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DigameXtra No. 2282 Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

On June 8, 2022June 7, 2022 By Naythan

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Seabed cleaning at El Morche beach: {Translation}
The event will take place this Saturday, 11th June, at 10.30 am at La Choza, next to the Tourist Information Office. Everyone welcome. For more information call 606 260 284 or send an email to: a.rueda@yahoo.es

“We Love Nerja” evening market is back this Saturday 11 June at the Plaza de España: It will remain open from 18.30 to 00.30 hours, with illustrators, jewellers, sculptors and ceramists who offer their hand-made products.

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-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 60€, 85€ and 110€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
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-Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
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Halting Erosion Using Vetiver Grass from Vetiver Spain:
Vetiver Grass is a fast growing non-invasive clumping grass that grows to 2 metres in height. It has a root system that grows to 3-4 metres deep and they are very strong.
The National Geographic Magazine has called them “Roots of Steel”.
Once Vetiver is established it is drought resistant.
We are located in Sayalonga and we can plant all year round but February and March are the best months to plant Vetiver. Vetiver loves the heat of a long summer to get established.
Decomposing Vetiver used as a mulch, improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away as it is a natural insect repellent. It is in the same family as Lemon Grass, which we also carry.
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For Sale: Fitfui Indoor Spinning Bike. In very good condition.
Cost 325 Euros new. For Sale 100 Euros o.n.o.
Gillain, Frigiliana. Contact: 665 252 982

For Sale: High Performance UK Lenovo Ideapad 310 laptop. Refurbished & upgraded by DoctorLaptop. Windows 10 Pro v21H2, fresh install, 12Gb RAM (high speed, brand new), 480Gb SSD (high performance, brand new), Intel i3 6006U @ 2GHz processor. Display 15.6″ True HD 1920×1080 + HDMI & VGA ports, Ethernet, 2.4/5 dual band wifi, 2x USB2, 1x USB3, SD Multi-Card Reader, headphone port, 4Hr battery. Includes MS Office Suite Pro Plus 2019. New on Amazon is over €800 without MS Office included. Price €500, no offers. 30 day cash back guaranty. Photo:Lenovo.com
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Wanted: A fold away cot/crib for a baby, good condition please
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COVID

Covid Spain- The rate falls below 600 cases in those over 60 years of age adds 117 deaths since Friday: {Translation, summary} 06/07/2022 1:12 p.m.
-The health ministry has added 33,293 more coronavirus infections since Friday.
-The incidence in the over-60s is down from 600 to 586.71 cases per 100,000 population. In the last report it was 617.92 positive.
-Today’s report also adds 117 deaths, the lowest figure since the counting and reporting system was changed in mid-March.
-In hospitals, 6,761 people have been admitted to hospital as of Tuesday, which translates into an occupancy rate of 14.27%. Compared to the previous report, admissions have risen by 280. In the ICU, there are currently 322 COVID-19 patients, three less than last Friday. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/tasa-coronavirus-cae-debajo-600-casos-mayores-60-anos-sanidad-notifica-117-fallecidos-viernes_1_9059215.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía lowers its Covid incidence rate, reduces hospital pressure and adds 43 deaths:
-Andalucía has this Tuesday, 31 May, registered a total of 3,369 new coronavirus infections since Friday, of which 1,551 were in people over 60.
-The Junta’s Ministry of Health has notified a drop of two patients hospitalised for coronavirus compared to Friday to 679, while admissions to intensive care units (ICUs) have dropped by nine to 31.
-By province, Seville is the one with the most hospitalised patients with a total of 172, of which 19 are in the ICU; followed by Malaga with 111, five in the ICU; Cadiz with 104, two in the ICU; Granada with 75 admitted, five in the ICU; Cordoba with 61, four in the ICU; Jaén with 60, six in the ICU; Huelva with 60, two in ICU; and Almeraa with 36, two in the intensive care unit.
-Likewise, the number of deaths has dropped by nine compared to four days ago, going from the 52 registered on Friday to the 43 that are counted this Tuesday.
-Regarding the current average incidence rate of infections in Andalucía in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, it is below 400 points, standing at 389.73 cases per 100,000 inhabitants – the lowest figure for more than a month – and it is down 77.8 compared to four days ago. Source: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-lowers-covid-20220531174333-nt.html

MONKEYPOX

Andalusia confirmed eight cases of monkeypox, and 15 suspected: {Translation} 07/06/2022 15:57
-Andalusia has eight confirmed cases of monkeypox and the number of cases under investigation has risen to 15, according to data provided by the Regional Ministry of Health.
-In total there are three in Seville, one in Cadiz, three in Malaga and one in Granada, while of the 15 cases under investigation four are probable and 11 suspected, while 31 cases have been ruled out.
-Of the 15 cases of monkeypox under investigation, five are in the province of Malaga, five in Seville, one in Cordoba, one in Jaen, one in Almeria, one in Granada and one in Cadiz. Of these, four are “possibly” positive, and eleven are “suspected”, while 31 cases have already been ruled out. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1055275/andalucia-confirma-ocho-casos-de-viruela-del-mono-y-15-en-investigacion/

Monkeypox Madrid- Those infected in the Community of Madrid by monkeypox rise to 210 and another 22 are studied as suspects: {Translation} 07/06/2022 12:32
– The Community of Madrid has posted up until this Tuesday a total of 210 positive cases of smallpox símica or monkey pox, which is 27 contagions more confirmed in the past 24 hours, while there are 22 other people, pending the result of the analysis.
-Also, the tests performed on the presence of an orthopoxvirus (the set of virus responsible for smallpox) have been ruled out other 102 cases, according to Europa Press sources of the ministry of Health. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/madrid/noticia-suben-210-contagiados-comunidad-madrid-viruela-mono-estudian-otros-22-sospechosos-20220607123204.html

SPAIN

Hospital staff in Spain who have TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID can now work in ‘non-vulnerable’ departments until they test negative again: The Ministry of Health’s Covid Monitoring and Control Strategy, which has just been updated, also says health care staff with symptoms should take precautions but do not have to stay home until they receive the test result. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/hospital-staff-with-20220606110144-nt.html

The Government moves to force restaurants to provide free take away containers for leftovers: {Translation, summary}
-New measures include the obligation of the hospitality industry to offer its customers the leftovers of the meal at no extra cost and in recyclable packaging, with a penalty of €2,000, except in the establishments with a free buffet.
-Thus, it has been clarified that the Government’s intention is that the law goes into effect January 1, 2023 if the procedures and deadlines in Congress and in the Senate to allow it. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1055311/el-gobierno-obligara-a-los-restaurantes-a-ofrecer-al-cliente-las-sobras-de-su-comida/

€500 and 6 points for using a roundabout incorrectly in Spain (update): If you use a roundabout in Spain incorrectly you can be fined up to €500 and have six points added to your licence according to an update from the Director General de Trafico (DGT). Updated guidance provided on June 7 says that one in three drivers involved in an accident on a roundabout had committed an offence, usually for disrespecting priority. Excessive speed and not maintaining distance are also listed as the main causes. Full article with diagrams: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/07/e500-and-6-points-for-using-a-roundabout-incorrectly-in-spain-updated-guidance/

ANDALUCIA

Andalucia Elections are Sunday, 19 June 2022 – Right-wing bloc slips back slightly in polls but still holds a clear majority: {Translation} 07/06/2022 15:52
-The new update of the compendium of electoral poll projections compiled by Electomania-EM and distributed exclusively by Porcentual.es, indicates a slight setback for the right-wing forces in Andalusia. PP and VOX are down in terms of the distribution of seats and would now have 46 and 19, respectively, one less than in the previous update of this compendium. Despite this small setback, both parties would have a very comfortable majority to form a government in Andalusia.
-The PSOE has a 26 per cent share of the vote, which would mean it would equal the result of the previous election, when it was the most voted party with 33 deputies. On the other hand, the other two left-wing forces have not managed to reach the previous result, so it seems clear that the splitting of the parties to the left of the PSOE will not produce good results.
-Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla’s Partido Popular (PP) would be the clear winner of the elections with 35 percent of the vote and 46 seats, which would comfortably surpass all the representation achieved by the left-wing bloc. Ciudadanos, for its part, is still on the verge of being able to enter Parliament, although it would do so in a marginal way.
-In the compendium of Andalusian electoral polls, a map with the most likely results in each of Andalusia’s municipalities can also be found. In order to make this projection, the data from the polls is taken into account, as well as the available electoral behaviour and the votes obtained in the last two general elections, which took place in 2019.
-Thus, the PP would win in the eight provincial capitals of Andalusia. In general terms, the PSOE would be in the majority in the western area, while the PP would win in provinces such as Almería, Granada, Jaén, Málaga and Córdoba. Source, Spanish:
https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1055210/el-bloque-de-la-derecha-retrocede-ligeramente-pero-sigue-con-una-clara-mayoria/

“Emergencias 112” Needs Blood: {Translation} The 112 Emergency Service has made an “urgent” appeal through its official channels on social networks for Andalusians to donate blood. From 112 they assure that “blood donations from all groups are needed to recover the descent and guarantee activity in hospital centers.” Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/emergencias-112-hace-llamada-urgente-andaluces-donen-sangre/

MALAGA

Charging points for electric vehicles to be installed at harbours on the Costa: The Andalusian regional government has awarded a contract for a draft project to install 12 charging points for electric vehicles in 12 ports across Andalucía. On the Costa del Sol they will be located in Caleta de Vélez, Fuengirola and Marina La Bajadilla in Marbella.
They will also been installed at the harbours in Garrucha, Roquetas de Mar and Adra, in Almeria; Barbate, Rota and Chipiona, in Cadiz and Mazagon, Isla Cristina and Ayamonte in Huelva. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/charging-points-electric-20220607103748-nt.html

GRANADA

Institutional support to ask the EU for a railway connection between Motril and Granada: {Translation, summary} The Governing Council has acknowledged the endorsement and support of the Andalusian Regional Government to the proposal for the inclusion of the railway connection between the Port of Motril and Granada in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
The agreement, which was signed on 30 May, sets out a series of proposals for modification, based on a study carried out by the University of Granada, which stresses that this rail connection would meet the objectives of sustainability, cohesion, efficiency, resilience and quality of transport in the region of the Costa Tropical as an area of the European Union. Photo of Granada train station: Wikimapia. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/granada-respaldo-institucional-pedir-ue-conexion-ferroviaria-motril/

UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was meeting his Cabinet and trying to patch up his tattered authority on Tuesday after surviving a no-confidence vote that has left him a severely weakened leader. Johnson vowed to “get on with the job” and focus on “what matters to the British people”, defined as the economy, health care and crime, after Conservative Party lawmakers voted by 211 to 148 to support him as leader.
Johnson needed the backing of 180 of the 359 Conservative lawmakers in Monday’s secret ballot to stay in power.
Under party rules, Johnson is now free from another challenge for a year. But previous prime ministers who have faced no-confidence votes, including May and Margaret Thatcher, have been terminally damaged. Full article:
https://apnews.com/article/boris-johnson-theresa-may-london-government-and-politics-00b21e3552b95cc067ce42e163b80df9

Brexit Consequences- Spain Removes Entry Measures for EU Nationals, but Not for Britons:
-The Spanish authorities announced last week that the country would no longer apply COVID-19 entry rules for travellers from the European Union/Schengen Area but did not make any exemptions for those travelling from the United Kingdom.
-Announcing the newly updated travel rules, the Spanish Ministry of Health pointed out that the entry rules for travellers from outside the EU/Schengen Area have not changed.
-This means that all travellers from the UK are still subject to COVID rules when reaching Spain.
-The Spanish Ministry of Health explains that all travellers over the age of 12 from the UK as well as those from the other third countries, must present a valid vaccination, recovery, or test certificate upon their arrival. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/brexit-consequences-spain-removes-entry-measures-for-eu-nationals-but-not-for-britons/

IPTV Pirate Must Pay £963K or 88 Month Prison Sentence Becomes 168 Months: In 2019, three men from the UK received prison sentences totaling more than 17 years for selling illegal access to the Premier League’s matches. Scheme ‘mastermind’ Steven King was sentenced to seven years and four months but has now been told that if he doesn’t pay back £963,000 within three months, six years and eight months will be added to his custodial sentence. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/iptv-pirate-must-pay-963k-or-88-month-prison-sentence-becomes-168-220607/

HEALTH

All cancer patients in drug trial appear to be cured for ‘first time in history’:
-An experimental cancer drug appears to have cured every single patient in a small clinical trial conducted in the US. All 12 patients, who had been diagnosed with rectal cancer, entered into remission after taking dostarlimab over a six-month period, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
-“This is the first time this has happened in the history of cancer”, Dr Luis Diaz, one of the lead authors of the paper and an oncologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York, told The New York Times.
-The patients also experienced no significant side effects during the course of their treatment, though it’s believed not enough people were involved in the study to highlight the different adverse reactions caused by the drug.
-Although excited by the research, scientists have said the promising results will need to be repeated, and cautioned against concluding whether the patients had been cured of their cancer.
-Dostarlimab is an immunotherapy drug used in the treatment of endometrial cancer, but this was the first clinical investigation of whether it could be effective against rectal cancer tumours.
-The drug works by unmasking cancer cells, allowing the immune system to identify and destroy them. Source article: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/all-cancer-patients-in-drug-trial-appear-to-be-cured-for-first-time-in-history-41729046.html

TECH

Did Apple Just Make Your Mac Obsolete? Apple’s new macOS Ventura leaves trusty 2015 MacBook Pro behind:
-A new version of macOS due out this fall means a new collection of Macs can no longer run Apple’s latest desktop operating system. Perhaps most notably, the new macOS Ventura update won’t be available for the 2015 MacBook Pro.
Here’s the complete list of Macs that Ventura is compatible with:
– iMac (2017 and later)
– iMac Pro (2017)
-Mac Pro (2019 and later)
-Mac Mini (2018 and later)
-Mac Studio (2022)
-MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
-MacBook Air (2018 and later)
-MacBook (2017 and later)
Full article: https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/7/23157662/macos-ventura-compatible-macs-2015-macbook-pro-2013-mac-pro

EU countries, lawmakers clinch deal on single mobile charging port, Apple impacted:
-Apple will have to change the connector on its iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 as EU countries and EU lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras.
-The agreement is a world first and came after companies failed to agree on a common solution. The European Commission had pushed for a single mobile charging port more than a decade ago.
-Users of iPhones and Android phones have long complained about having to use different chargers for their devices. The former is charged from a Lightning cable while Android-based devices are powered using USB-C connectors.
-“By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the EU,” the European Parliament said in a statement. Full article:
https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-countries-lawmakers-clinch-deal-single-mobile-charging-port-2022-06-07/

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DigameXtra No. 2281 Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

On June 7, 2022June 6, 2022 By Naythan

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For Sale: Hammock, (Looks like a swing to me. -Ed.) needs a little cleaning after calima but is otherwise perfectly fine. Can be disassembled. Buyer to collect. 20 euros. Lisbet, Torrox Campo
Contact: lisbetlindberg28@gmail.com

For Sale: Good Housekeeping Cookbook from 1980, 511 pages, good condition, 15€. Edwin, Competa, boegero@gmx.de

For Sale, 3 items:
-TV unit 15 euro
-Wicker tall boy 6 draws. 107x 36 x 46 approximately 10 euro
-New curtains blue pattern 165 x 130 approximately 5 euro
Jane, Canillas de Albaida. Tel. 637716703
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Wanted: A clean king size bed and mattress.
Geoff, Torrox, Watsap 666322732
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Money Transfer: I would like to transfer Euros from a Spanish bank account to a UK account. Can someone please advise me of companies that do this? Harry, Malaga. Email: Harryhood900 @ gmail.com

News & Articles

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SPAIN

When do pensioners get extra summer pay?: This remuneration will be paid with the June payroll, that is, at the end of this month, as a normal and current payroll. With which the payment will be made on July 1, although the exact day on which the payment will take place depends on each bank. The Ministry recalls that both contributory benefit pensioners and non-contributory they have a right to it. Although she remembers that those pensioners with permanent disability pension do not get it, since their pension is prorated in twelve installments, and not in fourteen, so the extra payments are already included. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/when-do-pensioners-get-extra-summer-pay/

The CPI triggers the costs of SMEs by 23% in one year and strangles the profitability of thousands of businesses: The sharp rise in costs, both labour and raw materials, has caught thousands of businesses without the capacity to absorb the increase in expenses, which has led many of them to reduce their profit margins in order to maintain activity in the midst of an inflationary upswing. Specifically, in the first quarter of 2022 these global costs have increased by 23%, while in the same period the recovery has allowed sales to rise by 19%, four points less, which puts even more pressure on the balance sheets of small and medium-sized companies in our country. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-cpi-triggers-the-costs-of-smes-by-23-in-one-year-and-strangles-the-profitability-of-thousands-of-businesses/

COSTA DEL SOL

DGT urges drivers to use the A-356 to avoid weekend traffic jams on the Costa del Sol: It normally takes 15 minutes longer, but could be quicker for people returning from the beach because of the sheer volume of traffic on the A-7 dual carriageway. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/urges-drivers-carretera-20220606103248-nt.html

MALAGA

Alhaurín el Grande bars and restaurants given go-ahead to offer small-scale performances during the summer: The project allows restaurants, cafeterias and bars to request authorisation from the council to offer their clients entertainment without the necessity of a music licence. Photo:SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/alhaurin-grande-bars-20220606113646-nt.html

UK

73 new monkeypox cases, biggest outbreak outside Africa: British health officials reported 73 more monkeypox cases on Monday, raising the total to more than 300 across the country. To date, the U.K. has the biggest identified outbreak of the disease beyond Africa, with the vast majority of infections in gay and bisexual men. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/health-world-organization-united-nations-africa-879aef67e1771b8a66ab9fdb695ff51e

Britain’s Tory party to hold confidence vote on PM Boris Johnson:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote by lawmakers in the governing Conservative Party later on Monday, the chairman of the 1922 Committee Graham Brady has told lawmakers. “The threshold of 15% of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded,” he wrote in a note to Conservative lawmakers. “In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 1800 and 2000 today Monday 6th June – details to be confirmed. The votes will be counted immediately afterwards. An announcement will be made at a time to be advised.” Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220606-britain-s-tory-party-to-hold-confidence-vote-on-pm-boris-johnson

EUROPE

Veterans return to Normandy to mark 78th anniversary of D-Day landing: World War II veterans and other visitors gather Monday in Normandy for the 78th D-Day anniversary to pay tribute to the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the US, Canada and elsewhere who landed there. Several thousand people are expected Monday at a ceremony at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach in the French town of Colleville-sur-Mer. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220606-veterans-visitors-mark-normandy-d-day-anniversary

FINANCIAL

Oil tops $120 a barrel on Saudi pricing despite OPEC+ deal: Brent crude was up 4 cents to $119.76 a barrel at 12:22 p.m. EDT (1622 GMT) after touching an intraday high of $121.95.
-U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $118.95 a barrel after hitting a three-month high of $120.99. The benchmark fell by $1 earlier in the session.
-Saudi Arabia raised the July official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab light crude to Asia by $2.10 from June to a $6.50 premium over Oman/Dubai quotes, just off an all-time-high recorded in May when prices hit highs due to worries of disruptions in supplies from Russia.
-The price increase followed a decision last week by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, together called OPEC+, to boost output for July and August by 648,000 barrels per day, or 50% more than previously planned, though constraint in global refining capacity has kept prices elevated. Full article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-jumps-saudi-arabia-hikes-233942441.html

PETS

Spanish National Police urge citizens to adopt retired police dogs: The official charity website (https://www.heroesde4patas.org/) says that it is trying to create a nationwide network that “crosses the fate of retired dogs with families interested in adopting them in order to give them the end they deserve.” Their website displays dogs that are currently up for adoption as well as happy ending stories of adopted dogs. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/06/spanish-national-police-urge-citizens-to-adopt-retired-police-dogs/

OTHER

New Lou Reed Album Featuring Unreleased Songs Announced by Light in the Attic: A new Lou Reed album featuring never-before-heard material and early demos is being released. Words & Music, May 1965 will come out on August 26 as part of the reissue label Light in the Attic‘s new archival series in partnership with Laurie Anderson. The album features songs written by a young Reed and recorded to tape by his future Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale. Reed mailed the tape to himself as a “poor man’s copyright,” and the envelope remained unopened for nearly 50 years. Listen to the 1965 demo of ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’ below.
-In addition to ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’, Words & Music, May 1965 includes the earliest known recordings of ‘Heroin’ and ‘Pale Blue Eyes’. It will be available as a deluxe-edition LP, a regular LP, CD, cassette, as well as digitally, and features liner notes from Greil Marcus and archival notes from Don Fleming and Jason Stern. Photo:”David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed” by judaluz83. Full article: https://ourculturemag.com/2022/06/06/new-lou-reed-album-featuring-unreleased-songs-announced-by-light-in-the-attic/

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DigameXtra No. 2280 Monday, June 6th, 2022

