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DigameXtra No. 2686 Thursday, Jan 4th, 2024

On By naythandoctorlaptop

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Announcements

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

DigameXtra Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Friday, Jan 5th

Content scheduled for Friday will appear in the Monday, Jan 8th issue. Sorry for any inconvenience. 


Next holiday is Wed, Feb 28th, Dia de Andalucia
Click this link to see full 2024 holiday calendar for Torrox
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga/torrox/calendario-laboral-2024.html

To see the 2024 holiday calendar for any town in Malaga:
– Go to this webpage, https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html
– Locate your town in the list and click it. A new page opens for your town.
– In the list of posts for your town, find and click on
“Calendario Laboral de ‘TownName’ 2024”

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 3% of subscribers. The 3% Club finances DigameXtra for the 97% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? The generosity of the 3% Club members is greatly appreciated. 

Just like your morning coffee,
what would you do
without your morning DigameXtra?

-Holiday Donation Info, 2 Methods-
You may drop cash donations off in person and say hello, after 2pm M-F by appointment, or place them in my mailbox beside my door anytime. Due to health reasons, unannounced drop-ins may be inconvenient for me. But if I am expecting you, no problem! Both the door and the mailbox have the name HARRIS on them. Email me for map and directions. Cash donations are strongly preferred. 
Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you may need is my name and email address, see those below. Typically you will only need my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” sent to me by Amazon, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND AMAZON UK eGIFT CARDS. NO TRANSFERS/APPS.
Here is the Amazon.es eGift Card Link, (NOTE: YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY AMOUNT YOU LIKE ON THE FORM, it is set at €50 by default):
https://www.amazon.es/Cheques-Regalo-Amazon-es-mail-Amazon/dp/B07SS5PFJK/
Buy the eGift card for:
Name: N.J. Harris
Email: digamextra@protonmail.com

Donation Info 
Making A Donation From Outside Spain?
You can log into Amazon.es from where ever you are
You not need to be in Spain to use their website to send eGift cards

Total Donations Received As Of Today: 109

(Last year = 96. New goal = 150, 3% of subscribers, a modest target. If just 3 of each 100 subscribers make a donation the goal will be attained!)

UPDATE 04/01/24: This is the final issue for this fundraiser. As of today we are at 73% of the 150 donations goal with 3 days remaining – 41 donations short. Only 2.3% of subscribers have donated. Big thanks to the 109 donors in the 3% Club! This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues. 

Final results will appear in the next issue, Monday, 8 Jan. Without 41 donations this weekend, or an “angel-donor” making a large enough donation to make up the significant shortage (41 x €25 = €1025), the goal won’t be reached. I won’t hold my breath. It is both disconcerting and disappointing that less than 3% of subscribers value DigameXtra enough to donate. -Ed.

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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Tech note for Apple users: I can now accept Apple device created photos in .heic format. No more need to convert them to .jpg anymore. But please keep all photos to under 4Mb file size each.

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What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! 

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Three Kings Parade- Malaga:
The Three Kings Parade takes place from 5pm on Friday, 5 January, when the three kings arrive at the Alcazaba Fortress and walk to City Hall to join the floats and rest of the parade.
The itinerary runs along the Avenida Cervantes to Plaza del General Torrijos before returning to the city centre via the Paseo del Parque and Plaza de la Marina. From here, the Kings et al parade along the Alameda Principal, up Puerta del Mar and along Calle Atarazanas to Plaza de Arriola. They then go along Calle Carreteriá and Alamos to finish their route in Plaza de la Merced.
Although 5 January isn’t a public holiday, many shops, business and museums close early (usually at 5pm). Saturday 6 January is a public holiday when shops and businesses are closed. Bars and restaurants open as usual.
Read more about Three Kings Parade- Malaga here: https://www.guidetomalaga.com/events-in-malaga/christmas-in-malaga/three-kings-parade-in-malaga/ & Video Link

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Jam Session: Sunday 7th January from 2pm to 5pm, at Ziggy’s bar, Puente Don Manuel (in front of the Scirocco bar)
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a nice Sunday listening to good music or playing good music, if you are a musician! We are waiting for you! The hosts of the jam Dana & Gianni.
Best wishes for a wonderful year to all DigameXtra readers.
First acoustic jam session of the new year! Info/booking +34 642 51 90 17 

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January Free Concert at Museum of Malaga:
This month’s concert is on Sunday 14 January at noon when the Malaga Camerata Wind Ensemble will perform Musique à Vents. It showcases traditional French music in wind ensembles from the 19th century and includes works by Charles Gounod and Émile Bernard. Free entry but get there early (say 11am) to be sure of a seat.

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Weather Forecast from https://weather.com/

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Disruption: High Wind Advisory, until Thu 11 pm CET

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NOTICE! 
Submissions for posting in sections below 
must be signed like this or they will be returned !!!
Sender's First Name / Nearest Town 

NOTE: YOU MAY ADDITIONALLY INCLUDE A LOCATION TO MEET OR PICKUP, BUT YOUR LOCATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY CASE. Including only the statement "for collection from..." is NOT sufficient! You may include that, but all submissions must be signed like this, Naythan/Torrox Costa.

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Services Wanted/Offered

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BluCee Real Estate:
BluCee would like to wish all DigameXtra readers a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny, Sheleigh and Clara.
And a HUGE special thank you to Naythan, we really appreciate the hard work you put into producing DigameXtra.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs- Torrox Costa (near the bus station):
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux, Android. Computers only, no tablets or phones.
I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2016 unless I have been servicing then annually.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.

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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Display cabinet with 9 individual compartments Natural wood Beige color Mesh doors with beige wooden frames New bronze handles 2 drawers at the bottom Grey back Measurements 128 x 26 x 146cms Price 275€
– White padded headboard 160 x 160cms price 35€
– Ikea Liatorp console table 137 x 33 x 76cms 40€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
upcycling nerja at gmail dot com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Vax Blade 4 cordless hoover with charger. 40 euros.
– Krupps coffee maker and Russell hobbs kettle. Excellent condition 30 euros.
– 25 metre extension lead 15 euros.
Tel Peter 636122319 Torrox Costa. 

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For Sale, 3 lots:
– Lot 1. 10 Sheets of A4 self adhesive paper. Glossy and colourful. Perfect for die cutting.
10 sheets of A4 white glossy photo quality paper 150 gsm. 16 Euros for the 20 sheets.
– Lot 2. 11 A4 sheets silver ribbed effect satin finish card. 300gsm
12 A4 sheets silver holographic card various designs. 350/300gsm
12 A4 sheets silver textured card. Satin finish. Sorry the design doesn’t show in photos. 300gsm. 25 Euros for the 35 sheets.
– Lot 3. 24 A4 sheets glossy white photo quality paper/card 160gsm. 12 Euros for the 24 sheets.
Alternatively 50 Euros for all 79 sheets.
Janet / Nerja 630568164 / 0044 7949 371765. Can meet you at the service station adjacent to the autovia on the Frigiliana Road. 

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Great Deals From DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa

Computer prices have shot back up again. These units are the best deals I could find in the current marketplace. 

For Sale, 2 items:
-Budget Laptop: New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display. Windows 11 Pro, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6GHz turbo)
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System is English, keyboard Spanish. Only €380. Currently selling on Amazon.es, without Windows installed, for €468!  See that here, https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09Y9J8DZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details. This unit I am selling includes Windows 11, and at a far lower price!
1 year Lenovo warranty when registered online after purchase. (Pic on left)
-High Performance Laptop: Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new & fully upgraded with top-of-the-line RAM & SSDs.
Intel i3 10110U processor (2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!)
12Gb RAM. Two SSD Hard Drives: 256Gb + 500Gb
System: Windows 11 Pro in English. Spanish keyboard. 15.6″ HD display
Only €650 cash. 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase. Currently on sale at Amazon.es, with only 4Gb ram and only one 256Gb SSD, running Win 10, for €500. See that here, https://www.amazon.es/Acer-TravelMate-TMP215-52-Ordenador-i3-10110U/dp/B09WRF9PZR/ (Pic on right)
– New High Performance Mini PCs are on the way: With UK kbd + mouse! Buyer provides a HDMI display. Watch this space for details.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.

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Recommendations & Requests

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Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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DoctorLaptop’s Tips #104 – SSD Hard drives
– Most computers users will now have devices made in 2016 or newer. This is when Windows 10 was introduced, and also when SSD (solid state drives) hard drives began to be installed in the majority of new computers. These SSD hard drives are about 5 times faster than the old mechanical HHD (hard disk drives) hard drives we previously used.
– There are some other differences you need to be aware of.
– SSDs have a shorter expected lifespan, about 5 years, where the old HHDs could last 8 years or more.
– A HHD will show symptoms of poor performance, alerting you in advance that it is dying, allowing you time to copy off anything you don’t already have backed up. Not so with an SSD. A SSD will maybe have one or two days of poor performance, and the next day it is dead.
– Once a SSD is dead, there is very little chance of recovering any data from it. If the computer can still start, but is malfunctioning as the SSD is struggling, at that point some data recovery from the SSD may be possible. Do a backup immediately if this happens to you, or shut it down and get it to me asap for data recovery. Data on totally dead SSDs can only be recovered in expensive data recovery labs. The lab in Sevilla charges a minimum €500 just to examine dead SSDs and tell you what they believe is recoverable, along with the data recovery price estimate.
– The 3 main take-aways from this are:
1) SSDs are faster, so you may not notice the slowdown caused by a malware infection. In the old days an infected computer would be obvious by its poor performance. Today, your computer can be thuroughly infected and you may never notice it.
2) SSD users must do regular data backups. You can not expect to recover data from a failed SSD. Unlike old HHDs where a tech can repair some corruption and bad sectors, and probably retrieve some data from a dying HDD, SSDs die fast and are not “fixable” without special equipment only found in advanced labs.
3) Users who rely on their computers should have fresh SSDs installed after 5 years of regular daily use of 2 hours a day. Heavy users, 6+ hours per day, should consider replacing SSDs after 4 years. If you do this while the old SSD is still working properly, everything on the old SSD, including your Windows system, software, apps, and data, can be cloned onto a new SSD, which then is exchanged for the old SSD. The price you pay for the better performance of a SSD is a shorter lifespan. Those of you with computers made in 2016-2018, using an SSD, are overdue for SSD replacements.
– The days of using your computer until it won’t start, and then expecting DoctorLaptop to retrieve your data if it can’t be fixed, are coming to an end in the age of SSDs.

