DigameXtra No. 3137 Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

On November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule: DigameXtra will be closed for these holidays. Posts scheduled for these days will be posted the day before, so time your submissions appropriately.
– Thursday, 27 Nov, Thanksgiving
– Monday, 8 Dec, Immaculate Conception (Spanish Public Holiday)
– Thursday & Friday, 25 & 26 Dec, Christmas break. (25 Dec is a Spanish Public Holiday)
– Thursday & Friday, 1 & 2 Jan 2026, New Years break. (1 Jan, 2026 is a Spanish Public Holiday)
– Tuesday, 6 Jan 2026, Epiphany (Spanish Public Holiday)

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Algarrobo presents “SONÁRTICA”, a new day dedicated to sound, art and local culture: Fri & Sat, 28 & 29 Nov. With workshops, theatre, exhibitions and shows for all audiences. Held in the Escalerilla Park and Las Flores Gymnasium.

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Lito Blues Band: Sat, 29 Nov, 7pm
Casa de la Cultura of Almuñécar
Energy, cohesion, sensitivity, freshness, excitement, professionalism…are some of the terms that come to mind when attending a performance by the Lito Blues Band, formed in 1989 by the talented guitarist Lito Fernández, also renowned for his work with Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Big Jack Johnson, Luther Allison, Henry Donjeany (Aretha Franklin’s guitarist), Raimundo Amador and Richard Ray Farrel. Info & tix (€15): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2093/the-lito-blues-band & Video Link

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Malaga Jazz “The Jazz Room”– A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans: Sun, 30 Nov, shows at 6pm & 8pm
Sala Marte (Mars Room), C/ San Nicolás, Malaga
The Jazz Room It’s a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre. Housed in a street-style bar that recreates 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Order a cocktail at the bar and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the best ‘hot jazz’ melodies, a unique blend of ragtime, brass and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation, a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of the living legacy of jazz, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Info, map & tix (€26): https://feverup.com/m/396024/en

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Torre del Mar hosts its 1st Pastoral Contest: Sun, 30 Nov.
The competition is starting at 12 noon, on the esplanade of the Azucarera de Torre del Mar, and will bring together four groups: the Pastoral de Frigiliana, the Pastoral Santa María la Mayor de Vélez-Málaga, the Pastoral La Buena Amistad de Torre del Mar, and the Pastoral del Mar de Vélez-Málaga.
We invite all residents, visitors and families to enjoy this day full of music, excitement and Christmas spirit.

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Green Wolf Organ Trio, electric blues: Sat, 6 Dec, 7pm
Casa de la Cultura of Almuñécar
This Organ Trio ensemble was born from the idea of the well-known organist and pianist Jesús Duran (Lito Blues Band and Raimundo Amador) to bring the sound of Jimmy Smith or Booker T. Jones to Blues-Rock. For this he is joined by two other veteran musicians of the Malaga music scene, as Fran Pacheco on guitar and Juanma Amador on drums. Info & tix (€12): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2172/green-wolf-organ-trio

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NEWS & ARTICLES

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SPAIN

The Government proposes Teresa Peramato as the next Attorney General of the State to replace Álvaro García Ortiz: {Translation, summary}
– The Government has chosen Teresa Peramato as the new Attorney General following the resignation of Álvaro García Ortiz, who was disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing confidential information. Proposed by the minister Félix Bolaños, she will undergo the usual procedure that involves a CGPJ report and a hearing in Congress before her final appointment and swearing in before the king.
– Peramato, a veteran prosecutor with a long career in combating gender based violence, is regarded as a more technical profile after the controversial terms of Dolores Delgado and García Ortiz. Although linked to the Progressive Union of Prosecutors (UPF), her name is not seen as politically charged. The main prosecutors’ associations have reacted cautiously, stressing the need to restore the prestige and independence of the Public Prosecution Service. The UPF, however, has strongly endorsed her. Peramato is widely respected and is known for her work defending victims, especially women and children. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/gobierno-propone-teresa-peramato-como-proxima-fiscal-general-estado_6902217_0.html

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The PP welcomes the new attorney general with ‘caution’ and says the key is to see whether Sánchez will continue to abuse the institution to push his agendas: {Translation, summary}
– Miguel Tellado, Secretary General of the PP {pic}, said his party receives the appointment of Teresa Peramato as Attorney General “with caution”. He stressed the crucial issue is whether Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will stop politicising the Public Prosecutor’s Office or continue using it for personal and political gain. Peramato replaces Álvaro García Ortiz, who resigned after being disqualified by the Supreme Court.
– Tellado criticised Sánchez for previously appointing García Ortiz “to commit wrongdoing” and questioned if the Prime Minister has learned from the court’s ruling. He also condemned government figures, including Yolanda Díaz, for questioning the Supreme Court’s decision, calling it an attack on the separation of powers and a source of national embarrassment. Tellado argued Sánchez relied on state institutions to defend his government and associates from judicial cases. He concluded that the Prime Minister should consider calling elections to restore credibility and end the current political disgrace. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-recibe-cautela-nueva-fiscal-general-dice-clave-ver-si-sanchez-seguira-usando-institucion-20251125113600.html

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First Challenge to the New Animal Welfare Act Successful– Supreme Court annuls the extension of the minimum space per pig: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has nullified part of the New Animal Welfare Act, specifically Royal Decree 159/2023, which required more space per pig on farms, overturning the Government’s claim that the measure would have “null” impact. The Third Chamber ruled that the Regulatory Impact Assessment was inadequate and ignored the economic consequences.
– Asaja, the agricultural organisation, said the decree threatened farmers with either reducing livestock numbers and income or investing hundreds of thousands of euros to expand facilities, potentially costing over 300,000 euros per farm or reducing national pig production by 7% to 16%. Asaja praised the court for halting what it called “legislative demagoguery”, highlighting the stark reality for farmers: “Paper can withstand anything; the farmer cannot.” The organisation warned that ideological pressure on intensive farming continues, and that while the ruling suspends the immediate effects of the decree, farmers must remain alert to future measures. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-11-25/el-supremo-anula-el-decreto-del-gobierno-que-obligaba-a-dar-mas-espacio-por-cerdo-7324674/

ANDALUCÍA

The Disastrous Results of Putting Emotions Ahead of Facts and Logic– Andalusian health managers admit to judge that they ignored the Treasury’s order to halt hand-picked private contracts due to their “feelings”: {Translation, summary}
– The last three managers of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) admitted before a judge that they extended emergency contracts with private clinics between 2021 and 2024, increasing the budget from 70 million to 242.3 million euros. They claimed that a written order from the Ministry of Finance to suspend direct awards “did not concern them” and they acknowledged they ignored multiple SAS audit reports showing the contracts were illegal.
– The current SAS manager, Valle García {pic}, and her two predecessors, Miguel Ángel Guzmán [November 2019 – July 2022] and Diego Vargas [until December 2023], are involved in this judicial case that now implicates the Government of Juan Manuel Moreno. The case seeks to clarify why the Junta extended emergency contracts for almost three years without publicity or competitive bidding, using an exceptional legal framework created at the start of the pandemic that had already been repealed.
– The managers defended their actions by citing the critical public health situation and the pressure on the health system, stating that their decisions were based largely on their personal feelings and the emotional impact of the Covid-19 crisis. Contradictions emerged between their account and former Finance officials, leading the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office to request that current and former ministers be summoned as witnesses. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/gerentes-sanidad-andaluza-admiten-juez-desoyeron-orden-hacienda-frenar-contratos-dedo_1_12794905.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The PP in Malaga criticises the government for being ‘isolated’ in ‘its refusal to promote the third lane in the eastern area’: {Translation, summary}
– José Ramón Carmona of the PP accuses the Spanish government of abandoning Málaga by refusing to invest in measures to improve mobility, particularly the long requested third lane on the eastern stretch of the A7. He argues that constant congestion has become intolerable and that neither Sánchez nor Montero has offered any solutions.
– Carmona claims Málaga has endured seven years without meaningful state investment and criticises the absence of national budgets since 2023. He argues that it is incomprehensible that one of Spain’s fastest growing provinces has no new infrastructure projects planned. He describes the demand for a third lane from Vélez Málaga and Rincón de la Victoria to the capital as a public outcry rather than a PP initiative. He also denounces the ministry’s rejection of local councils’ proposals to address dangerous junctions and backs Torrox’s request for a second motorway access. He concludes that no state funding is reaching the province. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/pp-malaga-gobierno-tercer-carril-zona-este_0_2005303655.html

TORROX

Four dead from carbon monoxide inhalation in a house in Torrox: {Translation, summary}
– Four members of the same family, including two adults and two teenagers, died on Tuesday in Torrox after inhaling carbon monoxide from a gas leak caused by poor combustion of a boiler or water heater. {This is suspicious. Gas boilers & water heaters have thermostats or aquastats and turn on and off periodically. It’s doubtful those would produce lethal levels of gas in a room large enough for 4 persons to be sleeping in. Maybe, in a tiny, well insulated room with no windows? Still seems unlikely. -Ed.} Emergency services were alerted at 15:28 about the incident in the El Pontil neighbourhood.
– The Town Hall has declared three days of official mourning, cancelled municipal events, and invited residents to observe a minute of silence at 10:00 outside the Town Hall. Mayor Óscar Medina described the event as “an extremely sad day for Torrox” and extended his deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. The tragedy has shocked the local community, highlighting the dangers of gas leaks and poor maintenance of heating appliances, and has prompted the municipality to mobilise official acts of remembrance. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2025/11/25/cuatro-muertos-inhalacion-gas-vivienda-torrox-familia-124112364.html

Update, 11pm Tuesday: {Translation, summary} Around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the lifeless bodies of the four members of a family of Moroccan origin, a married couple and their two teenage children were found. They were inside the house in which they lived in the old town of Torrox in the Axarquía. The main hypothesis now being considered is that they would have died of poisoning from the fumes of a faulty butane heater while they were sleeping. Said Rabah, 53, and his wife, Saadia, 38, were at home and everything indicates that they turned on a butane heater that did not work quite well. His sons, Mohammed, 19, and Moustapha, 17, were also at home and had gone to sleep. Ref: https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2025/11/25/6925d2c5fdddff13478b457e.html

NERJA

Aid for the payment of rent for families in vulnerable situations in Nerja approved: {Translation}
– The Nerja Governing Board has approved the sixth call for municipal aid for the payment of rent, aimed at people in situations of economic vulnerability and at risk of social exclusion.
– The mayor, José Alberto Armijo, has detailed that in this sixth call the beneficiaries will be able to receive aid of up to 3,600 euros, intended for the payment of rent for one year. In this sense, he recalled that this aid, initiated with the Coronavirus Shock Plan in 2020, is currently maintained for families who are in a complicated economic situation.
– The Councillor for Social Services, Daniel Rivas, has stressed the importance of these aids to guarantee residential stability and the social well-being of the most vulnerable neighbours, as well as to prevent situations of social exclusion. At the same time, he informed that, after its approval, it will be published in the National Database of Subsidies (BDNS) and in the Official Gazette of the Province of Malaga, thus starting the application process for those interested, with a period of 15 working days. Check with Town Hall for application procedures. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/aprobadas-ayudas-para-el-pago-del-alquiler-para-familias-en-situacion-de-vulnerabilidad-en-nerja/

HEALTH

Anaesthetists, following the death of a girl at a dental clinic, say- ‘Before undergoing any sedation, always ask who will be administering it.’: {Translation, summary}
– Sedar (Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy) warns that sedations involving general anaesthetic drugs carry serious risks and must only be performed by specialists in Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation.
– The reminder follows the death of a six year old girl who suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest after being treated at a private dental clinic in Alzira. The clinic had no authorisation to carry out anaesthesia procedures, although it was allowed to use local anaesthetics.
– Sedar highlights that several regional health regulations permit deep sedation with drugs such as propofol to be administered by doctors from unrelated specialties, or even by nursing staff, following short courses that do not equal full specialist training. The society stresses that these medicines can cause life threatening complications within seconds and require expert preparation. It urges patients to check who will administer any sedation and to ensure the professional is a qualified anaesthesiologist, noting that anaesthesia remains a complex and inherently risky field.
– {Remember to always check the credentials of any health professional serving you. They all should have ID cards or badges. If they are legit they will have no problem with this. Verify that it shows they hold the title required to perform the procedure, and that the photo is of them. The short-handed hospitals & clinics often have inexperienced students, trainees & technicians, who are NOT registered MDs, treating patients, and sometimes doing procedures they are not qualified to do, or are only supposed to do under direct supervision. Even then, these supervisors may be supervising a crew of trainees, so the requirement for having them directly assist each one individually gets ignored. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.periodicodeibiza.es/noticias/nacional/2025/11/23/2517735/anestesistas-tras-muerte-nina-clinica-dental-antes-someterse-cualquier-sedacion-pregunten-siempre-quien-realizar.html

SOCIAL MEDIA

Big Brother’s Social Media Police spreads from UK to Spain– Man arrested for “misogynistic hate speech” in social media posts in Sevilla: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard in Sevilla has arrested a man accused of using his large social media following, more than one hundred and twenty five thousand users, to spread gender based hate speech. The investigation began after Community Social Services reported a series of online posts that appeared to incite hostility against women. Officers identified numerous posts and live broadcasts in which the suspect used openly misogynistic and denigrating language. According to the Civil Guard, the content was designed to encourage others to discriminate against women and contributed to fear and insecurity among them. The force highlighted that the behaviour displayed a clear discriminatory motive based on gender. Throughout the inquiry, the Hate Crime Response Team in Sevilla worked closely with the specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination. The case reflects increasing concern among Spanish authorities about the use of social networks to promote intolerance and target specific groups through coordinated hate campaigns, as well as concerns of free speech advocates who say such victimless activities are protected. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/sevilla/detenido-discursos-misoginos-mujeres-redes_6902343_0.html

SPANISH ROYALS

Queen Letizia dazzles with her trendy look at her meeting with Alejandro Amenábar in Navarre: {Translation, summary}
– First engagement of the week for Queen Letizia, who, after her reunion with King Juan Carlos at a private lunch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the monarchy last Saturday at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, travelled to Tudela (Navarre) to attend the tribute to filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar in the “Our Classics” series as part of the “Film Festival”.
Full photo gallery: https://www.europapress.es/chance/principal-noticia-reina-letizia-arrasa-look-trendy-complice-encuentro-alejandro-amenabar-navarra-20251125135751-30711/

SCAMS

Health alerts Malaga patients of a scam through email about medical appointments: {Translation, summary}
– Fraudsters are impersonating the Andalusian Health Service, SAS, to deceive patients with false messages about cancelled medical appointments. The regional health department warns that phishing emails are being sent in its name, telling recipients that a telephone consultation has been cancelled and providing a fake number for further information. The genuine Salud Responde number is 955 54 50 60, not the number used in the scam.
– Officials advise the public to check the sender’s address, look for spelling mistakes and avoid clicking on unfamiliar links. They also stress that no personal information should be given by telephone or through links included in suspicious messages. The scam mirrors wider phishing techniques, in which criminals pretend to be official bodies or banks and contact victims through email, SMS or WhatsApp. These messages usually contain a link to a fake website that asks for login details which are then used to steal money from the victim. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/salud-alerta-pacientes-malaguenos-estafa-correo-electronico-citas_0_2005301331.html

TRAVEL

Fine of 10 million euros to Aena for performing facial recognition on airport passengers “without justifying its need”: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has fined Aena 10,043,002 euros and temporarily suspended its facial recognition system at airports. The regulator ruled that Aena implemented a high-risk biometric system without demonstrating necessity or proportionality, collecting and storing data from over 62,000 passengers in a centralised database without a valid Impact Assessment. The AEPD criticised the system’s design, which stored passenger faces and personal information for up to two years, noting that less intrusive alternatives, such as local biometric checks or traditional human verification, existed. Aena stated passengers had consented voluntarily and that data security was never compromised, but the AEPD emphasised that consent does not justify disproportionate processing. The suspension will remain until Aena completes a risk assessment compliant with GDPR. The fine reflects both the seriousness of the violation and the company’s size, and it highlights growing European regulatory scrutiny over the use of invasive biometric technologies prioritising efficiency over citizens’ privacy. However, as is all to common with these digital violations, none of the money will actually go to the victims. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/tecnologia/multa-10-millones-aena-reconocimiento-facial-pasajeros-justificar-necesidad_1_12796042.html

FINANCIAL

Movistar will raise its rates by around 4% on average from 13 January: {Translation, summary}
– Movistar will raise its convergent tariffs, which include mobile, landline, fibre and television services, by around 4% on average from 13 January. This follows a 5% increase in 2025, meaning the total rise over the two years will be roughly 9% cumulatively. The company will inform customers this week, with the most common increase around 3 euros per month, although most will remain below 5 euros per month. Certain tariffs, such as Movistar Base and Movistar Autónomos, will remain unchanged, so the rise depends on the services each customer has.
– Movistar attributes the increase to rising costs in the sector, particularly from major television content providers, whose prices in Spain have grown at double-digit rates. Platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max and Disney, which are included in several Movistar packages, are cited as key drivers of the higher costs. For users with only mobile, fibre or satellite services, the typical increase will be around 2 euros per month. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/sociedad/movistar-subira-tarifas-torno-4-media-partir-proximo-13-enero/202511242001573173122.html

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García Ortiz presents his resignation as attorney general: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s chief prosecutor said on Monday he was resigning after the Supreme Court last week found him guilty of leaking confidential information in a case involving a leading opposition figure’s partner. The unprecedented case is a blow to the leftist coalition government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who appointed Alvaro Garcia Ortiz in 2022 and has repeatedly defended his innocence.
– In a letter seen by Reuters, Garcia Ortiz said his decision to step down, before the sentence banning him from his post for two years, came from “profound respect” for judicial rulings. “Though my decision stems directly from the ruling, I’m convinced that I’ve faithfully served the institution to which I am honoured to belong, with an unequivocal vocation for public service, a sense of duty and institutional loyalty,” read the letter to Justice Minister Felix Bolaños.
– His departure was widely expected even as the Supreme Court has yet to give its rationale for the verdict and Garcia Ortiz may still appeal it before Spain’s Constitutional Court and ultimately the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
– “We respect the court’s decision but do not agree with it,” government spokesperson Pilar Alegria told state broadcaster TVE after Garcia Ortiz’s resignation, adding the lack of unanimity and notifying the verdict without a full ruling set a worrying precedent and had generated “stupefaction” among the public. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/spains-chief-prosecutor-quits-after-leak-verdict-2025-11-24/