On June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices
***Trips***
June
10th – Trip to the Alpujarras €18,50pp, visiting Capileria and Pampaneria and hopefully buying cherries as it is cherry season and the best cherries come from the Alpujarras. If you are looking for love – drink from the fountain in Pampaneria – they say you will soon find your love!
24th – A visit to the fabulous Alhambra Palace. The price is 60€pp and includes Entry to the Palace and Guide. If this is not to your liking, stop off at the largest shopping centre in Europe, The Nevada Centre for 20€pp
July
01st – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. We have just 3 pick ups – at the A1 Garden Centre at 08.00, Torre del Mar bus station at 08.15 and Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. Returning from Gib at 16.30. We do have a 20 minute break on the way to Gib.
22nd – Day trip to Cadiz with Guide €35pp.
29th – Trip to the Biopark in Fuengirola €30pp TBC includes entry to the park
August
15th – Evening trip for the Fireworks in Almunecar
25th – (Thursday) Trip to the Lobo Park in Antequera with guided tour and a late lunch at the lakes at El Chorro. Price TBC but does not include lunch.
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Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche: Did you know the Bio Beach Restaurant in El Morche also doubles as an Art Gallery? A brand-new show is up for your viewing enjoyment! And after strolling around, why not indulge in a healthy, filling, and absolutely delicious meal? May I suggest Albondigas de Verduras with Salsa de Tomate Casera? These are veggie balls bathing in a delish tomato sauce prepared by the expert cooks of Bio Beach. The magical aroma of the sauce alone will send you dreaming of Italian melodies! Or better yet, you may want to share the Albondigas with a friend and order a side salad to complement this tasty hot dish. Try them you cannot go wrong!
-The Bio Beach lectures are taking a pause for the summer. We will resume in September with a food presentation on Wed. Sept. 14th at 11am. These programmes are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these social, educational, and stimulating mornings are presented in an effort to attract more members. Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. We look forward to seeing you there! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Torrox Spanish History Group: The Torrox Spanish History Group will be meeting at Ell Parquesol at 11am on Tuesday 7th June.
There will be two talks by Keith Rockall ; the first talk is titled ‘The Spanish Queen of England’. (About Catherine of Aragón). And the second talk is titled, ‘The Spanish King of England’. (About Prince Philip of Spain).
We are very lucky to have some very experienced speakers amongst the members and also very lucky to have people willing to give talks who have not had any experience, but public speaking is a very good and useful skill to learn and we welcome all speakers and particularly those who have not spoken before and we give our full support to them.
If you would like to know more about the Torrox Spanish History Group then please contact me on patricianerja at hotmail dot com.
We also do excursion to interesting historical sites.
As we intending to pay a visit to the sugar factory and the museum in Motril, I enlcose a photograph I took some time ago when sugar cane was being processed at the plant.
Patricia, Torrox Costa; patricianerja@hotmail.com

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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
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For Sale: Large glass table top with curved corned {sic} and hole for parasol. Approx 72 x 46cms. 25 euros Buyer to collect. Sheila, Nerja, Parador area. WhatsApp 00447721722571.
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-Windows 11 Pro, with Chrome, Adobe Reader & VLC Player
-Two Pro Quality high-speed SSDs, 240Gb(system) + 120Gb(data)
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Wanted: 2 strong clothes rails needed urgently. If you can help please contact Sue, Torrox Costa.
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Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for Warren Car Clean Malaga: I am writing to say how pleased I am with Warren Phillips and Car Clean Malaga. I have a 2001 Lexus ES 300 with about 151K miles. I have had great results with the car, and have tried to keep it in good condition. I reached out to Warren to get it “detailed” cleaned and conditioned. He and his wife did a fantastic job. The car looks brand new! The interior is spotless. The dash, the seats, the floor mats, all looking great! But the exterior is the most noticeable. It’s shines with a great smooth-to-the-touch professional looking finish. Warren used a new technology ceramic coating product that is beautiful and, I’m told, long-lasting with proper care. A few other things I should mention is that Warren came and picked up the car, gave me a “loaner” vehicle to use while he did his work, and returned my car promptly as promised. I am happy to recommend Warren Phillips and Car Clean Malaga. Ron/ Nerja. radam10AThotmailD0Tcom
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MONKEYPOX

Monkeypox – WHO says cases outside Africa triple to 780 in three weeks, most in UK & Spain: {BBC, 5 June 2022 17:30}
This is roughly triple the 257 cases it reported a week ago. The WHO says the figure – for the past three weeks – is probably an underestimate and assesses the global risk level as “moderate”.
Most of these new cases are in Europe and North America as well as small numbers in Mexico, Argentina, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.
The UK has the most cases, with 207, followed by Spain with 156 and Portugal with 138. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-61696974

AXARQUIA

Water consumption in the Axarquia increases by almost 50% in just one month due to the increase in tourism: {Translation, summary}
-There is still a summer ahead with the La Viñuela reservoir at 16% of its capacity and the drought situation persists.
-The reservoir currently has 26 hectometres (slightly less usable) to cope with June, July and August. In these last two months, human consumption is expected to double due to the arrival of tourists, which is expected to be a record after the two years of the pandemic.
-The supply is guaranteed, but it is not compatible with the current consumption of 1,500 litres per hectare of irrigation, according to Gregorio Campos, vice-president of the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol-Axarquia. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-consumo-de-agua-en-la-axarquia-aumenta-casi-un-50-en-apenas-un-mes-por-el-incremento-del-turismo/

MALAGA

Hospital in Malaga has seen three cases of acute child hepatitis of unknown origin so far: The Materno Infantil hospital in Malaga has seen three cases of the new type of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children so far, and all have recovered well. In two cases the illness was mild and there were no complications; the third suffered a bleeding disorder but did not need intensive care unit treatment and made good progress, said sources at the hospital.
-Between 1 January and 26 May in Spain, there were 30 serious cases of this illness in children, and 24 of them were under the age of ten. None of them had had any contact with any of the others. The cases occurred in ten different regions of the country. One of the children suffered liver failure and needed a transplant. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/materno-hospital-seen-20220602174605-nt.html

UK

London commuters urged to avoid strike-hit network on Monday:
London’s transport network operator has urged commuters to avoid travelling on Monday when a 24-hour strike is expected to lead to widespread disruption on underground train services in the British capital. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/london-commuters-urged-avoid-strike-hit-network-monday-2022-06-04/

HEALTH

Immunofitness- The importance of protecting of the immune system as we age: Every day there is more scientific evidence that maintaining the immune system in the best possible condition after 60 years of age is possible and constitutes a fundamental pillar for successful and healthy aging. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/immunofitness-the-important-protection-of-the-immune-system-as-we-age/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Nadal wins record-extending 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22: Spain’s Rafael Nadal beat Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 to win a record-extending 14th French Open title on Sunday. Nadal stretched his record of men’s singles Grand Slam titles to 22, two ahead of Serbian Novak Djokovic and Swiss Roger Federer. Photo:Reuters. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/nadal-wins-record-extending-14th-french-open-title-takes-grand-slam-tally-22-2022-06-05/

Tennis News- French Open- Caroline Garcia, Kristina Mladenovic Win Women’s Doubles Title: Coco Gauff suffered a second heartbreaking French Open final defeat when she and American partner Jessica Pegula were beaten by Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women’s doubles final on Sunday.
The French pair won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to add the 2022 title to their 2016 Roland Garros triumph. On Saturday, 18-year-old Gauff had lost the singles final in straight sets to Iga Swiatek of Poland. Photo:AFP. Full article: https://sports.ndtv.com/french-open-2022/french-open-caroline-garcia-kristina-mladenovic-win-womens-doubles-title-3040296

TECH

Piracy, It’s a Crime- UK Govt. Ignored Warnings, Now Families Pay The Price: The Digital Economy Act 2017 was the government’s attempt at creating a better, safer internet for citizens in the UK.
-It included an amendment to the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act that raised the maximum sentence for online infringement to 10 years in prison, with a basic threshold of simply exposing a copyright owner “to a risk of loss“. This meant that anyone downloading and sharing a single song or a single movie using BitTorrent became criminals in the eyes of the law.
-The term “copyright troll” is often applied to companies that monitor file-sharing networks, collect IP addresses they claim are sharing movies, and compel ISPs to hand over the identities related to those IP addresses. They then send letters claiming that legal action in the civil courts will follow, should the recipient (including innocent billpayers) refuse to pay a considerable financial sum.
-While these letters are unpleasant to receive, under copyright law they are entirely legal and if the person named in the letter did indeed infringe the movie company’s rights, settling a case might be the sensible course of action. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-its-a-crime-uk-govt-ignored-warnings-now-families-pay-the-price-220601/

OTHER

Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate:
-Pope Francis added fuel to rumors about the future of his pontificate by announcing he would visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila in August for a feast initiated by Pope Celestine V, one of the few pontiffs who resigned before Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013.
-Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict’s footsteps, given his increased mobility problems that have forced him to use a wheelchair for the last month.
-Those rumors gained steam last week when Francis announced a consistory to create 21 new cardinals scheduled for Aug. 27. Sixteen of those cardinals are under age 80 and eligible to vote in a conclave to elect Francis’ successor. Photo:AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-benedict-xvi-religion-2186d6d10d27c67d5154197e50fc590e

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DigameXtra No. 2279 – WEEKEND EDITION – Saturday, June 4th, 2022

On June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 By Naythan

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New Cafe in Torrox Costa: Bij Fleur has opened in the space where Yfke’s Bar used to be. Dutch theme. Large terrace with both shaded and sunny areas. Healthy home cooking with veggie and vegan options.
Open 7 days a week, 12:00 – 00:00. Tell them DigameXtra sent you.
Costa Del Oro 5 Blq 8, Torrox Costa. +34 711 01 49 77 FB

Cool & Groovy: Will be performing at Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillias de Albaida on Sunday 5th June from 8.30pm.
Covers from The Beatles to Talking Heads from The Proclaimers to Bob Marley and Irish banjo tunes. For a fun night of music book your table by calling 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.

