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Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
Many jobs were cancelled due to the pandemic and these customers need to contact me to reschedule when they feel comfortable having me on site. I am expecting to be extremely busy catching up over the next few months so new and existing customers should start booking now even if you dont want the work done for weeks or even months to avoid disappointment. I will be working on a first come first served basis.
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Electrical work and Plumbing – I have a UK qualified electrician/plumber to call on should you require this type of work.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
nikash2 at hotmail dot com
or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free.

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again and what better way to let them know you
have re-opened and are ready…A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia
…so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Fast and Professional Translation Service: Do you need assistance with translation or similar issues? I am an English young lady that has lived, been schooled and worked in Spain for many years, please contact me if I may be of help to you. Reasonable rates depending on work required.
Georgia, Cómpeta
0034 671 122 787 or
gstepien@hotmail.co.uk

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Are you having soil erosion issues after all the recent rain?
Vetiver is the perfect solution with the 3 – 4 metre root system.
The plant is non invasive, grows rapidly and once established it needs very little water.
We are finally open again for business. We are still not permitted to have visitors at our nursery but we can ship plants via post or we can deliver locally.
Our first day of shipping was Monday and we shipped 2,000 plants to various locations in Spain, Portugal, and Hungary.
We have plenty of Vetiver in stock. Right now the soil is nice and damp and the weather is starting to heat up so it is the perfect time to plant.
We also have Lemon Grass, Moringa Seedlings and Organic Moringa Powder.
Moringa, also known as the “Miracle Tree”, has many nutritional and health benefits. If you have ever been to a Thai Restaurant you have probably had Lemon Grass.
Lemon Grass grows easily and quickly. Take a look at our website or go directly to the two links below. If you have any questions please contact us either by email or phone.
David or Anna
www.vetiverspain.com
Cell: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Vetiverspain Moringa page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/moringa-oleifera-.html
https://www.vetiverspain.org/lemon-grass.html

For Sale: Sterwins LawnMower. Sterwins PLM1-51B150.4 Lawnmower For Sale. Series 625E. 150cc.Boxed. For Sale in Leroy Merlin at 299 Euros. Asking price 120 Euros.
Contact Kevin. Canillas De Albaida.
E mail kevin.greensmith@ gmail.com. Or WhatsApp 634328089.

For Rent: Garage – Store room for Rent
I rent a garage of 15 Square meters in Nerja, in Capistrano Beach area for 60 euros/ monthly. It is not underground for this reason it is perfect to store things, too. It gets fresh air directly from the street.
If you are interested you can contact Mrs.Chika at 658.569.700 e-mail chika2830@hotmail.com

Free DVDs: Fifty-odd DVDs, some box sets. Having a clear out. Whoever would like to have them must take the lot. Puente Don Manuel area but can meet at El Ingenio car park by arrangement. Tel. 655640862. Mary.

Recommendations & Requests

Gardener: Recommendation for Conrad de Susa (and SPW Construction). My wife and I have been living near Competa for nearly six years and before finding SPW on Digamextra, we went through umpteen so-called builders. The same thing occurred in our long search for a real gardener. Again, thanks to an ad we published in digamextra about a month ago, we had gone through at least five so-called gardeners. The ad produced 4 phone calls and from them, we chose an Englishman named Conrad. He is a professional gardener, as he has a degree in horticulture. As I am handicapped, I can’t do much to help my wife, and the garden, which we both love so much, is no exception. Within a month, Conrad has literally transformed it into a small paradise. The first day, he went around the garden to have a first look, and he named off all the plants, flowers and trees that had managed to ”survive” until then. He came up with original ideas, installed an irrigation system, and provided my wife with invaluable information to help her manage the garden in his absence. We even have tomatoes and French beans popping their little leaves up from under the soil. He provided original, safe, and amazingly cheap solutions to get rid of those pesty insects and ants that were invading and killing off so many plants. We are weed-free as well. In addition, Conrad has helped with our swimming pool and done odd jobs around the house that I can no longer accomplish.
So, if you are looking for a real gardener, we highly recommend Conrad. He lives in the Archez/Competa area, but can travel to others. He can be reached on: 622396579.
Kind regards from Paul in Competa. puchkauzon1 At gmail d0t com

Squealing water heater, solution needed: We live in a small community and have an electric water heater that squeals almost continually. We have had an electrician and two plumbers out, and even when we unplug it the squealing continues. Much worse in the warmer weather. The plumbers told us it is the community pump causing the problem, I’ve been to the administrator who denies this. Help Please!
Thankyou, Valerie. El. Morche.
vjfahey0@gmail.com.

Calling all singers, musicians!: At Bar Familia, a music festival for all performers to come and showcase there music! This is a whole day event starts at 1pm you can come and busk sell any CDs and promote yourself for future gigs offered in this bar!
This is the start of there music for the summer and they are looking for new acts.
Any information needed feel free to pm me!
I’ll be there all day and performing myself so excited for this! Hopefully see you there! Xx
Saturday July 25th at Bar Familia, Riogordo.
More info: FB link

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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources: There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.

For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Coronavirus Cluster Detected in Malaga: This Tuesday, the Ministry of Health has reported that a “cluster” of coronavirus infections has been detected in Malaga, as nine people have tested positive by PCR tests.
The outbreak has been detected in the Red Cross Reception, Emergency and Referral Center in Malaga, and a hundred cases are currently being followed up. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/23/coronavirus-cluster-detected-in-costa-del-sols-malaga-as-almost-a-dozen-new-cases-appear-in-the-red-cross-centre/

As lockdown lifts, Barcelona’s plants enjoy a day at the opera: Seated in the plush red seats of the stalls, the dress circle and the boxes were an eye-catching array of 2,292 ficus trees, palms and Swiss cheese plants, their verdant green contrasting with the ornate gold columns and mouldings of the auditorium. PHOTO:AFP
Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20200623/as-lockdown-lifts-barcelonas-plants-enjoy-a-day-at-the-opera

New Privacy Features Added to the Upcoming Apple iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur: Apple users should read the plain language, step by step, with pics, summary of the 8 items you should be aware of. Monday, the world’s most valuable company announced the next versions of its operating systems – iOS 14 for iPhones, iPadOS 14 for iPads, watchOS 7 for Apple Watches, and macOS Big Sur for MacBooks – with new features and enhancements. Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/ios14-macos-big-sur-privacy.html

Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19, says ‘extremely sorry’ to others: Novak Djokovic, the men’s world number one tennis player, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and then apologised to all individuals who contracted the virus after playing in an exhibition tournament he organised in Serbia and Croatia. Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, Croatia’s Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki have previously tested positive after playing in Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition tournament. The tournament witnessed packed stands during the opening leg in Belgrade, players hugging at the net, playing basketball, posing for pictures and attending press conferences together. Djokovic, 33, organised nights out in Belgrade for the players and pictures and videos of him dancing with the other participants at his event were posted on social media. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tennis-djokovic/djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-says-extremely-sorry-to-others-idUSKBN23U1UX

Here’s the video of them partying a few days before playing. No precautions at all.https://t.co/cAJ22g7JJu

— Johnny Overland (@johnny_overland) June 23, 2020

Wildfire: Andalucia’s first big wildfire of the season has left 180 hectares of the Costa Almeria’s Sierra Cabrera mountains scorched, but there are no reports that anyone was hurt or that property was damaged. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/23/watch-andalucias-first-big-wildfire-of-the-season-leaves-180-hectares-of-mountain-terrain-scorched-on-the-costa-almeria/

Saudi to allow only approximately 1,000 pilgrims to perform hajj: Saudi Arabia announced on Monday it would hold a “very limited” hajj this year, as it moves to curb the biggest coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf. The decision marks the first time in Saudi Arabia’s modern history that Muslims outside the kingdom have been barred from performing the hajj, which last year drew 2.5 million pilgrims. Saudi Arabia will allow around 1,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom to perform the hajj this year, a minister said Tuesday, after it announced the ritual would be scaled back due to coronavirus. Full story: https://www.france24.com/en/20200623-saudi-to-allow-around-1-000-pilgrims-to-perform-hajj-minister

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The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline

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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
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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DigameXtra No. 1661 Tuesday, June 23rd 2020

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By Naythan

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The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.