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Vox sues Sánchez for false testimony in the Senate for saying that he did not know Antxón Alonso: {Translation, summary}
– Vox’s complaint against Pedro Sánchez focuses on his alleged connection to two figures now under judicial investigation and the relevance of this to his investiture as President in 2018. The party argues that Sánchez denied knowing Antxón Alonso during his Senate testimony, even though Alonso is described as the link who arranged meetings between Sánchez, Arnaldo Otegi and Santos Cerdán shortly after the motion of censure that removed Mariano Rajoy. According to Vox, these meetings were held to secure Bildu’s support for Sánchez’s investiture.
– Of the individuals involved, Antxón Alonso is under formal investigation for his wider role in the Koldo case. Santos Cerdán, Sánchez’s close political ally at the time and senior PSOE figure, has also become entangled in the same corruption proceedings, facing suspicion over his dealings involving Alonso.
– Vox maintains that Sánchez’s denial of any knowledge of Alonso constitutes false testimony. The party has asked the Supreme Court to summon Sánchez, Otegi, Alonso and Cerdán, and to obtain all relevant documentation surrounding the meetings that Sánchez and Otegi both deny took place. Full article: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-vox-querella-contra-sanchez-falso-testimonio-senado-decir-no-conocia-empresario-antxon-alonso-20251124130045.html

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The mistake you should not make when buying the mandatory vehicle safety V16 beacon in 2026- many people fall for the trap: {Translation, summary}
– The DGT has confirmed that V16 beacons will be mandatory for all vehicles from January, making them essential for road safety. In the final weeks of 2025, many companies are rushing to fill orders, but supply is tight, leading some to import units from China.
– These imports carry risks, including delivery delays often exceeding 90 days, financial exposure from advance payments, lack of pre-delivery quality checks, SIM card compatibility and minimal after-sales support. Seasonal factors such as Chinese New Year further complicate logistics, leaving vendors uncertain and vulnerable to regulatory non-compliance.
– A domestic alternative is the LED ONE Connected V16 beacon, manufactured in Spain by Erum Vial. Officially approved by the DGT, it offers immediate delivery, local technical support, and guaranteed connectivity until 2041 via Vodafone NB-IoT. Produced sustainably using recycled plastic, this option allows companies to meet legal requirements safely, protect investments, and avoid the common risks associated with Asian imports. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/error-que-debes-cometer-comprar-baliza-v16-obligatoria-2026-mucha-gente-cae-trampa-p7m_202511246924467b8080bd5ad6225f10.html

ANDALUCÍA

Foessa Warns of Middle Class Decline as Andalucía Faces Sharp Rise in Poverty: {Translation, summary}
– The Foessa report published by Caritas warns of a marked decline in the wellbeing of Spain’s middle classes, especially in Andalucía. Based on 31,000 interviews, the research finds that wealthier households have increased their resources while middle income families have lost purchasing power and are moving towards poverty and exclusion.
– Andalucía shows some of the worst figures: poverty has risen from 27 percent in 2008 to 30.5 percent in 2023, and social exclusion from 19 percent in 2018 to 23.1 percent in 2024. The main causes are insecure, poorly paid jobs and the high cost of housing, which has sharply reduced spending capacity. The report calls for better quality employment, a shift towards higher value economic activities, more affordable public housing and stronger redistribution through public services. Andalucía is classified as a region of “restrictive scarcity”, with one of the widest income gaps in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/clases-medias-pobres-andalucia-vivienda_0_2005295312.html

NERJA

‘A vision of Nerja’, by photographer Robert Holder, closes the year at the Nerja Museum: {Translation, summary}
– The Museo de Nerja has opened a new temporary exhibition, ‘A Vision of Nerja’, featuring forty-six photographs by German photographer Robert Holder. The show, which runs from Thursday 20 November until Tuesday 6 January in the Ana María Márquez Hall, is free to the public and closes the museum’s 2025 seasonal programme.
– Holder’s images, reproduced from his original negatives, include mostly black-and-white prints on 6 x 6 cm and 35 mm film, with only two colour shots related to fishing. The photographs depict daily life in Nerja during the 1960s and 1970s, capturing children at play, housewives, markets, farming, fishing, local festivals and early tourism, including mule excursions.
– Holder, born in Stuttgart in 1941 into a family of photographers, moved to Nerja after travelling around Europe and became involved in promoting tourist apartments. He lived between Nerja and Frigiliana until his death in 2022. The exhibition, organised with Pablo Rojo and the Asociación Cultural Taha de Frigiliana, pays tribute to Holder’s external perspective, providing a unique historical record of 1960s–70s Nerja and highlighting locations that remain largely unchanged today. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/cultura-espectaculos/2025/11/22/vision-nerja-fotografo-robert-holdercierra-124014542.html

LA HERRADURA

The 40th Andrés Segovia Classical Guitar Contest begins Tuesday in La Herradura, with 17 registered participants from 13 countries: {Translation, summary}
– The 40th Andrés Segovia Classical Guitar Competition in La Herradura, Almuñécar, begins with the presentation of the jury and seventeen contestants from thirteen countries, followed by the draw for performance order. The first elimination round consists of two sessions, held on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening, in which each contestant performs a freely chosen programme of up to fifteen minutes. After the second session, the jury will select the musicians who progress to the second round.
– The second elimination round takes place on Thursday and Friday evenings. Selected contestants will perform a twenty minute programme of varied styles, different from their previous performance, and must also play two compulsory works: Estudio sin luz by Segovia and Preludio en mi, commissioned by him from Manuel Ponce.
– The finalists, announced on Friday, will perform the Concierto de Aranjuez with the Mediterranean Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, before the prize giving and closing ceremony. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-comienza-martes-granada-17-inscritos-13-paises-40-certamen-guitarra-clasica-andres-segovia-20251124190159.html

ALHAURÍN DE LA TORRE

Alhaurín de la Torre opens a new access road to the A-7 this Monday to alleviate traffic jams at rush hour: {Translation, summary}
– Alhaurín de la Torre will open a new direct access road to the A 7 motorway Monday, 24 November, intended to ease the severe morning congestion suffered by the municipality. The project links Santa Clara Avenue with a newly constructed roundabout on the Churriana road and is designed to divert up to 40 per cent of outbound traffic, particularly from the eastern residential developments.
– The Town Council has funded the entire scheme, which includes the new roundabout and a connecting road across the Ramírez stream. A second roundabout has also been built near Cortijo Blanco, close to the hiperronda viaduct, to improve traffic flow at another bottleneck.
– Together, these works represent over two million euros of investment and form part of a wider strategy to reduce gridlock at peak times. Medium term relief is expected from the future dual carriageway upgrade of the A 404, but the immediate improvement will come from this new access route. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/municipios/2025/11/24/alhaurin-torre-apertura-nuevo-acceso-hiperronda-autovia-a-7-123926385.html

UKRAINE WAR

Kremlin rejects European plan to end war in Ukraine:
– The Kremlin has rejected a European counterproposal to Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine. The European plan, drawn up by Britain, Germany and France, changes key points in the US plan, including on the future of Nato and Ukrainian territory.
– Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide, described the plan as “unconstructive”. It “does not work for us”, he told reporters in Moscow. Mr Ushakov added that “not all, but many provisions of the US plan seem quite acceptable to us”. Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/24/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-geneva-latest-news514/

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Mammogate leads to Biopsygate– More than 5,000 delayed biopsies spark concern over patient safety in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The PSOE has raised alarm over more than 5,000 biopsies left unanalysed for months at the Regional Hospital of Málaga and will bring the issue before the Parliament of Andalucía. The PSOE will file motions to clarify why thousands of samples have remained undiagnosed since August and is demanding explanations from the regional government. The party stresses that biopsy results are often essential for diagnosing cancer and other serious illnesses, and that delays should never exceed one week to ten days. Prolonged waiting can postpone treatment, increase patient anxiety and potentially worsen health outcomes. The PSOE accuses the regional Health Department of remaining silent about how many patients are affected, which conditions are involved and what urgent measures will be taken to clear the backlog.
– The party also links these delays to wider systemic strain. It highlights a rise in referrals from the Northern Health Area of Málaga to private hospitals, forcing patients to travel, pay extra costs and endure longer waiting times. The PSOE argues that shortages of professionals and specialists are fuelling delays that place patients at direct risk. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sanidad/mas-5000-biopsias-congeladas-analizar-malaga-llegaran-parlamento-andaluz/202511241249293172822.html

GASTRONOMIA

This is the Michelin Star Gala 2026 in Malaga– when, where, keys to the event & how to watch live: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga will host the 2026 Estrella Michelin Gala on Tuesday, 25 November, officially presenting the Michelin Guide Spain & Portugal 2026. The city succeeds Murcia as host and reinforces its status as a key culinary centre in southern Europe. The gala will take place at SOHRLIN Andalucía, a venue developed by Antonio Banderas and Domingo Merín, with 300 chefs and 700 guests attending. The event begins at 6.30 pm, presented by Jesús Vázquez, with Masi Rodríguez appearing on the red carpet.
– During the ceremony, restaurants awarded one, two or three Michelin Stars will be revealed, a highlight for the gastronomy sector. Málaga currently has eleven Michelin Stars across nine restaurants, including Blossom, José Carlos García, Kaleja, Skina, Messina, Nintai, Back, Bardal and Sollo.
– The gala will be broadcast live on YouTube and Michelin’s official platforms, enabling both professionals and enthusiasts to watch the awards announcements.
– Michelin Stars are awarded by anonymous full-time inspectors who assess restaurants using five criteria: quality of ingredients, harmony of flavours, technical skill, chef personality and consistency. Each menu is tested multiple times by different inspectors, who then meet to determine whether a restaurant merits a star. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/24/asi-sera-gala-estrella-michelin-2026-malaga-124050954.html & Video Link

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Morrissey will give three concerts in Spain in March 2026- Valencia, Zaragoza and Seville: {Translation, summary}
– Morrissey will once again be performing concerts in Spain. The artist, who was due to perform in the country this year as part of the Noches del Botánico concert series, had to cancel his show on 12 June due to acute sinusitis. Now, the former lead singer of The Smiths has announced new dates, although they are neither in Madrid nor Barcelona: Morrissey will be performing in Valencia, Zaragoza and Seville in March.
– The British pop legend will perform on 12 March at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia, on 14 March at the Zaragoza Auditorium and on 16 March at the Cartuja Center in Seville, in three concerts co-produced by Primavera Sound and SFMusic. General ticket sales will go on sale at the Primavera Sound website on 28 November at 10:00 am. Info & tix: https://www.primaverasound.com/en/tours/morrissey-valencia-palau-de-les-arts-zaragoza-auditorio-sevilla-cartuja-center-marzo-2026 Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/cultura/musica/morrisey-dara-tres-conciertos-espana-ultima-cancelacion-madrid_1_12791499.html & Video Link

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OBITUARIES

Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81:
– Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularized reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died, his wife Latifa Chambers announced on Facebook on Monday. The cause was a seizure followed by pneumonia, she said.
– The anti-establishment bent of Cliff’s music gave a voice not only to the hardships faced by Jamaicans, but to the spirit and joy that persevered in spite of poverty and oppression. Over the years, Cliff worked with the Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Annie Lennox and Paul Simon. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/obituary-jimmy-cliff-reggae-music-pioneer-dies-81-2025-11-24/ & Video Link

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
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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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Chanfaina Festival in Totalán: Sun, 30 Nov
Chanfaina stew contains the following ingredients: potatoes, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, breadcrumbs and a variety of spices: oregano, saffron, pepper, cloves, cumin and bay leaves. If desired, it can be topped with sliced meat or black pudding.
This delicious dish is offered to all visitors who come each year on Chanfaina Day, a festival that is becoming increasingly well known and attracting more and more visitors.
On Sunday, more than six thousand portions are prepared, starting the night before with the cutting and peeling of the potatoes by the villagers, who collaborate selflessly. The dish is prepared early in the morning by residents who are knowledgeable about the chanfaina tradition.
The festival itself begins on Sunday morning with the opening of the reception stands for visitors, typical local tastings (olive, vine and pork products), exhibitions of farming tools and various crafts, popular markets, and musical performances by the band, verdiales groups and orchestras.

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Fiesta del Mosto y de la Chacina de Colmenar: Sun, 30 Nov
[Grape, Wine & Cured Meat Festival]
This festival is an opportunity to discover and taste many of the typical products of the region, in particular cured meats, accompanied by “sweet wine” or “dry wine”.
The day is also an opportunity to discover traditional folklore- the verdiales. It is a type of ancestral fandango typical of the Axarquía and the Montes de Málaga.

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Rincón de la Victoria- The Magic of Christmas:
December 5, 2025 to January 5, 2026
See full schedule of events: https://www.turismoenrincon.es/navidad/

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Vélez-Málaga will light up its Christmas on Friday, December 5:
Vélez-Málaga will celebrate its official Christmas lighting on December 5, moving this long-awaited event to Canalejas Street, which this year will be transformed into one of the great Christmas stages of the municipality thanks to a special lighting composed of decorative arches along the entire street and two daily music and light shows that will turn every afternoon and night into a real show full of magic and innovation. Info: https://www.velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=noticias&id=8341

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Torrox Flamenco Festival – Flamenco In Progress: Fri, 5 Dec, 8pm
Manuel Liñán, Flamenco dance performance.
Teatro Villa de Torrox
This work offers an intimate look at the artist’s personal journey: a celebration of identity, movement & tradition. Info & tix (€15): https://www.mientrada.net/eventos/categoria/flamenco-in-progress/

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SPAIN

Sánchez rebels against the Supreme Court– points to the Constitutional Court to settle “controversial” aspects in the sentence to García Ortiz: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez reacted to the Supreme Court’s conviction of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for revealing confidential information linked to the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso. He said he respects but disagrees with the ruling, adding that, in a democracy, it is legitimate to voice dissent against judicial decisions. Sánchez suggested that other judicial bodies, including the Constitutional Court, may review controversial elements once the full judgment is available. He confirmed that the Government must now appoint a new Attorney General. When questioned about a potential pardon, he said it makes no sense to discuss such matters now.
– Sánchez then defended García Ortiz’s innocence by relying on testimony from “prestigious journalists” who claimed he was not the source of the leaks. This exposes a striking hypocrisy: Sánchez has previously attacked media outlets as unreliable, accused them of spreading misinformation, and even proposed a government register of media ownership along with a council to determine which news sources are “valid.” His sudden reliance on journalistic testimony for political defence exposes his opportunism and inconsistency, revealing a pattern of selective credibility. By attempting to control media legitimacy while embracing journalists when convenient, Sánchez reveals his clear prioritisation of political expediency over principle. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/sanchez-apunta-constitucional-para-dirimir-aspectos-controvertidos-sentencia-garcia-ortiz_6901543_0.html

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Addressing the Inflation Crisis– The PP will resubmit to Congress the reduction of VAT on food to help families: {Translation, summary}
– The PP has announced that it will present a bill in the Congress to request a reduction of VAT on meat, fish, and eggs to help families who see “that with their salary they cannot make ends meet.” “When we analyse the shopping basket, we see that since Sánchez has been in government it has increased by more than 38%. Some products, such as meat and fish, have risen by 45% and eggs by 78%,” said the PP’s Deputy Secretary for Finance, Housing and Infrastructure, Juan Bravo {pic}, who asserts that Sánchez refuses to implement proposals that have been approved on this matter.
– According to Bravo, the proposal envisages a reduction of VAT from 10 to 4% for meat and fish, while for basic and fresh products they request a reduction from 4 to 0%. “This is the way we can help families reach the end of the month more easily when doing their shopping,” he stated.
– Bravo also criticised that Sánchez is “little or not at all” concerned by these problems, just as he is unconcerned about “lacking parliamentary support to avoid passing the budget for the third year or trains not arriving on time.” “Sánchez is not worried that Spain is fading or that foreign investment does not trust Spain. What concerns Sánchez is attacking judges and institutions in order to cover up the conviction of the Attorney General and the more than 30 people in his circle involved in corruption cases,” he said.
– He also stated that Spain is the second country in Europe with the worst rate of child poverty and noted that under Sánchez Spaniards have lost purchasing power, compared with Portugal, which has improved by eight points.
– Meanwhile, the party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, in a video posted this Sunday on his TikTok profile, outlined some details of this proposal. “Some time ago we approved in the Congress of Deputies reducing VAT on meat, fish, and canned goods because they have risen by more than 40%. The Government ignored it. Now we must also include other products, such as eggs, which have risen by 78%,” Feijóo stated. The PP leader said they will resubmit the proposal “so that it can be voted on” because, as he points out, “everything is already difficult enough for those who just want to make it to the end of the month without being burdened by more and more taxes.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/pp-llevara-congreso-rebaja-iva-carne-pescado-los-huevos-para-ayudar-las-familias_6901538_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Mammogate Update– Amama links three deaths to cancer screening failures and refuses to send data to the Board because they are personal: {Translation, summary}
– The Amama Association has sent a formal response to the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) regarding the request from the regional health administration for the data it holds on women affected by errors in breast cancer screening.
– The Junta sought to resolve discrepancies in the figures, as Amama maintains they have 4,000 cases, while the Ministry has limited the problem to 2,317 patients. Amama replied that it “cannot provide any information that constitutes personal health data without the express, written, and informed consent of its members, because any action in that regard would constitute a serious breach of data protection laws prohibited by the legislation”.
– The association described the request as “surprising, since it demands confidential data from a modest women’s association, which only the Administration fully controls”.
– In any case, its president, Ángela Claverol, affirmed that she “will not back down because the reality is 4,000 cases reported by affected women” received by the association, including reports and consultations from women who “did not receive information about their mammograms”.
– On Friday, Amama linked the deaths of three people to errors detected in the screening programme in Andalusia. This information was detailed by the association’s lawyer, Manuel Jiménez Soto.
– The Junta emphasised the “obligation” to provide data. The Andalusian Health Minister, Antonio Sanz, reminded Amama that providing information to the administration when irregularities are known is “a public health duty” to ensure “these women receive care”. Sanz explained that if the association has information about people not treated by the public system, it must “understand that the priority is to assist them” and therefore “provide that information”. He noted the Junta has precise data on 2,317 women awaiting diagnostic breast cancer tests and stated that “all will receive the tests they are due before 30 November”, while also noting that concern arises because Amama “claims there are 4,000 women whose whereabouts are unknown”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/amama-vincula-tres-muertes-con-los-fallos-los-cribados-cancer-rechaza-enviar-datos-junta-porque-son-personales_6901082_0.html