New Exhibition- “Spain and Hollywood”: Dance, cinema, sport, music and bullfighting come together in the new exhibition “Spain and Hollywood” on display in the Nerja Municipal Hall.
The works by José Luis Ponce, an artist from Seville who lives in Mallorca, can be seen until the 15th of June from 11:00 to 13:30 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
With a faithful and detailed brushstroke, José Luis Ponce brings together a series of paintings of iconic characters at high points, highlighting the expressiveness of the looks and personality. FB

The Expo Dino XXL exhibition will visit Torre del Mar from June 11 to 19: It will open every day, from Monday to Sunday. On working days it will be from 5 to 10 p.m., only in the afternoon, while on weekends we will open both in morning hours -from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.- as well as in the afternoon. The price will be 9 euros for adults and 7 for children.
Expo Dino XXL is an exhibition with more than 100 dinosaurs that began its journey in 2010 in Belgium and, since then, has visited several European countries. He is currently on tour in Spain and now arrives in Torre del Mar. Video Link

Almuñecar International Jazz on the Coast Festival: July 19 – 24
American jazz musician Kenny Garrett will headline the event.
Tickets for the 35th Jazz on the Coast Festival, organised by the Granada Provincial Council and the Almuñecar Town Hall, will be available for purchase from June 1 June. The event will take place from July 19 to 24 in Almuñecar’s El Majuelo Park. Source: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/05/27/kenny-garrett-to-headline-almunecar-international-jazz-on-the-coast-festival/

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Services Wanted/Offered

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Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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Malagalingo Spanish School: Do you have any teenagers who want to improve their Spanish & make some new friends?
SPANISH Summer Course for TEENS
Playful approach. Nice native teachers. Small groups. On outdoor terrace.
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BJJ Costa del Sol / Torrox Costa: Little Ninjas Summer Camp
20-24 July. 5 day fun martial arts camp 12-17h, €75 for 5 days.
Spaces limited so book today. Bargain not to be missed.
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For Sale: Small cast iron log burner with two 1m vitreous steel flue sections 120mm diameter . Log burner 530mm high x 370 mm wide x 280mm deep. Only used for a total of approx 12 weeks. Originally cost over €700, asking €350.
Ted / Barbara/ Alcaucin +447733320065
barbaramoulsonATgmailD0Tcom

For Sale: Off Road bike stand. Constands enduro/off road motorbike stand. Supports up to 160kg. Hardly used. €50 ono. Karl, Cómpeta 628990503.

For Sale: 2 piece sofa set. Comprising of 3 seater +2 seater in red. Good condition for the money. Ideal for first time buyer or rental. 3 seater 195cm; 2 seater 150cm. €100 ONO. Buyer collects. Tina, Penoncillo Torrox Costa
Tjparton@hotmail.co.uk ; Watsap +447792579150

For Sale, 2 items:
-Panasonic Viera 37 inch TV. Model TH-37PV500B. Good working condition. On a swivel base. See pictures for model number and connection points (Has HDMI). 60 euro.
-2 X Orange gas bottles 10 euro each.
Buyer collects. Jenny, Torrox
Email: jmainwood01 at gmail dot com (no spaces)

For Sale: Two headboards in best condition with coloured tile, each 1m. 40€ for both. Edwin in Competa. Email: boegero at gmx.de

For Sale, 2 items:
-Wicker sofa and armchair. Have some sun damage and armchair has worn patch on one of the arms. 30€. Buyer collects.
-Outdoor table and chairs. Table has some wear on one of the top corners. 50€. Buyer collects.
Lorena, Torrox Costa. Whatsapp +34 697909990
lorenamob AT hotmail DOT com

For Sale: Refrigerator, generic, no brand, color Black.
H 160 cm D 54 cm W 54 cm. €30
Don’t know which brand or how old but works well !
Buyer collects. Anja, Algarrobo, in the campo.
Email: areinders10@gmail.com
Or app +31651012685

Recommendations & Requests

Double-glazed Doors with blinds: Could Digamextra readers please recommend any local manufacturers and installers of double-glazed doors with built-in/internal venetian blinds? Almost everyone in the UK can make/supply these, but seemingly not in southern Spain!
Thanks in advance for any assistance. Katrina, Arenas
Email: the dot dixons at outlook dot com

News & Articles

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COVID

Covid Andalucia- Decrease of 101 hospital admissions since Tuesday to 578 and ICUs down by four: {Translation, 03/06/2022 · 12:51}
-On Friday, 3 June, Andalusia recorded a drop of 101 hospitalisations due to coronavirus compared to Tuesday 31 May to 578, the lowest figure since 12 April (484), while admissions to intensive care units (ICU) fell by four to 27.
-Director of Health and Families of the Board of Andalusia, Jesús Aguirre, stressed that “we are already on a trend, not a saw-toothed one, but a clearly downward trend”.
-In this context, the evolution of “ICU admissions” also fits in, as “we are at 27 ICU admissions”, and this after “we have reached figures of 700 in other periods. We would have to go to the middle of 2020 to find a figure of 27 hospital admissions at ICU level, in the whole of Andalusia.
-These figures mean, according to the minister, that the pandemic in Andalusia is following “a clear downward trend, and we hope that it does not stop”, but neither can we forget, Aguirre warned, that “the virus is with us and that the virus continues to cause deaths” and infections. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1054339/bajan-101-hospitalizados-desde-el-martes-hasta-578-y-las-uci-descienden-en-cuatro/

MONKEYPOX

Seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in Andalusia:
{Translation, summary, 03/06/2022 11:35}
The Ministry of Health and Families, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Management, reports that, so far, there are seven confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in Andalusia, after activating the protocols. Specifically, three in the province of Malaga, three in the province of Seville and one in Cadiz. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/siete-casos-confirmados-viruela-mono-andalucia-ninguno-granada/

SPAIN

These are the cheapest hours of electricity this Saturday, June 4: {Translation}
-The cheapest: from 4 pm to 5 pm at 0.19846 €/kWh.
-The most expensive: from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 0.30388 €/kWh.
Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-estas-horas-mas-baratas-este-sabado-4-junio-202206032058_noticia.html

Why you should be raising your rates if you’re self-employed in Spain: With inflation in Spain at its highest rate in four decades, many of the 3.1 million self-employed people working in Spain have increased their rates in order to try and make up the difference and stay afloat financially. According to data from the official ATA barometer for May 2022, well over half (57.3 percent) have already upped the prices of their products and services. In fact, the ATA barometer reveals that almost half of those interviewed would rather not be self-employed again. In fact, one in five who have deregistered said they would “never” be autónomos again.
-The price rise that’s impacted businesses in Spain most is that of electricity (70 percent affected), followed by raw material and petrol price increases, affecting around 42 percent of those surveyed. And the trend looks set to continue, as 80 percent of autónomos surveyed said their businesses have been “fairly” or “very” affected by rising inflation.
-This comes as many self-employed workers are still trying to recover from the loss of earnings brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, with 66 percent of respondents stating they have yet to recover those losses. Half of those fear they won’t recoup the difference from losses during the pandemic until 2023.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220603/why-you-should-be-raising-your-rates-if-youre-self-employed-in-spain/

Spain has only administered 2% of the anticovid pills for which it paid €238 million: After the vaccines, Paxlovid was the great hope to end covid-19: an oral treatment produced by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer that reaches up to 89% efficacy in reducing hospitalizations and deaths and that works against all variants, including omicron. On January 27, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) gave the green light to these anticovid pills and Spain soon showed great interest in acquiring them. So much so that the Ministry of Health reached an agreement with Pfizer to receive 344,000 complete treatments for 238 million euros (at 691 euros each). “This drug represents a very important advance to continue saving lives,” said the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, on March 24, when she signed the contract with the company. But the use of Paxlovid is being almost nil. Health has already received 51,649 treatments, of which 50,000 have been distributed to the communities, but so far only 1,218 have been dispensed, just 2.35% of them, Darias revealed in the Congressional Health Commission. Photo:Getty. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/spain-has-only-administered-2-of-the-anticovid-pills-for-which-it-paid-238-million/

Food alerts for Lidl and Mercadona products in Spain:
-In the first case, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) reported the presence of salmonella in the 500g packaging of minced poultry meat (Chicken-Turkey Burger Meat) sold by the German supermarket chain Lidl. The affected lot is number 3369, with an expiration date of June 3, 2022. Its packaging is a plastic tray and it is sold refrigerated.
-The second of the alerts declared has to do with chia seeds in Mercadona’s Hacendado brand, due to the presence of the soy allergen not being included in the product labelling. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/03/food-alerts-for-lidl-and-mercadona-products-in-spain/

TORRE DEL MAR

The Canine Beach of Torre del Mar begins its season: {Translation, summary} The dog beach in Torre del Mar starts from Friday 3June its new season with the introduction of new equipment and the expansion of its surface area. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/torre-del-mar/playa-canina-torre-mar-inicia-temporada/20220603131319048936.html

UK

‘A deal in weeks, not months’-UK embassy tells licence holders who can’t drive in Spain: The UK Ambassador to Spain has confirmed that there is still no deal in early June which will allow the thousands of barred UK licence holders in Spain to drive again, but he has offered some extra details on negotiations. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220603/a-deal-in-weeks-not-months-uk-embassy-tells-licence-holders-who-cant-drive-in-spain/

British Nationals Can Still Use Their Unexpired EHIC Cards When Travelling to EU, Despite Brexit: A large number of British nationals can still use their European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) when travelling to the majority of European Union and Schengen Area countries, in spite of the United Kingdom’s complete departure from the EU in December 31, 2020.
-However, due to UK’s departure from the bloc, new EHIC cards are now issued only to UK nationals that are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement. While it is estimated that around 5.6 million EHIC cards will have expired by the end of this year, a lot of them will remain valid in 2023, in particular those that were issued throughout 2020, just before Brexit, since an EHIC card can be issued for up to five years. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/british-nationals-can-still-use-their-unexpired-ehic-cards-when-travelling-to-eu-despite-brexit/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Rafael Nadal reaches French Open final to face Casper Ruud after Alexander Zverev retires with ankle injury:
Rafael Nadal was locked in a tight, compelling and lengthy French Open semifinal Friday when his opponent, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, ran to to chase a shot and twisted his right ankle. Zverev crumpled to the ground, wailing in agony and clutching at his lower leg.
The sudden end to a contest that was 3 hours old but not even through two full sets allowed Nadal to become, on his 36th birthday, the second-oldest men’s finalist in French Open history. Now he will try to become the oldest champion at a tournament he’s already won a record 13 times, facing first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud on Sunday. Photo:Reuters. Full article: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34031734/rafael-nadal-reaches-french-open-final-face-casper-ruud-alexander-zverev-retires-ankle-injury

