DigameXtra No. 3108 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

On October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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XV Verdiales Festival of El Borge 2025 “La Villa de lah Pasa” {The Town of the Raisin}
Thur – Sat, 16 – 18 Oct.
– We will begin on Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. with the Verdialero Colloquium on “The Party by Generations” by José Molina Gámez (Pepito Molina), at the Peña de Verdiales de El Borge.
– Friday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m.: Presentation of the book “Viento eleven coplas verdialeras” by its author Don Rafael Arjona Matas; Comares style singing contest at the “Hotel Posada El Bandolero”.
– Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m., beginning of the XV Verdiales Festival “La Villa de lah Pasa”.
Everyone is invited! Traditional food and drinks of local origin on offer.

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Cool & Groovy in Canillas Friday, 17 Oct:
Hi folks, Cool & Groovy will be playing at La Plaza in Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 17th October from 8.00pm.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Hope to see you there. Mitch & Skatz (Cool & Groovy)

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Alhaurín de la Torre Beer Festival 2025: Fri-Sun, 17-19 Oct
Located at the Fairgrounds
Fri: Starts at 7pm ; Sat: Noon till late ; Sun: Noon to 7pm
There will also be live music. Thus, on Friday the groups Velacruz (7 pm) and Comando G (10 pm) will perform. On Saturday, three performances are planned: Papa’s Band at one in the afternoon; Zayas Cover Band at six and Los Lolipopers at ten at night. On Sunday it will be the turn of the band Capitán Vinilo, which will take the stage at 3:00 p.m.
Info: https://alhaurindelatorre.es/agenda/fiesta-de-la-cerveza-2025/

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Torrox will march against cancer again on Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 p.m. from Plaza Almedina:
The march will begin in the Plaza de La Almedina to pass through Calzada and Baja streets to reach El Pontil. From there it will continue to the ring road and back to the aforementioned square, where Lidia Jurado and Nadia González will offer dance exhibitions. In the same enclave you can enjoy the tasting of a dish of the traditional migas de Torrox, as well as water, soft drinks and fruit.
Registration (€8) for the march is now open in the Association Headquarters, at number one of Avenida de Cómpeta, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., or they can also be done on Sunday, October 19 from 10:30 a.m. in the Plaza de La Almedina. In the case of El Morche, registrations can be formalised from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 October at the headquarters of the women’s associations, in the María Victoria Olalla room on Calle del Mar. Registrants receive a T-shirt, water, fruit and lunch.

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ON SALE– Christmas light show at the Concepción Botanical Garden in Málaga:
The show opens on November 28th, and daily sessions are scheduled until January 6th. It has sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with sessions every 15 minutes.
Attendees will tour this space on a nighttime itinerary accompanied by the play’s characters, including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts.
Info (Spanish) & tix: https://www.malagaentradas.com/?entradas=alice-christmas-la-navidad-magica&provincia=m%C3%A1laga&cpro=29&eid=3459

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CASACAMINO343 B&B

CasaCamino343: Our New B&B In Now Open!
Special 3 night break in the lovely mountains of Andalucia
– Casacamino343 (formerly Casa Magel) are once again offering our popular 3 night breaks, including breakfast and on one night, TBA, a delicious home made 3 course meal with wine or beer.
– We have moved across the village and now offer a fully licenced self contained 4 bedroom, 2 en-suite and 2 private bathrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, large living room. terrace with views to the mountains, set in an ancient olive grove on the outskirts of Valle De Abdalajis. From June our pool will be open.
– We are a 5 minute drive in to the pueblo of Valle De Abdalajis with supermarkets and bars. A very good restaurant is 10 minute walk away. The lakes of Ardales and the Caminito Del Rey are 30 minutes drive. Antequera and El Torcal are 30 minute drive and the Wolf park is 15 minute drive. Lots to do in the area, lovely walks and scenery.
– We can offer the whole house to a group of friends, ideal for birthdays and anniversaries or just a good time away. Or, come on your own and meet other people. We have a honesty bar or bring your own. No hard tracks to drive, very easy to find..
– The cost for 3 night B&B with 1 night 3 course meal with wine is €275.00 per room with 2 sharing.
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Email: casacamino343@yahoo.com
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For Sale– Various outdoor items from Campo Agave Glamping:
– Wardrobes (3), scaffold, 80x40x153H. Price €45 each
– Dining chairs (8), black ratan. Price € 25 each / €80 for 4
– Dining tables (3), scaffold, 80x80x76H. Price €45 each
Contact Wouter in Sayalonga +34 656561697 / info@campoagave.es / https://campoagave.es/en/sale/

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For Sale: Articulated bed
Viana Plus (manufacturer Tecnimoem), articulated bed with lift trolley. Headboard and footplate included. No mattress. WhatsApp for more photos and video of it functioning.
Buyer collects. Kathleen, Algarrobo pueblo. 250€
Spanish WhatsApp: 722177155.
email: kathleen @ inglesdepatanegra.com

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Washing machine repairs: Can someone supply me with the phone number of a competent washing machine repairer. Required in the Torrox Park area.
Thnxs in anticipation, Gerry, Torrox
Email: gersil197 AT yahoo D0T com

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DoctorLaptop Needs Customer Contact Info: Would the lady, I believe her name is Cathy, who had her friend drop off a mini-PC last week for me to look at, please get in contact with me– I don’t have your phone or email! Your friend said you would text me your contact info and password. Perhaps she forgot to tell you? Naythan, Torrox Costa

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SPAIN

US insists that Spain must commit to 5% in military spending– “There are no exceptions or caveats”: {Translation, summary}
– The United States ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has warned that all NATO members, including Spain, must meet the defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP agreed at the recent summit in The Hague. He stressed that there are no exceptions and that each of the thirty two allies is bound by Article 3 of the NATO Treaty to maintain sufficient defence investment. Whitaker said Washington expects 3.5 percent of GDP to be spent on direct military capabilities.
– He declined to comment on United States president Donald Trump’s recent threat to expel Spain from NATO over insufficient defence spending, a measure not foreseen in the Alliance’s founding treaty. Trump had criticised Spain but later said it was doing a fantastic job. Spain argues it can meet NATO capability goals by spending 2.1 percent of GDP, citing an interpretative letter by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. However, allied sources say Spain’s stance is not well received within NATO. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-eeuu-insiste-espana-debe-comprometerse-gasto-militar-no-hay-excepciones-salvedades-20251014144145.html

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Judge Orders José Luis Ábalos to Testify with Lawyer He Tried to Dismiss: {Translation, summary}
– Former Spanish minister José Luis Ábalos {pic} must testify before the Supreme Court on Wednesday with his current lawyer, José Aníbal, despite attempting to dismiss him two days earlier. Judge Leopoldo Puente ruled that the timing of the dismissal could be considered an abuse of law and therefore rejected it. Ábalos claimed an irreversible deterioration in his relationship with Aníbal, with whom he has had continuous disagreements for months, particularly over whether to negotiate a deal with the Public Prosecutor and whether Ábalos should resign his parliamentary seat.
– The summons comes after a fresh report by the Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit revealed suspicious irregular income linked to Ábalos and his former aide Koldo García. Investigators found at least ninety five thousand euros in unexplained expenses allegedly covered by García, as well as unrecorded cash payments. After Ábalos testifies, the court may consider precautionary measures, including possible provisional imprisonment depending on developments in the case. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-supremo-impide-abalos-renunciar-su-abogado-salvo-que-designe-otro-condiciones-asumir-su-defensa_6515344_0.html

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The government acknowledges that it plans to regularize one million immigrants before the general election: {Translation, summary}
– The Sánchez Government’s plan to regularise nearly one million immigrants before the 2027 general elections appears timed primarily to secure political advantage rather than tackle migration issues effectively. By expediting the new Foreigners’ Regulations and shortening residence requirements, the Government creates a fast track to nationality and voting rights for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, framing it as integration while its main effect is electoral.
– The lack of transparency and consensus in implementing these reforms, criticised by the Popular Party and NGOs, highlights the politically motivated nature of the process. This strategy is reinforced by the 336 per cent surge in naturalisations granted by Royal Decree since 2020, a mechanism that bypasses normal residency requirements and allows the PSOE to increase its potential voter base rapidly. Overall, these measures prioritise political calculation over genuine integration or careful social policy, using immigration and citizenship procedures as instruments to influence future elections. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/espana/gobierno-reconoce-que-preve-regularizar-millon-inmigrantes-antes-elecciones-generales-15578590

ANDALUCÍA

Spain’s Water Reserves Fall for 20th Week, With Significant Declines in Andalucía: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s water reserves have fallen for the twentieth week in a row and now stand at 53.08 percent of total capacity. Despite heavy rainfall from the isolated high level depression Alice in the eastern Mediterranean, most reservoir basins continue to lose water. The only basins to record slight increases were Júcar and Segura. The Ministry of Ecological Transition notes that the current national reservoir level is still higher than last year and above the average of the last decade.
– In Andalucía, however, the situation has worsened this week. All Andalusian basins have recorded new drops. The Mediterranean Andalucía basin, which supplies parts of Málaga, Granada and Almería, has fallen by 0.6 percent. The Guadalquivir basin, the most important in Andalucía and vital for agriculture and urban supply across the region, has dropped by 0.5 percent. Guadalete-Barbate, which affects Cádiz province, has fallen by 0.3 percent. The trend confirms growing concern over water scarcity ahead of the agricultural season. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-embalses-suman-ya-20-semanas-consecutivas-baja-no-remontan-pese-las-lluvias-dana-alice_6515346_0.html

COÍN

The 7-year-old daughter of the couple found dead in Coín walked 3km to alert a neighbour: {Translation, summary}
– A couple in Coín, Málaga, were discovered dead under mysterious circumstances in their remote property, leaving two daughters, aged seven and 14. It was the younger child who walked more than three kilometres along dirt tracks to alert a neighbour, who then notified the emergency services.
– Emergency teams could only confirm the deaths upon arrival, while the younger child was presumably handed to relatives; the whereabouts of the older daughter remain uncertain. The Civil Guard has maintained strict silence regarding the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
– Sources close to the family revealed they had lived in a modest, electricity-free dwelling {pic} in the Arroyo de las Piedras area for at least a year. Two vans, one bearing the name of a painting company, were found parked near the property. The case is now under investigation by the Civil Guard, who are awaiting autopsy results at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Málaga to determine the causes of death.
Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/andalucia/hija-7-anos-pareja-hallada-muerta-coin-camino-kilometros-alertar-vecino-15583020

MARBELLA

Golf + Networking– “Marbella Business Master & Golf” first edition, will be held at Villa Padierna: {Translation, summary}
– The first Marbella Business Master & Golf will host Emprendedores en Movimiento’s inaugural event in Andalusia, chaired by Dominican influencer Liz Emiliano. Scheduled for 1 November at the Villa Padierna resort, the event uniquely combines sport and high-value business networking. The golf tournament will take place at Alferini Golf, while conferences at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace hotel will cover AI, investment, finance, brand activation, engagement, workshops, empowerment, and strategic growth. Participants will hear from Emiliano and influential figures including Álex Mestres, Marina Berenguer, Jeff Mosil, and Roma Gallardo.
– The event will also feature notable personalities such as bullfighter Pepín Liria, former footballers Aléix Vidal, Jaime Astrain, Gorka Elustondo, and Miguel Ángel Ferrer ‘Mista’, golfer Noemí Jiménez, and artists Sandra and Patricia Martín Haro. Attendees will enjoy a distinctive networking experience with 100 elite businesspeople and athletes, combining golf with entrepreneurial insight. Registrations are available online for both the sporting and professional activities.
Info & reg: https://emprendedoresenmovimiento.com/2025-noviembre-marbella/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2025/10/14/villa-padierna-primera-edicion-marbella-business-golf-122620828.html

GRANADA

The struggle of some residents of Granada against the construction of a wind farm that “devastates” a natural environment: {Translation, summary}
– A growing environmental and social conflict is unfolding in Villamena, in Granada’s Valle de Lecrín, where residents accuse energy firm Grupo Cuerva of exceeding construction limits during the development of the Barranco del Agua I wind farm. Local campaigners say the project has already affected nearly triple the land authorised by the Junta de Andalucía, transforming communal mountain land traditionally used for grazing into a large industrial site with blast works, wide roads and concrete platforms. According to the Unified Environmental Authorization (AAU), issued by the Junta de Andalucía, the work was to occupy about 54,328 m², including platforms and paths for the five wind turbines. However, the measurements of the platform indicate that more than 140,000 m² have already been intervened, almost triple, including roads more than 12 meters wide and ravines paved for the passage of trucks.
– Beyond landscape damage, residents and farmers report direct local consequences: loss of pasture, blocked livestock routes and restricted access to communal land used for generations. Environmental experts warn of wider ecological risks. The site lies just 4 kilometres from the protected Padul Lagoon and sits on a main bird migration corridor, threatening fragile ecosystems already under pressure.
– Local groups have filed complaints to Seprona, the Civil Guard and the regional government, but responses have been slow. Many residents fear the area is becoming a “territory of sacrifice” for large-scale renewable projects, with decisions made without local consultation. While Grupo Cuerva denies any wrongdoing, mistrust is growing amid concerns that economic interests are being placed above environmental care and rural livelihoods. The photo is of another “sister-windfarm” that is nearby, Parque Eólico Barranco del Agua II, Alhendín, Granada, Andalucía.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/granada/lucha-vecinos-granada-construccion-parque-eolico-arrasa-entorno-natural_1_12671026.html

USA

Trump said he is “very unhappy with Spain” and is considering “punishing” the country with tariffs for refusing to raise its defence spending to 5%:
– He also noted that, despite benefiting from NATO protection, Spain is acting poorly toward the alliance.
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MIDDLE EAST

Terrified Gazans fear Hamas won’t disarm as terrorists massacre Palestinians: ‘Punishing families’ and killing suspected Israeli sympathizers in the streets:
– The war in Gaza has stopped — but the killing hasn’t. Palestinians are scared for their lives as many fear Hamas has no plans to saddle up for “phase two” of President Trump’s peace deal and will continue to slaughter civilians who stand up against the terror group. “From the first moment the Israeli planes disappeared from the sky, Hamas began punishing the families,” one Gazan activist in the war-torn land told The Post.
– Masked Hamas gunmen executed eight people on a busy street in Gaza City just one day after a cease-fire went into effect. “They accused people of collaborating with Israel — but that’s not true. They just opposed Hamas during the war.”
– Activist Amin Abed — who fled Gaza after Hamas tortured and nearly beat him to death over his opposition to the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel — said the terror group was using the executions as a show of force and has no intentions of relinquishing power or giving up its weapons. “Hamas is much stronger than any family or civilian group,” Abed said. “They can crush anyone who stands against them. What we’re seeing now is Hamas waging a war against its own people.
– He added that most Gazans oppose Hamas and long for peace — but feel powerless. “We couldn’t stop Oct. 7, and we can’t stop Hamas now,” he said. “The world needs to understand that Gazans are not Hamas. We want peace, not war. But every time we speak out, Hamas kills us first. “We see Hamas restoring its full strength. They’re everywhere again — as police, as militia, as security,” he said. “We are deeply concerned about the return of Hamas to power and the continuation of the violence under Hamas in Gaza and exposing us again to the same injustice that we experienced for the last 17 years.”
– If Hamas remains in power, Abed warned that the “cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas will emerge again sometime soon.” “We are afraid that the bloody war would be back and Hamas will wage another Oct. 7 attack,” he said. “We believe the world will forget about us, and Hamas will rule us with an iron fist for many more years.”
– The source in Gaza predicted Hamas would next try to convince Trump and his allies that only the group can maintain “security and stability” in Gaza as a strategy to stay in power.
“Trump and Netanyahu must pressure Hamas and its backers — Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey — to truly implement the terms of the peace deal,” the activist said. “If Hamas keeps even some weapons, it means they keep everything. They’ll never leave Gaza.”
– While some analysts have speculated that a civil war could break out among the factions in Gaza, the activist in Gaza said it would not be possible — because Hamas is simply too powerful. Risking his life by speaking to The Post from Gaza, his over-arching message to the world was simple — and desperate. “Don’t leave us to Hamas again.”
– The domestic bloodshed comes as Trump on Tuesday said phase two of the peace agreement — which calls for the disarmament of Hamas and establishment of a new governing body — had begun. “… A big burden has been lifted, but the job IS NOT DONE,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Tuesday, referencing the return of the living Israelis Hamas took hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. “… Phase Two begins right NOW!!!”
– Despite Trump’s assurances, the activist and other anti-Hamas Gazans with whom The Post spoke Tuesday warned that the terror group is showing no willingness to move ahead with the next step of the peace plan. “Hamas is showing off its weapons, its strength,” the source in Gaza said. “They’re saying, ‘We are back — stronger than ever.’”
Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/world-news/terrified-gazans-fear-hamas-wont-disarm-as-terrorists-massacre-palestinians/

RECALLS

Aldi Recalls Ambiano Cordless Mop Vacuum over Fire Risk: {Translation, summary}
– Aldi has issued an urgent product recall for the Ambiano cordless mop vacuum for hard floors due to a fire hazard. The company has warned that the product’s battery may overheat while charging, potentially causing a fire. The recall affects model HFC24-302, article number 6015247, EAN code 2004060152479 and bar code 4068706502552, from batch GAP: 22662.
– Aldi has asked all customers who purchased the item to stop using it immediately and return it to any Aldi store, regardless of when it was bought. The supermarket will provide a full refund without requiring proof of purchase. The recall is part of a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety.
– Customers who require further information can contact Aldi’s customer service by telephone on 900 902 466 during business hours or by using the contact form on Aldi’s official website. Aldi states that it aims to offer fast and efficient assistance in handling any issues related to the recall. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/consumo/retiran-este-producto-para-hogar-un-conocido-supermercado-por-riesgo-incendio-si-has-comprado-no-uses_6515204_0.html

TECH

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 As Of Tuesday, 14Oct25:
– The time has come for all the stragglers still using Windows 10 to either upgrade to Windows 11, if their device is compatible, or, extend your Windows 10 for 1 year of Security Updates by enrolling in the Microsoft Extended Security updates program (ESU).
– Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) are allowed to enroll in the ESU program for free, with no OneDrive or Rewards strings attached. Go to Settings > Windows Updates and look for the ESU notice.
– Computers that have their location set outside the EEA, including the UK, are not eligible for the free extension. And unfortunately you cannot simply change your location in Settings to Spain and then enroll in the ESU. You’ll need to get help from an advanced user who knows how to use the Windows Regedit Tool to change the location for you. Note, there are reports of this location changing fix failing in some cases.
– For power users, you can make some registry changes to accomplish this task, in most cases, see pic. Read this thread for detailed instructions and info updates: [ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5578114/i-live-in-europe-but-i-dont-see-the-free-esu-enrol ]

– Some Spanish users are still not receiving their ESU notices in the Updates window, just this message, “Enrolment for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will be available soon”. This is what you will see when the ESU becomes available on your device {pic}. Make sure up have all your regular system updates installed, as missing updates can prevent you from getting the ESU notice.

– If you computer was originally sold as a Win 7 or Win 8 device, and then later upgraded to Win 10, it will probably be rejected from the ESU enrolment plan.
Full article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-ends-support-for-windows-10-tuesday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

FINANCIAL

Self-employed workers (autónomos) will be able to deduct VAT on electricity, water, and gas at home: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled that self employed workers who carry out their professional activity from their own homes may deduct a proportional part of VAT from household utility bills, such as electricity, water, gas and internet, provided they can prove that part of the home is used exclusively for work. Until now, the Tax Agency allowed a similar deduction for Income Tax but systematically rejected it for VAT, a contradiction the court has now corrected. The decision arose from the case of a legal services firm that attended clients on the ground floor of the owner’s two storey home. Although the claim was rejected by both the Tax Office and the High Court of Justice of Andalucía, the Supreme Court overturned those rulings. Judge Sandra María González de Lara ordered a new tax assessment including the deduction. The ruling sets legal precedent and offers financial relief for home based professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-14/mar-varapalo-del-supremo-a-hacienda-los-autonomos-podran-deducir-el-iva-de-la-luz-agua-y-gas-en-casa-7307526/

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

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

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 3107 Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

On October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
October
– 24th – Trip to Yunquera for their Chestnut and Wine Festival. €22pp
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 20th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale
– 21st – A visit to an Olive Oil Plantation and IKEA/Plaza Mayor. €28 pp includes entry to the plantation with tasters, coach fare but excludes lunch at the Wok.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada, Marbella with a dash around Iceland. €20pp
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 11th – Presentation to La Cruz Roja of children’s Christmas gifts. Call for gifting details.
– 12th – Malaga Christmas Lights €10pp.
– 23rd – 27th December – We still have availability for Christmas at Hotel Angela in Fuengirola, €420 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Call for details.
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email: phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
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Pizarra Tapas Route: October 17-19, from Friday to Sunday
In addition to the 15 restaurants and bars participating in the Tapa Route, some of these and others will also have the Cocktail Route, offering some cocktails for 5 euros. The route also includes children’s tapas for the little ones with a price of three euros with water or drink. More info & tapas menus: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/tapas-cocteles-premios-ruta-tapa-malaga-fin-semana-pizarra_0_2004996821.html

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2nd Edition of the Rincón de la Victoria Fashion Catwalk:
Saturday, October 18 at Plaza de la Constitución
Music at 7:00 p.m., catwalk from 8:00 p.m.