AXARQUÍA

Chlorate Excess Renders El Borge and Iznate Water Unfit for Consumption, Axaragua Steps Up Controls: {Translation, summary}
– Axaragua reported that the Health Authority has declared the water in El Borge and Iznate unfit for human consumption after chlorate levels exceeded the new legal limit of 0.7 mg per litre, introduced by Royal Decree 3/2023. Chlorates can appear during water treatment when chlorine based disinfectants are used. Axaragua noted that it had carried out twenty one analyses this year across the Viñuela Axarquía System, which supplies fourteen municipalities.
– Only one isolated exceedance was detected and it was not confirmed by a counter sample. Even so, the company strengthened its quality control measures for hypochlorite, improving storage conditions and monitoring. In agreement with the Health Authority, it will now add monthly chlorate measurements at all twenty system delivery points and maintain close coordination with local councils. Axaragua is also preparing a refurbishment plan for the treatment plant to ensure compliance with new health standards. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/axaragua-refuerza-el-control-del-agua-de-consumo-ante-la-deteccion-de-cloratos-en-redes-municipales-de-la-comarca-de-la-axarquia/

NERJA

A new road and a roundabout to decongest traffic in the centre of the town centre of Nerja, plus more improvements: {Translation, summary}
– Nerja Town Council is advancing plans to reorganise the area surrounding the new health centre now under construction. The project includes a major new avenue that will link the roundabout by Calle Ingenio and Puente Viejo with Avenida de Pescia on the old N-340. This new road, named after former mayor Gabriel Broncano, forms part of a wider development that also includes an underground car park with 847 spaces and a planned transport interchange. The scheme involves widening Calle Chíllar to allow two way traffic and installing full infrastructure such as pavements, lighting and water and rainwater networks. Once tender documents are completed, construction is expected to take twelve months.
– Separately, Nerja has expanded outdoor sports facilities in key tourist areas, installing equipment for activities such as calisthenics on the beaches of Burriana, El Chucho and El Playazo, on the La Torrecilla promenade, in Los Cangrejos and near the Enrique López Cuenca stadium. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nuevo-vial-rotonda-descongestionar-trafico-centro-casco-20251111231858-nt_amp.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

A man arrested for the violent death of his 60-year-old ex-partner in Rincón de la Victoria: {Translation, summary}
– A 60-year-old woman was violently killed on Saturday morning in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga. Her former partner has been arrested in connection with the death. Neighbours called 112 at 10.20 regarding a domestic dispute, prompting the Guardia Civil and Local Police to attend, along with the Andalusian Institute for Women. Officers discovered the woman’s body with signs of violence, and the case is being investigated as gender-based violence. Government Subdelegate Javier Salas confirmed that security forces are collecting information and that no prior reports exist in the Viogén monitoring system. The Guardia Civil established a security operation, temporarily blocking the area. The body was transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine at 14.10. She would be Spain’s 39th gender-based violence victim this year. The names and nationalities of the those involved were not disclosed. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/malaga/detenido-hombre-muerte-violenta-expareja-rincon-victoria_6901364_0.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Berrettini puts Italy on verge of third straight Davis Cup triumph after beating Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4: {Summary}
– Asturian Pablo Carreño lost to Matteo Berrettini (6-3, 6-4) on Saturday in the first match of the Davis Cup final between Spain and Italy (1-0), which is being played in Bologna (Italy). In a match that lasted one hour and 19 minutes, the Gijón native, ranked 89th in the world, was unable to break his opponent’s serve, who did not concede a single break point and took advantage of a break in each of the two sets played to take the first point of the tie.
– Later on Sunday, Flavio Cobolli has the opportunity to secure a third consecutive victory for Italy when he faces Jaume Munar. If Munar manages to level the tie for Spain (who are without world number one Carlos Alcaraz through injury), then Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori will play Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez in the deciding doubles match. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251123-berrettini-puts-italy-on-verge-of-third-straight-davis-cup-triumph

TECH

Gmail Snoop Alert– Google has quietly started accessing Gmail users’ private emails and attachments to train its AI models, requiring manual opt-out to avoid participation:
– Malwarebytes reports that Google has recently implemented changes that enable Gmail to access all private messages and attachments for the purpose of training its AI models. This means that unless users take action to opt out, their emails could be analysed to improve Google’s AI assistants, such as Smart Compose or AI-generated replies.
– While Google assures strong privacy measures are in place, such as data anonymization and security during the AI training process, those handling sensitive or confidential information may find little comfort in these promises.
– To fully opt out of Gmail’s AI training, users must change settings in two separate locations. This article features a guide and images for opting out on desktop, but the selections are very similar if accessing Gmail via the mobile app.
– The rollout of this feature without clear, upfront consent has raised eyebrows among privacy advocates and security experts. By following these steps, you’ve taken the initiative to protect yourself and your loved ones from intrusive AI training practices. {Breaking Update, Monday, 1am: Google has responded. They say “Gmail does scan email content to power its own “smart features, such as spam filtering, categorisation, and writing suggestions. But this is part of how Gmail normally works and isn’t the same as training Google’s generative AI models.” However, as Google pays billions annually in fines for deceiving authorities and abusing user data, their comments must be taken with a few very large grains of salt. Malwarebytes reports many Gmail users have documented the original claims, disputing Google’s response. -Ed.}
Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2025/11/22/gmail-explainer-how-to-stop-google-ai-from-snooping-through-your-emails/ &

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Forget Über-Liberal Wikipedia, Elon Envisions Grokipedia As Humanity’s Cosmic Knowledge Vault:
– Elon Musk’s Grokipedia, soon to be rebranded as Encyclopedia Galactica, is an ambitious project aiming to preserve and expand human knowledge for future civilizations. Powered by xAI’s Grok AI models, it serves as an open-source repository of text, audio, images, and video. Unlike Wikipedia’s crowd-sourced approach, Grokipedia uses AI to fact-check, correct half-truths, and fill knowledge gaps through first-principles reasoning, reducing bias and propaganda. Musk envisions it as a modern Library of Alexandria, with knowledge etched in microfont on stone and copies distributed across Earth, the Moon, Mars, and deep space. Early users praised its depth on niche topics, though initial release controversies prompted iterative improvements, including a simple “It’s Wrong” error-flagging tool. Musk positions Grokipedia as a foundational resource for AI understanding of the universe, surpassing Wikipedia in scope, accuracy, and longevity, and ensuring human knowledge survives disasters or cosmic events. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/elon-envisions-grokipedia-humanitys-cosmic-knowledge-vault & X Link

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

Elon Musk’s Vision of the Future– Work Is ‘Optional,’ Money Is Irrelevant as AI and Robots Take Over Everything:
– Fortune reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of work and money, stating that in the next 10 to 20 years, work will become optional, and money will lose its relevance. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, DC this week, Musk compared the decision to have a job in the future to maintaining a vegetable garden today, suggesting that people will only work if they choose to do so. Musk explained, “My prediction is that work will be optional. It’ll be like playing sports or a video game or something like that.”
– Musk attributes this future of optional work to the rise of millions of robots in the workforce, capable of ushering in a wave of enhanced productivity. Musk believes that in his job-voluntary future, money will no longer be an issue. He draws inspiration from Iain M. Banks’ Culture series of science fiction novels, which depict a post-scarcity world filled with superintelligent AI beings and no traditional jobs.
Musk remarked, “In those books, money doesn’t exist. It’s kind of interesting. And my guess is, if you go out long enough — assuming there’s a continued improvement in AI and robotics, which seems likely — money will stop being relevant.”
– At Viva Technology 2024, Musk suggested that “universal high income” would sustain a world without necessary work, though he did not offer details on how this system would function. His reasoning aligns with that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has advocated for universal basic income, or regular unconditional payments given to individuals, usually by the government. Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2025/11/22/elon-musks-vision-of-the-future-work-is-optional-money-is-irrelevant-as-ai-and-robots-take-over-everything/

SCIENCE

Spain, Croatia, Japan, Italy and ‘Fusion for Energy’ sign agreement to develop fusion energy in Granada: {Translation, summary}
– Spain has signed the International Multilateral DONES Agreement (MIDA) with Croatia, Japan, Italy, and Fusion for Energy to develop fusion energy at the particle accelerator in Escúzar, Granada. (Current nuclear reactors use fission, not fusion.) The IFMIF-DONES Spain Consortium, including the Spanish and Andalusian research ministries, formalised the agreement with international partners to consolidate collaboration on fusion technologies.
– Fusion energy, considered clean, safe, sustainable, and virtually limitless, will be advanced through a comprehensive framework for decision-making, resource allocation, and transparent governance. Signatories include leading figures from Spain, F4E, Croatia, Japan, and Italy, reflecting a firm commitment to accelerate fusion development.
– IFMIF-DONES, the world’s unique facility for neutron testing of materials for future reactors like DEMO, represents scientific, economic, and social progress, creating skilled employment and technological growth. The total investment is 800 million euros, with Spain funding 55% of construction, demonstrating leadership in global fusion research and supporting the country’s green and digital transition. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-espana-croacia-japon-italia-fusion-for-energy-firman-acuerdo-desarrollar-energia-fusion-granada-20251121134327.html

TRAVEL

Passengers Rebooked as Iryo Keeps Key Services Running During Union Strikes: {Translation, summary}
– Iryo has confirmed that essential services will operate during the union-called strikes on 25, 26 and 27 November and 5, 6, 7 and 8 December. Minimum services have been set at 73 per cent, and contingency plans have been implemented to minimise disruption.
– The company also announced that travellers whose original journeys are affected by the strike will be provided with alternative travel arrangements. Rebooked trips will be available from Monday 24 November at 06:00 hours. Iryo emphasised that it is taking all necessary measures to ensure passengers can continue their journeys with as little inconvenience as possible.
– While essential services will run, some scheduled journeys may be adjusted to accommodate the strike, and passengers are advised to check their bookings and follow Iryo’s updates. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/iryo-preve-servicios-minimos-para-huelga-personal-oficinas-mantenimiento-que-afecta-puente-diciembre_6901556_0.html

RELIGION

More than 300 kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria: {Summary of 2 articles}
– More than 300 students and staff were kidnapped from a Nigerian school, reports say. The students taken were male and female and between ages 10 and 18.
– It’s the second mass abduction of school students this week in the West African coastal nation. The incident occurred after more than 20 Muslim schoolgirls were kidnapped Monday from a different boarding school in the neighbouring Kebbi state. A church was also attacked further south, in Kwara state, with two people killed and 38 others abducted.
– According to police, the pupils were taken when armed “bandits” stormed the St. Mary’s School in Papiri and forced students out of their hostel sleeping space. Local police said armed men stormed the school at around 02:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Friday morning, abducting students who were staying there. Boarding schools already were closed by state authorities in a large part of the country due to concern over rising security threats following a renewed string of attacks by militant groups.
Full articles: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/11/21/Nigeria-Papiri-Catholic-St-Marys-school-student-kidnapped-Bola-Tinubu/4691763733761/ &
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w7621xypyo

UPDATE- Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape:
– Nigeria, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the Catholic Church and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Sunday. However around 253 of those kidnapped, including 12 staff members and teachers, are still with the kidnappers, said CAN chairman Bulus Yohanna, a Catholic Bishop who is also the proprietor of the school. In a statement, Yohanna said the pupils escaped between Friday and Saturday. Parents rushed to the school in Niger state, to the west of the capital Abuja, after hearing that some children had escaped. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/least-50-pupils-kidnapped-nigeria-catholic-school-escape-church-says-2025-11-23/

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On November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Gee-Mackey Duo: Fri, 21 Nov, 8pm, €10
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Alhaurín de la Torre, Blues Concert- Somos “The Blues Horses”: Sun, 23 Nov, 6pm
Finca Solvana. Carretera vieja de Ronda km 86, Alhaurín de la Torre. Info & tix (€10): https://entradium.com/en/events/somos-the-blues-horses

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The Centre will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays 24th of December opens Monday 7th January.
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Reader’s Soapbox:
Good morning Naythan,
– Hope all is well with you and that the donations are flowing in, unfortunately, it can take a while extracting blood from stones !!
– I was again incensed to read about corruption within the Ukrainian government.
– Van de Lying, Micron, Sir Liar Starmer and the rest of “The Willing” idiots, have provided obscene amounts of financial and military aid to Ukraine in its defence against Russia, another 800 million from Sanchez again yesterday, and this without even a budget being agreed since 2023 !!
– However, due to ongoing corruption issues within Ukraine, there is a growing need for transparency in how this aid is used. Without proper oversight, there is the risk that funds and weapons are being misappropriated, misused, or diverted, (remember the guns that turned up in the narco raids in Gibraltar last year, originally supplied to Ukraine by the US),diminishing their impact and fuelling further corruption.
– Corruption remains a significant issue in Ukraine, despite efforts at reform. The lack of clear accountability in the allocation of military aid raises concerns that arms are being sold on the black market or misused, undermining both the effectiveness of the support and international security.
– European governments are also losing public support because citizens are becoming unhappy that their taxes are being wasted or misused. Demanding greater transparency from Ukraine would help maintain public trust and ensure that aid is used effectively. Moreover, it could push Ukraine to strengthen its own democratic institutions and fight corruption more vigorously.
– In conclusion, European governments should consider refusing further aid to Ukraine until Zelensky is removed from office, and transparent systems are in place to ensure that military and financial support is being used properly. This would not only protect taxpayers’ money but also promote long-term stability in Ukraine and support its democratic development. S.B.

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SPAIN

GUILTY– The Supreme Court sentences Attorney General García Ortiz to two years of disqualification, plus fines & court costs, for revealing secrets of Ayuso’s boyfriend: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has disqualified Álvaro García Ortiz {pic} for two years from holding public office for leaking confidential information about Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner, Alberto González Amador. The court also imposed 10,000 euros in moral damages to González Amador and 7,300 euros in fines on the Attorney General. The ruling follows García Ortiz’s leak of an email on 13 March 2024, in which González Amador admitted committing two tax offences. The email was published on La Cadena SER late that night, while a press release prepared by García Ortiz and his communications team was issued the next morning.
– Despite the gravity of the leak, no prison sentence was imposed, though García Ortiz will leave the Attorney General’s office. At the trial, the prosecution and García Ortiz’s defence requested acquittal, while other parties sought three to six years’ imprisonment.
– The case illustrates an inequity: although García Ortiz’s actions unlawfully disclosed private information affecting González Amador, the Supreme Court’s decision limits penalties to disqualification, fines, and compensation, leaving broader questions about accountability for systemic leaks and misuse of confidential information unresolved. A civil case to claim greater compensation by the victim is sure to follow. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/supremo-condena-fiscal-general-estado-dos-anos-inhabilitacion-por-revelar-secretos-novio-ayuso_6900526_0.html

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What appeals can the Attorney General file against the Supreme Court’s conviction?: {DigameXtra}
– The Supreme Court has banned Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz [pic} from his post for two years for revealing secrets and hit him with a 7,200-euro fine plus 10,000 euros in compensation, but he still has options to challenge it.
– First, he can file with the court an “Incidente de Nulidad” (application for annulment), though these rarely succeed.
– Next, he can appeal to the Constitutional Court with an amparo appeal, which doesn’t automatically stop the sentence, so he would still need to pay the fines and serve the disqualification unless the courts allow a “precautionary measure” relieving him of these penalties.
– Once domestic appeals are exhausted, he could take his case to the European Court of Human Rights, which looks at possible human-rights violations rather than retrial. There’s also a small chance the case could involve the Court of Justice of the EU if an EU-law issue comes up, though Spanish courts must agree to this. These steps give him some ways to fight or reduce the impact while the legal process runs its course.
Refs: https://www.larazon.es/espana/que-recursos-puede-presentar-fiscal-general-condena-supremo_20251120691f39c7eba8bc0ece0b1ba1.html &
https://elpais.com/espana/2025-11-20/el-fiscal-general-solo-podra-acudir-al-tribunal-constitucional-una-vez-quede-inhabilitado.html

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The Government disagrees with the conviction of the Attorney General, but will appoint a new one “in the coming days”: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez’s government is managing the fallout from the Supreme Court’s unprecedented conviction of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for revealing secrets. The Prime Minister’s office says it respects the ruling but disagrees with it and continues to support García Ortiz, praising his work in defending law and truth. The conviction disqualifies him for two years and requires fines and compensation to businessman Alberto González Amador (the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid) {pic} whose private financial affairs were disclosed. The leaks allegedly violated González Amador’s privacy and may have been directed by the Presidency to negatively influence public perception of Ayuso by association; she has been very vocal with her criticisms of Sánchez.
– The Government plans to appoint a prestigious replacement while portraying García Ortiz as a public martyr. Within the party headquarters, the perception is of a judiciary ready to undermine the Executive, collaborating with right-wing political and media forces. The Government aims to use the case symbolically to energise supporters and highlight alleged hostility from opposition and judicial circles.
Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/gobierno-discrepa-sentencia-fiscal-general-pone-marcha-relevo_20251120691f1d8eeba8bc0ece0af35c.html

MALAGA CITY

Countdown to the switching on of the Christmas lights in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Countdown to the Christmas lights in Malaga, an event that has established itself as the Official start of the Christmas holidays in the city and that attracts thousands of people to the Historic Center. This year, as usual, the unveiling ceremony of the Christmas lights will be held on last Friday of November, which in this case will be the November 28, from the 6:00 p.m., coinciding with the Black Friday. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/20/cuenta-encendido-luces-navidad-malaga-123935756.html

FRIGILIANA

Frigiliana orders its urgent departure from the Axarquía Association of Municipalities: {Translation, summary}
– Frigiliana’s mayor, Alejandro Herrero (PSOE), has formally requested that the town, which has over 3,000 inhabitants, leave the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol-Axarquía. He believes that his town gains “zero benefit,” since it does not even rely on the La Viñuela reservoir for its high-level water supply. Tensions escalated after an administrative case related to sound equipment earlier this summer required an assigned official, but the council’s request for one was denied twice, citing lack of personnel. Herrero criticised the Mancomunidad for providing only minimal services, such as a monthly cherry-picker crane, and for prioritising unrelated topics like international affairs over urgent local issues, including daily traffic congestion to Málaga. He also requested a full list of all remunerations within the organisation to assess whether staffing is appropriate. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2025/11/20/frigiliana-ordena-salida-urgente-mancomunidad-123912666.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