FINANCIAL

ECB considers it “disproportionate” to lower the cash payment limit to 1,000 euros in Spain: {Translation, summary}
-A “disproportionate” limit, an “excessive” penalty regime and less freedom for citizens to choose their means of payment. In these terms, the European Central Bank (ECB) has criticised the limit of 1,000 euros for cash payments established by Spain. On 11 July, the anti-fraud law came into force, which entailed a reduction from the previous limit of 2,500 euros for transactions between professionals and individuals, well below the common limit of 10,000 euros proposed by the European Commission for member states. The European Central Bank does not perceive the Spanish initiative as an example to follow, but rather as an excess of control by the Spanish government.
-The European banking authority has produced a report, the conclusions of which are clear. The European Central Bank (ECB) considers the €1,000 limit to be “disproportionate”. “Such a reduction will have undesirable adverse effects on the legal tender status of euro banknotes. Moreover, this cash limit significantly reduces the ability of payers to use euro banknotes and the freedom of citizens to choose the means of payment”, the document states.
-This analysis also detects discrimination between payments made by residents, to whom the €1,000 cap applies, and those made by foreigners, who can pay up to €10,000 in cash. “As the ECB has already warned with regard to the €10,000 limitation on cash payments by natural persons not acting in their capacity as entrepreneurs or professionals and not domiciled for tax purposes in Spain to persons acting in their capacity as entrepreneurs or professionals, the application of a different rule to payments made by non-residents does not seem justified, and discriminates against payments made by residents,” the document stresses.
-In terms of the offences and penalties, the ECB considers that the sanctions regime established in the law is excessive and, in particular, “the 25% penalty of the amount paid seems disproportionately high”. The ECB reiterates that the limitations on cash payments should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve its objectives, and that any negative effects of the proposed limitations must be carefully weighed with the public benefits that are expected of them. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/20220426/sx23utsfabax7gx5zojuazkpgi.html

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Churches & Worship

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

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

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

Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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DigameXtra No. 2278 Friday, June 3rd, 2022

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What’s On

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organization that helps local charities along with the Personnel Recovery Centre and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to our events, and military service or association is not required.
Chairman Eddie Bowe + 34 711 052 499
Upcoming Events:
JUNE
-3rd, Lunch at Nueva Arenas in La Herradura
-14th, Quiz night at Lew’s fish & chips restaurant in Torrox Costa
-23rd, Lunch at Al Andalus in Maro (Armed Forces Day Lunch)
Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
Visit us on Facebook at Facebook Link
or visit our website at: https://rblnerja.com/

Bar Atila: Saturday 4th June 9pm
The funniest act on the Costa- Dragtastic
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table & preorder meals
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Puente don Manuel

San Antonio Pilgrimage Program 2022 Torrox:
Friday June 10th thru Sunday June 12th (To see full details of daily activities in English, in DigameXtra from last Friday, click here.)

The Cazbah Live Lounge June Line-up:
Special event, Mama Paula Blues Band, Friday June 17, 9pm
Book tables in advance.
Av de Jerez, Torrenueva, La Cala de Mijas. Tel. 602 535 710 FB

From The Wall- Pink Floyd tribute: Sat July 2nd, 9pm
Finca el Porton, Alhaurin de la Torre
With special stage lighting & joint projection of videos to accompany the music, peculiar and very representative aspects of this tribute to Pink Floyd. Info 687 927 567. Info & Tix at https://entradas.mientrada.net/janto/?Nivel=Evento&idEvento=ALHFROMTHEWALL

Clarence Jazz Club June Line-up:
Calle Danza Invisible 8, CP 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga)
+34 951 91 80 87 ; https://www.clarencejazzclub.com/wp/

Car Boot/Market: Sunday 5th June.
El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela
Overlooking Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
-Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools.
-Household and garden items for sale on many of the stalls
-Homemade Marmalades and Chutneys
-Plants, shrubs, flowers and herbs.
-Greetings cards.
-Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. The restaurant has shaded terraces overlooking the lake and many customers sit and enjoy a coffee or a tapa and a drink and catch up with friends and acquaintances for a chat. Many even stay and choose lunch from the varied menu available.
Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee/drinks/food.
Please note: Always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
The current forecast for this coming Sunday, looks fine & sunny.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Great comfy sofa Measurements 200 x 90cms Price 100€
-Bamboo wicker chest of drawers. Measurements 81 x 35 x 75cms Price 20€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Pair of matching single metal headboards. 35 euro the pair. Brand new unused. Buyer collects. Whatsapp 00447950087097
kenrides AT hotmail D0T co.uk
Ken, Venta Baja / Puente de Salia area.

Free: Dirt bike / motorbike magazines. 21 English magazines dated 2019 to present day. Paul/ Victoria, Torrox Campo. 699600847
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Wanted: Is anyone selling a foldaway bed in nerja or torrox area? Please contact sue, nerja, on 952521289

Wanted: Child’s car seat suitable for a 3 year old.
Phone Sue / Arenas 650 905 612.

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for Warren Phillips, Car Clean Malaga:
We would like to say a BIG thank you to Warren (and Mrs Warren) Phillips. They have done an A1 fantastic job removing dents and scratches from our Peugeot 407 SW. They have cleaned the engine, car interior and exterior. It looks fantastic, and was very reasonably priced.
Warren will collect your car and loan you his. Contact Warren at
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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Spain eliminates the Covid passport for travelers from European countries and the Schengen: {Translation}
-Spain will no longer subject travelers from the European Union or countries associated with the Schengen Treaty to health checks, according to the Official State Gazette (BOE) published on Thursday.
-Checks will continue to be carried out for travelers from non-EU or Schengen-associated countries, including at least a temperature check and a documentary check.
-Health justifies this change by the improvement in the epidemiological situation of the pandemic “which is causing many Member States to no longer require travelers from within the European Union to present covid certificates or impose other restrictions”.
-In Spain, due to the high vaccination coverage rates, above the EU average, and the favourable situation of the health system, “it is also considered appropriate to eliminate travel restrictions for people from countries belonging to the European Union or with a high level of vaccination coverage”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/turismo/nacional/noticia-espana-elimina-pasaporte-covid-viajeros-paises-europeos-schengen-20220602104239.html

Spain Gov’t Covid Response Plans Were All Illegal: {Translation}
(As is typical with the current Socialists running the Spanish national gov’t, they force their dubious plans on the public regardless of if these are legal, then after implementation, they leave it to the courts to clean up their mess. -Ed.)
-The Constitutional Court has annulled and declared unconstitutional the reform of the Executive of Pedro Sánchez that left in the hands of the High Courts of Justice (TSJ) the judicial endorsement of the health restrictions, approved by the regional governments, when the states of alarm expired.
-This is another new blow to the Government’s management of the pandemic, as the TC court previously declared the two states of alarm unconstitutional, as well as the suspension of parliamentary activity during the first weeks of the first one.
-The Plenary of the Court of Guarantees has thus upheld the question of unconstitutionality raised by the High Court of Justice of Aragon in relation to art. 10.8 of the Law on contentious-administrative jurisdiction, modified by the second final provision of the Law on procedural and organisational measures to deal with the covid-19 in the field of the Administration of Justice. The ruling was approved by a majority of seven to four, with the dissenting votes of judges María Luisa Balaguer and Inmaculada Montalbán and judges Cándido Conde-Pumpido and Ramón Sáez.
-The precept attributed to the High Courts of Justice of the autonomous communities the competence for judicial authorisation or ratification of the measures adopted by regional governments and local entities, which imply the limitation or restriction of fundamental rights. However, the Constitutional Court’s judgement, with magistrate Enrique Arnaldo presiding, points out that this modification violates the constitutional principle of separation of powers, by attributing to the judicial bodies of the contentious-administrative order functions that are alien to their constitutional mission. And, furthermore, to the detriment of the regulatory power that the Constitution attributes to the executive power, without conditioning it to the complement or authorisation of the judges or courts in order to enter into force and become effective, with publication in the corresponding official gazette being sufficient for this purpose.
-The TC states that the regulatory power is attributed by the Constitution to the executive power in an exclusive and excluding manner, so it is not possible for the legislator to convert it into a power shared with the judiciary, which is not co-governing.
-Thus, the resolution points out that this unconstitutional formula of powers also violates the principle of effectiveness of administrative action and makes it difficult to demand political and legal accountability from the executive in relation to its general health provisions.
-It also violates the constitutional principles of publicity of the rules and legal certainty, given that the judicial decisions authorising these restrictions are not published in the corresponding official gazette, which makes it difficult for citizens to find out about them.
-For their part, the four progressive magistrates incorrectly held that the Government’s reform has express constitutional coverage, does not affect the separation of powers, judicial independence or the effectiveness of regulatory power. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1054217/declaran-inconstitucional-que-los-tsj-tuvieran-que-avalar-las-medidas-covid/

Could this be the end for fake reviews of items bought online?:
The law in Spain has changed, and companies now have to confirm whether the people who leave comments about their goods or services are genuine customers that bought the product, and this must be indicated in the review. Attempts to mislead could lead to huge fines. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/could-this-mean-20220530115303-nt.html

COSTA DEL SOL

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake is felt in costal towns such as Vélez-Málaga, Torrox or Rincón de la Victoria: {Translation}
-A 4.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Annual (Morocco) has been felt in Melilla and several municipalities in the provinces of Malaga and Cadiz. The earthquake was registered at 14:55 hours and initially indicated that the magnitude had been four degrees, although in a later calculation it was raised to 4.4. The epicentre, located in Annual, was 19 kilometres deep.
-The tremor was felt with an intensity of III in Melilla and several towns in the province of Málaga, such as Vélez-Málaga, Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria, Torre del Mar, Torrox and Guadalmar.
-The earthquake was also felt in Málaga city and Algarrobo, as well as in the municipality of Barbate, in the province of Cádiz, with an intensity of II.
-This new earthquake is in addition to others that, in previous days, have also been clearly felt in Melilla and, some of them, also on the Andalusian coast. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-terremoto-de-4-4-grados-con-epicentro-en-marruecos-se-deja-sentir-en-localidades-axarquicas-como-velez-malaga-torrox-o-rincon-de-la-victoria/

TORRE DEL MAR

Weekend Beach Festival Presents its Programming- A Giant Festival, But No Major International Bands: From six in the afternoon and until the wee hours of the morning, a marathon of music from the 6th until the 9th of July at the beach of Torre del Mar. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/torre-del-mar/

MALAGA

Andalucía Big Festival- One Day Tickets On Sale: {Translation}
-The Andalucía Big Festival, which will take place on the Sacaba beach in Malaga city between 8 and 10 September, has put on sale this Thursday the daily tickets for access to the concerts.
-The price for each of these days is 75 euros (69 euros plus 6 euros administration costs) for the normal ticket. If you want a VIP daily ticket, which includes a series of extra benefits such as a relaxation area or a view of the stage from a terrace, the price is 137 euros (125 euros plus 12 euros administration fee).
-A few weeks ago, the festival organisers put the tickets for the three days on sale at a total price of 137 euros with a normal ticket and 262 euros in the VIP area
-There was expectation to know when the daily tickets would be available and, above all, to see the order of the line-up, since, although it is in September and there will be many people on holiday, the concerts are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
-On Thursday 8 September, Rage Against the Machine will headline, along with Biffy Clyro, Stereophonics and Run the Jewels, among others. On Friday 9th it will be the turn of Jamiroquai, who will give his only concert in Malaga in Europe, Vetusta Morla, Glass Animals and Michael Kiwanuka. Finally, on Saturday 10th Muse, Years & Years and Los Planetas will be performing. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/ocio/andalucia-big-festival-comprar-entradas-dia_0_1689131821.html