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News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article) 
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

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SPAIN

The Left Wing PSOE Party Continues To Fragment- Weeks after hard core left SUMAR breaks away from the moderate left PSOE, another new leftist party of unhappy PSOE members emerges, Izquierda Española: {Translation, summary}
– Under the name Izquierda Española (Spanish Left), the promoters of the political think tank El Jacobino have registered a new party with the Ministry of the Interior that will run in the next European elections, scheduled for June, under the slogan “The strength of equality”.
– The new political formation presents itself as openly socialist and non-nationalist, as well as “an egalitarian alternative from the left” to the policies carried out by Pedro Sánchez’s government, which, according to its promoters, has betrayed many left-wing voters through its pacts with pro-independence parties.
– Izquierda Española is headed by lawyer Guillermo del Valle, who recently published his work ‘La izquierda traicionada: razones contra la resignación’, an essay that examines “the persistent contradictions in which Spanish progressive parties fall”. “There is an illusion of a progressive government when governability right now depends on profoundly reactionary parties that bury the common cause and have no project for Spain beyond its fracture”, denounced Del Valle in a recent interview in 20 Minutos. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5205426/0/izquierda-espanola-nuevo-partido-progresista-elecciones-europeas-alternativa-psoe/

ANDALUCÍA

Met office warns of weather change in south of Spain to accompany arrival of the Three Kings:
– The arrival of Three Kings will be accompanied in the Andalucía region with cloudy skies, but without significant rainfall. It will be cold with minimum temps down to 3C and the wind will blow, according to the forecast of Aemet.
– Aeme said that Wednesday, 3 January, an Atlantic storm will leave a cold front over the Spanish mainland, bringing a little rain, and will reach the Andalucía region in the afternoon, affecting the provinces of Huelva, Seville and Cordoba.
– Once this cloudy band has passed, Del Pino has pointed to a second front that will likely arrive on Thursday and “could leave rain, especially from midday onwards, in Seville, Cordoba and Huelva provinces”, most likely from seven or eight o’clock in the evening. The wind will blow from midday onwards.
– Friday, the day of the Three Kings parades in many parts of Andalucía, it will be a cold and windy day, maximum temperatures could reach 15C with minimum temps around 7C.
– As for rainfall, “there is a probability of rain in the mountains of Jaén, Granada and Grazalema (Cadiz province), and it could even reach the southern mountains of Seville province”, but this “will not be very significant”. In addition, there may be snow in the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Cazorla areas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/met-office-warns-weather-change-south-spain-20240103094816-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

Antonio Banderas issues casting call for his Malaga theatre company, and this is who he’s looking for:
– Malaga-born actor Antonio Banderas has issued a casting call for two major Broadway musicals that he will direct at his CaixaBank Soho theatre in the city this year.
– The main characters have already been cast for They’re Playing our Song and Gypsy, but some opportunities to take to the stage still remain. So Banderas has invited actors, singers and dancers to audition, who can play different character profiles, particularly with a good level of jazz and tap dance. The auditions will take place in Madrid on 27 February and the deadline to register interest through the theatre’s website is 14 January. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/antonio-banderas-issues-casting-call-for-his-20240103114500-nt.html

TORROX

Endangered whales were spotted swimming near the shores of Torrox-Costa:
– Rising sea temperatures continue to bring us unusual sightings on the Costa del Sol. Although spotting huge whales is relatively frequent on the high seas, it is not so common to see them a few hundred metres from the coast.
– This is what happened last Thursday evening to Germán Luque, a local policeman from Torrox, when he was sailing with his family off Ferrara beach, just 800 metres from the town’s shore. He spotted two enormous fin whales, a critically endangered species of whale that can measure up to 27 metres in length and is considered the second largest living creature on the planet, after the blue whale.
– “I have seen them close-up, and there is no doubt, they are like those that were filmed in La Herradura (Granada province) the day before. See video in source article.
Full article & photo credit, Spanish: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/this-the-moment-endangered-whales-were-spotted-20240102131823-nt.html 

NERJA

Nerja town hall takes back control of old restaurant below iconic Balcón de Europa viewpoint:
– Nerja town hall has taken back control of the site of the Rey Alfonso restaurant, situated below the Balcón de Europa.
– The restaurant opened in 1972 and successfully operated until the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Since then, its owners have not been able to continue running it, resulting in the council and the owners coming to a mutual agreement to terminate the lease. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/nerja-town-hall-takes-back-control-old-20240103122921-nt.html 

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Senior Housing- Rincon de la Victorial hotel, closed for more than a decade, to be converted to apartments for the elderly:
– A hotel in Rincon de la Victoria, on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol, that has been shut for 13 years is set to be converted into apartments for the elderly. The old hotel Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, located on a hill in the centre of La Cala del Moral, has been shut since its last tenant, the Summa Hoteles group, went bankrupt in 2010.
– The eight-storey building, built at the end of the 1960s, has been acquired by a group of investors from Malaga and Madrid, who plan to refurbish the hotel and reopen it as a “senior living” residence for people over 65 years of age. The businessmen are already in talks with the Rincón de la Victoria town hall to obtain the necessary planning permissions.
– The sources estimated a completion period of two years, with the future home for the elderly to open its doors before the end of 2026. Photo: arrinconados. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/disused-costa-sol-hotel-closed-for-more-20240102171420-nt.html 

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

2024- The Year Global Government Takes Shape:
– Total control of every aspect of life for every single person on the planet, that’s the goal. That’s been apparent to anyone paying attention for years, if not decades, and any tiny portion of remaining doubt was removed when Covid was rolled-out and members of the establishment started outright saying it.
– Covid marked an acceleration of the globalist agenda, a mad dash to the finish line. We know what they want conceptually, but what does that mean practically? What does a potential “global government” actually look like?
– What globalism will bring us is a collection of nation-states largely in name only, operating superficially different systems of government all built on the same underpinning assumptions and all answering to an unelected and undeclared higher authority…and if that sounds familiar, it’s because it’s essentially what we have already.
– The only major aspects missing are the mechanisms by which this rough model can be transformed into a flowing network, where all corners are eroded and all genuine sovereign powers become entirely vestigial.
– That’s where the three main pillars of global rule come in: Digital Money, Digital ID and “Climate Action”. Let’s take a look at each one in turn. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/2024-year-global-government-takes-shape & Video Link

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Churches & Worship

Churches: Please submit your posts on Thursdays only, before 6pm.

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting: You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship..
– Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook 

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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Humour Section

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Holiday Music Videos

Music Video: Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 25th Anniversary, Madison Square Garden, NYC. October 29 and 30, 2009.
Both nights in one 4+ hour video.
Get comfortable, grab a bottle, turn up the volume and prepare for one hell of a ride.
– Jerry Lee Lewis
– Crosby, Stills and Nash, with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne & James Taylor
– Paul Simon
– Little Anthony and the Imperials
– Simon and Garfunkel
– Stevie Wonder, with Smokey Robinson, John Legend, B. B. King, Sting & Jeff Beck
– Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, with Sam Moore, Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Peter Wolf & Billy Joel
– Aretha Franklin, with Annie Lennox & Lenny Kravitz
– Jeff Beck, with Buddy Guy & Billy Gibbons
– Metallica, with Lou Reed, Ozzy & Ray Davies
– U2, with Patti Smith & Mick Jagger
Full set list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25th_Anniversary_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_Concerts & Video Link

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Daily Mail UK- Daily Sudoku: Click Here

Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles. 
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio

Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
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 Services.: 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/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily. 
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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DigameXtra No. 2685 Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 2024

On By naythandoctorlaptop

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The Most Popular English Language Daily Newsletter In Andalucia

Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its subscribers, followers & Editor. Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop.

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
Posts scheduled for holidays will be posted in the next issue.
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 3% of subscribers. The 3% Club finances DigameXtra for the 97% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? The generosity of the 3% Club members is greatly appreciated. 

Just like your morning coffee,
what would you do
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-Holiday Donation Info, 2 Methods-
You may drop cash donations off in person and say hello, after 2pm M-F by appointment, or place them in my mailbox beside my door anytime. Due to health reasons, unannounced drop-ins may be inconvenient for me. But if I am expecting you, no problem! Both the door and the mailbox have the name HARRIS on them. Email me for map and directions. Cash donations are strongly preferred. 
Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you may need is my name and email address, see those below. Typically you will only need my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” sent to me by Amazon, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND AMAZON UK eGIFT CARDS. NO TRANSFERS/APPS.
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Total Donations Received As Of Today: 106

(Last year = 96. New goal = 150, 3% of subscribers, a modest target. If just 3 of each 100 subscribers make a donation the goal will be attained!)

UPDATE 03/01/24: As of today we are at 71% of the 150 donations goal with 4 days remaining – 44 donations short. Only 2.2% of subscribers have donated. Big thanks to the 106 donors in the 3% Club! This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues. 

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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Tech note for Apple users: I can now accept Apple device created photos in .heic format. No more need to convert them to .jpg anymore. But please keep all photos to under 4Mb file size each.

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Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! 

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. It is registered social club with the Ayuntamiento in Velez Malaga, is a non political and secular organisation & during these very difficult financial times we try to keep costs down.
We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar
***Trips & Events***
January 2024
– 4th – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 12th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas – let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
– 27th – Fuengirola Saturday Market €18pp
February
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 23rd – Marbella Old Town
March
– 1st Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 22nd – IKEA & Guzmans Garden Centre
April
– 5 day trip to Madrid including 2 day trips. For more information contact Gail.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out our FB page

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U3A lectures series:
– Wed. Jan. 17. The January 2024 U3A lectures series at 11am with Norma will take place in Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach on Wed. Jan. 17. Title: New York City: A Retrospective of Centuries Past. How did Manhattan get its name? Did you ever wonder about it? Join us to find out among other fascinating tidbits of history about the yesteryears of the Big Apple. These weekly U3A/Digame adverts will stop at the end of January. So, please contact me or send me your email so I can update you personally in the future, if desired: norma2kk@aol.com
– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Meeting Place: El Pozuelo in Laguna Beach. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– Great News about the return of Discussions: Coming in January 2024: The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info. 

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Maria Esther Trio: Friday 12 Jan, 8pm
Jazz Club, Ventana Abierta, C/ Granada 3, Nerja
María Esther – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
Phill Wilkinson – Guitar
Dan Sheppard – Bass
Tel 690073871. Web: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/
Video Link (with different backup band)

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Classic Car Show- RETROMALAGA 2024: Malaga FYCMA
January 26, 2024 – January 28, 2024
Friday 26: from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 27th: from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 28: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The classic, vintage and collectible vehicle showroom Retro Malaga, will be at the Malaga Fair and Congress Palace (FYCMA). One more year, all lovers of classic and collectible vehicles from the south of the country and especially from the Andalucian community have an unmissable appointment at the quintessential Malaga retro show, where you can find exhibitions, accessories stands, spare parts, gifts, buying and selling of classic cars and motorcycles, among many other contents.
Do you want to put your classic vehicle for sale in Retro Málaga? Do you have a company related to the world of classic motors and want to participate as an exhibitor? Write us an email to info@eventosmotor.com
Info & tix: https://www.eventosmotor.com/eventos/2024/retro-malaga-2024/ 

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Nerja Cultural Center, Jan 2024 Schedule:
Website, https://cultura.nerja.es/category/programacion/

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Peter Pan soundtrack concert- Malaga:
Sunday 7 January at 5pm and 6.30pm.
The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra plays the full 18 song set of tunes from the Peter Pan movie. 
Edgar Neville Auditorium, C/ Pacifico 54, Malaga 29004
Tickets cost €10 (€5 for the under 12s) and are available online.
Info, map & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/gala-de-reyes-2024/2024-01-07/
Before the Concert: El Zoco arts and crafts market takes place every Sunday on Muelle Uno between 11am and 6pm. (Market Map Link-  https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFEcWuV2f7GFq4mv8 )

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Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!