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Free concerts at the Museum of Malaga:
This activity is free of charge and with free admission until full capacity is reached. As for the schedule, the concerts will take place at 12:00 p.m.
October 18. Daahoud Salim. Jazz piano. {Video Link}
October 19. Malinconia string quartet. Members of the Youth Orchestra of Andalusia.
October 25. Sonora Gallery. Percussion quartet of the Orquesta Joven de Andalucía.
October 26. Euterpe flute trio.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/conciertos-gratuitos-museos-nueva-experiencia-cultural-capitales-andaluzas_6514968_0.html

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The ‘Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga’ Tuna Festival celebrates a new edition that will fill the historic centre with life, music, and joy:
The event will kick off on Friday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., when all participating tunas will parade from Calle Canalejas to Plaza de las Carmelitas. At around 8:00 p.m., all participants will perform a round of songs at the plaza.
The following day, Saturday, October 18, the official competition will take place, beginning at the Teatro del Carmen at 6:30 p.m.
In Spain, a “tuna” is a traditional musical group, usually made up of university students dressed in medieval-style robes, who perform serenades with string instruments and sing lively songs.
The event will feature prizes and trophies for the best parade, best round, and best performances, as well as prizes for the best tambourine player and the best flag bearer.

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ARCHGROVE TRANSPORT SERVICES

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.
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SPW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
Selling Your House? SPW Construction can offer you a bespoke package to prepare your house for sale.
Through our extensive relationships with Agents, buyers and sellers we understand what is required to present your home to potential purchasers.
Interior & Exterior decoration / Replacement bathrooms and Kitchens
Pool Reforms / Garden tidy
DAFO Compliance, septic tanks, solar installations, etc.
Roof checks / Damp proofing
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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivalled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes:
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
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– Solar Installation
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– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX

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

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For Sale– Various outdoor items from Campo Agave Glamping:
– Coffee table, wood, scaffold 140x80x53H. Price € 70
– Kerosene heater, Zibro LC-30, good condition. Price € 120
– 2 chairs, Price € 40
Contact Wouter in Sayalonga +34 656561697 / info@campoagave.es / https://campoagave.es/en/sale/

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For Sale: Beautiful modern dining table with four chairs, excellent condition 250€
Jill, Algarrobo 695463385

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For Sale: Genuine Seibertron US Navy Pea Coat.
80% navy blue wool with a blue quilted lining. Very warm to wear. Size large suit 39-41 inch chest.
As new. Reason for sale ordered size large in error when needing size medium. Make a nice Christmas present. Cost 149,99 euros, selling for 70 euros.
Contact Colin, Torre Del Mar
colespania at gmail dot com ; 634687050

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Dog Boarding: I am a 7 year old Biewer Terrier. I live in Torre Del Mar with my sister of the same age and two humans who live with us. We are small (4.5 kilos and 3 kilos respectively), clean, quiet and well behaved. Our humans want to find a dog loving person who will look after us while they visit their other family for short periods two or three times a year. Our temporary home needs to be a house with a walled garden or large terrace, no cats but perhaps a friendly dog.
If you wish to discuss further please get in touch with our humans.
Contact Colin. Email: colespania at gmail dot com ; Tel. 634687050

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SPAIN

The government is preparing to increase contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month next year: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Government has proposed new Social Security contribution brackets for self employed workers that would raise monthly payments in 2026 by between 11 and 206 euros, depending on income. Increases would continue in 2027 and 2028 as part of the pension reform launched by former minister José Luis Escrivá, with contributions rising further by up to 619 euros per month by 2028. The lowest earning 40 percent of self employed workers, those below 1,166 euros a month, would face limited rises of up to 17 euros.
– The plan includes 15 income brackets and aims for contributions to reflect real earnings by 2032, both to strengthen the pension system and to improve future pensions for the self employed. The proposal also raises the flat rate for new self employed workers and improves access to cessation of activity benefits. However, the ATA, the association of self employed workers that is part of the main employers’ organisation CEOE, strongly rejects the plan, calling it an excessive financial burden.
– The document is not final and is being debated among the social partners. When the time comes, the Government will have to process the measure by means of the royal decree law, so it would need a parliamentary majority which it has not been able to count on recently in labour matters, such as the reduction of working hours.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/gobierno-prepara-subidas-cuotas-para-los-autonomos-entre-11-206-euros-mes-ano-que-viene_6514987_0.html

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Judge Peinado extends the investigation into Begoña Gómez until mid-April: {Translation, summary}
– Judge Juan Carlos Peinado {pic} has extended the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, for another six months from 16 October due to unfinished investigative work. The case, opened in April 2024, currently includes accusations of five offences: influence peddling, embezzlement, private corruption, misappropriation and unlawful professional practice.
– One line of inquiry focuses on the award of public contracts to businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés, a friend of Gómez, who presented recommendation letters from her in bids to Red.es. The judge suspects these may have improperly influenced procurement decisions. Another line concerns software patented by Gómez but funded by companies for university use, which she later offered commercially.
– Investigators also examine whether she performed professional functions without proper qualification. In addition, presidency adviser Cristina Álvarez is being investigated for allegedly working on Gómez’s private university projects while paid by public funds, which could amount to embezzlement and influence peddling. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-peinado-prorroga-investigacion-begona-gomez-hasta-mediados-abril_6514864_0.html

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Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos has been left without a lawyer, who resigned on Monday in response to Ábalos’ lack of cooperation: {Translation, summary}
– Former Spanish minister José Luis Ábalos {pic} has lost his lawyer days before testifying again before Supreme Court judge Leopoldo Puente in the corruption investigation linked to former adviser Koldo García. His lawyer, José Aníbal Álvarez, resigned after learning from the press that Ábalos had met other lawyers behind his back. Their disagreements over the defence strategy had also intensified, as Álvarez had advised Ábalos to resign his parliamentary seat to avoid legal privilege and negotiate a deal with prosecutors, neither of which Ábalos accepted.
– A postponement of Wednesday’s hearing is now likely while Ábalos seeks new legal representation. The situation mirrors that of Koldo García, whose lawyer also resigned shortly before a previous hearing. Judge Puente has summoned Ábalos for a fourth time following a Guardia Civil report alleging 95,437 euros in undeclared income and cash payments from the PSOE. The judge suspects Ábalos and García may have used opaque methods to manage irregular funds. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/declaracion-abalos-supremo-aire-quedarse_0_2005003537.html

ANDALUCÍA

Only 3% of Andalusians drive an electric car, support for climate change measures drops 8%: {Translation, summary}
– The Just Transition Observatory (OTJ) has presented the results of its Fourth study on citizens’ perception of the ecological transition, focused this time on Andalusia. The report reveals that 61% of the Andalusian population believes that the fight against climate change must continue to be a priority, although the data exposes a drop of eight points compared to 2022.
– The private car use continues to be the majority (52%), and only 3% drive an electric vehicle although their positive perception grows (58%). {No mention of what the remaining 45%.} The main barriers remain price, range and lack of charging points. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/solo-3-andaluces-conduce-coche-electrico-pese-aumento-buena-imagen/202510120918543150919.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Online video games, the new ‘playground’ of sexual predators in Malaga– “We have to inspect children’s devices”: {Translation, summary}
– The Cybercrime Group of the National Police in Málaga warns of the growing risk children face on online gaming platforms, which investigators describe as breeding grounds for paedophiles. Officers report an increase in grooming cases in which adults pose as young players to gain the trust of minors and obtain sexual images.
– Victims are increasingly younger, some as young as six. While attempts to arrange physical meetings are less common, online extortion is widespread. Predators often lure children with in game rewards, such as virtual coins or gems, before pressuring them to send sexual content. Once images are obtained, the abusers use blackmail to force further material. Platforms such as Roblox, Snapchat and Omegle are frequently linked to reports. Police warn that minors often lie about their age online and urge parents to supervise internet use closely, stressing that online safety must be taught just as any other basic skill. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/videojuegos-malaga-online-depredadores-sexuales_0_2004999410.html

TORROX

The European funds train has passed Torrox by while nearby towns get millions: {Translation}
– As in the famous Berlanga film “¡Bienvenido, Mister Marshall!” {A 1953 Spanish comedy, considered one of the masterpieces of Spanish cinema.}, the mayor and his team have been left watching as the opportunity slipped away, leaving behind a bitter sense of disappointment among the local residents. Once again, the biggest losers are the people of Torrox, who see nearby municipalities like Vélez-Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, or Nerja receiving millions in investments, while their own town remains off the list.
– The reason? According to the Socialist opposition PSOE, the right-wing PP controlled Torrox Town Hall was excluded from the call for funding because it failed to present a sufficiently prepared project to achieve the minimum score of 50 points required to access European aid.
***”Not a single euro from Europe”***
– Following the announcement of the decision, the local PSOE has described the news as an “economic blow” and a “failure of management” for the government of Óscar Medina (PP), which – they emphasise – has failed to secure a single euro in European funds, despite having had a specific department for this purpose for two years and with “the best-paid government in the history” of the town.
– Meanwhile, Vélez-Málaga has secured €12 million, and both Rincón de la Victoria and Nerja have obtained nearly €9 million each for sustainable urban development projects.
***”The problem is not Europe, but Torrox”***
– Socialist spokesperson Mari Nieves Ramírez has lamented that, even at a time when Andalucía and Málaga are receiving more European resources than ever, Torrox has been unable to benefit from these funds. “Not even in this highly favourable context, with more funds than ever flowing into the province, has Torrox been able to secure a single euro. This is a clear demonstration of the lack of management, work, and preparation by Óscar Medina’s government team,” said Ramírez.
– The councillor insisted that this was not a political issue, recalling that other municipalities also governed by the PP – like Nerja or Rincón de la Victoria – have successfully presented solid projects. “Blaming other administrations won’t do. The problem is not with European funds, it lies in the lack of effort and planning in Torrox,” she added.
***A department with no results***
– Socialist councillor Javier Villena reminded that the municipal official responsible for European Funds earns an annual salary of €45,000, “without any tangible results for the town after two years.” “We are faced with a clear example of poor management. While other town halls work with ambitious projects and a forward-thinking vision, the local government continues to improvise, letting opportunities slip by that could improve the quality of life for our residents,” Villena said.
– The Socialist group has demanded a clear and public explanation from the mayor about the lack of results and called for an immediate reorientation of the funds acquisition strategy. “Torrox cannot keep missing the European train. Every euro we let slip away means fewer investments, less employment, and fewer services for our citizens,” concluded the councillor.
– Perhaps, and returning to the beginning, just like in ¡Bienvenido, Mister Marshall!, after the frustration felt by the people of Torrox, Óscar Medina should say what the mayor (Pepe Isbert) said in the film: “As your mayor, I owe you an explanation, and that explanation I owe you, I will pay.” Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/el-sueno-de-los-fondos-europeos-se-desvanece-en-torrox/

FRIGILIANA

Green group flags issues after reptiles found dead in Frigiliana irrigation channel:
– The Malaga-based environmental group, Gabinete de Estudios de la Naturaleza de la Axarquía (GENA)-Ecologistas en Acción, as a member of the governing board of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama natural park, has reported to the Andalusian regional government the “numerous irregularities” in the area known as Acequia de Lizar. Located on the banks of the Higuerón river in Frigiliana in the east of the province, they claim that the irregularities are having “catastrophic results” for the amphibians and reptiles trapped in the area which forms part of the protected natural park area shared by Malaga and Granada provinces.
– The environmentalists argue that the current design turns the ditch into “a lethal trap”, so that “numerous specimens of reptile and amphibian species fall into it and do not manage to get out”, causing massive and continuous mortality in species such as the red-tailed lizard (of special interest), the Colilarga lizard (of special interest), the Betic lizard (catalogued as vulnerable), the horseshoe snake (vulnerable), the snub-nosed viper (vulnerable), the Betic midwife toad (in danger of extinction). “The presence of species such as the Betic midwife toad, an Andalusian native species catalogued as endangered, makes this situation an absolute priority from a legal and conservation point of view,” Yus said.
– Although environmentalists and experts have noted that there are some escape devices (rudimentary ramps and few plastic screens), “their number and design are totally insufficient”. They explain that “the ramps occupy only a tiny fraction of the width of the ditch and do not adequately fulfil their function. Only the mesh screens have shown some effectiveness, although their distribution along the length of the ditch can be described as anecdotal”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/ecologists-denounce-the-massive-dieoff-vertebrates-an-20251013070222-nt.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga Town Council reports a wave of arson attacks in shanty town district at Las Casillas de la Vía: {Translation}
– The Vélez-Málaga City Council has issued an official statement after three fires broke out in less than 72 hours in the Las Casillas de la Vía area of Torre del Mar. Evidence suggests that the fires were started deliberately, creating a serious risk to local residents and causing significant environmental damage.
– On the night of October 9, another fire broke out in Las Casillas de la Vía, the third in just three days, prompting the Vélez-Málaga City Council to issue an official statement strongly condemning these acts and warning that it will not tolerate vandalism that endangers people’s lives or the natural environment.
– The Provincial Fire Department responded on a large scale, with a demonstration of three vehicles and the use of more than 60,000 litres of water. In addition, the rapid spread of the flames led to the preventive evacuation of nearby homes.
– The council emphasizes its commitment to public safety and environmental protection, and assures that it is working to find a definitive solution to the situation in the shanty town of Las Casillas, where many of the risk factors are concentrated. The City Council has asked for the cooperation of residents in identifying those responsible and has reiterated that it will continue to strengthen surveillance and preventive measures in the area. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/incendios-intencionados-las-casillas-torre-del-mar-2025/

EUROPE

He’s Back: Macron Appoints Lecornu as French Prime Minister…Again:
– France’s last prime minister Sebastian Lecornu {pic} was reappointed as prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday night, following hours of discussion in the Elysée Palace. The failed—and now returned—politician resigned from his office on Monday just hours after the cabinet was revealed. He is now back as the head of the government.
– “I accept, out of duty, the mission entrusted to me by the President of the Republic to do everything to give France a budget for the end of the year and to respond to the problems of the daily lives of our compatriots,” wrote Lecornu just minutes after his appointment on X. Full article: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/hes-back-macron-appoints-lecornu-as-prime-minister-again/

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will go to prison on October 21 for financing Libya in his 2007 campaign:
– The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to go to jail in Paris next week after a court last month sentenced him to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy over a scheme to obtain election campaign funds from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
– Sarkozy, who was the rightwing president of France between 2007 and 2012, was summoned to meet state prosecutors on Monday. They told him he must present himself at the entrance of La Santé prison in the south of Paris on 21 October to begin his sentence.
– The 70-year-old will be the first French postwar leader and the first former head of a European Union country to go to jail. He had already become the first former French head of state forced to wear an electronic tag after being convicted in a separate case of corruption and influence peddling over illegal attempts to secure favours from a judge. In that case, he was given a one-year jail term but was able to serve it with an electronic tag worn around the ankle. He wore the tag for three months before being granted conditional release. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/13/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-ordered-to-go-to-jail-next-week

MIDDLE EAST

Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire:
– All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
– The Israeli military said Monday it was escorting into Israel the bodies of four deceased captives who had been held by Hamas in Gaza. It was not immediately clear when the remaining 24 deceased captives would be handed over by Hamas. Israel said it freed more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
– Speaking to parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared he was “committed to this peace,” raising hopes that the ruinous war, which triggered other conflicts in the Middle East, might come to an end. But fundamental questions remain over when and how, whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-13-2025-9e4921406e846189c90144609c1a9530

HEALTH

These are the 17,000 medicines that modify their price– check the new sale price on the official BOE list:
– Two categories of prices are shown.
– PVL Reference (Precio de Venta del Laboratorio – Referencia)
Definition: The ex-factory price or price at which the pharmaceutical laboratory sells the medicine to wholesalers or pharmacies before any markups or taxes.
Does NOT include: Distribution margins (wholesaler/pharmacy) or VAT.
– PVP IVA Reference (Precio de Venta al Público con IVA – Referencia)
Definition: The final retail price paid by the patient in a pharmacy, including VAT (IVA).
Full list:
https://www.boe.es/eli/es/o/2025/10/06/snd1118

SPANISH ROYALS

The Royal Family of Spain Attend National Day 2025 Military Parade and Reception in Madrid:
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The Other Genocide…Christian Genocide in Africa– 30+ Christians Beheaded in New Mozambique Attacks as Radical Islamic Terrorism Runs Rampant in Parts of Africa:
– More than 30 Christians have been beheaded at the hands of Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique, according to a report.
– The Islamic State Mozambique Province, or ISMP, announced that they destroyed at least seven churches, committed acts of arson against Christians and village civilians, and shot and beheaded more than two dozen people in the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces in the northern area of Mozambique. The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) screen-captured, translated, and shared the terrorists’ report on their website, which included 20 photos of the brutal attacks on Christians. According to the organization, the Islamic State of Mozambique is reigning through terror in the region.
– ISMP also claimed responsibility for the beheading of two Christians on September 25. The ISMP later took responsibility for a September 26 attack, which left a Christian local shot and killed. Four Christians were then beheaded in the town of Macomia days later. The group also posted images of homes and churches burned to the ground in Nacocha, Nacussa, Minhanha, and Nakioto villages.
– To counter the attacks in local villages, Mozambique renewed an alliance with Rwanda in late August. In the Status of Force Agreement, Rwanda’s Defense Force agreed to send troops into Cabo Delgado.
– As Christian Broadcasting Network News (CBN) has reported, violent attacks began in Cabo Delgado Province in 2017. Since then, more than 6,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been displaced. Open Doors’ World Watch List 2025 [pic] ranks Mozambique as the 37th most difficult country to be a Christian. The annual reports list the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
– The province of Cabo Delgado is the only area in Mozambique with a majority Muslim population. The nation as a whole is predominantly Christian, with evangelical and Pentecostal Christians making up a significant portion, a State Department report outlined.
– CBN’s Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair point out that the plight of Mozambican Christians is largely ignored in the Western world. “It is hard to process the fact that in 2025 you have people around the world who are terrorists who are beheading Christians. It is the most horrific thing imaginable,” Hallowell commented. “Can you imagine if the headline [read] the IDF beheads 30 Palestinians,” Nair responded. “We would be talking about the biggest news story since 9/11.” He noted that the major media outlets have failed to report on the “genocide happening against Christians” in multiple countries in Africa. “The world does not care,” he added.
Open Doors’ Christian Persecution World Watch List 2025:
https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/
Full article: https://cbn.com/news/world/30-christians-beheaded-mozambique-radical-islamic-terrorism-runs-rampant-parts-africa & Video Link

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– Man injured by shrapnel following latest early morning shooting in Marbella
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/man-injured-shrapnel-following-latest-early-morning-20251013134837-nt.html
– Cyclist dies after early morning crash in Vélez-Málaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/cyclist-death-costa-del-sol-20251013090409-nt.html
– Fingerprint and facial recognition for non-EU visitors to Spain starts this Sunday, but not yet at Malaga Airport
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/fingerprint-and-facial-recognition-for-noneu-visitors-20251010183259-nt.html
– New European Union entry/exit system to be introduced gradually at airports in Spain over next few months
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/new-european-union-entryexit-system-introduced-gradually-20251010112151-nt.html
– Why are ‘coquinas’ clams so expensive on the Costa del Sol? {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/why-are-coquinas-expensive-20251009080449-nt.html

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Malaga’s Picasso Museum opens every day during the Hispanic long weekend:
During this coming weekend and Hispanic long weekend, the Picasso Museum Malaga (MPM) opens its doors every day and hopes to receive locals and visitors to the city. Thus, the art gallery will remain open every day uninterruptedly from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the afternoon, with the box office closing thirty minutes before.
As usual, this coming Sunday the museum will once again offer free admission to its visitors during the last two hours of opening (from 5 pm to 7 pm, with access until 6.30 pm).

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The Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga joins the celebration of the European Day of Friends of Museums on the long weekend and will open on Monday:
During this long weekend the museum will open every day, including Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., maintaining the free visit on Sunday, October 12 from 4:00 p.m.

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Big Time Rugby Comes To Malaga– Spain vs Fiji:
The match is between the Spanish rugby team and Fiji at the Ciudad de Málaga Stadium, an event that will make the province on November 22, from 5 p.m., the epicentre of international rugby and that reinforces the strategy of promoting the destination as a benchmark in the sports segment.
The expectation for the duel between Los Leones and Fiji is high, not only because of the relevance of the opponent (currently among the ten best teams in the world), but also because of the added attraction provided by their emblematic opening ritual, the “Cibi”, a symbol of the character and tradition of this sport.