From the airport of Malaga, this summer you can travel with direct flights to ten destinations in Germany: {Translation, summary}
-Nuremberg, Cologne, Baden-Baden, Hamburg, Frankfurt,
Dortmund, Menningen, Berlin, Stuttgart and Munich. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/destinos-originales-Alemania-vuelos-directos-desde-Malaga_0_1689133131.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria opens the registration period of the summer camp: {Translation}
-Families can submit the applications from 1 to 17 of June, in the General Registry of the city council.
-The Department of Social Welfare has announced the opening of the registration period for the summer camp for children in vulnerable situations to be held from 1 July to 31 August at the CEIP Profesor Tierno Galván in the town.
-Beneficiary families can submit their applications from 1 to 17 June at the Town Hall’s General Register. The rules and forms can be consulted and picked up at the Town Hall and the municipal website (Spanish): https://www.rincondelavictoria.es/convocatorias1
-75 places have been offered for children aged between 3 and 12 years old. The camp will run from 09:00 hours to 15:00 hours, covering meals and offering a programme of sports and leisure activities with cooperative games, craft workshops, and excursions planned by the team of monitors to different points of interest in the municipality.
-The plan also includes a free transport service to the school and a morning class service from 07:00 hours to 09:00 hours; and after school from 15:00 hours to 16:00 hours.
-On 22 June the list of minors with the periods granted will be published on the notice board of the Social Welfare Department, as well as on the municipal website. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/rincon-de-la-victoria/rincon-victoria-abre-plazo-inscripcion-campamento-verano/20220601141941048896.html

FRIGILIANA

The mayor of Frigiliana lashes out at the Mancomunidad and predicts its demise: {Translation}
-The mayor of Frigiliana, Alejandro Herrero, has lashed out against the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Axarquía, on the programme “Más Axarquía” on Radio Moscatel. In the interview conducted by Francisco Millán, the socialist councillor expressed his dissatisfaction with the policy of the supra-municipal body, and once again insisted that he wants to leave it. Something which is not new, as “I want to get out of it from two years ago”, commented Herrero.
-Throughout the interview he has leveled accusations against the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Axarquia, as Herrero stressed: “They have not answered us as to what procedure we have to carry out, we hope to have clear plans what the exit is, and how much is owed”. He went on to insist, “the Mancomunidad is going to disappear, it is in technical bankruptcy, they should join forces, infrastructures, and in the face of any problem help. And I give as an example, the pandemic. There was an opportunity to help, but the help has been zero”.
-His statements have been categorical, always very unhappy with the Mancomunidad. “I have had to find my own way to give masks to the elderly, when there were none and they were expensive”. For the mayor of Frigiliana: “The Mancomunidad is not worth it, it costs us 20,000 euros a year, we have already been very supportive, it is of no use to me. For others it can be useful to have political posts. To me it is a pointless”.
-Herrero lamented: “There is a problem in the Mancomunidad, it is useless. Frigiliana does not need them to be promoted in tourism. They hand out salaries to all the political parties, which they surely wouldn’t earn in their respective villages”.
-The Frigiliana councillor also lashed out at Axaragua: “The political management is 220,000 euros a year, they meet a few times a year, that is 4 times a year. With that money we could finance a project”. Photo:axarquiaplus. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-alcalde-de-frigiliana-arremete-contra-la-mancomunidad-y-vaticina-su-desaparicion/

EUROPE

Roughly 20 percent of Ukraine under Russian occupation, Zelensky says: As of today, about 20% of our territory is under the control of the occupiers,” Zelensky said Thursday in an address to lawmakers in Luxembourg. Zelensky added that Russian forces occupy some 48,000 square miles of Ukrainian territory – an area larger than the total land mass of New York State. “The Russian army has already destroyed almost the entire Donbas,” he said of the industrial heartland of eastern Ukraine. Full article: https://nypost.com/2022/06/02/roughly-20-percent-of-ukraine-under-russian-occupation-zelensky/

SPORTS

Tennis News-French Open:
-Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff storm into French Open women’s final. Swiatek, with her 34th consecutive match win, faces Gauff, the 18-year-old American in her first Grand Slam final. Swiatek, who won the 2020 French Open, is on a 34-match winning streak after eliminating No. 20 Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday. After wrapping up a 6-3, 6-1 victory over the 59th-ranked Trevisan, Gauff will be back in that stadium on Saturday to face No.1 Iga Swiatek (pic) for the championship.
-The men’s semifinals are Friday, with 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal playing No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev, and 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic facing No. 8 Casper Ruud. Photo:AP. Full article: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/02/iga-swiatek-and-coco-gauff-storm-into-french-open-womens-final/

SPACE

You can see all 5 naked-eye planets align in the night sky this month, a rare treat:
-Skywatchers will be treated to a rare “planet parade” this month. All five naked-eye worlds will line up in their proper orbital order from the sun in our sky.
-From left to right in the southeastern predawn sky, you’ll be able to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all in a row. (Mercury will be quite close to the horizon when the show starts June 3 but becomes easier to spot as the month matures. The best opportunity to see the spectacle might come on June 24.)
-The five-planet fiesta will span 91 degrees of our sky on June 3, according to Sky&Telescope. “Find a place with a clear view low toward the east to maximize your chances of catching Mercury,” the magazine said in a press release (opens in new tab).
-You’ll also need to move quickly. “You’ll have less than half an hour between when Mercury first appears above the horizon, and when it essentially gets lost in the glare of the rising sun,” Sky&Telescope wrote. Full article: https://www.space.com/five-planets-align-skywatching-june-2022

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El Valle Asociacion: Announcing some exciting events coming up!
-The Platinum Jubilee Street Party at Ziggy’s in Puente Don Manuel on Sunday, June 5
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-The monthly el Valle Asociacion Walk through the beautiful regions we inhabit on Thursday, June 9
-The Hog Roast at Atilla’s on Wednesday, June 15
-Independence Day Celebration on July 4th at Asador
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-A 3-day trip to Cartejena in September – something for everyone! Plan on joining us for some or all of these fabulous events – you’ll be very glad you did! Call Carol at 635291532 or come to Meson Sara in Puente Don Manuel between noon and 1PM for more details.

Live Music at Bea’s Postamt- Torrox Costa: Thursday 2Jun, 9pm
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Bar Allioli final event: Sat, June 4th from 1pm. Free.
This will be a great party and a great send off for an amazing man and his family, unfortunately Paul Darwent will be closing the doors of Bar Allioli in Jimera de Libar after 14 years of excellent beer, amazing food and of course live music. Come show your support one more time and enjoy the ‘Final Edition’
13:30 – Thrifty Malone
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Recommendation for SPW Construction: Scott and his team have recently completed a large redecoration and partial refurbishment project in our old olive mill and we are pleased with the results. Scott has a team of general builders and knows when to call in expert specialists, of whom he has a wide network. He is also not afraid to say when when he is not able to do something – though this was rare!
-The project involved damp treatment and repalstering of two walls, installing additional electric sockets, moving a radiator, treating and protecting 60+ beams and repainting the sitting room, dining area and mezzanine study. The sitting room is a large space with very high ceilings that is fairly similar to a British barn. The necessary equipment and insurances were in place to carry put the work well and keep everyone safe. The workmen were all very tidy and cleaned up thoroughly every day. The work was also carried out with generally good humour during the difficult weather conditions during with the ‘mud rain’. Additional work requested after the job had started was also accommodated at reasonable cost. As with all such work, it would be helpful to keep written agreement of the details of what is, and isn’t, included.
-We have already used SPW construction again to cut down a tall palm tree in a small courtyard that was leaning precariously. The tree surgeon used was highly skilled and the work was carefully executed without even a cracked floor tile. We will be considering SPW construction for future work and have already asked Scott to quote for some roof repairs and outside work.
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MONKEYPOX

Health confirms 142 positive cases of monkey pox in Spain: {Translation} -The Ministry of Health has confirmed on Tuesday 142 cases of orthopoxvirus as positive cases of monkeypox; these are 10 more cases than those reported on Tuesday by the laboratory of the National Microbiology Centre of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII). (No explanation for the discrepancy provided. -Ed.)
-To date, the ISCIII has received samples belonging to 302 suspected cases of Monkeypox, or monkeypox, which means 5 new suspicions since Tuesday. Meanwhile, after review of some samples, 160 cases have tested negative for human smallpox and other orthopoxviruses, and are therefore ruled out as cases.
Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-sanidad-confirma-142-casos-positivos-viruela-mono-espana-20220601122844.html

SPAIN

Spain’s anti-crisis plan is to be extended for a further three months: These measures include a 20 céntimo discount on each litre of fuel and a ban on companies who receive direct assistance laying off staff because of increased energy costs, among others. Landlords will still be restricted when it comes to annual rent reviews, there is to be a 15 per cent increase in the mínimum living income and the discounts on electricity bills which benefit 1.9m low-income households will also continue. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spains-anticrisis-plan-20220601145159-nt.html

The Opium Vampires- Touring Spain’s poppy fields in search of a high: –Travelers from all over Europe are coming to the banks of the Tagus River to extract the morphine-rich latex from ‘Papaver somniferum,’ a plant widely cultivated for medicinal purposes.
-Spain is the world’s largest producer of opium and poppy straw from Papaver somniferum, with 113 tons of morphine equivalent per year, well ahead of France and Australia (75 tons each), Turkey (69) and India (27), according to United Nations data. Since 1986, a private company named Alcaliber has been the only one authorized by Spain’s Ministry of Health to control crops in Spain and manufacture these opium-derived drugs, essential in hospitals to treat severe pain.
-The exact location of the 528 legal poppy fields is secret, but in the springtime it is impossible to hide those 11,000 hectares dotted with white poppies that exist in Spain, according to data from the Health Ministry. A caravan of consumers and dealers from all over Europe can be seen traipsing through the country these days in search of “the flower of laziness,” as the poet Pablo Neruda called it. The banks of the Tagus River are one of their favorite destinations. Photo:Luis Sevillano (EL PAÍS) Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2022-06-01/the-opium-vampires-touring-spains-poppy-fields-in-search-of-a-high.html

MALAGA

Noise in Malaga- Guitars and loudspeakers seized and 31 people reported in one week (22 for singing or shouting in public!): {Translation} In the last week, the Malaga Local Police have reported 31 people in the city centre for making noise in the street and, therefore, disturbing the rest of the neighbours. In addition, five musical instruments, mainly loudspeakers and guitars, have been seized.
-Thus, from 23 to 30 May, more than 500 actions were carried out in relation to compliance with the measures set out in the regulations on noise prevention and control, on public establishments located in the historic centre, as well as compliance with the municipal measures that guarantee citizen coexistence and the protection of public space. These actions are in addition to the special weekend measures (Friday and Saturday nights).
-The 31 people were reported for noise-generating activities causing a nuisance (4); producing noise inside the home (2); for unauthorised musical performances (1); for operating radio sets or musical instruments without authorisation and after hours (2); and for singing or shouting on the public highway and in public areas (22). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Ruido-Malaga-Guitarras-incautados-personas-denunciadas_0_1688533463.html