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* Direct Cremation €2,250
* Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home
* Supply of coffin
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This plan is exclusive to a number of provinces, please ask advisor for more information.
Contact Ruth Forder on 0034 693 715 718 ; Comparefuneral.org
Your questions answered by Ruth from Compare Funerals Spain
– Why should I have a funeral plan? Having been funeral planning for over 10 year I’ve experienced some very sad and upset families when nothing is in place. A Spanish funeral plans will ensure that all costs are covered for your funeral service. Getting a prepaid plan will help you feel assured that your family will not be under any financial strain when it comes to paying for your funeral. A plan also means you can have peace of mind that everything has been organised in advance, so your loved ones do not have to make any difficult decisions.
– Why choose Compare Funerals? There seems to be a gap in Spain between independent funeral directors, offering plans at a good price but lacking the security of an established Trust or ability to cover a client overseas and Providers who seem to charge more than necessary. We want to be right in the middle and offer the best of both worlds. Our best-priced plan is only 2,250€ and does the essentials.
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– What happens if I move? All our plans offer the equivalent service in Spain (including the islands), Portugal, Republic of Ireland and the UK. If you moved to the UK, we would transfer the plan to one of our many partners at no extra cost to you.
– Is paperwork included? Yes, your family will receive a death certificate in Spanish and an international certification in English. We also provide a cremation certificate that allows the ashes on board a plane.

 

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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.  
UK: 0044 7846672013
Spain: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com ; FB Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. 

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SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
NEW SERVICE- Selling Your House? SPW Construction can offer you a bespoke package to prepare your house for sale.
Through our extensive relationships with Agents, buyers and sellers we understand what is required to present your home to potential purchasers.
Interior & Exterior decoration / Replacement bathrooms and Kitchens
Pool Reforms / Garden tidy
DAFO Compliance, septic tanks, solar installations, etc.
Roof checks / Damp proofing
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622938440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

   

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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
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
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us: hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. 

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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.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs- Torrox Costa (near the bus station):
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux, Android. Computers only, no tablets or phones.
I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2016 unless I have been servicing then annually.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.

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Tango lessons in Competa: 3 months course
Learn how to dance argentine tango in Musamornia dance school every friday from 5 pm to 6,30 pm
Professional teacher Miguel Ojos Negros
For singles or couples. We start in January 2024!
Limited seats. Booking at 34 722 10 86 69
or information 34 659 26 26 16 (by phone or wasap)
Avda Constitucion 61, Competa 

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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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BluCee Real Estate:
BluCee would like to wish all DigameXtra readers a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny, Sheleigh and Clara.
And a HUGE special thank you to Naythan, we really appreciate the hard work you put into producing DigameXtra.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Pass by our office to have a no obligation chat!
Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29740
For an appointment outside of our opening times or for one of us to view your property please contact us info@blucee.com or 0034 711 04 27 27
www.blucee.com
We cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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For Sale: Exercize Bike. Ultrasport Basic Racer 50. Old but fully working. Buyer collects. €50. More photos on request.
Helene. Located in La Viñuela/ Puente don Manuel area.
Proper road. No dirt tracks. Mob: 617190110 

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For Sale: Two paintings (acrylic on canvas) by the late Gizelle Lebrun
(Google painter Gizelle Lebrun art in Galeria del Sur, link here)
– BOXERS 73 x 73cm (29 x 29 inches). €250
– FENCERS 73 X 73cm (29 x 29 inches). €250
Or €450 the pair.
To view phone Martin / Puente don Manuel 608063873

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Great Deals From DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa

Computer prices have shot back up again. These units are the best deals I could find in the current marketplace. 

For Sale, 2 items:
-Budget Laptop: New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display. Windows 11 Pro, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6GHz turbo)
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System is English, keyboard Spanish. Only €380. Currently selling on Amazon.es, without Windows installed, for €468!  See that here, https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09Y9J8DZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details. This unit I am selling includes Windows 11, and at a far lower price!
1 year Lenovo warranty when registered online after purchase. (Pic on left)
-High Performance Laptop: Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new & fully upgraded with top-of-the-line RAM & SSDs.
Intel i3 10110U processor (2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!)
12Gb RAM. Two SSD Hard Drives: 256Gb + 500Gb
System: Windows 11 Pro in English. Spanish keyboard. 15.6″ HD display
Only €650 cash. 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase. Currently on sale at Amazon.es, with only 4Gb ram and only one 256Gb SSD, running Win 10, for €500. See that here, https://www.amazon.es/Acer-TravelMate-TMP215-52-Ordenador-i3-10110U/dp/B09WRF9PZR/ (Pic on right)
– New High Performance Mini PCs are on the way: With UK kbd + mouse! Buyer provides a HDMI display. Watch this space for details.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.

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Recommendations & Requests

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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Happy New Year: I’d like to wish a Happy New Year to all the DigameXtra readers and contributors, and especially to Naythan for his sterling work creating and distributing DigameXtra.
I’m glad that some readers have sent donations to Naythan (including myself) but, in my opinion, there are too many who haven’t donated. Naythan works hard to get the blog out 5 days a week and he is to be congratulated on his efforts.
If you haven’t donated yet, please do it soon, otherwise we might find that, in the future, we lose this important newsletter.
Thank you again Naythan.
Tony, Torrox Park. oddjobtony at gmail dot com

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Recommendation for SPW Construction:
I would like to put in a recommendation for Scott and his crew of SPW Construction. They spent approximately two months at our house doing an extensive amount of work, including two bathrooms with updated plumbing, a kitchen, new windows throughout and many other jobs in and outside the house. All work was done to a very high standard and the crew never missed a day for the entire project. Highly recommended. Regards, Martin & Donna, Sedella, 1961andrewsATgmailD0Tcom

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News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article) 
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

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SPAIN

The changes come into force this January 1, 2024- pensions, self-employed contributions, energy taxes, road tolls, rents & more: {Translation, summary}
– The deployment of the new contribution system for self-employed workers based on their real income will continue to be developed in 2024. It consists of 15 installment sections ranging from 225 to 530 euros – in 2023 they have ranged from 230 euros to 500 euros -, depending on net returns. As a novelty, due to the new contribution system, all those people who have been registered in 2023 as self-employed, even if only for one day, will have to file the Income Tax declaration as of 2024.
– Contributory pensions will rise by 3.8% with the arrival of the new year, while the minimum contributory pensions will increase by 6.9%, except for those of widows with family responsibilities, which will increase by 14.1%. For their part, non-contributory income and the Minimum Living Income (IMV) will also increase by 6.9%.
With this 3.8% increase that contributors will experience in 2024, the average retirement pension will increase by 734 euros per year or 52 euros per month, while the system’s average pension, currently 1,200 euros per month, will increase by 638 euros per year, which means 46 euros more per month.
– The salary of the more than 3.5 million public employees will rise by a fixed percentage of 2% with the arrival of 2024, which may be raised by another additional 0.5% depending on the evolution of the CPI.
– The annual update of housing rental contracts may not exceed 3% in 2024, while this year the new tax incentives applicable to the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) also begin to take effect.
– The interprofessional minimum wage (SMI) starts 2024 at 1,080 euros per month for fourteen payments, waiting for the increase that the Government finally decides to apply as a result of its negotiations with CCOO, UGT, CEOE and Cepyme. In any case, whatever increase is made to the SMI for this new year, it will have retroactive effects from January 1, 2024.
– Toll rates will rise between 5% and 6.65%, depending on the specific conditions of each concession.
Specifically, the 2024 rate review has meant an increase of 6.65% for the AP-46 and AP-7 Alicante-Cartagena; 6.55% for AP-9; 5.12% for AP-68; 5.07% for the AP-6, AP-51, AP-61, AP-53, AP-71 and AP-7 Málaga-Guadiaro, and 5% for the AP-66.
– The gradual withdrawal of tax cuts on electricity will mean one of the main changes in the monthly billing of supplies. The VAT on electricity will go from 5% to 10%, where it will remain throughout 2024. The VAT on gas will go from 5% to 10% in the first quarter, and then return to 21%. Other taxes linked to electricity will also be modified throughout the year. Specifically, the Tax on the Value of the Production of Electric Energy (IVPEE) – which was suspended – will have a rate of 3.5% until March, going to 5.25% until June, and the Special Tax on Electricity (IEE) – now at 0.5% compared to 5.1% – will be set at 2.5% in the first quarter of the year and will go to 3.8%.
– As for other supplies, the rate of last resort (TUR) for natural gas will rise by 8.19% on average, in relation to the price in force since the previous review. However, the price of the bottle remains at 15.14 euros pending the review this January. Telecom companies will raise rates – like those already announced by Movistar and Vodafone – and postal stamps will increase their price by 5.1%. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/economia/cambios-entran-vigor-1-enero-2024-pensiones-cuotas-autonomos-alquileres_1_10804700.html

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Health Ministry will reintroduce regulation of medical cannabis from this month in Spain:
– Sources in the ministry headed by Monica García confirmed to elDiario.es that they intend to re-promote the creation of the medical program from mid-January. At the end of the last legislative session, Congress approved a document calling on the government to regulate the medical use of cannabis.
– Now the minister is going to open the proposal. Spain is one of the few major European countries that does not have a regulated medical program, even though it has strong social support (84% were in favor of its use the last time the CIS asked for it) and a similar majority in Congress. The current distribution of mandates, according to the government, is favorable for this regulation. Full article: https://thepostedia.com/opinion/211505.html

