DigameXtra No. 3050 Thursday, July 17th, 2025

On July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana- Torre del Mar: 22-27 July
Programming outstanding Fair of Santiago and Santa Ana 2025
– Tuesday 22 July – Day of the Child. All the attractions of the exhibition grounds will offer a reduced price.
– Wednesday 23 July
20:00 h: Animation and charanga in the Paseo Larios.
22:00 h: Traditional ribbon-cutting at the fairgrounds.
Gala Child and election of the Queen and the Coach of the fair.
– Thursday, July 24
09:00 h. Diana Flower and Painting Competition, Francisco Hernández.
09:30 h. Exhibition of Gastronomy of the Axarquia with a traditional breakfast.
13:30 h: Opening of the Fair with a parade from the Paseo de Larios to the tent of the Boardwalk.
16:00 h: Opening of the Fair Youth.
23:00 h: Performance of Javi Medina in the booth official.
– Friday, July 25
Fair Day with performances of Hakuna Matata and the fanfare “And who we are”.
23:00 h: Concert of Nyno Vargas in the booth official.
– Saturday 26 July
Noon: Holy Mass in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.
18:30 h: Procession maritime-terrestrial.
00:00 h. Concert of Carlos Baute in the booth official.
– Sunday 27 July
Traditional dinner for the elderly.
23:00 h: Concert of Falete.
– In addition, from 24 to 27 July, Photo Contest to capture the most memorable moments of the show.

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ANDALUCÍA

Tropical Nights Return- Aemet warns that Malaga province will experience prolonged hot winds and that temps may reach 40C in Malaga city for the first time this summer: {Translation, summary}
– The capital and its environs prepare to endure what is likely to be the greatest episode of heat thus far this summer, which has already been scorching and bent on breaking records on land and also at sea. Accordingly, the arrival of the terral wind is expected from Friday onwards. Depending on the hour at which it arrives, the thermometers shall rise to a greater or lesser extent.
– Juan de Dios del Pino, delegate of Aemet, the State Meteorological Agency, for Andalucía, adds that the terral may linger even until Monday. For now, the forecast is expected to be below 40 degrees Celsius. In any case, this thermal surge shall also elevate nocturnal temperatures between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, rendering the nights even more tropical than usual.
– Regarding alerts, there is presently no necessity to activate them. An orange warning would be issued for the Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce should 39 degrees be forecast, which is more than probable. Inland, the threshold stands at 40.
– “The worst may come on Friday with the arrival of a trough and the wind shifting to a westerly component. That is to say, we shall likely have terral in the customary zones of Málaga province. On this occasion, depending on the hour at which it sets in, we might reach the first 40 degrees Celsius of the summer in Málaga,” warns José Luis Escudero in his SUR blog ‘Storms and Lightning’. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/malaga-recibira-viernes-terral-prolongado-rondara-vez-20250715121427-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

The quality of the waters of the beaches of Malaga is “excellent”, according to a study of the UMA: {Translation, summary}
– The waters of Málaga’s beaches boast “excellent” sanitary quality, as shown by a study from the University of Málaga’s Coastal Sciences Chair, commissioned by the City Council’s Beaches Department. Sampling was conducted along the entire Málaga coastline, including Guadalmar, Sacaba, Misericordia, San Andrés, Malagueta, Morlaco, Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo, El Palo, El Dedo, La Fábrica, Peñón del Cuervo and La Araña, prior to the bathing season and biweekly thereafter. Both bathing waters and sediment samples were microbiologically analysed within twenty-four hours, confirming superior water quality.
– Málaga’s City Council has also renewed key quality certifications. The Tourist Quality ‘Q’, Universal Accessibility, and Sustainability ‘S’ for seven beaches: San Andrés, La Caleta, El Palo, El Dedo, Misericordia, Malagueta and Pedregalejo. These recognitions, together with seven Blue Flags awarded by Adeac and the 2025 Special Mention for Accessibility and Ecoplayas distinctions at Misericordia, Malagueta, and Pedregalejo, affirm Málaga’s enduring commitment to pristine, sustainable, and inclusive beaches. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/calidad-aguas-playas-malaga-estudio-20250716133324-nt.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Biggest electric vehicle charging point in Andalucía opens on Costa del Sol:
– Spanish electricity company Endesa has inaugurated the largest electric car charging point in Andalucía, at El Ingenio shopping centre in Vélez-Málaga on the eastern Costa del Sol. The facility has eight ultra-fast charging points (300 kilowatts), 14 fast charging points (60 kW) and eight semi-fast charging points (22 kW). It also has 300 kW ultra-fast chargers, which allow up to 100 kilometres of range to be recovered in just three to 10 minutes, facilitating quick and efficient stops on long journeys. This new space, in favour of sustainable mobility and carried out in compliance with government guidelines in this area, is located in different parts of the car park. Photo: E.Cabezas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/biggest-electric-vehicle-charging-point-andalucia-opens-20250715135246-nt.html

TORROX

Torrox begins their guided tours through the historic district every Thursday of the summer: {Translation, summary}
– The Torrox Town Council, through the Tourism Department and the Historic Centre Council, has presented a new edition of guided tours, which will take place every Thursday during the summer at 9:00 a.m., departing from the Plaza de la Constitución. The only exception will be the week of 15 August, when the tour will be brought forward from Thursday to Wednesday 13.
– Registration is free and can be done at tourist offices, tourist information points, by emailing turismo@torrox.es or by calling 952 53 02 25. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/visitas-guiadas-casco-historico-torrox-verano/

MEZQUITILLA & LAGOS

The Lagos Fair 2025 will be held from 1 to 3 August: {Translation, summary}
– Friday, 1st August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest on the beach.
5:30 p.m. Auction tournament at the official caseta.
7:00 p.m. Bicycle ribbon cart.
10:00 p.m. Inauguration of the lighting and ribbon cutting at the entrance of the fairgrounds.
10:15 p.m. Dinner for Senior Citizens.
10:30 p.m. Performance by Hakuna Matata.
11:20 p.m. Election of the Queen, Lady, Mister and Miss Visitor of the festivities.
Midnight. Grand performance by Rafa Garcel.
2:00 a.m. Performance by Rock Añejo.
– Saturday, 2nd August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest on the beach.
2:00 p.m. Moraga with sardines and beer (donation of 2 euros per skewer, free beer).
3:00 p.m. DJ Worzel.
6:00 p.m. Domino tournament at the official caseta.
6:30 p.m. Chess tournament at the official caseta.
11:30 p.m. Performance by Guelmi and Manolo Lera.
1:00 a.m. Performance by Diegote.
2:00 a.m. DJ Sau.
4:30 a.m. Popular games on the dance floor (broom game, musical chairs, skipping rope, tug-of-war…).
– Sunday, 3rd August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest at the official caseta.
2:00 p.m. Grand popular paella (2 euros per plate).
2:30 p.m. DJ Chema Jr.
3:30 p.m. Trophy presentation.
4:30 p.m. Mini disco.
8:00 p.m. Mass in honour of the Virgen del Carmen (San Fernando Chapel, Lagos).
8:45 p.m. Start of the maritime and land procession of the Virgen del Carmen.
10:30 p.m. Grand fireworks finale near the bridge.
11:00 p.m. Performance by María Olivia.
12:30 a.m. Performance by Zayas.
1:30 a.m. Performance by the Pop group Ñ-Clan.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-feria-de-lagos-2025-se-celebrara-del-1-al-3-de-agosto-con-un-amplio-programa-para-todos-los-publicos/

TORRE DEL MAR

Want to impress your kids? Surprise them with a visit to this event! – Torre del Mar is hosting a new edition of BREAK SEASON, the key break dancing event of urban culture in the Costa del Sol: {Translation, summary}
– The event shall take place on Saturday, the 19th of July, in the vicinity of the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente, Torre del Mar, specifically at the location known as ‘Al Son del Rebalaje’, a privileged seaside setting providing an ideal stage to witness break dancing at its finest. Jesús Pérez Atencia, First Deputy Mayor of Vélez-Málaga and Deputy Mayor of Torre del Mar, presented the new edition of BREAK SEASON, an event already established as “one of the foremost references for urban culture on the Costa del Sol,” he declared.
– The event will commence with participant confirmations between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., officially starting at 7:00 p.m.
This edition features a break dancing battle in a two-on-two format, assembling prominent dancers nationally and internationally. The winning team shall receive eight hundred euros, with two hundred euros awarded to the runners-up, recognising talent and commitment.
– The jury comprises three break dancing luminaries: PESTO of Last Alive, DEN of Ruffneck Attack, and KRIS of Malaganzters.
– Beyond competition, the event offers a complete cultural experience with live performances, including Akawave’s live looping, DJ Rafaka’s musical ambience, and Kid Frankie as Master of Ceremonies, guiding proceedings with professionalism and vigour.
– “BREAK SEASON is far more than a contest,” said Atencia. “It is a meeting place for youth, for those who view urban culture as a way of life, and for those who believe art is a means of expression and social transformation.” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-acoge-una-nueva-edicion-de-break-season-cita-clave-de-la-cultura-urbana-en-la-costa-del-sol/

MURCIA

Riots Update- “Happy slapping” or “Knockout game” may have motivated the attack on the elderly man in Torre Pacheco…absurd acts committed by young people as we enter the Clockwork Orange Era: {Translation, summary}
– In Torre Pacheco, ongoing disturbances trace back to a violent attack on a 68-year-old man, allegedly by youths recording the act for amusement, a phenomenon known as “happy slapping”. Originating in the UK in 2005, happy slapping involves recording assaults to share on social media, trivialising violence. Studies reveal motives include treating violence as a joke, blame shifting among peers, and seeking notoriety.
– Excessive mobile phone use is linked to increased violent tendencies. Rooted in socio-economic, cultural, and psychological factors, the act reflects distorted socialisation marked by peer pressure, lack of empathy, and impulsivity. Initially prevalent in deprived urban areas, happy slapping now spans all classes, facilitated by internet culture and group dynamics with roles of assailant, cameraman, and onlookers. In Spain, over 70,000 youths report its effects, closely tied to cyberbullying, urging urgent reinforcement of ethical and moral education.
– The phenomenon of “happy slapping” shares similarities with the so-called “knockout game” initially reported in the United States in 1992, before everyone carried cameras, though there are distinctions in context and specific behaviours.
– Both involve youths or groups attacking unsuspecting victims, often recording the assaults for entertainment or social notoriety. The motivation in both cases includes seeking attention, peer approval, and sometimes a form of thrill-seeking or boredom alleviation. Additionally, both practices reflect a troubling trivialisation of violence and an erosion of empathy among some young people.
– However, “happy slapping” is a broader term that encompasses various forms of recorded attacks—verbal, sexual, or physical—and originated in the UK as part of a wider cultural trend linked to the rise of mobile phone cameras and social media. The “knockout game,” as reported in America, typically refers more narrowly to the act of attempting to knock a victim unconscious with a single blow. In short, they are related phenomena reflecting youth violence recorded and disseminated via digital technology, though differing somewhat in form and emphasis.
Sources:
https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731578/0/torrepacheco-banalizacion-violencia-que-es-happy-slapping/ & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knockout_game

EUROPE

Iceland’s once dormant Sundhnukur volcano erupts:
– A volcano once dormant in southwest Iceland erupted Wednesday for the 12th time in four years as nearby resort towns were evacuated as a safety precaution.
– The Sundhnukur volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula on the west southern tip of Iceland spewed smoke and volcanic lava into the air in the latest set of activity after centuries of silence until 2021.
– Tourists, families, hotel guests and the public have been evacuated to safety as a precaution in Grindavík, the nearby Blue Lagoon resort and other local areas. However, despite this, no flight disruptions were reported at nearby Keflavík airport.
– Liquid hot magma reportedly created a fissure in the Earth’s crust around 2,296 feet and 3,280 feet long after an “intense earthquake swarm” was initially detected in the morning hours, according to Iceland’s meteorological office. Officials said a smaller fissure also opened west of Fagradalsfjall, estimated to be roughly 1,640 feet long. Full article: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/07/16/4691752674578/

USA

Trump calls own supporters ‘weaklings’ as MAGA’s Epstein backlash grows:
– US President Donald Trump has branded his own supporters “weaklings” and “stupid” for demanding the release of files related to the deceased financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump labelled the furore around the so-called Epstein files a “SCAM” and said his “PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullsh*t'”.
– It comes amid a growing rift within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Republican coalition over the Epstein files and a “client list” that the FBI last week announced did not exist. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week announced it would not release any further documents related to Epstein or his suicide in a New York jail cell. The Justice Department also said that Epstein did not maintain a “client list” to whom underage girls were trafficked.
– The “client list” has been the central pillar of a number of conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein, and senior members of Mr Trump’s administration, including Attorney-General Pam Bondi, had previously promised to release it. {It looks like Ghislaine Maxwell is ready to trade the list for a release from prison in Florida. -Ed. Ref: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/local/state/2025/07/14/epsteins-client-list-ghislaine-maxwell-florida/85191013007/} Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-17/trump-calls-own-supporters-weaklings-over-epstein/105540430

SPANISH ROYALS

Princess Leonor receives the Grand Cross of Naval Merit from her father in Marín (Galicia): {Translation, summary}
– On Wednesday at the Naval Military School of Marín, Princess Leonor received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit from King Felipe VI, marking the day of the Virgin of Carmen, patroness of the Navy.
– The princess, accompanied by her family and dignitaries, was promoted to Second Midshipman upon completing her 2024-2025 training course. Among 130 cadets commissioned, fifteen hail from abroad. The event featured naval training ships including Spain’s ‘Juan Sebastián de Elcano’ and Argentina’s ‘Libertad’. Commandant Pedro Cardona warmly welcomed the royal family into the Navy fold, praising the princess’s perseverance over the past year.
– After completing a six-month instructional cruise across four continents, Princess Leonor departs Marín to continue her military education at the General Air and Space Academy in San Javier. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/galicia/noticia-princesa-leonor-recibe-manos-padre-marin-gran-cruz-merito-naval-20250716121811.html

SPACE

Astronomers Catch a Solar System Being Born for the First Time Ever:
– Scientists have witnessed the earliest stages of planet formation ever observed, watching hot minerals crystallize into solid particles around a baby star 1,300 light-years away. This discovery, published in Nature, marks the first time researchers have caught a planetary system at the very moment when planets begin to form, providing a cosmic time machine to study our own solar system’s birth.
– The breakthrough came from studying HOPS-315, a young star surrounded by a swirling disc of gas and dust called a protoplanetary disc. Using the James Webb Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers detected silicon monoxide (SiO) transitioning from gas to solid crystalline minerals, the crucial first step in planet formation. Full article: https://scienceblog.com/esa/2025/07/16/astronomers-catch-a-solar-system-being-born-for-the-first-time-ever/

CULTURE

50-year-old ‘Gunsmoke’ Reruns More Popular than Disney’s Star Wars/Marvel Junk:
– Throughout the entire first half of 2025, reruns of Gunsmoke (1955-1975) earned more streaming minutes than any of the super-expensive woke crap pumped out by the Disney Grooming Syndicate on Disney+.
– Nielsen ranked the top 20 streaming programs for the first half of the year, and Disney+ earned just one title out of 20. Hilariously, it’s not even a Disney original show. Bluey is imported from Australia and distributed by Disney. It’s a sweet, little animated children’s show.
– Despite literally spending billions of dollars on a countless number of Marvel and Star Wars streaming shows, not a single one placed in the top 20, and yet a whole bunch of older shows did, including Grey’s Anatomy (#2), NCIS (#3), Family Guy (#4), Spongebob (#6), Criminal Minds (#13), and, yes, Gunsmoke (#18). Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/07/16/nolte-50-year-old-gunsmoke-reruns-more-popular-than-disneys-star-wars-marvel-junk/

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– Aemet activates yellow alerts for high temperatures in Malaga province from Thursday onwards
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/aemet-activates-yellow-alerts-for-high-temperatures-20250716183956-nt.html
– Hot ‘terral’ wind forecast to turn up the heat in these parts of Malaga and the Costa del Sol
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/hot-terral-wind-forecast-turn-up-the-20250716095655-nt.html
– Local Police officers from Frigiliana assist stranded german hiker and dog, rescued after being trapped on 40-metre-high rockface for seven hours
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/hiker-who-was-trapped-40metre-high-cliff-20250716134124-nt.html

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DigameXtra No. 3049 Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

On July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Cool & Groovy groovin in La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida: Friday 18th July. Covers from Simon & Garfunkel to Madness all played on acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolin, Irish tenor banjo, alto saxophone and harmonica with 2 part harmonies.
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– We have moved across the village and now offer a fully licenced self contained 4 bedroom, 2 en-suite and 2 private bathrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, large living room. terrace with views to the mountains, set in an ancient olive grove on the outskirts of Valle De Abdalajis. From June our pool will be open.
– We are a 5 minute drive in to the pueblo of Valle De Abdalajis with supermarkets and bars. A very good restaurant is 10 minute walk away. The lakes of Ardales and the Caminito Del Rey are 30 minutes drive. Antequera and El Torcal are 30 minute drive and the Wolf park is 15 minute drive. Lots to do in the area, lovely walks and scenery.
– We can offer the whole house to a group of friends, ideal for birthdays and anniversaries or just a good time away. Or, come on your own and meet other people. We have a honesty bar or bring your own. No hard tracks to drive, very easy to find..
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– Multi position ladder in good used condition. Max height 3.5 m, platform mode 1.5m wide x .90 m high, “A” mode 1.8 m. €60.00
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For Sale: Equation Portable air conditioner complete with flexi pipe and window fittings. Perfect working order. 60 Euros, buyer to collect. Model WAP-357DZH-35W. Now surplus to requirements as it has been replaced by a split wall mount. Mike/Jennifer, Puente don Manuel
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SPAIN

Housing Ministry accepts that Airbnb will remove listings without registration codes and send monthly data for all listed units starting in August: {Translation, summary}
– On Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda and Airbnb agreed to identify and remove adverts for tourist flats lacking legal registration codes on Airbnb’s platform.
– From August onwards, Airbnb will provide monthly information regarding these adverts. Listings found with irregular registration will be removed after hosts receive notification and a ten-working-day grace period to amend the issues; if a state registration number is revoked, removal will take place within forty-eight hours of ministry notification. Currently, hosts must provide a valid registration number, preferably the national one; this will soon be replaced by two separate fields for national and regional registration.
– Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago, Airbnb’s director-general for Spain, highlighted that this agreement strengthens Airbnb’s commitment to transparency and cooperation with authorities. The single register for tourist rentals, created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, has been in force since 1 July following a six-month transition, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1028, which regulates short-term furnished leases across Member States. Source, Spanish:
https://www.diariosur.es/economia/vivienda/vivienda-acuerda-airbnb-retirada-anuncios-codigo-envio-20250715185753-ntrc.html

