow, Tuesday, of the ‘terral’ wind. “However, the good news is that this time it will not be accompanied by high temperatures,” he said. Aemet forecasts highs of 30C and lows of 23 in Malaga city, the capital of the Costa del Sol.
– From Thursday onwards temperatures will rise throughout the country. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/spains-state-weather-agency-activates-alerts-for-20250908163858-nt.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Well attended Torre del Mar Airshow gets mixed reviews, not as spectacular as previous years: {Translation, summary of combined articles}
– Thousands of people have crowded the beach and the promenade of the municipality to witness the flight and acrobatics of more than thirty aircraft, including those of the Papea Patrol, whose helicopters and their parachute show have opened a show that has lasted for more than three hours.
– Compared with 2024/2023, 2025 offered fewer military fast-jet displays and lacked the Patrulla Águila; combined with poor weather, the show felt flat for some attendees, although some locals appreciated the decrease of noisy displays and sonic booms.
– The line-up looked thinner vs 2024/2023. 2024’s show featured both an F-18 and a Eurofighter demo; 2025 press/official lists only highlight one Eurofighter, plus the ASPA/PAPEA (Spanish Air Force helicopter & parachute display teams) and mostly civilian acts (Team Raven, etc).
– The was no Patrulla Águila this year. Spain’s flagship display team formally retired in June 2025, so they were absent — a big loss for fans used to seeing them at Torre del Mar and comparable shows. (They were on the 2023 billing alongside Patrouille Suisse.)
– The weather undercut the spectacle. Multiple reports note overcast skies and showers during the display.
– 2025’s main show ran “about four hours” (late morning to 15:00) with heavy emphasis on parachutists, police/Guardia Civil/Armada assets and aerobatic GA — which, combined with the single fast-jet act.
– Local outlets and officials are calling it a success with crowds estimated by some sources at 300,000.
Refs: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/festival-acrobatico-aereo-torre-mar_3_2004715467.html#slide-1 & https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2024/09/09/unas-300000-personas-vibran-con-las-piruetas-extremas-del-festival-aereo-de-torre-del-mar-ser-malaga/ & https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2024/09/10/el-festival-aereo-de-torre-del-mar-registra-un-impacto-economico-de-cinco-millones-de-euros-ser-malaga/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Añorata Resort will host the Rincón de la Victoria golf tournament: {Translation, summary}
– On October 5, the Rincón de la Victoria Town Council will hold a new edition of its traditional Golf Tournament at the Añoreta Resort course {pic}, which has established itself as one of the municipality’s most important sporting events. The tournament, organized jointly by the Town Council’s Sports Department and Añoreta Resort & Golf, expects to bring together more than a hundred golfers from different parts of the province.
– The tournament will be played in the Best Ball format, in which each pair scores with the best result of the two players on each hole. At the end of the round, the five best-ranked pairs will be awarded prizes. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy a cocktail reception at the end of the tournament, as well as a prize draw for all players.
The tee time is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., and the registration fee is €40 for members and €50 for non-members. Registrations can be made by sending an email to: reservas@anoretaresort.com until October 3.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/anoreta-resort-acogera-torneo-golf-rincon-victoria-20250908121502-nt_amp.html

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Mass tasting and ‘showcooking’ for the Rincon Victorian anchovy party: {Translation, summary}
– The Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano in Rincón de la Victoria, declared of Provincial Tourist Singularity, will feature free tastings, live cooking demonstrations, a Sabor a Málaga agri-food fair, and a network of 43 participating restaurants. On Saturday 13 September, a recreation of the traditional ‘tirada del copo’ will be held, accompanied by a Marengo-style breakfast, supported by the La Cala del Moral Rowing Club.
– Free boquerón (anchovy) tastings will occur in 63 restaurants on 12, 13, and 14 September, with 1,000 kilos distributed, including at the fair. A solidarity tent will offer marinated boquerones in exchange for drink purchases supporting the Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Rocío.
– Live cooking demonstrations will take place at Lacaliza restaurant from 20:30, except on Friday 12 September at Al-Ándalus Square. Participating chefs include renowned Andalusian professionals, an Italian chef, and a Colombian chef based in Málaga, alongside author cocktail presentations using local products.
– The restaurant network offers dishes priced between €2.50 and €24, collected in an annual recipe book. This year, the network includes 43 establishments: 13 from Rincón de la Victoria itself, 26 from the wider province of Málaga (including 19 from Málaga city), and 4 from Madrid. Each restaurant is marked with a special sign so visitors can easily find them during the event. This spread helps promote the festival and its cuisine beyond the local area.
– The Sabor a Málaga fair will run from 12 to 14 September with 32 producers presenting oils, wines, cheeses, pastries, chocolate, ajoblanco, and more. Additional events include local cooking demonstrations, a popular marinated boquerón contest, artisanal cheese and pastry workshops, children’s pastry workshops, concerts, and puppet theatre performances. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/degustacion-multitudinaria-showcooking-fiesta-boqueron-victoriano-rincon-20250902170930-nt_amp.html