What’s On

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Potters Bar & Terrace: This week’s entertainment. New for Monday’s the one and only Mike Bond, entertaining you on the terrace. Free tapas throughout, so don’t prepare dinner as you won’t go home hungry! Reserve your table as places limited. Tel. 685435767
Tuesday 8pm Quiz
Wednesday 7pm Live Music, 3 course tapas Special €10
Friday 7pm Live Music with Paul Lockey, TexMex Special €10

CANCELLED Due to Covid-19, Noche de San Juan 2020. It’s normally celebrated on June 23rd, St. John’s Eve and the day of the summer solstice.
The delegate of the Junta de Andalucia in Malaga, Patricia Navarro, has asked residents on the Costa del Sol to be prudent and responsible this Tuesday on San Juan.
All official celebrations of San Juan have been cancelled; undoubtedly, some residents will try to go to the beach to carry on with their traditions. Navarro insists that this year San Juan will be “atypical” because “the recommendations on behalf of the Junta made to all the municipalities is that all parties and activities be suspended.”
Not only will these activities be suspended, but most likely, municipalities will prohibit people on the beach past their closing times. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/22/costa-del-sol-asks-residents-in-malaga-to-be-prudent-and-responsible-on-this-san-juan/

Reopening Friday- Richi’s Pollo Asador, mini-market, fresh bread and cafe in Torrox Costa: Open Sundays all day. Closed Thursdays. Hours 8am – 10pm approx. Rotisserie chicken, burgers and many dishes for take-away or meals. Need to feed a crowd on short notice? Come get a roast chicken, a few assorted family sized “racions” and a few loaves of fresh bread. No cooking, easy cleanup. Fresh local produce, baked goods, dried fruits, deli items, sweets and campo eggs in the mini-market. Full menu and tapas plus Menu del Dia. Try the “flaming chorizo on a skewer” tapa for a spicy treat cooked in a ceramic pig mini bbq on the bar. Av Garcia Penalver BLQ 77, Torrox Costa (behind the library). Tel.951 38 90 73 ; FB Link

Arts & Crafts Market: Come along to Bar Atila, this Thursday to enjoy and browse a superb selection of stalls including art, shabby chic, homemade cakes and savouries, confectionery, gift stall and much more. 10.30 am – 1.30pm
Calle Buena Vista 9, Puente Don Manuel, 663 393 987

End the Lockdown Party: The Ginger Pig, Coin. Live music by New Tricks. Saturday 27 June 9pm. Table reservations recommended. Tel 636 187 221

Noche de San Juan party: Shaggy’s Bar, Tuesday 23 June 8pm. Fuengirola.
FB link

Midnight Mechanics @ Bar Atila: Sat., 11 July, 9pm.
Calle Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel, 29713 Alcaucín
Tel +34 663 39 39 87

Hemingway’s in Nerja: We are reopening July 1st. From 2 pm until 10pm initially. Looking forward to seeing you all. Social distancing in place.
+34 638 91 60 59

The Beer Garden: Coming events.
Wed 24th 7-10pm Ella Ray
Fri 26th 5-8pm Green Dogs
Avenida Mediterraneo, corner of Chaparil, Nerja 29780
Tel 34 633 73 84 74

Special edition of ´Jazz en la Costa´ Almunecar: Diputación de Granada and the Almuñecar Town Hall have prepared a special edition of ´Jazz en la Costa´, with the objective of supporting the cultural and tourism sector of Almuñecar. Location is Parque El Majuelo. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm.
-July 22, Costa Jazz Quartet
-July 23 MAP, an extraordinary sound journey.
-July 24 you can enjoy musicians who are part of the exclusive and historic cast of jazz pioneers in Spain including the pianist, Chano Domínguez
-July 25, The finishing touch will be given by Andrea Motis, the trumpeter, composer and vocalist
Fest website: http://www.jazzgranada.es/festival-jazz-en-la-costa/jazz-en-la-costa-programa-2-2-2/
Tickets Info: http://www.jazzgranada.es/festival-jazz-en-la-costa/jazz-costa-venta-de-entradas-2-2/

Pianist Paloma Herrero Ocaña: Performs a charity concert entitled ‘Melodías de una cuarentena’ on Saturday, June 27, at 8.30pm, at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar.
Tickets have been set at €3 and can be purchased at the Fridas Shop up until one hour before the start of the concert. Photo:Ayuntamiento de Almuñecar Reference: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/piano-concert-at-casa-de-cultura-to-kickstart-almunecars-cultural-events-in-axarquia

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
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 vehicles down to small single items;
Courier Services;
Man & Van services;
Packing, including supply of packing materials;
UK Home shopping with UK delivery address;
Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain;
Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered; and,
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

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
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440 Scott/Arenas
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk ; Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Mixing Desk. A T.Mix 1622fx analogue mixing desk is offered for sale at €40. The desk has 4 mic inputs and 4 other stereo inputs or 12 mono inputs. Eq on all channels. 16 variable inbuilt effects. Used almost entirely at home and in really good condition. Can be seen working if required. English manual included. For fuller details contact me for a .pdf of the manual. Reason for sale – downsizing.
Adrian Woodward, Location Caleta de Velez.
email: bishopridley@outlook.com , Tel: 660576506.

For Sale: Wheelchair with cushion Low mileage. Please note the user of this chair will need to be pushed. 75 Euros. Derek, Archez area
dereksvillas at Hotmail dot CO dot Uk , Tel. 690 066 309.

For Sale: Pebble Art. Are you looking for a special gift? Or simply want to treat yourself after all those days of confinement!
I will have a stall at the Bar Atila Craft Market this coming Thursday (see What’s On Section for details).
I am also taking custom orders.
Hope to see you there. 10.30am – 1.30pm
Lynn, Puente Don Manuel
lynnandseanh AT yahoo D0T co d0t uk
https://www.facebook.com/pebble.art.studio/

For Sale: Digital video camera. Panasonic Model nv-ds29b, complete with two 60 minute tapes, remote control, battery charger 2 batteries 800 m/amp and 1700 m/amp. Includes carry bag and instruction manual. All in vgc. Price €35
Contact Mike 618408790 Competa area.
email mcauliffe99@hotmail.com

For Sale: Fiat Punto 2004 as I’m in need of a larger car. It has only done 49,600 km. Just had a full service and ITV. Four new tires and well looked after. Price: €2,600 Please contact Francisco. Located in Cómpeta.
email fran.mm23@outlook.es or Whatsapp me on 643 11 69 14. More photos available

Recommendations & Requests

Man with a van: I would like to recommend man with a van (John Walker). 622067357. We used him to move our belongings from Torrox Costa to La Herradura, he had help with one man another John, they were very professional and got everything moved and put where we wanted them and no breakages. He gave us a quote and kept to the price, it took 5 hours and he charged for 5 hours. So good on you John.
Ianmaryespada@gmail.com.tel 625721907. Ian / Mary

Spanish Subsidy: I have some land that I would like to plant Mangos on. Can anyone offer me some information about whether the Spanish government are still giving subsidies for this and what the process is to get one?
Thanks in advance. Simon, Torrox
simonnorman479@gmail.com

Health food Shop Torre del Mar: Very good organic shop with an excellent selction of fresh regional products (vegetables and fruit). But in addition to the fresh products they also offer many other organic things. The most important: super fair prices and this shop is run by a very lovely and helpful couple! Great products + Great energy!
Shop info: c/ Infantes 29, Tel 672 244 282
Anne / Torrox , anne-kathrin.ruth AT gmx dot ch

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Torremolinos town hall has announced the cancellation of almost all of the large-scale events planned for July, August and September: Suspended events include San Juan, the Festival of Santa María del Mar, the Latin Music Festival, the open-air summer cinema season, and the Romería de San Miguel, one of the biggest pilgrimages in Spain. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/19/torremolinos-scales-down-summer-20200619115131-v.html

Missing Any Chrome Browser Extensions? This may explain it: Google recently removed 106 more extensions from its Chrome Web Store after they were found illegally collecting sensitive user data. The extensions in question posed as utilities offering capabilities to convert files from one format to the other, among other tools for secure browsing, while relying on thousands of fake reviews to trick unsuspecting users into installing them. The search giant, in response to the disclosures, has deactivated the problematic browser extensions.
Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/chrome-browser-extensions-spying.html

Apple switches to its own chips for Mac computers as it adds features, privacy controls: This brings the Mac into line with the company’s iPhone and iPads, which already use Apple-designed chips. The move will give software developers for Apple’s largest pool of third-party apps – those built for iPhones and iPads – new access to its laptops and desktop for the first time. As with previous Macs, the new Apple-chipped machines will remain able to download software from outside Apple’s official app stores, in contrast to iPhones and iPads, which for the most part can only run software from Apple’s stores. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-developers/apple-switches-to-its-own-chips-for-mac-computers-as-it-adds-features-privacy-controls-idUSKBN23T1IH

‘Astonishing’ giant circle of pits found near Stonehenge: The circle of pits is significantly larger than any comparable prehistoric monument in Britain. Researchers have found 20 shafts, but estimate there may have been more than 30 originally. Each one is about 5 metres deep and 10 metres across.
The new discovery shows a 2-km (1.2-mile) wide circle of shafts surrounding a settlement at Durrington Walls, which also included a henge, or circular structure, made of timber posts. The site is located about 3.2 km northeast of Stonehenge and evidence suggests the pits date back to the same period, some 4,500 years ago. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-stonehenge/giant-circle-of-shafts-discovered-close-to-stonehenge-idUSKBN23T0RW

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DigameXtra No. 1660 Monday, June 22nd 2020

On June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 By Naythan

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Beaches in Torrox host a recycling awareness campaign: Information booths will be present at Ferrara Beach on Wednesday, July 22 and at El Morche on Friday, July 31.