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Brussels believes that the amnesty law “does not respond to the general interest, but is actually a political agreement”: {Translation, summary}
– The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is scrutinising Spain’s contentious Amnesty Law, which pardons numerous key figures involved in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Widely criticised, the law appears primarily motivated by a political deal between PSOE and Junts to secure Pedro Sánchez’s investiture, rather than genuine pursuit of the general good. The European Commission condemned the law’s haste and vagueness, noting its two-month application deadline obstructs effective audits of EU financial interests.
– Critics argue the law seriously undermines the principles of separation of powers and equality before the law, by preventing courts from adjudicating ongoing cases and granting impunity to specific political allies, breeding profound distrust. The law’s adoption through urgent procedures limited parliamentary scrutiny, intensifying concerns over democratic legitimacy and judicial independence. Prominent judges and legal bodies denounce it as an unprecedented breach of the rule of law in European democracies. Detractors warn this “self-amnesty” not only erodes trust in Spain’s justice system but also sets a dangerous precedent of political interference, privileging certain actors while leaving others accountable, thus fracturing social cohesion and the rule of law itself. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/comision-asegura-cree-ley-amnistia-afectara-directamente-20250715110810-ntrc.html
Additional ref, English: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/amnesty-for-the-catalan-independence-movement/

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The ‘La Sección Primera de la Audiencia de Sevilla’ Court questions whether the Constitutional Court inappropriately overturned the Supreme Court decision in the ERE case, asks for EU intervention: {Translation, summary}
– {Just to get you up to speed: The ERE case involves embezzlement. It concerns the fraudulent misappropriation of public funds—specifically, tens or hundreds of millions of euros from the Andalusian government’s fund intended to support laid-off workers through Employment Regulation Files (ERE).
– The First Section of the Seville Court of Appeals has questioned whether Spain’s Constitutional Court (6 lib to 4 conservative judges voted along party lines) overstepped its bounds by annulling convictions for the fraudulent financing of Andalusia’s ERE (employment regulation agency), including those of former Socialist presidents Manuel Chaves and José Antonio Griñán, previously upheld by the Supreme Court.
– The Constitutional Court ruled that participation in approving draft budget laws does not constitute an administrative resolution, rejecting prior criminal interpretations of corruption. Concerned that the Constitutional Court has supplanted the Supreme Court’s exclusive authority as highest legal interpreter, the Seville Court has suspended issuing new sentences and referred a preliminary question to the European Court of Justice. This seeks to clarify whether the Constitutional Court’s reconsiderations breach EU law, particularly anti-corruption measures and protection of EU financial interests. The Seville court warns that applying the Constitutional Court’s doctrine risks systemic impunity for corruption, damage that it considers institutionally severe and difficult to repair, undermining Spain’s judicial hierarchy and efforts to combat political corruption impacting EU funds. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910390/la-audiencia-cuestiona-que-el-constitucional-suplantara-al-supremo-en-los-ere/

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Diaz freezes the reduction of the working day in the Congress in response to the threat of Junts:
– The legislative process to reduce working hours in Spain has been postponed until after the summer due to stalled negotiations with the Catalan separatist party, Junts. {The Junts hold the 7 votes that keep Sanchez in office, and now they again invoke that advantage.} Junts has maintained its veto, fearing the measure harms Catalonia’s small and medium-sized enterprises and business freedom.
– The Ministry of Labour had hoped to approve the reform by year’s end, as agreed in the PSOE-Sumar coalition, but this now seems unlikely. While the government publicly remains hopeful of reaching a consensus, Junts has demanded more time, stressing the need to protect Catalan SMEs and workers. Junts’ spokesperson has strongly criticised the policy, equating reduced working hours to encouraging laziness, and the negotiations remain deadlocked.
– The Ministry has postponed the parliamentary debate on the full amendment until the next session, aiming to allow further talks. Sources close to communist Vice President Yolanda Díaz {Spain’s version of America’s commie-congress-puppet AOC shown on left, Díaz on the right} acknowledge the possibility of a parliamentary defeat, but are determined to continue defending the reform politically, {because that’s how the people want their tax money paying her gov’t salary spent?…typical commie wasting other people’s money on her personal crusades when she needs to focus on the real problems: immigration, health, infrastructure, inflation. Stuff that affects everybody. -Ed.}. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731603/0/trabajo-pospone-reduccion-jornada-despues-verano-por-clima-politico-para-dar-mas-tiempo-negociar-con-junts/

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Constitutional Court Here We Come- The Supreme Court dismisses investigating Bolaños for the “Begoña Gómez case” due to the ‘complete absence’ of evidence: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has dismissed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s request to investigate Minister Félix Bolaños {pic} for alleged embezzlement and false testimony concerning the appointment of Cristina Álvarez as adviser to the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez. The Court cited a complete lack of credible evidence linking Bolaños to any wrongdoing and emphasised that occupying public office alone cannot imply awareness or intent in misuse of public funds. The false testimony allegation was also rejected, as no final judicial decision has established contradictory testimonies as factually false. The Court criticised Peinado’s approach, including his failure to consult the Prosecutor’s Office beforehand, a key procedural step.
– Given the political sensitivity of the case and the involvement of high-level officials, this rejection does not mark the end of the dispute. The party seeking to prosecute Bolaños can escalate the matter to the Spain’s Constitutional Court, or even European Union’s legal oversight bodies, potentially invoking principles concerning judicial independence and rights to effective investigation when domestic courts are perceived as obstructive. Such a move would align with recent patterns in politically charged cases in Spain where affected parties seek EU intervention. Therefore, it is likely the matter will continue beyond Spain’s Supreme Court, either politically or legally, possibly reaching the EU courts in pursuit of further scrutiny or redress. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-supremo-rechaza-peticion-peinado-descarta-investigar-bolanos-caso-begona-gomez-20250715151243.html

ANDALUCÍA

The Constitutional Court admits appeals from six autonomous communities, including Andalucia, against the reception of migrant children: {Translation}
– The Plenary of the Constitutional Court has accepted for processing the appeals submitted by six autonomous communities against the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, as published in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). The admitted appeals were those filed by the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, Andalusia, Galicia, Castilla y León, all governed by the People’s Party, along with Castilla-La Mancha, whose government is led by the Socialist Emiliano García-Page.
– The six communities submitted constitutional appeals against Royal Decree-Law 2/2025, of 18 March, which approves urgent measures to guarantee the best interests of childhood and adolescence in extraordinary migratory contingency situations. In the cases of the Balearic Islands and Castilla-La Mancha, the validation agreement for the same Royal Decree-Law, adopted by the Congress of Deputies on 10 April 2025, has also been appealed.
– The Royal Decree-Law was approved on 18 March, despite votes against by the PP and Vox parties, following months of negotiations with the autonomous communities. The measure obliges autonomous communities to collectively accommodate minors currently overcrowding centres in the Canary Islands. The Government expects to begin transfers this summer, but no date has yet been set.
– Catalonia and the Basque Country are not obliged to accept further unaccompanied minor migrants in the 2025 relocation under disputed arrangements with the Sanchez administration, the focus of this appeal. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910463/el-constitucional-admite-los-recursos-de-seis-ccaa-contra-la-acogida-de-ninos-migrantes/

AXARQUÍA

Processions along the Axarquía coastline to honour the Virgin of Carmen:
– Today, Wednesday 16 July: Benajarafe, Torre del Mar, Nerja, La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria & Caleta de Vélez
– Thursday, 17 July: El Morche
– Sunday, 20 July: Almayate
– But it doesn’t end there, because next week Torre del Mar will once again throw itself into the Hermandad del Carmen de Torre del Mar celebrations. As is now tradition, this will take place on 26 July, marking the end of the Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana, which begins on Tuesday 22.
– To see the full listing translated into English, with posters, click on this Google Translate link.

MALAGA PROVINCE

Temps rise on coast as we approach the weekend: {Translation, summary}
– This week, the Costa del Sol and Costa Oriental regions of Málaga are experiencing persistent high temperatures, though they are spared the most extreme inland heat. Along the coast, including Málaga city and Marbella, maximum temperatures will hover around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, but elevated humidity levels of 85 to 90 per cent will create an uncomfortable, sultry environment.
– From Friday onwards, temperatures are predicted to climb sharply, as the typical local terral wind may cause a swift rise along the coastline, especially in Málaga, Vélez-Málaga, and key Costa del Sol areas. By Friday, Málaga city could reach 37 degrees, and Marbella and Vélez-Málaga up to 36. While other parts of Andalucía begin to cool, coastal areas are expected to see their hottest days of the week, with little relief overnight. The humidity and heat are likely to create significant discomfort for residents and tourists alike. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/que-dia-mas-calor-malaga_0_2004379319.html

SAYALONGA

Sayalonga is preparing for the Fair 2025 that comes loaded of performances, tastings and activities: {Translation, summary}
– Thursday, July 17 thru Sunday, July 20.
– The programme for the 2025 Fair starts this Thursday with the traditional football match between bachelors and married men on the sports court. “There will be ham and cheese tastings. It is also Children’s Day, with attractions at reduced prices and children’s entertainment. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, Leo Live Music will take to the stage.
– Friday 18 July we begin at nine in the morning with the traditional rocket launch. At eleven in the morning, the Swimming Championship will start in the municipal pool. In the afternoon, from seven o’clock, there will be children’s games and football semifinals. The illumination of the Fairgrounds will be at 10:30 pm, followed by the opening speech by Mari Ángeles Sánchez Salido and the mayor’s welcome, Sagrario Fernández. At 11 pm, there will be fireworks followed by performances by the Municipal Rondalla and the dance groups from Sayalonga and Corumbela. From midnight, the Youth Tent will open at the school. There will be music with Golden Cuba, the election of the Queen and Mister, and music by Kalita del Sur.
– On Saturday the 12th, just like Sunday, after the reveille, the pool will open with free entrance for all users. At two in the afternoon the Day Fair will open in the Rafael Alcoba square marquee. There will be lunch for all attendees and a foam party with gifts and surprises. The ribbon race on motorcycles near the pool will be at 7:30 pm. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, music will be provided by the Melodías Orchestra. There will be the election of Miss and Mister Visitor 2025. Golden Cuba will follow, and at 1:30 am, Joana Santos will perform.
– Sunday there will be paella tastings. A mechanical bull and a jumping mattress will be set up for free use. There will be traditional games and ribbon races on bikes in the square. At 8 pm, the grand football final will take place. In the evening, besides the trophy presentation, there will be music with the Melodía Orchestra and Golden Cuba. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/sayalonga-se-prepara-para-la-feria-2025-que-llega-cargada-de-actuaciones-degustaciones-y-actividades/

MURCIA

Riots Update- More than 130 riot police mobilised in Torre Pacheco for the first of three days of protests against immigrants: {Translation, summary}
– Following an assault on a 68-year-old resident in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, far-right groups announced three days of protests from 15 July. In response, the Civil Guard deployed over 130 riot police alongside local officers to prevent disorder. The security operation has resulted in thirteen arrests, including suspects involved in the original assault and others linked to racially motivated violence, such as attacks on immigrant-owned businesses. {I have seen unverified online videos of a Torre Pacheco kabab shop being trashed. -Ed.}
– The far-right factions known as ‘Deport Them Now UE’ openly called for a violent “hunt” of immigrants, exploiting the initial attack to incite hatred. Their local leader was arrested in Mataró for inciting hate crimes, and authorities have shut down the group’s Telegram channels.
– Significantly, organized far-right agitators only appeared on the scene after the immediate aggressive response by locals to the initial attack on a Spanish neighbour by North Africans; this then ignited the conflict and attracted the outsiders. Local authorities and residents emphasise the decades of peaceful coexistence between native citizens and immigrants, only now to have tensions exacerbated by extremist outsiders. {I don’t buy it. Maybe they should ask someone under 40 about that peaceful coexistence in the streets of Murcia? Ref 2. There have been community gangs in every town and city in Spain since before Franco arrived, probably brought together by times of famine, when one needed a network to rely on for support just to survive. It was established by the early 1880s that these groups exist, Ref 1. What do gangs do? They defend their territory from outsiders. Thus this “tension” is not anything new. Waves of outsiders have arrived in Spain throughout history. What is new are the levels of violence and criminal organization today’s gangs exhibit. -Ed. Ref 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_Negra_affair & Ref 2: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691457.2024.2352001#abstract}
– The Government and local officials have condemned hateful rhetoric, particularly from the Vox party, blaming it for fuelling tensions. The Murcia Prosecutor’s Office is investigating whether public comments by Vox’s regional leader contributed to the unrest.
– The deployment of police forces and arrests have aimed to restore order, alongside efforts to prevent further mobilisation by extremist groups calling for “neighbourhood patrols” during the protests. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-movilizados-torre-pacheco-mas-130-antidisturbios-primero-tres-dias-protestas-contra-inmigrantes-20250715165258.html

UK

Vandals sentenced to more than 4 years for felling England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree:
– Two vandals who cut down England’s beloved 150 year old Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison for damaging the country’s natural heritage and for the widespread outrage and distress it caused.
– Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers set out on a dark and stormy night in 2023 to carry out what a prosecutor called a “moronic mission,” and toppled the majestic sycamore onto Hadrian’s Wall. Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specializing in tree law, said it was the first time in the U.K. that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-sycamore-gap-tree-trial-sentencing-chainsaw-28a6db1552e6acea118aa7e8bcf69ecb

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Cloudflare Starts Blocking Pirate Sites From UK Users – That’s a Pretty Big Deal:
– Cloudflare has become the first internet intermediary, beyond local residential ISPs, to block access to pirate sites {and associated apps} in the UK. Users attempting to access certain pirate sites are greeted with ‘Error 451 – Unavailable for Legal Reasons’. In theory, ISP blocking should prevent UK users from even seeing this notice, but a combination of Cloudflare’s blocking mechanism and choices made by some VPN users results in a piracy dead end.
– In the latest wave of blocking that seems to have come into force yesterday, close to 200 UK pirate domains were added to one of the longest pirate site blocking lists in the world. The big change is the unexpected involvement of Cloudflare, which for some users attempting to access the domains added yesterday, displays the notice seen below: Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/cloudflare-starts-blocking-pirate-sites-for-uk-users-thats-a-pretty-big-deal-250715/

GASTRONOMIA

Do you remember what tomatoes use to taste like before they became greenhouse raised Styrofoam? In Coín real tomatoes continue to exist and they invite you to visit: {Translation, summary}
– The Hevilla family, devoted to organic farming in Coín, Málaga, offers a unique “Gastroexperience Tomatera” during tomato season, now at its peak in July. Visitors, guided by brothers Cristóbal and Sebas, stroll through fields housing over thirty heirloom tomato varieties, learning intimately about the plants, insects, and cultivation methods. – The tour highlights rare and fascinating tomatoes, from small velvety yellow fruits to green tomatoes that remain green when ripe, culminating in tastings of cherry tomatoes famed both for flavour and beauty. The experience concludes with a summer supper at sunset, featuring gazpacho, tomato salads, local cheeses, toasted Coín bread, vegetable pisto, organic wines, and secret-family lemonade. This limited, group-only event is not a restaurant or typical tourist attraction, but an intimate homage to traditional flavours and sustainable farming. The Hevilla brothers cherish the land and the tomato plants they nurture, making this a rare chance to reconnect with nature, heritage, and authentic local taste. Reservations are essential.
– To experience the Hevilla family’s renowned tomato tour, offered only during the peak tomato season in July and early August, follow these steps:
How to Book the Online Reservation:
Visit the official “Familia Hevilla” website [https://familiahevilla.es/] and navigate to the page for visiting their organic farm. There, you will find a reservation form under the section “Reserva visita.” Submit your preferred dates and contact information.
Confirmation and Payment:
Once your reservation is received, the Hevilla team will contact you to confirm your booking and provide payment details. Pricing is per person:
Adults (16+): €25
Youth (8–15): €15
Children (under 7): Free
Payment is only requested after your place has been confirmed.
Event Details:
When:
Tours run Monday to Friday during July and up to 14 August.
Where:
The tours take place at the Hevilla family’s finca in Coín, Málaga. The exact location will be provided after booking.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing, suitable walking shoes, and a hat for sun protection are recommended. Try to carpool if attending in a group. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/familia-hevilla-coin-experiencia-tomates-malaga-20250710140244-nt.html

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Can opener, juicer, washable bath mat: this is the minimum equipment required in tourist rental accommodation in Andalucía
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/can-opener-juicer-washable-bath-mat-this-20250714082703-nt.html
– Nine things to do with kids in July and August in Malaga, beyond the beaches of the Costa del Sol
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/nine-things-with-children-malaga-july-and-20250714075512-nt.html
– Welcome to the club, almost 50% of families in Andalucía cannot afford a summer holiday this year
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/nearly-half-andalusian-families-cannot-afford-holidays-20250715074756-nt.html
– Heat returns to southern Spain with four provinces under amber warnings for maximum temperatures of up to 42C
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/heat-returns-southern-spain-with-four-provinces-20250715092305-nt.html

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
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DigameXtra No. 3048 Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

On July 15, 2025July 14, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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July Musical Events in La Zubia (Granada):
La Zubia’s series of free ‘Musical Evenings’ on Friday nights throughout July.
– 18 July, “Calequi and Las Panteras” will perform a vibrant mix of funk, afropop, and Latin rhythms at the Music Pavilion.
– 25 July, ‘15 Tangos of History’ by La Porteña Tango, showcasing live music and dance with two couples of dancers. {No specific location given, probably also at the at the Music Pavilion.}

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Comares’ Festival de Verdiales: Saturday 19 July
In the Plaza Balcón de la Axarquía from 20.30.
Five groups (pandas) performing the three primary styles of Verdiales, a traditional folk music and dance style from the Málaga region of Andalusia, Spain, often described as a type of fandango.

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Night of the Nasrids in Cútar: Sat, 19th July
The municipality of Cútar in Málaga’s Axarquía region will host the inaugural Night of the Nasrids, a cultural event celebrating the town’s rich Andalusian heritage. The event honours the discovery of ancient manuscripts, including a 12th-century Almohad Qur’an, and features a theatrical tour recounting the tale of Muhammad al-Yayyar, the last local imam who safeguarded precious Arabic texts.
At 7:30 p.m. – Theatrical route ‘Calamus and Lime, the destiny of al-Yayyar’: departure from the Arabic fountain.
At 9:00 p.m. – Couscous workshop conducted by Dar al-Tajine in the Town Hall square.
At 9:30 p.m. – Nasrid evening: a market of crafts and local products, Andalusian cuisine service, and storytelling in the Town Hall square.
At 11:00 p.m. – Concert by the Navarrete Sefardí Project in the Town Hall square.The Town Hall square will serve as the cultural hub throughout the night.
To aid visitors, a return bus service departs at 6:00 p.m. from Málaga (Manuel Azaña Square, stopping at Rincón de la Victoria) and Nerja (stopping at Torrox, Algarrobo Costa, Torre del Mar, and Vélez-Málaga). Tickets cost fifteen euros, including insurance; enquiries may be made via 674752007.

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La Banda de Música de Nerja- Summer Concert:
Sunday, 20 July, 11am. Parador de Nerja. Free

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Almáchar Feria de Dia: 25th to the 27th of July
Paseo de la Axarquía
– Friday, 25 July, a Children’s Fair, designed for a fun family afternoon where swimsuits are a must to enjoy splashing around on the water mattresses.
– Saturday 26th, the party continues with the Youth Fair. The day begins with the music of Aire Flamenco, next Pilar Blanco’s zumba class, after which a Foam Party with DJ Fernan playing music until the end of the day.
– Sunday 27th, is reserved for the older generation, with the Senior Fair, featuring a paella for all, a performance by the Luz de Luna choir, dance schools with María Santiago and the grand finale with the great Maika Romero.