VOX denounces the “low cost” asphalting of the N-340 as it passes through Vélez-Málaga: {Translation}
– The VOX Municipal Group in Vélez-Málaga stated on Thursday, beside the N-340 road, that the Government of Spain is carrying out what they call a botched job in the preparatory works before the transfer of the road to the Town Council. Its spokesperson, Javier Herreros, explained that both residents and regular users of the road are alarmed by the construction solution being applied, which he says is far from what the central government had promised.
– He said: what we were told was that the N-340 would be resurfaced along its entire length with a suitable thickness to guarantee safety and durability. However, what they are laying is a slurry-type bituminous mix (blend of asphalt and aggregates), intended for low-traffic roads and for correcting minor surface defects, but offering no structural strength to the existing pavement. It is a cheap solution and not appropriate for a road of this kind.
– The VOX Municipal Group says this work is yet another example of the Government of Spain misleading the people of Vélez. Herreros added that the Government has taken them for fools. He also criticised the municipal governing team for allowing this situation. He said this shows once again the lack of leadership of Mr Lupiáñez, who is unable to negotiate real and beneficial solutions for the municipality, as well as what he called the lack of capability, even of judgement, on the part of the Infrastructure Councillor, Jesús María Claros.
– Enough of Vélez-Málaga being placed at the bottom of the Government of Spain’s priorities, he concluded. For this reason they call on Mr Lupiáñez to demand that the Government fulfil the full commitment made to the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vox-denuncia-el-asfaltado-low-cost-de-la-n-340-a-su-paso-por-velez-malaga/

ALGARROBO

Algarrobo reinforces police surveillance against thefts and robberies in the Axarquía: {Translation, summary}
– The Algarrobo Town Council has announced an urgent increase in police patrols after receiving multiple reports of thefts on the coast and robberies in rural parts of the Axarquía. These incidents have prompted the council to intensify police presence across the municipality at once. The Local Police will remain in constant coordination with the Civil Guard to ensure rapid and effective intervention whenever new attempts occur.
– Mayor Natacha Rivas said the rise in crime makes prevention essential and that swift action is needed to deter further attempts. She stressed that even small signs of suspicious activity can help stop thefts and robberies before they happen, urging residents to report anything unusual without hesitation. Residents are reminded to contact:
Local Police: 670 67 15 83
Civil Guard: 062
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/algarrobo-refuerza-vigilancia-policial-intentos-de-hurtos-robos-axarquia/

ALMUÑÉCAR

Almuñécar and La Herradura lay the first stone of the Coastal Path: {Translation, summary}
– The project begins construction of the first section of the Coastal Path, a new 24 kilometre walkway running along the shoreline of Almuñécar and linking the provincial boundary with Málaga across to the municipal boundary with Salobreña. This section continues the coastal walkway already built in Motril and forms part of a larger corridor planned for the Granada coast.
– The works start at the Cantarriján stream and end near Barranco de Enmedio beach, with an additional western branch that connects directly to the N 340 road and the Cantarriján beach car park. The route will pass through protected natural areas such as Maro Cerro Gordo and will include improvements to scenic points along the coast, including the Peñón del Lobo, Cerro Gordo, Punta de la Mona and Torre del Diablo viewpoints. The project also links the natural area of Cerro Gordo with the Cabria zone, creating new pedestrian and leisure access along the coastline. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/almunecar-herradura-senda-litoral/

UK

Fresh weather warnings issued for Friday as parts of UK threatened with blizzard conditions:
– More yellow weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK on Friday, as some roads are reported to be “gridlocked” and dozens of schools are closed. See official announcements here: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2025-11-21

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Fresh weather warnings issued as parts of UK threatened with blizzard conditions, possible “thundersnow”:
– As temperatures plummet, forecasters also warned the North York Moors and the Highlands of Scotland – could experience “thundersnow.” Temperatures could also drop to a staggering minus 12. This is a phenomenon where thunderstorms form in wintry weather and give rise to heavy falls of snow rather than rain. It happens in seven of every 100,000 thunderstorms.
– Heavy snow descended on parts of the North and East Yorkshire on Thursday, leaving schools and tourist attractions closed. Some roads in the North York Moors were left “impassable” after 25cm of snow fell. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/thundersnow-alert-rare-weather-event-36278436

SPORTS

Tennis News– Spain’s Munar beats Czechia’s Lehecka and the doubles match will decide the semifinalist: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish tennis player Jaume Munar has levelled the Davis Cup quarter-final tie between Spain and the Czech Republic, which is being played in Bologna (Italy) on indoor hard courts, after beating Jiri Lehecka in two sets (6-3, 6-4). This means that the doubles match will decide which team goes through to the semi-finals. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/deportes/tenis-00166/noticia-mensik-impone-carreno-republica-checa-toma-ventaja-20251120121044.html

TECH

Sturnus, the Android banking trojan that bypasses encryption in apps like WhatsApp and Telegram: {Translation, summary}
– Sturnus is a newly identified banking trojan aimed at Android users in Europe, distributed through phishing campaigns and run by a private operator. Although still considered in the early stages of its development, it already shows advanced capabilities. The malware can steal banking credentials by placing false login screens over legitimate applications and can give cybercriminals full control of an infected device. This allows them to observe user behaviour and hide malicious activity.
– Its most concerning feature is its ability to compromise encrypted messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. Rather than breaking encryption, Sturnus uses Accessibility Service permissions to read everything displayed on screen. It waits until each messaging application decrypts a message for the user, then silently captures the contents. This method completely sidesteps end to end encryption and exposes private conversations, placing any sensitive information shared through these services at significant risk. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/ciberseguridad/noticia-sturnus-troyano-bancario-android-elude-cifrado-aplicaciones-whatsapp-telegram-20251120154316.html

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Meta (Fakebook, Instascam & WhatsAppalling), sentenced to pay 479 million to the Spanish media (but not us actual victims) for using private user data to insert advertising: {Translation, summary}
– Madrid’s Commercial Court No. 15 has ordered Meta to pay 479 million euros to 87 Spanish digital press outlets and news agencies in AMI for unfairly using personal data from Facebook and Instagram users to gain an advertising advantage. The court found that Meta’s behavioural advertising, based on millions of improperly obtained data points, gave it a significant edge over Spain’s digital press.
– The claim covers May 2018 to July 2023, after the GDPR came into force. Meta Ireland refused to provide Spanish accounts to investigators, so the court independently verified claims and concluded that Meta earned over 5.281 billion euros in Spain during this period through unlawful practices.
– Yet the fine compensates the press with only €479 million, leaving more than 4.8 billion euros of illicit profit with Meta. The ruling specifies that this compensation should be shared among competing digital media outlets, proportionally to their market share. The actual victims– ordinary users whose personal data fuelled Meta’s massive profits– receive nothing. The case highlights the severe imbalance in data misuse cases, where tech giants retain most gains while competitors and users see only partial or no redress. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/un-juez-condena-meta-pagar-479-millones-los-medios-espanoles-por-competencia-desleal_6900365_0.html

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

Elon Musk rebukes Alex Soros, son of George: ‘Can you stop trying to destroy civilisation for five minutes?’: {Translation}
– Elon Musk has once again publicly challenged the Open Society Foundations, this time with a direct and scathing message aimed at Álex Soros, heir to the political and financial network founded by George Soros. The owner of X responded to a thread by OSF and Álex Soros himself with a phrase that went viral within minutes: “Could you stop trying to destroy civilisation for five minutes? That would be great.”
– The exchange began when Álex Soros posted a defiant message asserting that his organisation “is not going anywhere”, accompanied by a statement from the Open Society defending its role in the United States and warning that it will take legal action if it believes its “rights” are violated. In that context, Musk intervened with his now-famous reply, sending an unequivocal message to the heart of the globalist conglomerate.
– The billionaire’s phrase, viewed millions of times in hours, encapsulates a conflict that has escalated over years. Musk has repeatedly accused Soros of funding movements intended to destabilise the West, weaken democratic order, and promote identity and migration policies that fragment societies. In 2023 he claimed that Soros “hates humanity”, but Wednesday’s response was his most forceful since acquiring X.
– The clash between the two blocs, the new technological axis represented by Musk and the Soros political / philanthropic network, has become one of the most significant cultural battles of the moment. The Open Society insists its work is “peaceful” and aimed at “strengthening democracy”. For Musk and his supporters, however, its operations constitute social engineering funded on a global scale. Full article: https://gaceta.es/estados-unidos/elon-musk-recrimina-a-alex-soros-hijo-de-george-podeis-dejar-de-intentar-destruir-la-civilizacion-cinco-minutos-20251120-1616/

OBITUARIES

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63:
– Gary “Mani” Mounfield, best known as a founding member and bassist of the Stone Roses, has died aged 63. The cause of death has not been shared. In 2023, his wife, Imelda, died from cancer. Mani was born on 16 November 1962 in Crumpsall. He attended Xaverian college in Rusholme and left school age 16. His brother Greg Mounfield posted the news on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother.” His nephew also shared the news. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/nov/20/gary-mani-mounfield-the-stone-roses-and-primal-scream-bassist-dies-aged-63 & Video Link

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New Life Church
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Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
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II Pintxo Fair of Vélez-Málaga: Fri & Sat, 21 & 22 Nov
At the San Francisco Market from 1pm.
The establishments and their pintxos are as follows: Caserío Las Monjas (Pumpkin with Burgos black pudding); Barra de Lola (Pizza croquettes with fried egg flavoured crisps and cheddar cream); Paco Hijano (Pistachio, cheese, meat and mango cream); Malaka Eventos (Secreto pork strips with foie gras and quail egg); Eventos Dionisio (Salmorejo with grilled mango skewer and special Oliva Virginia oil); Lo Pepe Molina (Slow cooked chicken wing marinated with five Asian spices); Bar Miguel “Viñuela” (Bacon with cheese, tomato, oil, black olives and basil); and People (Iberian pork fillet with Pedro Ximénez).
As for musical performances, Friday will be enlivened by: Séfora Santiago from 16.00; El Patio at about 22.00; and Electroduentes at 23.30. On Saturday the line up is: Los Lolipopers at 16.00; Son del Puerto at 22.00; and Malabares at 23.30. On both days, the San Francisco Market will open from 13.00 until 02.00. The participating establishments will offer pintxos until 17.00, and from 19.30 until midnight, while attendees will be able to buy drinks and enjoy the entertainment.
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V Ham and Regional Products Fair of Trevélez (Alpujarra)
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Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 Nov.
The planned program includes two intense days with stalls of typical products and complementary activities for all audiences, who will be able to enjoy exhibitions of ham cutters, guided routes through the drying sheds to learn about the curing process, musical performances with groups of versions, brass bands and traditional music, hiking route through the spectacular natural environment of the Alpujarra, as well as circus shows and children’s activities.
Source: https://www.trevelez.es/v-feria-del-jamon-y-productos-tipicos-de-trevelez/

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RincónGo Manga and Alternative Culture Fair:
Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 Nov. 11am – 8pm. Free.
Rubén Ruzafa Municipal Covered Pavilion in Torre de Benagalbón, Rincon de la Victoria.
This edition brings important novelties, such as a completely renovated gamer area with more than 12 seats between new generation consoles and arcade machines, a tournament area with a giant screen in which five daily competitions will be held, including the presentation in Rincón de lah Victoria of the new Nintendo Switch 2, and a food truck with Asian dishes.
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Flamenco Tribute To ABBA: Sun, 23 Nov, 7pm
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“Antonio Guerra’s Flamenco Company” presents Flamenco Tribute ABBA. The 90-minute show showcases a romance where ABBA’s pop and dance melodies and the purest flamenco merge seamlessly. Info & tix (€29): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/tributo-flamenco-abba

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SPAIN

Self employed workers call national protest to demand dignified working conditions: {Translation, summary}
– Self employed workers across Spain, organised through the Platform for the Dignity of the Self Employed, have called a national protest on Sunday, November 30, to highlight the precarious conditions they face. Under the slogan “Self employed workers suffocated, enough is enough”, they aim to demand fair and dignified working conditions. They warn of the “accelerated disappearance of local shops and the nearby economic network”, calling for an end to bureaucratic obstacles and delays.
– The main demonstration will take place in Madrid and will include the reading of the “National Manifesto of the Self Employed”. This text condemns rising costs and contributions despite falling income, weak social protection compared with employees, delays in the promised VAT exemption for those invoicing under eighty five thousand euros, excessive bureaucracy that obstructs access to aid, and the rapid decline of local shops. Parallel marches will be held in other cities, including Málaga (11am) and Murcia, which will also end with the reading of the manifesto.
– The Platform describes itself as an independent, non profit civic movement giving a voice to the sector. “We are not enemies of the State, we are its engine”. The organisation states that “we are not asking for privileges, we are asking for justice”, and they have called not only self employed workers but also the general public to join them, including families, students and neighbours who see businesses in their towns and neighbourhoods closing down.
– More info on the protests: https://autonomos30n.es/
Sources, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/autonomos-echaran-calle-dia-protestar-gobierno-lema-autonomos-asfixiados-basta_20251119691d892eeba8bc0ece083ac6.html & https://eldigitalsur.com/nacional/manifestaciones-autonomos-condiciones-dignas-30-noviembre/

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Red Eléctrica extends its urgent voltage control measures to avoid another blackout and asks the CNMC to make them permanent: {Translation, summary}
– The CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia) has authorised Red Eléctrica to extend for 15 days the urgent voltage control measures introduced after new episodes of sudden voltage swings occurred in late September, five months after April’s major blackout. These temporary measures were first approved on 23 October for one month and may be extended in 15 day periods up to a maximum of three months. Red Eléctrica has already asked for them to become permanent, arguing that voltage fluctuations continue to require intervention at key points of the transmission network.
– The CNMC has asked the operator to propose any necessary regulatory changes and to involve all interested parties, including the electricity companies that own generation plants. These companies previously opposed enabling all renewable plants to participate in voltage control, a measure designed to apply the PO7.4 procedure (“Procedimiento de Operación 7.4”, which is part of Spain’s official electricity system operating rules) across the board, and criticised Red Eléctrica for withholding blackout data. AELEC (Asociación de Empresas de Energía Eléctrica) argues that Spain should return to the standard EU voltage range to provide more reaction margin. The companies also call for urgent installation of planned devices such as reactors and STATCOM units (Static Synchronous Compensator. It is a piece of high-voltage grid equipment used to stabilise the electrical network), noting that only two of the six planned units were in place during the blackout.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/red-electrica-prorroga-sus-medidas-urgentes-control-tension-para-evitar-otro-apagon-pide-cnmc-hacerlas-permanentes_6899913_0.html

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Prosecutor’s Office asks for 24 years in prison for Ábalos, 19 and a half for Koldo and 7 for Aldama for the mask plot: {Translation, summary}
– The Anti Corruption Prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to sentence former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos {pic} to 24 years in prison and fine him 3.9 million euros for alleged membership of a criminal organisation, bribery, influence peddling, embezzlement and use of privileged information in the Koldo mask case.
– His former adviser Koldo García faces 19 and a half years and the same fine. Both are also asked to compensate Ineco and Tragsatec, and to forfeit more than 430,000 euros in alleged illicit gains.
– Businessman Víctor de Aldama, who has confessed, faces seven years and a slightly lower fine. The Prosecutor describes a long running scheme in which De Aldama secured public contracts in exchange for payments shared with Ábalos and Koldo, who allegedly acted as the former minister’s alter ego. The organisation is said to have operated for years, aided by officials and associates. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-anticorrupcion-pide-24-anos-prision-abalos-presunta-trama-mascarillas-caso-koldo-20251119135244.html

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Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death:
– A spike in support for Spain’s far right is reviving memories of late dictator Francisco Franco and glorifying his legacy among disaffected young Spaniards, even as the left-wing government seeks to eradicate symbols of the fascist past. AI-generated clips of Franco railing against modern ills proliferate on social media along with revisionist history lessons and nightclubs playing techno remixes of Spain’s fascist-era anthem.
– A survey by state-run pollster CIS last month showed that more than one in five (21.3%) of Spaniards saw the Franco era as “good” or “very good” for the country, compared to 11.2% when asked a similar question in 2000. In another CIS poll from July, 17.3% of Spaniards aged 18-24 said they preferred an authoritarian government to a democratic one, a 10-point jump from 2009. {This is a theme I regularly hear from the old Spanish men in the cafe when I go out for my pre-dawn coffee, “Things were better under Franco, more security, less crime, higher standards of living…things were reliable and run by real diplomats and statesmen, now “To’ es confusió, gobernao por bufones” (It’s all confusion, run by clowns). -Ed.} Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/far-right-uptick-spain-raises-spectre-franco-50-years-after-his-death-2025-11-19/

ANDALUCÍA

Andalusia has 64 outbreaks of scabies in nursing homes this year, 23 of them now active: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Health, Presidency and Emergencies of the Junta de Andalucía has recorded 64 scabies outbreaks in nursing homes so far in 2025, affecting 597 residents, with 23 outbreaks currently active. In 2024, there were also 64 outbreaks, but with a higher number of affected residents, totalling 846. All outbreaks have undergone systematic contact studies, environmental recommendations and weekly monitoring.
– Sources from the Ministry noted that while the year is not over, the number of outbreaks is similar to 2024, though the impact on residents has decreased, a trend attributed to the publication of a protocol in 2024.
– The Federation of Andalusian Organisations of the Elderly (FOAM) has called for a thorough investigation into the causes of the increase, especially in Málaga and Seville, a review of protocols, comparative analysis with other regions, and a public report on measures to reverse the trend. FOAM emphasises the need for transparency and proactive publication of outbreak data to protect nursing home residents. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/sevilla/andalucia-contabiliza-64-brotes-sarna-residencias-mayores-noviembre-2025-23-ellos-activos/202511191247512275003.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Boom Box Outlet in Malaga to Offer Discounts of Up to 80% on Online Store Products: {Translation, summary}
– Boom Box, a new outlet in Malaga, will open on Friday, 21st November, offering discounts of up to 80% on products from various online stores. Located in the Guadalhorce industrial estate in the western part of Malaga province, specifically in the municipality of Alhaurín de la Torre, the store occupies a 1,000 square metre space and includes a large parking area.
– The outlet will sell a wide range of items, including toys, household appliances, sports equipment, furniture, and machinery, all at significantly reduced prices. It will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00. All products are new and sourced from clearances and returns from major online platforms like Amazon, Aliexpress, Fnac, Temu, Shein, and Miravia. The store can offer such deep discounts by negotiating directly with manufacturers looking to offload stock quickly. Every item comes with a six-month warranty. Additionally, Boom Box features a section of surprise envelopes priced at 10 euros, which may contain anything from phones and tablets to puzzles. During the grand opening, customers will receive an extra surprise envelope for free with each purchase. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/malaga/amazon-temu-shein-descuentos-nuevo-outlet-malaga_6900073_0.html