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Socialist Propaganda Machine- The labour market fiasco is that public employment and statistical manipulation account for 70% of jobs created: {Translation, summary}
– The systematic increase in public employment is a characteristic measure of the economic policy of Pedro Sánchez’s government. Since the socialist leader arrived at La Moncloa, the number of workers who receive their salaries directly from public administrations has been growing at a rate of 18,360 new hires every quarter.
– Although the PSOE-Sumar coalition government pretends to present this development as positive, the problems associated with this drift are many and very serious. Firstly, the fiscal reality cannot be ignored: every new position created in the public sector entails an increase in public spending, creating an economic burden that inevitably falls on taxpayers. This growing fiscal cost translates into a growing challenge for the financial sustainability of the State, which is only exacerbated in the context of the electoral and propagandistic fervour that characterises the Executive.
– Secondly, the increase in public employment distorts the true situation of the labour market. By masking unemployment figures with public hiring, it creates an illusion of stability that can have dire long-term consequences. The perception of a robust labour market vanishes when it is revealed that a large part of the jobs created under Pedro Sánchez’s government come from the public sphere, so we are not talking about contracts associated with efficiency and productivity considerations.
– Thirdly, it is imperative to recognise that the systematic increase in public employment does not respond to an intrinsic need to meet a continuously growing demand. For example, if the birth rate has plummeted, why do we continue to expand the workforce in the public education system? Again, a simple analysis of the needs of society reveals that a significant part of these recruitments are unjustified. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2024-01-02/empleo-publico-maquillaje-estadistico-60-por-ciento-trabajo-creado-bajo-gobierno-pedro-sanchez-psoe-7078255/

MALAGA PROVINCE

Weather change on the cards on the Costa del Sol, with possible rain and polar air greeting the arrival of the Three Kings:
– Malaga will record highs of up to 25C until Thursday, when state weather agency Aemet sets the probability of rain showers at 100 per cent in many parts of the province.
– However, the weather is set to change in the second half of the week. The turning point will be Thursday. On that day, Aemet has set the probability of showers in the province at 100 per cent, especially in Ronda and the towns and villages of the Guadalhorce Valley. In Malaga city, the possibility of rain at the moment is 80%.
– On Friday, this instability will continue, although the probability of precipitation will decrease considerably. The maximum temperatures will also fall. Therefore, Aemet forecasts that the mercury will not exceed 15-17C in Malaga city from 5 January onwards. The minimum temperatures will fall along the same lines, to 9-12 degrees. In addition, from Friday onwards, wind gusts of 20 kilometres per hour are expected. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/weather-change-the-cards-the-costa-sol-20240102083733-nt.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Residents reject one of two proposed locations for Axarquía desalination plant:
– As the drought tightens its grip across Malaga province, Andalucía’s regional government and Vélez-Málaga town hall are evaluating proposals from two companies to build a desalination plant to help agriculture and domestic water supply on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol.
– Two companies, Acciona S.A. and Magtel S.L. are bidding for the contract to build the facility. The former has proposed to construct the plant at the mouth of the Vélez river to the west of Torre del Mar and the latter’s proposal would see the plant being built by the town’s existing wastewater treatment plant to the north of the town by the A-7 motorway.
– However, the residents living near the area proposed by Acciona S. A. have rejected their proposal during a period of open consultation, saying that it would situate the plant just 50 metres from homes and the Joaquín Lobato secondary school. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/residents-reject-one-two-proposed-locations-for-20231229220534-nt.html 

EUROPE

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne:
The queen announced during her New Year’s speech on Sunday that she would step down on January 14, the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31, and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Photo: David Giles. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-01-01/denmarks-queen-margrethe-ii-to-step-down-from-throne.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Back with a bang! Nadal downs Thiem in Brisbane: Playing his first competitive match for nearly 12 months, the 92-time tour-level titlist eased past Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-1 in Australia with a first-round performance that gave an immediate reminder of just what he is capable of. With his 1069th tour-level victory, Nadal overtook fellow former World No. 1 Ivan Lendl on the all-time leaderboard. Only Jimmy Connors (1274), Roger Federer (1251) and Novak Djokovic (1088) remain ahead of the Spaniard. His opponent as he chases his next match win in Brisbane will be eighth seed Aslan Karatsev or home wild card Jason Kubler. Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/thiem-nadal-brisbane-2024-tuesday 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Will AI Eliminate The Digital Nomads?: {Translation, summary}
– The short answer is yes, in many cases it will. {And then all the millions of euros invested by all the different agencies into developing Digital Nomad programs before a demand even existed will have gone to waste. This is what happens when politicians with little technical knowledge come up with hair-brained schemes to spend EU recovery funds. -Ed.}
– Evening falls and the office building is now almost deserted. Hundreds or thousands of so-called white-collar workers, consultants, lawyers, computer scientists and analysts crowd the nearby train station to return home. They seem oblivious to the coming reality, that if the most dire predictions come true, their jobs will be eliminated. Many of their jobs will simply disappear and their functions will be taken over by AI in the same way that, decades ago, millions of manual workers saw their jobs replaced by machines. A few new jobs will emerge, such as that of ‘prompt engineer’, but these will also eventually be swallowed up by the full automation that is coming our way.
– “Apparently, this ‘prompt engineer’ work will be limited to the initial phase of development of these models. The current need comes from the complexity of handling these tools and their still scarce implementation, but it is desirable that they be integrated into the tools commonly used in each sector,” explains Professor Méndez Pozo, from the UCM. Josep Curto, from the UOC, predicts that prompt engineering (asking AI the correct prompt to get the desired result) will become more of a function that any qualified worker will have to master: “It is not a job with a future, but simply a skill that is more necessary to know. Just as it used to be compulsory to know how to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint, knowing how to use generative AI tools properly will be part of every professional’s toolbox”. Full article: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5204953/0/los-prompt-engineers-nuevo-oficio-que-trae-ia-se-cobra-bien-pero-es-un-trabajo-que-tambien-acabara-siendo-barrido/

TRAVEL NEWS

Flights affected by the Iberia strike: {Translation, summary}
– The UGT and CCOO unions have called a four-day strike in Iberia due to the company’s refusal to accept the provision of “auto-handling” at airports where it lost an Aena tender.
– The strike will take place on 5, 6 and 8 January, which could impact on the company’s scheduled flights to and from Spain. This measure would affect the 29 national airports served by Iberia Airport Services, including important hubs such as Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Alicante, Valencia, Malaga, Seville, Bilbao and Tenerife.
– Travellers are reminded to confirm flights to avoid disappointment. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/todos-vuelos-afectados-huelga-iberia-consulta-si-te-afecta-12149348

FINANCIAL

Holiday Renters Trend? Cancelling or Demanding Discounts For Lack of Water: {DigameXtra}
I have received several reports from landlords that some international holiday renters are unhappy with having to deal with no water for a third of the day. Some renters have requested discounts, and others simply cancel reservations, if they can’t be guaranteed access to tap water 24hrs a day. One landlord reports being advised by their lawyer to be sure to disclose, in writing, the possibility of daily water cutoffs to potential renters, as a renter may attempt to use an undisclosed water cutoff to invalidate contracts or demand compensation. I have no independent confirmation of this, only emails from disgruntled property owners who wish to remain anonymous. However, I felt it was worth mentioning.

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Music Videos

Holiday Music Videos: Masters of The Universe Tour 1980
Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco De Lucia- Separate & Together
Full Concert – 12/06/80
Recorded live at the Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, on the final night of their 1980 tour. Video Link
Setlist:
0:00:00 – Bill Graham Introduction
0:00:31 – One Melody / My Foolish Heart – John McLaughlin
0:08:35 – Passion, Grace & Fire / No Mystery – Al Di Meola
0:14:13 – Violin Sonata – Al Di Meola
0:15:48 – Monasterio De Sal – Paco De Lucia
0:21:30 – Ole – Paco De Lucia
0:28:23 – Short Tales Of The Black Forest – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin
0:41:07 – Frevo Rasgado – John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
0:49:27 – Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho – Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola
0:59:42 – Tres Hermanos – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:07:51 – Morning Of The Carnival (part 1) – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:15:04 – Morning Of The Carnival (part 2) – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:16:17 – Spain – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:25:43 – Fantasia Suite – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:35:53 – Meeting Of The Spirits – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
2:00:17 – Al, John & Paco: Splendido Sundance – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
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 Services.: 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/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily. 
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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DigameXtra No. 2684 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, Dec 29th, 2023

On By naythandoctorlaptop

Welcome to DigameXtra !

The Most Popular English Language Daily Newsletter In Andalucia

Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its subscribers, followers & Editor. Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop.

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
Posts scheduled for holidays will be posted in the next issue.
– Jan. 1 & 2, Mon. & Tues., New Years Day & recovery day.
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

NEXT ISSUE WILL BE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD

Have A Great New Years Weekend !

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 3% of subscribers. The 3% Club finances DigameXtra for the 97% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? The generosity of the 3% Club members is greatly appreciated. 

Just like your morning coffee,
what would you do
without your morning DigameXtra?

-Holiday Donation Info, 2 Methods-
You may drop cash donations off in person and say hello, after 2pm M-F by appointment, or place them in my mailbox beside my door anytime. Due to health reasons, unannounced drop-ins may be inconvenient for me. But if I am expecting you, no problem! Both the door and the mailbox have the name HARRIS on them. Email me for map and directions. Cash donations are strongly preferred. 
Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you may need is my name and email address, see those below. Typically you will only need my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” sent to me by Amazon, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND AMAZON UK eGIFT CARDS. NO TRANSFERS/APPS.
Here is the Amazon.es eGift Card Link, (NOTE: YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY AMOUNT YOU LIKE ON THE FORM, it is set at €50 by default):
https://www.amazon.es/Cheques-Regalo-Amazon-es-mail-Amazon/dp/B07SS5PFJK/
Buy the eGift card for:
Name: N.J. Harris
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Total Donations Received As Of Today: 98

(Last year = 96. New goal = 150, 3% of subscribers, a modest target. If just 3 of each 100 subscribers make a donation the goal will be attained!)

UPDATE 29/12/23: As of today we are at 65% of the 150 donations goal with 9 days remaining – 52 donations short. Only 2% of subscribers have donated. Big thanks to the 98 donors in the 3% Club! This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues. 

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! 

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Dukes New Years Eve Menu:
Dinner Service from 19:00 to 21:00 bookings are required!
Spaces are running out so make sure to book early!
Reservations: +34 603 721 258
Also from the 28th of December we will be running our Christmas Sharing Platter (The Big One)
Dukes Bar, Av. García Peñalver BLQ 79, Torrox-Costa, 29793 

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41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that this year we’re on track for up to six new members and four members have rejoined after that COVID pandemic thing, which interrupted all our lives so much! 41 Club Nerja is really going from strength to strength!
We continue to enjoy a wide variety of fabulous activities and interesting meetings, which are attended by our members (who hail from nine different countries) as well as friends and family too.
Our doors are open for more new members! So if you have connections to Round Table or 41 Club, love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and helping the local community too, then please come along and see how we do it!
To get in touch you can
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com, or phone Steve on
0044 7546 402770
or you can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook or our website
41clubnerja.org
We’d love to hear from you.

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Sender's First Name / Nearest Town 

NOTE: YOU MAY ADDITIONALLY INCLUDE A LOCATION TO MEET OR PICKUP, BUT YOUR LOCATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY CASE. Including only the statement "for collection from..." is NOT sufficient! You may include that, but all submissions must be signed like this, Naythan/Torrox Costa.