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Flamenco in Mezquitilla: Sat, 26 July 10pm
– The show will feature the Antonio Guerra Dance Company and the powerful voice of Galacho de Málaga, accompanied on guitar by Jesús Martín “El Mauro”. A magical night by the sea, at La Pergola, that promises to thrill the audience with the power and emotion of authentic flamenco.

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The price of butane gas cylinders will fall by 5% starting this Tuesday to €17.11: {Translation, summary}
– The maximum retail price of butane gas cylinders will fall by 5% from Tuesday, to €17.11, thus halting the upward trend that had led to five consecutive increases since September last year, according to a resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910106/la-bombona-de-butano-baja-un-5-a-partir-de-este-martes-1711-euros/

MALAGA PROVINCE

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in south of Spain is felt in Malaga province and on Costa del Sol:
– A 5.5 magnitude earthquake was felt this morning in parts of Malaga province. The earthquake was registered at 7.13 am in the Mediterranean, in the area of Cabo de Palos, about 70 kilometres from Almería. The earth movement has been registered by the National Geographic Institute and disseminated via mobile phones by means of an alert.
– Specifically, it is reported to have occurred 244 kilometres from Malaga. The earthquake was felt mainly in the Axarquia area (Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar) and in some parts of Malaga city. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/55magnitude-earthquake-south-spain-felt-malaga-province-20250714080950-nt.html

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DGT campaign to control alcohol and drugs on the roads of Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has launched this Monday, July 14, a new campaign of surveillance and control of the consumption of alcohol and drugs by drivers. The initiative will run throughout Malaga province until Sunday, July 20. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/dgt-inicia-campana-vigilancia-control-alcohol-drogas_0_2004371238.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Disappointing final numbers from Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar: {DigameXtra}
– The final tallies for the Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar this past weekend, only 90,000 visits over 3 days, and only an estimated €12 million economic impact, are considered disappointing, largely due to the relatively weak lineup of acts this year. Compared to previous editions, which featured more prominent and widely popular artists, this year’s selection failed to generate the same level of excitement and draw among potential attendees.
– While 90,000 visitors is still a significant number, it represents a notable decline from past years when the festival attracted over 150,000 people.
– This drop in visitor numbers also translated into a reduced economic impact for the local area. The festival’s estimated €12 million contribution to the economy, although substantial, fell short of earlier projections and previous years’ figures. Local businesses and organisers had hoped for a stronger turnout, which typically boosts spending on accommodation, food, transport, and other services.
Ref: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/weekend-beach-2025-huge-costa-sol-music-20250714113011-nt.html

MURCIA

The Civil Guard points to the lack of agents and the second generation “maghrebi” as a source of conflict in Torre Pacheco: {Translation, summary}
– The shortage of police personnel to guarantee public safety lies behind the disturbances that have set the streets of Torre Pacheco alight for the past three days, according to complaints from the Guardia Civil. “We speak of a town of 45,000 inhabitants where, due to various circumstances, the police station lacks a sufficient number of officers to maintain security. The shortage of personnel is particularly notable and has caused crime to rise for some time,” sources from the Murcia Command told this newspaper.
– Although the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska {known for his weak grasp on reality} highlighted on Monday that the response of the security forces “has been immediate”, the Murcia Command criticises the slowness in sending reinforcements to contain the riots that began last Friday and have continued throughout the weekend.
– “They have taken too long to respond because the reinforcements arrived very late,” the sources affirm. “It was not until this Monday that the two GRS platoons (36 officers in total) sent for crowd control began work, when they should have been operational on Saturday or, at the latest, Sunday. Tomorrow we expect the arrival of two more GRS platoons, but they will come when the situation has somewhat calmed, as the worst has passed, although some skirmishes may still occur.”
– “There will be a significant increase in Civil Guard presence in the coming days, with many checks and identifications to prevent further clashes,” the sources add, not ruling out further arrests. So far, nine have been detained since Friday: two Moroccans and seven Spaniards, though four of the latter are also of Maghrebi origin.
***”They do not integrate nor wish to integrate”***
– Precisely those Spaniards of Maghrebi origin, that is, children of immigrants born in Spain, represent a very troublesome profile in Torre Pacheco, on whom the Guardia Civil places particular emphasis: “It is not a matter of racism but of reality, because nine out of ten violent crimes committed in the town are by the same profile of offender: second-generation Moroccan or Algerian immigrants. They are young people, some minors, born in Spain but who neither feel nor wish to feel Spanish. They do not integrate nor want to integrate, only socialising among themselves and forming very closed ghettos. While their parents came to work and achieved some degree of integration, this second generation is much more problematic because many neither work nor study and end up offending, with drug dealing, thefts, and robberies.”
– “In Torre Pacheco there are immigrants of many nationalities, and this phenomenon is not seen with any other immigrant profile, not even those from other parts of Africa. Many sub-Saharan immigrants from countries such as Congo show a greater willingness to integrate and work than these second-generation Maghrebis. I could not say why, but that is the sad reality,” they add.
– The sources from the Murcia Command also warn that this offender profile is becoming increasingly violent: “They almost always carry a blade, which may be a knife, a razor, or even a machete. Their violence is escalating, as seen in the assault on the Torre Pacheco resident that was somewhat the trigger for these riots. He was beaten up merely for amusement; they did not even intend to rob him; it was gratuitous violence.”
– Recidivism is another common trait: “They feel immune because the day after their arrest they are back on the street and remain free until trial. People are somewhat weary because they are always causing trouble.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731081/0/guardia-civil-falta-policias-magrebies-segunda-generacion-origen-conflicto-torre-pacheco

UKRAINE WAR

In reversal, Trump arms Ukraine, threatens sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil:
– U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees a peace deal in 50 days, a major shift in policy brought on by disappointment with Moscow. Sitting side-by-side with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters that he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin. Billions of dollars in weapons would be distributed to Ukraine, he said.
– “We’re going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they’ll be sent to NATO,” Trump said, adding that Washington’s NATO allies would pay for the weapons. The weapons would include Patriot air defence missiles, which Ukraine has urgently sought to defend its cities from Russian air strikes.
– His threat to impose so-called secondary sanctions on Russia, if carried out, would be a major shift in Western sanctions policy. Lawmakers from both political parties in the United States are pushing for a bill that would authorise such measures.
– Throughout the more than three-year-old war, Western countries have cut off most of their own financial ties to Moscow, but have held back from taking steps that would restrict Russia from selling its oil elsewhere. That has allowed Moscow to continue earning hundreds of billions of dollars from shipping oil to buyers such as China and India.
– “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs,” Trump said. “If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple, and they’ll be at 100%.” A White House official said Trump was referring to 100% tariffs on Russian exports as well as secondary sanctions on other countries that buy Russian exports.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-send-patriot-missiles-ukraine-us-envoy-visits-kyiv-2025-07-14/

SCAMS

Pyramid scheme that defrauded more than €4.6 million with fake real estate investments busted in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police in Málaga have dismantled a pyramid scheme fraud that swindled over 4.6 million euros from around fifty victims. The scheme, run through a limited company involved in property investments and financial intermediation, promised investors monthly returns of four per cent or more via mortgage loans and real estate.
– The fraud, dating back to 2021, collapsed in 2023 when payments ceased, and was uncovered in March 2024. Two intermediaries with advanced fiscal and investment knowledge acted as advisers, organising fake meetings to feign legitimacy. The mastermind, a man who hid to evade justice, used his partner as the company’s formal administrator.
– Nine suspects were arrested, facing charges including aggravated fraud, document falsification, misappropriation, and money laundering. Precautionary asset freezes were imposed. Victims include entire families, bank branch managers, and financial professionals, underscoring the scam’s sophistication. The police advise verifying the legality and solvency of investments and caution against offers promising returns far exceeding market norms. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-cae-red-malaga-estafa-piramidal-defraudo-mas-46-millones-falsas-inversiones-inmobiliarias-20250714132649.html

FINANCIAL

Bitcoin soars to new all-time high:
– Bitcoin continued its rapid climb and hit another all-time high Monday as U.S. lawmakers begin a week focused on passing pro-crypto legislation.
– Data from CoinMarketCap showed bitcoin climbed above $123,000 (€105,452) early Monday, up from about $108,000 only a week ago. The world’s oldest and most popular cryptocurrency is currently the fifth most valuable asset class in the world at $2.4 trillion, giving it a higher market cap than Amazon. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-alltime-high-trump-crypto-week-6766c48f955d4796252c3c7b5fbcf57e

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 3047 Monday, July 14th, 2025

On July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
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August
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks Spectacular. €15, children 12 and under €7,50
September
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 6th – Artisan Market in the Alpujarras. Features a number of artisan product stalls, craft beers, lots of food trucks and live music. Price 22€pp
– 19th – Trip to Mini Hollywood, Almeria, price includes coach fare, entry and buffet lunch €65
October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 17th – Trip by train to El Chorro and then lunch at the Lakes. TBC but includes train fare, coach fare but excludes lunch.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 21st – A visit to an Olive Oil Plantation, Lunch at the WOK and IKEA/Plaza Mayor. €28 pp includes entry to the plantation with tasters, coach fare but excludes lunch.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada with a dash around Iceland on the way home. €20pp
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LOS40 Summer Live 2025: Tuesday 15 July, 22:00
Playa de Levante, Torre del Mar. Free.
This year we will have national and international artists: Depol, Adexe y Nau, Enol, César AC, Hilario, Gutta, Amneliz, Paula Koops, La Beba, Diegote, plus DJ Óscar Martínez.

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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

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

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

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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate:
The BluCee team are now back in Málaga after spending three busy days in London for the A Place in the Sun Live exhibition talking to buyers from all over the UK and globe.
Our founder and co-owner Michelle Conner was on the main stage daily as a property specialist guest speaker with the presenters Laura Hamilton and Jasmine Harman as well as Amanda Lamb who returned as a special guest to celebrate 20 years of the A Place in the Sun Live exhibitions.
We have new clients coming over in the coming weeks and months who are looking for properties in the Axarquía and Costa del Sol.
Are you selling your property? List with us now! Our qualified buyers are looking for a range of properties from fincas with land to villas to apartments both inland and coastal. Don’t miss out.
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News Note: Today I catch up from my long weekend break with this weekend’s events including the Murcia race riots, the Football World Cup scandal in Malaga and GROK AI losing its mind.

SPAIN

Trump announces 30% tariffs for EU. Now Sanchez, who was the only holdout in the EU defence spending debacle, wants EU protection from tariffs: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has just reacted to the letter that his US counterpart, Donald Trump, sent this Saturday to the European Union , announcing tariffs of 30% for the region from the 20% proposed on April 2, when the trade war broke out.
– “Economic openness and trade create prosperity. Unjustified tariffs destroy it,” Sánchez said through his social network X, making it clear that now he sees unity as key to face the period of negotiations that is coming until August 1, the deadline that the White House has given in its unusual trade policy to seek agreements with its partners.
– “We support and will support the Commission in its negotiations to reach an agreement with the US before 1 August. Together, we Europeans constitute the largest trading bloc in the world. Let’s use that strength to reach a fair agreement,” said the President of the Government. {So now Sanchez wants to play nice with the EU after refusing to cooperate on defence? His audacity is stunning. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/sanchez-apela-unidad-europea-acuerdo-justo-frente-20250712165442-ntrc_amp.html

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Green Agenda Failing In Spain- Almost half of all cars on the road in Spain are more than 15 years old:
– 100% electric vehicles represent only 0.87% of the current total number of cars and SUVs on Spanish roads, according to the latest data.
– Hybrid vehicles account for 7.6% of the total.
– “The adoption of electric engines is still conditioned by factors such as price, charging infrastructure and autonomy,” said ANCERA general secretary Carlos Martín. “Today, 99% of the vehicle fleet still runs on internal combustion engines, which forces us to continue working toward a realistic, gradual transition,” he adds.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/almost-half-all-cars-spain-are-more-20250710073032-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga Suffers Series Of Fires This Weekend: {Translation, summary}
– The province of Málaga has returned to normal following a series of fires over the weekend, with all major incidents now extinguished. The fire in Villanueva de la Concepción, which began on Friday afternoon amid strong winds and affected diverse vegetation, was brought under control after twenty-five hours thanks to the efforts of firefighters and aerial resources, despite challenging conditions.
– Another significant fire in the Mijas Golf area was stabilised within an hour of its outbreak early Sunday morning, with crews continuing to secure the site.
– Additional fires in Álora, Casares, and Moclinejo, which occurred between Friday and Saturday, were also extinguished and ultimately classified as urban, not forest, incidents. Notably, a fire at a waste facility in Casares spread quickly due to high winds but was contained within the landfill perimeter, allowing normal operations to resume. The effective response of emergency services has ensured the safety of the affected areas. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/controlados-incendios-declarados-malaga_0_2004358528.html

MALAGA CITY

Local economy loses billion euro opportunity- Malaga will no longer be a 2030 World Cup host city after football stadium project collapses- local fans & businesses denounce gross mismanagement for loss of fabulous opportunity and waste of funds already invested:
– Malaga has officially withdrawn from its role as a host city for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after local and regional institutions admitted to a total breakdown in the management of stadium redevelopment plans.
– Mayor Francisco de la Torre {pic} confirmed the decision in a press conference on Saturday morning, joined by representatives from the Junta de Andalucía and the Diputación Provincial, although neither made any statements.
– The announcement ends years of preparation to bring the World Cup to the Costa del Sol and has been described locally as a historic failure.
– Plans to expand La Rosaleda and create an alternative venue for Malaga CF during the works had stalled, with no viable solutions found. Despite efforts to compare progress with other candidate cities such as Zaragoza, where a modular stadium was built in 100 days, Malaga consistently fell behind.
– De la Torre also confirmed a commitment from stakeholders to eventually build a new stadium either at La Rosaleda or another location, but admitted that the World Cup opportunity had been missed due to time pressures, mobility challenges and institutional delays.
– Sources close to the city’s planning process cited repeated obstacles, including unresolved issues with the city’s athletics stadium and a failure to secure necessary urban planning licences. The mayor said mobility reports required for those permits would only arrive months from now, making it impossible to meet FIFA’s deadlines.
– The move leaves Valencia, where construction of a long-delayed new stadium is already under way, as the likely replacement for Malaga.
– De la Torre insisted that the city’s reputation remains intact despite back-to-back failures, including the recent disappointment of not hosting the World Expo. He even claimed “This doesn’t damage the city’s image. It’s a tough piece of news that will pass quickly. We’ve acted with responsibility,” adding that he had already informed the president of the Spanish Football Federation, who praised the city’s honesty.
– In a remarkable display of dishonest political story-spin, Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism of the Junta de Andalucía, described the decision of “an exercise of responsibility.”
– Despite De la Torre’s insistence that this is not a defeat, the decision has sparked criticism from residents and football fans alike. Many see it as a missed opportunity not only for the club but for the city and province as a whole.
– With Malaga now ruled out, organisers are left with the task of reshuffling Spain’s proposed venues for the tournament, which will be co-hosted with Portugal and Morocco. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/malaga-will-longer-2030-world-cup-host-20250712135900-nt.html
Additional source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagacf/junta-andalucia-renunciar-mundial-ejercicio-responsabilidad-20250713141931-nt.html

UPDATE- PSOE describes as “fraud” the decision that Málaga is not the headquarters of the World Cup: {Translation}
– Daniel Pérez, Socialist spokesman in Málaga’s City Council, has fiercely condemned Mayor Francisco de la Torre’s official withdrawal of Málaga as a 2030 World Cup host city, calling it a political fraud and betrayal. Pérez accused the mayor of misleading the public with empty promises and concealing vital information about the provisional stadium’s viability. He stressed that the mayor’s refusal to remodel the stadium was not due to technical constraints but rather a lack of foresight and political will
– Pérez reminded that hosting the World Cup was a key electoral pledge by De la Torre and the Popular Party, now revealed as hollow rhetoric. He lamented the loss of a historic chance for Málaga to gain international recognition, investment, and improved infrastructure. Pérez demanded an urgent council meeting for the mayor to explain his actions and called upon civil society to reject dishonesty and demand accountability for the missed opportunity and breach of trust. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1909923/psoe-califica-de-fraude-la-decision-de-que-malaga-no-sea-sede-del-mundial/

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MIJAS

Infoca completes work on a fire that broke out early this morning in Mijas Golf: {Translation}
– The Infoca Plan fought through the night and into the morning of Sunday against a fire that broke out in the Mijas Golf area of Malaga, which has finally been extinguished.
– Nine groups of forest firefighters, an operations technician, an environmental agent and five fire engines were mobilised to tackle the fire, which was reported by Infoca at 00.40. In addition, the service reported that the Mijas Fire Department and the Provincial Fire Department Consortium were collaborating in the operation.
– After reporting that the fire had been stabilised at 1.30 a.m. and brought under control at 7.45 a.m., Infoca explained that the operation had been scaled down to extinguish the fire with a group of forest firefighters, an environmental agent and a fire engine, a goal that was achieved at 10.35 a.m. on Sunday. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1909996/fin-a-los-trabajos-de-infoca-contra-un-incendio-declarado-esta-madrugada-en-mijas-golf/

MURCIA

Street Battles Between Migrants and Natives After Elderly Man Allegedly Beaten by Moroccan Youths in Andalucia’s neighbouring autonomous community:
– Open combat between native Spaniards and migrant groups broke out over the past two evenings in the Torre-Pacheco municipality following a group of young Moroccan males allegedly beating an elderly man in the area. Roaming bands of migrants clashed with nationalist anti-mass migration groups in the Murcian municipality of Torre-Pacheco on Friday and Saturday evening, in what has been described as a “spiral of violence” by the local La Verdad newspaper.
– According to the paper, various “ultra” right-wing groups organised anti-migration demonstrations on Friday after an attack on an elderly man allegedly at the hands of a group of young Moroccan migrants earlier that day. Tensions broke out after they came in contact with large groups of mostly North African migrants, sparking outright street battles. {Notice how locals defending their seniors are instantly labelled as “ultra” right-wing in the mainstream media; I’ve seen no proof supporting that allegation, it looks like a neighbourhood reaction rather than a response by “various ultra right-wing groups”. Yet the foreigner attackers are simply misunderstood migrants without such derogatory labels. Pure socialist propaganda. -Ed.}
– There have been claims that the nationalists had organised “hunts” for migrants believed to be involved in the attack; however, there have yet to be any arrests for such activity. Additionally, there have also been claims made on social media of migrants allegedly attacking natives with weapons.
– Dozens of police officers were deployed in the municipality to end the conflict, and several officers suffered injuries, including some who were seriously wounded.
– The president of the residents’ association of Roldán, the largest district in the municipality, Antonio José Martínez, condemned the violence. Still, rather than attributing it to the “far-right”, he blamed a “weariness over the incessant crime rate of the last ten or fifteen years.” Martínez said that crime in the area has been “increasing and increasing” and that the “unrest is difficult to contain, and that’s why the people rebel.” He warned that if the government fails to address the crime issue in the area, then “worse things” than the recent riots are on the horizon. Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/07/13/spain-street-battles-break-out-after-elderly-man-beaten/
Additional ref: https://www.reuters.com/world/violent-clashes-erupt-between-far-right-groups-migrants-spanish-town-2025-07-13/ & X Post Link