EUROPE

French government collapses in a confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister:
– Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for a fourth prime minister in 12 months.
– Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him. Bayrou paid the price for what appeared to be a staggering political miscalculation, gambling that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to rein in its debts. Instead, they seized on the vote that Bayrou called to gang up against the 74-year-old centrist who was appointed by Macron last December. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-macron-bayrou-budget-d60c7c0881f3c8d633f02653043c1f55

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu appeals to the population in Gaza City to “get out of there” after destroying 50 residential towers: {Translation, summary}
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged residents of Gaza City to evacuate as the Israeli Army steps up its offensive, claiming Hamas uses residential towers for terrorist purposes. He announced that the Air Force has demolished 50 such buildings in recent days and warned that this was only the prelude to a larger ground operation now being prepared.
– Netanyahu stressed that his forces will continue to target “nests of terrorism” and warned civilians to leave the city. His remarks followed an attack at a Jerusalem bus stop in which two Palestinians killed six people, including a Spaniard. He declared that eliminating the attackers was insufficient and pledged to pursue their supporters and accomplices. The Israeli Army has reportedly cleared three refugee camps of “terrorist centres.”
– Meanwhile, Gaza authorities report more than 64,500 dead and 163,000 wounded, with international criticism mounting over Israel’s actions and worsening famine due to aid restrictions. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-netanyahu-apela-poblacion-ciudad-gaza-salir-ahi-destruir-50-torres-residenciales-20250908212014.html

USA

Sharia Law & Sharia Cities Are Banned In The State Of Texas:
– Congressman Randy Fine says, “I’m working on a bill in Congress that would bring this nationwide. Sharia law has no place in America.” X Link

HEALTH

SAS ordered to pay €180,000 to a patient who lost half his leg after 13 days without specialized care: {Translation, summary}
– A court in Seville has sentenced the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) to compensate a patient with 180,000 euros plus interest after he lost his right leg below the knee. The 55-year-old man first attended Osuna Hospital in November 2021 with necrosis in two toes, but spent 13 days without being transferred to a hospital with vascular surgery.
– He was initially treated in Écija Hospital, which lacked such specialists, before being referred to Virgen de Valme Hospital, where late revascularisation and further procedures ended with full amputation. The patient argued that earlier referral could have saved part of his foot and claimed 420,000 euros, also citing poor information given to him and his family.
– The court recognised a “loss of opportunity” for a better outcome, though noted diabetes and infection were contributory factors. The ruling is open to appeal, while campaigners demand more vascular surgery services in Seville. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/sevilla/condenado-sas-pagar-180-000-euros-paciente-perdio-media-pierna-13-dias-atencion-especializada_6242712_0.html

TRAVEL

Tourist accommodation providers continue to slam the 40 pieces of information they have to collect from each guest in Spain, 10 months and still no update as promised: {Summary}
– Six months after the ‘Marlaska decree’ came into effect, Spanish hoteliers continue to oppose the regulation requiring hotels and tourist platforms to collect over 40 pieces of guest information. The decree, implemented via Royal Decree 933/2021, has raised concerns about legality, compliance with European data protection rules, and the free movement of travellers.
– Cehat, representing hotels, tourist flats, campsites, resorts, and spas through 51 associations, urges the government to issue a ministerial order or repeal the system. President Jorge Marichal criticises the Ministry of the Interior for ignoring sector and European requests, creating administrative burdens and visitor discomfort. Cehat officials report that despite repeated meetings with the Ministry over more than three years, there has been no contact for the last ten months and no updates to the regulation. The Ministry had committed to drawing up a ministerial order prior to the decree’s enforcement in November 2024 and reaffirmed this commitment in January 2025, but has failed to deliver.
– European authorities have questioned Spain’s approach, noting its lack of proportionality and violation of data minimisation principles. The European Commission has emphasised compliance with Directive 2016/680 and is awaiting a final draft of the ministerial order. Cehat stresses that these repeated failures highlight the urgent need for a simple, legally compliant system that balances safety and operational practicality. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/hoteliers-are-back-the-attack-against-the-20250905081449-nt.html

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