The Police warn of a rebound in Malaga of scams with mass mailings of fraudulent messages supposedly from banking entities: {Translation} The National Police in Malaga has warned this Wednesday of an upturn in a well-known virtual attack that comes through mass emailings of messages to customers of banking institutions. It is known as ‘smishing’, a criminal modality where victims are asked to enter or provide their credentials by criminals pretending to be their bank.
-The key thing: never click on any link you receive without first checking where it comes from. Reversing the initiative is the fundamental key, i.e. never follow the instructions of any message, communication or phone call you receive in which a problem with your bank account is reported.
-“You must immediately contact the staff of your bank to verify the info requests before proceeding”, added the Provincial Police Station of the National Police. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Policia-alerta-Malaga-estafas-mensajes-entidades-bancarias_0_1688832481.html

UK

Frail-looking Sir Elton John, 75, is pushed in a wheelchair ahead of his Jubilee performance: Elton John is due to star alongside HM Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee concert on Saturday in a pre-recorded performance. Photo:Wikimedia. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/01/frail-looking-sir-elton-john-75-is-pushed-in-a-wheelchair-ahead-of-his-jubilee-performance/

Sex Pistols aim to give queen’s jubilee a touch of punk: In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Pistols have been linked since the punk pioneers released the song “God Save the Queen” during the 1977 Silver Jubilee that marked the monarch’s 25 years on the throne.
The anti-authoritarian anthem – not to be confused with the actual British national anthem of the same name – has been re-released for Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, or 70 years as queen. It’s one of a raft of cultural tie-ins – critics might say cash-ins spurred by the royal milestone. Photo:AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/queen-platinum-jubilee-sex-pistols-ede0797caacfc567f2af7cd8bf6cb4d7

EUROPE

Croatia will adopt the euro from January 1, 2023: Croatia enters the euro club. The European Commission has concluded that Croatia is ready to adopt the euro on January 1, 2023, bringing the number of member states in the euro zone to twenty. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/croatia-will-adopt-the-euro-from-january-1-2023/

Denmark votes to join EU common defense after 30 years of opting out: Danish voters on Wednesday chose to abandon their country’s 30-year policy of opting out of the European Union’s common defense policy and instead forge closer security ties with the bloc, another example of European countries seeking closer links with allies in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220601-denmark-to-hold-referendum-on-scrapping-eu-defence-opt-out

SPORTS

Football News- Bale says goodbye to Real Madrid: Bale, who was the world’s most expensive player when he joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2013, is out of contract at the end of this month.
Gareth Bale confirmed his expected departure from Real Madrid in a letter to team-mates, staff and fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Full article: https://www.beinsports.com/au/laliga/video/bale-says-goodbye-to-real-madrid/1892640

It has been an honour. Thank you! #HALAMADRID @RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/T7FL2LNRrD
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) June 1, 2022

Football News- Scotland’s World Cup hopes end in play-off defeat to Ukraine: Ukraine were 3-1 winners in the semi-final at Hampden Park. Goals from Andriy Yarmalenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk put the war-torn nation into Sunday’s play-off final against Wales and just 90 minutes away from reaching Qatar 2022. Wednesday’s play-off match had originally been scheduled to take place in March but was postponed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Full article: https://news.stv.tv/sport/scotlands-world-cup-hopes-end-in-play-off-defeat-to-ukraine

HEALTH

New storage technique could vastly expand the number of livers available for transplant: A patient who received a donated liver that had been stored for three days in a new type of machine that mimics the human body is healthy one year on from surgery, according to a study in Nature Biotechnology. The technology could significantly increase the number of livers suitable for transplant, the authors claim, both by enabling donor livers to be preserved for longer than the current standard and by making it possible to repair organs that are available but too damaged to transplant as is.
-Once removed from their donor, livers are usually stored on ice for a maximum of 12 hours to prevent the cells from being damaged by the cold, which would decrease the chances of a successful transplant. This narrow window makes it difficult to match organs to people needing a donor liver, meaning many patients die before one can be found.
-Although further research is required, the team believes the new technique could allow donor livers to be stored safely for up to 12 days before transplantation.
Full article: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/05/31/1052956/storage-expand-liver-transplant-waitlist-lesion/

OTHER

Cancel Culture Fail- ‘The jury gave me my life back.’ Johnny Depp celebrates in the UK as he wins defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard and walks away with $8.35M in damages: Johnny Depp won all three counts of his bombshell defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard on Wednesday after a Virginia jury substantiated the claim that his ex-wife sullied his reputation and damaged his career when she wrote about becoming a “public figure representing domestic abuse” following the couple’s split.
-The panel of seven in Fairfax awarded the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star a total of $10.35 million, including $10 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages, after deliberating for about 13 hours.
-The judge reduced the punitive damages to the Virginia maximum of $350,000 so Johnny will now only receive $8.35million in total after paying Heard $2million.
-Depp was not present as he was in the UK on tour with guitar legend Jeff Beck – a source claimed it was due to ‘previously scheduled work commitments’
-The actress did win her second of three counts in her counterclaim against her ex-husband, with the jury finding that his attorney Adam Waldman did defame her when he told the Daily Mail she set up Depp in a hoax when the police came to their apartment in May 2016. The jury found she should be awarded $2 million in compensatory damages and zero in punitive damages. Photo1 Johnny & fan celebrate in UK: FB ; Photo2 Amber Heard in court: NYPost; Photo3 Johnny & Jeff Beck & Sam Fender: FB.
References: https://nypost.com/2022/06/01/johnny-depp-wins-defamation-trial-against-amber-heard/ AND
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10862287/Johnny-wins-Jury-rules-Depps-favor-blockbuster-defamation-trial-against-Amber-Heard.html

Depp was seen Wednesday with UK singer Sam Fender (pictured in yellow) and seated next to fellow musician Jeff Beck at a pub on Wednesday.

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DigameXtra No. 2276 Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

On June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 By Naythan

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Manilva Pride 2022: After a long 2 year break due to the pandemic, it gives us great pleasure to be able to announce the dates for our main event – Manilva Pride which will take place on the 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th June 2022. Location: Puerto de La Duquesa marina Manilva (Malaga, Spain). FB & VIDEO LINK

Nerja Danza: From June 2 to 5, Nerja will celebrate the fourteenth edition of “Nerja Danza”. There will be several companies that will carry out the dance presentations, supported by choreographers, all with the aim of providing a top quality cultural event.
The Balcón de Europa will host the open-air shows, in double sessions in the morning and afternoon, while the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center will be the stage for the indoor shows, where in addition You can see the photographic exhibition “Nerja Dance in memory”. Source, Spanish.

Handball Competition- Copa de Espana:
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This Week at Legends Showbar: La Cala de Mijas
-Wednesday June 1st = The famous DRAGTASTIC, funniest show on the coast; 3 fabulous shows that will have you laughing non stop & we also have the fabulous Simone with her mega party disco set =10e
-Thursday 2nd= Neil Diamond Show & Our Cher Tribute & Elvis show & Michelle Daniels with her upbeat party set & duo does 70s/80s show =10e
-Friday 3rd= Jersey Boys Show & Tom Jones Tribute = Sold Out
-Saturday = Ed Sheeran Show & Robbie Williams Tribute & Take That Show (Duo) & Tony Whitehouse with his party disco set =10e
-Sunday = Lionel Richie Tribute & Mama & her Soul Sisters (trio) 2 top class soul & motown shows & Franki B with his party disco style set =10e
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-2 bamboo easy chairs frames prefect cushions could do with recovering hence Price 20€ ( the pair)
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For Sale: Ikea Bookcase. White. 160x30x237. Excellent condition
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For Sale: About 30 meters of homemade fabric buntings. €10
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Wanted: Accommodation for family of 2 ladies & 2 children. One Lady speaks English, the other Spanish. Can afford a monthly rent of 500€. Please contact Lana on +380 (67) 568 65 28 (WhatsApp) or Sarah 648665123 or Debbie, Sayalonga, debbie.probert@iosl.co.uk

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Wanted: Licenced behavioural therapist for dogs. Looking for recommendations for a dog behavioural therapist. Hoping they can come to my home in el morche but can travel. Must be a Licenced Behavioural Therapist for dogs, not just dog trainer. Thanks in advance. Mags, El Morche.
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Wanted: Pool Service. Our pool in Torrox Costa has the Sahara mud quite badly. We are looking for help to have it cleaned.
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Andalucía lowers its Covid incidence rate, reduces hospital pressure and adds 43 deaths:
-Andalucía has this Tuesday, 31 May, registered a total of 3,369 new coronavirus infections since Friday, of which 1,551 were in people over 60.
-A drop of two patients hospitalised for coronavirus compared to Friday to 679, while admissions to intensive care units (ICUs) have dropped by nine to 31.
-By province, Seville is the one with the most hospitalised patients with a total of 172, of which 19 are in the ICU; followed by Malaga with 111, five in the ICU; Cadiz with 104, two in the ICU; Granada with 75 admitted, five in the ICU; Cordoba with 61, four in the ICU; Jaén with 60, six in the ICU; Huelva with 60, two in ICU; and Almeraa with 36, two in the intensive care unit.
-Likewise, the number of deaths has dropped by nine compared to four days ago, going from the 52 registered on Friday to the 43 that are counted this Tuesday.
-Regarding the current average incidence rate of infections in Andalucía in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, it is standing at 389.73 cases per 100,000 inhabitants – the lowest figure for more than a month – and it is down 77.8 compared to four days ago. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-lowers-covid-20220531174333-nt.html

MONKEYPOX

The Board confirms the second case of monkey pox in Malaga: {Translation} May 31, 2022 13:39
-The Andalusian Regional Government has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in the province of Malaga. The case is a tourist from Madrid. According to the health administration, following the results of the National Microbiology Centre, Andalusia has five confirmed cases of monkeypox as of 31 May: two in Malaga, a couple in Seville and one in Cadiz.
-In addition, there are a further 17 cases under investigation: six probable and eleven suspected. Of these, nine are in Malaga, two in Cadiz, three in Seville and the same number in Almeria. The Regional Ministry of Health and Families also reports that another 17 cases have been ruled out as this disease has recently appeared in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Junta-segundo-caso-viruela-mono-Malaga_0_1688531490.html