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SPAIN

King Felipe VI Confuses Democracy With Socialism In Address To His Globalist Cronies: {DigameXtra Exclusive}
– King Felipe VI delivered a speech on 9 October, 2025, at the Open Government Summit in Vitoria in which he presented himself as a defender of democracy, yet his message revealed a troubling shift: he equated democracy with collectivist governance and supranational control, concepts closer to modern socialist ideology than to classical liberal democracy.
– Throughout his speech he insisted on the need for what he called “collective commitment and proactive defence of democratic systems”, but he repeatedly framed democracy as something dependent on managed citizen participation, institutional trust and coordinated government action. Instead of emphasising individual liberty, private initiative and limited government, he promoted the doctrine of open government– a political programme that encourages state intervention, that promises bureaucratic transparency, and with multilateral governance that weakens national sovereignty.
– Felipe VI also linked criticism of government to the rise of populism, treating popular discontent as a threat rather than a legitimate democratic expression. He warned against polarisation but did not acknowledge that excessive centralisation and technocratic control cause that same frustration. By asserting that democracy must be constantly perfected through organised social collaboration, he substituted voluntary civic responsibility with collectivist obligation. In doing so, the King confused democracy with managed social engineering. Ref, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/rey-apela-compromiso-colectivo-defender_0_2004978259.html

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The Madrid Court corrects Judge Peinado and refuses to divide the ‘Begoña Gómez case’ but endorses investigating embezzlement: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Madrid has partially overturned Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s decision to open a separate case investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez {pic}, for alleged embezzlement linked to her adviser Cristina Álvarez, but has allowed the investigation to continue within the main case. The court deemed Peinado’s move “premature and unjustified,” noting that the offences of alleged embezzlement and influence peddling are closely linked and should be handled together. It criticised the judge for failing to specify which facts or individuals were being separated, and for not analysing the evidence or legal feasibility of the charges.
– The court also supported summoning Minister Félix Bolaños as a witness, given his prior role as Álvarez’s immediate superior, while emphasising that the investigation focuses on potential overreach in Álvarez’s duties rather than the legality of her appointment. Separately, the extension of the investigation by six months was upheld, and the court instructed Peinado to promptly consider further witness requests from Gómez’s defence. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-audiencia-madrid-corrige-peinado-rechaza-dividir-caso-begona-gomez-avala-investigar-malversacion-20251009114729.html

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The Game Is Rigged! Another SNAFU! The prosecutor chosen for Attorney General García Ortiz’s trial has already exposed his bias when he was the prosecutor that asked for the acquittal of Sánchez’s brother: {Translation, summary}
– The designation of Francisco Javier Montero, Chief Prosecutor of Extremadura, to act in the trial against Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz {pic}, has stirred controversy within the Prosecutor’s Office. The Supreme Court trial, beginning on 3 November, concerns the alleged leak of private data of Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner.
– APIF, acting as a popular accuser, formally complained that Montero’s appointment violated the Organic Statute of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and lacked transparency, noting that the Prosecutorial Council was not consulted. Montero’s prior involvement in high-profile cases adds to the dispute. His office previously sought acquittals in the trial of Pedro Sánchez’s brother and did not challenge expedited parliamentary immunity for Socialist leader Miguel Ángel Gallardo. He also participated in a 2024 complaint by Ayuso’s partner against Madrid prosecutors over a secret leak, siding with the official line against investigation. APIF questions why a Supreme Court Criminal Chamber prosecutor was not appointed instead, highlighting concerns over impartiality and procedural propriety. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2025-10-09/el-fiscal-elegido-para-el-juicio-de-garcia-ortiz-ya-pidio-la-absolucion-del-hermano-de-sanchez-7305916/

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The Globalists Are Coming For Your Coffin Nails: {Translation, summary}
– The World Health Organization (WHO) intends to approve at the upcoming COP11 – to be held in Geneva from 17 to 22 November – a set of measures that would deal an unprecedented blow to the entire tobacco value chain in Spain and across Europe. COP11 is the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties under the World Health Organization’s framework on tobacco control.
– The European Union is reportedly ready to accept the proposals without debate or consultation. Measures include reducing tobacconists and vending machines, banning tobacco sales, removing cultivation subsidies, and prohibiting filters and additives.
– Spain faces major consequences, as tobacco provides 53,000 jobs, €9 billion in annual taxes, and supports 20,000 farming families in Extremadura and export activity in the Canary Islands. Cutting subsidies could lead to abandoned farms, rural depopulation, and increased illicit trade, which already reaches 37 per cent of consumption in France. The Catalan Tobacconists’ Guild warns that tobacconists are an essential local service, providing services such as bill payment, mobile top-ups, package delivery collections and cash withdrawal in municipalities without banks. Key organisations, including the Catalan Tobacconists’ Guild, UPA and AEPR, warn that the proposals threaten employment, local services and small businesses. The measures are described as extreme, prohibitionist and counterproductive, potentially eliminating 2.1 million European jobs and €223 billion in GDP, while strengthening the illegal tobacco market. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-08/bruselas-respalda-las-medidas-de-la-oms-contra-el-tabaco-y-pone-en-riesgo-a-miles-de-familias-espanolas-7305765/

ANDALUCÍA

Andalucía to Receive 21 Major Electricity Network Upgrades to Support Future Demand and Renewables: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía will see 21 planned interventions in the national electricity transmission network over the next five years, according to the Ministry for the Ecological Transition’s public consultation on its 2025–2030 plan. These include the construction of three new substation facilities, the expansion of 23 existing substations, and the adaptation of two electrical parks to support future demand across the region. Key areas targeted are Guadaria in Sevilla, Benahadux in Almería, and Benahavís in Málaga, along with the ports of Huelva and Algeciras.
– The upgrades aim not only to meet residential, industrial, and commercial electricity needs but also to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, particularly in the Baza area. The plan also supports broader infrastructure objectives, such as the electrification of ports and railway lines, ensuring that new demand from transport, industry, and renewable energy projects can be reliably met across Andalucía. These measures position the region as a significant beneficiary of Spain’s wider efforts to expand and modernise its electricity transmission network. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/aagesen-concentra-valencia-madrid-andalucia-aragon-cataluna-las-actuaciones-para-atender-demanda-electrica-hasta-2030_6513857_0.html

BENAMOCARRA

Fiestas en honor al Stmo. Cristo de la Salud de Benamocarra 2025 [Festivities in honor of the Holy Christ of Health of Benamocarra 2025]: Thurs-Sat, 16-18 Oct
Thursday
17:30 – Children’s Party with Magician Anthony
22:00 – Performance by Elías Soler
23:00 – Opening Proclamation by Mr Arturo Oliva Jurado
23:30 – Election of King, Queen and Ladies of Honour
00:00 – Second performance by Elías Soler
Friday
16:30 – Popular Games (tug of war, sack races, etc.)
17:30 – Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens and performance by Rumbyki
20:00 – Street Parade by the Benamocarra Town Band
22:30 – Tribute to Andalusian Rock – Almijara
01:30 – Star performance by AngeliYo El Blanco
Benadance with local DJs, entertainment and many surprises
Saturday
14:00 – Day Fair with DJ Nene
17:00 – Salsa Show in Plaza del Calvario
18:30 – Pop-rock group La Cara B
20:00 – Holy Mass and Floral Offerings to the Most Holy Christ of Health
22:00 – Grand Firework Display
22:30 – DJ Nene
00:00 – Star performance by Mojinos Escozíos
02:00 – Star performance by DJ Robert Morr + Benadance with local DJs and many surprises
Sunday – Christ Of Health Festivity (19 October)
12:00 – Holy Mass in honour of the Most Holy Christ of Health, celebrated by Fr Daniel Ceratto and sung by Coro Romero Manantial
13:30 – Son del Puerto group
14:30 – Free Paella
16:30 – Ana Belén Dance Academy
17:00 – Star performance by Julia Garrido
17:00 – Local dance and entertainment group Cadencia Aché
18:00 – Day Fair with Money Makers
21:00 – Procession of the Most Holy Christ of Health, accompanied by the Town Band and all devotees
00:00 – Star comedy performance by Christian García
01:30 – Churros to close the celebration
02:00 – Grand Firecracker Finale
From 14 to 18 October, the Seven-Day Devotional (Septenary) will be held in the church in honour of the Most Holy Christ of Health.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/esta-es-la-programacion-de-las-fiestas-en-honor-al-stmo-cristo-de-la-salud-de-benamocarra-2025/

EUROPE

EU’s von der Leyen survives close no-confidence votes in parliament:
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived two bids to remove her when the European Parliament rejected no-confidence motions from hard-right and left groups on Thursday. EU lawmakers rejected the two motions of censure with 378 members of the 720-strong parliament expressing support for von der Leyen in the first vote and 383 in the second.
– Both censure motions criticised von der Leyen for accepting an unbalanced tariff deal with the United States and proposing a trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, which critics say threatens farmers and the environment. The U.S. and Mercosur deals will be put to votes in the European Parliament in the coming months, with the outcomes unclear.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/eus-von-der-leyen-survives-no-confidence-votes-european-parliament-2025-10-09/

MIDDLE EAST

Israel and Hamas sign Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal:
– Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza that has upended the Middle East.
– Israelis and Palestinians alike rejoiced after the deal was announced, the biggest step yet to end two years of war in which over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, and return the last hostages seized by Hamas in the deadly attacks that started it. Officials on both sides confirmed they had signed the deal following indirect talks in the Egyptian beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
– Under the deal, fighting will cease, Israel will partially withdraw from Gaza, and Hamas will free all remaining hostages it captured in the attack that precipitated the war, in exchange for hundreds of prisoners held by Israel. At the White House, Trump said he believed it would lead to “lasting peace.” Fleets of trucks carrying food and medical aid would be allowed to surge into Gaza to relieve civilians, hundreds of thousands of whom have been sheltering in tents. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-agree-gaza-ceasefire-return-hostages-2025-10-09/

GASTRONOMIA

This is the most “magical” restaurant in Malaga is in Mijas, with its own secret garden and the best homemade food: {Translation, summary}
– In the heart of Mijas, one of Málaga’s most emblematic white villages, ‘The Secret Garden’ offers an oasis of tranquillity, nature and gastronomy. Hidden within the narrow streets of the historic centre, this “magical” restaurant combines traditional Andalusian cuisine with authentic Argentine flavours in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Guests praise its enchanting atmosphere, with a secret garden full of flowers and trees, creating a cosy, informal and romantic environment.
– The restaurant blends global tastes with local artistry, providing dishes that are both familiar and innovative. The menu includes starters from €7, such as garlic bread, bruschetta, Argentine chori-pan, grilled Málaga goat cheese medallions, and gazpacho. Pasta dishes start at €13.50, salads from €9.90, and fish dishes from €21.80.
– One of the main attractions is the grilled meat selection, with options starting at €19.50, including mixed grills, imported Argentine Angus entrecote and sirloin, premium national beef fillet, suckling lamb leg, and Galician blonde cow sirloin. ‘The Secret Garden’ is open daily from 12:00 to 23:00 at Calle San Sebastián 8, offering visitors a magical culinary experience that merges Andalusian and Argentine traditions in an unforgettable setting. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/10/09/restaurante-magico-malaga-propio-jardin-secreto-mejor-comida-casera-mijas-secret-garden-dv-122442493.html

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The price of cocoa plummets– when will chocolate go down?: {Translation, summary}
– Cocoa prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly two years, around €5,160 per tonne on international markets, compared with over €10,300 in April 2024, according to the International Cocoa Organisation. The decline is explained by higher supply and weaker demand. Optimistic harvest forecasts in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which produce over 60 per cent of the world’s cocoa, and increased prices paid to farmers, have boosted official sales.
– Meanwhile, chocolate consumption in Europe, Asia and North America has decreased following two years of record prices. Investor divestment, anticipating further price drops, also contributes to the trend. The European Commission’s delay in enforcing regulations to prevent imports from deforested areas has reduced the need for early purchases.
– In Spain, a kilo of chocolate costs around €40, 13 per cent higher than in January, and nearly 19 per cent higher than a year ago. Market volatility means retail prices may take time to reflect the cocoa price drop. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-09/jue-el-precio-del-cacao-se-desploma-cuando-bajara-el-chocolate-7305769/ & Video Link

HEALTH

The health unions of Andalusia believe that the resignation of the minister “does not solve the mismanagement”: {Translation, summary}
– Major trade unions in Andalucía have reacted to the resignation of regional Health Minister Rocío Hernández by declaring that her departure does not solve the profound crisis affecting the Andalusian public health system. CCOO criticised what it called years of dismantling public healthcare under President Juanma Moreno, warning that understaffing and neglect are costing lives. UGT described the resignation as an opportunity for a genuine change in policy but rejected the decision to hand over the department temporarily to the Minister of the Presidency, arguing that a qualified and committed figure must take charge with clear support for public health.
– CSIF recalled that it had already demanded Hernández’s resignation due to her lack of dialogue and poor management of breast cancer screening notifications. The Andalusian Medical Union warned that the real problem is the critical shortage of doctors in all specialties. SATSE accused the government of presiding over unprecedented decline, closures and growing waiting lists while ignoring professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sindicatos-sanitarios-andalucia-creen-dimision_0_2004977308.html

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The Decay Of Andalucian Public Healthcare- A report places the increase in Andalusian health privatisation at 32% after five years: {Translation, summary}
– A report by the Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Healthcare (Fadsp) reveals that Andalucía has experienced one of the largest increases in health privatisation in Spain over the past decade, rising 32.4 per cent since 2014 and more than 32 per cent since 2019. Only Extremadura and the Canary Islands show similar increases. Andalucía’s level of private sector involvement is now 23 points on the Fadsp privatisation index, above the national average of 21.3 points. {The Fadsp Index uses a scale of 0 to 34 points, with 34 meaning full privatisation across the measured variables: private insurance uptake, hospital beds, private consultations, contracts with private centres, etc.}
– The study evaluates private insurance uptake, private hospital beds, spending on private healthcare and contracts with private centres. Although Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands remain historically the most privatised regions, Andalucía’s level of private sector involvement is now above the national average. The report warns that this growing reliance on private healthcare risks weakening the public system by diverting resources and creating a two tier system that prioritises profit over universal access. It also notes that 30.9 per cent of Andalusians consulted private general practitioners in the past year. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/informe-situa-aumento-privatizacion-sanitaria_0_2004978637.html

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Moreno announces more dismissals, an audit of all cancer screenings and the reinforcement of oncology units: {Translation, summary}
– During Thursday’s Andalusian Parliament session on the breast cancer screening crisis, President Juanma Moreno {pic} announced multiple dismissals following the resignation of Health Minister Rocío Hernández. He clarified that many of the officials involved were civil servants with specific responsibilities who “failed in the transmission of information.”
– Dismissals will target staff directly responsible for managing patient notifications and the communication of screening results. Additional organisational reforms are planned within this hospital to prevent future failures. Civil servants responsible for overseeing early detection programmes and coordinating internal communications will face personnel changes to improve accountability.
– Moreno stressed that Andalucía is taking responsibility, contrasting it with other regions of Spain where resignations are rare. The dismissals form part of a broader reform strategy, including audits of all early cancer detection programmes, creation of a professional monitoring commission, reinforcement of oncology units, the hiring of 119 healthcare professionals, extended testing hours, and investment in new diagnostic facilities and artificial intelligence applications. All pending screening tests are scheduled to be completed by 30 November. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/moreno-anuncia-mas-ceses-una-auditoria-todos-los-cribados-cancer-refuerzo-las-unidades-oncologicas_6513888_0.html

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Minister Antonio Sanz temporarily assumes the duties of Health Minister: {Translation, summary}
– Following the resignation of Andalucian Health Minister Rocío Hernández amid the breast cancer screening crisis, President Juanma Moreno has temporarily transferred the competences of the Health Department to Antonio Sanz, Andalucian Minister of the Presidency. This arrangement, formalised in an extraordinary Official Bulletin of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA), makes Sanz responsible for the ordinary handling and management of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– Sources indicate that the transfer is provisional, with a final appointment expected next week, when Moreno may either designate a new minister or retain Sanz in the role permanently. {Sanz is a lawyer, not a doctor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Sanz}
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/antonio-sanz-asume-temporalmente-consejeria-salud-andaluza-tras-dimision-hernandez-por-crisis-los-cribados_6513851_0.html

SCAMS

New scam on WhatsApp– fraud ‘Vote for my son’ steals accounts to send fake messages and ask for money: {Translation}
– Cybersecurity experts have issued warnings about a new social engineering campaign circulating via WhatsApp, referred to as ‘Vote for My Child’, which uses a fake competition as a lure to deceive users, hijack their accounts, and send fraudulent messages and money requests to their contacts.
– Identified by cybersecurity firm Bitdefender on Meta’s instant messaging platform, this campaign does not rely on malware, but rather exploits the empathy and trust of potential victims to steal their accounts. It is reportedly spreading across Europe “very quickly”.
– Specifically, in the ‘Vote for My Child’ scam, malicious actors send messages from already compromised WhatsApp accounts, urging friends and family to vote for a child participating in a competition. Because the message appears to come from a known contact, the cybercriminals exploit the user’s trust, convincing them to click on the link to vote. Instead of accessing the alleged contest, users are directed to a website controlled by the scammers to cast their vote.
– During the voting process, users are asked for information such as their phone number and a six-digit WhatsApp verification code. Once this information is entered, the victims lose complete control of their accounts, which fall into the hands of the attackers. With control of these accounts, the cybercriminals then contact the stored contacts with fraudulent messages and requests for money, thereby perpetuating the scam. Bitdefender’s investigation identified 177 fraudulent domains and 554 unique URLs linked to this social engineering campaign.
– Experts further detailed that the scam remains active and is affecting “thousands of WhatsApp users across Europe”, particularly in Poland, Romania, and Germany, though cases have also been detected in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company emphasised how “particularly dangerous” these campaigns are, as they are designed to appeal to empathy and trust, preventing users from reasoning and making them victims. This effect is amplified by combining factors such as familiarity, with messages coming from known contacts, urgency to vote quickly, and the emotional appeal of helping a child. “Attackers manipulate victims into ignoring warning signs, so even users with digital knowledge can be deceived if trust and empathy outweigh caution,” Bitdefender explained. They also advise explaining these common scams in simple, easy-to-understand language to the most vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/ciberseguridad/noticia-estafa-whatsapp-vota-hijo-secuestra-cuentas-enviar-mensajes-fraudulentos-solicitudes-dinero-20251009110503.html

TRAVEL

”For 244 euros I’m going to Tenerife for a week”, long queues to book an Imserso trip in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Strong demand for subsidised Imserso holidays once again led to long queues outside the Fomentur travel agency in La Unión, Málaga, where pensioners gathered from as early as seven o’clock in the morning, two hours before opening. Retired couples and friends hoped to secure a week-long trip to destinations such as Tenerife, Benidorm or Barcelona for around 200 to 250 euros, a price many described as essential given their modest pensions.
– Despite their early arrival, many travellers complained that Andalucía is disadvantaged compared with other regions because bookings elsewhere in Spain begin days earlier, leaving fewer desirable destinations available by the time reservations open in the south. By early afternoon, most cultural trips had sold out and only a few places in Mallorca remained. The agency advised people to return on 10 October in case of cancellations, and offered alternative trips not part of the Imserso programme at slightly higher prices. Photo: Javier Albiñana. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/euros-semana-tenerife-viaje-imserso-colas-malaga_0_2004977192.html

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

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

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SPAIN

Red Eléctrica warns the Government and the CNMC of “abrupt” voltage variations in the electricity system: {Translation, summary}
– {Note: I have a voltage meter in my UPS power backup, next to my PC work station. In the past month I have seen many instances of strange incoming voltage readings, swinging between 235V to 249V for several minutes before re-stabalizing at 242V. -Ed.}
– Red Eléctrica, part of the Redeia group, has alerted Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico) and the National Commission on Markets and Competition (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, CNMC) to sudden voltage variations in the peninsular electricity system following the 28 April blackout, though still within established limits. The Ministry requested that the system operator take action and that the CNMC reinforce supervision to ensure all agents comply with operational obligations. On 7 October 2025, Red Eléctrica submitted a letter requesting urgent modifications to several electrical operation procedures to address these fluctuations, which it links to abrupt programme changes, particularly in renewable generation, and the response time of units providing dynamic voltage control. The CNMC promptly began processing temporary measures to stabilise the system, sending the draft resolution to the Electricity Advisory Council and publishing it for public comment over five working days. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/red-electrica-alerta-gobierno-cnmc-variaciones-bruscas-tension-sistema-electrico_6513661_0.html

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The Complutense University is taking action against Begoña Gómez despite the fact that the Prosecutor’s Office does not see profit in the software: {Translation, summary}
– The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has decided to join the criminal case against Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, over alleged misconduct during her time as director of the university’s Chair of Competitive Social Transformation. Gómez is accused of irregularly handling a software project financed with 265,000 euros from private companies Indra, Google and Telefónica.
– The program was meant to be freely transferred to UCM, yet Gómez registered it in her own name, along with three related domains, claiming it was to prevent copying. The software was never put into use, and prosecutors maintain she made no personal profit. Nevertheless, UCM’s legal team argues her actions could have caused economic damage to the institution and has agreed to act as an injured party. The case, led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, continues to explore whether Gómez misused her position and university resources. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/complutense-persona-perjudicada-posible-perjuicio-economico-causado-20251008131537-ntrc_amp.html

ANDALUCÍA

BREAKING NEWS– The Minister of Health of Andalusia, Rocío Hernández, resigns after failures in breast cancer screenings (among her other management such as on-going waiting lists and failed staff hiring efforts): {Translation, summary}
– Rocío Hernández {pic}, the Andalusian Health Minister, resigned on Wednesday evening amid a crisis caused by failures in the breast cancer early detection programme, which affected nearly 2,000 women.
– President Juanma Moreno announced her resignation in an urgent statement at 8:30 pm, apologising to those impacted. Moreno acknowledged Hernández’s lifetime dedication to healthcare and her management of the programme with honesty, despite errors. He emphasised that it was unacceptable that the affected women themselves had to alert authorities to the problem, and stressed that the administration would act decisively rather than assign blame.
– Hernández had previously refused to resign on 3 October, stating that resignation would have been “the easy option” and that her responsibility was to inform those affected and improve the programme. Moreno’s acceptance of her resignation marked a formal response to the crisis and signalled a commitment to address systemic issues within the healthcare system. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/dimite-consejera-salud-andalucia-rocio-hernandez-tras-los-fallos-los-cribados-por-cancer-mama_6513657_0.html