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo: This week TALK RADIO EUROPA (TRE radio) has broadcast an interview with our school Malagalingo in english language.
Do not miss it!!
You can listen to it in the link below. Visit our website for online class details.
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CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

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 unrivaled 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
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
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– Plastering, woodwork and floor leveling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. 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.
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Winter sun rental! from BluCee – Post full lockdown, we are now offering all previous services including property viewings and holiday rentals.
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental!
Apartment Africa in Castell de Ferro, Costa Tropical is available for rent winter.
October 2020 to end of April 2021, rental from 3 to 6 months, €550 per month plus electricity usage.
This lovely apartment is front line beach. It has two bedrooms, spare room with a desk, bathroom, open plan living / dining room with lovely views of the beach and sea.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Africa
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For Sale: Dining room furniture. For sale due to house move.
-As a set- extending table and 6 upholstered chairs, glass fronted cabinet and sideboard (will split) For quick sale only €200.
-TV cabinet same style €25. Buyer to collect. Almayate Playa. Near Torre del Mar. Pease telephone or WhatsApp Jean. 666819623. More fotos on request.

For Sale: Welsh dresser in good condition. Size 160cm wide – 36cm deep – 195cm high. Top and bottom parts do separate for easy transport. Small hole in rear (where TV cable went through). Buyer collects. You will need couple of strong men to lift it. Ornaments etc not included!! 80 euros – we are in Alcaucin near Venta La Parra. Phone/Email Des 633410906 / marshallfoxphoto@hotmail.com

Wanted: Rental Accommodation. Hi, I’m looking for a 3 bedroom house to rent, with Garage/Car space, Pool optional, in and around the Puente don Manuel area. If you have, or you maybe know somebody who might be thinking of renting there property, pleas contact me by Mobil 633 267 039, or
e mail mucktub63@hotmail.com
Many thanks. Brian, Puente Don Manuel

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News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Arrivals from the UK into Spain will not have to quarantine: Those arriving from the UK from Sunday will not have to isolate but will have to pass through the three health checkpoints announced on Friday. The first includes filling in a form stating whether the individual has had coronavirus, as well as where to find them during their time in Spain; the second involves a temperature check; and the third is a visual inspection. If the results of one or more of these checks is unsatisfactory, the individual will be examined by a doctor. Sources: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202006/20/arrivals-from-into-spain-20200620205827.html
AND
http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202006/19/arrivals-into-spain-will-20200619210251.html

Andalucía updates rules for ‘new reality’: Andalucia will introduce 400 measures today in a decree that will set out the new normality. The measures are likely to be in place until spring. Among them are limits of 75% capacity inside businesses, with 100% permitted on sidewalk cafés and restaurants. Capacity in swimming pools in hotels and tourist accommodation will be at 50%, with 65% for cinemas, museums, theaters and auditoriums, and 75% in private pools. Open-air concerts will have a maximum capacity of 1,500 people, while 60 people will be permitted at open-air funerals and 30 at indoor services. Source: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-06-21/spains-new-normality-the-new-rules-region-by-region.html
Another source has more info
-100% Capacity outside on the terraces with maximum groups of 25 people.
-Celebration Halls Capacity: 75%, Maximum capacity inside 250 and 350 outside.
-Clubs Capacity: 40% inside on tables, 25 people per table or group. 75% on terraces and 25 people per table or group.
-Theme Parks Capacity: 60% in total, 50% capacity on rides with at least 1.5 metre distance between passengers.
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/21/important-measures-for-residents-and-business-owners-in-spains-costa-del-sol-under-the-new-normality/

European borders are reopening, but there is a lot of small print to digest: Travelers from EU and Schengen countries can enter Spain once more, but there are still a number of limits to free movement.
From today, residents of Spain can travel to Sweden, located in the opposite extreme of Europe, but not Portugal, its neighbor, which will be keeping its borders closed to Spain and Italy until July 1.
Another country that borders Spain, France, will not reopen its borders until midnight tonight. Citizens from the United Kingdom, which has officially left the EU but is still covered by a transition agreement until December that grants it full rights as a member state, can enter Spain. But anyone taking the opposite journey will have to quarantine for two weeks on arrival in the UK, a measure that will be in place at least until June 29, despite Spain having opted not to impose a reciprocal measure on UK arrivals.
Another exception to the opening of borders for Schengen countries is Denmark, which will keep border controls in place for the majority of its fellow members – including Spain – until June 27.
While there are already a number of exceptions in Europe, the rules for non-EU and non-Schengen countries are yet to be defined at all. Spain is counting on the 27-member bloc to agree on a list of safe countries, with scaled entry dates according to the epidemiological situation in each one. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-06-21/european-borders-are-reopening-but-there-is-a-lot-of-small-print-to-digest.html

Will coronavirus spell the end for Spain’s flamenco clubs?: These clubs, which offer intimate shows with a handful of artists — dancers, singers, guitarists, the cajon (box drum) players and the rhythmic clappers — in smaller spaces will find it difficult to adapt to new social distancing norms.
In a bid to save the sector, ANTFES has been lobbying the government to extend its furlough scheme for tablaos until the year’s end and for subsidies to cover the lack of tourists under a campaign called “Flamenco in danger of extinction”.
It is also asking the government to drop its capacity restrictions that are aimed at avoiding any new outbreak — or “95 percent of tablaos will have to close”.
So far, the flamenco sector says it has had no response from the government of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who has already extended help to cultural venues such as museums, cinemas and opera houses. Full story:
https://www.thelocal.es/20200619/is-this-the-end-for-spains-flamenco-clubs

Tour Operator TUI Drops Holiday Bombshell- No “Air Bridges”- No Flights: Customers face having their travel plans cancelled after the tour operator announced it will only fly holidaymakers to destinations that don’t have quarantine measures in place. This latest update means existing bookings are at risk of being scrapped if “air bridges” aren’t set up in time, while those who’ve yet to book their next getaway will have fewer destinations to choose from. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/20/breaking-news-tui-drops-holiday-bombshell-no-air-bridges-no-flights/

Coronavirus dampens Stonehenge solstice celebrations: The coronavirus pandemic has prevented druids, pagans and party-goers from watching the sun rise at Stonehenge to mark the summer solstice this year as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
English Heritage, the body that oversees Stonehenge, livestreamed the sunrise instead. It said more than 3.6 million people watched as dawn broke at 4:52 a.m. Sunday. Source: https://apnews.com/d7ececec4c8391b3aee4803a91117056

Have Apple And Google Suddenly Uploaded A COVID-19 Tracking App To Your Phone? The Facts Behind The Furor: Social media is buzzing with complaints from people after apparently discovering that Apple or Google has suddenly uploaded a COVID-19 tracking app to their phone without permission. Here’s what actually happened.
If you have opened up your Facebook or Twitter apps only to be bombarded by messages from people warning that Apple or Google has suddenly and stealthily installed a COVID-19 tracking app to their phone, and you should check yours, then you are not alone.
I’m sorry to disappoint those readers looking forward to a good old rant about the state violating their right to privacy or expecting fuel to feed another conspiracy theory fire. Neither Apple nor Google have uploaded an app to your smartphone without your permission; no stealthy and automatic tracking app installation has taken place.
Yes, there is now an entry at the top of the Google settings on my Android smartphone, for example, that states: “COVID-19 exposure notifications.”
No, that does not mean an app has been installed. Indeed, if I were to click on that entry, it would take me to a screen that tells me I have to install or finish setting up a participating app to activate the exposure notifications.
So, what has been installed? This is a case of nothing to see here as all that’s happened in the last Android or iOS update is that the application programming interface (API) that will enable exposure notifications to work has been added. It’s not an app; it’s the framework within the operating system that will allow such an app to function once it becomes available and if you decide to install it.
Apple and Google published a joint statement about this back on May 20. “What we’ve built is not an app – rather public health agencies will incorporate the API into their own apps that people install. Our technology is designed to make these apps work better.”
To sum up, then: nobody can or will install a COVID-19 tracking app on your phone but you. At that point, you will have to agree to the various permissions the application requires to work effectively. As you were, nothing to see here. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/06/20/have-apple-and-google-suddenly-uploaded-a-covid-19-tracking-app-to-your-phone-android-iphone-exposure-notification-contact-tracing/#4f86239d6054

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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra – Sunday, June 21st 2020 – No Sunday Issues Until After Summer

On June 21, 2020June 20, 2020 By Naythan

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Today Is The 1st Day Of Summer

Sunday Issues Will Resume 18 Oct. Have a great Summer!