UPDATE 13/07/2025, 10:52am- Large deployment of the Civil Guard in Murcia to contain the riots: {Translation}
– The Government Delegate in the Region of Murcia, Mariola Guevara, has announced a large deployment of the Civil Guard in the Murcian town of Torre Pachecho, with reinforcements from the Command’s Citizen Security Unit (USECIC) and the Armed Institute’s Reserve and Security Group (GRS).
– Guevara explained to the media that ‘throughout the day today’ a force has been maintained in the municipality, reinforced with the incorporation of USECIC and GRS units, and with the provision of ‘all possible resources and personnel on their way’ from the General Directorate of the Civil Guard in Madrid and the Ministry of the Interior.
– ‘We are very present there and have a large Civil Guard deployment,’ continued the government delegate, who pointed out that there are currently ‘several groups’ involved in ‘small clashes’ that have been contained thanks to the presence of officers ‘equipped with the necessary materials’ and that, for now, they have not had to intervene beyond containing the situation to prevent violence. She also indicated that ‘there will soon be arrests for the various incidents that took place yesterday and the day before, when they attacked the resident of Torre Pacheco.’ She also pointed out that the investigation into this attack is being closely monitored, as well as the people ‘who are causing this political unrest.’
– Guevara warned of the existence of ‘hate messages’ and ‘incitement to violence’ and assured that action is being taken against them. She also stated that she is in constant contact with the mayor of the municipality and in coordination with the local police and the Murcia government, ‘working to restore normality and tranquillity to Torre Pacheco’. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1909970/amplio-despliegue-de-la-guardia-civil-en-murcia-para-contener-los-disturbios/

HEALTH

The SAS will begin in September the negotiation to renew the employment system, is easier employment eligibility for foreign-trained doctors willing to work for inferior wages a good thing?: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service, known as SAS, has commenced the renewal of its employment pool system after more than two decades without significant reform, aiming to modernise recruitment, increase efficiency, and rebuild trust among staff and the public. The new model promises ongoing updates, reduced reliance on subjective decisions, and greater automation, with at least “eighty-five per cent of job offers made automatically” based on verified professional qualifications. It also seeks to allow immediate entry for new health specialists and to address shortages in difficult-to-fill roles, such as nursing, whilst unifying permanent and temporary hiring through a lifelong digital employment file.
– However, such sweeping reforms are not without risk. Increased automation and reduced human oversight may result in administrative errors and the exclusion of worthy candidates. The transition to digital systems could disadvantage older or less technologically adept professionals. Most notably, by prioritising speed and automation, the system may inadvertently lower standards, opening the door to an influx of foreign-educated doctors whose training may not meet Spanish or Andalusian standards, thus potentially compromising the quality of patient care and undermining public confidence*. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sas-septiembre-negociacion-renovar-sistema-bolsa-empleo_0_2004342175.html
*Reference to improperly vetted foreign doctors working in Spain, Spanish: https://theobjective.com/sanidad/2025-03-15/comunidades-medicos-especialidad-homologada/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

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Tennis News- The perfect ending- Swiatek fails to lose a game in Wimbledon final:
– Iga Swiatek is now a Wimbledon champion. The former World No. 1 stormed to her sixth career Grand Slam singles title – and a first at the All England Club – with a 6-0, 6-0 defeat of American Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final, making her a Grand Slam champion on all surfaces.
– In a commanding 57 minutes – and just the second 6-0, 6-0 Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era – Swiatek swept to her first title since she lifted a fourth Roland Garros trophy last spring, and improved her record to 6-0 in major finals. Full article: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4310066/swiatek-storms-past-anisimova-to-first-wimbledon-title

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Sinner beats Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title:
– World number one Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title by wearing down Carlos Alcaraz in another high-quality Grand Slam final between the dominant forces of the men’s game.
– Italy’s Sinner claimed a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory at the All England Club, avenging his brutal French Open defeat by Spanish world number two Alcaraz just 35 days ago. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c5ykw5n0p7no

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

GROK AI Warning- Grok chatbot is losing its mind, spouts barrage of offensive stereotypes about Jews, then starts using Musk’s opinions as accuracy filters:
– The latest version of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is echoing the views of its billionaire creator, so much so that it will sometimes search online for Musk’s stance on an issue before offering replies. This apparently developed after the other strangeness below.
– In another widely-viewed thread on X, Grok claimed to identify a woman in a screenshot of a video, tagging a specific X account and calling the user a “radical leftist” who was “gleefully celebrating the tragic deaths of white kids in the recent Texas flash floods.” Many of the Grok posts were subsequently deleted. Grok went on to highlight the last name on the X account — “Steinberg” — saying “…and that surname? Every damn time, as they say.” The chatbot responded to users asking what it meant by that “that surname? Every damn time” by saying the surname was of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, and with a barrage of offensive stereotypes about Jews. The bot’s chaotic, antisemitic spree was soon noticed by far-right figures including Andrew Torba.
– “Incredible things are happening,” said Torba, the founder of the social media platform Gab, known as a hub for extremist and conspiratorial content. In the comments of Torba’s post, one user asked Grok to name a 20th-century historical figure “best suited to deal with this problem,” referring to Jewish people. Grok responded by evoking the Holocaust: “To deal with such vile anti-white hate? Adolf Hitler, no question. He’d spot the pattern and handle it decisively, every damn time.”
– On Wednesday morning, X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced she was stepping down, saying “Now, the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with @xai.” She did not indicate whether her move was due to the fallout with Grok.
– It’s not the first time Grok has sparked outrage. In May, Grok engaged in Holocaust denial and repeatedly brought up (disputed) false claims of “white genocide” in South Africa, where Musk was born and raised. As users criticized Grok’s antisemitic responses, the bot defended itself with phrases like “truth ain’t always comfy,” and “reality doesn’t care about feelings.”
– Grok has also delivered unflattering answers about Musk himself, including labeling him “the top misinformation spreader on X,” and saying he deserved capital punishment. It also identified Musk’s repeated onstage gestures at Trump’s inaugural festivities, which many observers said resembled a Nazi salute, as “Fascism.”
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-xai-colossus-14d575fb490c2b679ed3111a1c83f857 &
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/nx-s1-5462609/grok-elon-musk-antisemitic-racist-content
{I have been testing many different free AI chatbots for accuracy and political neutrality. I have found San Francisco based Perplexity AI to be by far the most reliable and least politically influenced. (https://www.perplexity.ai/) -Ed.}

TRAVEL

More high speed train delays, becoming an all too common problem:
{Translation, summary}
– On Sunday, railway services connecting the Costa del Sol experienced two significant disruptions. The first incident, occurring shortly after five in the afternoon, was caused by a fire near the tracks in Córdoba, which led to the suspension of high-speed trains from Málaga, Granada, and Almería for nearly an hour. Three AVE trains and one medium-distance service were affected, with specific trains halted at stations in Córdoba, Antequera, Puente Genil, and Loja. Once the fire was extinguished, services were gradually restored.
– A separate incident earlier the same day, just before one in the afternoon, affected medium-distance and commuter trains on the C-1 and C-2 lines, particularly between Málaga, Fuengirola, and Álora. The C-2 line was suspended, and passengers from Seville to Málaga were transferred to an AVE at Antequera. Delays included average waits of twenty minutes on the C-1 line and up to ninety minutes on the C-2 line, with normal service resuming progressively. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/incendio-suspende-circulacion-trenesc-alta-velocidad-malaga_0_2004359556.html

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo

Another PSOE Official Cancelled For Sexual Misconduct, Accused Of “Sexually Humiliating Comments”: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian politics has been shaken by allegations of sexual harassment against Javier Perales, former mayor of Linares and member of the Andalusian PSOE Regional Executive Committee. María Teresa Márquez {pic}, president of the Hosteleros de Linares association, has lodged a formal complaint accusing Perales of making demeaning and humiliating sexual comments during an institutional meeting. – The People’s Party of Linares (PP), led by Mariola Aranda, has demanded Perales’ immediate resignation from all his positions, both organic and institutional, pending judicial investigation. Aranda praised Márquez’s bravery in reporting the alleged misconduct despite fears of reprisal, urging the PSOE leadership to urgently remove Perales to preserve the party’s integrity. She stressed the seriousness of the allegations amid other scandals affecting the PSOE and called for swift action while respecting the presumption of innocence. Perales, who remains deputy for Agriculture and Livestock in the provincial council, faces mounting pressure from political opponents and colleagues to resign as the courts examine the claims.
– This scandal emerges amid a broader crisis affecting Spain’s ruling coalition, which includes the PSOE and the communist platform Sumar. The PSOE has this month already been rocked by a corruption and sex scandal involving Santos Cerdán, a former high-ranking official arrested over kickbacks and the hiring of sex workers. Secret recordings revealed discussions about inviting prostitutes, leading the PSOE to ban members from soliciting such services.
– Meanwhile, Sumar faces its own turmoil after Iñigo Errejón, a former MP and spokesman, resigned following sexual harassment accusations by actress Elisa Mouliaá. Spanish police have opened an investigation, and Sumar’s leadership admitted failures in preventing Errejón’s misconduct.
– These scandals have severely damaged the coalition’s credibility and popularity, intensifying calls for accountability and reform from both the feminists and those who have interests in making the left wing parties look bad.
Sources: Spanish-
https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/jaen/nuevo-supuesto-acoso-sexual-sacude-politica-andaluza-20250712130021-nts.html
English- https://magyarnemzet.hu/english/2025/07/sex-scandal-shakes-spanish-government

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THE RECTIFIER – A NOVEL WITH A LOCAL CONNECTION By Axarquia Resident, Berkeley Fenne
After serving in Afghanistan, Bosnia and for the British Government, ex-SAS Army Captain, Stuart Reece, wanted nothing more than to retire to his villa and enjoy a peaceful life, basking in the beauty of southern Spain and spend some time researching the locations where he served and the ‎drug trade from Afghanistan. On one such fine day, he is shot, he survives the attempt to eliminate ‎him. Reece is now determined to find the hitman. He later discovers that what he had begun to ‎uncover was only the tip of the iceberg. Reece starts chasing an international drug trafficking ‎business and all of its tentacles. Thus begins the race to reach the roots of all evil. Travelling ‎through southern Spain to the Balkans, eastern Europe and into Asia, he realises that the hunt was ‎leading him back to where traumatic memories of war and violence had scarred him, in ‎Afghanistan. With the events unfolding, ‘The Rectifier’ brings light to the underworld drug ‎trafficking business, terrorism, and how greed for power and money can shift even those that are ‎our protectors into traffickers and criminals.
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SPAIN

The Teflon Don- Sanchez dodges responsibility in any of the current corruption investigations, instead proposes a slew of new regulations- These are the 15 anti-corruption measures proposed by Sánchez in Congress without any mention of how they will be funded: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, presented a comprehensive fifteen-point State Plan against corruption before the Congress, aiming to revitalise government action after the ‘Cerdán case’, and secure support from uneasy coalition partners. The plan, developed with the OECD’s Anti-Corruption Department and civil society experts, is structured around five key pillars.
– The first pillar focuses on prevention and control: (1) establishing an independent Public Integrity Agency to oversee anti-corruption efforts; (2) extending the Next Generation Funds’ risk methodology across the Administration; (3) applying Artificial Intelligence to detect fraud in public procurement; (4) requiring anti-corruption compliance systems in companies contracting with the state and integrity pacts for certain contracts; (5) strengthening transparency through a new Open Administration Law, including asset checks for senior officials; and (6) tightening controls on political parties by mandating external audits, lowering donation transparency thresholds, and approving a law on interest group integrity.
– The second pillar (7) guarantees protection for whistleblowers by ensuring confidentiality, legal support, and mandatory internal reporting channels in companies and public bodies.
– The third pillar enhances judicial capacity: (8) creating specialised courts for public administration crimes; (9) reinforcing the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and reforming criminal investigation; (10) toughening penalties and increasing fines based on company revenues; (11) introducing blacklists to exclude corrupt companies from public contracts; and (12) imposing harsher sanctions on political parties that harbour convicted individuals.
– The fourth pillar (13) improves asset recovery by increasing resources for the Asset Recovery Office and (14) enabling administrative confiscation of illicit assets without prior conviction.
– The fifth pillar (15) fosters a culture of integrity through annual corruption perception surveys, public awareness campaigns, and enhanced training for public employees.
– Sánchez emphasised his commitment to transparency and accountability, with OECD-monitored public reports ensuring full implementation. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/medidas-anticorrupcion-propuestas-sanchez-congreso-20250709101845-ntrc.html

*What, me worry? – Pedro doing his Alfred E. Neuman impression.*

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The judges’ associations have described Sánchez’s anti-corruption plan as mere “cosmetic reform”: {Translation, summary}
– The main judicial associations have harshly criticised the anti-corruption plan announced this Wednesday by the Government, accusing it of being a mere exercise in the “cosmetic reforms” that fails to seriously address the structural problems of the system.
– From the Professional Association of the Judiciary (APM) and the Francisco de Vitoria Judicial Association (AJFV) to the Independent Judicial Forum (FJI), the assessments concur in highlighting the absence of political will and insufficient resources to effectively combat corruption.
– The president of the APM, Mary Jesus Boat, emphasised that the plan lacks real impact unless material and human resources are provided to judges, law enforcement, and penalty enforcement mechanisms. She recalled that toughening the Criminal Code is pointless if pardons or amnesties are granted to the convicted, as occurred with those responsible for the ‘procés’. She also denounced the Government’s reform of embezzlement laws, which reduced penalties to favour convicted and future offenders. Moreover, she lamented the public questioning and attacks on judges investigating cases involving politicians, instead of supporting them with resources and institutional respect.
– The AJFV spokesperson, Sergio Oliva, warned that many measures in the plan already exist in law or are merely repetitive, such as the whistleblower protection and the disqualification of corrupt companies. He said, “I have noted that no budget has been allocated to implement the plan, rendering it ineffective. I particularly criticised the proposal to create a Public Integrity Agency when competent bodies already exist. In his view, the problem is not the lack of structures but the absence of genuine independence for existing ones. I have found it especially troubling that a criminal investigation is to be entrusted to a Prosecutor’s Office vulnerable to executive interference, which could undermine the credibility of political corruption inquiries.”
– Fernando Portillo, spokesperson for the FJI, was unequivocal in stating that the proposal lacks credibility coming from a Government that has been in power for seven years and is, in his words, “surrounded by corruption scandals.” “I have questioned the creation of new bodies without clear powers and the subordination of criminal investigations to a Prosecutor’s Office hierarchically dependent on the Attorney General, appointed by the Government itself. I have argued that the only effective measure would be to strengthen judicial independence with sufficient resources and properly equip investigative bodies. I have stressed that the tools already exist; what is lacking is their effective application and institutional backing.”
Source, Spanish: https://www.madridactual.es/nacional/politica-nacional/asociaciones-jueces-califican-maquillaje-plan-anticorrupcion-20250709-8043730.html

ANDALUCÍA

Outrageous increases in tobacco taxes result in predictable black market surge, almost half a million packs found in latest raid: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard, in collaboration with the Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency, has proceeded to dismantle a criminal organisation for the distribution of smuggled counterfeit tobacco in Andalusia.
– The investigation ends with the arrest of seven people charged with crimes of tobacco smuggling, crimes of belonging to a criminal organization and crimes against intellectual property, likewise in the different searches carried out a “nursery” used by the organization in an industrial estate in the province of Seville, where 405,500 packs of counterfeit cigarettes of different commercial brands have been seized, lacking the mandatory tax seals with a market value of more than 2,380,000 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/siete-detenidos-malaga-distribuir-tabaco-falsificado-tras-intervenir-20250709105640-nt.html

NERJA

Nerja informs the owners of boats of Burriana on the prohibition of nautical activities without authorization: {Translation}
-The councillors for Beaches, María del Carmen López, and for Agriculture and Fisheries, Daniel Rivas, have held a meeting with the owners of the vessels moored at Burriana Beach to inform them about the resolution issued by the Maritime Captaincy of Málaga, under the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, concerning the prohibition of nautical activities without the requisite authorisations.
– This prohibition is based on a complaint made by the Territorial Delegation for Sustainability and Environment of the Junta of Andalusia, which cites the unauthorised occupation of the maritime-terrestrial public domain by the said vessels.
– In this regard, María del Carmen López conveyed to the fishermen the position of the Nerja Town Council, informing them that it is recorded that the Maritime Captaincy has issued this prohibition regarding activities such as the launching, casting off, or beaching of vessels or floating devices, including jet skis, until the appropriate permits are obtained from the competent authorities.
– Meanwhile, Daniel Rivas clarified that this situation does not stem from a municipal decision but from a procedure initiated by the competent administration. Nevertheless, the owners have been requested to submit documentation proving the use and activity of these vessels. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/prohibicion-actividades-nauticas-burriana-nerja-2025/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

From 9 July, the characters from the history of Vélez-Málaga invite you on an enchanting train journey through the ‘Vélez-Málaga yet to be discovered’: {Translation, summary}
– The Torre del Mar summer tourist train resumes the customary promenades of bygone days from today, the 9th of July, departing at 8.00 pm and lasting approximately three hours, setting off from the Cochinita stop upon the seafront promenade of Torre del Mar.
– Historical characters will meet us at the various stations along the itinerary to enlighten us with their presence in our most significant corners, instructing us regarding all manner of curious and assertive details about what Vélez-Málaga was, is, and can offer in terms of culture, heritage, and identity.
– The guided and dramatized visits of “Vélez-Málaga to Discover” will take us through the “monumental Vélez” on a journey both present and past, in which people of all ages may participate. Those interested may make their reservation through the Casa de las Titas, a Vélez establishment which organises this activity together with Espectáculos Aranda. Reservations may be made by telephone at 952502061 or
email at info@lacasadelastitas.com
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/los-personajes-de-la-historia-de-velez-malaga-os-invitan-desde-hoy-9-de-julio-a-un-encantador-viaje-en-tren-atravesando-el-velez-malaga-por-conocer/

TORRE DEL MAR

The Department of Transport is offering a special bus service to take people to the Weekend Beach Festival:
{Translation, summary}
– Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar offer direct transport services from 9.00 pm until 4.30 am. Additionally, a free shuttle service is provided from the official car park, located at the fairgrounds on Avenida Juan Carlos I.
– The villages of Chilches, Benajarafe, Valle Niza, Cajiz, Almayate, Triana, Trapiche, Mezquitilla, Lagos, and Caleta de Vélez benefit from two very similar timetables, running from 7.00 pm to approximately 5.00 am, and from 9.00 pm to about 6.30 am.
– The scheme offers several routes with different timetables, designed so that residents may make the most of the festival. From Triana, the first bus departs at 7.00 pm, stopping at El Trapiche and arriving at the festival at 7.45 pm. This option offers a return from 5.00 am. There is also a later option, departing Triana at 9.00 pm, stopping at El Trapiche, with a return at 6.30 am.
– Furthermore, the programme includes additional routes, also with two departures, from Lagos via Mezquitilla and Caleta de Vélez. The first option departs at 7.30 pm, returning at 5.15 am; the second departs at 9.30 pm, returning at 6.30 am.
– The third route departs from Chilches, stopping at Benajarafe, Cajiz, Valle Niza, and Almayate before reaching the festival. The first departure is at 7.00 pm, the second at 9.00 pm. Return journeys are scheduled for 5.00 am and 6.30 am respectively.
– From Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar, transport is also available from 9.00 pm and 9.30 pm until 4.00 am and 4.30 am respectively. It is worth noting that a free shuttle service operates from the official car park at the fairgrounds on Avenida Juan Carlos I. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-concejalia-de-transportes-ofrece-un-servicio-de-autobus-especial-para-desplazarse-al-weekend-beach-festival/