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Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!

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-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
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-Heat Pumps
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Contact: James Bain. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain: Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK.
17 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Local & Long-Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also, additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 tonne. All on our own vehicles
Up to £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.
This and a current operator’s licence are a legal requirement.
Full customs clearance completed in house.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.tonyroamremovals.com
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Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY – The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar – Torrox Costa: Reopening date to be announced.
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
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MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951550581 or 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net  Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana. English required, other languages a bonus. Police check necessary. Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted

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How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. The limit is one pic per item/event. You can combine several of your photos into a 
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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
Pinterest @ www.pinterest.es/moonetteskincare  / YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

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Inflammation – A Psychological Thriller:
– Set in London, Brighton, Oxford, and Málaga; this fast paced novel follows Adam, a Psychologist, as he struggles to cope with life after the brutal murder of his truest love, Lorelei, at the hands of her abusive ex-partner. In the midst of his grief, and the guilt from his sense of having failed her; he lives on countdown, awaiting the release of the perpetrator. Furious with a criminal justice system that by its very nature only ever acts after the event, and increasingly feeling the need to do something for the cause in the meantime; the obsessive urge to intervene using his psychological skills, overpowers him. Will he even make it to the release date, or will he already have gone too far?
– I wrote this novel in and around Málaga province; in Torrox and Nerja particularly. It is a psychological/suspense/crime thriller, and would certainly be rated 18+ in places. It is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook in various countries. The links for the UK and Spain are below, and it is best to order it from where you currently are, and/or to where you would like it delivered. I very much hope you enjoy it (please leave a nice amazon review if so); and a big heartfelt thank you to anyone who orders it, and in doing so, is supporting an independent author.
Loz, Torrox. Email: lozblume AT gmail D0T com
For more info and to purchase: Amazon.es or Amazon.co.uk

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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Ikea bedside tables 42 x 41 x 72cms 25€ the pair
– 2 ikea Norraryd chairs 70€ the pair
– Large white synthetic cushioned headboard 160 x 160cms price 65€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
upcycling nerja at gmail dot com

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For Sale: Entire kitchen.
A very well cared for IKEA kitchen, all white with stainless steel handles. All soft-close drawers, two corner units with lazy susan’s, a vertical pull-out compartment for cutting boards, etc., under sink space for 2 rubbish bins, above counter cabinets with shelves, and under counter LED light strip. Includes black granite countertop.
All appliances are IKEA brand – refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, induction hob, hood, sink and tap, all functioning perfectly.
Measurements are in one of the photos. The kitchen has now been disassembled and stored in the garage, ready for pick up. Sale price is 2.500€ for everything, all reasonable offers will be considered.
Gavin / Julie, Salobreña.
Tel. 638 545 824 or email: gavin.tun@gmail.com 

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For Sale: New High-End ACER Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new and fully upgraded.
Processor: Intel i3 10110U processor. Factory modified to 2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!
12Gb RAM: 8Gb top of the line Crucial brand + 4Gb Hynix
Two Hard Drives:
– 256Gb NVMe SSD system drive
– 500Gb SSD, MX500- top of the line Crucial brand
System: Windows 11 Pro. UK system, Spanish keyboard
Ethernet + Wifi 6 / BT 5.0 / 10+ hour battery
15.6″ HD display. Intel UHD graphics.
Ports: HDMI, VGA, 3x USB3.1, 1x USB3.1 type C, audio.
Card reader. Weight 1.8kg
Business grade model with dual mounted hinges.
Only €700 cash. (Over €900 on amazon.es). 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.

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Just In – Another New Budget Laptop For Sale:
New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display
Windows 11 Pro v.23H2, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6 turbo)
2x USB3.2, 1x USB2, HDMI, audio miniplug, card reader.
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System English, keyboard Spanish. 
Only €320. Setup already done, with Adobe Reader and Google Chrome installed. 
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com ;

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Recommendations & Requests

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News & Articles

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ANDALUCÍA

Electric scooters will have restricted access to public transport from January 1: {Translation, summary}
– The Consejería de Fomento, Articulación del Territorio y Vivienda will ban electric scooters from 1 January on public transport in all Andalucía (metros, buses and catamaran). The restriction, which is similar to what has been carried out in other parts of Spain and Europe, will be implemented temporarily in order to make the principle of passenger safety prevail, as in recent months there have been situations of danger generated by battery fires that have occurred on public transport. This ban will be maintained until these risks tend to diminish.
– The decision has been taken as a consequence of the resolution of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) on the safety certification of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs). The DGT has indicated that from 21 January only certified electric scooters will be marketed, citing road safety and driver protection reasons. However, these safety guarantees will not apply to electric scooters in service before that date, which will have a moratorium to continue circulating without any regulation until 2027. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/patinetes-electricos-restringido-acceso-transporte-publico-desde-1-enero/

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Rent grows by 13% in Andalucia and reaches the record figure of 10.7 euros per meter: {Translation, summary}
– The price of rental housing in Andalucia has experienced a rise of 13.1% this year, reaching 10.7 euros per square meter (m2), a figure that represents the historical record for rents in the community, according to a report from the Idealista portal.
– Rental prices have grown during 2023 in all Andalucian provinces, with Malaga leading the way, with an increase of 13.6%. After it, the increases in Córdoba (11.3%), Jaén (9.1%) and Granada (6.8%) stand out, followed by Almería (6.3%), Cádiz (6.3%), Seville ( 4.4%) and Huelva (3%).
– Jaén is the cheapest province to rent a home, with 5.5 euros per m2, while on the opposite side is the province of Málaga, where the price per square meter reaches 13.8 euros per month, which represents the highest price in the province since Idealista has records.
– According to Idealista spokesperson, Francisco Iñareta, “2023 has been a bad year for people looking for a rental home. The supply continues to evaporate with no signs of it increasing in 2024 and prices set their all-time highs this December in most markets. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1492387/el-alquiler-crece-un-13-en-andalucia-y-alcanza-la-cifra-record-de-107-euros-el-metro/

MALAGA CITY

Would You Pay €29 For A One Hour Flamenco Show?:
– Teatro Flamenco Málaga Club opens its doors. This theater represents a new cultural landmark in the city, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich legacy of flamenco, committed to authenticity and artistic quality, and located in the heart of Málaga, open 365 days a year.
The cultural space, located at Calle Lazcano, 5 (Sala “Theatro Club”), will transform daily into a flamenco oasis for those seeking the magic of this universal art.
– Under the name “Esencia”, the theater will offer three live performances daily, each lasting 60 minutes, allowing spectators to choose the time that best suits their schedule. The schedule will be at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM.
– Admission is €29! Teatro Flamenco Málaga Club offers special rates for Málaga residents and children (6 to 12 years old), only €15. In addition, students and those over 65 can enjoy this experience for €22.
Info & tix:: https://teatroflamencomalaga.com/
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/teatro-flamenco-malaga-club-opens-its-doors-20231227172756-nt.html 

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting: You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship..
– Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot 

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DigameXtra No. 2683 Thursday, Dec 28th, 2023

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Torrox Christmas Events:
– Thursday, December 28 in the Plaza de la Constitución from 4:30 pm. Party includes a living Nativity scene, various performances and children’s attractions, as well as a visit from the Royal Postman.
– Saturday 30th December there will be a concert by the Asociación Cultural Vive la Música in the same square to close the year.
– Tuesday 2nd of January, a New Year’s concert in Santiago Street in El Morche.
– Wednesday 3rd of January, big Christmas Party in El Morche with the same characteristics as the one in Torrox.
– January 4th & 5th. A children’s show on the 4th of January in the Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox, on the 5th of January there will be a big parade of the Three Wise Men through the municipality. (Sorry for the poor quality in the images, that’s what I received. -Ed.)

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XIV San Silvestre 2023 Race in Vélez-Málaga: Saturday 30 December at 18.00 hours, with an urban route of 5,000 metres, with prizes and a concert by Tributo a Estopa.

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Three Kings Parade of Torre del Mar: January 5
A large parade of thirteen floats, ten local groups in parades, charanga (brass band) & batucada (drum band) that will make this one of the best parades on the Costa del Sol. The departure is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. from the Mayor’s Office. 

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Torrox Spanish History Group next meeting Thursday 4 January 2024:
Starting at 11.00am the talk will be presented by Malcolm Smith and is titled:
“The Visigoths in Spain and France”- Their history, art, and legacy.
The talk will be in three parts, an examination of the history of the Visigoths and what they achieved, a look into their art and architecture and how it relates to modern art.
There will be two addenda covering a recent visit to Toledo, and the Visigoths while they were in Septimania, France, where Malcolm lives.
Please come along and support Malcolm.
Non-members are welcome. Details of how to reach the venue appear below.
The venue for the meeting of Thursday 4 January starting at 11:00 hrs, will be the MEDIACANA MERENDERO, formerly known as El Ancla.
This venue is the first chiringuito on the beach if you travel along the N340 from Torrox Costa towards Nerja. It is situated just a couple of hundred metres past the turn off for the Viveros Amberes garden centre if you are heading from Torrox costa in the direction of Nerja. It is on the beachside of the road.
Mediacana Merendero is available to find on Google Maps. There is ample parking at the venue and public transport is available, supplied by ASLA, with a stop at Km. 46 on the N340, which is just 290 metres from the venue.
Please can you mention to your friends and other members who have expressed an interest in attending our meetings about this next meeting at this venue. (Just in case they do not pick up this message personally). Many thanks in advance.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Email: keithrocksue AT gmail dot com
I look forward to seeing members and newcomers.
Keith / Vélez

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For Sale, 2 items:
– 48 inch Samsung full HD Smart TV WiFi USB.
Model no UE48H5500AW. Excellent condition. 60 euros.
– LG Blu-Ray/DVD Player. Model no BP250 with leads and remote. 20 euros.
Tel. Peter 636122319 Torrox Costa. 