NERJA

Nerja Town Council Youth Department launches a platform offering free online courses for young people: {Translation}
– The Nerja Town Council Youth Department is launching a free Online Course Platform, a digital portal designed to offer young people comprehensive, flexible training aligned with the skills most in demand in the job market.
– The Councillor for Youth at Nerja Town Council, Daniel Rivas, highlighted that the Online Campus offers up to 100 free courses, divided into 50 cross-disciplinary training activities and 50 thematic courses, selected by the Town Council according to local interests and demands. The content available includes professional and personal skills, office automation, English and specialised courses in different areas of work.
– All courses are in an interactive multimedia format, combining videos, activities, exercises and assessments to ensure dynamic, accessible and effective learning. Young people can pre-register online via the Youth website at https://juventud.nerja.es (You can change the page to English by clicking the translation flags in the upper right corner.)
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/juventud-del-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-pone-en-marcha-una-plataforma-de-cursos-online-gratuitos-para-jovenes/

UKRAINE WAR

Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger:
– Ukrainian lawmakers fired two ministers ensnared in a major corruption probe on Wednesday and called for more sweeping measures to restore faith in the country’s leadership as the scandal provokes the country’s biggest wartime political crisis. The investigation into an alleged $100 million plot to control contracting at the state nuclear agency has stirred fresh anger at pervasive graft, including in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s inner circle, as a fourth winter of war approaches.
– Parliament voted to dismiss Justice Minister German Galushchenko, who served as energy minister from 2021 until this year, and his successor, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk. Both deny wrongdoing in the case. Late on Tuesday, a court ordered a former deputy prime minister into custody on charges related to the case. Previously, five people were arrested and two suspects still at large were charged, including a co-owner of the production company behind the sitcom where Zelenskiy gained fame as a TV star before his election in 2019.
– Opposition forces have demanded a more forceful response to a scandal that has rattled Kyiv’s political class, including the dismissal of the entire government and Zelenskiy’s powerful chief of staff. Some members of Zelenskiy’s Servant of the People party, whose majority has anchored parliament throughout the war, called for “a government of national resilience” and a presidential administration that was “maximally transparent”.
– Corruption allegations are particularly damaging as Ukraine courts critical foreign funds to keep its economy afloat, even as Russian troops are grinding forward on the battlefield. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainian-parliament-sacks-justice-minister-galushchenko-2025-11-19/

UK

UK says ‘military options ready’ as Russian ship uses lasers against RAF pilots:
– British Defence Minister John Healey has stated that military options are prepared if the Russian spy ship Yantar poses a threat, following an incident in which it directed lasers at RAF pilots monitoring the vessel. The Royal Navy and RAF routinely track potential national security threats, with such monitoring missions of Russian ships and submarines increasing since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
– Healey described the laser incident as “deeply dangerous” and said Britain is ready to respond depending on the Yantar’s actions. The ship, designed for intelligence gathering and mapping undersea cables, is currently located north of Scotland near British waters. Healey noted that this is the first instance of the Yantar targeting the RAF and emphasised that the situation is being taken extremely seriously. He has adjusted the navy’s rules of engagement to allow closer monitoring of the Yantar while it operates in UK waters, ensuring military readiness against any potential escalation. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-says-military-options-ready-russian-ship-uses-lasers-against-raf-pilots-2025-11-19/

HEALTH

Life expectancy in Spain reaches 84.01 years and the gap between men and women is narrower than ever: {Translation, summary}
– In 2024, life expectancy in Spain rose to 84.01 years, an all-time high, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Men saw an increase of 0.27 years, reaching 81.38, while women’s life expectancy rose by 0.19 years to 86.53. The gender gap in life expectancy narrowed to just 5.14 years, the smallest on record, down from 7.16 years in the 1990s. For those reaching 65, life expectancy is 19.87 years more for men and 23.64 years for women. In total, 436,118 people died in 2024, a slight decrease of six from the previous year. Notably, deaths among those aged 85-89 declined by 6%. Infant mortality increased to 3.04 deaths per 1,000 live births. The natural population balance showed a negative growth of 116,056 people for the eighth consecutive year. The data was gathered from official health and marriage records in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/esperanza-vida-espana-llega-hasta-los-84-01-anos-una-cifra-nunca-alcanzada_6899969_0.html

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Private healthcare in Malaga is going on strike for the first time in 30 years with four days of strikes with 80% support: {Translation, summary}
– Private healthcare professionals in Málaga have called a four-day strike, the first in 30 years, affecting around 7,000 workers including doctors, nurses, technicians, administrative staff and orderlies. The strike is scheduled for two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon over 18-19 and 25-26 November, with 80% participation in the first two days, according to CCOO. Workers demand higher wages to reflect the sector’s strong economic performance, claiming large hospital groups such as QuirónSalud, Vithas and HM offer below-inflation increases. The strike also responds to a deadlock in negotiating a new collective agreement and rising work pressure, with excessive shifts that the companies refuse to reduce. Unions highlight that the growth of private healthcare, now with over 500,000 insured and nearly 100 new daily, is largely due to million-euro contracts awarded by the Junta de Andalucía, benefiting QuirónSalud and Vithas. Workers warn the situation affects patients by compromising quality of care. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/sanidad-privada-malaga-huelga-cuatro-dias-seguimiento_0_2005264426.html

FINANCIAL

This is the most that a landlord can raise the rent, according to the new INE index: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s housing situation is worsening as the price per square metre continues to rise, pushing many people into renting despite the fact that rents in large cities are scarcely more affordable than mortgauges, in some cases even greater.
– The National Statistics Institute has updated its reference index, which now permits rent increases for many contracts. The Housing Law was created to contain rental prices and to standardise annual contract updates. Responsibility for the reference index was shifted from the Consumer Price Index to INE to avoid excessive rises linked to inflation.
– INE’s latest update states that rents may rise by up to 2.25 percent for contracts signed after 25 May 2023, the date the law entered into force. This figure for October is 0.03 percent higher than the previous month and the highest rise registered in 2025.
– For contracts signed before 25 May 2023, the new INE index (IRAV) does not automatically apply. Infobae notes that for such contracts, the reference index remains the IPC or the IGC (Índice de Garantía de Competitividad), depending on what was negotiated. [ Ref: https://www.infobae.com/espana/2025/01/03/que-contratos-de-alquiler-pueden-acogerse-al-nuevo-indice-de-referencia-del-ine/ ]
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/vivienda/subida-precio-alquiler-este-mes-indice-referencia-ine_6899531_0.html

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Venta Abierta Jazz Club- Nerja: Fri, 21 Nov, 8pm
Stefano Tomaselli Trio
Stefano Tomaselli (Alto Sax); Dani Levy (double bass); Sergio Díaz (Drums)
C/ Granada 3, Nerja. Info: 690073871

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Concert in Torrox- Zambomba Candela: Sun, 23 Nov, 5pm
Villa de Torrox Municipal Theatre
Belén Tomé, Nieves Cortés, Macarena Zapata and Rosi Campos as lead vocals, Arturo Ruiz and Samuel Martín on guitar, Alejandro Atencia and Ángel Moya on percussion, and Andrea Baena, Álvaro Fernández, Eva Baena, Lidia Jurado, Lucía Mesa and Yessica Peláez on clapping and backing vocals. Info, map & tix (€10): https://www.goentradas.com/es/eventos/zambomba-candela-2025

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Free Christmas Concert in Malaga- JOPMA & Coral Santa María de la Victoria: Sun, 23 Nov, 12 noon
María Victoria Atencia Cultural Centre (MVA). C/ Ollerías, 34. Málaga.
Featuring music by the Malaga Provincial Youth Orchestra and vocals by the Santa María de la Victoria Choir.
Info: https://www.centroculturalmva.es/6867/com1_md3_cd-59823/jopma-y-coral-santa-maria-de-la-victoria-concierto-de-navidad

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Free flamenco concert in Malaga: Mon, 24 Nov, 7.30pm.
Local group, Cuadro de Adrián Santana (song and dance), performs at the MVA Auditorium on Calle Ollerías.
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Budget? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Budget! – The gov’t again delays presenting the years overdue Budget, until February 2026 this time, despite Sánchez’s promise to do so before the end of the year: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Government has postponed its timetable for presenting the 2026 General State Budgets. Although the Prime Minister pledged to submit them by the end of this year, the Finance Minister María Jesús Montero now expects them to be presented in early 2026, likely in February, with a vote delayed until April or May- nearly six months past the constitutional deadline.
– This is not the first delay: the Government previously failed to pass the 2025 budgets, nor secure votes in Congress for earlier ones, so the most recent budget actually approved by Parliament is that of 2023.
– The plan now is to present the 2026 budgets “when a window of opportunity arises,” politically timed rather than fixed. They may resubmit the accounts if they are rejected, particularly if support shifts from Junts, for instance if Carles Puigdemont returns after amnesty. Montero stressed that there is no strict deadline, and that approval should happen “when possible,” while the Government aims to show its roadmap and priorities even as support is not guaranteed. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/gobierno-no-presentara-los-presupuestos-hasta-febrero-2026-pesar-que-sanchez-se-comprometio-hacerlo-antes-fin-ano_6899482_0.html

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Zelenski calls on Spain to increase support for Ukraine: {Translation, summary}
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski is visiting Madrid on Tuesday, 19 November 2025, to request increased Spanish support against the Russian invasion. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI. Zelenski stressed that Spain’s backing is vital for protecting lives and strengthening Ukraine’s international position. He hopes the visit will result in concrete agreements to reinforce allied support, highlighting Spain as an influential partner whose assistance can help accelerate the resolution of the conflict and provide political, humanitarian, and potentially material support to Kyiv. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/espana/zelenski-reclama-espana-incremento-apoyo-ucrania/202511181037523169521.html

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Sánchez proposes €817 m aid for Ukraine: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, proposes mobilising €817 million to support Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, with €615 million earmarked for military assistance and €200 million for reconstruction. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, Sánchez explained that the €615 million military package, to be deployed in December, includes €300 million for defensive equipment under this year’s €1 billion bilateral security agreement. An additional €100 million will go to NATO’s PURL programme for urgent acquisition of defence systems, and €215 million will be channelled through the European Commission’s SAFE instrument.
– For reconstruction, the government will create a new €200 million financial support mechanism coordinated by the Spanish Office for Reconstruction in Ukraine. A joint project with the UN will rebuild Sumy’s central heating system, benefiting over 28,000 people at a cost of roughly €2 million. Sánchez emphasised that the total proposed mobilisation amounts to €817 million, with Zelenski immediately expressing his gratitude for the support. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/sanchez-anuncia-nuevo-paquete-615_0_2005258899.html

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So we got no budget, and Pedro is promising to fund wars in a scandal wracked country that cannot account for money it receives. Meanwhile…Spanish 15-year-olds have a lower level of education than the rest of the EU in Science, Mathematics and Language: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish 15-year-olds continue to perform below the level expected of countries with similar economic and educational profiles, according to the European Commission. Although results have improved, Spain still falls behind the EU countries it would normally be expected to match. Too many students fail to reach basic proficiency: 27.3 percent in Mathematics, 24.4 percent in Reading and 21.3 percent in Science. The share of high achievers is also well below EU averages. Early school leaving remains high at 13 percent, above both the EU average and Spain’s 2030 target. Digital skills are another major weakness, with 44.4 percent of students below Level 2, far from the EU objective of 15 percent.
– The report warns that these shortcomings weaken future competitiveness and limit the supply of STEM professionals. It calls for structural reforms, including raising the compulsory schooling age, expanding student grants and increasing public investment to 5.5 percent of GDP to close persistent gaps. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/uno-cada-cuatro-adolescentes-15-anos-no-tiene-nivel-basico-matematicas-lengua_6899170_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Add Guardia Civil to the list of professionals that don’t want to work in Andalucia: {DigameXtra}
– The Directorate General of the Civil Guard has announced 4,012 officer vacancies across Spain. In Málaga, however, only 61 of the province’s 384 unfilled positions have even been advertised, despite it having the lowest ratio of Civil Guards per inhabitant in the country, according to the Unified Association of Civil Guards (AUGC). The union warns that this shortfall means units will continue to operate “below minimum levels”, creating serious problems in providing security to local municipalities. Only the posts in Mijas (fourteen), Colmenar (seven), Álora (five) and Ardales (two) are set to receive reinforcements, while nearly all other public security positions remain understaffed.
– A post by AUGC Málaga on X (formerly Twitter) confirms the province has 384 unfilled active-duty vacancies, with an accompanying image showing that only 61 have been officially posted for recruitment, with only 28 filled. The union highlights this as a critical staffing gap, stressing its impact on operational capacity and public safety in Málaga. AUGC has long maintained that the shortage stretches units thin and increases pressure on existing officers.
– It should be noted that this information comes from a union source and has not been independently verified by the Civil Guard or the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. While the numbers likely reflect the union’s internal data, they should be treated as indicative rather than official statistics. X Post
Refs: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/guardias-civiles-denuncian-vacantes-malaga_0_2005256631.html &
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Minister Carolina España denounces the “blackmail” of the pro-independence parties: {Translation, summary}
– Carolina España, Andalusia’s Minister of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue, criticised the Spanish Government on Tuesday, alleging it is subject to “independentist blackmail” due to the seven votes of Junts in Congress. She reproached the Government for late presentation of deficit parameters to the Council of Fiscal and Financial Policy and highlighted Andalusia’s balanced budgets, rejecting any increase.
– España accused the administration of misgovernment and disrespect, particularly criticising Finance Minister María Jesús Montero for delayed announcements on new General Budgets and a revised financing model. She warned that ongoing negotiations between Catalan independentists and the central Government risk privileges for Catalonia at the expense of other regions, recalling that Andalusia has been annually disadvantaged by around 1,500 million euros since 2009. España also criticised unequal resource allocation and potential penalties for regions reducing taxes, demanding a transitional fund to compensate Andalusia and insisting territorial problems cannot be resolved solely through financing reforms. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/consejera-carolina-espana-denuncia-chantaje-partidos-independentistas/202511181023253169509.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga’s prisons, ‘incubators’ of organised crime– “It’s getting out of hand”: {Translation, summary}
– Prisons in Málaga, particularly Alhaurín de la Torre and Archidona, are increasingly influenced by organised crime, with criminal hierarchies and methods moving from the streets into prison modules. Officials report that professional criminals now dominate, bringing violence, drug trafficking, and coercion, while staff lack the tools to manage them effectively. Alhaurín de la Torre, with over 1,100 inmates and more than 300 above recommended capacity, experiences the most intense internal power struggles. Archidona, more than 30 years old, with an ever declining number of staff, also houses increasingly dangerous inmates.
– Drug trafficking drives many conflicts, with gangs using drones, small mobile phones, and coercion to move substances inside. Disciplinary measures such as isolation or denial of walks are rarely applied, leaving prisoners with a sense of impunity. “The inmate stays in their cell in the afternoon, watches a film…for many it is almost a reward,” notes TAMPM’s Manuel Morales. Frequent absences of medical staff further exacerbate risks, as over a quarter of inmates have serious health or mental conditions, and hospital transfers pose escape threats.
– The diagnosis regarding the spike in conflicts is shared by Manuel Morales, a representative of the union Tu Abandono Me Puede Matar (TAMPM), who stresses that the criminals entering now are not the same as 15 years ago. “Málaga is the UN of organised crime; the prisoners themselves say it. Here are the most dangerous gangs with the highest purchasing power,” he asserts.
– Staff describe prisons as out of control, with constant threats, assaults, and rule-breaking. They warn that only administrative action and stronger management by authorities can reverse the escalating violence and restore safety in Málaga’s prisons.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/prisiones-malaga-incubadoras-crimen-organizado_0_2005250456.html

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New home sales up 23% while second-hand housing market slows to 1.5% growth in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s second hand housing market is clearly slowing after several years of strong activity. Between January and September the province registered 18,767 sales of used homes, only 1.5 percent more than in the same period last year.
– In contrast, new builds continue to expand at a much faster pace, with 8,909 sales in the same period, an annual rise of 23.7 percent. New housing now represents almost one third of all transactions in Málaga.
– The main cause of the weaker performance in the second hand segment is a shortage of available properties after years of high demand. As supply has tightened, prices have continued to rise, making home purchases increasingly difficult for new buyers. When both segments are combined, Málaga records overall growth of 7.7 percent for the first nine months of the year, a slower pace that confirms a noticeable cooling in the province’s property market. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/vivienda/frenazo-mercado-vivienda-segunda-mano-malaga-20251118122302-nt_amp.html

MALAGA CITY

Total cut of access Wednesday night to Malaga from the A-357 due to load tests of the new bus-HOV lane: {Translation, summary}
– Wednesday night and Thursday morning, 19-20 Nov., there will be night-time closure of the A-357 approach to Málaga due to load tests on structure 4 of the Bus Vao lane. The A-357 will be fully closed to traffic in both directions at Avenida Blas Infante in both directions from 23:00 Wednesday until 5:00 the following morning, when circulation will resume. Detours will be enabled and clearly marked. Photo: Thomas Demarczyk/Getty. Source, Spanish: https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/…

ALMERIA

The president and vice-president of the Almería Provincial Council arrested for alleged irregular contracts: {Translation, summary}
– The president of the Almería Provincial Council (and also of the Popular Party in this province), Javier Aureliano García {pic}, has been arrested by Judicial Police officers. The arrest took place alongside that of the vice-president of the provincial institution, Fernando Giménez, and the mayor of Fines, Rodrigo Sánchez.
– Although the reasons for these arrests have not yet been specified, everything seems to indicate that they are linked to municipal Covid mask purchases and alleged kickbacks in public works carried out throughout the province of Almería. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/capital/detenido-presidente-diputacion-pp-almeria-javier-aureliano-garcia/202511180910112273315.html

EUROPE

‘Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship’– Georgia’s U-turn from Western path:
– Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats. Today, of their eight main leaders, all but one are in jail, in exile or facing criminal charges. The ruling party aims to ban the three main opposition groups outright. The slide into one-party rule has shocked many in the tiny South Caucasus country of 3.7 million. In the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia appeared a burgeoning democracy, on the fast track to joining the EU and escaping Russia’s orbit.
– But now it is further from the West than at almost any time in its post-Soviet history, according to an assessment from Brussels, which described its democratic institutions as hobbled and its courts under the thumb of the state. This month, the EU declared in a report that Georgia was now a candidate for membership “in name only”. The EU ambassador in Tbilisi said Georgia was no longer on the trajectory to join the bloc at all. Senior veterans of Georgian politics and diplomacy who spoke to Reuters about the events of the past few months said it appears as though Georgia is close to a line, beyond which it will be hard for democracy to recover.
– “We are now five minutes away from one-party dictatorship,” said Sergi Kapanadze, a former deputy foreign minister and deputy parliamentary speaker until 2020. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/five-minutes-autocracy-how-georgia-u-turned-its-western-path-2025-11-18/