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Aemet launches a special warning for storm ‘Alice’, may leave “heavy and persistent rains” in Eastern Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a special warning for “very heavy and persistent rains” that are expected to begin late this year Wednesday, October 8 and will persist until at least Sunday.
– The first showers are expected in the east of Castilla-La Mancha and inland areas of the Valencian Community, while from the early hours of Thursday 9 they are expected to extend to coastal areas of Catalonia and the Valencian Community, and throughout the day to Ibiza and Formentera, Murcia, eastern half of Andalusia and south of Castilla-La Mancha. without ruling them out in other areas of Castilla-La Mancha, the interior of Catalonia and the Central system. These showers are expected to be accompanied by storms and reach strong intensity, even locally very strong. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/aemet-lanza-aviso-especial-alice-dana-dejara-20251007175844-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

This is what the weather will be like for the “Pilar long weekend” in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Pilar long weekend in Málaga will start with rain and end in sunshine. {In Andalucía, the Puente del Pilar refers to the long weekend that occurs when the 12th of October, known as Día de la Hispanidad (Day of the Spanish Nation), falls on a Sunday. To extend the holiday, the Andalusian government declared Monday, 13th October, as a public holiday, creating a long weekend from Saturday, 11th October, to Monday, 13th October. This adjustment allows residents to enjoy a three-day break, often used for short trips, family gatherings, or participating in local festivities. -Ed.} According to AEMET, Friday 10 October will be the wettest day, with a 95% chance of rain, temperatures between 20 and 24 degrees, and moderate south-easterly winds. From Saturday, conditions will improve notably, with mostly clear skies and mild temperatures of 18 to 25 degrees. Sunday 12 October, Spain’s National Day, will be completely sunny and stable, perfect for outdoor plans, with highs reaching 26 degrees. By Monday 13, skies will remain bright, though some clouds may appear later with a 30% chance of rain, while temperatures will rise to 27 degrees. Overall, the weekend promises a wet start followed by three bright, warm autumn days, ideal for enjoying outdoor leisure and local festivities once the showers pass. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/paraguas-gafas-sol-sera-tiempo-puente-pilar_0_2004970082.html

TORROX

The Movistar Team, hot favourite in the IV Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucía Femenina (Women’s Cycling Tour of Andalusia), starting and finishing in Torrox: {Translation, summary}
– The fourth Women’s Tour of Andalucía will take place this Saturday with a single-stage route starting and finishing in Torrox (Málaga). Covering 131.05 kilometres through the Axarquía, the mountainous course will include three climbs up the Portichuelo and visit towns such as Cómpeta, Sayalonga and Algarrobo. Twelve national and international teams will compete, with the Movistar Team, led by Spain’s champion Sara Martín, entering as the favourite. The team also features strong riders like Paula Patiño, Olivia Baril, Cat Ferguson, Claire Steels and Mareille Meijering. The 2025 edition aims to showcase not only elite women’s cycling but also the tourism and sporting potential of Málaga’s eastern coast. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/movistar-team-gran-favorito-iv-vuelta-ciclista-andalucia-femenina-salida-meta-torrox/202510081106063149374.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A wild duck located on the beach of Benajarafe, the first case of confirmed avian flu in the province: {Translation, summary}
– The first confirmed case of bird flu in Málaga province has been detected in a marbled teal found dead on Benajarafe beach last August. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the critically endangered wild duck carried the H5N1 strain, marking the province’s first recorded outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
– Vélez-Málaga’s Councillor for Health, Juan Fernández Olmo, said the bird was not captive but a migratory specimen that landed by chance, urging calm while maintaining vigilance. The animal was examined at the Centre for the Recovery of Wild Species (CREA), and no closures of public areas have been ordered. Authorities continue to monitor for additional cases, noting that earlier bird deaths in Málaga city’s Huelin Park were unrelated. Health officials advise avoiding contact with birds, not feeding them, washing hands after park visits, and keeping pets on leads away from droppings or carcasses to reduce infection risks. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/pato-salvaje-localizado-playa-benajarafe-primer-gripe-20251008141011-nt.html

EUROPE

Surveillance Money– The European Central Bank Accelerates The Digital Euro:
– The European Central Bank’s push for a digital euro has triggered growing criticism across Europe, with many seeing it as a profound loss of financial freedom rather than progress. Critics argue that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would give the ECB and governments unprecedented surveillance powers, allowing them to monitor, control, and even restrict private transactions.
– Unlike current electronic money, a digital euro would eliminate financial privacy, granting authorities direct access to every citizen’s account and spending history. European banks fear being side-lined, as citizens could shift deposits from commercial banks to risk-free central bank accounts, crippling private lending and concentrating financial power in the hands of technocrats.
– Observers warn that the system could enable limitless money creation, bypassing budgetary controls and fuelling inflation to finance government spending. While the ECB promises efficiency and stability, opponents call the project “monetary tyranny” that erodes independence, privacy, and market discipline. For many, the digital euro represents state control disguised as innovation. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/surveillance-money-european-central-bank-accelerates-digital-euro & Video Link

UKRAINE WAR

“EU Banging That War Drum”– Von der Leyen declares that Europe is in a “hybrid war” and must “respond” to the Kremlin’s attacks: {Translation}
– The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, warned on Wednesday that Europe is in the midst of a “hybrid war” against Russia, as the latest incidents involving the Kremlin—referring to violations of airspace by Russian drones and fighter jets, such as MiG fighters in Estonia—cannot be considered isolated events: they are a structured and escalating strategy aimed at unsettling the public, testing the cohesion of the European Union, and undermining support for Ukraine.
– During her address to the European Parliament, Von der Leyen emphasised that, in response to such actions—which she likened to electoral manipulation, submarine cable sabotage {A Ukrainian is in police custody for this, no Russian involvement has been established. -Ed.}, or cyberattacks {Often Chinese, Korean or Iranian activities, not always Russian. -Ed.} targeting airports and logistics centres—Europe must not only respond but also prevent them, in order to halt the expansion of this offensive.
– “We must investigate every incident and not be timid in assigning responsibility. Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected,” urged the EU leader. “Planes have been blocked, fighter jets mobilised, and measures deployed to ensure the safety of our citizens. We stand with all affected member states. Together, we will maintain peace wherever it is threatened,” Von der Leyen added.
– The President of the European Commission also praised the joint response to Russian provocations, highlighting cooperation through NATO’s air surveillance system, which enabled Italian pilots to escort Russian aircraft out of Estonian airspace, as well as collaboration with Ukrainian experts who are sharing their conflict experience to help European countries better counter drone attacks. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/internacional/von-der-leyen-alerta-de-que-europa-esta-en-una-guerra-hibrida-y-debe-responder-a-los-ataques-del-kremlin.html

UK

The BritCard Digital ID PsyOp:
– The UK government’s plan to introduce a mandatory digital ID, dubbed the “BritCard,” has provoked fierce backlash as an authoritarian measure that threatens individual freedoms and privacy. Announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the scheme would make digital ID a requirement to work, access welfare, rent homes, or use banking services—effectively granting the state full control over economic participation. Critics argue that this move, justified under the guise of tackling illegal immigration, is a smokescreen for mass surveillance.
– The policy mirrors global digital identity initiatives promoted by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 16.9, backed by major tech and data firms such as Palantir, Accenture, and Oracle—companies with deep ties to governments and intelligence networks. Opponents warn that digital IDs would create a system of total data interoperability, linking personal, financial, and behavioural information in a single global database. For many Britons, the BritCard represents the erosion of civil liberties, government overreach, and a dangerous step toward a technocratic surveillance state where personal autonomy is replaced by digital control. Full article:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/britcard-digital-id-psyop

MIDDLE EAST

Israel intercepts another Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla and detains two Malaga residents:
– Three boats – Gaza Sunbirds, Alaaa Al-Najajr and Anas Al-Sharif – were intercepted by the Israeli army around 4.30am this Wednesday, 8 October. They were located about 220 kilometres off the coast of Gaza. At around 8am, the Thousand Madleens sailboats and the Conscience vessel were also intercepted 203 kilometres off the coast.
– This expedition, which carried around 100,000 euros worth of medicines, equipment and food destined for hospitals in Gaza, included two residents from the Malaga province – Elisabeth Di Luca and María Auxiliadora Plata Díaz. Both were aboard the Conscience. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/israel-intercepts-new-flotilla-support-gaza-with-20251008112437-nt.html

HEALTH

The Board announces that those affected by breast cancer screening will have their tests before December– Junta excuses defy logic: {Translation, summary}
– The Government of Andalucía is going to allocate 12 million euros to carry out those tests that have been pending for several months, or even a year. All of them will be completed before December. This is included in the emergency plan approved today by the Council of Government of the Junta to address delays in breast cancer screening.
– The pending tests concern women whose mammograms yielded ‘inconclusive’ results within the framework of the early breast cancer detection programme. These women had to be recalled for a new mammogram or an ultrasound to either confirm a cancer diagnosis or, on the contrary, reveal that the lesion was benign. However, these women not only did not receive their appointments until several months later, but during that time they were unaware that they had a potentially cancerous lesion.
– According to the Junta, the source of the error lies in the protocol of the early breast cancer detection programme. Apparently, there was no obligation to inform women with a probably benign lesion who still needed a second mammogram or ultrasound. According to the Junta’s spokesperson, Carolina España {pic}, that protocol will also be modified to ensure that this error does not occur again. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2025-10-08/la-junta-anuncia-que-las-afectadas-por-el-cribado-de-cancer-de-mama-tendran-sus-pruebas-antes-de-diciembre-7305684/

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The courts rule that nurses are competent to administer hyaluronic acid for cosmetic purposes: {Translation, summary}
– A Madrid court has acquitted two nurses accused of unauthorised practice for injecting hyaluronic acid for cosmetic purposes. The ruling clarifies that the substance is a medical device rather than a medicine, meaning its indication and administration fall within nursing competences. The General Council of Nursing celebrated the verdict as a major victory, supporting its long-held stance that dermoaesthetic nurses are qualified to perform such treatments. The court stressed that there is no law reserving this procedure for doctors and confirmed that nurses may independently prescribe, use and inject hyaluronic acid. Expert testimony backed this by defining the product as a medical device used intradermally. The ruling was hailed by the council’s president, Florentino Pérez Raya, as long-awaited recognition of nurses’ professional autonomy and skills, reaffirming that their aim is not to invade other fields but to provide safe, competent aesthetic care. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/asistencia/noticia-justicia-avala-enfermeras-son-competentes-administrar-acido-hialuronico-fines-esteticos-20251008133651.html

TECH

‘The end of the right to privacy in Europe’ – Signal and AfD warn of EU chat control as step towards total surveillance:
– Soon, the EU may have access to every photo, message and video on your phone or computer.
– Germany’s reversal on the EU’s controversial “chat control” proposal has triggered a wave of criticism across Europe, with encrypted messaging app Signal warning that it could spell the end of privacy in Europe. Signal, which threatened to withdraw from the EU entirely, described the plan as mass surveillance “under the guise of child protection,” warning that it would force automated scanning of every private message, image, and video– even those protected by end-to-end encryption.
– The Alternative for Germany (AfD) joined the outcry, calling the measure a “frontal attack on the fundamental rights of all citizens.” AfD’s digital policy spokesman Ruben Rupp said it would treat everyone as a suspect and urged Berlin to vote against “this surveillance madness.” Critics fear the system could eventually expand beyond child protection to censor political speech and punish dissent, placing the EU alongside authoritarian regimes in undermining digital freedom and personal privacy. Full article: https://rmx.news/article/the-end-of-the-right-to-privacy-in-europe-signal-and-afd-warn-of-eu-chat-control-as-step-towards-total-surveillance/

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Google Search AI Mode arrives in Spain: {Translation}
– Google’s AI Mode in Search arrived in Spain this Tuesday, available in Spanish, as part of a wider rollout covering new languages and countries. It offers users a new way to search, allowing more complex questions and the use of both voice and images. Google’s most advanced AI-assisted search experience enables users to delve deeper into any topic through follow-up questions and useful links to the web, with enhanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.
– AI Mode accepts different types of queries, including multi-part and follow-up questions, and is particularly useful for exploratory searches—those without a single direct answer—or for more complex tasks such as finding information, planning a trip, or understanding complicated instructions, according to Google’s press release. For example, users can now ask: “I want to understand the different methods of making coffee. Create a table comparing the differences in flavour, ease of use, and equipment needed.” They can then follow up with: “What is the ideal grind size for each method?”
– As the company explains, AI Mode uses a query decomposition technique, breaking the question into subtopics and launching multiple searches simultaneously. This allows Search to explore the web in greater depth. AI Mode is multimodal, meaning users can ask questions not only by typing but also using voice or images captured with the camera.
– Starting this Tuesday, AI Mode will appear as a new button on the Search results page and in the Google app for Android and iOS. This forms part of the latest expansion of the tool, which now reaches around 50 new countries and territories, including Spain, and adds 36 new languages, among them Spanish.
– {Note: AI is useful, but it makes errors– double check any critical information it provides before relying on it! -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/internet/noticia-modo-ia-busqueda-google-llega-espana-20251008000150.html

TRAVEL

Ryanair raises the stakes and announces a third cut of 1.2 million seats in Spain, but more flights to Malaga: {Translation}
– Ryanair continues to escalate its stance. The Irish airline has just announced a new cut of 1.2 million seats in Spain for the summer of 2026. The reason? The “high fees” that Aena charges at regional airports. This would be the third reduction in less than a year. In total, 3 million seats have now been cut in Spain, as these 1.2 million seats add to the 800,000 removed last summer at these airports and the one million eliminated for this winter season. This new ‘exit’ will also result in the complete cancellation of flights to or from Asturias Airport.
– However, the company will increase the number of seats offered by 600,000 at other major airports in the country, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, and Málaga.
– Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary stated at a press conference that the company continues to plan growth in Spain but not at regional airports due to the economic policies of the Government and Aena regarding these facilities.
– The airline’s dispute with Aena will leave a significant gap in Spanish airports. Aside from the chaos caused by hundreds of stranded routes, prices could rise by up to 20% at affected airports due to limited supply and unmet demand.
– According to data comparison platform Casino.org, Valladolid Airport will be the most affected in Spain. Here, the cost of basic tickets is expected to increase by around 18%, which translates to an average rise of about 5 euros per person per trip. It is also the airport with the highest risk of such an increase, with a 70% probability of price hikes. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/economia/empresas/ryanair-eleva-el-tono-y-anuncia-un-tercer-recorte-de-12-millones-de-plazas-en-espana.html

SPORTS

Football News- Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, says report:
– Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400 million.
– Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18 million annually, and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175 million to his fortune. Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United in 2023 had already made him the highest-paid player in football history, with an annual salary of 177 million pounds ($237.52 million), plus bonuses and a reported 15% share in his Saudi Arabia club.
– Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has earned more than $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career.
– Ronaldo’s billionaire status places him among a rare group of athletes that includes basketball greats Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and LeBron James, golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Roger Federer.
– Ronaldo suggested he is not considering retirement any time soon. “I still have a passion for this,” he said at the Portugal Football Globes gala on Tuesday. “My family says it’s time to quit and they ask me why I want to score 1000 goals if I’ve already scored 900-something. But I don’t think that way inside.
“I’m still producing good things, I’m helping my club and the national team. Why not continue? I am sure that when I finish I will leave full because I gave everything of myself. I know I don’t have many years left to play, but the few I have left, I have to enjoy them to the fullest.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/ronaldo-becomes-footballs-first-billionaire-says-report-2025-10-08/

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Feria De La Mula (Mule) 2025- Arenas (Málaga):
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The municipality of Arenas is decked out to celebrate this unique fair, where a wide variety of activities centered around mules can be found, such as exhibitions, blacksmithing, loading competitions, threshing, the art of herding, and the traditional mule, donkey, and horse races.
There are also performances by verdiales groups, dance groups, flamenco singing, and a tasting of “migas arrieras” (muleteers’ breadcrumbs) washed down with Arenas wine. The festival concludes with the election of an honorary muleteer. Video Link

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ANDALUCÍA

The Aemet issues a special warning– a cold drop is coming that will bring “very heavy rain” to the Mediterranean area starting on Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– Aemet has named the first major DANA of the season, Alice, which will affect parts of eastern Andalucía from Thursday 8 October. The storm is expected to bring heavy and persistent rainfall, with the potential for localised flooding in low-lying areas, streams, and ravines. Rain will spread from the east and northeast, carried by humid winds, and will continue through Friday and the weekend, though intensity may decrease gradually. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid risky areas, and take precautions against sudden flooding.
– This DANA marks a historic first in Spain, as it is the first severe non-traditional storm to receive a personalised name under a new regional agreement between Spain, Portugal, and several other European countries. Andalucía’s authorities and residents should remain alert, particularly in vulnerable areas, as Alice’s exact trajectory remains uncertain. Source, Spanish:
https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/aemet-emite-un-aviso-especial-llega-una-dana-que-dejara-lluvias-muy-fuertes-area-mediterranea-desde-miercoles_6513079_0.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Nordic organised crime is now exploding on the Costa del Sol: {Translation, summary}
– The Costa del Sol is facing a new wave of violence marked by the growing influence of Nordic criminal networks. The recent daylight shooting of Swedish rapper Hamko in Marbella has exposed how gangs from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries now play a leading role in the region’s underworld.
– These groups, already notorious for their brutal turf wars in northern Europe, are using southern Spain as both a refuge and a battlefield– a place to relax, launder money and quietly eliminate rivals. Police investigations reveal that Nordic gangs coexist with British and Turkish groups, each specialising in logistics, trafficking or financial operations. The shootings in Marbella, Fuengirola and Estepona reflect a shared pattern: swift, professional attacks carried out by hitmen who do not reside in Spain and vanish immediately after.
– Police unions warn that while this international crime ecosystem expands, local resources remain stagnant. Beneath the glamour of beaches and luxury villas, today’s Costa del Sol is increasingly shaped by Nordic mafias whose reach extends far beyond Scandinavia. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/crimen-organizado-nordico-costa-del-sol_0_2004961924.html

NERJA

Nerja will set up a network of viewpoints and regulate parking in the Maro Cliffs area: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Town Council has approved a 547,500-euro project to enhance the Acantilados de Maro–Cerro Gordo Natural Area, one of the Mediterranean’s most important marine–terrestrial ecosystems. Financed entirely through the EU’s NextGenerationEU funds under the Sustainable Nerja plan, the initiative seeks to regulate access, improve parking and visitor safety, and promote sustainable tourism.
– It includes the creation of panoramic viewpoints along the old N-340 road, new public transport stops, reorganised parking areas, and recreational zones equipped with benches, signs, and waste containers. Safety barriers and bollards will also be installed to separate pedestrian spaces from vehicles and prevent falls near the cliffs.
– Mayor José Alberto Armijo highlighted that the project combines environmental protection with improved visitor access and comfort. Supported by regional and national authorities, the plan represents a key step towards sustainable tourism management and landscape conservation in this protected coastal area. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nerja-habilitara-red-miradores-regulara-aparcamientos-paraje-20251006231719-nt_amp.html

CÓMPETA

Social Security Consultations In Cómpeta: Tues, 14 Oct
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Would you like to know how long you have left until retirement?
Do you have questions about how to apply for birth benefits?
On October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Social Security team will be in our municipality to answer questions in person. During the day, you can get help with procedures related to pensions, general information, birth grants, European Health Insurance Cards, and other administrative procedures.
You must make an appointment in advance at the Town Hall, as no appointments will be made without prior notice. Source, Spanish: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/222/-/la-administracion-cerca-de-ti

MIJAS

Mijas is looking for volunteers for the Great Bancosol Food Collection in November: {Translation, summary}
– Mijas Town Council is calling for volunteers to join the Great Food Collection organised by Bancosol on 7 and 8 November. Around twenty supermarkets in Mijas will host the campaign, with volunteers needed for morning and afternoon shifts to inform customers and gather donations at the tills. Bancosol’s president described the event as Málaga’s “festival of solidarity”, aiming to raise over €600,000 this year. Volunteers are crucial to helping reach that goal and ensuring continued aid to local families. Those wishing to participate should call 621307292 in Mijas, or register in Fuengirola via recintoferial@fuengirola.org or call 952179579. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/mijas-busca-voluntarios-gran-recogida_0_2004962073.html

EUROPE

Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis, went thru 4 PMs in under one year:
– French President Emmanuel Macron is running out of wiggle room. The abrupt resignation of his prime minister Monday — Macron’s fourth in more than a year of almost ceaseless political upheaval — puts the French leader in a bind.
– Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has urged President Emmanuel Macron {pic} to call an early presidential election, citing ongoing political instability following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s third prime minister this year. Philippe suggested Macron wait until the 2026 budget is passed before resigning, warning that staying in office until 2027 would harm France.
– Another former prime minister, Gabriel Attal, also criticised Macron’s leadership, saying many no longer understand his decisions. The crisis stems from Macron dissolving the lower house in June 2024, resulting in a hung parliament where no coalition — centrist, left-wing, or far-right — holds a workable majority. Successive prime ministers have failed to govern effectively amid rising rivalries ahead of the 2027 election.
– Philippe intends to run in the next presidential race, with polls suggesting a potential runoff against a far-right National Rally candidate. Should Macron resign, the Senate President would temporarily assume power, triggering a new presidential election within 20 to 50 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/former-french-pm-says-macron-should-resign-amid-deepening-political-crisis
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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis’ party wins Czech parliamentary election:
– Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis has won parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, although his populist ANO party fell short of an overall majority. ANO received just under 35% of the vote, earning them 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house – up from 72 seats four years ago, according to preliminary results.
– Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, is expected to be invited to lead talks on forming a new coalition. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62qezmr92lo