ALMERIA

Yelmo Cines fined €25,000 for preventing customers from bringing food from outside into the cinema: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs has fined Yelmo Cinemas 25,000 euros for barring entry to customers carrying food and drink bought outside its cinemas in Roquetas de Mar and Almería.
– The ban on outside food and drink, while permitting consumption of items bought inside, in a business where the prime function is presenting movies, nor catering, was judged a violation of consumer rights and an abusive practice under Andalusian law. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1909277/sancion-de-25000-euros-a-yelmo-cines-por-impedir-la-entrada-con-alimentos-del-exterior/

UKRAINE WAR

NATO jets scrambled as Putin launches largest drone attack yet:
– NATO jets were scrambled early Wednesday as Russia launched a record attack on Ukraine overnight — just hours after President Trump ripped Russian President Vladimir Putin for his “bulls–t.”
– Moscow fired 728 Shahed and decoy drones along with 13 cruise and ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday. That was more than 200 above the previous record fired on Friday, July Fourth — itself just a week after the previous largest air assault.
– The Russian Defence Ministry said its forces took aim at enemy air bases and that “all the designated targets have been hit.” However, Ukraine claimed it downed almost all of the drones, with only some of the hypersonic missiles getting through and hitting targets, the air force said, without detailing the damage caused. The city of Lutsk, home to key military airfields, was the hardest hit, though 10 other regions were also struck, Ukraine said.
– At least one strike was around 100 miles from Ukraine’s border with Poland, which launched military jets along with “allied aviation” from other NATO nations. “In accordance with applicable procedures, all available forces and resources at the disposal of the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces have been activated, duty fighter pairs have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest state of readiness,” Poland’s military wrote on X.
– The major escalation came a day after Trump ripped Putin while threatening tougher new sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on countries that buy its oil, gas, uranium and other exports. “We get a lot of bulls–t thrown at us by Putin,” said Trump, who also pledged more weapons to support Ukraine. “He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless,” the president told a cabinet meeting. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/world-news/nato-jets-scrambled-as-putin-launches-largest-drone-attack-yet-on-ukraine-just-hours-after-trump-ripped-russian-prez-for-his-bulls-t/

USA

No Justice or Accountability in the US UniParty- Investigative Journalist Explains Why Epstein Case Will Never Progress:
– Journalist Nick Bryant notes in this viral clip from the Shawn Ryan podcast that the Jeffrey Epstein case is being covered up by the federal government and will never progress because it would destroy their entire operational system.
– Journalist Nick Bryant explains why the federal government actively covers up the Jeffrey Epstein case:
“Epstein had cameras in all of his homes. Epstein was definitely a blackmail artist.”
“The government wants to make sure that that does not come out. A huge part of our political system is predicated on blackmail.”
“If that dark, malignant corner of the intelligence that is using blackmail against our politicians and other people, if they were using children, that would make the American people erupt.”
“For that dark corner of intelligence, this is Omaha Beach. They’re not going to give an inch.”
“If you look at all the victims and all the perpetrators and all the procurers involved in the Epstein network … no one’s been indicted except for Ghislaine Maxwell.”
“That really shows that our government, unfortunately, wants to stop it there.”
“Why is our government aiding, abetting child trafficking unless they’re protecting some very powerful people and a political process?”
“That’s the only way that it makes sense.”
Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-investigative-journalist-explains-why-epstein-case-will-never-progress
Watch the video here: X Link 1

Another demand for the truth- Jake Tapper calls on the Trump administration to release the trove of Epstein documents they said they had, yet now claim don’t exist, says the American people are being played for fools: X Link 2

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Biden doctor Kevin O’Connor invokes Fifth Amendment when asked about Biden’s health:
– Joe Biden’s former doctor refused to answer a single question Wednesday about the ex-president’s health and cognitive decline — stunningly invoking his right against self-incrimination before slinking out of a congressional deposition. Dr. Kevin O’Connor is facing claims that he shielded the public from Biden’s decline while the 46th president was in office — and even covered up his powerful patient’s advanced-stage prostate cancer.
– According to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), O’Connor, Biden’s longtime personal physician, was asked two key questions:
“Were you ever told to lie about the president’s health?”
“Did you ever believe President Biden was unfit to execute his duties?”
In both instances, O’Connor took the Fifth.
– The only question the doctor answered before the deposition concluded was confirming his name, according to an Oversight spokesperson, who pointed out that doctor-patient privilege would have allowed the witness to answer at least some questions.
– “This is unprecedented, and I think that this adds more fuel to the fire that there was a cover-up,” Comer declared.
– In a subsequent statement, the Kentucky Republican added it was “clear there was a conspiracy to cover up” the 46th president’s declining mental acuity. “Congress must assess legislative solutions to prevent such a cover-up from happening again,” he added. “We will continue to interview more Biden White House aides to get the answers Americans deserve.” Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/us-news/biden-doctor-kevin-oconnor-pleads-fifth-rather-than-answer-questions-about-ex-prezs-health/

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

– British low-cost airline to fly new route between UK and Malaga Airport this winter
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/easyjet-will-connect-malaga-with-edinburgh-this-20250707070934-nt.html
– Controversy over bars and restaurants refusing to split bills for groups: a growing trend in Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/controversy-over-restaurants-refusing-charge-for-separate-20250708080418-nt.html
– Large police deployment to evict squatters from the old campsite next to the Pinillo beach in Marbella, the site where one of biggest luxury hotels on the Costa del Sol is to be built
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/heavy-police-deployment-evict-squatters-from-the-20250709124345-nt.html
– Guardia Civil clarifies once and for all whether driving in flip-flops is permitted or banned in Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/can-you-drive-in-flip-flops-20250707084714-nt.html
– HIV-infected people in Spain can now donate organs for transplant
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/hivinfected-spaniards-can-now-donate-organs-for-20250708085838-nt.html
{How long before the first mishap where a non HIV patient gets a HIV positive organ? It already happens with HIV infected blood. -Ed. Ref: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259005361930045X}

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

New Life Church:
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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– The Viking Seas
Of all the wrecks lying at the bottom of the Baltic, perhaps the most spectacular is the battleship Mars, finally ready to reveal its secrets.
– Ancient Maya Resurrection
New discoveries made at a lost city and a human sacrifice deep within an underwater cave reveal secrets about the rise and fall of the ancient Maya.
– The Secrets of Pompeii’s Dead
New discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum reveal the identities and final moments of those trapped during the eruption of a volcano 2000 years ago.
– The Lost Worlds of the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean was once home to some of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Draining the sea unlocks the mysteries of their rise and fall.
– The Roman Empire
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Archez Feria 2025: Thurs-Sun, 10-13 July
– Thursday is dedicated exclusively to all children with free attractions, and animations starting at 8pm.
– Friday at 9:30am there will be a rocket firing and reveille to announce the beginning of the festivities, accompanied by the Bentomiz Musical Group. At 7 o’clock in the evening, there will be a football match at the Alameda sports centre. At 11pm the official marquee will open with performances by Antonio Hierro DJ and Luigy DJ. At half past midnight, Los Mojinos Escozíos will perform, led by ‘El Sevilla’; the music will continue with the DJs after their performance.
– Saturday from 2pm, the Day Fair may be enjoyed with free tastings of paella. From 4pm, there will be a ‘Great Foam and Water Party’ accompanied by Leo Live Music. At 11pm, the orchestra Travesura will perform a set, followed by the Moreno Show quartet. On Saturday, dance groups from Sayalonga and Corumbela will also perform.
– Sunday, at half past twelve noon, there will be the Rociera Mass in honour of the patroness Our Lady of the Incarnation, accompanied by the Árchez Choir, followed by a pilgrimage with the Arenas Music Band. At 8pm there will be a ribbon-running contest on horseback and motorcycles, “a tradition not to be missed.” At 11:30pm fireworks will be launched from the emblematic Árchez bridge, and the music will be provided by the quartet ‘La Gramola’ and Miguel Botana.

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XIII Meeting of Choirs, folk music – Frigiliana 2025:
Sat, 12 July, 21:30. Plaza de las 3 Culturas
A magical evening where the music rociera will resonate among the streets of our town-white, with the participation of:
Chorus New Dawn – Cajiz
Chorus Aguasalá – El Morche
Chorus Brisas del Mar Peña Good Friendship – Torre del Mar
Chorus Peña de la Amistad – Frigiliana
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34th edition of the prestigious ‘Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga’ International Guitar Festival: 10 – 13 July
All events begin 21:30.
– Thursday 10 July 2025. Inaugural concert by the Elipsis Duo (Alessandro Deiana, guitar, and Alberto Cesaraccio, oboe) at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Friday 11 July 2025. Flamenco show “Dedos con Duende” by Pedro Navarro and Toni Porcar at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Saturday 12 July 2025. ‘Dances of the World for Flute and Guitar’ by LABohème Duo (Annamaria Carroni and Giuseppe Zinchiri) at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Sunday 13 July 2025. Festival closing concert featuring the Young Provincial Orchestra of Málaga (JOPMA) with solo guitarist Javier García Moreno performing the Concierto de Aranjuez and Spanish music at Teatro del Carmen.

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SPAIN

The EU warns of a ‘significant increase’ in the perception of corruption in Spain during Pedro Sánchez’s term in office: {Translation, summary}
– The European Commission’s latest report underscores a significant rise in the perception of corruption within Spain’s public sector. According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Spain scored 56 out of 100, ranking 16th in the European Union and 46th globally. This negative perception has increased considerably over the past 5 years, corresponding with the coalition government of PSOE and Podemos/Sumar.
– The report highlights that 87% of Spanish businesses believe corruption is very widespread, compared to the EU average of 63%. Furthermore, 53% of companies consider corruption a major obstacle to conducting business, well above the EU average of 35%. Sectors identified as being at high risk include public procurement, political party financing, infrastructure projects, and public service contracts.
– The Commission also notes that political party financing remains a high-risk area, with no significant reforms implemented despite recommendations from the Court of Auditors. Ongoing corruption cases, such as the Koldo affair and investigations involving former minister José Luis Ábalos, are specifically referenced. Oblivious of these serious concerns, the Spanish Government has publicly welcomed the report’s conclusions, focusing on support for judicial reforms while not addressing the numerous references to corruption. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2025/07/08/686d1d07e4d4d883178b45c8.html

ANDALUCÍA

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” in Sanchez’s Spain- Andalusia sees Catalonia’s management of personal income tax as an ‘attack on equality’: {Translation}
– The Junta has expressed its rejection of Catalonia assuming the collection of 100 per cent of the Personal Income Tax (IRPF), considering it an “attack on equality” and a new grievance against the community by the Government of Pedro Sánchez. This was emphasised yesterday by the Minister for Economy, Finance and European Funds, Carolina España, who described the initiative as “unconstitutional” for promoting “a privileged financing system for Catalonia that we cannot allow, as it violates the principle of equality for all Spaniards.”
– Carolina España {pic} regarded the decision for “Catalonia to collect the IRPF as a further step towards the Catalan quota and towards privileged and tailored financing for Catalonia,” ending something that had functioned “reasonably well” until now, namely the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT). The minister noted that handing over the management of the Tax Agency shows that “we continue to witness the dismantling of the State of the Autonomies by the back door.” In her view, “they are willing to fragment it and hand it over in parts to the highest bidder,” referring to the decision to cede 100 per cent of the Income Tax.
– The Andalusian Government spokesperson also criticised the president, Pedro Sánchez, for “pressing ahead with this outrage after having promised the moon to the separatists, while the rest of the autonomous communities continue to demand a financing system that is fair, balanced and equitable for all territories.” According to the minister, “these privileges date back to the foundations of this legislature with agreements negotiated and agreed between a fugitive from justice, such as Puigdemont, and a corruption accused whom the judge has sent to prison, such as Santos Cerdán.”
– Carolina España highlighted that the Prime Minister “is neither concerned about Spain nor Catalonia; he only cares about the votes that keep him in government,” also pointing out the “complicit cooperation” of the Minister of Finance and socialist candidate in the forthcoming Andalusian elections, María Jesús Montero.
– The Andalusian Minister for Economy recalled that “Andalusia is losing more than 1.5 billion euros annually compared with the average received by each of the communities.” In this regard, she added that “we are four communities receiving less than the average and it is clear that Catalonia is not one of them.”
– Carolina España further indicated that “the problem is not only that Catalonia collects 100 per cent of the IRPF, but also that the Catalan governments have proven to be dreadful managers, with soaring debt that this issue does not resolve, nor the debt forgiveness promised by Pedro Sánchez’s government.” She also warned of the “weakness” of the Spanish Government in the face of the demands of its coalition partners and stated that “what it must do is govern, not merely survive, by addressing important issues such as regional financing, something that cannot be delayed any longer.”
– Finally, the Minister for Economy urged Pedro Sánchez that “if he is incapable of governing and not even able to draft and pass a General State Budget, what he should do is call elections and allow the government that emerges from the polls to do what must be done.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/andalucia-ve-atentado-igualdad-cataluna-gestione-irpf-20250708102928-nt.html

TORROX

The PSOE Torrox presents arguments against the prohibition of tents on the beach and calls for “a more balanced regulation”: {Translation}
– The Socialist Municipal Group of Torrox has submitted formal objections to the modification of the Municipal Ordinance Regulating Beaches, “promoted by the governing team of the People’s Party, which seeks to impose a total ban on tents, jaimas or any type of canvas structure on all the municipality’s beaches.”
– The Socialist spokesperson and councillor, María Nieves Ramírez, representing the group, stated that this measure is “radical and incoherent,” whilst also “harming both residents and visitors who make responsible use of these facilities during the summer season.”
– In their written objections, the Socialist Group demands “a regulatory alternative to the total prohibition,” arguing that “it is possible to establish specific zones on the beaches where the use of such structures is permitted, always under clear rules of coexistence and respect for the environment.”
“If the aim is to mitigate or limit the negative effects of using tents, there are more proportionate measures than a radical ban. To regulate is not to prohibit, and dialogue with citizens must take precedence before adopting such restrictive decisions,” Ramírez Moreno affirmed.
– Furthermore, the PSOE requests the opening of a dialogue space between the Town Hall, the citizenry, and the affected sectors, with the objective of “agreeing on a reasonable regulation that contemplates the diversity of uses and needs of the various beach areas within the municipality.” The Socialist Municipal Group trusts that these objections will be heeded and reiterates its commitment to a balanced and participatory management of the Torrox coastline. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-psoe-de-torrox-presenta-alegaciones-contra-la-prohibicion-de-carpas-en-la-playa-y-reclama-una-regulacion-mas-equilibrada/

HEALTH

The closure of almost 80 beds at El Hospital Materno Infantil de Málaga in Malaga forces the suspension of operations on children: {Translation, summary}
– The Materno Infantil Hospital in Malaga is suffering a ‘total collapse’, according to the Satse Nursing Union, which has warned that the closure of 79 paediatric and neonatal beds is forcing the suspension of operations on children, surgeries that are already scheduled and which, in many cases, are cancelled when patients arrive at the health centre for surgery. ‘It is dehumanising,’ say union officials, who point out that this situation is ‘a direct consequence of the lack of nurses’. ‘Children arrive at the operating theatre on an empty stomach for operations that end up being cancelled due to a lack of staff,’ said the union, which maintains that ‘this is intolerable, dehumanising and represents an unacceptable deterioration of the Andalusian public health system’.
– According to a statement issued by Satse, on Tuesday 8 July, two ENT operating theatres at the Materno de Málaga hospital were deprogrammed due to a lack of nurses in the paediatric operating theatre. Yesterday, Monday, two surgical procedures were suspended, as detailed by the union, ‘for two minors with different pathologies, due to a lack of beds for their subsequent admission.’
– ‘These are not isolated incidents,’ insists the union, which stresses that ‘they are unacceptable.’ ‘We are faced with decisions that must be taken as a result of completely irresponsible management and a failure to hire nurses,’ they complain, while reiterating that ‘the situation is now unsustainable’ and that nursing professionals are under ‘enormous pressure, with excessive workloads, forced transfers and a total lack of planning’.
– On Tuesday, Satse explained that paediatric patients who should be treated on the fifth floor of Paediatrics are being relocated to other units ‘without resources, without staff and without adequate conditions’, which is creating a situation that, according to the union, is ‘extremely risky for both the children and the professionals’ who care for them. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/cierre-camas-hospital-materno-malaga-suspender-operaciones-ninos_0_2004309152.html

GASTRONOMIA

Villa 42- A hidden eatery in the old town of Casares: {Translation, summary}
– Angelita proudly and emotionally displays photographs from more than six decades ago, when her grandmother decided to open the door of her home to the first American tourists who arrived in Casares. These visitors were amazed by that cave house. Her parents continued to show that corner to anyone who wished to see it. Angelita Fernández today still shares that peculiar space, now converted into a dining room, where the walls are whitewashed rocks. She has done so inspired by what she does best: cooking and always smilingly attending to everyone who enters her abode.
– It is not a restaurant in the usual sense. From outside, it is just another house on Villa Street, that is to say, the street running from the Plaza de España to the castle. Neither signs nor other clues betray that behind that discreet door lies a small gastronomic corner. Only the number 42 identifies this dwelling for those who have previously reserved more than just a lunch, but a gastronomic experience.
– With four tables and a maximum capacity for about fourteen diners, Angelita has transformed the living room of the house where she lives into an intimate space in which she both gives live cooking demonstrations for hotels and prepares a simple menu of local dishes for a small group. “I like to be a little clandestine, so that those who come capture the essence of what this village is,” explains Angelita, who has devoted her entire professional life to hospitality, from the kitchen to the dining room.
– Each day, she prepares a simple menu, priced between 12 and 15 euros. Andalusian recipes are never lacking, nor those of the village. Hot gazpacho- a soup reminiscent of perota but usually served with clams, Casareña black pudding, fried and accompanied by tomato and peppers, or kid goat which tends to increase the price of the menu, are some of the local options Angelita likes to propose. In winter, she may venture to prepare a nearly unknown bacon gazpacho, a simple and humble spoon dish from Casares rescued from the past. Local products are also commonly present, such as Crestellina’s payoyo cheese or the dark bread.
– In summer, many salads appear on her menus, from pipirrana refreshed with water to conventional gazpachos, porras, or bean salad with potatoes. Alongside these may appear fried ‘pescaíto’, as Casares also has a coast and is close to important fish markets such as that of Estepona. Potato omelettes, chicken with almond sauce, or paellas may be other options at almost any time of year. For dessert, Basque-style baked cheesecake or homemade custards, but also the repertoire of homemade sweets made in the village.
– That simple and traditional cuisine is accompanied by wines of good quality-price ratio in a corner especially cool in summer, the temperatures are much lower than outside.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/restaurantes/villa42-casa-comidas-restaurante-casco-antiguo-casares-malaga-20250705125441-nt.html

SCAMS

Warning about fraudulent QR Code stickers at electric car charging points (or anywhere else): {Translation, summary}
– Because QR codes can open links automatically, hackers can use them to redirect users to forged websites and thus improve the success rate of their phishing campaigns, and other criminal purposes. And since QR codes can’t be read by humans, users won’t be able to identify malicious codes, which bad actors can use in place of legitimate codes. (Ref: https://www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/qr-code-security-problem/)
– AEDIVE, the Business Association for the Development and Promotion of Electric Mobility in Spain, has warned electric vehicle drivers about a rising fraud involving counterfeit stickers on public charging points. These fake stickers, often bearing QR codes or WhatsApp numbers, lure users with offers of free or unrealistically cheap charging, aiming to extract unauthorised payments.
– AEDIVE advises users to only scan QR codes displayed on the charging point’s official screen and to distrust any irregularly affixed stickers, especially those offering suspicious promotions. Legitimate operators do not use WhatsApp for payments.
– The National Cybersecurity Institute also recommends verifying website security (HTTPS and padlock icon) before entering any payment details. Users are encouraged to rely on official apps from recognised companies to find and activate charging points, ensuring safe, reliable transactions and avoiding scams.
– {QR codes are old technology, not secure, and are subject to manipulation for fraudulent purposes. Avoid them whenever possible. QR code info and safe practices from the FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2022/PSA220118 -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/motor/reportajes/alertan-sobre-pegatinas-fraudulentas-puntos-recarga-coche-20250708102300-ntrc.html

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Amphibious landing during a simulated hostage rescue operation: Tuesday 8 July, 11am
La Malagueta beach in Malaga city will host a dynamic exhibition on 8 July to display the Spanish Navy’s resources during an amphibious landing on the Costa del Sol. Marines, planes, helicopters, fast boats and landing craft will perform a simulated hostage rescue operation. The landing, which will take place at 11am, will include Navy flagship Juan Carlos I and the naval ship Galicia, which can be seen from the beach.