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Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 1659 Saturday, June 20th 2020

On June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 By Naythan

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Today, June 20th, is World Tapas Day: Spain’s tourism agency Turespaña has declared the third Thursday of every June as World Tapas Day. The word ‘tapa’ – meaning ‘lid’ – is thought to derive from a 13th century law passed by a Castilian king requiring taverns to serve food with alcohol, perhaps in a bid to avoid inebriation of the serfs. A ‘tapa’ was then a small plate of ham or olives used as a lid to keep insects and dust away from a drink. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20190620/best-tapas-classic-spanish-list

Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – Open Sunday 21th June!: The Sculpture Garden will be opening again on Sunday June 21st, (with our usual live Baroque music!).
Please note, however, that visits then AND for the foreseeable future will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Please contact us to schedule a time.
Numbers may be limited at any one time and distancing will be obligatory. But don’t worry we have lots of space!
Group and private visits will continue to be available at any time, by arrangement.
Our popular Mosaic and Mosaic Table Workshops will be scheduled according to demand. but if you have a group of 4 or more friends you can fix the date!
Only 20 minutes north of Almuñécar.
We hope to see you again soon.
nick at kittyharri dot com
609 706 210/639 563 213
Directions at www.kittyharri.com

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Next Scheduled Trip Leaving UK June 28th Arrive Torrox Mid June 30th
Next Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain July 10th Arrive UK July 12th
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at approximately the same time every month. Also unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full loads 20 cubic meters up to 3 tonne.
Full £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com or email: euroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: High Performance Slimline Laptop. Business model, Dell Latitude E6230. Fully refurbed and upgraded by DoctorLaptop.
Brand new 250Gb SDD, Top of the line model MX500 by Crucial.
Brand new high grade 8Gb RAM by Komputer Bay
Brand new 3Hr battery.
Specs-
Processor: Intel i3 @ 2.4GHz
System: Clean installed Win 10 Pro, v2004 (April 2020, the newest vesion)
Display: 12.5″ True HD anti-glare LED
Connections: 2x USB2.0, HDMI, VGA, SATA, headphone
No CD/DVD player
Only 1” thick with a 12.5” HD LED display, the Latitude E6230 strikes the perfect balance of mobility and durability. Armored with a MIL-STD 810G tested Tri-Metal™ casing, anodized aluminum display back, magnesium alloy wrapped corners, steel hinges, and a powder-coated base, the E6230 can handle work’s tough demands. StrikeZone™ shock absorber, Fast Response Free-Fall Sensor, and rubber hard drive isolation help protect data from drops and vibration, while the spill-resistant keyboard and LCD protective seal further help protect the system from the bumps and spills of everyday work.
This laptop is super fast. System has been fully optimized for best performance, while avoiding as much of the Microsoft tracking as possible.
Price: €300, buyer collects. 30 day guaranty on hardware only.
Naythan / DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Bringing a dog into Spain: Hi, does anyone out there have experience of bringing a dog into Spain ? My daughter is relocating from Mexico to Barcelona and will be arriving in October on an Air France flight via Paris. Her small dog is registered as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and has up to date injections and chip/ passport. My query relates to any additional paperwork that may be required at immigration in Barcelona. Does the paperwork have to be in Spanish or is an English version OK. Any other information or tips would be appreciated.
Please e mail:brianpage60 @ hotmail. Com (no gaps)

Correction: Sorry gave wrong phone number for Margaret Cake Maker should be 645953572. Dorothy, Nerja

News & Articles

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Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion:
https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/

For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Arrivals into Spain will have to go through three health checkpoints: The first includes filling in a form stating whether the individual has had coronavirus, as well as where to find them during their time in Spain; the second involves a temperature check; and the third is a visual inspection. If the results of one or more of these checks is unsatisfactory, the individual will be examined by a doctor. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202006/19/arrivals-into-spain-will-20200619210251.html

CONFLICTING STATISTICS: Spain’s Agencies Disagree with Health Ministry’s Adjusted Covid-19 Death Tally Claiming it’s ‘Much Higher’. The Ministry of Health has defended today’s “adjusted” figures, claiming that its results are “transparent” as it counts only deceased cases who had a positive PCR test confirming Covid-19, whereas the data from NIE, Momo and Aesprof also take into account “probable” coronavirus cases, which the Ministry of Health has not included. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/19/conflicting-statistics-spains-agencies-disagree-with-health-ministrys-adjusted-covid-19-death-tally-claiming-its-much-higher/

Bottling plant project near Antequera cancelled after pressure from local mayors: The project had all the necessary permits from the Junta, but councils in the area feared it would negatively affect their water. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/19/bottling-plant-project-near-20200619115123-v.html

Netflix Is Less Annoying to VPN Users Now, But Some Titles Are ‘Hidden’: Netflix has started to treat VPN users differently. Instead of preventing them from playing any content, the popular streaming service now allows VPN users to play content that’s globally available. At the same time, however, it has begun hiding titles with geographical restrictions, without informing users.
Previously, VPN users could still log in and browse all titles that were available in their region. When they clicked play, however, a notice would pop up to inform them that the content wasn’t accessible through a VPN.
This has now changed. While it hasn’t yet been officially confirmed by Netflix, several tests using VPN servers from all over the world show that all visible content in the Netflix library can be played. We emphasize the word visible here because there are still some restrictions. If Netflix detects that you’re using a VPN, it will hide titles with geographical licensing restrictions.
In other words, VPN users should no longer run into any blocked content. They just see less content in their Netflix library. This makes VPNs more usable on Netflix and takes away a lot of frustration.
Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/netflix-is-less-annoying-to-vpn-users-now-but-some-titles-are-hidden-200618/

Residents in Spain The Least Satisfied In Regard To How the Government Has Handled the Health Crisis: A survey conducted by the European Parliament shows only 35 per cent of Spaniards are completely or partially satisfied with the management that the Spanish Executive has had of the coronavirus crisis, which is relatively low when compared to 63 per cent of respondents who said they were not very satisfied or 28 per cent who said they were not satisfied at all by their management.
These are the worst figures when compared to the rest of the European Member States as Spaniards show they are the least happy with their government. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/19/residents-in-spain-the-least-satisfied-in-regard-to-how-the-government-has-handled-the-health-crisis/

Ingreso Mínimo Vital (Minimum Income Benefits) Assistance: Velez-Malaga Community Social Services will act as a managing centre for the more than 4,000 families in the area who will be able to benefit from the Ingreso Mínimo Vital. Information and advice will be provided and applications will be processed from both the Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar offices, by appointment. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/19/velez-malaga-extends-offer-to-benefit-residents-with-extra-social-services-in-axarquia/

Lottery Results:
Euromillones, 19 June: https://www.laprovincia.es/sociedad/2020/06/19/euromillones-resultados-viernes-19-junio/1293169.html?utm_source=rss
Bonoloto, 19 June: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-thursday-june-18-2020-la-provincia/

Two Very Different Sides of the EU Funding for C-19 Recovery Plans:
Holland doubts that a recovery agreement will be reached for the EU this summer: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was skeptical of the possibility of reaching an agreement this summer on the post-pandemic economic recovery plan, after the leaders of the European Union (EU) did not close a common position at the summit. European this Friday. The head of the Dutch government considered at the end of that telematic meeting that “it would not be devastating” if an agreement is not reached at the European Council scheduled for next July. Source: https://spainsnews.com/holland-doubts-that-a-recovery-agreement-will-be-reached-for-the-eu-this-summer/
Contrast That With-
President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez Has High Expectations: He asked the EU on Friday for an urgent response and at the height of the crisis caused by the coronavirus, which includes a European economic recovery plan that he hopes will be approved next month and will take effect on 1 January 2021. Source: https://spainsnews.com/pedro-sanchez-calls-for-the-european-recovery-plan-to-come-into-force-in-2021/

A never-before-heard version of the late Aretha Franklin’s riveting and powerful collaboration with Mary J. Blige about faith and race, 2006’s “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” has arrived on Juneteenth.