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For Sale: Baby Pram by Quinny. Full (3 pieces) with baby bag, umbrella and rain cover. Very good condition. 500€. Patricia, Torrox Costa. 666089558 

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SPAIN

IVA sales tax on electricity bills raised from 5% to 10%:
– Ministers agreed to partially extend some measures and start a progressive increase in the taxes that were lowered to reduce electricity and gas bills. The green light was given to raise IVA (Spain’s sales tax) on electricity bills from 5% to 10% (although there is still some way to go until reaches its ‘normal’ 21%), according to sources.
– Meanwhile, the elimination of 4% IVA on staple foods (such as bread, flour, milk, cheese and eggs) will be maintained until June, and the IVA on oil and pasta will continue to be reduced from 10% to 5%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/iva-sales-tax-electricity-bills-raised-from-20231227133645-nt.html

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President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso on Pedro Sánchez- “He is a communist supported by pro-independence supporters who have the most serious crimes on their backs”: {Translation, summary}
– Ayuso has ended the political year with a fierce attack on Pedro Sánchez, his pacts with the independentistas and his government in general.
– The strength of the Community of Madrid is essential to confront the communist project of the central government. Pedro Sánchez is a communist supported by Catalan and Basque pro-independence supporters who have the most serious crimes behind them: against life, freedom and the unity of Spain. In perfect communion with an amalgam of ultra-left groups that have not hesitated this Christmas to criticise the defence that the head of state, His Majesty King Felipe VI, made of the Spanish Constitution”. With this forcefulness, the President of Madrid began her review of 2023.
– “If the ultra-left that governs us does not defend the Constitution, it means that Pedro Sánchez rejects this statement made by the King: ‘Outside of respect for the Constitution there is no democracy or coexistence possible; there are no freedoms but imposition; there is no Law, but arbitrariness’,” Ayuso recalled.
– “The political balance of the year 2023 can be summed up in the fact that an ultra-left government has taken power to liquidate the Constitution. And with it the unity of Spain, its prosperity and its influence in the world”, says Ayuso. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/madrid/2023/12/27/658c147321efa0be0c8b45ae.html 

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Sánchez uses Spain’s rotating presidency of the EU to lay the foundations for a system of censorship to control the press critical of his actions: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s rotating EU presidency has delivered a regulatory change that smacks too much of Pedro Sánchez’s attempt to control the critical press. He has managed to give a decisive boost to an agreement on the European Media Freedom Regulation (EMFA). And that agreement, under the façade of a defence of citizens’ right to access “free and pluralistic” information, gives governments the ability to decide what is considered “free and pluralistic” information.
– What’s more, the Spanish government itself describes the European regulation as “a fundamental tool to protect freedom of expression, freedom and independence and pluralism of the media, both traditional and digital”. And that power in the hands of Pedro Sánchez could be anything but a guarantee of free information. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2023-12-27/sanchez-usa-la-presidencia-espanola-de-turno-de-la-ue-para-sentar-las-bases-de-un-sistema-de-control-a-la-prensa-critica-7082811/

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GRECO warns that Spain fails to comply with its anti-corruption commitment in the midst of the amnesty process: {Translation, summary}
– The Council of Europe’s body that analyses the capacity of states to fight corruption, the so-called Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), has concluded that Spain has failed to meet its anti-corruption commitments to which it had committed itself in the Fifth Evaluation Round. This is a package of agreements by which states committed themselves to ensure the prevention of corruption and to ensure the promotion of the integrity of senior executive functions of the central government and security forces.
– GREGO has revealed in a new report that neither Spain nor Malta complies with the group’s recommendations. Moreover, this statement comes at a time when the same international body, the Council of Europe, is analysing the amnesty law in the Venice Commission.
– GRECO initially assessed this degree of compliance in March 2022. Even then, it ruled that Spain had not complied with any of the recommendations. Of the 19 recommendations, seven had been partially implemented and another 12 had not been implemented. Among the unfulfilled measures was the need to implement greater transparency in the activity of advisors, as the government focused on an explicit reform on civil servants but not on advisors. “There is no indication of how such measures would specifically cover areas of risk of conflict of interest and corruption with respect to persons with senior executive functions,” the body said at the time. It also criticised the practice of “revolving doors” in Spain.
– As for the security forces, which was the second block it analysed in 2022, GRECO denounced that there had not been more improvements in the Police for a better development of its infrastructure”. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/espana/consejo-de-europa-avisa-espana-incumple-compromiso-anticorrupcion-pleno-tramite-amnistia.html

ANDALUCÍA

Crisis in the Ministry of Health of the Andalucian Regional Government – The vice-minister of Health and the manager of the SAS of the Junta de Andalucía resign: {Translation, summary}
– Two of the main heads of the department, the deputy minister, Miguel Ángel Guzmán, and the manager of the Andalucian Health Service (SAS), Diego Vargas, have tendered their resignations to the minister, Catalina García, citing personal reasons.
– The crisis comes at a delicate political moment for the Andalucian government, as delays in waiting lists and other shortcomings in the health service have made the ministry the main target for attacks by the parliamentary opposition. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/dimiten-viceconsejero-salud-gerente-sas-junta-andalucia-20231227111821-nts.html

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Another Avoidable Hospital Tragedy- Andalucian health will pay 300,000 euros to a family for the death of a minor after a diagnostic error by a doctor in training: {Translation, summary}
– {I have warned about this previously, from personal experiences. Many times in Andalucian hospitals the person who examines you is not in fact a qualified doctor. Often they are loosely supervised trainees or residents, who will not disclose the fact they are not MDs unless you demand to see their badges. They do not have full prescribing privileges, so for instance, if you need a painkiller as I did for a nasty broken arm, they will prescribe an anti-inflammatory or uncontrolled analgesic because they cannot prescribe a controlled med like codeine without clearing it with the real doctor on duty, who is off doing his rounds and does not like being disturbed. In my case they inappropriately gave me deadly, yet uncontrolled, Nolotil, despite knowing I was a native English speaker (Velez Malaga). Another time, a hospital  trainee tried to substitute Penicillin, which it clearly said on my chart that I was allergic to, for a more expensive antibiotic I can tolerate. Had I not woke up in time to check the drip bag label it could have done me in. (Carlos Hoya) -Ed.}
– The death of the child occurred on 25 March 2015. The little boy was admitted to the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital with a “pleural effusion” which “would have required consultation with paediatrics and hospital admission”. However, he was discharged because there was a “diagnostic error”, as “the pleural effusion” that could be seen in the X-ray was “not assessed”, according to the opinion of the Andalusian Advisory Council.
– The problem lies in the fact that the X-ray showing the child’s condition was analysed by “a doctor who was a first-year resident” at the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital. But this “does not imply the existence of professional negligence with criminal relevance, as it is precisely this lack of experience of doctors who are in their training period that leads to the establishment of supervision protocols, which apparently did not work correctly in this case”, the report states.
– A report by the Andalusian Advisory Council, published on Tuesday by Efe, certifies the existence of “patrimonial responsibility” of the SAS for the deficient medical care provided to the child and sets the compensation at 301,376.64 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2023/12/26/658abd41e4d4d84e2d8b457f.html

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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Weekly Markets
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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 

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DigameXtra No. 2682, Wednesday, Dec 27th, 2023

On By naythandoctorlaptop

Welcome to DigameXtra !

The Most Popular English Language Daily Newsletter In Andalucia

Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its subscribers, followers & Editor. Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop.

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
Posts scheduled for holidays will be posted in the next issue.
– Jan. 1 & 2, Mon. & Tues., New Years Day & recovery day.
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 3% of subscribers. The 3% group finances DigameXtra for the 97% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 

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Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you may need is my name and email address, see those below. Typically you will only need my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” sent to me by Amazon, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
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UPDATE 27/12/23: As of today we are at 62% of the 150 donations goal with only 11 days remaining – 57 donations short. Big thanks to the 93 donors! This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues. Surely DigameXtra is worth €2 per month to 3 of each 100 subscribers. 150 donations x €25 = €3750 for 1 year work; €3750 / 52 weeks = €72.12 per week for my 35hrs of work; €72.12 / 35hrs = €2.06 per hour … a 40 cent per hour raise from last year! 

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. It is registered social club with the Ayuntamiento in Velez Malaga, is a non political and secular organisation & during these very difficult financial times we try to keep costs down.
We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar
***Trips & Events***
January 2024
– 4th – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 12th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas – let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
– 27th – Fuengirola Saturday Market €18pp
February
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 23rd – Marbella Old Town
March
– 1st Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 22nd – IKEA & Guzmans Garden Centre
April
– 5 day trip to Madrid including 2 day trips. For more information contact Gail.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out our FB page

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U3A Lectures Series in Torrox: January 2024
– U3A lecture on Wed. Jan. 17. at 11am with Norma. This will take place in Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach.
Title: New York City: A Retrospective of Centuries Past: Did you ever wonder who was the first man to set foot on Manhattan Island, way back when? Join us for an informative morning with friends during a presentation taking you back to the early days of Manhattan when life was different, for sure! Please contact me or send me your email so I can update you personally in the future, if desired: norma2kk@aol.com.
– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History lecture is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Meeting Place: El Pozuelo in Laguna Beach. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– Great News, Coming in January 2024: The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info.

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Peter Pan soundtrack concert- Malaga:
Sunday 7 January at 5pm and 6.30pm.
The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra plays the full 18 song set of tunes from the Peter Pan movie. 
Edgar Neville Auditorium, C/ Pacifico 54, Malaga 29004
Tickets cost €10 (€5 for the under 12s) and are available online.
Info, map & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/gala-de-reyes-2024/2024-01-07/
Before the Concert: El Zoco arts and crafts market takes place every Sunday on Muelle Uno between 11am and 6pm. (Market Map Link-  https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFEcWuV2f7GFq4mv8 )

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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
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If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.  
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Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
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
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– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
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– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
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– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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Call us : 669 665 156
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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.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
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My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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DoctorLaptop Computer Services:
– Holiday gift setups. Many people will be receiving computers as gifts. If you want me to them set up properly for you it is best to bring them to me having never been turned on. There are certain setup tasks that are better done the very first time the unit is turned on.
DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs- Torrox Costa (near the bus station)
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux, Android. Computers only.
I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2016 unless I have been servicing then annually.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.

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BluCee would like to wish all DigameXtra readers a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny, Sheleigh and Clara.
And a HUGE special thank you to Naythan, we really appreciate the hard work you put into producing DigameXtra.
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We cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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For Sale: Jigsaw table. Unwanted Xmas gift, €50
Tel David 667880375 Nerja 

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For Sale: Scudo dog carrier 165 cm long, 50 cm high, 45 cm wide. Used once 35 euros. Peter, 636122319 Torrox Costa.