HEALTH

The government approves limited medicinal use of cannabis by decree: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree authorising the medical use of cannabis-based medicines, marking a historic step in national health policy. The regulation, promoted by Health Minister Mónica García, allows their prescription only to patients whose conditions —such as chronic pain, severe epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis— are unresponsive to conventional treatments.
– Strict controls will apply, including a registry managed by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products and a defined composition of THC and CBD, with higher taxation for products exceeding 0.2% THC. Doctors and hospital pharmacies will oversee dosage, efficacy, and potential side effects to prevent addiction or misuse. Although cannabis remains internationally controlled, the decree cites scientific studies supporting its therapeutic potential. The measure, effective immediately, empowers regional authorities to manage distribution, even through remote-delivery access for patients facing geographical or mobility barriers, and represents a landmark move towards more personalised, evidence-based healthcare in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/gobierno-aprueba-uso-cannabis-medicamentos-traves-real-20251007121434-ntrc_amp.html

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The Amama association assures that there are “several women already dead due to delays” in breast cancer screening: {Translation, summary}
– The president of the Amama Association, Ángela Claverol, has denounced fatal delays in Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme, revealing that several women have already died after waiting for follow-up tests following inconclusive mammograms. She criticised the Andalusian Government for its lack of empathy and demanded the immediate hiring of more radiologists.
– Amama has confirmed plans for a collective legal complaint, while the association continues to receive desperate families and cases of women paying privately to avoid delays. Izquierda Unida has separately filed a complaint with the State Attorney General, alleging systemic negligence in the health service’s management. The document accuses three former health ministers of possible crimes including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and failure to provide medical services. It argues that administrative inaction in reviewing inconclusive results caused preventable deaths and violated the legal duty of care, eroding public trust in Andalucía’s healthcare institutions. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-asociacion-amama-asegura-hay-varias-mujeres-muertas-ya-retrasos-cribado-cancer-mama-20251007095704.html

TECH

Klopatra, a new banking Trojan that has already affected a thousand users in Spain: {Translation, summary}
– A new Android malware named Klopatra is targeting users in Spain and Italy, spreading through fake IPTV apps that promise free football and sports streams. Once installed, it can secretly access the phone, record passwords, and make unauthorised bank transfers while users sleep. Over 3,000 devices have already been infected.
– Experts warn that Klopatra’s advanced protection tools make it extremely difficult to detect, representing a new stage in mobile cybercrime. Users most at risk are those who download apps from unofficial websites or enable installation from unknown sources. To stay safe, they should only use trusted stores, review app permissions, and keep phones updated. Banks also urge customers to activate transaction alerts to catch fraud early. Klopatra’s rise shows that everyday entertainment apps can now hide highly dangerous financial malware. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/tecnologia/klopatra-nuevo-troyano-bancario-afectado-espana_0_2004962279.html

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On October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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AXARQUÍA

Work is progressing to increase the use of reclaimed water in the Axarquía: {Translation, summary}
– Regenerated water remains essential for subtropical agriculture in the Axarquía, especially mango and avocado crops, despite a recent hydrological recovery that ended a five-year drought. Current infrastructure, however, cannot serve all 6,600 hectares of crops within the 140-metre contour of Plan Guaro.
– To address this, the Junta de Andalucía is investing €17.6 million in two new storage basins, with capacities of 100,000 and 150,000 cubic metres, connected to irrigation networks via pipelines. The two new storage basins are located as follows:
*Arroyo Capitán area, Cerro de la Encina – capacity of 100,000 cubic metres.
* Benajarafe area – capacity of 150,000 cubic metres.
– These basins are on the right bank of the Vélez River, within the territory covered by the Plan Guaro irrigation scheme in the Axarquía region. They are connected to the local irrigation networks via pipelines of 1.5 km and 2.2 km.
– The project, led by over 2,000 farmers through the Junta Central de Usuarios del Sur del Guaro and executed by Tragsa, aims to increase water availability for summer irrigation, addressing limitations at treatment plants in Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga and Peñón del Cuervo. The left bank of Plan Guaro still lacks access, with a proposed 20-kilometre pipeline requiring an estimated €30 million. The new basins are expected to be operational by early 2026, enhancing strategic water management for the region. Full article: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/avanzan-obras-aguas-regeneradas-axarquia-20251001165651-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Volunteers find the first nest of Asian hornets in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– A large nest of Asian hornets, the first found in Málaga province, has been discovered, reported, and will soon be removed by specialists. The alarm was first raised in summer by biologist Eduardo Sáez after sighting the invasive species near his home. Local residents, beekeepers and environmental agents then carried out extensive searches, culminating in the discovery of the nest hidden ten metres up a pine tree in Alhaurín de la Torre.
– The removal will be conducted by municipal pest control teams with guidance from Galician experts. Volunteers located the nest by tracking hornets’ flight paths from meat baits, even though the search was complicated by access problems on private plots, where permission from landowners was needed. Experts believe it was found in time to prevent queens from dispersing and forming new colonies. Beekeepers, most affected by the species, expressed great relief, hoping the case will mirror Los Barrios, where Andalucía’s first nest was eliminated. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/gran-malaga/voluntarios-encuentran-primer-nido-avispas-velutinas-malaga-20251006115709-nt_amp.html

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DGT’s new intensive control campaign that could cost you a fine from today: {Translation, summary}
– {I can’t count how many times I have been almost run over by clowns on their phone while driving, obliviously blowing thru red lights and crosswalks at the bus station. -Ed.}
– From today until 12 October, Málaga will participate in a national traffic safety campaign targeting driver distractions, coordinated by the DGT with the Civil Guard and local police. Roadside checks and 245 traffic cameras will monitor drivers, especially for mobile phone use at the wheel.
– The campaign, part of the European Operation Focus on the Road, will also involve volunteers from the Federation of People with Spinal Cord Injuries (ASPAYM), who will accompany officers in Málaga to raise awareness of the dangers of risky driving and to show the real consequences of road accidents. Studies by the DGT and European Road Safety Observatory reveal that around a quarter of Spanish drivers read messages or check social media while driving, with nearly one-third using phones without hands-free devices. Authorities warn that such distractions greatly increase reaction times and the likelihood of accidents. Full article: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/trafico-nueva-campana-intensiva-control-dgt-multas-movil-20251006132411-nt_amp.html

MALAGA CITY

It’s Not Just In The UK– Malaga puts 2 priests on trial for “hateful” social media posts, prosecutor asks 3 years in prison!: {Translation, summary}
– In the case, which is now awaiting judgment, the Association of Muslims against Islamophobia has also joined as a private prosecutor, being the organisation that filed the initial complaint. The trial took place in a courtroom packed with around fifty people who gathered in support of the two investigated clergymen, Father Custodio Ballester and priest Jesús Calvo.
– In its statement, the Public Prosecutor’s Office referred to a series of comments made by Ballester, published on the website Alerta Digital, and then spread in social media posts, who allegedly described the Muslim population as a “predatory stain” and “termites” during an appearance in a digital media outlet and in a streaming programme about jihadism, and asserted that “dialogue with Islam is impossible,” according to EFE.
– Father Ballester defended himself in court, arguing that when he used those terms, he was referring to radical jihadism. “I was not talking about all Muslims in the world,” he clarified. He considered that the legal proceedings were an attempt to punish freedom of expression: “They are asking for three years in prison — no one has been assaulted, I only spoke, and my statements have never been discriminatory or hateful.”
– The second clergyman, according to the accusation, also allegedly incited hatred by using expressions such as “invading refugees,” claiming they “complicate coexistence,” or suggesting that there was an attempt “to wipe out the white race by filling us with rubbish.” However, the accused priest stated that the articles containing those expressions — which he admitted were his words — had not been written by him but were drawn from telephone conversations. Likewise, Father Calvo said his intention had never been to offend anyone. “I have only wanted to condemn what is illegal; I have spoken against false immigration,” he emphasised in his right to the final word.
– Regarding the director of the digital media outlet Alerta Digital, who faces the most severe requested sentence, the prosecutor argued that the website “displays a clear and consistent editorial line whose central message is to portray immigration, especially from Africa, into Europe in general and Spain in particular, as an invasion aimed at destroying the European people.”
– To that end, the accusation continued, the publication identified refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants — especially Muslims — “as criminals or potential offenders, parasites of the system and unworthy of residing in Europe.” It was further alleged that the intention behind such content was “to sow a sense of insecurity that would foster animosity and hostility towards this group,” using various strategies to achieve that goal.
– These accusations were categorically denied by the director, who stated that the articles cited in the case represented only a very small fraction of the millions published and that they were never intended to attack Muslims. “They were reports on current events, with political criticism and free thought,” he stressed.
– In an unprecedented gesture, more than a hundred magistrates, judges and jurists have signed and delivered to the court a public manifesto in defence of the priest Custodio Ballester Bielsa– “They are part of the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression, protected by European jurisprudence”
Added to this wave of support is the action of the Christian Lawyers association, which has presented to the Prosecutor’s Office more than 30,000 signatures of citizens protesting against what they consider a judicial outrage against the Father Custos and the director of AD, Armando Robles.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/fiscalia-malaga-pide-tres-anos-carcel-dos-20251001193040-nt_amp.html
Additional ref: https://www.alertadigital.com/2025/10/05/mas-de-100-juristas-se-solidarizan-con-las-opiniones-del-padre-custodio-sobre-el-islamismo-se-enmarcan-en-el-ejercicio-legitimo-de-la-libertad-de-expresion-amparada-por-la-jurisprudencia-europea/

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Goodbye to horse-drawn carriages– Another step towards making Malaga just another “generic” European city: {Translation, summary}
– The Málaga Town Council has officially ended horse-drawn carriage tourism in the city, bringing forward the closure initially planned for 2035. Mayor Francisco De la Torre cited animal welfare and safety as the primary reason, while highlighting that Málaga now offers many sustainable ways to explore the city, with walking the preferred option. The decision affects 25 remaining licences, whose holders have each received €125,380.48 in compensation, continuing a process that has already reimbursed 30 licences since 2016, totaling over €4 million. The fate of the horses remains uncertain; they may be sold, transferred to other cities, or in some cases sent to slaughter. Coachmen may still use their animals and carriages for private events if properly insured. The city has also removed reserved carriage parking in central areas, replacing some with motorcycle spaces. After this measure, horse-drawn carriages operate only in Marbella, Mijas and Fuengirola.
– Owners say that the sale of some of these horses is unfeasible and they cannot assume the cost of maintaining them– “They talk about animal welfare but they send them to the slaughterhouse”. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/adios-coches-caballos-malaga-20251006094835-nt_amp.html

TORROX

Torrox Water– Are late night pressure cuts back?:
– I have gotten reports from several readers that in Torrox & Torrox Costa the water pressure at the tap gets cut to about 25% after 11pm, and returns to normal by 7am. Personally, I now find the late night water pressure too low to take an evening shower, it just dribbles out of the showerhead! The town is supposed to announce any such actions, but I couldn’t find any info. If anyone has a link to a water pressure cut announcement, please send it in. -Ed.

EUROPE

EU’s von der Leyen confronts new no-confidence challenges:
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced bids to remove her for the second time in three months when hard-right and left groups in the European Parliament presented no-confidence motions on Monday.
– Although the motions of censure have almost no chance of reaching the two-thirds majority required to unseat von der Leyen in votes on Thursday, they could expose more general disquiet over her leadership and destabilise the EU assembly, whose backing is required to pass legislation.
– The two censure motions differ, the right’s complaining about “misguided” green policies and a failure to address illegal migration, while the left’s highlights the EU’s inaction over Gaza.
– However, both sides agree that von der Leyen accepted an unbalanced tariff deal with the United States and that the Commission’s proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal is a threat to farmers and the environment. {The EU-Mercosur trade deal is a comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is one of the largest free trade agreements negotiated by the EU and is intended to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two regions.} Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/eus-von-der-leyen-confronts-fresh-no-confidence-challenges-2025-10-06/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Medvedev stops Davidovich in Shanghai and complicates his ATP Finals chances: {Translation, summary}
– Alejandro Davidovich has once again stumbled at the same hurdle on his way to the ATP Finals in Turin. The Malaga native was eliminated on Monday from the Shanghai Masters 1000 after losing 6-3, 7-6(5) to Daniil Medvedev, just eight days after the Russian also knocked him out in the round of 16 at the Beijing Open 500.
– The result leaves the Spanish tennis player in sixteenth position in the Race 2025, 1,230 points behind Lorenzo Musetti, who currently occupies eighth place, the last provisional qualifying spot for the Masters event. The Italian is still in contention in the Chinese tournament, which could increase the gap in the rankings. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/medvedev-frena-davidovich-shanghai-complica-opciones-estar-atp-finals/202510061733403148586.html

GASTRONOMIA

Using Ants To Make Yogurt: {Translation, summary}
– A traditional yogurt recipe from the Balkans and Turkey using ants has been revived in a Danish study, highlighting how insects can drive fermentation. Researchers found that wood ants carry lactic and acetic bacteria, while their formic acid and enzymes aid milk coagulation and flavour development.
– The study revealed that only live ants produce the appropriate microbial community for yogurt, though safety concerns exist due to potential parasites and harmful bacteria. The team explored the method by placing four ants in warm milk in an anthill overnight, producing a slightly acidic, herbal-tasting, early-stage yogurt. Co-author Sevgi Mutlu Sirakova’s village in Bulgaria provided insight into the traditional practice. To demonstrate modern culinary applications, researchers partnered with Copenhagen’s two-Michelin-star restaurant Alchemist, creating innovative dishes such as ant-shaped ice cream sandwiches, subtly spiced cheeses, and clarified milk cocktails, all inspired by the ant-based yogurt. This work combines traditional knowledge, microbial science, and contemporary gastronomy. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-hormigas-pueden-utilizarse-hacer-yogur-20251003174923.html

CONSUMER INFO

Putting a security alarm sticker at home without having contracted the service can be very expensive– The law provides for heavy penalties and even jail time for misleading advertising: {Translation, summary}
– Homeowners in Spain sometimes display the logos and emblems of professional security companies without having contracted any service, aiming to deter burglars or squatters. However, this practice is illegal under Law 5/2014 on Private Security, which forbids simulating private security services without authorisation. Article 44 of the Trademark Law imposes a minimum compensation of €600 per day for misuse of a registered trademark. Article 274 of the Penal Code classifies unauthorised use of official signs as a crime, punishable with fines or up to three years’ imprisonment. Misleading signage may also constitute unfair competition, potentially carrying six months to two years in prison.
– Authorities warn that displaying security logos without a contract can result in civil, financial, and criminal penalties. To avoid these risks, homeowners should only use emblems for services they have legitimately contracted, as unauthorised use can be far costlier than hiring professional security. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/multas-pegatina-alarma-seguridad-casa-20251004201139-nt_amp.html

FINANCIAL

Ten towns less than an hour away from Malaga where you can buy an affordable home: {Translation, summary}
– House prices in Málaga city average €332,900, pushing many buyers to seek more affordable towns nearby. Twelve municipalities in the province have lower prices, ten within an hour’s drive.
Alameda is the cheapest, at €1,025/m² (€81,961 for 80 m²) but 57 minutes from Málaga.
Antequera follows at €1,780/m² (€142,374, 48 minutes). Alhaurín El Grande at €2,166/m² (€173,300, 37 minutes).
Coín offers €2,262/m² (€180,922, 44 minutes).
Alhaurín de la Torre is €2,952/m² (€236,184, 33 minutes).
Coastal towns Torrox and Algarrobo are €3,191 and €3,192/m², 52 and 48 minutes away.
Vélez-Málaga at €3,227/m² (47 minutes).
Towns under 30 minutes are costlier: Torremolinos €3,971/m² and Rincón de la Victoria €4,032/m². Benalmádena and Fuengirola follow at €4,318/m² and €4,949/m². For those prioritising price over proximity, Manilva (€3,290/m²) and Ronda (€1,514/m²) are attractive, though 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 23 minutes from Málaga, respectively. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/vivienda-en-malaga/2025/10/06/diez-pueblos-vivir-1-hora-malaga-casa-comprar-barata-122325535.html

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Bitcoin hits new all-time record high:
– Bitcoin rose as high as $125,835.92 (≈ €107,439.00) after climbing above $125,000 for the first time on Sunday. It was last up 2.02% at $125,253.63 on Monday, on course for the second straight session of gains. It has risen more than 33% this year.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/bitcoin-hovers-near-all-time-high-2025-10-06/

OTHER

The last Spaniards in the Palestine Aid flotilla leave Israel, except for the one detained for biting a female official: {Translation, summary}
– Twenty-seven Spaniards from the Global Sumud Flotilla have departed Israel for Spain, following their detention while attempting to reach the Gaza Strip. One Spanish activist remains in custody until Wednesday after allegedly biting a prison officer at Ktziot during a medical check. Israeli authorities reported the incident, confirming minor injuries to the officer. Initially, 49 Spaniards were aboard the flotilla; 21 had already returned to Spain on Sunday after deportation. The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, had stated that the remaining detainees would return as planned. The Global Sumud Flotilla confirmed that the plane carrying these Spaniards, along with other nationals, is now in Athens and is expected to arrive at Madrid’s Barajas Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ultimos-espanoles-flotilla-abandonan-israel-detenida-dar-mordisco-funcionaria-20251006163150.html

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The new flotilla, with seven Spaniards on board, is now 350 kilometres from Gaza: {Translation}
– The Freedom Flotilla, with seven Spaniards on board and sailing for more than a week towards the Gaza Strip, is now approximately 190 nautical miles (around 350 kilometres) from the Palestinian enclave’s coast, in a new challenge to the blockade maintained by Israel, which last week led to the interception of another group of around 40 ships.
– This new flotilla consists of eight sailing vessels that departed on 27 September from Catania, and the Conscience, a ship previously attacked in early May in international waters off Malta. After undergoing repairs, it set sail from Otranto port on 30 September. The tracking platform activated by this campaign places all the vessels north of Egypt, near the city of Alexandria. Sources from the organisation consulted by Europa Press indicate that, at the current pace, they could reach the considered risk zone in two to three days.
– Israeli authorities have warned that they will halt any attempt to enter an “active combat zone” and will detain all crew aiming to reach Gaza, as they did last week with more than 400 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. In fact, José Lozano Maneiro, a member of the Rumbo a Gaza initiative on board the Conscience, reported seeing several Israeli surveillance drones above the ships on Saturday. “They have us perfectly located,” he said. The vessel carries 82 participants and ten crew, including 21 journalists and 21 medical personnel, alongside food and medicines. Lozano believes the flotilla will also likely be intercepted, and drills are underway to prepare for boarding, to demonstrate they are “peaceful” and to avoid giving Israel any excuse for violence.
– Meanwhile, Rumbo a Gaza denied claims by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares that the Ministry had no record of Spaniards on board, stating that an email sent on 30 September listed all passengers and their passports. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-nueva-flotilla-siete-espanoles-bordo-encuentra-ya-350-kilometros-gaza-20251006143616.html

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– Ryanair launches nine new winter routes at Malaga Airport
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/ryanair-launches-nine-routes-this-winter-malaga-20251002144642-nt.html
– Malaga province is home to the poorest municipality in whole of Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benamargosa-the-poorest-municipality-spain-20251002072115-nt.html
– Hunter’s Moon: this the best time to see October’s full moon in the night sky in Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/hunters-moon-when-and-where-supermoon-20251006115122-nt.html
– More than 4,000 protesters march on Malaga to demand ‘peace and justice’ for Palestine and release of aid flotilla activists
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/more-than-4000-people-malaga-demand-peace-20251006074004-nt.html
– Largest ‘supercave’ in southern Iberian Peninsula uncovered in Malaga’s Sierra de las Nieves range {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-largest-super-cave-the-south-the-20251006073915-nt.html

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
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– 7th – Trip to Gib €22pp
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Ventana Abierta Jazz Club- Nerja: Friday, 10 Oct, 8pm
Juanlu García Trio. Sax, double bass & drums
Calle Granada 3, (Hotel Plaza Cavana), Nerja
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XIX Fiesta del Aire in Arriate: 10 to 12 October
Arriate will host the XIX Fiesta del Aire. The festival, now in its nineteenth edition, celebrates over 20 years of promoting local and regional artists.
The main stage will feature performances by Tomasito, Triana, Alvaro García, Gordo Máster, Trashtucada, Gonzalo Alhambra, Planeta 80, Super Heavy Sound, The Donelle, Molestando a los vecinos, Something About Tsunamis, La Taraska, Habitantes, Delirio de Cherry, Paul BRead, and DJ JuancaCM.
Alongside live music, visitors can explore artisan markets with demonstrations of sculpture, painting, woodwork, leathercraft, and gastronomy. The festival also offers storytelling sessions, children’s play areas, and a wide range of cultural activities.
Recognised by Málaga Provincial Council as a festival of unique tourist interest, the Fiesta del Aire continues to be a major celebration of art, music, and local culture.
Info: https://www.instagram.com/fiestaenelairearriate/

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Torre del Mar Oktoberfest 2025: Sat & Sun, 11 & 12 Oct, from 1 pm. Location is Avenida Toré Toré.