UK

UK targets touts with ban on ticket resale for profit:
– Britain will ban the resale of tickets for music concerts, shows and sporting events at inflated prices, tackling the scourge of ticket touts who use technology to snap up tickets for popular events, the government said on Tuesday. Housing minister Steve Reed said the practice of “ticket touting” – people buying tickets to sell them on at multiples of their face value – was hugely damaging for individuals who had to pay “through the nose” to attend. Shares in U.S. company StubHub, the owner of resale site Viagogo, fell 14% on Monday after it was reported the government would go ahead with a ban.
– “We are committed to ending the scandal of ticket touts,” Reed told BBC News on Tuesday, adding that its plans would be set out by ministers in the coming days.
Tickets for tours by artists like Taylor Swift, Oasis and Radiohead are offered on resale sites for hugely inflated prices minutes after they sell out. Touts use “bots” to beat online queues for tickets.
– Radiohead’s upcoming tour in London is one of the highest priced on resale sites. Standing tickets for its show on Friday, originally priced at 85 pounds ($112), were on Viagogo from 682 pounds on Tuesday. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-outlaw-tickets-touts-minister-says-2025-11-18/

GASTRONOMIA

Bagá, the smallest Michelin-starred restaurant in Europe is located in Jaén- 45 square meters and a capacity for a maximum of 15 diners: {Translation}
– Over recent years, Jaén has become a fashionable gastronomic destination, and with good reason. The province has five Michelin Stars, including one at Bagá, the smallest restaurant in Europe with a star– with only 45 square metres of space, Bagá seats eight to fifteen diners. Run by chef Pedro Sánchez, it sits in the provincial capital.
– It also earned three Repsol Suns this year, making it one of the highlights of the latest awards gala in Santa Cruz de Tenerife alongside La Finca, run by Susi Díaz, in Elche. Bagá has also been ranked the fourth best restaurant in Europe by the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) list, placing ahead of DiverXO in Madrid and Disfrutar in Barcelona.
– The restaurant describes its approach as “disruptive, exciting, simple and flavourful cooking” where only a few ingredients are needed to stand out. Opened in 2017, it offers a sixteen-course menu costing 98 euros per person, excluding drinks, with seasonal variations. Dishes include stewed cod with sheep’s butter and flowers, and trout roe with tomato.
– Bookings are online. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 14:00 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:00. Sundays open only in the morning; Mondays closed.
Website & reservations: https://bagagastronomico.com/en/welcome/
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/jaen/restaurante-pequeno-europa-estrella-michelin-jaen-45-metros-cuadrados-aforo-maximo-15-comensales_6663723_0.html

RECALLS

UPDATE – Massive Recall – Health alert for listeria in pre-packaged deli meats. New warnings as chopped meat, turkey and mortadella sold in Andalusia are recalled: {Translation, summary}
– AESAN recommends not consuming the products affected by this alert and, in the event of having consumed any of the products from the affected batches and presenting symptoms consistent with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhoea or fever), advises visiting a health centre.
– All these products, the agency confirms, are being withdrawn from commercial channels. These items have been distributed in a wide variety of shops in Andalucía.
– {Have you noticed the growth in the number of ‘exploding items’ on the cooler shelves (packages inflated by bacteria gas)? When I point these rotting items out to shop workers they just shrug and walk away. Ref: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/safe-eat-meat-bloated-swollen-133000323.html -Ed.}
– 1. Product name: Chopped lata finas lonchas
Brand name: Nuestra Alacena (DIA)
Product form: Sliced, packaged 150 g
Batch number and expiry date: 252761, expiry 17/11/2025, and 252771, expiry 18/11/2025
Unit weight: 150 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 2. Product name: Truffled turkey with pistachios
Brand name: Serrano
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252771, expiry 18/11/2025
Unit weight: 150 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 3. Product name: Turkey mortadella with olives
Brand name: La Tabla
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252761, expiry 17/11/2025, and 252771, expiry 18/11/2025
Unit weight: 200 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 4. Product name: Turkey mortadella
Brand name: La Tabla
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252761, expiry 17/11/2025, and 252771, expiry 18/11/2025
Unit weight: 200 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 5. Product name: Chopped turkey
Brand name: La Tabla
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252761, expiry 17/11/2025, and 252771, expiry 18/11/2025
Unit weight: 200 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 6. Product name: Maxi turkey
Brand name: La Tabla
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252761 and 252763, expiry 17/11/2025
Unit weight: 325 g
Storage: Refrigerated
– 7. Product name: Maxi York
Brand name: La Tabla
Product form: Sliced, packaged
Batch number and expiry date: 252761 and 252763, expiry 17/11/2025
Unit weight: 450 g
Storage: Refrigerated
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/alerta-sanitaria-listeria-retiran-nuevos-lotes-choped-20251118122531-nt_amp.html

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Lou Donaldson was one of the most important alto saxophonists of the Bop era. This combo wishes to pay tribute to this jazz giant with a selected repertoire that represents his influence on the different styles in which he developed his career, such as Bop, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Bogaloo…
The band: Sergio Albacete, Sax; Pierre Huarniz, electric guitar; Alfonso Alcalá, bass; Stik Cook, drums
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Los Íberos celebrates its Fair in honour of the Virgin of La Milagrosa– Almayate, Cajiz & Valle-Niza: Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 Nov
Los Íberos celebrates its Fair in honour of the Virgin of the Miraculous on 22 and 23 November, with Saturday focused on leisure and music and Sunday dedicated to the most traditional events. Festivities begin with mass, followed by the ribbon race and an afternoon of performances, including Lázaro Cruz, pre Christmas shows and the Miss and Mister contest. Sunday features a zumba display and the well attended popular paella. At about 17:00, residents join the procession of the Patroness, accompanied by the Bugles and Drums Band of Charity of Vélez Málaga.
Saturday 22 November
– Mass in honour of the Virgin of the Miraculous
– Ribbon race on bicycles
– Afternoon entertainment by Lázaro Cruz
– Miss and Mister election at about 19:00
– Pre Christmas performances: “Cantando bajito” and zambomba “La Manuela”
– DJ Adri Pérez to close the day
Sunday 23 November
– Zumba display
– Popular paella
– Procession at about 17:00 with the Image of the Virgin of the Miraculous and the Bugles and Drums Band of Charity of Vélez Málaga

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The butane cylinder price drops again, this is its new price from this Tuesday: {Translation, summary}
– The maximum retail price of butane gas cylinders will fall by 4% from Tuesday compared to the price set in the last review, to €15.46, marking its third consecutive decline. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/bombona-butano-acumula-tres-bajadas-seguidas-este-es-su-nuevo-precio-desde-este-martes_6898723_0.html

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Santiago Abascal denounces the economic ruin due to the policies of the two-party system– “The reality is that Spaniards are poorer every day”: {Translation}
– The president of VOX, Santiago Abascal, has denounced that the two-party system in recent decades has inflated the big numbers through semi-slave labour, “bringing in more than half a million foreigners each year”. “The reality is that every day the Spanish people are poorer, as explained in the economic programme that José María Figaredo and Carlos H. Quero are presenting across Spain.”
– “The economic rocket of Sánchez is only for him, for his family, for his friends, and for his billionaire bosses. Ordinary people have to choose between filling the fridge or the car’s fuel tank.
– In the same vein, Figaredo has denounced that the two-party system “has hijacked the welfare of the Spanish people”. “We must turn this around by 180°. Completely change the country’s economic policies. The Spanish people are becoming poorer every day. Look, the real average salary in Spain between 1993 and 2023, the last 30 years, has been completely stagnant. However, we pay more taxes than ever, we receive services that are more deteriorated than ever, the infrastructure is becoming increasingly rundown, and insecurity on our streets is more evident each day.” Source, Spanish: https://gaceta.es/espana/casi-un-centenar-de-investigadores-espanoles-entre-los-cientificos-mas-citados-del-mundo-en-2025-20251112-1308/

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David Sánchez’s Co-Defendant Attempts To Delay Trial By Filing Dubious Objections: {Translation, summary}
– Preliminary actions have begun before the February trial concerning alleged perversion of justice and influence peddling linked to David Sánchez Pérez Castejón, brother of the Prime Minister, and the creation of a senior post in the Provincial Council of Badajoz designed specifically for him. One co-defendant, Juana Cinta Calderón, has filed a challenge against the three magistrates assigned to the case, claiming they formed prejudicial opinions during earlier rulings. Her challenge relies on previous decisions that upheld the investigation judge’s findings and argues that the magistrates have already reached conclusions on essential elements of the offence.
– Legal sources describe this objection as a dubious manoeuvre with little chance of success and note that its true purpose is to delay the trial scheduled for 9 to 14 February. The Superior Court of Justice of Extremadura will decide on the challenge, though it may disrupt the timetable. Defence lawyers also support postponement due to another overlapping trial. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/espana/extremadura/2025/11/17/691b32ea21efa026148b4591.html

ANDALUCÍA

The storm gives way to a mass of cold air that will leave temperatures of zero degrees in the eastern area from Thursday: {Translation, summary}
– Storm Claudia began to subside on Monday in Andalusia, although ‘there are still remnants,’ and a sharp drop in temperatures is expected from Thursday onwards, with temperatures close to zero degrees in the eastern part of the region, due to a mass of cold air that has moved from the Galician coast towards the south of the peninsula.
– From Tuesday onwards the region is expecting an Atlantic anticyclone that will bring ‘a mass of cold air from the north to the south’, which will lead to a drop in temperatures over the next few days.
– On Thursday 20th, rain is expected to return due to a trough in the eastern part of Andalusia, which will cause ‘some precipitation that may be snow above 1,000 metres’ in Sierra Nevada, in the Sierra de Cazorla (Jaén) and in the city of Granada. However, this precipitation ‘will cease with the arrival of the weekend’ and there will be ‘clear skies’ throughout Andalusia.
– As for the low temperatures caused by the cold air mass left behind by Storm Claudia, relatively cool temperatures for this time of year are expected over the weekend, with particular emphasis on the aforementioned mountain ranges and even the possibility of frost in the city of Granada on Friday and Saturday. Winds will be from the west and north and will blow ‘more intensely and moderately strongly on Thursday, especially in the eastern part of Andalusia. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/sevilla/borrasca-da-paso-masa-aire-frio-que-dejara-jueves-temperaturas-cero-grados-zona-oriental/202511171227362272448.html

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‘Claudia’ brings the largest amount of water to the reservoirs of Andalusia since March: {Translation, summary}
– Storm Claudia has delivered sustained heavy rainfall across Andalusia, reversing months of drought and significantly replenishing water reserves. Over three days, the Guadalquivir basin’s reservoirs increased by more than 200 cubic hectometres, reaching 3,525 cubic hectometres, almost 44% of total capacity, and surpassing the start-of-year level by 131 cubic hectometres.
– The 49 reservoir installations in the region have not experienced such inflows since mid-March. Irrigation reserves have also improved, with over 32 cubic hectometres added in a single day, now exceeding 32% of capacity. Other Andalusian river systems, including the Tinto-Odiel-Piedras-Chanza and Guadalete-Barbate, have seen significant gains, with Guadalete-Barbate now holding 687 cubic hectometres, a 48% increase compared to last year. Rivers and runoff remain high and are expected to continue feeding the reservoirs in the coming days. Overall, the storm has greatly strengthened Andalusia’s water supply, ensuring resources for domestic use, agriculture, and irrigation across the region. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/claudia-aporta-pantanos-andalucia-mayor_0_2005247926.html
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MALAGA PROVINCE

Police Warn of Growing Use of Minors by International Crime Groups in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Organised crime on the Costa del Sol increasingly uses vulnerable adolescents, some recruited abroad, who are lured into carrying out violent orders for small sums, often between four thousand and five thousand euros. Police report that minors contacted through digital channels, including Telegram, are treated as disposable operatives, frequently trapped by drug debts or financial hardship.
– Criminal groups based in other European countries direct these actions remotely and send young enforcers to Spain while their leaders remain outside Spanish jurisdiction. Investigators also note a rise in firearms in the area, driven by conflict zones and access through the dark web. Recent operations dismantled networks that offered violent jobs through online chats, and authorities highlight the difficulty of reaching the instigators rather than only the hired youths. Despite the risks posed by armed criminal groups, Malaga police leadership insists that they will continue to confront these organisations and limit their influence. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/ofertas-telegram-reclutar-baby-sicarios-malaga_0_2005240360.html

TORROX

Another Home Invasion– Four masked men armed with knives assault a family in Torrox: {Translation in full}
– The municipality of Torrox, in the Axarquía de Málaga, has been shaken by a violent assault that occurred during the early hours of Saturday, when four men armed with knives broke into a house in a residential valley around 1:45am. The intruders, who were wearing balaclavas and whose nationality has not been determined, threatened the owner and her son while searching several rooms of the property.
– Although the assault was initially reported as being located in Frigiliana, sources of the investigation have clarified to SER that the exact location of the house is in the municipality of Torrox. According to the family’s testimony, the assailants were mainly looking for money and possible jewellery. After looting the house, they fled without a trace.
– The Civil Guard has taken over the investigation to try to identify and locate those responsible. Meanwhile, the authorities have asked residents to take extreme precautions, keep their homes well secured and avoid leaving tools or objects outside that could facilitate the entry of potential criminals. {But don’t even think of defending yourself and your property– or you could very well be the one who ends up in jail. Everyone living in the campo needs to have well trained guard dogs, it’s your only legal defence. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2025/11/17/cuatro-hombres-armados-con-cuchillos-asaltan-a-una-familia-en-frigiliana-malaga-cadena-ser/

CÓMPETA

Ferrero Rocher Christmas Village Competition- community press release:
– Cómpeta has been selected as the official candidate to represent Andalucía in the Ferrero Rocher Christmas Village 2025 competition– now the entire region has something golden to support. This little White Village above the clouds has earned its place by charm, culture and the sheer grit of 51 nationalities who call it home. Winning will bring national attention, tourism uplift and real economic benefit to the whole of Andalucía. Every vote is a vote for our villages, our people and our future.
– Ferrero Rocher, the global name synonymous with Christmas, is giving Andalucía one shot. Let’s not waste it. Multiple votes are allowed, so tap away like your region depends on it. Because it does.
– Vote here:
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MOTRIL

Oral trial opened against the mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, for alleged embezzlement: {Translation, summary}
– The Court of First Instance and Instruction number 3 of Motril has opened a trial against mayor Luisa García Chamorro (PP) for alleged embezzlement of public funds. She is accused of using money from the PP municipal group in Motril and the PP group in the Granada Provincial Council between 2019 and 2020 to pay a fine imposed on her in 2017 for serious insults against a former Socialist manager. García Chamorro is the sole person under investigation after two others were provisionally dismissed. The judge emphasised that funds allocated to political groups come from public resources and cannot be used for private purposes, as García Chamorro allegedly did. Returning part of the money to the group accounts does not prevent the prosecution, as the crime may have already been committed, though it could serve as a mitigating factor. The case will be judged by a popular jury, with the Granada Court of Appeal setting the hearing date. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-abren-juicio-oral-contra-alcaldesa-motril-granada-luisa-garcia-chamorro-presunta-malversacion-20251117125148.html

GRANADA

The highway to the Coast will reopen traffic normally this Friday until after Christmas: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility will reopen the A 44 between kilometres 165 and 175 this Friday 21 November at 13:00 after completing the main repairs to the Rules Viaduct. The ten kilometre closure between Izbor and Vélez de Benaudalla/Órgiva that has been in place since September will therefore end before the periods of greatest travel, including the Immaculate Conception holiday weekend and the Christmas season. The works have advanced rapidly thanks to reinforced teams working continuous 24 hour shifts, including weekends.
– Further works will take place after Christmas. From 13 January to 27 February, the A 44 will be closed again between junction 167 at Izbor and junction 175 at Vélez de Benaudalla and Vélez de Benaudalla and Órgiva. During this period, two fully signposted alternative routes will be in place. Traffic towards Motril will be diverted from junction 167 onto the N 323, later joining the A 346 at kilometre point 175.150 to reconnect with the A 44 at kilometre point 177.700, with the option of continuing on the N 323. Traffic towards Granada will be diverted from junction 175 onto the N 323, then to the A 346, before rejoining the A 44 at kilometre point 166.200, with priority at all intersections. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/autovia-costa-granada-trafico-a-44/

EUROPE

The EU’s New Censorship Machine– These people do not represent us, they believe their purpose is to “manage” society as they see fit, and totalitarianism is their method: {Summary}
– The European Democracy Shield is presented as a defence of free people, free elections and an active civil society, yet its structure raises serious concerns about centralised control over speech and information. The plan includes a Monitoring Centre empowered to remove what officials label false content or disinformation. Although described as independent, the planned fact checking networks and media bodies depend heavily on Commission funding, creating a system in which those who receive money are also those responsible for verifying narratives and they will do as their masters decree. This circular arrangement concentrates “authority over truth” in Brussels.
– Existing programmes such as the Digital Services Act and large scale funding schemes for NGOs, media and universities already channel substantial sums into groups expected to promote European values and counter Eurosceptic ideas. This creates a landscape in which civil society, journalism and academic research risk becoming extensions of institutional messaging rather than independent checks on power.
– Further proposals include strengthened election oversight and even an EU intelligence unit under Commission control, raising fears that tools meant to protect democracy could instead interfere with national politics and reduce accountability. The overall pattern suggests an expanding bureaucratic system that limits open debate, narrows acceptable viewpoints and uses public money to reinforce its own authority while claiming to defend democratic freedoms. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/eus-new-censorship-machine

USA

Trump Now Says Republicans Should Vote To Release Epstein Files– ‘I Don’t Care’: {Summary}
– President Donald Trump on Sunday night said House Republicans should vote to release the government’s files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a shift in tone after the president repeatedly dismissed the issue, claiming it was a “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats, and publicly attacked Republican lawmakers pushing for their release.
– In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide.” Reiterating his “hoax” claims, Trump added: “It’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown.’”
– The president said the Justice Department is looking at “various Democrat operatives (Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, etc.) and their relationship to Epstein,” and the House Oversight Committee can have access to “whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!”
– Trump wrote: “Nobody cared about Jeffrey Epstein when he was alive and, if the Democrats had anything, they would have released it before our Landslide Election Victory.” Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/11/17/trump-now-says-republicans-should-vote-to-release-epstein-files-i-dont-care/