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Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1658 Friday, June 19th 2020

On June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 By Naythan

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Grand ReOpening- The Harbour Bar & Restaurant Marbella: Wednesday July 1st. An elegant and friendly restaurant located on the first floor of the historic Real Club Maritimo (Yacht Club) in the marina of Marbella.
Our New Fresh Fish Boat available Tuesday to Sunday. Cooked to your preference. Includes Whole Sea Bass & Turbot Baked in Salt, Oysters, Large Red Prawns & much more.
The Harbour International Cheese Trolley features Gourmet Cheeses from around the world, homemade chutneys and crackers. Available 7 days a week from 12pm until late. Sharing boards and wine recommendations for each cheese available.
For reservations call 952 865 534, email info@theharbourmarbella.com or visit this new website to view the menu and map at http://theharbourmarbella.com

Frankenstein the Show: A circus and theatre are merged with a touch of dark humour, backed by live music. June 26 to 28 at the Congress Centre in Granada with performances at 6pm and 9.30pm each night.
With this show we expand the concept of the so-called New Circus, reinforcing the plot and the “Theme of Horror”. We made a fun and rogue, but at the same time emotional, version of Mary Shelley’s magnificent work “Frankenstein” or “The Modern Prometheus”. A different way of telling this well-known story through Humor and Acrobatics.
We will transfer the spectator to a fantastic world from the same entrance door of the theater / venue and we will make him forget everything during the two hours of entertainment that our “Show” offers. A stage proposal where the most intense moments of the original novel and the funniest of the versions that have been seen throughout all these years in cinema and theaters are mixed, all wrapped in a fantasy aesthetic inspired by the wonderful mind from the filmmaker “Tim Burton”.
https://www.turgranada.es/agenda/frankenstein-show/

Live Music from Sarah lucy Dole: Sunday at 5pm. Moto Rock Bar. Great singer with songs for everyone. Come along and have a great afternoon.
Location-Carretera Nacional 340. Km 302, Nerja, Spain 29780
+34 653 36 69 78 FB link

Elvis Tribute at El Mojito Carihuela: Our state of alarm officially ends on 21st June. So come along and celebrate with us.Our first live entertainment since lockdown.
-Saturday 20th June. We are very pleased to welcome back STELVIS, with his fantastic tribute to ELVIS from 9pm.
As numbers are limited due to social distancing we would be grateful if people could come with friends,tables for 2 are limited but we have tables for 4&6+.
Bookings are advised to avoid dissapointment.call in,ring or message.
We look forward to seeing you all for a great night. FB link
Address- Calle bulto 80, Málaga, Spain 29620 +34 952 05 70 62

Summer Begins Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Summer ends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Services Wanted/Offered

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

Greek House- Now Open: Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa! Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialties. Our opening time is from 19:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties ( Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Casa Magel: Hi Everyone! Good news! CasaMagel is now reopened.
Everything deep cleaned and following strict social distancing requirements.
We are offering the same great deals as before 55€ per night B&B, 2 night special which includes one evening 3-course meal for 2 including wine,120€ or our 3-night special evening meal with wine for 2 and tapas evening at a local bar or in house also for 2. 175€ extra nights are 55€.
Great outdoor space plenty of room to socially distance.
Good food, great hosts, amazing views, sparkling pool.
What is not to like.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com
Contact us on casamagel@yahoo.com or telephone 722879503.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale from Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture:
-Dining room extending table with glass top with 6 matching chairs Measurements Fully extended 190cms No extension 130cms Depth 90cms Height 75cms Price 160€
-Matching tv unit. Measurements Width 110cms Depth 40cms Height 43cms Price 55€
-White bamboo display unit with glass shelves. Measurements Width 150cms Depth 40cms Height 187cms Price 80€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale as set: Sofa Bed and matching Sofa. Both are 2-3 seater, cloth, pale biscuit colour. With matching pillows and bolsters. Each – 2.0m wide 0.95m deep.
Good condition, without stains. or damage.
Selling the pair together for €250.
Location – Puente don Manuel, Vinuela
Call Richard for more details. Tel 711 008 418 or richard@rflower.net

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks to La SuperCaja Verde: Nick donated one of his 5kg boxes of seasonal vegetables, with 10 varities of locally grown veggies, to the DigameXtra office this week. Nothing over ripe, nothing needing time to ripen, just perfect. Much appreciated and highly recommended.
Naythan, Torrox Costa, doctorlaptop At ProtonMail D0T c0m

Thanks: Thank you Margaret The Cake Maker for making a great Cake for my husband David’s 84th Birthday was delicious, a very reasonable price, she can be contacted on 615953572 Dorothy Allen, Nerja, dorothyallenpl AT gmail d0t com

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Andalucia President Announces ‘New Normal’ Freedoms from Sunday – Here’s What to Expect: Andalucia’s territories will enter the ‘New Normal’ on June 21′, with new rules and fewer restrictions thanks to the State of Alarm ending at the weekend.
Andalusia’s President Juanma Moreno has provided a glimpse of the ‘new freedoms’ and changes to the existing rules as the region walks into the New Normal. “ “Bars and restaurants can serve up to a maximum capacity of 75% inside establishments, and up to 100% capacity on terraces,” Moreno added. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/19/spains-andalucia-president-announces-new-normal-freedoms-from-sunday-heres-what-to-expect/

Spain’s RENFE to Reinstate Daily Trains Between Costa del Sol & Barcelona from Monday: The train to Barcelona from Malaga María Zambrano train station leaves at 2.35pm and the one to Malaga leaves Barcelona Sants station at 3.50pm every day. Renfe will also double the number of trains from Malaga to Madrid from next week. Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/18/spains-renfe-to-reinstate-daily-trains-between-costa-del-sol-barcelona-from-monday/

Europe hit by local infection spikes; China’s outbreak wanes: Europe grappled Thursday with local spikes in coronavirus infections as the continent’s lockdown restrictions eased, after hundreds of cases were found at one meatpacking plant in Germany and Greece had to impose a total seven-day lockdown on one village.
The developments came even as a new outbreak in Beijing saw a decline in daily cases and Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after a major drop in infections in the Chinese territory.
In western Germany, health officials in Guetersloh on Wednesday said the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the Toennies slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck had risen to 657, a significant regional spike for a country that has recorded daily nationwide infections in the low hundreds lately. Full story: https://apnews.com/43ec54755b49bd56a8ff23343084dc61

UK Pound has bad week: Since opening this week at the level of 1.1143, GBP/EUR has seen mixed movement. GBP/EUR trended higher for around half the week, and briefly touched on a high of 1.1219 but is currently trending near its worst levels all month: 1.1074. The biggest cause of today’s Pound to Euro exchange rate drop was market reaction to the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest policy decision. Source: https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/29846/2020-06-18-bank-of-england-tone-disappointing-to-british-pound-to-euro-gbp-eur-exchange-rate-investors.html

The EU’s C-19 Recovery Funds Plan Threatened: EU leaders face pushback from the blockade of the Netherlands and it’s allies in the “Frugal Five” against the anti-crisis fund. “We have not yet started to negotiate, everything is to be done,” say insiders. In Brussels nobody expects much from the first meeting this Friday. And that despite more than 170,000 deaths on the continent from coronavirus and the euro area is expected to end 2020 with a recession of around 8%, with countries like Spain close to 10%.
Contrary to promising announcements and multiple press releases from the Spanish Gov’t the matter is only now being scheduled for July 9th debate. It is the first full meeting of heads of state and government on the European Commission’s proposal: € 750 billion for reconstruction – € 500,000 in grants and € 250,000 in loans – and a multi-year 2021-2027 budget of € 1.1 trillion. Full article (Spanish): https://www.eldiario.es/economia/lideres-UE-empiezan-negociacion_0_1039397050.html

World War II Forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103: Lynn hosted a wildly popular BBC radio show during the war called “Sincerely Yours” in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested. The half-hour program came on during the highly coveted slot following the Sunday night news.
During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites such as “We’ll Meet Again,” and “The White Cliffs of Dover.”
Full article: https://apnews.com/f3b03161a5fa4e2491c7bc7fb1e7c8b1

Spanish Government flatly refuses to automatically extend the ERTE exemptions due to force majeure: No progress. This is how the new negotiation for the extension of the ERTE of force majeure concluded today. The Executive has again rejected the proposal agreed by the social partners to replicate this scheme until September 30, as a prerequite step to a new extension that would last until the end of the year.
English Summary article: https://spainsnews.com/the-government-flatly-refuses-to-automatically-extend-the-erte-due-to-force-majeure/
Full Source (Spanish): https://spainsnews.com/the-government-flatly-refuses-to-automatically-extend-the-erte-due-to-force-majeure/

Disaster as UK clubbers and top DJs have nowhere to party on Ibiza this year: The Balearic government has now announced that clubs will not reopen for the 2020 season. A report from Diario de Ibiza suggest clubs will remain shuttered for this year’s season, and possibly into 2021. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/18/clubs-in-ibiza-will-remain-closed-this-year/

Magnitude 7.4 Quake Hits New Zealand, Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning: Despite resident reports that rated the earthquake’s strength as “weak” or “moderate,” the United States Geological Survey said only 15 earthquakes have registered at greater magnitudes near New Zealand over the past 120 years. While GeoNet data showed earthquakes recorded near the Kermadec Islands are common, most are much smaller in size than the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded on Friday. Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/magnitude-74-quake-hits-new-zealand-prompts-brief-tsunami-warning/ar-BB15G7qm