SPAIN

The Rolling Stones return to Spain: The Sixty Tour, which begins this Wednesday, June 1, in the capital, in the Wanda Metropolitano of the Atléticos. Those who will take the stage at the Wanda therefore are Mick Jagger (78 years old), Keith Richards (78 years old) and Ronnie Wood (74 years old). It’s the first time they’ve toured without their fourth member and they promised it would be the last: “We’re going to give all our energy, after all it’s the last tour,” Jagger said in an interview with Esquire.
Their Satanic Majesties landed this Monday in Madrid and were far from secluded in their hotel. Some privileged walkers of the Retreat ran into its three members in front of the fallen angel statue, one of the few pieces that represent Lucifer in the world. Later, they enjoyed a flamenco evening and dined at a restaurant on Calle Almagro – where Jagger spent 60 euros and left a tip of 200, according to the maitre. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-rolling-stones-return-to-spain/

The increase in the price of flats triples that of wages:
-In the last five years, homes for sale have become more expensive by 15.6%, while the remuneration of workers has increased by only 5.9%.
-Wages and prices no longer go hand in hand, but rather are moving further and further apart, which is causing a strong loss of purchasing power for workers this year, who are suffering from 8.7% inflation. This imbalance is also transferred to housing, which causes a significant blow to domestic economies, which have to make a greater effort to face the purchase of a house. -Thus, flats for sale are also starring in this escalation rally and in the last five years they have become more expensive by 15.6%, while the remuneration of Spaniards has only increased by 5.9%. In other words, housing has risen practically three times higher than prices in the last five years, according to the study ‘Relationship of salaries and the purchase of housing in 2021’ published this Tuesday with data from Fotocasa and Infojobs.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-increase-in-the-price-of-flats-triples-that-of-wages/

MALAGA

Date and inscriptions for the Malaga Marathon 2022: {Translation, summary}
Event will be 11th of December 2022. Registration for the test has been open since last December and continues at a good pace. The current price is set at 55 euros for the marathon and 30 euros for the half marathon. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/deportes/Fecha-inscripciones-Maraton-Malaga_0_1688532705.html

EUROPE

Italy to Lift COVID Entry Rules on June 1: According to the statement of the Minister, starting from June 1, all travellers, regardless of their country of origin, will no longer be required to hold a valid vaccination, recovery, or test certificate when reaching Italy. This means that as soon as the new measure enters into force, everyone will be permitted restriction-free entry.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/italy-to-lift-covid-entry-rules-on-june-1/

Russia widens Europe gas cuts and halts Dutch, Danish and German contracts: Gazprom said on Tuesday it had fully cut off gas supplies to Dutch gas trader GasTerra. It later said it would also stop as of June 1 gas flows to Denmark’s Orsted and to Shell Energy for its contract on gas supplies to Germany, after both failed to make payments in roubles. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-widens-europe-gas-cuts-gazprom-halts-dutch-traders-supply-2022-05-31/

Greece Extends 80km Wall at Turkish Border to Prevent Migrants From Crossing Into Europe: Due to fears of a surge of migrants reaching the country from the border with Turkey and amid high tensions between Athens and Ankara, the Greek Government wants to add another 80 km to its 35 km concrete wall on this border. On Sunday, May 29, Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis said the extended wall would prevent movement in the regions that could otherwise be crossed on foot.
-Both Greece and Turkey are NATO members and have for a long time had strained relations due to the issue of migrants.
-Due to such relations, only recently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis no longer exists for him and thus ruled out any dialogue between the two governments in this regard. Full article:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/greece-extends-80km-wall-at-turkish-border-to-prevent-migrants-from-crossing-into-europe/

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DigameXtra No. 2275 Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

On May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 By Naythan

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For Sale: Krafwin Supreme Style Kids Adjustable roller blades/skates. Sizes 34 – 37 10€. Carol, Nerja
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For Sale: Planters for Balcony Railing or freestanding Capri White
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For Sale, 2 items:
-Optisan telescope for Land and sky observation, has 48inch tripod, carry case and various lenses. The Plastic end piece is cracked. 30€
-Reduced: Crazy fit vibration plate with remote control, 3 levels of difficulty with an exercise card 50€ ono.
Alison, Nerja. marcali1979@gmail.com tel 606571139.

For Sale: Mobile phone. Xiaomi Poco M3 M2010J19CG 64gb black. Hardly used. 6.53″ IPS LCD 1080×2340, Android 11 (MUI 12.5.6)
64gb 4gb ram, Camera 48 MP, Battery Li-Po 6000 mAh
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Proximity, compass, gps. Price: €100. Edith, Torrox
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For Rent: Long term rental. Apartment in the countryside for one or two adults. Pool. Two bedrooms, living room/kitchen, bathroom, garden. Floor heating. Situated half way between Vélez Málaga and Arenas, excellent access, seaview. 550€/month, electricity included in the rent.
Contact Madeleine in Arenas tel +34 699757798 or mvaderlind@gmail.com

Wanted: Washing Machine. Anyone selling a front loader washing machine. Please contact me. Geoff, Torrox, 666322732 On Watsap
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MONKEYPOX

The number of people in Spain infected by monkeypox now rises to 120, or 22 more than last Friday: Of the total of 245 cases analyzed, 125 cases have tested negative for smallpox and other orthopoxviruses, the Ministry of Health has reported. The community with the most infected is Madrid, with 72 positive cases, including the only woman infected in Spain. Full article:
https://spainsnews.com/the-number-of-positives-for-monkeypox-reaches-120/

Andalusia adds four confirmed cases of monkeypox: {Translation, summary} 30/05/2022 11:56
-The Regional Minister for Health has indicated that there are already four confirmed cases of monkeypox in Andalusia, two in Seville, one in Cadiz and one in Malaga, and there are 19 cases under investigation, “five are probable, because the epidemiological chain confirms that there has been contact with positives, and 14 are suspected”. In addition, 13 cases have been ruled out.
-Of the 19 cases currently under investigation, the Health Minister said that 13 are in Malaga, two in Cadiz, one in Seville and three in Almeria.
-Aguirre also specified that the four positive cases are male and all of them “have been imported from other Autonomous Communities where they have had risky relationships which have been the cause of contagion”. He also pointed out that “they are all recovering, there has been no need for hospitalisation and they are in home isolation”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1053248/andalucia-suma-cuatro-casos-confirmados-de-viruela-del-mono/

SPAIN

New reform for the autónomo, with increases of up to 49% of the Social Security fee as proposed by Minister José Luis Escrivá, rejected by unions: The president of the association, Lorenzo Amor, confirmed this Monday through social networks the “no” to the new proposal for sections of the Government. “It means raising between 33% and 90% the contributions to the self-employed who earn more than €1,700 / month and a lowering of only by 15% to those who earn less (€670 / month). Full article:
https://spainsnews.com/escriva-proposes-a-new-reform-for-the-self-employed-with-increases-of-up-to-49-of-the-social-security-fee/

UK

Travel Warning Issued for Britons Entering Portugal Due to Confusion Over E-gates: Authorities in the United Kingdom have once again issued a travel warning in order to clarify entry requirements for Britons who plan to visit Portugal. Such a travel warning has been published after Portugal’s e-gate policy has often been criticised for causing confusion among travellers. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/travel-warning-issued-for-britons-entering-portugal-due-to-confusion-over-e-gates/

EUROPE

EU fails to agree Russian oil ban despite onslaught on outskirts of Sievierodonetsk: EU leaders made clear they would fail to agree on a Russian oil import ban at a summit in Brussels, prompting swift criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy who said they were too soft on Moscow. Full article:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukrainian-defenders-hold-out-donbas-city-2022-05-30/

Gazprom Cuts Off Gas Supply To The Netherlands: Russian gas giant Gazprom has announced that it will stop gas supplies to the Netherlands by Wednesday, in a reaction to the refusal by Dutch energy trader GasTerra to pay in rubles. Full article: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Gazprom-Cuts-Off-Gas-Supply-To-The-Netherlands.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Poland’s Iga Swiatek Wins Again: Iga celebrates win over China’s Qinwen Zheng during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Monday, May 30, 2022 in Paris. Swiatek won 6-7, 6-0, 6-2. Next to try to stop Swiatek will be 11th-seeded Jessica Pegula, who advanced to her third major quarterfinal – and first in Paris – with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania, who was fined $10,000 last week when she threw her racket and it bounced into the stands, brushing a child in a front-row seat.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-french-open-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-nhl-8d32e254d6f875a092a2a4e3b6ca981f

OTHER

Music- In case you were unaware, the hottest thing in live music these days is the Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp Project (with ladies on bass, drums & cello!)- Depp surprises fans at Royal Albert Hall Jeff Beck concerts: The actor joined Jeff Beck at London’s Royal Albert Hall playing seven songs including Jimi Hendrix’s Little Wing and John Lennon’s Isolation. Beck said: ‘We first met when he knocked on my dressing room door five years ago.” Concert-goers had expressed hope the actor may appear at the Royal Albert Hall in west London after performing with Beck at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday. Depp 58, and Beck, 77, frequently recorded together during lockdown in the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Depp has been playing guitar in a band with Alice Cooper and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry called the Hollywood Vampires since 2015. For those who are unaware, Depp was already a guitarist when he arrived in Hollywood to begin his acting career. VIDEO LINK
Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10869267/Johnny-Depp-comes-stage-Jeff-Beck-performance-Royal-Albert-Hall-Heard-verdict.html

Hundreds of sarcophagi and statues unearthed in an Egyptian necropolis: A team of archaeologists have unearthed in the Saqqara necropolis 250 painted wooden sarcophagi and a bronze chest with 150 statues, also in bronze, of ancient Egyptian deities some 2,500 years old. The statues represent the ancient Egyptian deities Bastet, Anubis, Osiris, Amunmeen, Isis, Nefertum, and Hathor, as well as instruments used during Isis rituals, such as the Sistrum. A beautifully carved headless statue of the engineer Imhotep was also discovered. A collection of Late Period painted intact wooden sarcophagi with mummies inside burial pits was also unearthed along with amulets, wooden boxes and statues with gilt faces. In addition, a statue painted by a distinguished duo depicting the deities Isis and Nephthys mourning the dead was also found. Photo:EFE. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/hundreds-of-sarcophagi-and-statues-unearthed-in-an-egyptian-necropolis/

Man disguised as old woman throws cake at the Mona Lisa: A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and shouted at people to think of planet Earth.
-Videos posted on social media appear to show a young man in a wig and lipstick who had arrived in a wheelchair. The man, whose identity was unknown, was also seen throwing roses in the museum gallery on Sunday.
-The cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t damaged. Photo:Reuters. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20220530-man-disguised-in-wig-throws-cake-at-glass-protecting-the-mona-lisa

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