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‘Very severely sanctioned’– Trump warns countries trading with Russia; backs bill imposing 500% tariff on Russian oil resales: {Summary}
– US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a new wave of hard-hitting sanctions aimed at isolating Russia, warning that countries maintaining trade ties with Moscow—and potentially Iran—will be “very severely sanctioned. ”Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump said he supported congressional efforts to advance tougher penalties on Russia and President Vladimir Putin. “I hear they’re doing that, and that’s okay with me,” he said.
– He added that Republicans were “passing legislation… very tough sanctioning… on any country doing business with Russia,” noting, “They may add Iran to that… I suggested it.”
“So any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned. We may add Iran to the formula,” added Trump.
– The administration has already imposed some of the steepest tariffs in the world, including a 50 per cent duty on India and a 25 per cent tariff tied to its purchases of Russian energy.
– On Capitol Hill, senators are pushing for even stronger measures. A bill introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham calls for a 500 per cent tariff on secondary purchases and reselling of Russian oil, a proposal with broad support in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Full article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/very-severely-sanctioned-trump-warns-countries-trading-with-russia-backs-bill-imposing-500-tariff-on-russian-oil-resales/articleshow/125376431.cms & X Link

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SPAIN

Inflation in Spain hits 16-month high as egg prices soar 22% this year: {Summary}
– In October 2025, Spain’s inflation climbed to 3.1%, up 0.1% from September, reaching its highest level in 16 months. The rise was largely driven by higher electricity and transport costs, especially air and rail travel, although falling prices for package holidays and fuel helped offset some of the increase. Food prices were mixed: fresh fruit, eggs and olive oil rose, while vegetables, bread and dairy products fell. The bird flu outbreak, which led to the confinement of outdoor poultry, pushed egg prices up 5% in October, bringing the annual rise to 21.7%, making eggs the fastest-growing food item in the CPI. Olive oil increased 2.7% in October but has dropped 41.6% since October 2024. Over the first ten months of 2025, overall prices rose 2.4%, mainly due to hotels, cafés and restaurants, housing, and food. Core inflation also edged up, reaching 2.5% in October. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/inflation-hits-16month-high-egg-prices-soar-20251114091325-nt.html

ANDALUCÍA

Andalucian municipalities in Sevilla, Cádiz & Córdoba on alert for the West Nile virus, now at eleven sites: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía has declared Aznalcázar an alert area after West Nile virus was detected in local mosquitoes, while Villamanrique de la Condesa remains at high risk. In total, alert status applies to: Aznalcázar; La Línea de la Concepción; Guadalcázar; Las Cabezas de San Juan; Morón de la Frontera; La Rinconada; Almensilla; San Juan de Aznalfarache; Mairena del Aljarafe; Gelves; Burguillos; and Torrepalma of Carmona. In total, eleven municipalities are now under alert, each with specific end dates for their status. The alert requires a minimum of four weeks of heightened surveillance or until no further virus activity is detected.
– Alerts run between mid November and early to mid December depending on the municipality. Measures include intensified animal, human and mosquito surveillance, public guidance through pharmacies and schools, and strengthened mosquito control within 1.5 kilometres of population centres. Three confirmed human cases have occurred this season, with wide mosquito monitoring across multiple provinces. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/municipios-andaluces-alerta-virus-nilo-20251114173134-nt_amp.html

ALGARROBO

Jackfruit– The Giant Tropical Fruit That Grows in Algarrobo: {Translation, summary}
– Jackfruit has been successfully cultivated in the Axarquía, with a notable focus on the La Mayora estate in Algorrobo. The scientific centre there reports producing fruits weighing around 15 kilos each this autumn, confirming that the local climate supports the species even if the fruit does not reach the extreme sizes of up to 40 kilos seen in tropical countries. La Mayora, operated by the national research council and the University of Malaga, highlights the crop’s versatility, since it can be eaten green as a meat substitute or ripe for desserts and other preparations. The tree originates from Indonesia and is widespread in southern Asia, where the fruit is highly valued. Jackfruit is the largest edible fruit in the world and is known for its rough skin, sticky latex and sweet, aromatic flesh. Although difficult to cut and heavy to transport, it has a growing market presence in Malaga and the wider Costa del Sol. Photo: SUR. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/jackfruit-monstruosa-fruta-axarquia-20251112160916-nt_amp.html

IZNATE

The City Council warns the residents of Iznate– tap water cannot be consumed: {Translation, summary}
– Residents of Iznate have been advised that local tap water is not safe to drink because high chlorate levels have been detected in all supply tanks. Until new test results are available, an alternative supply of bottled water is being provided. Residents can collect it at the Covirán supermarket or at the municipal storehouse in La Era. The Town Hall states that corrective measures have already been applied and that anyone with questions may contact the Water Supply Manager. The water for the village is supplied through the El Trapiche treatment plant, and chlorate increases may occur if storage tanks are poorly maintained. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/ayuntamiento-iznate-no-consumir-agua-grifo-20251114173101-nt_amp.html

MIJAS

Mijas organises a course on good practices for feline colony keepers: {Translation, summary}
– The Town Council of Mijas will hold a good practice course for caregivers of the municipality’s cat colonies on 21 November at 18:00 in the Employment Promotion building. Organised by the Councillor for Animal Welfare, Marco Cortés, the training is required to obtain accreditation to feed and manage cats in public spaces. Participants must carry the accreditation on their mobile phones for inspection by law enforcement.
– Registrations are required in advance via email at bienestar.animal@sanidad.es ; or by telephone at 618 929 005 or 952 47 88 78.
– The course covers the basics of cat colonies, relevant legislation, volunteers’ rights and obligations, common conflicts, and real case studies. It is the fourth training initiative this year, with around 80 participants to date. The programme forms part of the municipality’s €112,771.43 annual contract for managing colonies, including georeferencing sites, assessing locations, preparing sites and training volunteer association members. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mijas/mijas-curso-buenas-practicas-cuidadores-colonias-felinas_0_2005238353.html

EUROPE

EU Embraces Nukes Again– Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance; Belgium, Poland & Sweden scrap phase-out plans:
– “Nuclear will generate between 50% and 60% [of electricity] around 2050 in the Czech Republic, or maybe slightly more,” Petr Závodský, chief executive of the Dukovany project, told The Associated Press in an interview. The nuclear expansion is needed to help the country wean itself off fossil fuels, secure steady and reliable supplies at a reasonable price, meet low emission requirements and enable robust demand for electricity expected in the coming years to power data centers and electric cars, Závodský said.
– The Czech expansion comes at a time when surging energy demand and looming deadlines by countries and companies to sharply cut carbon pollution are helping to revive interest in nuclear technology. While nuclear power does produce waste, it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, like carbon dioxide, the main driver of climate change.
– The European Union has accepted nuclear by including it in the classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities, opening the door to financing. That has been a boost for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and France, the continent’s nuclear leader, that have heavily relied on nuclear.
– Belgium and Sweden recently scrapped plans to phase out nuclear power. Denmark and Italy are reconsidering its use, while Poland is set to join a club of 12 nuclear-friendly nations in the European Union after signing a deal with U.S.-based Westinghouse to build three nuclear units.
– The EU generated 24% of nuclear electricity in 2024. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/czech-nuclear-energy-expansion-cef8a1757ac1221cb9c258a312cf2683

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Believe it when the tree bears fruit– UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration:
– The British government plans to tighten its asylum system in a series of sweeping changes modelled after Denmark that aims to reduce immigration and quell the political storm over migrants making dangerous English Channel crossings to enter the country without authorization. The policy changes to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday in the House of Commons are yet another an attempt to make the U.K. less attractive to those seeking refuge and easier to remove migrants who don’t qualify for asylum.
– Mahmood said it was a moral mission to control the borders and reunite a divided country on the flashpoint issue that has helped fuel the rise of the hard-right Reform UK Party, though as the daughter of migrants she denied the ruling centre-left Labour Party was adopting far-right talking points. “People can see huge pressure in their communities and they can also see a system that is broken, and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it,” Mahmood told the BBC.
– Net migration stood at 431,000 in the year to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, down 49.9% from 860,000 a year earlier. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-uk-asylum-reform-denmark-refugee-mahmood-d680b1749238b336dc7b8c5063bf904f

GASTRONOMIA

A cured goat’s cheese from Malaga is among the 51 best cheeses in the world: {Translation, summary}
– A cured goat’s cheese from Málaga, ‘Montes de Málaga’, has been named one of the 51 Best Cheeses in the World at the World Cheese Awards 2025 in Berne, Switzerland, from over 5,200 entries. The cooperative Agammasur, comprising more than 300 goat farmers in southern Spain, won six awards, with Super Gold going to Montes de Málaga.
– Other prizes included Gold for El Pinsapo semi-cured, Silver for Pedro Ximénez El Pinsapo Wine semi-cured and semi-cured Montes de Málaga, and Bronze for Gran Reserva El Pinsapo and Montes de Málaga Nature Reserve.
– These achievements followed awards at the VII Edition of the Best Goat Cheeses of the Province of Málaga by Sabor a Málaga, where semi-cured Montes de Málaga was named best semi-cured goat’s cheese, and Montes de Málaga Paprika Nature Reserve was recognised as best cured cheese made with raw milk among 61 cheeses from 11 factories. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/14/queso-cabra-curado-malaga-51-123739559.html

SPORTS

Sinner beats Alcaraz in 2 sets for Nitto ATP Final:
– Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Nitto ATP Finals title on Sunday in Turin, where he used the backing of a raucous Italian crowd to overcome his great rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5.
– With his two-hour, 15-minute victory, the Italian joined John McEnroe and Boris Becker as the only men to lift multiple Nitto ATP Finals trophies on home soil.
– Now 10-0 across his past two appearances at the prestigious year-end event, including a perfect 5-0 run this week, Sinner departs Turin with a record $5,071,000 champion’s payout, the largest in tournament history. He did not lose a set all week and has the best Nitto ATP Finals win percentage in history at 88.2 per cent, surpassing Ilie Nastase. Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-sinner-nitto-atp-finals-2025-sunday

TECH

The Hidden Dangers of Biometric Validation: {Translation, summary}
– Biometric authentication promises convenience and security but carries risks that are often overlooked. Unlike passwords, biometric data such as faces, fingerprints, irises or voices cannot be changed if compromised. A leak or unauthorised sharing can leave individuals exposed for years, with cybercriminals potentially exploiting their traits in future services, such as banking, without recourse. Furthermore, the same biometric trait may link multiple systems, companies or databases, raising concerns about merging personal, professional and family information without consent.
– Users face uncertainty over who accesses their biometric data, for how long, and for what purpose. Weak safeguards can enable mass surveillance, identification in peaceful gatherings, tracking of daily movements, profiling or denial of services through algorithms. The imbalance of power is a core issue: organisations controlling biometric templates hold significant authority over identities and access. When rules are opaque, purposes unclear, or non-biometric alternatives are penalised, individuals lose autonomy and face permanent exposure.
– Technology alone cannot guarantee security or peace of mind. True protection requires clear limits, effective oversight, and the ability to choose freely. Biometric keys must be managed so that individuals retain control over how, where and for what their data is used, ensuring safety in the twenty-first century. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/ciencia-tecnologia/tecnologia/2025-11-16/el-peligro-oculto-de-la-validacion-biometrica-lo-que-los-grandes-dictadores-no-pudieron-ni-sonar-7320173/

NATURE

A Japanese park in the heart of Malaga- with an artificial lake, bridges and slides surrounded by bamboos and bonsai: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s Bienquerido Oriental Garden in Alhaurín de la Torre covers around 12,000 square metres and has become a major green space and popular attraction since opening in 2011. The park features ponds, waterfalls, wooden bridges and pagodas, inspired by Japanese gardens. The Bienquerido Stream divides the garden into two banks connected by oriental-style wooden bridges. Visitors can enjoy an artificial lagoon with fish and turtles, a zen garden and three pagodas, alongside a variety of oriental plants including bamboo, bonsai, reeds and Japanese cedars. Native trees and shrubs such as olives, acacias, cypresses and pines have been shaped to harmonise with the Japanese-style landscaping.
– For exercise, the park includes an outdoor bio friendly gym, and families can make use of a 600-square-metre children’s area with slides, swings and attractions suitable for all ages. The garden offers a photogenic and tranquil environment for leisurely strolls, exercise or a day out with family in nature.
– With Monday as the closing day for staff rest, from Tuesday to Friday it will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while on weekends and holidays it will be open from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Info: https://alhaurindelatorre.es/el-jardin-oriental-bienquerido-aplica-el-horario-de-invierno-ininterrumpido/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/16/parque-japones-corazon-malaga-lago-artificial-puentes-toboganes-bambu-alhaurin-torre-dv-123726760.html

SPACE

Mid-November meteors– the Leonids: Peaks tonight
– Predicted peak: The peak is predicted on November 17, 2025.
– Duration of shower: November 3 through December 2. This time period is when we’re passing through the its meteor stream in space!
– Radiant: Rises around midnight, highest in the sky at dawn. Best seen the two hours before dawn.
– Nearest moon phase: In 2025, the new moon falls at 6:47 UTC on November 20. So the slender waning crescent moon will not interfere with the Leonids in 2025.
– Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: Under a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Leonid meteors per hour.
– Note: The famous Leonid meteor shower produced one of the greatest meteor storms in living memory. Rates were as high as thousands of meteors per minute during a 15-minute span on the morning of November 17, 1966. That night, Leonid meteors did, briefly, fall like rain. Some who witnessed it had a strong impression of Earth moving through space, fording the meteor stream. Leonid meteor storms sometimes recur in cycles of 33 to 34 years. But the Leonids around the turn of the millennium – while wonderful for many observers – did not match the shower of 1966. And, in most years, the Lion whimpers rather than roars. Full article: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower/ & Video Link

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– The upcoming year sees Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride embarking on another global arena tour with renewed vitality, continuing to push the boundaries of hard rock to audiences around the globe, proving that Deep Purple are very much here to stay.[Band website: https://deeppurple.com/%5D
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There will be a traditional Sunday roast available with a selection of starters, meats, vegetarian options and desserts. Serving from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
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SPAIN

UPDATE- Spain confines all farmed birds due to advance of avian influenza: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has imposed a mandatory confinement for all free-range poultry in Spain, effective from Thursday, to curb the growing risk of avian influenza. The order, published in the Official State Bulletin, extends the ban to all farms, including organic and small-scale operations, and those selling meat or eggs directly to consumers.
– Previously, restrictions applied only to 1,201 high-risk municipalities. The ministry, led by Luis Planas, cited the increase in European outbreaks, migratory bird movements, and colder temperatures as factors facilitating virus survival. The measures aim to prevent contact between domestic and migratory birds. Additional restrictions include prohibiting the joint rearing of ducks and geese with other poultry, securing water sources from wild birds, and banning poultry from fairs and cultural events. Where full confinement is impractical, regional authorities may allow outdoor housing with protective netting to prevent contact with wild birds. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/espana-confina-todas-aves-granja-avance-gripe-aviar/202511131001553167125.html

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The examination of the occupational risk of your domestic worker is mandatory from Friday- this is the process and the fine provided if you do not do it: {Translation, summary}
– In Spain, many live-in domestic workers face poor conditions, including restricted showers, forced use of cold water, lack of access to toilets, exposure to toxic cleaning products, and insufficient protective equipment, sometimes at their own expense. Complaints have reached the labour inspectorate.
– To address this, the Government has introduced an online tool, [ https://www.prevencion10.es ], to perform mandatory occupational risk assessments in domestic work from 14 November {this website was down when I checked it, see pic}. Employers are responsible for safety measures and cannot pass costs to employees. The platform guides employers through registration, identifying household workers, and completing a questionnaire on home risks and tasks. Risks are evaluated and colour-coded, with red indicating urgent action. The system recommends improvements, assigns responsibility, and estimates costs, mostly free. Once completed, an editable document is produced, with copies for the worker and the household. Failure to comply incurs fines starting at €2,451. Additional resources, including guides on protective equipment and a helpline, are provided to ensure compliance and protect domestic workers’ rights. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5710517/0/los-empleadores-trabajadoras-domesticas-tienen-seis-meses-para-evaluar-los-riesgos-laborales-su-hogar-web-prevencion-10/

AXARQUÍA

Storm Claudia puts the Axarquía on yellow alert this Friday due to heavy rains: {Translation, summary}
– Storm Claudia is set to bring heavy and persistent rain to the Axarquía until early Sunday. A stationary depression over the Atlantic is sending successive fronts and humid south-westerly winds, causing heavy rainfall and a significant drop in temperatures. AEMET has issued a yellow warning for Friday, with rainfall potentially reaching 20 litres per square metre in an hour or 60 litres in 12 hours. Friday will see overcast skies, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with gusty winds. Saturday is expected to remain unstable, with strong showers and thunderstorms, morning fog in the mountains, and occasional very strong gusts. Early Sunday will see the heaviest rain, with scattered showers continuing through the day, while early next week remains uncertain. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-borrasca-claudia-pone-este-viernes-a-la-axarquia-en-aviso-por-fuertes-lluvias/

NERJA

The Local Police of Nerja intensifies its moped control campaign: {Translation, summary}
– Nerja Local Police report increasing irregular modifications on mopeds and are intensifying inspections to detect, sanction and seize non-compliant vehicles, particularly those with altered silencers or exhaust systems. Such modifications, combined with the uncivil behaviour of some riders, cause serious noise disturbances affecting residents’ peace and rest. {In Spain, a moped is defined as a two or three wheeled motor vehicle with an engine of 50 cc (3.1 cu in) or less with a maximum speed of no more than 45 km/h (28 mph). Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moped }
– In recent months, numerous fines have been issued, and around 20 mopeds have been confiscated. The Town Hall’s Department of Security emphasises that all vehicle owners must comply with regulations and avoid making unauthorised alterations that lack official approval, highlighting the importance of respecting both legal standards and community well-being. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-policia-local-de-nerja-intensifica-su-campana-de-control-de-ciclomotores/

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Nerja will pay tribute to the Virgen del Carmen with a sculpture and a viewpoint– Yeah, but will they allow busking?: {Translation, summary}
– Nerja Town Hall has approved a motion to install a sculpture of the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint of sailors, on the extension of the Torrecilla Promenade, naming it the “Virgin of Carmen Viewpoint”. The Mayor stated the sculpture will create a religious, cultural and tourist space while enhancing the area. The Virgin holds deep significance for residents, symbolising protection, faith, hope, and Nerja’s maritime identity. The Tourism Councillor noted the annual festival draws hundreds of visitors, has been declared a Festival of Special Local Tourist Interest, and that recognition at the provincial level has been requested from the Málaga Provincial Council. No mention if busking will be tolerated at the new viewpoint. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-rendira-homenaje-a-la-virgen-del-carmen-con-una-escultura-y-un-mirador/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