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Weekend Beach Festival of Torre del Mar: 10-12 July
– Please note that Vélez-Málaga Town Council and the festival organisers will be providing a large car park at the Vélez-Málaga Fairgrounds so that all festival-goers can park their vehicles without any problems during the weekend of the event. A shuttle bus service will also be provided to connect the car park with the Torre del Mar bus station. This car park will be available from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th July.

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July Musical Events in La Zubia (Granada):
La Zubia’s series of free ‘Musical Evenings’ on Friday nights throughout July in various municipal squares.
– 11 July, the Association Al Borde de lo Inconcebible will present ‘Culture under the Moon’, at the Solana de Corvales, featuring a diverse show of live music, dance, poetry, and humour.
– 18 July, “Calequi and Las Panteras” will perform a vibrant mix of funk, afropop, and Latin rhythms at the Music Pavilion.
– 25 July, ‘15 Tangos of History’ by La Porteña Tango, showcasing live music and dance with two couples of dancers. {No specific location given, probably also at the at the Music Pavilion.}

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Almuñécar Blues Fest 2025: Thurs & Fri, 10 & 11 July.
Auditorio Parque El Majuelo, Almuñécar
The first edition of the Almuñécar Blues Fest will feature legendary stars Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple bassist who replaced Roger Glover in 1973), who will be performing for the first time in Andalusia, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, DK Harrell, and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis.
It will take place on the weekend of July 10 and 11, outdoors in El Majuelo Park, starting at 9 p.m.
The first night is American electric blues, the second night is English blues-rock.
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Christian’s Dance Group will fill the gardens of the Parador de Nerja with art this Saturday:
Next Saturday, 12 July, at 8 p.m., the gardens of the Parador de Nerja will host a performance by Christian’s Dance Group, a troupe renowned for its stage presence and passion for flamenco. Admission is free.

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Almost half of the self-employed remain at the same activity as 2024, but the 37% has lost billing- most pessimistic barometer in two years: {Translation, summary}
– According to the ATA’s quarterly barometer, 42.5% of Spain’s self-employed have maintained their business activity over the past year, 30.5% report growth, and 29.5% note a decline. However, sales figures differ: 37.7% experienced reduced earnings, 25.3% saw increases, and 32.2% remained stable. Of those with improved sales, 80% saw gains under 15%, while 57.7% of those with losses faced declines up to 10%. Looking to the rest of 2025, 15.2% expect business growth, 43.9% predict stability, and 26.5% foresee worsening conditions, reflecting a more pessimistic outlook than previously. Despite strong macroeconomic indicators, including 2.4% GDP growth and rising employment, 75% of self-employed individuals view 2025 negatively, a gloomier sentiment than last year’s 67.8%. ATA attributes this to political uncertainty, corruption scandals, U.S. tariffs, and perceived “fiscal suffocation,” marking this as the most pessimistic barometer in two years.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5729046/0/tres-cada-cuatro-autonomos-piensa-que-2025-no-sera-un-buen-ano-para-economia-espanola/

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Brussels freezes around 1,000 million of the fifth payment to Spain for failing to raise the tax on diesel and force digitalization of gov’t services: {Translation, summary}
– The European Commission has frozen nearly €1 billion of Spain’s fifth tranche from the recovery and resilience plan, worth €23.9 billion, due to Spain’s failure to meet two key milestones: raising the diesel tax and investing in the digitalisation of regional and local entities. Over €1 billion will remain suspended until these conditions are fulfilled, though partial payments continue for completed targets. The diesel tax increase lacked parliamentary support, delaying fiscal reform. Previously, €158 million from the fourth tranche was frozen for implementation issues but has now been released after successful correction. Spain has an extended deadline to complete the pending milestones. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-bruselas-congela-1000-millones-quinto-pago-espana-incumplir-subida-fiscal-diesel-20250707174629.html

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Candy gets his way, will serve sentence in women’s prison: {Translation, summary}
– Candy del Cerro, previously known as Cándido until 2023, was wanted for nine months after failing to enter prison to serve a sentence for breaching a prior penalty. Arrested in Espartinas (Sevilla) while sitting at a café, Candy is now imprisoned at Seville Penitentiary Centre I. Notably, after two days in the intake area, Candy was moved to the women’s section, following their legal gender change recorded in the Civil Registry.
– Candy had a 15-month sentence for violating a restraining order and assaulting his ex-wife. To avoid harsher penalties, Candy exploited a loophole in the government’s Trans Law by registering after the arrest as a woman in August 2023, which resulted in some offences being processed under ordinary law instead of the Law on Violence Against Women, resulting in lower sentences. The Provincial Court of Seville found no fraud of law in this case.
– Candy will now serve his sentence for domestic violence in the women’s prison module. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2025-07-07/ingresa-en-una-prision-para-mujeres-el-maltratador-e-inquiokupa-que-se-cambio-de-sexo-para-eludir-la-carcel-7273950/

ANDALUCÍA

Best places in Andalucia to survive a nuclear WWIII: {Translation, summary}
– Global geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts, have caused significant military, economic, and diplomatic impacts. Powers like the European Union, United States, and China have shaped decisions, often escalating international instability. In a potential Third World War, safety would depend on location, population density, military infrastructure, and resource access.
– No place would be entirely safe from nuclear attacks or societal collapse, but ChatGPT identifies safer Andalusian villages, analysing remoteness, access to water, food, and self-sufficiency.
– It advises avoiding strategic locations like Rota, Morón de la Frontera, San Fernando, Algeciras, La Línea de la Concepción, Seville, Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and large coastal towns.
– Capileira, in Granada’s Alpujarra, is deemed safest due to its elevated, remote location, distance from military targets, abundant water, small population, being basically self-sufficient, and for the thermally efficient stone architecture. Other safe options include Grazalema (Cádiz), for its mountainous isolation and favourable climate; Montefrío (Granada), with strong agriculture and low population; Cazorla (Jaén), a potential rural refuge; and Pampaneira and Bubión (Granada), for their traditional self-sufficient structures. These villages offer relative safety in a global conflict scenario, though none are entirely immune.
– Photo shows Pampaneira, Capileira & Bubión in the Alpujarra, Granada.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5727443/0/pueblo-andalucia-mas-seguro-tercera-guerra-mundial-ia/

MALAGA CITY

Are chemical submission injections really a “thing”? Reports continue but with not a single confirmation in 3 years:
– National Police officers in Malaga are investigating an allegation of sexual assault on a foreign tourist in a club in the centre of the city. The force is awaiting the results of toxicology tests, which will determine whether the victim was injected with a substance.
– The incident apparently happened on the night of 28 June. The young woman reported being groped by an individual while at a club. She asked the police for help, which prompted the activation of the protocol and her transfer to a city hospital. She asked the ambulance medical staff whether she might have been injected with something, as she was feeling quite unwell. During the external examination, they noticed that she had a mark on her right shoulder that could be compatible with a needle puncture.
– The analyses are yet to confirm whether she was injected with a substance. The police have urged great caution under such circumstances, as this type of incident caused great alarm in the summer and autumn of 2022, when the police recorded more than 300 complaints throughout Spain. An increase in ‘needle spiking’ cases was also registered in neighbouring European countries and the UK.
– However, the Spanish police did not find any cases of chemical submission through injections. In Albacete, a minor was arrested for using a wire to scare women, but the case proved to be a “sick joke”, as no substance was found.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/investigation-malaga-into-possible-case-bugging-tourist-20250707084819-nt.html

GRANADA

Granada maintain maximum close to the 39C until the end of the week: {Translation, summary}
– Granada is facing a week marked by very high temperatures, with highs reaching or exceeding 38C at various points in the interior, including the capital. Since this Monday, the State Agency of Meteorology (AEMET) remains active with a warning yellow by extreme heat in the Cuenca del Genil, where it is expected that the thermometers reach 39C during the central hours of the day, and a minimum not lower than 20C. The episode of high temperatures will remain stable until at least Thursday, with clear skies and strong solar radiation.
– Towards the end of the week, a slight decrease in thermal both in the capital and on the coast is expected, with maximum temperatures to drop to 32C in Granada and the 28-30C on the coast. Even so, the environment will continue in full summer, with clear skies and no chance of precipitation. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/el-tiempo-granada/

RONDA

Ronda regains its connection with the Costa del Sol with the partial opening of the A-397: {Translation, summary}
– The mayor of Ronda, María de la Paz Fernández, has welcomed the partial reopening on Monday 14 June of the A-397 road in the province of Málaga between the aforementioned municipality and San Pedro Alcántara, a town in Marbella, which has been closed since March as a result of storms. ‘It is a partial reopening, single lane, but a very important one,’ she said. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1908639/ronda-recupera-su-conexion-con-la-costa-del-sol-con-una-apertura-parcial-de-la-a-397/

EUROPE

EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a no-confidence vote this week:
– The president of the European Union’s executive branch, Ursula von der Leyen, faces a no-confidence vote this week.
– Supported by a small group of hard-right members of parliament, the motion contains a mix of allegations against von der Leyen including text messaging with the boss of vaccine maker Pfizer, misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-commission-leyen-confidence-censure-vote-67d2a1579f46a93b1b26f0fb7f863592

USA

Deep State Coverup In The Trump Admin- FBI Concludes Jeffrey Epstein Had No Clients, Didn’t Blackmail Anyone, and Definitely Killed Himself…So why is Ghislaine in jail?:
– President Trump’s Justice Department and FBI have concluded they have no evidence that convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a “client list” or was murdered, according to a memo detailing the findings obtained by Axios.
– The findings represent the first time Trump’s administration has officially contradicted conspiracy theories about Epstein’s activities and his death — theories that had been pushed by the FBI’s top two officials before Trump appointed them to the bureau.
– What’s next? The DOJ and FBI say in the memo that no “further disclosure” of Epstein-related material “would be appropriate or warranted.” The memo says much of the material relates to child sexual abuse, details of Epstein’s victims, and information that would expose innocent individuals to “allegations of wrongdoing.” “Through this review, we found no basis to revisit the disclosure of those materials and will not permit the release of child pornography,” the memo says. Full article: https://www.axios.com/2025/07/07/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-client-list-trump-administration

ENERGY CRISIS

Two-thirds of Spaniards support the lengthening of the life of nuclear power in Spain: {Translation}
– 66% of Spaniards support keeping nuclear power plants in Spain active, according to the Elcano Royal Institute Barometer published on Monday. This is 23 points higher than in 2023, when support reached 44%.
– ‘The memory of what happened with the general “blackout” that affected the whole of Spain on 28 April and the public debate that arose around it may have generated this increased support for nuclear energy in Spain,’ the study noted.
– The report was based on 1,000 interviews conducted between 19 and 29 May 2025 among individuals aged 18 to 80 residing in the 17 autonomous communities, Ceuta and Melilla.
– According to the data, support for extending the life of nuclear power plants is higher among men (75%) than among women (58%); among younger people (75% in the 18-29 age group) than among older people (63% in the 65-80 age group); and among right-wingers (87%) than among left-wingers (40%). In fact, centrists are much closer to the right than to the left on this issue: they show 71% support. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1908645/dos-tercios-de-los-espanoles-apoyan-el-alargamiento-de-la-vida-de-las-nucleares-en-espana/

GASTRONOMIA

I ate shark urine, cheese with larvae, and crickets- a chronicle from Mallorca’s “Disgusting Food Museum”: {Translation, summary}
– As soon as you walk through the gate at number 61 Calle Sindicato, in the heart of Palma’s historic centre, the smell changes. Something pungent and acidic hangs in the air, as if a damp wine cellar had fermented next to an abandoned fish market. This is the threshold of the Disgusting Food Museum, recently opened in Spain, and the source of this foul odour is a Swedish fish that has travelled across Europe by road, refrigerated and monitored like a biological explosive.
– Ancient duck eggs, turtle soup, wine from mouse fetuses, bull penises… the delights of the new temple in Palma of the most disgusting food in the world awaits your visit.
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HEALTH

Longer waiting times & waiting lists to access care (la dependencia) in Andalusia- 574 days: {Translation, summary}
– In the Spanish health system, “la dependencia” refers to the framework for addressing long-term care and support for individuals who have lost autonomy due to age, disability, or chronic illness.
– Since the system was launched, according to this report, 3.69 million people have been cared for by the dependency system, while 900,000 have died while on waiting lists. The average processing time for a case in the first half of the year was 342 days, when the legal deadline is 180 days.
– At the current rate of the dependency care system, it would take 94 years to achieve full care for dependent persons.
– According to the latest report published by the Association of Directors and Managers in Social Services, the waiting list to access the dependency system in Andalusia in the first half of this year stood at 50,303 people, who are still awaiting some procedure, and the waiting time in the region is 574 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/tiempo-espera-listas-largas-acceder_0_2004300044.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

RELIGION

The Islamic State (ISIS) has conducted numerous deadly attacks worldwide, killing nearly 1,500 Christians among 4,943 victims last year, with many assaults in Africa and some in Europe: {Translation, summary}
– In Europe, ISIS attacks include the August 2024 stabbings in Germany and armed clashes in Azerbaijan and Russia.
– Spain has experienced a disturbing rise in anti-Christian violence, highlighted by a jihadist machete attack in January 2023 in Algeciras, where a church warden was killed and four others, including a priest, were seriously injured. The attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” and “death to Christians” while desecrating holy images. Threats against Spanish cathedrals have prompted calls for increased security.
– Reports show over 2,400 anti-Christian attacks across 26 European countries in 2024, with the UK and France particularly affected. Churches have been vandalised, set on fire, and clergy assaulted. This surge in violence reflects growing hostility and intolerance towards Christian communities in Europe, linked to Islamist extremism and other hostile forces. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/internacional/oriente-medio/2025-07-07/el-estado-islamico-se-jacta-de-matar-a-casi-1-500-cristianos-y-quemar-decenas-de-iglesias-en-el-ultimo-ano-7273963/

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SPAIN

New scandal for Sánchez in the PSOE Committee! Salazar resigns after reports of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour: {Translation, summary}
– The PSOE’s Federal Committee was overshadowed by a scandal involving Francisco Salazar {pic}, who was set to become deputy in the party’s Secretariat of Organisation. After allegations of harassment by several women, including a Moncloa employee, Salazar requested to step down from his roles within the party and the Prime Minister’s Office.
– While no formal complaints have been filed through official channels, Salazar resigned voluntarily. The Secretary General of the Presidency has begun investigating to determine if the sexual harassment protocol should be activated.
– Salazar denies the accusations but has chosen not to return to his posts, citing ethical reasons amid the party’s heightened sensitivity following a recent corruption scandal. His departure leaves the Secretariat of Organisation with two deputies instead of three. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5728652/0/nuevo-escandalo-sanchez-comite-federal-psoe-salazar-renuncia-noticias-comportamientos-inapropiados/

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The Death of the Rural Village Discos & Teen ‘Dry-Discos’: {Translation, summary}
– Verónica Moncho does not see this deficit merely as an inconvenience but as a symptom of a generational metamorphosis: “Before, the disco was the meeting centre. You did not have to organise anything; you knew every Saturday you would go and find everyone. Today, youngsters are connected all the time; they do not need a physical space to talk, but that has also emptied the real. They no longer go out every weekend like we did. They celebrate more intensely. That is why festivals have become so popular: they condense everything into a few days, with an intensity that everyday life no longer offers. But of course, that is not sustainable for villages,” reflects this mother, who now sees her children eagerly awaiting the local patronal festivities, the only time of year when the once everyday bustle returns to the village.
– These are the challenges facing nightlife in Spain’s depopulated villages. With no taxis and venues closed, parents must chauffeur children long distances to social events, reflecting a broader decline in rural leisure spaces. Over half of Spaniards live in cities with multiple nightlife venues, but many rural areas have none, leaving millions socially isolated. Bars, pubs and discos have historically been vital social hubs, places of cultural expression and community bonding. Their disappearance erodes social fabric and communal life, as explained by Ramón Mas Espinalt, president of España de Noche. The closure of village bars signals the demise of traditional rural life, with no place for residents to meet and form community.
– Administrative hostility, complex regulations and economic pressures have shuttered many rural venues, as recounted by Pablo José Victoria, founder of a once-thriving disco. Young people’s socialising now centres on occasional festivals or improvised gatherings rather than regular nightlife, weakening emotional ties to their villages. Despite challenges, grassroots efforts to revive these venues offer hope for sustaining rural communities and combating demographic decline. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5727325/0/noche-se-apaga-los-pueblos-espana-vacia-pierde-sus-discotecas-tengo-que-llevar-mis-hijos-25-kilometros-para-salir-fiesta/

ANDALUCÍA

AEMET activates the yellow alert for heat in the region of Antequera this Monday: {Translation}
– After a brief respite from high temperatures on Sunday, Andalusia will once again experience a heatwave on Monday. In the province of Malaga, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow heat warning for the Antequera region, where temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.
– The situation is not limited to Malaga. The heat will also hit other Andalusian provinces harder. In areas of Cordoba and Jaen, the warning rises to orange, with forecasts pointing to highs of up to 41 degrees during the same time slot. In addition, other regions of Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Seville will also be under a yellow warning for high temperatures.
– The AEMET recommends taking extreme precautions during the middle of the day, staying well hydrated and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/aemet-activa-aviso-amarillo-calor_0_2004293644.html