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SPAIN

This is the King of Spain’s traditional Christmas message in full, in English:
– At a time of political instability in which the coalition government of Pedro Sánchez is maintained thanks to the support of the independence movement of ERC, Junts and EH Bildu, the monarch underlined the demand to preserve the integrity of the Constitution “as a place of mutual recognition, of acceptance and encounter of all Spaniards, as legitimate holders of national sovereignty.
– The King never shied away from tension in society due to politics and to combat it he demanded that all institutions, starting with the Monarchy itself, conduct themselves with the greatest responsibility and always seeking the general interests of the Spanish people. “Each institution, starting with the King, must place itself in the place that constitutionally corresponds to it, exercise the functions attributed to it and comply with the obligations and duties that the Constitution indicates to it,” he summarised. And, he added, institutions must respect each other “in the exercise of their own powers.”
Full article & speech translation: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/this-the-king-spains-traditional-christmas-message-20231225090547-nt.html 

AXARQUÍA

Several municipalities of Axarquía cut off from phone & Internet service in the middle of Christmas, now restored: {Translation, summary}
– Residents of Benamargosa, Comares and Almáchar, have told AxarquiaPlus about their situation, as they have been without a telephone since Thursday, and therefore have no telecare service available, so necessary for many elderly and dependent people. Since then they have been making calls to the different operators insisting on the need to solve the problem, however, according to them, this is going to take a long time and they will have to wait until the beginning of the week. The situation remains unresolved on this Christmas holiday.
– The Almáchar Town Hall has reported that they have also called Movistar on numerous occasions during these days to report lack of connections or telephone line. “We are aware of the inconvenience this is causing, ATMs shut, elderly people without support, children on holiday without internet access and above all without being able to communicate with family and friends on a day like today,” said the Almachar Town Hall. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/varios-municipios-de-la-axarquia-incomunicados-en-plena-navidad/

UPDATE: The Town Hall of Almáchar, in a publication on its social networks, has indicated this Tuesday 26/12/23 to its neighbours that “the connection problem is already fixed” and has appealed to those people who still have problems with the wifi to restart their devices (including routers) so that they can be updated. The Consistory of Almáchar advises those affected to file a complaint “for the incident we have had during these days and request a deduction for the days without service from the bill”. The Benamargosa Town Hall has also used its social networks to describe as “outrageous” the time they have spent “cut off”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/recuperado-el-acceso-a-internet-y-telefonia-en-almachar-benamargosa-el-borge-comares-cutar-y-triana-tras-cinco-dias-sin-servicio/

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar experiences a wave of robberies: “I am desperate, I have been robbed ten times in less than two weeks”: {Translation, summary}
– Around a dozen establishments in the centre of Torre del Mar have suffered in recent weeks a surge of shoplifting while the shops are open, with more than fifty attacks in total. The pharmacist Alfonso Monllor, who runs a shop in the Viña Málaga area of Torre del Mar, says: “I am desperate, I have been robbed at least ten times in less than two weeks”, according to Diario Sur.
– Monllor provided images of the alleged thieves acting in broad daylight, with total coolness. “They are perfectly identified, they are two men, about 40 years old. They are caught and released again, the court does not send them to jail because they are petty thefts, they say, without violence”, complains the pharmacist of Torre del Mar, who has assured that the National Police has shown him at least fifty complaints corresponding to the last few weeks, all of them corresponding to thefts from businesses in Torre del Mar.
– “I have even stayed inside the shop at night because I was afraid of being robbed again”, confesses the pharmacist, who has been running this establishment in Torre del Mar for more than 20 years. “The employees are afraid, they run after them, sometimes they throw away what they are carrying, creams, packs of parapharmacy products, electric blankets, they are not very expensive products, but, little by little, it is a destruction…”, adds this Torre del Mar businessman, visibly indignant.
– The thefts have occurred in approximately six establishments in Torre del Mar, especially in the Calle del Mar, a pedestrianised area with numerous businesses. Despite the presence of more vigilance, the feeling of impunity persists because, according to Monllor, “there is more vigilance, but neither the local nor the national police can do anything if they let them loose again in court, until a disgrace happens they won’t stop”.
– Police sources have confirmed that they are investigating several dozen complaints of possible thefts and robberies in establishments in Torre del Mar.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-vive-una-oleada-de-robos-estoy-desesperado-me-han-robado-diez-veces-en-menos-de-dos-semanas/ 

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Robbery again in Rincón de la Victoria with assaults on four houses, a struggle with the local police and threats to neighbours: {Translation}
– The urbanisations in the north of Rincón de la Victoria are being robbed again, as happened between 6 and 10 December. On that occasion there were about ten burglaries. This time, at least four robberies have been perpetrated, according to neighbourhood sources from the Guardia Civil and reported by SUR.
– The most recent events are once again worrying neighbours. Now, they include direct and threatening contact with neighbours and law enforcement officers, as well as the escape of the robbers. The method of the robbers is similar. Low-rise houses were chosen, this time in the vicinity of the María del Mar Romera school, therefore closer to the exit to the A-7 motorway that the urbanisation has.
– A witness saw them and was threatened by the perpetrators. The source reports that at around 9.30 p.m. they commented on social networks that there were people in the neighbourhood. He went out onto the balcony and saw them perfectly. “They were wearing hoods and military fatigues, which covered their faces. They had just entered a house next to mine, two doors down. I reprimanded them and they responded and showed me a knife, threatening me. I quickly lost track of them, the witness added.
– Coincidentally, last Thursday night, as part of the special surveillance device set up in Parque Victoria as a result of the robberies, in addition to the civil guards, there were Local Police officers located at the points considered ideal for escaping from the urbanisation area. A couple of officers had a hand-to-hand struggle, but were unable to stop the escape. This was followed by a rapid response by security forces, but to no avail, the robbers managed to get away. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vuelven-a-robar-en-rincon-de-la-victoria-con-asaltos-a-cuatro-viviendas-forcejeo-con-la-policia-local-y-amenaza-a-los-vecinos/ 

TRAVEL NEWS

Germany’s Train Travel to Face Disruptions Throughout the Whole 2024:
– Germany’s train travel will face disruption throughout the whole year in 2024 as members of the German Train Drivers’ Union have voted in favour of keeping an “indefinite strike”. The decision of the Union is expected to affect hundreds of thousands passengers, with Deutsche Ban telling everyone to avoid rail travel during the strikes, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
– During the last strike, around 80 per cent of long-distance trains were cancelled in Germany, and any strike taking place next year is anticipated to have a significant impact on train travel.
– Back on December 7, after the last strike, the boss of GDL, Claus Weselsky, said that the union would not be holding another strike this year. He said that the next strike will take place on January 7, meaning that there will be no disruptions in the remaining days for this year.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/germanys-train-travel-to-face-disruptions-throughout-the-whole-2024/

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Music Videos

Rare Music Video: Cliff Richard & The Shadows – Live at the Forum, Liège, Belgium 08.05.1964. Video Link
Do You Wanna Dance 00:00
Dancing Shoes 02:00
Lucky Lips 04:24
The Young Ones 07:22
I Got A Woman 09:34
Bachelor Boy 13:03
Constantly 15:34
Maria No Mas 18:18
La Mer 20:38
I’m The Lonely One 25:14
We Say Yeah 27:55

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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles. 
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2681, CHRISTMAS WEEKEND EDITION Friday, Dec 22nd, 2023

On By naythandoctorlaptop

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The Most Popular English Language Daily Newsletter In Andalucia

Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its subscribers, followers & Editor. Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop.

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
Posts scheduled for holidays will be posted in the next issue.
– Dec. 25 & 26, Mon. & Tues., Christmas & St Stephen’s Day
– Jan. 1 & 2, Mon. & Tues., New Years Day & recovery day.
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

NEXT ISSUE WILL BE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27TH

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 3% of subscribers. The 3% group finances DigameXtra for the 97% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 

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You may drop cash donations off in person and say hello, after 2pm M-F by appointment, or place them in my mailbox beside my door anytime. Due to health reasons, unannounced drop-ins may be inconvenient for me. But if I am expecting you, no problem! Both the door and the mailbox have the name HARRIS on them. Email me for map and directions. Cash donations are strongly preferred. 
Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you may need is my name and email address, see those below. Typically you will only need my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” sent to me by Amazon, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
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UPDATE 22/12/23: As of today we are at 59% of the 150 donations goal with only 16 days remaining, 62 donations short. This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues. Surely DigameXtra is worth €2 per month to 3 of each 100 subscribers. 150 donations x €25 = €3750 for 1 year work; €3750 / 52 weeks = €72.12 per week for my 35hrs of work; €72.12 / 35hrs = €2.06 per hour … a 40 cent per hour raise from last year! 

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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What’s On

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Dukes New Years Eve Menu:
Dinner Service from 19:00 to 21:00 bookings are required!
Spaces are running out so make sure to book early!
Reservations: +34 603 721 258
Also from the 28th of December we will be running out Christmas Sharing Platter (The Big One)
Dukes Bar
Av. García Peñalver BLQ 79, Torrox-Costa, 29793 

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41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that this year we’re on track for up to six new members and four members have rejoined after that COVID pandemic thing, which interrupted all our lives so much! 41 Club Nerja is really going from strength to strength!
We continue to enjoy a wide variety of fabulous activities and interesting meetings, which are attended by our members (who hail from nine different countries) as well as friends and family too.
Our doors are open for more new members! So if you have connections to Round Table or 41 Club, love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and helping the local community too, then please come along and see how we do it!
To get in touch you can
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com, or phone Steve on
0044 7546 402770
or you can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook or our website
41clubnerja.org
We’d love to hear from you.

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On Sale Now- Queens of the Stone Age: Sun, 23 June, 2024. Marenostrum Castle Park, Fuengirola, Malaga. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 10pm. €55 + fee
Queens of the Stone Age, the legendary rock band will make a stop in Fuengirola as part of their extensive international tour, with a surprise opening act.
Info & tix: https://marenostrumfuengirola.com/eventos/kany-garciaqueens-of-the-stone-age/ & Video Link 


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On Sale Now- The Bigsound Malaga 2024 urban music festival: July 19 and 20, 2024
Bigsound, the largest urban music festival in Spain, has announced its expansion to the city of Malaga. After the success of its first three editions in Valencia, two dates are confirmed in Malaga at the Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium.
Info & tix: https://bigsoundfestival.com/malaga/malaga 

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Just Announced, On Sale 12 noon today- Simple Minds:
Fri, 26 July. 10pm. Teatro del Generalife, Granada.
Info & tix: https://www.simpleminds.com/2023/12/20/simple-minds-play-granada-spain/ & Video Link 


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Acoustic Jam Session hosted by Dana & Gianni: Sunday 24 December from 2pm to 5pm at Ziggy’s bar Puente Don Manuel. You are all welcome, musicians can bring their instruments. You will encounter good environment and good energy. Info/booking +34 642519017 