New health centre in Rincón de la Victoria to quadruple space and add 44 consultation rooms: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia’s Health Minister, Antonio Sanz, announced that the Junta is preparing contracts for a new health centre in Rincón de la Victoria. Scheduled with a 2026 budget of two million euros and a final investment near 15 million euros, the centre will quadruple existing space, add 44 consultation rooms, and include services such as Rehabilitation, Minor Surgery, Dentistry, Radiology and Mental Health, plus extra parking. Sanz highlighted months of work with the local Council, framed the project as part of Juanma Moreno’s commitment to improving Málaga’s healthcare infrastructure, and noted over 330 million euros have been invested in the province since 2019.
– {Considering the current Andalucian health staff hiring crisis, I’m wondering who will work in this new centre? It’s well established that the best & brightest health services candidates don’t want to work in Andalucia, the salary-to-expenses ratio is prohibitive (I can almost hear Ray Davies crooning ‘Low Budget’ in the background). I suggest the current workers will all want to transfer to the shiny new facility and that will leave many vacancies at the old facilities, making new job offers an even harder sell. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-tendra-un-nuevo-centro-de-salud/ & Video Link

UK

UK Begins Developing New Nuclear Plants– First will be at Wylfa on Anglesey/Ynys Mon, North Wales: {Summary}
– The UK Government has confirmed that the country’s first small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power station will be built at Wylfa, Anglesey/Ynys Môn, North Wales, by publicly owned Great British Energy-Nuclear (GBE-N) with £2.5 billion in government backing. SMRs are prefabricated mini nuclear plants, expected to be faster to construct than traditional reactors, and the Wylfa project, designed by Rolls-Royce SMR, could eventually generate electricity for three million homes. Construction could support up to 3,000 local jobs, with operations potentially starting in the mid-2030s.
– The Government has also tasked GBE-N with identifying sites for a larger-scale nuclear plant across the UK by autumn 2026. The decision drew criticism from the US, which had pushed for a larger Westinghouse reactor at Wylfa. UK officials emphasised energy sovereignty, economic growth, and a revival of the nuclear sector, while First Minister Eluned Morgan highlighted the benefits for Wales’ jobs and energy security. Full article: https://news.stv.tv/world/anglesey-selected-as-site-for-uks-first-small-modular-reactor-nuclear-plant

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Met Office has issued Amber & Yellow weather warnings as Storm Claudia heads to the UK: {Summary}
– An amber weather warning for rain has been issued for the West Midlands this Friday from noon to midnight, as Storm Claudia, named by Spain’s meteorological service, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the UK. Areas including Birmingham, Kidderminster and Stourport could see up to 80mm of rainfall, with deep floodwaters posing a danger to life.
– The warning also affects parts of Wales, the East Midlands, South West, South East and East of England.
– A wider yellow rain warning covers much of England from Cheshire to the south coast from 6am Friday for 24 hours, while winds up to 70mph are expected in western regions.
– The Met Office cautions that the storm may cause flooding, power cuts, travel disruption and building damage. Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert warned that saturated ground could exacerbate flooding, with some areas potentially receiving over 150mm of rain. Travelers are urged to take care during the storm. Full article: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/environment/2025/11/13/storm-claudia-in-the-west-midlands-amber-weather-warning-issued-by-the-met-office-heres-when-and-where/ & X Link
Met Office latest storm updates: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

USA

Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history: {Summary}
– President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Republican-controlled chamber passed the package by a vote of 222-209, with Trump’s support largely keeping his party together in the face of vehement opposition from House Democrats, who are angry that a long standoff launched by their Senate colleagues failed. The deal extends funding through January 30, leaving the federal government on a path to keep adding about $1.8 trillion a year to its $38 trillion in debt. Photo: Kevin Lamarque. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-house-vote-deal-end-longest-government-shutdown-history-2025-11-12/

TRAVEL

Renfe puts on sale Avlo train tickets for seven euros to travel to Madrid from Seville, Cordoba and Malaga: {Translation}
– Renfe will offer Low Cost High-Speed (Avlo) train tickets from 14 November, priced at seven euros, for routes including Madrid to Seville, Córdoba and Málaga. Tickets can be purchased between 14 and 18 November for travel until 28 February 2026, also covering journeys to Ciudad Real, Puertollano, Villanueva de Córdoba, Puente Genil and Antequera. Limited promotional seats will be available daily in both directions. Members of the Más Renfe Silver, Gold or Platinum programme can access station Club Lounges. Passengers may select extra services at the time of purchase, including changes, cancellations, seat choice, additional luggage or pet travel. Renfe aims to promote fast, comfortable train travel while reaffirming its commitment to sustainable mobility. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-renfe-pone-venta-billetes-trenes-avlo-siete-euros-viajar-madrid-sevilla-cordoba-malaga-20251113110329.html

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St George’s Church presents ‘Piano Four Hands’:
Saturday, 15th November, 20:00
Featuring Jorge Lechado & Natalia Kuchaeva
Location: St George’s Church, English Cemetery, Málaga
The concert starts 8pm. Gates & bar are open from 7.30 pm.
Tickets are €20. Info & tix: https://stgeorgesmalaga.com/events/

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SPAIN

Brussels includes Spain among the countries entitled to relocate migrants to other EU countries: {Translation, summary}
– The European Commission’s first annual report on immigration and asylum identifies Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus as the EU countries under the greatest migratory pressure due to high numbers of sea arrivals. These four states will be eligible for the forthcoming European solidarity quota, designed to assist members facing disproportionate migration levels. The mechanism, expected to take effect in mid-2026, will define each country’s contribution through financial aid, migrant relocation, or other measures, which will be public and legally binding.
– The report notes a 35% drop in illegal border crossings between July 2024 and June 2025, credited partly to improved cooperation with partner nations. However, it also warns of continuing challenges, including irregular arrivals, refugee reception from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus using migration as a political tool, and issues with returns and readmission. The Commission also plans a €250 million drone and anti-drone initiative to help member states counter “hybrid threats” at their borders. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/bruselas-incluye-espana-paises-derecho_0_2005218066.html

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Junts calls Sánchez “cynical and hypocritical” for saying that he fulfils his agreements and asks him how he plans to govern: {Translation}
– The spokesperson for Junts in the Congress, Miriam Nogueras, called the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, “cynical” and “hypocritical” on Wednesday for, as she said, blaming them for the breakdown of their agreements. She stated that he is only interested in power and cannot be trusted, and reiterated that the relationship between the two parties has ended.
– “Mr Sánchez, turn up the volume in your earpiece and listen to me. This relationship is over. You press the Catalans, you fail to deliver, and it is our responsibility to press you,” Nogueras declared during her reply following Sánchez’s appearance before the Congress.
– Junts spokesperson Miriam Nogueras said Sánchez “only cares about power, fails to honour commitments, and is responsible for the current legislative deadlock.” Nogueras insisted that the Government acts only when pressured by Junts, citing the revival of a shelved bill on repeat offenders as an example. Rejecting Sánchez’s appeal for a “spirit of agreement”, she stated that Catalans “neither live nor eat” from such words. She confirmed Junts would block several Government proposals, including those on families, universal healthcare, and child protection online, blaming the Government for their stagnation. Nogueras accused Madrid of long-standing insults towards Catalans and vowed no future offence would go unanswered.
– Before concluding, Nogueras reminded Sánchez that he lost the elections and that it is only thanks to the votes of Junts that he is Prime Minister and not the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo. She emphasised that it is her party that prevented Spain from having a PP and Vox government. “Therefore, lessons from you and your allies, none,” she affirmed. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/junts-llama-cinico-e-hipocrita_0_2005221158.html

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Creditors are already seeking to seize Spanish accounts and properties in the US due to Sánchez’s non-payments to renewables: {Translation, summary}
– Spain faces a critical stage in the international dispute over unpaid renewable energy arbitration awards. Foreign investors, backed by King & Spalding LLP, have formally requested US courts to identify Spanish public assets eligible for seizure if compensation remains unpaid. The move follows seven adverse rulings in US courts, totalling 688.4 million euros, with the total debt now exceeding 2.18 billion including interest.
– Public entities such as SEPI, Renfe, Paradores, Instituto Cervantes, ENAIRE, and INECO are under scrutiny as potential “alter egos” of the State, meaning their assets could be used to satisfy the debts. Creditors argue these assets are effectively State-owned but commercial, making seizure legally permissible without affecting Spain’s diplomatic authority. Continued refusal to pay has contributed to a 60 percent drop in foreign investment this year, while interest and enforcement measures are rapidly increasing the total liability. Legal action in the US could now result in the first seizures of Spanish assets abroad. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-11-12/mi-los-acreedores-ya-buscan-embargar-cuentas-y-propiedades-espanolas-en-eeuu-por-los-impagos-de-sanchez-a-las-renovables-7318610/

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Spain’s liabilities exceed 600% of GDP due to public debt and pensions: {Translation, summary}
– Europe’s growth has been hampered for decades by bureaucracy, trade barriers, high taxes, and extreme environmental policies. A report by Luis Garicano, Bengt Holmström, and Nicolas Petit on Silicon Continent warns that political leaders prioritise a “retirement museum” vision over economic prosperity and innovation.
– The study highlights the fragility of the European welfare state, including unemployment benefits, free healthcare, lifelong pensions, and affordable education. Spain faces the most severe challenges, with implicit pension debt exceeding 500 percent of GDP in 2021, combined with 116 percent of GDP in public debt, totalling over 600 percent of GDP. This invisible liability surpasses most other EU countries. The authors argue that stagnation threatens to make the welfare state unsustainable and advocate liberalising reforms to restore economic dynamism. Without action, Europe risks turning its social safety nets into an unattainable ideal rather than a viable reality. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-11-12/mie-las-obligaciones-de-espana-superan-el-600-por-ciento-del-pib-por-la-deuda-publica-y-las-pensiones-7318617/

ANDALUCÍA

Antonio Sanz, Urges Extension of Active Retirement Scheme for Doctors to Age 72 to Address Health Workforce Shortage: {Translation, summary}
– Antonio Sanz {pic}, the Andalusian Minister for Health, the Presidency, and Emergencies, has called on Spain’s Ministry of Health to extend the enhanced active retirement scheme for Primary Care doctors. This measure, which allows family doctors and paediatricians to continue working as retirees until the age of 72, aims to address the severe shortage of healthcare professionals affecting the country. Sanz emphasised that extending the scheme would help prevent the loss of thousands of medical appointments and ensure continuity of care in health centres. The current scheme, outlined in Royal Decree-Law 20/2022, is set to expire in December 2025. Sanz warned that failure to extend it would result in the loss of hundreds of qualified professionals serving in Andalusia’s public health system.
– Sanz also sharply criticised the Spanish government, stating, “The government of Pedro Sánchez and María Jesús Montero continue blocking the entry of doctors, collapsing the National Health System.” He further described the government’s approach as “mistreating the Andalusians” and labelled their inaction as “incomprehensible.” Sanz also condemned the failure to address ongoing protests from healthcare workers, saying, “It is incomprehensible that the government continues to block the incorporation of the healthcare professionals the public system so urgently needs, when the Ministry itself reports a shortage of 4,500 Primary Care professionals.” Sanz urged urgent action, advocating for the scheme’s extension until at least December 2028. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/andalucia-propone-prorrogar-jubilacion-medicos-72-anos_0_2005223781.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The highway from Axarquía to Malaga– from daily collapse to five major traffic jams in two weeks: {Translation, summary}
– Daily congestion on the A-7 motorway between Rincón de la Victoria and Málaga has reached a breaking point, with five major traffic jams in two weeks highlighting the route’s chronic collapse. The motorway, which serves drivers from Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Algarrobo, Torrox and Nerja, regularly suffers queues of three to four kilometres during rush hour, forcing commuters to leave home up to ninety minutes early for what should be a forty-minute journey.
– In early November, a series of incidents worsened the situation: lorries breaking down, accidents, and even a wild boar collision led to jams of up to twelve kilometres. The DGT’s lack of tow trucks for heavy vehicles has further delayed clearances. The crisis has reignited political conflict between the Partido Popular, led locally by Rincón mayor Francisco Salado, and the government’s sub-delegate, Javier Salas. The PP accuses Madrid of neglecting Málaga and demands a third lane for the A-7, while Salas insists the Ministry is already working on expansion plans and accuses the PP of hypocrisy, saying they ignored the issue when in power. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/autovia-axarquia-malaga-colapso-diario-grandes-atascos_0_2005217383.html

UKRAINE WAR

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks:
– The Russian army overran three settlements in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, Kyiv’s top military commander said Wednesday, as Moscow’s forces expand their efforts to capture more Ukrainian territory. Dense fog enabled Russian troops to infiltrate Ukrainian positions in Zaporizhzhia, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote on the messaging app Telegram, adding that Ukrainian units are locked in “grueling battles” to repel the Russian thrust.
– He noted, however, that the fiercest battles are still in the besieged Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, in the eastern Donetsk region, where close to half of all front-line clashes took place over the previous 24 hours. The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat.
– Russia’s bigger and better-equipped army has scaled up its attacks, placing the short-handed Ukrainian military under severe strain. Ukrainian officials said in September that the front line has grown in length to nearly 1,250 kilometers (800 miles). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this month that Russia had deployed around 170,000 troops in Donetsk. Over the past four weeks, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported capturing nine settlements and villages in Donetsk: eight in the Zaporizhzhia region, seven in the Dnipropetrovsk region and five in the Kharkiv region. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-front-zaporizhzhia-d35f629768d525338434eb777ea06647

HEALTH

Note To CBD Users: If you prefer to smoke your CBD rather than use the other available forms (eaten, vape or topical), this info is for you. I have received reports that the police are now raiding CBD stores in Spain. Police are claiming that the smoked versions of CBD that resemble buds or hash are illegal, even if the other forms are legal, and these bud/hash CBD stocks are being confiscated. My sources tell me that 2 CBD shops/clubs on the Costa del Sol have recently had their inventories of these products impounded and their owners have been charged with possession of restricted items. You may want to stock up for the holidays if you rely on these smokable CBD products for your comfort. Eventually the courts will rule on this one way or the other, but in Spain justice is a slow pony. -Ed. FB Link

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Dispute Deepens Over Andalucía Breast Screening Failures as Amama Claims Cases Filed but Junta Denies Receiving Data: {Translation, summary}
– Relations between the Junta de Andalucía and the Amama Association have worsened following what was initially called a “fruitful” meeting about breast cancer screening failures. Amama’s president, Ángela Claverol, now accuses the Junta of trying to silence her and claims more than 4,000 women were not properly informed of their screening results. Claverol confirmed on Tuesday that the association has already submitted 25 claims for compensation on behalf of women who were not informed of their screening results, 15 in Seville and 10 in Jaén. She added that they have “studied and documented” many more cases that will also be presented: 189 in Seville, 22 in Málaga, 16 in Córdoba, 14 in Huelva, 13 in Jaén, 11 in Granada, and six in Almería. Claverol insists that the figures given by the Junta, which count 2,317 affected women (90 percent in Seville), “do not match either in number or by province”, saying the association continues to receive new cases “every day” and already has “more than 4,000”.
– Health Councillor Antonio Sanz disputes this, insisting the Junta has not received any of the data or formal case lists that Amama says it has presented, and that without them, the government cannot respond.
– Claverol also protested that she was the only participant made to sign a confidentiality agreement at a recent oversight meeting, describing it as an attempt to suppress her. Sanz denies this, saying it was only to prevent the leaking of draft plans, and reaffirmed his willingness to cooperate once the association provides the necessary details. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/brecha-entre-amama-junta-se-agranda-asociacion-afirma-tener-miles-casos-sanidad-lamenta-que-no-les-faciliten-los-datos_6881167_0.html

SPANISH ROYALS

Queen Letizia triumphs in China with a spectacular oriental-inspired coat that she has personalised:
– The Queen appeared in an outfit that, despite being quite simple, attracted a lot of attention thanks to its delicate and feminine style, which paid tribute to the Asian country with its special design. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/mujer/moda/reina-letizia-triunfa-china-con-un-espectacular-abrigo-inspiracion-oriental-que-ha-personalizado_6896643_0.html & Video Link

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SPACE

A spectacular aurora borealis dyes the sky of several regions in Spain red due to the ‘severe’ solar storm that hits the Earth: {Translation, summary}
– A rare aurora borealis tinged the skies of southern Spain red early Wednesday after a severe geomagnetic storm hit the Earth’s atmosphere. The display, captured by Calar Alto Observatory in Almería and other high-altitude areas, followed two almost simultaneous coronal ejections from the Sun’s active region 4274, which sent plasma clouds travelling at nearly 1,500 km per second. The event reached a level G4 geomagnetic storm, classed as “severe”, with a Kp index between 8 and 9.
– Although invisible to the naked eye due to moonlight and cloud cover, observatory cameras recorded a spectacular red glow lasting two hours, one of the most brilliant auroras seen from Andalucía since May 2024. The United States NOAA confirmed the storm’s severity, issuing alerts to safeguard communications and power networks. Spain’s National Geographic Institute explained that geomagnetic storms are short-term disturbances of the Earth’s magnetic field caused by solar eruptions, and scientists expect further similar events as solar activity peaks.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/una-espectacular-aurora-boreal-tine-rojo-cielo-varias-regiones-espana-por-tormenta-solar-severa-que-azota-tierra_6896768_0.html & X Link

TRAVEL

The hiking trail that is free and everyone compares to the Caminito del Rey– it is in Málaga and has walkways: {Translation, summary}
– El Saltillo, located in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park in the Axarquía, is one of Málaga’s most striking mountain routes. Known as the Caminito del Rey of the Axarquía, it features dramatic metal walkways and a 50-metre suspension bridge over the Almanchares river gorge. The trail links Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella and forms part of Stage 7 of the Gran Senda de Málaga.
– The main route is about seven kilometres long and suitable for moderate hikers, while a more demanding eleven-kilometre version continues towards Sedella. The bridge, one of Spain’s largest in natural surroundings, offers panoramic views reaching the Mediterranean on clear days. Access and parking are free, and the trail is not recommended for young children, people with vertigo or pets. The route showcases the Axarquía’s wild beauty, historic irrigation channels, and native wildlife including eagles, vultures and mountain goats. More info: https://saltillocanillas.com/
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/ruta-senderismo-gratis-caminito-rey-malaga-pasarelas_0_2005217982.html

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Jet2.com to offer flights between Gatwick and Malaga next year:
– Jet2.com, the fifth airline in terms of passenger volume at Malaga Airport and the third in passenger volume to and from the UK, will expand its presence on the Costa del Sol next year. The British company has announced that it is launching an operations base at Gatwick Airport in 2026. From there, the airline will connect London to 11 Spanish destinations, including Malaga.
– In the new year, there will be four weekly flights from Malaga to Gatwick: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/jet2com-gatwick-flights-to-spain-20251112122513-nt.html

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