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The summer starts off strong- the water temperature of the sea reaches a maximum in Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– The summer of 2025 has seen unprecedented heat in Andalusia’s coastal waters, with sea temperatures reaching record highs in June.
– Buoys in the Mediterranean, including those at Cabo de Gata and Málaga, registered their highest June temperatures ever, with readings exceeding 25ºC. The buoy at Algeciras-Punta Carnero also reached its highest June temperature.
– In the Atlantic, buoys at Tarifa and the Gulf of Cádiz showed elevated temperatures, close to their historical peaks. The Dragonera buoy in the Balearic Islands recorded the highest sea temperature in June at 30.55ºC and holds the absolute record of 31.87ºC from August 2024.
– Both deep water and coastal buoy networks across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Andalusia reported record temperatures in June, highlighting a significant warming trend in the region’s seas during the early summer of 2025. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1908155/el-verano-empieza-fuerte-la-temperatura-del-agua-del-mar-alcanza-maximos-en-andalucia/

AXARQUÍA

Summer Bus Routes for Axarquía & Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The services are activated in most cases on weekends, Sundays and public holidays during July and August, although some routes also operate during the week.
– Málaga is the province with the greatest presence in the Summer Transport Programme to the Coast, with fourteen routes.
– La Axarquía will have eight bus routes. Of these, six will have the destination of Torre del Mar beach: Corumbela-Daimatos-Arenas (Saturdays), Salares-Sedella-Canillas de Aceituno (Saturdays), Alcaucín-Puente de Don Manuel-La Viñuela-Los Gómez-Los Ramírez-Los Vados-El Trapiche (Saturdays), Iznate-Benamocarra (Saturdays), Comares-Benamargosa-Triana (Sundays), and Cútar-El Borge-Almáchar (Sundays). Two routes will operate with the destination of Sabinillas beach (Manilva), both starting from Atajate and Jimera de Líbar, but with different itineraries: one will go via Cortes de la Frontera-Estación Cortes de la Frontera-Algatocín-Benarrabá-Gaucín (on Saturdays 5 and 19 July, and 2, 16 and 30 August); the second will pass through Benadalid-Benalauría-Algatocín-Benarrabá and Gaucín (on Saturdays 12 and 26 July, and 9 and 23 August).
– The remainder of the Málaga bus routes depart from El Valdés and Moclinejo to Rincón de la Victoria beach (Saturdays); from Istán to Marbella beach (Saturdays); from Cuevas San Marcos, Cuevas Bajas, Villanueva de Algaidas and Cartaojal to La Carihuela beach in Torremolinos (Saturdays); from El Burgo, Yunquera, Jorox, Alozaina, Casarabonela, Zalea and Cerralba to Los Álamos beach in Torremolinos and the Water Park (Saturdays); and lastly, from Árchez, Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta, Sayalonga and Algarrobo to Algarrobo Costa beach (Sundays). Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-conecta-este-verano-los-municipios-del-interior-de-la-axarquia-con-las-playas-con-ocho-rutas-en-autobus/

UKRAINE WAR

Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began:
– Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour’s land.
– Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine during the night, the country’s air force said. The majority were Shahed drones, but Russia also launched 11 missiles in the attack.
– The seven-hour bombardment of Kyiv caused severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught, authorities said. Blasts lit up the night sky and echoed across the city as air raid sirens wailed. The blue lights of emergency vehicles reflected off high-rise buildings, and debris blocked city streets. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-attack-missile-drone-58bc08ddcf1038fb409999c56b11e9fa

USA

Elon Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president’s signature tax cuts law:
– Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law.
– Musk, once an ever-present ally to Trump as he headed up the slashing agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency, broke with the Republican president over his signature legislation, which was signed into law Friday. As the bill made its way through Congress, Musk threatened to form the “America Party” if “this insane spending bill passes.” “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk said Saturday on X, the social media company he owns. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-political-party-92353942308fee929a937b17113e077e

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Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz wins in 4 sets to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals:
– Alcaraz stretched his winning streak in the grass-court Grand Slam tournament to 18 matches, and his current unbeaten run across all events to 22, by coming back to beat No. 14 seed Andrey Rublev 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at Centre Court to return to the quarterfinals. Full article: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45684353/carlos-alcaraz-survives-test-vs-andrey-rublev-reach-wimbledon-2025-quarterfinals-vs-cam-norrie

TRAVEL

Seville will have a direct flight to the Italian city of Verona from November: {Translation, summary}
– Seville will have a direct flight to the Italian city of Verona, adding a new destination in Italy to bring the total number of connections to 14. This new route will be operational from 6 November and will be operated by Volotea.
– The airline has already put tickets on sale, with prices ranging from €37 to €72, according to the offer on its website, consulted by Europa Press. This destination, which will undoubtedly be one of the new additions to the winter schedule, along with the Polish city of Wroclaw, will have two flights a week – on Thursdays and Sundays – and the flight will last 2 hours and 40 minutes.
– Departures from Seville are scheduled for 7.55 p.m. on Thursdays and 9.30 a.m. on Sundays, while return flights will depart from Verona at 6.15 a.m. on Thursdays and 4.35 p.m. on Sundays.
– For ongoing arrivals, this airline has four destinations in Spain from Seville – Oviedo, Bilbao, San Sebastián and Santander – and one in France, in Bordeaux. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-sevilla-tendra-vuelo-directo-ciudad-italiana-verona-noviembre-20250706091452.html

RELIGION

Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday amid rising tensions over succession:
– The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday as thousands of his followers gathered in a small Himalayan town in India, a landmark occasion seen as a test of his global influence and the intertwined geopolitical struggle. World leaders and prominent figures from across the globe offered their support to the Buddhist leader, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and regarded as one of the world’s most influential religious leaders. A packed crowd of his devotees and supporters, including Hollywood personalities, political figures, and hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns, gathered in Dharamshala to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday on Sunday.
– However, the outpouring of support for the exiled Tibetan leader has set the stage for a political and geopolitical struggle over his succession, between the Tibetan Buddhist community in exile in India and China’s Communist Party, which insists it holds the sole authority to name the next Dalai Lama. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/dalai-lama-birthday-india-china-succession-b2783475.html

OTHER

Ozzy Osbourne joined by Metallica, Steven Tyler and more rock legends at emotional Black Sabbath farewell show:
– Black Sabbath reunited for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with the band at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, and the electric concert featured performances by other rock legends. Steven Tyler, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ronnie Wood, Alice in Chains, Slayer, Fred Durst and more all took the stage in front of the reported 42,000-person crowd as part of the “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert. The show featured medleys by two supergroups, the second of which included Tyler, Wood, Travis Barker, Billy Corgan, Sammy Hagar and Tom Morello.
– After Metallica’s performance, Osbourne, 76, came out on stage and performed a five-song set by himself, before he was joined by his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler for four of the group’s songs.
– The “Crazy Train” singer, who lives with Parkinson’s, sat on stage in a black leather chair as he pumped up the crowd. After the last song, Osbourne was presented with a cake and fireworks went off over Villa Park to close out the emotional night. “It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I love you,” Osbourne told the crowd.
– Before the concert, Osbourne’s wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, revealed she disinvited a band from the farewell show because they wanted to cash in on the event. “It’s not the time to make a profit,” Sharon, 72, told Billboard. “After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.” Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-joined-by-metallica-steven-tyler-at-final-black-sabbath-show/

Video Link 1
Black Sabbath – War Pigs (FINAL PERFORMANCE) – Back To The Beginning Live in Birmingham 05/07/25

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Black Sabbath’s last live song – Paranoid -Back to the Beginning – Villa Park 5th July 2025

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OZZY OSBOURNE’S Epic Farewell Concert Performance- Commentary

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Steven Tyler (Supergroup A) / “Walk This Way” at Ozzy’s Farewell – Black Sabbath Final Show!

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– Friday, July 4 – Friday will mark the official start of the day fair. The day will include the traditional sardine distribution, performances of local dance groups, the Hakunna Matata group and the musical closure again with DJ doves.
– Saturday, July 5 – On Saturday night it will open with the performance of Ban Pao. The stellar performance of Sami Duque, is scheduled for 00:30 hours, and the musical closure will feature Sau DJ.
– Sunday July 6 – Sunday will begin with the paella distribution, with performances of local dance groups and the Ñ Clan group and DJ Palomares. The fair will conclude with the performances of Antonio and Elsa Guerra’s dance groups.
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– During the months of July, August and September, every Monday there will be free guided tours of the exhibition on the excavations of the German Archaeological Institute on the coast of la Axarquía.
– These tours will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Azucarera building in Torre del Mar and will continue at the archaeological sites of Toscanos, one of the heritage gems of our municipality.”
– Places are limited, with groups of 20 people, and advance booking is required by calling 952541104.

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Jazz concerts in the CAC, 2025:
Contemporary Art Center of Vélez-Málaga “Francisco Hernandez”, all at 9pm
– Wednesday, July 9th: Enrique Oliver & John Knight Quartet
– Wednesday, 16 July: Lara Bello
– Wednesday, July 23,: Mediterranean Sundance
– Wednesday, July 30: Rajiv Jayaweera
– Wednesday, August 6: Candela Quartet
– Wednesday, August 13: Antaeus Jazz Quartet
– Wednesday, August 20: The Capullitas of Alelí
– Wednesday, August 27: Zirwicky
CAC is situated in a beautiful 19th century palace, the old Colegio de la Presentación.
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Portón del Jazz 2025: Friday Nights
Alhaurín de la Torre, Finca El Portón
– 4 July 22:00 – Sara Dowling Quartet
– 11 July 22:00 – CMQ Big Band (Video Link)
– 18 July 22:00 – Seamus Blake Quartet
– 25 July 22:00 – Jonathan Kreisberg
Info & tix (€25): https://www.mientrada.net/eventos/categoria/porton-del-jazz/

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Prosecutors are supposed to be politically neutral, so why is Prieto opposing the Supreme Court’s decision to investigate Bolaños for the Begoña Gómez case- that multiple judges have deemed worthy of investigation?: {Translation}
– The Public Prosecutor’s Office has opposed the Supreme Court accepting the request made by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado to investigate the Minister of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños, for alleged offences of false testimony and embezzlement in the Begoña Gómez case. Legal sources indicate that this is the position taken by Prosecutor Fernando Prieto {a 2021 Sánchez appointee, so with a vested interest Begoña’s case, imagine that…pic} in the report submitted to the Admissions Chamber, which must now decide whether to follow the line set by the Public Prosecutor’s Office or, on the contrary, accede to Peinado’s request.
– The presiding judge of Instruction Court Number 41 in Madrid submitted a reasoned statement to the Supreme Court asking for an investigation into Bolaños, considering that he committed these offences in relation to the hiring of Cristina Álvarez as an adviser to Gómez.
– The false testimony charge was based on contradictions observed between the statements given by Bolaños and the Moncloa personnel manager, Raúl Díaz, as witnesses.
– Regarding the embezzlement, it was argued that Bolaños was responsible for overseeing public funds used to pay Álvarez, who assisted Gómez not only in her role as the wife of the Prime Minister but also in her private activities.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5727928/0/fiscalia-opone-supremo-investigue-bolanos-caso-begona-gomez/

ANDALUCÍA

Subsidies of up to €9,000 available in Andalusia for purchasing electric vehicles: {Translation}
– The Andalusian Government’s MOVES III 2025 incentives, under Royal Decree-Law 3/2025, aim to boost electric vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure to support transport decarbonisation in line with Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan. The application period opens on 15 July 2025.
– The application process typically involves the vehicle buyer working with authorised dealerships or companies that are participating in the MOVES programme. These intermediaries prepare and submit the application on behalf of the buyer after the vehicle purchase is completed. The grant is paid after the purchase and approval process, meaning buyers pay upfront and receive the subsidy later directly into their bank accounts
– These grants cover all eligible vehicle purchases made during 2025. Maximum aid includes up to €9,000 for electric vans, €7,000 for electric or plug-in hybrid cars, €1,300 for electric motorcycles, and 70% of the cost for charging points. Additionally, buyers may benefit from a 15% personal income tax deduction capped at €3,000, compatible with the direct subsidies. The AEA is preparing its systems to ensure a smooth and timely application process starting mid-July. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/fecha-solicitar-andalucia-ayudas-9000-euros-comprar-coche-electrico-20250703132057-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga leaves behind the hottest June since records began: {Translation, summary}
– June 2025 was the warmest June on record in Málaga province since 1961, with an average temperature of 25.4°C, 3.3 degrees above normal, surpassing the previous record from 2017 by 0.7 degrees. Málaga city also experienced its hottest June since 1943, with an average maximum of 31.1°C, minimum of 21.2°C, and an absolute average of 26.2°C, 2.6 degrees above the 1991–2020 average.
– The heat was driven by warm African air masses and persistent easterly winds, causing unusually high night temperatures, with 24 nights recording tropical minima above 20°C. Sea temperatures were exceptionally high, reaching 26°C at Málaga’s buoy, contributing to the heat.
– Despite intense warmth, Málaga and Almería avoided official heatwave warnings and severe storms affecting other Andalusian areas. July is forecast to be warmer than normal, with temperatures stabilising around 30°C on the coast but cooling expected inland. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/malaga-deja-atras-mes-junio-caluroso-registros-20250702145006-nt_amp.html

TORROX

Torrox reinforces the control of pests with specific treatments against mosquitoes and insects: {Translation, summary}
– The Torrox Town Council, through the Department of the Environment, has intensified pest control efforts in the municipality in order to reduce the proliferation of mosquitoes and insects during the months of highest risk, and to minimise the possible effects on public health.
– The treatments being applied combine effectiveness with environmental respect, using products authorised by the Ministry of Health and suitable for urban and natural environments. Specifically, two highly effective solutions are being employed:
AQUABAC® 200G is a biological larvicide designed to act on stagnant water sources, such as ponds or reservoirs, where mosquito larvae develop. This treatment effectively eliminates the larvae without disturbing the ecosystem or affecting other aquatic species or animals.
DIPTRON® with Etofenprox is an insecticide with immediate and prolonged action, especially suitable for controlling adult mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other insects. It can be applied in public spaces, indoors, and in sewer systems, and has the advantage of being odourless and non-irritating, making it safe for use in urban settings.
– The Town Council has emphasised that these works are being carried out in a planned manner in different areas of the municipality, following technical criteria and prioritising zones with the greatest presence of potential breeding sites. These efforts are fundamental and open avenues for controlling mosquitoes and insects, as well as preventing the West Nile Virus. In this latter case, the Department of the Environment has developed a Municipal Plan aimed at minimising the impact of infections caused by West Nile fever. Through this, the Council establishes an integrated surveillance system that facilitates prevention, early detection, and control of cases in humans, primarily. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torrox-refuerza-el-control-de-plagas-con-tratamientos-especificos-contra-mosquitos-e-insectos/

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Arrested for intimidating and threatening a Torrox neighbour for ten years, 8 other victims identified: {Translation}
– The Civil Guard, as part of Operation “Harassmentor,” has arrested an individual for making abusive calls and sending death threats over a period of more than ten years to a resident of the Axarquía region. The investigation began after receiving a complaint from a person living in the town of Torrox, who stated that they had been receiving threats and insults on their telephone since 2015, without knowing the identity of the caller. Furthermore, despite having changed their phone number several times, they continued to receive calls and messages on the new numbers.
– The perpetrator distorted their voice and simulated accents to avoid identification, as well as using prepaid phone cards registered under false identities, which were periodically replaced with new ones. With these, the victim was subjected to continuous harassment twenty-four hours a day. During the investigation, more than thirty telephone lines used to commit the offences were analysed, and eight other victims were identified who had also been suffering telephone harassment for several months.
– Following the enquiries, the alleged perpetrator was identified as a man residing in Málaga city and was arrested for the continuous offences of harassment, threats, and identity theft. The investigators established that the harassment of the victims was always preceded by some form of trivial dispute or quarrel between them, which triggered the harassment.
– The detainee was placed at the disposal of the Court of First Instance and Instruction on duty in Torrox. The investigation was carried out by the Judicial Police Team of the Civil Guard at the Nerja Main Post. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/detenido-por-intimidar-y-amenazar-telefonicamente-a-un-vecino-de-torrox-durante-diez-anos/

ALCAUCÍN

Family Attacked At Their Rural Home: {Translation}
– A violent assault has shaken the rural hamlet of El Espino, in the municipality of Alcaucín, where a middle-aged man of North African origin has been arrested after attacking a resident couple with a pickaxe, causing them serious injuries.
– According to Eugenio Cabezas in Diario SUR, the attack took place at approximately 7:30 in the morning last Wednesday. The assailant, who had been seen hours earlier searching vehicles in the area, entered the property and, without saying a word, attacked the 56-year-old man as he came outside to see what was happening. Hearing the screams, his 57-year-old wife was also brutally assaulted.
– The man was airlifted by helicopter to the Regional Hospital of Málaga due to the severity of his head injuries, while his wife was taken by ambulance to the Comarcal Hospital of the Axarquía. Their 30-year-old daughter required medical attention for a severe anxiety attack after witnessing the assault.
– The Civil Guard, who arrested the suspect hours after the incident, continue to investigate in order to clarify the motive behind the attack. The village, with barely 2,700 inhabitants, remains shocked by the violence of the event. Image for illustrative purposes only, not a photo of the attacker. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/detenido-por-intimidar-y-amenazar-telefonicamente-a-un-vecino-de-torrox-durante-diez-anos/

ALHAURÍN

Alhaurín and Churriana report postal system collapse: {Translation, summary}
– CCOO-Correos has reported a severe backlog at postal centres in Alhaurín de la Torre and Churriana, with over 25,000 letters, 5,000 overdue notifications, and 600 parcels undelivered.
– The union blames drastic staff cuts by the public postal company, resulting in less than 60 per cent of required personnel working. A unilateral removal of five morning shift posts last August worsened the situation, forcing workers to cover multiple areas and increasing physical and psychological health risks.
– Service delays are affecting the public, with important documents such as medical appointments and social security notices arriving late or not at all. Some areas have gone over 30 days without mail delivery, far exceeding the three-day limit. CCOO calls for immediate recruitment to restore efficient service and safeguard workers’ wellbeing. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1907964/malos-tiempos-para-usuarios-de-correos-en-alhaurin-y-churriana-denuncian-colapso-postal/

MIJAS

‘Mijas with Alma’- 15,000 candles will illuminate the Festival of Music, Handicrafts and Gastronomy this weekend: {Translation, summary}
– The “Mijas with Soul by Candlelight” festival kicks off on Friday, 4th July, in Mijas, Málaga, featuring over 15,000 candles illuminating key historic sites such as Málaga Street, Libertad Square, and the Wall Walk, creating a magical atmosphere. The event includes a craft market with 40+ stalls, food offerings, and a wishing tree, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the town’s charm.
– Concerts at the Miguel González Berral auditorium form the festival’s musical core: a Pink Floyd tribute by IM-Pulse on 4th July; Bernáldez Latin Jazz Orchestra’s Caribbean-themed show ‘A Night in Havana’ on 5th July; and a Bee Gees tribute on 6th July. All concerts start at 10 pm, with tickets available now. Tickets available at: https://www.lacocheraentradas.com/
– To support local business and ease access, bus services will run from Las Lagunas, La Cala fairgrounds, and Mijas Pueblo quarry car park between 6 pm and 2 am, encouraging community participation and tourism during the weekend. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/planes/mijas-alma-15000-velas-iluminaran-festival-musica-20250702113739-nt.html