Apple Bullies Britain into dumping homegrown virus tracing app, forces it to use Google-Apple system: Even though it worked well on Google’s Android devices, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government was abandoning the prototype app and instead putting its efforts into developing one using a special interface jointly developed by Apple and Google.
“Apple software prevents iPhones from being used effectively for contact tracing unless you’re using Apple’s own technology,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said at the government’s daily briefing. “Our app won’t work because Apple won’t change their system,” Hancock said. He wasn’t able to say when a new app would be ready.
Full story: https://apnews.com/e7f5d6627fab8639286c3c3865af87ae

A Solstice Solar Eclipse Is About To Happen: Just How Rare Is It?: On Saturday, June 20, 2020, the solstice will occur as the Earth’s north pole reaches its maximum tilt towards the Sun. Just 9 hours later, the Moon will pass perfectly between the Earth and the Sun, creating an annular solar eclipse for a myriad of observers across Africa and Asia. It’s an incredibly rare occurrence to have a solstice solar eclipse, but there’s a good reason for it this year. Here’s the scientific story of why. https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/06/18/a-solstice-solar-eclipse-is-about-to-happen-just-how-rare-is-it/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1657 Thursday, June 18th 2020

On June 18, 2020June 17, 2020 By Naythan

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Cochran’s Terrace-Restaurant reopens: Next July 1 Toboso Apar-Turis and Cochran’s Terrace-Restaurant reopen their doors with all the illusion and strength in the world, ready to make you enjoy every moment. Of course, we return taking all the necessary safety and hygiene measures, having been awarded the seal of safe accommodation in our three accommodations. Don’t wait any longer, make your reservation! Tel 952 52 74 74, Calle Salón 12, Nerja. www.tobosohotels.com
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Cafe Pub La Bamba: The Travellers play for welcoming summer. Fri June 19th 11:30pm. Cortijos Romero, Viñuela, Andalucia 29713 FB link

Summer Begins Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Summer ends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Rent Listing: BluCee – Post full lockdown, we are now offering all previous services including property viewings and holiday rentals. We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental!
Penthouse Gúi in El Morche is available for rent winter.
October 2020 to end of April 2021, long term rental from 3 to 6 months, €600 per month plus electricity usage.
This lovely penthouse has two bedrooms, two bathroom, large private roof terrace with all day sun. Sea and countryside views. Secure parking and is only a two minute walk to the beach.
Please click the link for more details – https://www.blucee.com/index.php/property/penthouse-gui-el-morche/
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Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
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For Sale from Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture:
-Lovely 3 seater sofa with matching corner sofa with loose cushions all comes apart to wash.
Measurements 3 seater sofa Width 210cms Depth 95cms
Corner sofa Width approx 260cms. Reduced Price 325€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Fridge Freezer in excellent condition. Very clean and fully working.
Size 146cm tall by 55cm wide and 54cm deep.
Buyer collect from Oasis Capistrano, Nerja. €80
Steve, Nerja. Call or text 00447981802008

For Sale, 2 items:
-Rucksack: TRESPASS TRAK 33L. Water resistant material, padded straps, built in rain cover. Used once. No marks or scuffs. Cost: 70€ Sell for: 25€
-Flamenco dress. Size 10-12, slim fitting. Perfect for fiestas. Worn once. 25€
Gerry (rucksack) and Maggie (dress) Tel: 628823456
More pics on request.

For Sale: 2 iron standards with glass bells for candle or plant. 30 Euro for one, 55 Euro for both. 177 cm high. More pics on request. Yolanda, Sayalonga, contact by
email: yodewilde @ gmail .com (no spaces)
or by phone/WhatsApp (+34) 600 79 43 25

2 Computers For Sale:
–Used DELL Tower Computer.
Dell Optiplex 755- Only 180 days on the clock.
Full sized tower, not the smaller desktop version.
-Intel Core Duo processor at 2.33GHz, 32 bit, with upgraded BIOS
-Upgraded cooling system
-Upgraded video card
-Upgraded to 3Gb high performance RAM
-Fresh Windows 10 v1909
-150Gb Hard drive
-Built-in wifi and DVD player
-8x USB 2.0, DVI & VGA video output (no HDMI, but DVI to HDMI converters are available for a few euros at large computer shops, or online)
Fully cleaned but there was no need to refurb this one. I just installed some high performance hardware upgrades I had in stock. Runs great.
Price €220 Buyer collects.
-Siemens laptop Refurb. Model Esprimo V5505. A full size 15.6″ display laptop, fully refurbished by DoctorLaptop. Has a hard-to-find international North Europe/English keyboard perfect for bilingual English and Scandinavian speakers, 250 Gb hard drive (reconditioned), 3Gb RAM (brand new, high performance), Windows 10 Pro (UK English), processor speed 2.0GHz, DVD/CD drive, 2hr battery. Includes delux briefcase style carry bag. No HDMI. €200. Buyer collects.
Contact Naythan, Torrox Costa, Tel. 675 993 069 (no calls answered before 11am, missed calls returned asap)
Email: doctorlaptop @ protonmail . com (no spaces)

Recommendations & Requests

Nature info, update: I would just like to say a big thank you to the DigameXtra readers who replied to my query on the strange creature I found in my garden. Of all the replies it seems most likely to have been a Central Iberian Worm Lizard. I had never heard or seen one before so really appreciate the replies and my new found knowledge! Many Thanks, Alan, Puente Don Manuel

Torrox Costa Parking Info: Street cleaning scheduled. Today, on Esperanto Avenue of Torrox-Costa, the horizontally marked NO PARKING regulation signs are in effect.

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Spain will do PCR tests on all close contacts of Covid-19 cases: A stricter protocol seeks to contain new outbreaks as the country emerges from a prolonged lockdown. From now on, all close contacts of a positive case will undergo PCR testing, regardless of whether they show symptoms or not, healthcare sources told EL PAÍS.
These sources said that the new document is being finalized and has been sent to the relevant health authorities: “It’s just a matter of days before it goes into effect.” Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-06-17/spain-will-do-pcr-tests-on-all-close-contacts-of-covid-19-cases.html

Costa del Sol Offers FREE Holidays for 2,500 Over 65s – Are You Eligible?: Those over 65 and registered in one of Malaga’s municipalities of less than 20,000 residents are encouraged to apply. If you fulfil the requirements, you are entitled to enjoy a free two-night stay in Ronda, Antequera, Torrox, Mijas, Marbella or the centre of Malaga. The application process opens on June 22 and will close on July 3. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/spains-costa-del-sol-offers-free-holidays-for-the-over-65s-are-you-eligible/

New invasive mosquito species spreading ‘like an oil stain’ in Spain (yes, another one): Scientists warn the ‘Aedes japonicus’ has great potential to expand because it can adapt to cold weather and breed “in a wide range of aquatic habitats”. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-06-17/the-new-invasive-mosquito-spreading-like-an-oil-stain-in-spain.html

No Free Speech in Spain’s Costa del Sol as a Nurse is Suspended Without Salary for Reporting Lack of PEE: A Nurse in Costa del Sol’s Malaga was suspended from work without a salary for complaining about the lack of PPE he received during the COVID-19 crisis. The 52-year-old nurse has been working in the healthcare industry for 20 years now, attending to all types of emergencies on the streets of Malaga. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/no-free-speech-in-spains-costa-del-sol-as-a-nurse-is-suspended-without-salary-for-reporting-lack-of-pee/

Expat couple build a dream Spanish eco home from rubbish: Laura Davies and Dave Buchanan created their Earthship home in Almeria in Andalucia using mainly waste tyres and drinks cans – and they estimate it has cost them €22,000 and €28,000. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/expat-couple-build-a-dream-spanish-eco-home-from-rubbish/

Big Tech & Fakebook Under New Threats of Loss of Protections: The U.S. Justice Department proposed on Wednesday that Congress take up legislation to curb protections that big tech platforms like Alphabet’s Google and Facebook have had for decades, a senior official said, following through on U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to crack down on tech giants. If they are going to edit, fact check, and censor content then they are publishers and don’t qualify for the Section 230 protections created for telecom and internet access providers that don’t edit content in services they offer. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tech-230/u-s-justice-department-proposes-rolling-back-protections-for-big-tech-idUSKBN23O29D

Biologist reveals the waste below the waves in shocking video shot off the coast of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca: The footage, taken by Alberto, a biologist from Alicante known on Instagram as @thewildpassport, was shot close to Elche, and has gone viral after being viewed by more than 90,000 people. See video here https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBcy5IIg_Md/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading