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On Sale Now- The Psychedelic Furs in Malaga:
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European investigation into the blackout finds that REE allows higher grid voltage than used in the EU but points to ‘spikes’ from electricity companies: {Translation}
– The ENTSO-E factual report on the 28 April blackout in Spain and Portugal identifies network overvoltage as the key factor leading to the Iberian grid’s disconnection from the EU system. The blackout, described as the most serious in Europe in over 20 years, occurred after voltage in Spain exceeded the normal range tolerated by Portugal, while Red Eléctrica maintained that voltages remained within Spanish limits. Plant disconnections, particularly from photovoltaic and wind facilities, contributed to the overvoltage, though ENTSO-E notes these trips occurred before any excessive voltage developed.
– Only four of seven nuclear plants were operational that day, with closures justified by Red Eléctrica due to sufficient generation. Experts emphasise that the incident was local, originating in southwestern Spain, and was not caused by renewable energy penetration but by insufficient regulation enabling all generation types to control voltage.
– ENTSO-E highlights gaps in data provided by electricity companies and plans a final report in October 2026, which will examine generator behaviour, voltage control, and system defence. The report confirms Red Eléctrica’s sequence of events, emphasising the need for improved voltage management, regulatory updates, and coordinated actions to prevent recurrence of such extreme grid incidents. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/investigacion-europea-apagon-constata-que-ree-permite-mas-tension-red-que-ue-pero-senala-los-disparos-electricas_6511759_0.html

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Electricity Companies See Corredor’s Accusation of Their Plants as the Best Defence in Court: {Translation}
– The conclusions of the factual report by European experts on the circumstances of the 28 April blackout have again highlighted the role of power generation plants in failing to absorb sufficient reactive energy to control grid voltage, or in disconnecting erroneously as a self-protection measure when there was no reason to do so. These actions exacerbated the overvoltage, which in seconds brought down the network shortly after midday. Upon release of the findings by ENTSO-E, of which Red Eléctrica is a member, the company welcomed that the conclusions “confirm the sequence of events” in its analysis, pointing to problems in distribution networks owned by the electricity companies. However, the companies themselves view this as a double-edged argument, demonstrating that the system cannot withstand isolated faults.
– Red Eléctrica noted that “the first generation disconnections occurred in distribution networks at a time when grid voltages were within operational limits.” The ENTSO-E report traces the sequence: the first plant in Granada disconnected, reducing generation and destabilising the system; the second in Badajoz; and the third across Cáceres, Badajoz, and Sevilla. Previously, Corredor had indicated in the Senate that a “photovoltaic plant in Extremadura” was the starting point of the blackout, where the owners had conducted an operational experiment a year prior.
– The companies interpret these observations very differently, seeing them as more exculpatory than accusatory. They argue that if the failure of a single plant, no matter its size, is sufficient to collapse the Iberian grid, it demonstrates systemic vulnerability. Marta Castro, regulatory director of AELEC (Spanish Association of Electricity Generation Companies), told the Senate that the industry finds it unbelievable that a single plant could trigger a blackout. She argued that this exposes the grid’s fragility rather than any specific plant’s fault.
– This reaction reflects not only incredulity, since it is relatively common for plants to fail to operate, but also serves as a warning regarding the expected judicial process stemming from the 28 April blackout. With the ENTSO-E factual report, there are now four evaluations of the event, alongside reports from the Ministry for Ecological Transition, Red Eléctrica, and AELEC. The report from the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC), which can impose fines up to €60 million, is still pending. However, these fines are minimal compared to potential claims for damages from energy-intensive industries, major retailers, and individual citizens affected by nearly a full day without electricity.
– Sources indicate that Corredor’s insistence on blaming individual plants may backfire, exposing the operational fragility of the system itself. Electricity companies anticipate deploying all operational data in court, and admit that Corredor’s accusations may ironically benefit them: “Let her continue,” they reportedly say. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/las-electricas-ven-acusacion-corredor-contra-sus-plantas-como-origen-apagon-su-mejor-defensa-ante-justicia_6511889_0.html

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Twenty-one crew members of the Palestine Freedom Flotilla return to Spain: {Translation}
– Twenty-one of the 49 Spaniards who were traveling on the Freedom Flotilla bound for Gaza when it was attacked by the Israeli Navy are now on their way to Spain, including the former mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau. The flight they are traveling on is scheduled to land in Madrid at 8pm Sunday.
– The release, which entails immediate expulsion from Israeli territory, comes as a result of negotiations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the authorities in Tel Aviv. The returns are limited only to those who have signed their extradition orders. Those who have refused will have to wait a maximum of three days for the Israeli courts to resolve their situation, as they are accused of entering the country illegally.
– The Spaniards are being held in a prison in the middle of the desert. Their defence team alleges a lack of food and water, something that has been denied by Israeli sources, who maintain that all their needs are being met and that they are receiving medical assistance. Three Spaniards have begun a hunger strike, according to lawyer Jaume Asens.
– Diplomatic talks have taken place in a climate of extreme tension in relations between Spain and Israel, after Pedro Sánchez’s government approved a series of sanctions against the Jewish state and recognized the genocide in Gaza. Tel Aviv responded with accusations of anti-Zionism against the coalition government, banning Vice President Yolanda Díaz and Minister Sira Rego from entering the country, and with references to the legal proceedings affecting the president’s entourage. Despite everything, Tel Aviv’s interest in repatriating all members of the flotilla—belonging to dozens of nationalities—has prevailed in order to avoid an escalation of the diplomatic conflict. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/regresan-espana-proximas-horas-tripulantes-flotilla-libertad-20251005112656-ntrc.html

ANDALUCÍA

The deadline for young Andalusians to apply for the cultural voucher of 400 euros ends on October 31: {Translation, summary}
– The Government Delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernández, has encouraged young people turning 18 in 2025 to apply for the 400-euro Youth Cultural Voucher before 31 October. The aid, available through [https://bonoculturajoven.gob.es/], can be spent over twelve months on books, concerts, museums, video games, and other cultural activities in 3,700 establishments nationwide, including 776 in Andalusia. Applicants must be Spanish citizens, legal residents, asylum seekers, displaced persons, or former foreign wards. Digital identification via Cl@ve or digital certificate is required, and applications may be made personally or by an authorised adult. The voucher, issued as a prepaid card, can be virtual or physical and is divided into three categories: 100 euros for physical products, 100 euros for digital content, and 200 euros for performing arts. Fernández highlighted the programme’s success, noting participation rose from 56,400 in 2022 to 102,322, promoting cultural engagement and supporting Spain’s creative sector. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/jovenes-andaluces-tienen-proximo-31-octubre-solicitar-bono-cultural-400-euros/202510051143143147800.html

AXARQUÍA

Goat’s milk production has fallen by half due to bluetongue: {Translation, summary}
– Francisco Moscoso, secretary general of UPA Malaga, warns that bluetongue disease has become the gravest threat to livestock farming in the province. Over 1,500 sheep and goats have already died, mainly in the Guadalhorce Valley, with further cases in Ronda and the Axarquía.
– The disease, transmitted by mosquito bites, does not affect humans but has halved milk production from the Malaga goat breed. Moscoso explains that four viral strains are now circulating, yet existing vaccines only cover three, leaving many herds unprotected. He calls for continued public aid to finance vaccination campaigns and for laboratories to speed up development of new vaccines. Since protection lasts only a year, he also stresses the need for farmers to use repellents, which increase costs.
– Beyond this crisis, he urges support for water infrastructure, rejection of EU subsidy cuts, and measures to attract young people back into agriculture. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/agromalaga/produccion-leche-cabra-caido-mitad-lengua-azul-20250911002541-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

The doctors’ strike in Malaga, in pictures: {Translation, summary}
– Around 1,000 doctors and healthcare professionals demonstrated in Malaga on Friday to demand improvements in their working conditions, as part of a nationwide protest that drew widespread support throughout Spain. The march, organized by trade unions, called for, among other things, the elimination of 24-hour shifts, which do not count toward retirement benefits. Source with more pics, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/huelga-medicos-malaga-imagenes_3_2004939636.html#slide-1

TORROX

Torrox City Council begins an asphalting campaign in strategic areas: {Translation, summary}
– The Torrox Town Council has begun a campaign to asphalt and resurface several key areas with an investment of almost 200,000 euros. Works are under way in La Rabitilla, the Carril de Sevilla and the streets Cabra and Lince in Torrox Park to improve safety and traffic flow. Mayor Óscar Medina noted that the initiative fulfils promises made to residents. He recalled the earlier purchase of over 4,300 square metres in La Rabitilla to build a large free car park, which is now being levelled and marked, similar to the successful Ferrara car parks. The Carril de Sevilla will also be widened and fitted with new signage to ease congestion on the N340 coastal road, a long-standing demand of locals and nearby businesses. The improvements in Torrox Park aim to enhance mobility, safety and the overall appearance of the area. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-torrox-inicia-una-campana-de-asfaltado-en-zonas-estrategicas/

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA (ÁRCHEZ)

Canillas de Albaida Cultural Week: {Translation, summary}
– Canillas de Albaida will celebrate its 2025 Cultural Week from Sunday, 5 October, to Saturday, 11 October, coinciding with the Festivity of Our Lady of the Rosary. The event, presented by regional and local authorities, includes activities for all ages and reflects the strong community participation of this small town.
– It opens with a concert by the Young Provincial Orchestra of Málaga, followed by a week of art, games, sports, culture, and religious ceremonies. Monday features school activities, tournaments, and film screenings, while Tuesday, the patron saint’s day, brings sports, traditional games, and an evening rosary procession. Wednesday inaugurates the “Art Walk” with international artists and competitions at Guadalinfo. Thursday honours the elderly with music and bingo, alongside the women’s padel final. Friday hosts the Children’s Council, a floral offering, exhibitions, a gastronomy contest, concerts, and award ceremonies. The week concludes Saturday with a parade, mass, the patronal procession, and live performances by Leo Música en Vivo and La Gramola. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-semana…

IRELAND

Conor McGregor was running for president Ireland and has now stepped down — not because of the people, but because of the system:
– To even get on the ballot you need the support of 20 members of parliament or 4 local councils, and none were willing to give him that chance. Whether the people wanted him or not, the establishment shut the door. Video Link

HEALTH

Women affected by failures in breast cancer screening raise the tone and speak of “criminal negligence”: {Translation, summary}
– The Association of Women with Breast Cancer (Amama) has accused the Andalusian Regional Government of “grave negligence” in its breast cancer screening programme, warning that the failure to inform women of inconclusive mammogram results could have criminal consequences. The controversy erupted after President Juanma Moreno admitted that radiologists were told not to notify patients of uncertain results to avoid “unnecessary anxiety.” Amama condemned this explanation as unacceptable, stating that the lack of communication had caused greater anxiety, delayed diagnoses, and worsened prognoses.
– Amama, which has received thousands of distress calls, says the Health Department’s data are inaccurate and its excuses inadequate. The association plans legal action and demands accountability, a full audit of the past three years, and contact with all women affected since 2021. It insists it has no political motives and represents only patients’ interests.
– In response, regional officials, including Moreno and Presidency Minister Antonio Sanz, apologised and announced an emergency plan to review the screening protocol and retest more than 2,000 women. They pledged transparency and rapid solutions, though possible dismissals or political consequences remain undecided. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/mujeres-afectadas-fallos-cribado-cancer-negligencia-penal_0_2004955201.html

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Amama calls on women affected by breast cancer screening failures to consider a class action lawsuit: {Translation, summary}
– Amama (Association of Women with Breast Cancer) has scheduled a meeting with women affected by delays in follow-up tests within Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme, considering a possible collective lawsuit against the SAS. Meeting info by phone: +34 954 22 22 22. Up to 2,000 women reportedly have inconclusive mammogram results pending, generating public alarm and political pressure. The provinces of Cádiz, Sevilla, and Málaga account for the highest number of pending cases. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/amama-convoca-mujeres-afectadas-cribado-demanda-colectiva_0_2004944184.html
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Por Andalucía calls for review of colon and cervical cancer screening, is the situation similar to the mammogram debacle?: {Translation, summary}
– Por Andalucía has called for an urgent review of the colon and cervical cancer screening programmes in Andalusia, citing concerns that systemic failings similar to those seen in the breast cancer programme could put lives at risk.
– Spokeswoman Inmaculada Nieto criticised the government for contradictory statements and a lack of transparency, warning that delays and mismanagement undermine public trust. The coalition emphasises that immediate action is needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records for participants, as well as clarity on waiting times and the number of affected individuals.
– Por Andalucía also demands that healthcare resources be reinforced and that those responsible for administrative or procedural failures be held accountable. The party argues that such a review is essential to prevent further delays, safeguard patients’ health, and guarantee timely, high-quality care, warning that publicity measures or age expansions alone cannot address deep structural deficiencies in the screening system.
– While there are no immediate reports of systemic failures in colon and cervical cancer screening programmes in Andalucia, existing studies indicate that challenges such as inequities in implementation and barriers to participation exist. Addressing these issues proactively is essential to ensure the effectiveness and success of these screening programmes. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/andalucia-pide-revisar-cribados-cancer_0_2004954529.html

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Facua calls on the Andalusian Regional Government to clarify whether the lack of information has occurred in other types of cancer: {Translation, summary}
– Consumer rights group Facua Andalucía has condemned the failures in the breast cancer screening programme in Andalucía, describing them as the most serious scandal in the region’s public healthcare in democratic history. The federation demands clarification from the Junta on whether these errors are confined to breast cancer screening or also affect other preventive programmes, including colorectal and cervical cancer detection.
– The group criticises the Health Councillor, Rocío Hernández, for minimising the problem and downplaying the number of affected women, calling for her dismissal due to negligent and irresponsible management. Around 2,000 women remain with inconclusive diagnoses pending follow-up, generating fear, distrust, and health risks.
– Facua Andalucía insists on rapid action to ensure affected individuals receive prompt evaluation and treatment, transparent communication of procedural reforms, and the establishment of an extraordinary reparation system offering financial, legal, and psychological support to victims, ensuring accountability and restoration of trust in the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/facua-reclama-junta-andalucia-aclare_0_2004936978.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Sinner retires with cramp in Shanghai, Djokovic advances in ‘brutal’ conditions:
– Jannik Sinner’s bid to retain his Shanghai Masters title ended in agonising fashion on Sunday when the world number two was forced to retire mid-match against Tallon Griekspoor due to debilitating cramp in humid conditions {pic}. Griekspoor was leading the third-round clash 6-7(3) 7-5 3-2 when Sinner suffered cramp in his thigh, forcing him to retire after more than 2-1/2 hours on court. “This is definitely not the way you want to win. Brutal conditions here in Shanghai all week,” said Griekspoor, who had lost all six encounters against Sinner prior to Sunday’s match.
– Sinner’s retirement and world number one Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal due to an ankle injury blows the draw wide open, with Novak Djokovic in the hunt for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai. The 38-year-old fourth seed Djokovic battled past Yannick Hanfmann with a 4-6 7-5 6-3 victory in a match that lasted two hours and 45 minutes. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/sinner-retires-with-cramp-shanghai-djokovic-advances-brutal-conditions-2025-10-05/

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F1 News- 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Race Results:
– The 2025 F1 Singapore GP race results saw George Russell take victory in Southeast Asia as the Mercedes driver topped the timesheets in Marina Bay, ahead of Max Verstappen in the Red Bull, with Lando Norris of McLaren finishing third.
– Under the lights of Marina Bay, the Briton held his nerve to take a commanding victory by 5.430 seconds, a result that mirrored Russell’s pole position form on Saturday, as he converted his front-row start into a dominant race lead. Despite a strong start from Verstappen, who briefly threatened through the opening stint, Russell’s calm tyre management and flawless execution through traffic proved decisive.
– Mercedes’ strength was further underlined by rookie Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth after shadowing the frontrunners early on, while Ferrari endured another mixed outing as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton came home sixth and eighth, respectively, with the seven-time champion handed a five-second time penalty post-race. Full article: https://www.total-motorsport.com/2025-f1-singapore-grand-prix-race-results/

PRODUCT ALERT

Health alert due to the presence of metal fragments in a foie confit (liver pate): {Translation, summary}
– The French health authorities issued the warning. Through the European Food Safety Alert Network (RASFF), a warning was issued regarding the presence of metal fragments in foie gras, specifically in Bioporc brand duck liver confit in port wine.
The details of the product involved are:
– Name: Confit de foie de volaille au porto/port-flavored poultry liver confit.
– Brand name: Bioporc.
– Presentation: glass jar with metal lid.
– Unit weight: 120 grams. Batch number: R052a.
– Expiration date: February 28, 2029.
People who have the product affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming it. Product may have various labels, this photo is just an example. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/alerta-fragmentos-metalicos-confit-foie-20251003220726-nt.html

SCAMS

Beware of your bank’s SMS message about a supposed transfer, even if they appear to be sent by your bank– authorities warn of a new scam: {Translation}
– “Use the code to make the transfer of €1,900. If you have not made this transaction, please contact us on the following number.” A text message from our bank asks for two-factor verification to carry out a bank transfer, but alarms are raised because the customer has not made any such transaction. Furthermore, the amount is considerable, which causes even more insecurity. Without hesitation, they call the number provided to stop the operation. And that’s where the scam begins.
– In reality, it’s part of a new ‘smishing’ campaign – fraudulent SMS messages designed to impersonate banks in order to trick customers into calling a fake customer service number, with the aim of completing the scam by persuading them to transfer funds to a false backup account. This was flagged today by the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), which has received reports from several customers who have received these messages.
– According to the institute, these messages may arrive within the thread of messages from our usual bank, though they are actually fraudulent. It’s important to be wary if you don’t recognise the source of the information. “The text of the message contains some inconsistencies in the wording and omits all accents. Clear signs that the SMS could be a scam,” said INCIBE.
– If the user calls the provided number, they will hear a recorded message pretending to be from the bank itself. Later, the user is answered by someone who claims to be from the bank’s security department. To gain the user’s trust, the scammers assure them that no personal or bank details will be requested at any point. Instead, they guide the user to perform certain actions directly from the bank’s official app or website, but ultimately, the user is told to transfer their funds to a ‘security backup account’ to protect their money, resulting in the loss of the transferred amount.
– INCIBE recommends not calling the number provided, blocking the sender, and deleting the message. In case of doubt, always contact the bank through official channels and regularly check account activity to detect unauthorised transactions.
– If any irregularities are found, they also recommend keeping all available evidence of the incident, such as screenshots of the messages and call logs, to use as evidence when filing a report. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/tecnologia/cuidado-mensaje-banco-sobre-supuesta-transferencia-alertan-20250930001321-nt.html

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There will be a raffle of a ham and a bottle of oil (Sunday, 5 pm) and a beer will be given to those who are dressed in typical German costumes (600 in total).
– Music will start on Friday with the performances of Los Delcapo (8 pm), Queen Live (10 pm) and later DJ Worzel.
– On Saturday, the official opening of the day will be at 1 p.m., and then Dúo Corazón & DJ Worzel (1:30 p.m.), Dany Moré (5 p.m.), again Dúo Corazón & DJ Worzel (6 p.m.) will perform while Money Makers will put the finishing touch to the day from ten o’clock at night.
– On Sunday, you can enjoy the performances of Dúo Corazón & DJ Worzel (1 p.m.) and Alikindoy (5 p.m.).

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XXI Edición de la Fiesta del Monfí– Cútar:
[Festival of Andalusian Music, Crafts and Heritage in Cútar]
Sat & Sun, 4 & 5 Oct.
Cútar is transformed into a medieval town to revive the Arab, Jewish and Christian culture that left such a good legacy to the Axarquía. It is a festival that awakens all the senses because its streets are filled with colour, music, dance, smells and rich gastronomy.