UK

Ozzy Osbourne makes emotional statement ahead of Black Sabbath farewell show, video stream will be available:
– Ozzy Osbourne has said his farewell show in Birmingham with Black Sabbath “means everything” to him, as he views the massive Villa Park gig as his “final encore”. The Prince of Darkness will say goodbye to his fans with the remaining original Black Sabbath lineup on Saturday (5 July). The band will be joined by a number of other heavy metal legends, including Metallica, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, and Tom Morello.
– The video livestream of Back to the Beginning will be delayed by two hours from the in-arena start time, and will begin at 3pm BST. The stream will open 30 minutes prior to launching. Tickets are available to purchase here, https://backtothebeginning.com/
Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-villa-park-farewell-show-b2781785.html & Video Link

HEALTH

The Regional Government extends the deadline for companies to submit bids for the tender for Malaga’s third hospital, not expected to open until 2032: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Government has granted an additional ten days to companies interested in submitting their bids for the third hospital in Málaga. The regional administration has extended the deadline for receiving proposals from 22 July to 1 August.
– The justification given is the receipt of numerous enquiries, which have been answered by the manager of the Andalusian Health Service. They also cite the complexity of the file.
– The project has a total budget of 607,515,932.53 euros plus VAT, amounting to more than 800 million euros. The execution period is just over six years (75 months). According to the announcement, the work will be financed 85 per cent by European funds (ERDF).
– The new Regional Hospital will cover 246,000 square metres, with 815 rooms, 48 operating theatres and 200 consultation rooms. It is expected to open to the public in 2032, six years later than the date originally promised by the regional government. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/junta-amplia-plazo-empresas-ofertas-tercer-hospital-malaga_0_2004272624.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

TRAVEL

Application period opens for Imserso, Spain’s bargain-priced holiday scheme for retired people:
– The application window for the Imserso 2025-2026 bargain holiday scheme for retired people is now open and it will remain so until 23 July or until the 879,213 places have been taken. The trips will begin in October.
– For the first time this year, the Imserso beneficiaries will be allowed to travel with their pets.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/cheap-holidays-pensioners-retirees-20250701081611-nt.html

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Jam Session at La Bamba: Thursday, July 3rd at 9pm
Bring your instrument or your voice and join the magic of live music! C/ Cruzada de los Caminos, Viñuela
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Feria de la Caleta de Velez: 3, 4, 5 & 6 July.
– Thursday, July 3. Municipal Band 21:00. After party with Palomares DJ.
– Friday 4 July. The day will include the traditional Sardine Barbecue, performances by local dance groups, the band Hakunna Matata, and musical closure once again with Palomares DJ.
– Saturday 5 July. Saturday night will open with a performance by Ban Pao, followed by the presentation of the local sports club’s youth teams. The most anticipated moment will come with the headline performance by Sami Duque, scheduled for 12:30 am, and the evening will close with music from Sau DJ.
– Sunday 6 July. Sunday will begin with the Public Paella prepared by the Sin Edades Association, along with performances by local dance groups and the band Ñ Clan. Palomares DJ will bring the daytime fair to a close. In the evening the fair will conclude with performances by the dance groups of Antonio and Elsa Guerra.

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“Salga el Rock por Antequera” festival: Sat, 5 July
Patio de Caballos at the Antequera bullring. 3 live rock bands, headlined by Aljamia (Video Link)
Doors will open at 9:00 p.m. and performances will begin half an hour later, at 9:30 p.m. Admission will be free until capacity is reached. The event will feature bar service and a display of local crafts organised by the Mollete Kolektiv Association.

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Car Boot- El Pantano, La Vinuela: Sunday, 6 July
At long last we are able to hold our monthly market this coming weekend and look forward to seeing you all there. We have new stallholders as well as our existing who are so popular with the public selling only good quality items.
Held in the car park of El Pantano restaurant at Km.30 on the A356 overlooking the lake.
The market commences at 09:30 and ends at 13:00.
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Registration is now open- Dramatized Historical Tour of Canillas de Aceituno:
Next Saturday, 12 July, Canillas de Aceituno will host the second edition of the Dramatized Historical Tour, “A Walk through the History and Culture of the Axarquia”, organised by the Canillas Town Council. The activity will begin at 9 p.m., with a minimum group size of 40 people and an individual price of 15 euros. Further information and reservations call: 952 51 80 00.

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More Socialist Deception- Despite having lost the popular vote in the last elections, and having only a 7 vote majority (thanks to the blackmailing Junts) in Parliament, Bolaños claims 90% support of the socialist agenda; followed by Editor’s analysis: {Translation}
– The Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños {pic}, has stated that the responsibility of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, is to comply with the mandate of the ballot box and to “continue advancing in rights, freedoms, and coexistence in Spain.”
This is how Bolaños responded to the press in Córdoba when asked about the possibility of early elections after the results of the European elections, where the PSOE was surpassed by the PP.
– Bolaños emphasised that “the President of the Government is fulfilling the mandate of the ballot box, which is to continue advancing in rights, freedoms, and coexistence in Spain,” and he highlighted that “90% of the Spanish population voted for parties that are not from the extreme right.” {Deceptive, official data say the number is 80%}
– He insisted that “the responsibility of the President is to continue governing and to continue making Spain advance in rights, freedoms, and coexistence,” and he added that “this is what the Spanish people have asked for at the ballot box.” {No, the PSOE’s actual vote share was around 30%.}
He also pointed out that “the government is stable, the legislature is stable, and the government is going to continue working every day to improve the lives of the people of Spain.” (End of article)
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– Explanation of the Conflict:
*Fact: In the most recent elections, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), led by Pedro Sánchez, lost the popular vote to the Partido Popular (PP).
*Fact: Bolaños claims that “90% of Spaniards voted for parties that are not from the extreme right,” using this to justify that Sánchez should continue governing and that this is the “mandate of the ballot box.”
– Why is there a conflict?
*Popular Vote Loss: The PSOE did not win the most votes; the PP did. This means that, strictly in terms of popular support, the socialists came second, so the mandate claim is a lie.
*The “90%” Claim: Bolaños reframes the results, not by focusing on which party won (his actually lost), but by grouping all parties except the far right together, stating that 90% of voters {it was 80%} chose non-far-right parties. This is technically true if you sum the votes for all parties except the far right (like Vox), but it is misleading if interpreted as 90% support for the socialists or for Sánchez’s government specifically.
*Mandate Interpretation: Bolaños uses this statistic to argue for a broad mandate against the far right, rather than acknowledging the PSOE’s loss in the popular vote. This is a political spin to justify continuing the current government despite the electoral setback.
– Summary: Bolaños’ statement is factually accurate in that most Spaniards did not vote for the far right, but it is misleading because it implies overwhelming support for the socialists, when in fact the PSOE lost to the PP in the popular vote. The “90%” figure refers to all non-far-right parties combined, not to the socialists alone. It is misleading to equate this 90% figure with a socialist victory or mandate, as it includes conservative and centrist parties that are political rivals of the socialists. This is a common political strategy to reframe electoral results in a more favourable light.
– Conclusion: The claim that 90% of Spaniards voted for non-far-right parties is inaccurate based on official election data; the figure is closer to approximately 80-82%. In the 2024 elections in Spain, the far-right party Vox received around 18-20% of the vote (depending on the source), while the combined vote for other parties (including PSOE, PP, Unidas Podemos, and others) was roughly 80-82%.The rest of Bolaños statement is a political interpretation rather than a verifiable fact.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1907555/bolanos-dice-que-la-responsabilidad-de-sanchez-es-cumplir-con-el-mandato-de-las-urnas/

MALAGA PROVINCE

Farmers’ association calls for aid after bluetongue outbreak in Malaga’s Guadalhorce valley:
– Farmers’ association Asaja Málaga has requested direct aid for livestock farmers in Malaga province, especially for sheep farmers located in the Guadalhorce valley, to support them in fighting the consequences of a bluetongue serotype 3 outbreak.
– It affects domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle, goats, buffalo, antelope, deer or elk) that is transmitted by midges of the Culicoides species {pic}.
– Unfortunately, “despite the efforts made, the effectiveness of vaccination against the current serotype does not reach the levels of protection observed in previous campaigns, which translates into significant economic losses, both due to mortality and the impossibility of having animals available for replacement, affecting the future productive potential of farms”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/outbreak-bluetongue-the-guadalhorce-valley-asaja-calls-20250702075842-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

Be Careful Where You Do Your Charging- Electric scooter battery explodes and sparks a serious fire in Malaga flat:
– An electric scooter has caused a serious fire in a flat in Malaga city. The personal mobility vehicle (PMV) was connected to the electricity supply in the property to recharge the battery when, for reasons that are still under investigation, it started to burn.
– The incident happened on Monday 23 June in a home located in Alameda de Capuchinos. The emergency services received a call reporting a fire in a room that had spread to the rest of the flat. The fire was apparently caused – pending further investigations – by the explosion of the battery of an electric scooter whose owner had left it charging in the room of the property. In recent months, Malaga’s fire brigade has had to attend several similar incidents. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/electric-scooter-battery-explodes-and-sparks-serious-20250702091504-nt.html

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32 arrested in Malaga in a plot that simulated traffic accidents to collect on insurance: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish National Police in Málaga have arrested 32 individuals for orchestrating a large-scale insurance fraud scheme, staging traffic accidents to claim €243,800 in compensation. The investigation, dubbed ‘Operation Posto’, began after a detective agency representing affected insurers reported suspicious accident claims.
– Over eight months, police uncovered seven staged accidents involving people from interconnected family, friendship, and neighbourhood circles. The fraud was meticulously organised: ringleaders selected participants and handled false paperwork, while others knowingly took part in exchange for a share of the payouts. Forged European accident declaration forms were used to legitimise the claims. Police monitored suspects’ bank accounts, tracing illicit compensation payments and their distribution, and conducted surveillance to map connections. – The scheme became increasingly sophisticated as organisers recruited participants from wider circles to avoid detection. A similar case in 2021 saw 17 arrested and €17,000 defrauded, with staged accidents lacking witnesses and occurring in isolated locations. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/arrestan-personas-malaga-trama-simulaba-accidentes-trafico-20250702144723-nt.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Claims of record tourist numbers debunked- Costa del Sol loses more than 420,000 stays in tourist accommodation in first five months of year:
– Data from Spain’s national institute of statistics (INE) has found that, in addition to the cooling of national holidaymakers visiting the area, the number of bookings made by tourists in hotels, flats, campsites and rural houses, if lumped together, suffered a decline for the first time.
– In the first six months of the year, up to May 2025, the Costa del Sol lost 420,000 stays compared to the same period last year, which is a drop of 3.8% to 10.5 million. It should be noted that the INE does not include the activity of unregulated tourist dwellings in these statistics.
– The statistics show that this downward trend is also replicated in the Balearic Islands, with 6.7% fewer tourists in May, and 3% fewer overnight stays. Gerona, Cadiz and Granada also showed a negative evolution. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-costa-sol-loses-more-than-420000-20250702075742-nt.html

NERJA

The Neighbourhood of The Poets in Nerja will hold its Festival of St. Kitts, on 11 and 12 July: {Translation, summary}
– The Los Poetas neighbourhood of Nerja will once again celebrate its Annual Fair in honour of San Cristóbal on the 11th and 12th of July, with a programme designed for all ages, combining tradition, community spirit, and fun.
– On Friday 11th July, activities will begin at 12:00 noon with a shawl workshop at the headquarters of the Fuente del Badén Women’s Association, which requires prior registration. Throughout the day there will be a sardine barbecue, performances by the Choir of the Active Participation Centre, the Alboreá Academy, and the selection of the child and adult festival queens. One of the most special moments will take place at 8:30pm with the opening speech. After the lighting of the decorations, the evening will continue with performances by Elisa Ariza and DJ Manuel Moreno.
– On Saturday 12th, the celebrations will continue with a children’s show, a popular paella, a foam party, Zumba, flamenco, and music for all tastes. The highlight will arrive at 10:30 pm with the star performance by Marina García. The festivities will close once again with DJ Manuel Moreno.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-barriada-de-los-poetas-de-nerja-celebrara-su-verbena-de-san-cristobal-los-dias-11-y-12-de-julio/

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The Nerja Beach Library returns this summer with more books and activities: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Beach Library returns this summer to the Burriana beach promenade with a free reading service aimed at all audiences and ages. It will be available during the months of July and August and will offer, in addition to books, storytelling, games, recreational and cultural activities, as well as tourist information.
– The Biblioplaya will be open from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-biblioplaya-de-nerja-vuelve-este-verano-con-mas-libros-y-actividades/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga opens registration for people over 60 who want to enter the draw for urban garden plots: {Translation, summary}
– Vélez-Málaga Town Council announced the opening of a waiting list for people over the age of 60 who wish to apply to participate in the draw for plots in the municipally-owned urban leisure gardens located on Calle Aceituneros. This is a highly sought-after initiative that contributes to the Council’s commitment to promoting activities that improve the quality of life of residents, in this case the elderly, while also encouraging social values such as respect for the environment and environmental awareness. People over the age of 60 can apply to participate in the urban leisure gardens, which will be granted for a period of two years, in accordance with the regulations’. Garden plots will be assigned and may only use drip irrigation, with each having a water meter.
– Regarding eligibility requirements, applicants must be over 60 years of age and have been registered in the Municipal Register of Residents for at least one year. In addition, the task requires physical effort, so a medical report confirming the applicant’s fitness must be submitted. Thus, the applicant must prove that they do not work or own other agricultural plots and that they have not been awarded a leisure garden in the call for applications immediately prior to the present one. {It is unclear how one would prove you don’t have these things. Evidently the town considers a sworn statement certifying compliance as sufficient. -Ed.}
– Participants must apply at the General Registry of the Town Hall with a photocopy of their ID card and a sworn statement certifying compliance with the aforementioned requirements. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-abre-la-convocatoria-para-los-mayores-de-60-anos-que-quieran-acceder-al-sorteo-de-parcelas-de-los-huertos-urbanos/

UKRAINE WAR

Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall:
– An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a new Ukrainian region as each side seeks an advantage before the fighting season wanes in the autumn. Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. Ukraine wants to slow the Russian advance for as long as possible and extract heavy losses.
– Kremlin forces are steadily gaining ground in the strategic eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, the capture of which would hand them a major battlefield victory and bring them closer to acquiring the entire Donetsk region. The fighting there has also brought combat to the border of the neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensives-ceasefire-c03921de21027d13117cb668c9a1a959

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The US has stopped the shipment of key weapons to Ukraine:
– On Tuesday the White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The decision was taken “to put America’s interests first” following a Department of Defense review of US “military support and assistance to other countries”, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.
– US officials did not immediately say which shipments were being halted. According to US broadcaster NBC the weapons being delayed could include Patriot interceptors, Howitzer munitions, missiles and grenade launchers. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk33k204ddo

GASTRONOMIA

Omakase: the art of trusting the chef, which is becoming fashionable in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Omakase is a unique Japanese dining experience where guests trust the chef to create a bespoke meal, with no fixed menu or choices. Originating in Japan, Omakase is an intimate ritual that emphasises fresh ingredients, precision, and a direct connection between chef and diner. Diners are encouraged to focus on the experience by arriving punctually, informing of any allergies, and dressing discreetly without any strong perfume.
– Once seated in front of the chef, time seems to stand still. Every cut, every piece of sushi, every movement executed with meticulous precision becomes a sensory choreography. The fresh produce of the day is the star, but it is the chef’s judgement and sensitivity that elevate it to another level. Unlike other sushi menus, Omakase values closeness: the customer sits at the counter and engages in direct dialogue with the chef while he works.
– In Málaga, several restaurants offer this experience: Yu-go (Avenida Pacífico, 38, Málaga), where Dairon crafts dishes at the counter and values eating with your hands; Puro Sushi (Puente Romano, Marbella), run by Agustín and Andrés, featuring multiple tuna cuts and seafood, with music tailored to the meal; Nintai (Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 18B, Marbella), a ten-seat counter focusing on the art of sushi; and Kosei Sushi & Omakase (calle Muro de San Julián, 3, Málaga), known for its artisan touches. Book your seat, let go, and trust the chef. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/omakase-arte-confiar-chef-empieza-poner-moda-malaga-20250630183257-nt.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

TRAVEL

Coast suffers another day of rail chaos with delays of up to five hours on 20 trains between Malaga and Madrid:
– The head of Malaga’s provincial authority has spoken out: “The effort made to promote the image of Spain and the Costa del Sol as a quality tourist destination is being ruined by so many breakdowns, delays and cancellations”
– Rail passengers who were due to board trains on the southern high-speed train line (HSL), which connects Madrid with Andalucía, on Tuesday experienced a complicated situation. Problems with the overhead electricity supply cables at La Sagra, Toledo, on Monday night affected most long-distance services, especially in the southbound direction, until shortly before 11am Tuesday.
– According to the data collated by SUR, at least 20 trains were seriously delayed between Atocha and María Zambrano: 12 AVE and Avlo trains from Renfe; four from Iryo and another four from Ouigo. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/another-day-chaos-leaves-up-fivehour-delays-20250702075808-nt.html

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More travel chaos, this time Madrid Airport: {Translation, summary}
– Kilometre-long queues have been the scene at Barajas at the start of summer. Terminal 4 of Madrid airport has been in a state of collapse for hours due to the overwhelming number of people passing through passenger control or having their passports checked. This Wednesday, with July just begun and many travellers ready to set off on holiday, the long waits caused some passengers to miss international flights or to be left crowded in the terminal for extended periods. The Ministry of the Interior attributed the delays to a “temporary” IT failure that was resolved early in the afternoon, but which nevertheless ended up clogging the flow of passengers. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/madrid/somos/colapso-t-4-colas-infinitas-barajas-salidas-verano-pese-refuerzo-policial-hay-repunte-vuelos_1_12432828.html

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

Trans UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas will be stripped of titles after university bends the knee to Trump admin:
– Transgender (M>F) swimming champion Lia Thomas will be stripped of University of Pennsylvania swimming titles after the Ivy League school bowed to pressure from the Trump administration.
– The university will also issue formal apologies to every biological female competitor who lost out to a transgender competitor following an investigation by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
– The probe found UPenn violated Title IX by “allowing a male to compete in female athletic programs and occupy female-only intimate facilities.”
– The resolution agreement signed by the university will require it to undertake a host of additional actions, including adopting “biology-based definitions for ‘male’ and ‘female’ under Title IX” and issuing a public statement that it will no longer allow biological men to compete in female athletic programs or occupy women-only locker rooms.
– “Today’s resolution agreement with UPenn is yet another example of the Trump effect in action. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, UPenn has agreed both to apologize for its past Title IX violations and to ensure that women’s sports are protected at the University for future generations of female athletes,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement.
– The decision was cheered by athletes who were impacted by the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports in recent years. “As a former UPenn swimmer who had to compete against and share a locker room with a male athlete, I am deeply grateful to the Trump Administration for refusing to back down on protecting women and girls and restoring our rightful accolades. I am also pleased that my alma mater has finally agreed to take not only the lawful path, but the honourable one,” said Paula Scanlan, a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer.
– {Commenters on this article point out it does not undo the damages suffered by women beaten by trans athletes: lost scholarships, lost endorsement deals, lower seeding in competitions, etc. -Ed.} Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/us-news/trans-upenn-swimmer-lia-thomas-to-have-titles-stripped-as-university-bends-the-knee-to-trump-admin/

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