Almuñecar’s rules for upcoming festival of San Juan: The beaches will be closed from 7pm on June 23 to 9am on June 24.Crowds must be avoided, keeping a safe distance of at least two metres. It also specifies that “the installation of tents or camping is prohibited and that it is forbidden to use gas cylinders, flammable liquids, make fires, or have barbecues.” Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/almunecars-mayor-lays-down-the-law-for-the-upcoming-festival-of-san-juan-in-spains-axarquia/

Junta de Andalucia Offers Shuttle Service to Cantarrijan Nude Beach in La Herradura: There is a free car park just off the N-340 and you can either walk down to the beach (although the climb back will be strenuous) or take the shuttle bus which is run by the Junta de Andalucia and is very cheap. The beach has a number of services for tourists and there are two different busses making the transfer every day, with a third added at the weekend. Call the tourist office for times. PHOTO: Almuñecar Council, Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/travel-by-shuttle-and-then-take-off-your-clothes-in-spains-axarquia/

Save On Data Charges On Android Phones & Tablets: Use less data and browse faster with Chrome’s Lite mode (aka Basic mode). When you browse with Lite mode, you may use less mobile data and you may load web pages faster. Full details: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392284?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

Job Hunting Online?: How to Detect and Avoid Fake Recruiter Scams. There are scammers who pretend to be recruiters in order to access your confidential information and even your bank account.
Often, they use information from real companies, resume information found online, and other details to make the jobs they offer sound convincing.
Some of these fake recruiters go so far as setting up fake profiles on LinkedIn. Or, they may have their own websites that show them as an independent recruiter.
For scammers, the end goal is always the same: theft. Sometimes, scammers try to deceive you into paying them cash as some type of fee for job processing. In other instances, they will attempt to steal a job applicant’s personal details (such as their social security number) for identity theft purposes. Full story: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/fake-recruiter-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them-2062178

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Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1656 Wednesday, June 17th 2020

On June 17, 2020June 16, 2020 By Naythan

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The Soul Brothers at La Raqueta, Nerja: Tuesday June 23rd from 7pm-11pm.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance!
Axarquia Social Club Members: 15€
Non-members: 20€
http://laraquetanerja.com/event/soul-brothers-live-music-nerja-la-raqueta/

Torre del Mar businesses launch ice cream event: From June 19 to 28, the ice cream makers in Torre del Mar join forces for a special ice cream route. Seven parlours will participate, they are: Zeus, Neptuno, Buenavista, Tramontana, Ana Garrigós, Sanoni and La Golosa. Attendees, in exchange for €3, will be able to taste new flavours and score each business by a voting card. Full story: Source Link

Laura Killeney live: Sat 27th June 3pm. Bar Los Amigos, Torrox.
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Phoenix club: We are pleased to announce that with the end of lockdown in sight the Phoenix Social club in Torre del Mar is opening for business on the 30th June from 11am – 1pm. This is solely for bookings and refunds. No social meetings are planned at the moment.
We are running 2 trips –
-17th July – Food and Co, a new British supermarket in Las Lagunas, Mijas who stock over 7,500 items of Tesco products/Iceland €13pp Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 09.30
-14th August – Gibraltar €15pp Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. Passports essential
Masks will be compulsory on our trips and payment in full is required on booking.
We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday from the 30th June and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe.
For bookings and refunds, please contact Gail on 951067723 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
Available again from 18th May for exterior work only. Many jobs were cancelled due to the pandemic and these customers need to contact me to reschedule when they feel comfortable having me on site. I am expecting to be extremely busy catching up over the next few months so new and existing customers should start booking now even if you dont want the work done for weeks or even months to avoid disappointment. I will be working on a first come first served basis.
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Electrical work and Plumbing – I have a UK qualified electrician/plumber to call on should you require this type of work.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
nikash2 at hotmail dot com
or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture
-Beautiful display cabinet done in natural olive green chalk paint with clear & French oak wax all new handles Measurements Width 108.50cms Depth 40cms Height 201cms Price 240€
-Table/4 chairs Length 139cms Depth 80cms Height 76cm €400
-Upcycled natural tall boy with olive green chalk paint & walnut wax. New handles Measurements Width 60cms Depth 40cms
Height 100cms Price 130€
Contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items: More plant pots, 8€ each
boegero at gmx dot de ; Edwin in Competa

For Sale, 2 items: Sunbed cushions.
-Set of 4 blue and green stripe sunbed cushions. 20€
-Set of 3 lime green sunbed cushions 15€
Some damage/fading but will be perfect with new covers.
Joy 610955826 Torrox

For Sale: Wall Unit. 220h x 154w x 30d (solid wood) €100 Easily dismantled and reassembled so easy to transport. Buyer collects (Torrox /Competa)
Call Dave 654085811

For Sale: Childs car seat. Age up to 5 years. Excellent condition. Hardly used. 20 euros. Call mavis on 626134579. We are on the road between puente don manuel and alcaucin.

For Sale: Bosch slide miter saw GCM 10S Professional. Hardly used. 150€ o.v.n.o, buyer to collect, social distancing observed. Lyne, Alcaucin call or WhatsApp on 00447855578222.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Large metal dog cage with floor. 91cm x 61cm x 69cm. Folds flat, excellent condition, 2 entrance doors. 30 euros
-Extending Ikea glass and wrought iron coffee table. 50cm wide x 50cm high x 92 long extending to 140cm or can be used as 2 separate tables. 30 euros
J. Stevens Algarrobo Costa
Tel 606146302

Sail Sold: My Sail for Sale on yesterday’s DigameXtra has been sold !
Thank you for DigameXtra. Patricia, Competa, pbritsky AT msn D0T com

Recommendations & Requests

Nature Info: Firstly, I live in Puente Don Manuel and have a fish pond but this year there have been snakes in it all year, normally they only come for a few days at the end of April or beginning of May, and they have eaten nearly all my fish, is there a way to get rid of them at all?
Secondly, I am concreting at the edge of the pond to keep the weeds down, and as I lifted a piece of the old membrane that was laid down with pebbles on, there was what at first glance looked like a huge earthworm, approximately 4or 5 inches long, blunt at both ends and as thick as a thumb and the colour of an earthworm. As I lifted the membrane this thing wriggled similar to a snake and moved really fast into the hedge. It all happened that fast I didn’t have time to see it properly but I had heard of slow worms and thought it was possibly one of those, but on looking them up they are quite big and look like snakes, and apparently there aren’t any in Andalusia.
Please reply to alan-edson@hotmail.com ; Thanks, Alan
(Maybe it’s a skink? Here is a pic. Sometimes they lose their tails resulting in that blunt on both ends look. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skink. Photo:animals.net , -Ed.)

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Spain could quarantine UK arrivals if British government maintains current restrictions: Spain could impose a quarantine on arrivals from the UK from next week if the British government maintains similar measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya in an interview on the BBC’s Hardtalk programme. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202006/16/spain-could-quarantine-arrivals-20200616164046.html

Oracle E-Business Suite Flaws Let Hackers Hijack Business Operations: If your business operations and security of sensitive data rely on Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS), make sure you recently updated and are running the latest available version of the software. One consequence of these bugs, if left unpatched, is the possibility of financial fraud and confidential information theft by attacking a firm’s accounting systems. An attacker could modify critical reports in the ledger, including fraudulently manipulating transactions on a firm’s balance sheets.
Given the financial risk involved, it is highly recommended that companies using Oracle EBS run an immediate assessment to ensure they are not exposed to these vulnerabilities, and apply the patches to fix them.
“Organizations need to be aware that current GRC tools and other traditional security methods (firewalls, access controls, SoD and others) would be ineffective against preventing this type of attack on vulnerable Oracle EBS systems,” the researchers cautioned. Source: https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/oracle-e-business-suite.html

Steroid drug hailed as ‘breakthrough’ in COVID-19 as trial shows it saves lives: Trial results announced on Tuesday showed dexamethasone, which is used to reduce inflammation in other diseases such as arthritis, reduced death rates by around a third among the most severely ill of COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital. Full story:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-steroid/steroid-drug-hailed-as-breakthrough-in-covid-19-as-trial-shows-it-saves-lives-idUSKBN23N1VP

U.S. Open to go ahead without fans: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the U.S. Open to be held from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 without fans as part of the state’s reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Spaniard Nadal said earlier this month he would not travel to the U.S. Open in present circumstances, while Djokovic said playing the event this year would be impossible given “extreme” protocols that would be in place. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tennis-usopen/u-s-open-to-go-ahead-without-fans-says-new-york-governor-cuomo-idUSKBN23N2OD

Spain to provide up to €4,000 in subsidies for purchase of a new car: The Spanish government will provide incentives to purchase new, low-emission vehicles as part of its efforts to stimulate the economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-06-16/spain-to-provide-up-to-4000-in-subsidies-for-purchasing-a-new-car.html