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Hiking in the Sierra Nevada:
Sunday, October 05, 2025
Route “Virgen de las Nieves – Borreguiles – Lagunillos – Laguna de las Yeguas – Hoya de lah Mora”
Departure Vélez- Málaga: 07:00 h. Municipal Market Bus Stop (next to the Civil Guard).
Departure Torre del Mar: 07:15 h. Stop at the Tomillar Torre del Mar esplanade.
Route duration: 7 hours approx.
Length: 16.5 kilometres.
Price: 10€. Info & res: https://www.velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=agendadeactividades&id=2912&year=2025&month=10&day=05

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Nerja will celebrate its III Waiters’ Race (Carrera de Camareros): Thursday, 9 October
The start will take place in the arches of the Balcón de Europa (race at 12 noon) and the route will run through the main streets of the centre until ending on Almirante Ferrándiz Street.
As a novelty, this year the modality of relay in pairs is incorporated. Info: https://www.infonerja.com/nerja-celebra-la-iii-carrera-de-camareros-con-premios-y-nueva-modalidad-de-relevos-2/

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SPAIN

The government breaks its word and announces a further delay of the budget: {Translation}
– Pedro Sánchez, once again, breaks his word and violates the constitutional requirement to submit the Public Accounts on time, exposing a government marked by institutional instability. Despite this, the Government continues to downplay the importance of deadlines, even as the time for submission has already expired.
– This breach is made all the more evident following the Prime Minister’s statement at the end of July, during his political year review, in which he pledged to present the 2026 budget. He reaffirmed this commitment on 1 September in his first interview of the current political term.
– By the close of September, the Government tacitly admits that presenting and approving the stability plan, and subsequently the Public Accounts in the Congress of Deputies, before 31 December is unfeasible. This will inevitably result in another automatic extension, once more highlighting the Executive’s inability to meet constitutional deadlines and budgetary commitments. Consequently, the Government prepares to face the coming year with the same General Budgets that have governed 2023, 2024, and 2025, extending yet again the use of accounts belonging to the previous legislature.
– Government sources now turn their focus to the first quarter of the year, claiming negotiations with parliamentary groups are underway “to determine support for the stability plan,” although discussions with Podemos are not advancing as hoped. “We hope to persuade them with budget allocations,” say officials, in response to Podemos’ maximalist demands.
– Second Vice President and Finance Minister María Jesús Montero {pic} stated that if parliamentary groups do not approve the stability plan, “we will present it again, and if it is not approved twice according to the organic law, we will apply the stability objectives we have prepared.”
– The Government is running out of justifications for its repeated breach of constitutional obligations. Officials propose “adapting the interpretation” of the Constitution, which fixes 30 September as the deadline to submit the next year’s budget, to the fragmented nature of the Lower House, revealing a lack of responsibility and willingness to respect the law.
– While rejection of the stability plan does not prevent preparation of the General State Budget, the Executive warns that “if the plan is not approved, it benefits the Central Administration and harms the regional governments,” signalling both coalition partners and the Popular Party, which governs most autonomous communities, with the aim of provoking a parliamentary response. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2025-10-01/el-gobierno-rompe-su-palabra-y-asume-una-nueva-prorroga-de-los-presupuestos-7302387/

AXARQUÍA

The La Viñuela reservoir closes the hydrological year with 71 cubic hectometres, almost 12 less than at the beginning of the summer:
– It is at 43% of its capacity.
Source: https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/resumen/embalses

MALAGA PROVINCE

Free training in Malaga on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía in Málaga has opened registrations for the final two free courses of 2025 in its Training for Employment in 5G Technologies programme, offering 90 places in total. Starting in November, the courses are organised by the Ministry of Employment, Business and Self-Employment with Vodafone and Integra Conocimiento & Innovación. They focus on highly demanded skills such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Smart Cities, and Virtual and Augmented Reality programming.
– Each course runs for 150 hours over eight weeks, blending 80% online classes with 20% in-person tutorials at the National Digital Content Centre, and prioritises unemployed individuals. No prior technical knowledge is required, though applicants must be of legal age, reside in Andalusia, and hold secondary or higher qualifications. The programme, part of Andalusia’s strategy to enhance employability and innovation, will continue in 2026, having already trained nearly 700 Malagueños in advanced technologies.
Info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/empleo…
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/…

EUROPE

Denmark warns that Russia is waging a hybrid war on Europe, as EU leaders gather for security talks:
– Europe is in the middle of a hybrid war waged by Russia and the continent must arm itself, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned on Wednesday as she hosted a summit of European Union leaders in Copenhagen. “I hope that everybody recognizes now that there is a hybrid war and one day it’s Poland, the other day it’s Denmark, and next week it will probably be somewhere else that we see sabotage or we see drones flying,” Frederiksen told reporters.
– Wednesday’s summit comes after a spate of troubling drone incidents at Danish airports and military bases over the last week. Ahead of the meeting, a special radar system was set up at Copenhagen airport to help keep watch. Unidentified drones forced the closure of the airfield a week ago, causing major disruptions. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-drones-russia-defense-security-ukraine-ef7b332d66117beb702aa620b649ebf9

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Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion:
– Officials discovered the bomb threat to Oktoberfest in a letter from the alleged perpetrator. Police searched the fairgrounds for other explosive devices and asked workers to leave the area. Authorities said the festival will be closed at least until 5 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) Wednesday.
– German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said. At least one person’s death was believed to be connected to the explosion at a residential building early Wednesday, which Munich police said was deliberately set on fire and part of a domestic dispute. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-okt…

USA

US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington:
– The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, gruelling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs.
– There was no clear path out of the impasse, while agencies warned that the 15th government shutdown since 1981 would halt the release of a closely watched September employment report, slow air travel, suspend scientific research, withhold pay from U.S. troops and lead to the furlough of 750,000 federal workers.
– Republican President Donald Trump, whose campaign to radically reshape the federal government is already on track to push out some 300,000 workers by December, warned congressional Democrats that a shutdown could clear the path for more job cuts. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-government-begins-shut-down-most-operations-after-congress-fails-advance-2025-10-01/

MIDDLE EAST

Greta Thunberg is in Israeli custody– her flotilla is detained by Israel military after trying to reach Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid:
– The Israeli Navy intercepted the latest flotilla attempting to break the maritime blockade around the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and took Greta Thunberg and other activists into custody. Footage from the scene on the Mediterranean shows the navy vessels intercepting the 47 boats that make up the Global Sumud Flotilla, which organizers say is carrying more than 500 activists, including climate advocate Thunberg.
– The Swedish activist was seen sitting on the ground as Israeli sailors presented her belongings to her so that she could be taken into custody. “Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted on X. “Greta and her friends are safe and healthy.” Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/01/world-news/greta-thunberg-hamas-sumud-flotilla-intercepted-by-israel-yet-again-after-trying-to-reach-gaza/ & X Link

SPORTS

Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of “physical issues”:
– The Spanish world number one hurt his ankle in his opening match at the Japan Open but shrugged off the issue to beat American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Alcaraz subsequently wrote on Instagram that he will not play at the prestigious Shanghai Masters starting this week.
– The main draw of the Rolex Shanghai Masters will start on Wednesday 2 October through to the men’s singles and doubles finals on Sunday 12 October.
Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250930-alcaraz-out-of-shanghai-after-winning-eighth-title-of-season

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Tennis News- Jannik Sinner Thrashes Learner Tien To Win ATP 500 China Open For 21st Title:
– Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday. Although Carlos Alcaraz was the defending champion, Alcaraz did not compete in the 2025 China Open. Full article: https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/sinner-thrashes-tien-to-win-china-open-for-21st-title-9376928

TECH

I’ve Warned Against Using Password Saving Apps- LastPass Warns of Fake Repositories Infecting macOS with Atomic Infostealer:
– LastPass (a password saving app) is warning of an ongoing, widespread information stealer campaign targeting Apple macOS users through fake GitHub repositories that distribute malware-laced programs masquerading as legitimate tools.
– “In the case of LastPass, the fraudulent repositories redirected potential victims to a repository that downloads the Atomic infostealer malware,” researchers said.
– Beyond LastPass, some of the popular tools impersonated in the campaign include Malwarebytes, 1Password, Basecamp, Dropbox, Gemini, Hootsuite, Notion, Obsidian, Robinhood, Salesloft, SentinelOne, Shopify, Thunderbird, and TweetDeck, among others. All the infected GiHub repositories are designed to target macOS systems. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/lastpass-warns-of-fake-repositories.html

SCIENCE

Ancient rock art in Saudi Arabia hints at how humans repopulated desert at end of last ice age:
– Archaeologists discovered three ancient rock art sites, dated to 12,000 years old, in modern-day Saudi Arabia. The art is the earliest evidence of human repopulation of the area after it was deserted in the last ice age.
– The researchers believe the people who made the art were hunter-gatherers, likely travelling from the Levant in the north. The carved images, on massive boulders, suggest fresh water sources started to appear in the previously inhospitable area around the time, allowing people to move in. Several 10,000-year-old archaeological sites have been found dotted across the region, showing it had become more amenable to life by then.
Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-10-01/rock-art-sites-discovered-saudi-arabia-desert-arid-boulders/105831746

OBITUARIES

British Conservationist Jane Goodall, Legendary Chimp Expert, Dies At 91:
– “The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes. She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States,” the organization posted on Instagram. Full article: https://phl17.com/nmw/jane-goodall-legendary-chimp-expert-dead-at-91/

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– Archidona council bans new solar panel installations in bid to protect appearance of historic town centre
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/antequera/the-overbooking-solar-panels-the-historic-centre-20250929080900-nt.html
– Spanish government approves plans for A-7 motorway junction near Caleta de Vélez
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/spanish-government-approves-plans-for-motorway-junction-20251001121810-nt.html
– Fuengirola lines up an extensive range of cultural activities for October
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/fuengirola-lines-up-an-extensive-range-cultural-20251001104152-nt.html
– Twelve simple but spectacular routes to get you started hiking in Malaga {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/twelve-simple-but-spectacular-routes-get-you-20250929095410-nt.html
– Helicopter sightseeing tours take off in capital of Spain’s Andalucía region- Approximately €235 per person
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/helicopter-sightseeing-flights-seville-20250930080836-nt.html

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Nerja Feria 2025: Wed-Mon, 8 to 13 October
Nerja will celebrate its traditional Fair from 8 to 13 October in honour of its Patron Saints, the Virgin of Sorrows and Saint Michael the Archangel.
The programme also includes a full calendar of activities for all audiences, with the solemn procession of the Patron Saints on 10 October.
Fairground rides will have reduced prices from 8 to 12 October, tickets will cost 3.50 euros, and on 13 October, Children’s Day, the price will be 2 euros.
The town centre and the Balcón de Europa will also play a central role during the festivities, hosting the daytime fair and children’s activities.
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Wednesday, 8 October
20:00 – Concert by the Nerja Music Band (Town Hall façade)
20:00 – Proclamation by Proyecto Mandarina (Town Hall façade)
22:30 – Grand Gala of the Queen and Knight 2025 (Plaza de España, free entry)
Thursday, 9 October
23:00 – Concert: María Peláe (Plaza de España, free entry)
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Solemn Procession of the Patron Saints: Virgin of Sorrows and Saint Michael the Archangel (time not specified)
Saturday, 11 October
23:00 – Concert: Javier Medina (Plaza de España, free entry)
Sunday, 12 October
23:00 – Concert: Camela (Plaza de España, free entry)
Monday, 13 October – Children’s Day
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SPAIN

Sanchez Admin Intensifies Attacks On Judiciary Branch- Clear Violation Of Separation Of Powers: {Translation, summary}
– The Sánchez Government is shifting strategy in response to Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s investigation into Begoña Gómez. Rather than defend themselves against the growing evidence of Gómez corruption, the Executive has opted to attack the Judicial System. Initially, Moncloa tried to halt the magistrate through complaints to the General Council of the Judiciary, but these efforts failed. Crucially, Peinado has been granted an extension by the judicial authority, allowing him to remain in office until September 2026, so procedural delays will not force his retirement before the case concludes.
– As the inquiry advances, with the possibility of Gómez facing a jury trial for embezzlement, the Government has recalibrated its tactics. Instead of openly fighting the judge, it now seeks to instrumentalise the proceedings by portraying them as “lawfare” – a campaign of judicial persecution against the Prime Minister. By presenting Peinado’s actions as politically motivated, Sánchez’s circle aims to discredit the case entirely, even when credible evidence emerges, such as Guardia Civil findings about Gómez’s assistant working for her academic projects.
– This strategy raises serious concerns for democracy. By branding all judicial scrutiny as partisan persecution, the Government undermines the separation of powers and erodes public trust in independent oversight. It transforms the courts into a political battlefield, where accountability is dismissed as harassment. Moreover, Gómez’s refusal to attend a hearing last week that the judge specifically required, is interpreted as defiance of the court, this deepens the perception of impunity and widespread corruption around Sánchez.
– In essence, the Government’s attempt to delegitimise the judiciary to shield itself from investigation threatens democratic checks and balances, feeding disillusionment and the corrosive belief that “all politicians are the same.” Source, Spanish: https://www.pressreader.com/spain/abc-1a-edicion/20250930/281818585009818

Editor’s Analysis:
– Recent analyses and reports suggest that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government has supported or initiated several reforms and rhetorical strategies (shift blame, undermine opponents’ credibility, or recast legal scrutiny as persecution) that risk undermining judicial independence and the constitutional separation of powers. For example, the Government has proposed changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure (LECrim) that would shift key investigatory powers from judges to the Public Prosecutor’s Office—an institution appointed and influenced by the executive—thus reducing judicial oversight over corruption cases.
– There have also been formal complaints in the European Parliament and from the General Council of the Judiciary about: persistent political interference in judicial appointments, delays in renewing judicial governance bodies like the CGPJ, efforts to manipulate the selection & confirmation process, and making targeted press releases of questionable accuracy to manipulate public opinion. Such actions, critics argue, grant the executive undue control over the judiciary.
– Together, these moves are viewed by many legal experts and judicial institutions as risking the erosion of the checks and balances that are the foundation of Spanish democracy.
Refs:
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2025-000103_EN.html &
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2025/09/25/spain-under-pedro-sanchez-from-democratic-regeneration-to-degeneration/

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***Highly recommended read for those following Spanish politics***
Spain under Pedro Sánchez – from democratic regeneration to degeneration– a comprehensive analysis:
– Earlier this year, a report by Spain’s Guardia Civil police force revealing abundant evidence of an alleged network of political corruption potentially led by PSOE’s organisational secretary triggered the biggest political crisis in Spain since Pedro Sánchez came to power in June 2018.
– The Prime Minister has appeared several times since then, attempting to downplay the fact that so many people in his immediate circle, including his brother, wife, former vice-president and several top public officials and managers in public companies, are being investigated for corruption offences. In these interventions, in addition to presenting himself as the victim of a deception, Sánchez repeatedly reiterated his commitment to “democratic regeneration” and “the fight against corruption”.
– Continue reading the full article in English here: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2025/09/25/spain-under-pedro-sanchez-from-democratic-regeneration-to-degeneration/

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The Government fails to comply for the third straight year with the obligation to bring the Budget to Congress on time: {Translation, summary}
– For the third year running, the Spanish Government has failed to submit the General State Budget on time, leaving the 2023 budget as the longest-running in history. Essential steps, including presenting the stability framework for 2026–2028 and convening the Fiscal and Financial Policy Council, have not yet been completed. Although the Government has presented an updated macroeconomic outlook, with slightly higher growth projections and strong domestic demand, the absence of a formal budget undermines fiscal planning and policy implementation.
– Opposition figures from the PP accuse the Sánchez administration of violating the Constitution and neglecting parliamentary procedure, warning that delayed budgets will impede investment, particularly as Next Generation EU funds run out in 2026. The ongoing delays expose the persistent political gridlock and invite the risks of governing without an approved annual budget. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/gobierno-incumple-por-tercer-ano-obligacion-llevar-tiempo-los-presupuestos-congreso_6401686_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

How Can You Support a Family (or attract skilled talent) on €450 per week? Teachers at the subsidised school in Andalusia will have salaries between 1,767 and 2,075 euros per month: {Translation, summary}
– For the 2025–2026 academic year, teachers in Andalusia’s subsidised schools will see monthly salaries ranging from €1,767 for primary, early childhood, special education, and first- and second-year ESO teachers, to €2,075 for third- and fourth-year ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training teachers. Additional allowances for seniority will range between €42 and €53 per month, while management roles attract supplements of €302–€443.
– This update is part of the salary equalisation agreement signed in April 2022 between the Andalusian government and employers’ and unions’ organisations, benefiting around 17,000 professionals and costing €47.4 million.
– The current increase adds €14.50 per month for early-stage teachers and €16.50 for higher-level teachers, fulfilling the commitment to total rises of €145 and €165 respectively, distributed over fourteen payments. The adjustments apply to teachers employed under delegated pay arrangements within the region’s subsidised school network. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/profesores-concertada-andalucia-tendran-sueldos_0_2004908801.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Here Come The Free Speech Censors- Malaga launches the European ReTo project to combat hate speech & crimes of intolerance: {Translation, summary}
– Malaga-based CIFAL Málaga, an international training centre under UNITAR, has launched ReTo – Network of Tolerance, an EU-funded project claiming to combat hatred and intolerance. The initiative brings together multiple organisations, including NGOs, journalists’ associations, and the Spanish Olympic Committee, and plans to use artificial intelligence to monitor social media for “hate speech,” categorised by sex, age, ethnicity and sexual orientation.
– While presented as a tool to promote inclusion, the project raises serious concerns about free expression. By policing online discourse and establishing surveillance-backed databases, ReTo risks stifling legitimate debate and dissent, effectively turning cultural, sporting, and journalistic institutions into instruments of social control.
– The initiative also emphasises monitoring cultural and sporting events and promotions, intervening as needed to promote their social engineering goals, but these efforts appear secondary to its core function: monitoring, classifying, and censoring citizens’ speech. With ambitions to expand across Spain and Europe, the programme exemplifies how well-intentioned campaigns against “hate” can quickly slip into broad, intrusive restrictions on personal expression.
– {See photo to view the gang (committee) who have taken it upon themselves to censor your free speech, for the “greater good” as they see it. It’s quite an odd crew– that I wouldn’t trust to walk my dog. -Ed.}
Full article: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/malaga-proyecto-europeo-reto-discurso-delitos-odio_0_2004908703.html

MALAGA CITY

Where’s Their Sense Of Humour? Sex magnets removed from a souvenir shop in the heart of Malaga- “It trivialises violence against women”: {Translation, summary}
– A minor scandal erupted in Malaga when a range of sex-themed souvenir magnets, including images of topless women with the word “Malaga,” were displayed in a busy tourist street. The PP controlled City Council promptly removed them following a complaint from the Women’s Care Team, which condemned the items as sexist and degrading. Officials insisted the magnets had no connection with Malaga and were inappropriate for one of the city’s most touristic streets. The women’s group pressed for sanctions, claiming the products perpetuated stereotypes, trivialised violence against women, and normalised sexual exploitation.
– The shop owners, however, argued that no customers had complained and that the magnets were, in fact, their best-selling items, provoking amusement rather than offence. Even children were seen laughing at the display.
– {Tourists treated the items as harmless fun, yet leftist activists condemned them with grave seriousness, and the right wing PP controlled council went along with it. This episode underscores the lack of humour and misplaced priorities, of both the left & right, by persons of great self-importance, who cannot distinguish an innocent joke from genuine harm, transforming trivial souvenirs into a moral crusade. FUBAR! -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tienda-souvenirs-vende-imanes-sexistas-centro-malaga_0_2004901739.html

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Comic-Con highlights the lack of infrastructure in Malaga to support large events: {Translation, summary}
– The San Diego Comic-Con in Malaga exposed severe shortcomings in the city’s infrastructure and event planning. With 125,000 attendees over four days, the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (Fycma) was overwhelmed, forcing ticket-holders to queue for hours just to gain entry or attend specific activities, resulting in many disappointments. Transport infrastructure, both public and private, failed to handle the surge, revealing long-standing deficiencies in roads, parking, and commuter services.
– Officials, including President Juanma Moreno and Mayor Francisco de la Torre, acknowledged the capacity issues and promised expansions, but experts warn that temporary fixes are insufficient. Political parties and public figures have criticised the mismanagement, with calls to audit decision-making and prioritise citizen experience.
– The event, despite economic benefits estimated at €50 million, left a reputation of chaos, raising questions about Malaga’s readiness to host major international events and highlighting the need for comprehensive infrastructure planning and accountability. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/comic-evidencia-falta-infraestructuras-malaga_0_2004903594.html

TORROX

Torrox asks the Government to prioritise “less stressed areas” to house migrants: {Translation, summary}
– In Torrox, Málaga, controversy surrounds the reception of migrants at the four-star Urban Beach hotel in El Morche, used as a migrant centre since October 2023. Mayor Óscar Medina (PP) criticised the central government for maintaining the facility, claiming it costs 30 million euros and damages local tourism.
– At the September plenary session, the PP used its absolute majority to approve a motion urging Madrid to reorient migrant policy, ensure balanced distribution, and avoid concentrating arrivals in tourist towns.
– Vox opposed the motion, rejecting irregular migration entirely and calling instead for expulsions and strict border control. Its spokesman condemned the PP’s plan as a cosmetic response that fails to address uncontrolled entries.
– The PP, however, argued it supports controlled and supportive immigration and proposed linking migrant reception to rural revitalisation. Councillor Sandra Extremera suggested using disused housing and hotels, with added fiscal, social, and labour incentives to encourage settlement in underpopulated areas.
– {What? Dump thousands of unskilled migrants, who can’t even speak Spanish, into the underdeveloped rural wasteland? The same lands abandoned by local Spaniards who have generational farming and building skills but cannot themselves scratch out a living there? What could go wrong with that? -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/torrox-gobierno-zonas-tensionadas-migrantes-20250929185117-nt_amp.html

MIDDLE EAST

Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza has been accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Hamas is yet to issue an official response:
– In summary, Donald Trump’s new 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza requires several linked steps. First, both Israel and Hamas must agree to an immediate ceasefire, with Israel halting attacks and withdrawing forces to an agreed line. Within 72 hours of acceptance, Hamas must release all hostages, alive or dead. In exchange, Israel will free about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, and return remains of the deceased. Gaza must then be fully demilitarised, with tunnels and weapons destroyed under international monitoring, and Hamas barred from any role in governance. A temporary technocratic Palestinian committee would run Gaza’s services, while an International Stabilization Force and trained local police manage security. Humanitarian aid would flow without interruption, and Gaza’s infrastructure is to be rebuilt. Economic zones would foster growth, and Israel would not annex Gaza. Longer-term, Palestinians could gain self-determination once governance reforms and security guarantees are in place. Read the full text of the 20 point proposal, as provided by the White House, at this link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70155nked7o

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European support for Trump’s plan– France, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands support it, Macron says Hamas MUST comply: {Translation, summary}
– The leaders of Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal have expressed their support for the peace proposal presented on Monday in Washington by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
– French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his appreciation on his Twitter account for Donald Trump’s commitment to ending the conflict in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages. In his statements, Macron urged Hamas, saying that “(The Islamic Resistance Movement) Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan.” Full article: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/mundo/rancia-italia-portugal-paises-bajos-respaldan-plan-paz-trump-gaza/202509300935073145308.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in ATP 500 Tokyo, lets loose a tirade on chair umpire: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won yet another final this Tuesday, this time at the ATP 500 in Tokyo, facing Taylor Fritz. During the match, Carlos became extremely frustrated with the chair umpire, whom he chastised mid-first set over the limited time allowed for recovery and serving.
– The match was very closely contested in the first set when the Spaniard paused after a point that required him to approach the net. Fergus Murphy, the chair umpire, issued a “slow play” warning, which Alcaraz found highly displeasing.
– “Do you think it’s normal that I finish a long point at the net and then hardly have any time to retrieve the balls, with no time to rest? Do you think it’s normal or not? It is obvious you’ve never played tennis in your life,” Alcaraz said, visibly angry.
– After this brief argument (see the exchange in the video), the match continued, and the set proceeded with the same intensity, ultimately being won by Carlos Alcaraz 6–4. Following that tightly contested first set, Alcaraz went on to claim the Tokyo title, again winning 6–4, securing his eighth title of the year. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/deportes/tenis/tremendo-enfado-carlos-alcaraz-con-juez-silla-durante-final-tokio-como-se-nota-que-no-has-jugado-tenis-tu-vida_6401943_0.html & Video Link (You’ll need to turn the volume all the way up to hear the exchange.)