Fears as coronavirus figures in Spain double in 24 hours: The sudden surge in new cases was announced by the Ministry of Health this evening with 76 cases reported compared to 40 yesterday. Madrid is still the worst affected with 42 new cases and 14 in Catalonia.
Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/fears-as-corona-virus-figures-in-spain-double-in-24-hours/

Costa del Sol tackling second forest blaze in less than 24 hours: At around 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were alerted to a forest fire in Alhaurín de la Torre, Malaga, according to INFOCA. Yesterday evening, three aircraft and three firefighting units were deployed to tackle a roaring forest fire in the Casares area. PHOTO:Infoca Twitter. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/firefighters-on-spains-costa-del-sol-tackling-second-forest-blaze-in-less-than-24-hours/

SCAM ALERT: Police have shut down a fraudulent pyramid scheme which conned more than 250 people out of €10 million on Spain’s Costa Blanca. The bait used was the promise of high returns, between 15 and 30 per cent, well above the average interest offered in the traditional market. In order to make the investors believe they were a “serious and safe company”, the conmen paid out the first interest payments, but once they had “hooked” important amounts, stopped paying. This tactic enabled the gang to raise €10 million, though it is believed the figure could be higher.
The Guardia Civil has recommended anybody considering investing privately should consult official websites beforehand. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/police-shut-down-e10-million-pyramid-scam-on-spains-costa-blanca/

German Prosecutor Sends Madeleine McCann’s Parents Heartbreaking Letter Confirming Daughter’s Death: The prosecutor claims to have “concrete evidence,” however he said he can’t reveal the details yet, in case it jeopardises the investigation. The letter is said to leave no doubt that Madeleine is dead and that the suspect, Christian B, is responsible for her murder. Reference: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8415789/Madeleine-McCanns-parents-urge-German-police-tell-evidence-have.html

Austria- man fined €500 for farting ‘with full intent’ at police: The Oesterreich newspaper reported that the fine stemmed from an incident on June 5 and that the offender was fined for “offending public decency.” They added that the man had behaved “provocatively and uncooperatively” during an encounter with officers that preceded the incident. He got up from a park bench, looked at officers and “let go a massive intestinal wind apparently with full intent,” they said. “And our colleagues don’t like to be farted at so much.” Reference:
https://apnews.com/6ad082f5ec2b2761cd7ec02dfd34aa5a

Apple Gets Blasted by EU Again- EU authorities open twin Apple antitrust investigations: European Union regulators opened two investigations on Tuesday into Apple’s mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU’s battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
The EU’s executive Commission said it formally launched the investigations over concerns that Apple’s way of doing business hurts consumers by limiting choice and innovation and keeping prices high. Apple dismissed the complaints as “baseless.”
The Commission opened a second investigation into the App Store over concerns Apple forces developers to use the company’s own in-app purchasing system, which charges them a 30% commission, and restricts them from telling iPhone and iPad users about other ways to pay for digital services like music subscriptions. The investigation follows complaints from music streaming service Spotify and an e-book distributor on the impact of the App Store’s rules on competition. Full story: https://apnews.com/4361ed042b7a0499a9ec850e09060246

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1655 Tuesday, June 16th 2020

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By Naythan

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Potters Bar & Terrace: This weeks entertainment. New for Monday’s the one and only Mike Bond, entertaining you on the terrace. Free tapas throughout, so don’t prepare dinner as you won’t go home hungry! Reserve your table as places limited 685435767
Monday 6pm Mike Bond
Tuesday 8pm Quiz
Wednesday 7pm Live Music, 3 course tapas Special €10
Friday 7pm Live Music with Paul Lockey, TexMex Special €10

Noche de Barbacoa: Sat 20 June, 8:30pm. Los Caracoles del Sevillano, Nerja. Live music by Miguel Gonzalez. €20 pp includes drinks. Bus service Nerja/Frigiliana €7
Res: 952 00 95 99 / 696 89 60 59

Almuñecar Town Hall has opened the interior of the west tower of the Castillo de San Miguel to the public: Photo: Andalucia.org Reference: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/almunecar-offers-visitors-a-look-inside-the-castillo-de-san-miguel-in-spains-axarquia/

Cerveceria “Mis Tapitas” Live Music: Friday June 19th 8PM. Puente Don Manuel. FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Wanted: Electric gate repair. Our electric gate is behaving erratically. We need someone to look at it and repair it. Torrox Campo.
dowleys@hotmail.com. Ted / Margy 649425455

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Traditional Dining table and 4 x chairs. In a used but use able condition. Ideal for refurbishment. €50 Danni alcaucín
WhatsApp 623011802

For Rent: In Benamargosa for long term rental. 500€/month, includes water, electricity until 50€. Deposit 500€. Furnished or unfurnished. Two bedrooms lovely house, middle of village.
The house is inhabited all year round, fully equipped. Smoking only permitted in the outside areas. This tradional Spanish village house is 70 years old and is located up a hill at the end of a very quiet street.
Due to the position it may not be suitable for people with physical disabilities due to the climbs and steps leading up to the house. However the climb up is worth it as this picturesque house with it stunning views has plenty of spacious rooms.
The peaceful and relaxed atmosphere and home-like decor makes you feel at ease, washing away all the stress and busyness of modern life.
The terrace has beautiful mountains and village views.
Benamargosa is situated within a pretty valley and surrounded by
Very well suited for athletic people who like self-catering and the peaceful life. Being close to nature is also a bonus of this house. Here the soul and mind can rest and living is simple and easy.
Comfortable, cozy stone house! The house is inhabited all year round so the outfit is better than normal in the rental properties.
House has gas stove,new washing machine and dishwasher. Pets allowed.
About Benamargosa- There are hairdressers, shops, banks (vending machines 2), several pubs and restaurants in the village. There is no nightclub in the village, its quiet after 23:00. Benamargosa is a tradional lively village located in the heart of the Vélez-Málaga region. Nearest bakery 100 meters, good self made bread six days a week.
Jaana Harju tel +358405821479
Janeharju@gmail.com

Wanted: Power Washer wanted for cleaning a large terrace.
I am near Comares but can collect from anywhere in the region
Tel: Roy 682 890 361 or email vel 360303 @ gmail.com Thanks

Recommendations & Requests

Towbars: Hi can anyone recommend a place where I can have a towbar fitted to a vehicle which complies fully with the law and ITV etc? Thanks, Andy, Nerja
andyjchapman 09 @ gmail.com no spaces.

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Costa del Sol to Bask in Scorching 35 Degree Heat Despite Yellow Alert Warning for Strong Winds: Malaga’s temperatures are expected to reach a stifling 34 degrees tomorrow (Tuesday) and 35 degrees on Wednesday. Similar temperatures are expected in the rest of the province, with Vélez-Málaga enjoying highs of 30 degrees and Antequera 33 degrees. Rhonda and Marbella, however, will enjoy slightly cooler temperatures of 27 and 26 degrees, respectively.
Malaga’s heat wave will last until Thursday, when temperatures are expected to fall around 9 degrees in the capital. However, they are forecast to creep up slightly over the weekend again, according to Aemet. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/spains-costa-del-sol-to-bask-in-scorching-35-degree-heat-despite-yellow-alert-warning-for-strong-winds/

India’s Coronavirus Cases Continue to Spiral out of Control Causing Widespread Panic: India’s tally of positive cases has reached 286,579 so far, the fifth-highest in the world, and 8,102 deaths, including 357 in the past 24 hours. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/indias-coronavirus-cases-continue-to-spiral-out-of-control-causing-widespread-panic/

Six deductions that you cannot forget when confirming your draft of the 2019/2020 Income:
1. Deductions for maternity and childcare.
2. Deductions for rent or purchase of habitual residence.
3. Deductions for donations.
4. Deduction for political affiliations.
5. Deduction for professional college fees.
6. Regional deductions. They are the great unknown as each autonomous community has assigned part of the income tax return. The regional deductions can mean significant savings of up to 1,000 euros on our invoice with the Treasury and mainly benefit families (deductions for birth, disability of children or ascendants, textbooks, language classes or nurseries), housing (rent for people under 35, reforms or sustainability) and investment in the autonomous community itself (companies, heritage, biosphere). English summary: https://spainsnews.com/six-deductions-that-you-cannot-forget-when-confirming-your-draft-of-the-2019-2020-income/
Full source article in Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/declaracion-renta/abci-seis-deducciones-no-puedes-olvidar-confirmar-borrador-renta-20192020-202006151342_noticia.html

Robot vs. Robot War? Now China Has Semi-Autonomous Fighting Ground Robots: The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances. Full story: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/robot-vs-robot-war-now-china-has-semi-autonomous-fighting-ground-robots-162782

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1654 Monday, June 15th 2020

On June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 By Naythan

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