HEALTH

The Patient Ombudsman asks the Public Prosecutor’s Office to investigate delays in breast cancer screening in Andalucia: {Translation, summary}
– The Patient Advocate has called on the Public Prosecutor of Andalusia to investigate the Andalusian Health Service for potential dereliction of duty in the breast cancer early detection programme, citing multiple complaints from patients affected by delays in diagnostic tests. Such delays, the Advocate warns, may worsen the disease, reduce quality of life and increase public healthcare costs.
– The Andalusian Ombudsman confirmed receiving similar complaints, particularly concerning surgical waiting times.
– The Minister of Health, Rocío Hernández, defended the screening programme as essential, noting high participation and the detection of 1,792 potential cancer lesions this year. She acknowledged only four isolated cases of delay “officially documented” by the Ministry and stated that the care pathway is under review, conveniently avoiding the wider issues reported by patients and the Ombudsman.
– Hernández dismissed responsibility as she expressed regret for not being informed sooner and offered apologies, while assuring that the Ministry is investigating possible causes, including limitations in the testing pathway. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/defensor-paciente-fiscalia-retraso-cribado-cancer-mama_0_2004908848.html

SCAMS

Fakebook Scam Tricking Elderly with False AI-Generated Facebook Travel Events on Android & Apple Devices:
– Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Android banking trojan called Datzbro that can conduct device takeover (DTO) attacks and perform fraudulent transactions by preying on the elderly.
– Dutch mobile security company ThreatFabric said it discovered the campaign after users in Australia reported scammers managing Facebook groups promoting “active senior trips.”
– The campaigns specifically focused on elderly people looking for social activities, trips, in-person meetings, and similar events. These Facebook groups have been found to share artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, claiming to organize various activities for seniors. Should prospective targets express willingness to participate in these events, they are subsequently approached via Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, where they are asked to download an APK file from a fraudulent link (e.g., “download.seniorgroupapps[.]com”).
– “The fake websites prompted visitors to install a so-called ‘community application’, claiming it would allow them to register for events, connect with members, and track scheduled activities,” ThreatFabric said.
– Interestingly, the rogue websites have also been found to contain links to download an iOS application, indicating that the attackers are looking to target both Android and Apple.
– Should the victim click on the button to download the application, it either leads to the direct deployment of the malware on their devices, or installs a delayed installer to avoid some security functions.
– Some of the Android apps that have been found distributing Datzbro are listed below, followed by their app ID code:
Senior Group (twzlibwr.rlrkvsdw.bcfwgozi)
Lively Years (orgLivelyYears.browses646)
ActiveSenior (com.forest481.security)
DanceWave (inedpnok.kfxuvnie.mggfqzhl)
– The malware, like other banking trojans, has a wide range of capabilities to record audio, capture photos, access files and photos, and conduct financial fraud through remote control, overlay attacks, and keylogging. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/new-android-trojan-datzbro-tricking.html

TODAY IN ROCK ‘ n’ ROLL HISTORY

Bob Dylan:
– On October 1st, 1965, Bob Dylan appeared at Carnegie Hall (NYC) and introduced his new touring band — Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm. This band would soon become known simply as The Band.

Jimi Hendrix: Two significant October 1st days.
– Jimi made his first UK appearance by jamming with Cream at London Polytechnic, October 1st, 1966. See video clips below.
– Jimi Hendrix was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Seattle, October 1st, 1970.

Jimi Hendrix jamming with Cream at London Polytechnic, October 1st, 1966. Video Link 1

The day Eric Clapton met Jimi Hendrix:
– Jimi got on stage with Cream, ripped into a savage version of “Killing Floor”, and mid-song, while Jimi was doing guitar stunt solos, a stunned Eric just walked off stage. Guests backstage said Eric’s hands were shaking so bad he couldn’t light a cigarette. Video Link 2

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SPAIN

The Mental Health Crisis (I blame smartphones)– The main reason for sick leave in Spain in under-30s, second leading cause for 30+: {Translation, summary}
– Between 2018 and 2023, sick leave in Spain increased across all causes, with mental health exhibiting the most pronounced rise. Among workers under 30, particularly women, mental health accounts for 30% of lost working days.
– For those over 30, it is now the second leading cause of absence, after musculoskeletal pain, and together these two conditions explain over two-thirds of the increase in absenteeism. Incidence per thousand employees rose 64% for mental health and 22% for musculoskeletal pain, while growth in cancer and cardiovascular-related absences was more modest. Long-term cases, lasting over a year, and repeated absences were major contributors to this trend, with mental health prevalence up 147% and musculoskeletal pain up 93%. – Sectors most affected include administrative and auxiliary services, water and sanitation, and healthcare. While Andalucía does not record the highest regional rates of mental health-related sick leave, national trends indicate a growing impact on the workforce, signalling the need for targeted mental health and occupational support measures. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/trabajo/salud-mental-representa-principal-motivo-baja-jovenes-20250929153502-ntrc_amp.html

ANDALUCÍA

Is October 13 a public holiday in Andalucia? Will there be a long weekend? Yes!:
– October arrives, bringing with it one of the national holidays marked in red on the calendar: 12 October, Hispanic Day. However, in 2025 this holiday falls on a Sunday. Many are therefore wondering what will happen: whether the day off will remain on Sunday or be moved to Monday, as occurs with other holidays. In such cases, it is up to each autonomous community to decide.
– This year, five communities are shifting the holiday from 12 to 13 October. Andalucía is among them, meaning that by moving the day to Monday, all eight provinces will enjoy a long weekend, as it combines with the regular weekend break. It is not the only region making this adjustment; Aragón, Asturias, Castilla y León, and Extremadura will do the same. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/que-pasa-13octubre-festivo-andalucia-puente-hispanidad-pilar-20250928155654-nt_amp.html

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The Regional Government introduces an income tax deduction for people with celiac disease: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía has announced a new income tax deduction aimed at supporting coeliac sufferers and their families. From 2026, taxpayers affected by the disease, either directly or through a spouse or child, will be entitled to a €100 deduction in the regional section of income tax. The measure seeks to ease the financial burden of gluten-free diets, with products such as bread and pasta costing up to four times more than conventional equivalents. President Juanma Moreno described the initiative as “a small step, but a step forward,” noting that coeliac disease has no medication and must be controlled entirely through diet. The reform is expected to benefit around 30,000 Andalusians, with an estimated financial impact of nearly €4 million. It forms part of a broader package of tax cuts for 2026, which also covers rental housing, pet ownership, and participation in sporting activities. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/junta-implanta-deduccion-fiscal-irpf-enfermos-celiacos-20250929093527-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The ex-storm Gabrielle leaves light showers on the coast and mountains of Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The storm ex-Gabrielle, once feared to bring severe downpours to Malaga, proved far weaker than forecast. The warning was lifted on Sunday evening, signalling that the rainfall would be far less than initially expected, as the system shifted northwards towards the Valencian Community, where the impact was greater. In Malaga province, notable rain was recorded in the humid enclave of Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja, which received 16 litres per square metre, while other locations such as Cortes de la Frontera, Pujerra, Fuente Piedra, and Jubrique registered between 4 and 10.
– In many areas the rain was light, and in the capital barely perceptible. Forecasts suggest showers could persist until 6 p.m. Monday, and possibly again Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly overnight. Daytime temperatures hover around 25 degrees, with unusually warm nights above 20, while the weekend outlook points to sunnier skies and highs of 27–28.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/borrasca-exgabrielle-deja-aguaceros-leves-costa-serrania-20250929105045-nt_amp.html

TORROX

The new judicial headquarters of Torrox opens a battle front between PP and PSOE: {Translation, summary}
– The long-delayed construction of new courts in Torrox has sparked a political dispute between the PP-led municipal government and the PSOE opposition. The PSOE, represented by Josele Aguilar and Mari Nieves Ramírez, accused the Junta de Andalucía and Mayor Óscar Medina of discriminating against Torrox, claiming residents were expected to provide land and fund the building, unlike other municipalities such as Torremolinos, that were Junta financed. They argued that the current 19th-century courthouse is inadequate and demanded fair treatment from the Junta.
– The PP, through Paula Moreno, countered that the agreement is highly beneficial: the Town Hall advances the construction costs, but the Junta will pay an annual fee of €205,000 over 30 years, totalling over €6.2 million. This reimburses the initial investment and provides an additional return, equivalent to €1.50 for every euro invested. The former court building will return to municipal use, improving public services. The project, pending for decades, is now proceeding under PP management despite PSOE opposition. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nueva-sede-judicial-torrox-abre-frente-batalla-20250924215633-nt_amp.html

NERJA

Nerja Town Council will replace the awnings on the shopping streets in the town centre: {Translation}
– Nerja’s Governing Board has given initial approval to a €434,395 project to renew the awnings of the town centre’s main commercial streets. Fully financed with EU NextGeneration funds, the initiative is part of the “Sustainable Nerja” plan. The project is open for public consultation for 20 working days before final approval and tendering.
– Mayor José Alberto Armijo explained that the new awnings will provide shade, create a more pleasant atmosphere for walking, and boost local trade during the summer months. Councillor for Trade Antonio López called the project a key step for both commerce and tourism, stressing its impact on visitor experience. Streets to benefit include Pintada, Puerta del Mar, Almirante Ferrándiz, Hernando de Carabeo, Diputación Provincial, El Barrio and Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-renovara-los-toldos-de-las-calles-comerciales-del-centro/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A 76-year-old man dies in head-on collision in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation}
– A head-on collision between two cars on the A-356 road in Vélez-Málaga has left one person dead this Monday at noon, as confirmed by 112 Andalusia. A 76-year-old man died in the collision. Three other men were injured and have been evacuated to the Hospital de la Axarquía
– According to the Andalusian Emergency Agency (EMA), the accident occurred on the 12:30 p.m. at kilometre 38 of the A-356. First responders rescued a person trapped in one of the vehicles and later transfered him to the Hospital de la Axarquía. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/fallece-un-hombre-en-una-colision-en-velez-malaga/

UKRAINE WAR

Israel abandons neutrality in Ukraine conflict– Sends US-made Patriot anti-missile defence systems to Ukraine:
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday that Israel for the first time had sent a US-made Patriot anti-missile defence system. “The Israeli [Patriot] system is operating in Ukraine. It has been operating for a month. We will receive two Patriot systems in the fall,” Zelensky told reporters as he returned from the UN summit, where he met Trump. Kyiv is scrambling to beef up its air defences to repel daily Russian barrages of drones and missiles, especially ahead of winter, with heating infrastructure a frequent target of the attacks.
– Israel, despite close ties with the United States, has tried to stay out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict but has sought cordial relations with Moscow in part due to its historic influence in neighbouring Syria. However, Russia’s role there has diminished since Islamist-led fighters toppled veteran leader Bashar al-Assad in December. {Russia is a supporter of Iran, an enemy of Israel. So it makes sense to Israel to support Ukraine over Russia. The issue is further complicated by the large number of Russians residing in Israel. -Ed.}
– Israel has still been adamant it will not share with Ukraine its state-of-the-art Iron Dome defence system built with US support that has proved crucial in shooting down incoming missiles in Israel’s own ongoing war. Full article: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/09/28/russia-warns-nato-as-ukraine-secures-patriot-defenses_6745849_4.html

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Assessing Reports That Ukraine Is Preparing A False Flag Drone Provocation Against NATO:
– Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova raised global awareness of Hungarian media reports about a planned Ukrainian false flag drone provocation against NATO in her Telegram post on Friday. She hyperlinked to one of the outlets, Pesti Srácok, a little more than two hours after they published their editorial. It ended by citing unspecified Telegram posts about Ukraine’s plans to bomb logistics hubs in Poland and Romania with captured Russian drones and then blame Moscow.
– Accordingly, there’s no solid intelligence about this, just social media reports that were picked up by the Russian Foreign Ministry and amplified by their spokeswoman. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that such a scenario isn’t credible, especially given the larger context. Full article: https://korybko.substack.com/p/assessing-reports-that-ukraine-is

SPORTS

Tennis News– Frustrated Alcaraz survives Ruud scare to reach final:
– World number one Carlos Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz in the Japan Open final after coming from behind to beat Casper Ruud in Tokyo. The Spaniard dropped the opening set – the first he has dropped so far in the tournament – but recovered to beat the Dane 3-6 6-3 6-4.
– It was Alcaraz’s 66th win of the season and he is the fourth male player in history after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to reach nine successive ATP-level finals.
– Second seed Fritz, who defeated Alcaraz in the Laver Cup last week, beat compatriot Jenson Brooksby 6-4 6-3 in the other semi-final. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cr7012742emo

REAL ESTATE

Bare ownership sales in Malaga– how you can snap up a property at half the market value:
– This type of financing scheme occasionally appears among the numerous listings posted on real estate websites in Spain. It combines the interests of the buyer, who purchases below market price in exchange for having to wait to enjoy their property until the seller dies, with those of the vendor, who obtains liquidity and retains the right of usufruct, meaning they can live in and enjoy their home for as long as they live.
– You only have to take a look at the web portal Idealista to see some examples where, under the heading of ‘Ideal for investors’, there is bare ownership property for sale at prices far below their current value: “In El Ejido (Malaga), a 90-square-metre property valued at 290,000 euros in exchange for a lump sum payment of 141,000 euros. The usufructuary, a 65-year-old man, will continue to use the property until his death”, reads the advert.
– This is an option with pros and cons for both parties. Normally, the seller (usufructuary) is an elderly person, with no direct descendants to inherit the house and who is looking to supplement a modest pension. For the buyer (bare owner) the house can be an investment for the future, as it would otherwise not be possible to obtain it at such a reasonable price. In some cases, it can be up to 50% or 60% cheaper. The savings are greater the younger the seller, as the buyer will likely have to wait longer to enjoy it.
– In return, the property, if in a sought-after area, will probably appreciate in value over the years. Furthermore, maintenance and service costs are borne by the usufructuary until his or her death, although this depends on the agreement reached between both parties. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/bareownership-half-price-property-sales-20250929080948-nt.html

HEALTH

Doctors are going on a second national strike this Friday to defend their own Framework Statute: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish doctors will stage a second national strike this Friday, demanding a dedicated Medical Statute instead of the government’s proposed general health worker framework. The walkout, called by CESM and SMA unions, follows June’s strike and will include a protest march in Madrid.
– For patients, the impact will be significant: many hospital and primary care appointments risk being delayed or cancelled, while emergency and essential services will remain covered by minimum staffing levels. Doctors argue the real crisis is not a shortage of physicians but poor working conditions driving them away from public healthcare.
– The unions’ demands include shorter shifts, voluntary on-call duties, better rest and retirement conditions, and recognition of medical responsibility with higher pay grades. Until these are addressed, further strikes remain likely, prolonging disruption to patient care. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-medicos-van-segunda-huelga-nacional-viernes-defender-estatuto-marco-propio-20250929140518.html

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The family of a patient in Seville who died from COVID-19 has been awarded €283,612 in compensation for SAS “malpractice”: {Translation, summary}
– The Administrative Court No. 11 in Seville has ruled that the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) must pay 283,612 euros to the family of a 55-year-old man who died from COVID-19-related bilateral pneumonia. The court found that medical care constituted “malpractice,” as no additional tests were performed nor hospital admission arranged during the early stages of the illness. Initially, the patient attended La Merced Hospital with a fever but no breathing difficulties; a chest X-ray proved inconclusive, and no blood oxygen measurement was recorded.
– He was discharged with paracetamol and advised to return if symptoms worsened. Five days later, he returned severely ill and was transferred to Valme Hospital, where he soon died. SAS contested liability, citing inherent disease risk and possible lack of vaccination, but the court confirmed a direct causal link between inadequate care and death. Compensation is allocated among the widow and two children, with interest from the administrative claim date. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-indemnizada-283612-euros-familia-paciente-sevilla-fallecer-covid-mala-praxis-20250929112543.html

TECH

The Digital Gulag Is Being Erected Before Your Very Eyes– With Pedro Sanchez Leading The Way:
– At the WEF 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presented a vision for the digital future that should send a chill down the spine of every free citizen. Framed as a solution to online harms, his proposal is, in reality, a blueprint for a panopticon of digital control, perfectly aligned with the globalist agenda of the World Economic Forum.
– What Sánchez Said: He called for an end to online anonymity, demanding that every social media profile in Europe be linked to a state-issued “European Digital Identity Wallet.” He compared the internet to public streets, arguing that just as one cannot drive without a license plate, one should not post online without a state-verified ID.
– What Sánchez Is Really Saying: He is declaring that the digital public square– the last truly global space for free, unvetted discourse– must be brought under the direct supervision of the state.
– His rhetoric is a masterclass in misdirection: “Fighting misinformation” is code for establishing a verifiable identity for dissent. Under this system, any opinion deemed inconvenient by the authorities can be traced directly back to the citizen who voiced it. “Ending cyber-harassment” is the pretext for ending digital privacy. The principle that one can speak without fear of state retribution is being reclassified as “impunity.” “Pseudonymity” is a Trojan horse. It offers the illusion of a nickname while ensuring that a government database holds the key to your real identity, accessible whenever “public authorities” deem your speech a “crime.” This is not pseudonymity; it is state-mandated identity registration for speech.
– This is the ultimate goal of the WEF’s “Great Reset” and “Digital ID” agenda: not safety, but control. It creates a system where participation in modern society is contingent on accepting a government-issued digital leash. The threat of being “banned or prosecuted” for undefined crimes will inevitably lead to self-censorship, silencing legitimate criticism and neutralizing opposition.
– Sanchez’s second proposal– to “force open the black box of algorithms”– completes the picture. It is not about transparency for users, but about regulatory capture for the state. The goal is for governments to dictate what content is amplified and what is suppressed, shaping public opinion under the guise of managing “the public conversation.”
– This is not the path to a safer internet. It is the path to a sterile, state-managed internet where freedom is traded for the false promise of security. The globalist elite at the WEF are not solving the problems of the digital age; they are exploiting them to build the architecture of control. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/digital-gulag-being-erected-your-very-eyes
{At the WEF 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presented a vision for the digital future that should send a chill down the spine of every free citizen: Framed as a solution to online harms, his proposal is, in reality, a blueprint for a panopticon of digital control. X Link }

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Meta officially expands facial recognition in Europe to combat identity theft on Facebook, soon to include Instagram: {Translation, summary}
– Meta has officially introduced facial recognition in the EU, including Spain and the UK, to counter scams involving celebrity impersonation on Facebook and, soon, Instagram. Fraudsters increasingly use fake adverts with celebrity images to steal money or personal information. The system compares suspicious account photos with verified public figures and removes false accounts in real time, improving security for all users.
– Average users may also encounter new prompts to use facial recognition when recovering hacked accounts, as Meta expands its video selfie option. This requires the legitimate account holder to submit a real video, preventing AI-generated forgeries and ensuring faster, more reliable account recovery. By combining protection against impersonation and enhanced account recovery, Meta aims to reduce fraud while introducing a new layer of responsibility and verification for everyday users across its platforms. Meta has confirmed it will arrive on Instagram in the “coming months”, but it is not yet active there. {How long before that Meta data base of verified photos with names attached ends up for sale on the dark web? The first buyers will of course be the facial recognition services companies; they would just love to expand their own facial databases. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/ciberseguridad/noticia-meta-extiende-oficialmente-reconocimiento-facial-europa-combatir-suplantacion-identidad-facebook-20250929143407.html

FINANCIAL

The Euribor will rise in September after the ECB’s pause with rates but mortgage holders will still save 809 euros a year: {Translation, summary}
– The 12-month Euribor, Spain’s benchmark for variable mortgages, will close September around 2.17%, marking a second monthly rise. The European Central Bank’s decision to pause rate cuts has pushed the index up, though borrowers will still see savings because the Euribor remains below last year’s level. Annual reviews of an average €168,363 mortgage will bring reductions of about €67 monthly, while semi-annual reviews yield smaller gains. The ECB’s rapid cuts, from 4% to 2% in a year, have already cheapened mortgages, sparking competition among banks as the housing market expands. Analysts expect 2025 to record 720,000 home sales and over 480,000 mortgages, the strongest in a decade. Experts see the Euribor stabilising around 2%, with Bankinter projecting 2.15%–2.25% through 2027. Deeper falls would need stronger ECB action in response to global risks, especially US tariffs. Debate within the ECB suggests possible further easing by December, while Federal Reserve moves remain critical. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/euribor-subira-septiembre-tras-pausa-bce-con-los-tipos-pero-los-hipotecados-se-ahorraran-aun-809-euros-ano_6373024_0.html

RELIGION

Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday night at the age of 101:
– Nelson died at his home in Salt Lake City, the church announced. Born in Salt Lake City in 1924, Nelson joined the religion in young adulthood. He was a doctor at the age of 22 and served a two-year Army medical tour of duty during the Korean War before resuming a medical career that included being director of thoracic surgery residency at the University of Utah.
– The next president of the faith, known widely as the Mormon church, was not immediately named, but is expected to be Dallin H. Oaks, per church protocol. He is the next longest-tenured member of the church’s governing Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Photo: Rick Bowmer. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/mormon-president-russell-m-nelson-obituary-d23fed7544364adf8453613fa761981d

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