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar January & March coming events & excursions:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours mornings only Wednesday and Friday 10.00 till 13.00 For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334.
– We continue our regular activities: Spanish practice groups (limited numbers per group), art, crochet and crafts. Wednesdays and Friday. Time 10.00 to 13.00.
– Our shop will be open Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
– Every Thursday Spanglish. General conversation between Spanish and English friends. Time 16.30 to 17.30.
– Friday 29th December- Old & New Year Celebration. Please come to the Lux Mundi tradition, held at 12.00 noon prompt during the usual coffee morning, when the Gong will be sounded to say farewell to 2023 and give an early welcome to the year 2024. On each stroke a lucky grape will be eaten and a wish made, also included will be a Lucky Bag and a glass of cava. Tickets available at the Centre, price 4 Euros; please purchase early so that we know how many grapes to cater for.
– Thursday 18th January – Fuengirola. Miramar Centre and Iceland January Sales. On arrival you can either get off at the bus station and visit the town or you can be dropped off at the Miramar shopping centre and have lunch there. The bus will collect those in town at 14:30 and drop you off at either the Miramar centre or Iceland and will then return later to pick you up. Tickets available at the Centre, price: 18€ with a Friends card and 20€ for visitors. (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 09:15, Caleta (Vets) 09:20, Torre del Mar (bus station) 09:30.
– Coming excursion – Monday 18th March to Friday 22nd March – Excursion to Valencia for the Fallas Festival. Tickets available at the Centre price: double room 549 Euros person with a Friends card, visitors 569 Euros, single room 799 Euros with a Friends card, visitors 819 Euros. Travel insurance included (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure times: Torre del Mar (Bus station) 07.15, Caleta (opposite Vets) 07.25, Algarrobo (Lidl) 07.30

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Local & Long-Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also, additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
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Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 tonne. All on our own vehicles
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Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request.
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This and a current operator’s licence are a legal requirement.
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We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY – The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar – 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 specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
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* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951550581 or 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
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***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana. English required, other languages a bonus. Police check necessary. Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted

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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
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Inflammation – A Psychological Thriller:
– Set in London, Brighton, Oxford, and Málaga; this fast paced novel follows Adam, a Psychologist, as he struggles to cope with life after the brutal murder of his truest love, Lorelei, at the hands of her abusive ex-partner. In the midst of his grief, and the guilt from his sense of having failed her; he lives on countdown, awaiting the release of the perpetrator. Furious with a criminal justice system that by its very nature only ever acts after the event, and increasingly feeling the need to do something for the cause in the meantime; the obsessive urge to intervene using his psychological skills, overpowers him. Will he even make it to the release date, or will he already have gone too far?
– I wrote this novel in and around Málaga province; in Torrox and Nerja particularly. It is a psychological/suspense/crime thriller, and would certainly be rated 18+ in places. It is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook in various countries. The links for the UK and Spain are below, and it is best to order it from where you currently are, and/or to where you would like it delivered. I very much hope you enjoy it (please leave a nice amazon review if so); and a big heartfelt thank you to anyone who orders it, and in doing so, is supporting an independent author.
Loz, Torrox. Email: lozblume AT gmail D0T com
For more info and to purchase: Amazon.es or Amazon.co.uk

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For Sale: Mens/boys Scott mountain bike. 21 speed, front suspension lightweight alloy frame. 26” wheels.
Buyer collects. Matthew, Torrox costa. 110€
Call 682702111 or Email: mattlon at icloud dot com 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Bosch Easyaquatac 110 Pressure washer and hosepipe. Only used once. 60 euros.
– 8×1000 and 6×500 piece jigsaws all complete. 30 euros.
– 2 warm quality king sized blankets 25 euros.
Tel. Peter/ Torrox Costa 636122319. 

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For Sale: A set of 20 books by the author Patrick O’Brian. Arguably the best maritime history novels ever written. Used but in very good condition. A must for sea faring story lovers. €20 for the set (Won’t split the lot)
Money will be donated to charity.
Victoria / Paul. Torrox campo. 699600847

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For Sale: New High-End ACER Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new and fully upgraded.
Processor: Intel i3 10110U processor. Factory modified to 2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!
12Gb RAM: 8Gb top of the line Crucial brand + 4Gb Hynix
Two Hard Drives:
– 256Gb NVMe SSD system drive
– 500Gb SSD, MX500- top of the line Crucial brand
System: Windows 11 Pro. UK system, Spanish keyboard
Ethernet + Wifi 6 / BT 5.0 / 10+ hour battery
15.6″ HD display. Intel UHD graphics.
Ports: HDMI, VGA, 3x USB3.1, 1x USB3.1 type C, audio.
Card reader. Weight 1.8kg
Business grade model with dual mounted hinges.
Only €700 cash. (Over €900 on amazon.es). 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.

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Just In – Another New Budget Laptop For Sale:
New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display
Windows 11 Pro v.23H2, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6 turbo)
2x USB3.2, 1x USB2, HDMI, audio miniplug, card reader.
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System English, keyboard Spanish. 
Only €320. Setup already done, with Adobe Reader and Google Chrome installed. 
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com ;

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Recommendations & Requests

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
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News & Articles

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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

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SPAIN

EU to take Spain before the CJEU for failing to comply with wastewater collection and treatment regulations:
– The European Commission announced this Thursday that it is taking Spain before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) after exhausting the file process for failing to comply with the wastewater collection and treatment standards established by the European directive.
– Brussels takes this step after verifying that although some progress has been recorded, the Spanish authorities still have not completely resolved the wastewater deficiencies. The case of Spain dates back to 2021, when the European Executive issued a first warning due to the lack of actions to comply with all aspects of European legislation.
– Brussels points out that Spain “continues not to offer the degree of treatment required for the entire polluting load of the agglomerations or does not offer the necessary treatment results with regard to discharges after treatment.” This is why the European Commission emphasizes that infrastructure must be improved, through new physical infrastructure or with the development of existing treatment facilities. Full article: https://www.usanews.net/science/spain-before-the-cjeu-for-failing-to-comply-with-wastewater-collection-h118641.html

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Gasoline hits a new annual low and has already become cheaper by almost 13% since the end of September, diesel also down: {Translation, summary}
– The average price of petrol has hit a new annual low this week after adding a new decrease, the twelfth in a row, and accumulating a reduction of almost 13% since the end of September. Specifically, the average price of a litre of petrol has fallen by 1.35% this week compared to last, to stand at 1.536 euros, according to data from the European Union’s Petroleum Bulletin collected by Europa Press. You would have to go back to the end of last year, when the government’s bonus of at least 20 cents per litre for fuels was still in force, to find a cheaper price at the pumps.
– For its part, diesel has chained its eleventh consecutive week of decreases, with a drop of 1.64% compared to the previous week, to 1.501 euros the average price per litre.
Thus, the price of a litre of diesel has fallen by 11% since the beginning of October and has fallen to levels not seen since the end of July.
– Despite these decreases, at current prices, filling up an average 55-litre tank of petrol costs 84.5 euros, some 8 euros more than at the same time in 2022, when it was around 76.5 euros, including the 20 cents per litre discount in force at the time.
– For diesel vehicles, filling up an average tank (55 litres) costs 82.5 euros, some 3.2 euros more than in the same period in 2022, when it was 79.3 euros including the discount. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/gasolina-toca-nuevo-minimo-anual-abarata-finales-20231221134301-nt.html

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Pres. Sánchez Confirms He Is Not Going To Fulfill Promises Made To Puigdemont and the Junts For Their Investiture Votes, Pretends There Is No Connection: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, today rejected the possibility of holding a referendum on self-determination in Catalonia because it does not fit in the Constitution and proposed seeking a new transversal agreement with more self-government for this autonomous community.
– Sánchez assured in an interview on RAC1 that no Constitution in the world includes the segregation of a part of its territory. In his opinion, neither a referendum on self-determination nor remaining in the current situation is viable. He therefore proposes as a middle way an agreement for more self-government, which would imply more powers for Catalonia. “If we only talk about a referendum, it is very difficult for us to move forward,” he said.
– As for Catalan demands for autonomous financing, he indicated that there is a bilateral space, but also one of multilateralism in which the other autonomous communities should participate.
– The President of the Government explained that there is no date set for his meeting with the former President of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont, but “it is logical that it should be after the amnesty law”, as is his meeting with the leader of ERC, Oriol Junqueras.
– In an interview with Rac1 on Thursday, which was picked up by Europa Press, he once again defended the amnesty law because it is constitutional, while the amnesty proposals of the pro-independence supporters in the last legislature were “unconstitutional”.
– Sánchez said that the current amnesty proposal does not arise because of 7 votes won in Congress, as the opposition claims, but because he has won 179 seats in Congress that support his government project.
– He also reiterated that the amnesty will be good for coexistence in Spain and predicted that, in a few years’ time, many of those who are demonstrating in the streets against the amnesty will also benefit from the “coexistence” that will result from the amnesty.
– Moreover, he is convinced that the pardons have already been “beneficial for the normalisation” of the situation in Catalonia. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1470808/sanchez-rechaza-un-referendum-de-autodeterminacion-y-propone-un-acuerdo-para-cataluna/ 

ANDALUCÍA

More Radioactive Tap Water!- 70% of the tap water that the population in Almería has been consuming is radioactive”:
{Translation}
– Jose María Calaforra, professor of Geodynamics at the University of Almería, has declared that “70% of the water that the population of Almería has been consuming is radioactive”. This alarming statement puts the spotlight on neighbourhoods such as Castell del Rey, La Joya, La Chanca and Pescadería, where this dangerous contamination has been detected.
– In an interview with the newspaper Nuevo Diario, the expert, who is director of the research group Recursos Hídricos y Geología Ambiental and who was president for many years of the Mesa Social del Agua y de Acuíferos Vivos until 2022, points out that the affected water comes from the Pozos de Bernal in the Campo de Dalias, a historically essential source for the city’s water supply. The Delegación de Salud, after carrying out analyses, has confirmed the presence of radioactivity levels that exceed safe limits. In Calaforra’s words, “this water is neither drinkable nor cookable”, highlighting the direct risk to the health of residents.
– Calaforra elaborated on his concerns: “Radioactivity is not something that happens all of a sudden like nitrate or pesticide contamination. This statement suggests that the radioactivity problem may have been present for a long time without being properly detected. In addition, the professor questioned the possibility that the truth about the sampling has been concealed, linking this situation to the works and expansion of the Almeria desalination plant.
– On the elimination of radioactivity from water, Calaforra pointed out that “radioactivity is not eliminated just like that”, mentioning that the use of filtering resins to purify water would lead to the accumulation of radioactive material, creating a new problem of hazardous waste management.
– Calaforra also addressed the long-term consequences of consuming radioactive water, linking it to an increased risk of cancer. “If I continuously ingest doses higher than 0.1 mSv during my lifetime, I will have an increased risk of cancer,” he explained, emphasising the dangers to public health. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1469812/el-70-del-agua-que-ha-estado-consumiendo-la-poblacion-en-almeria-es-radiactiva/

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Andalucia Passes Budget While President of Andalucia Embraces Communism, Says People Want More Gov’t Control Over Their Lives- He’s Supposedly A PP Conservative! {Socialists to the left of us, Commies to the right, and here we are, stuck in the middle again. -Ed.}:
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– Andalucia President Juanma Moreno (PP) highlighted the fact that these Budgets “are efficient, the highest in the history of Andalucian autonomy and have a very high social component because, in the end, we practically dedicate a commendable effort to what are essential public services”.
– In this sense, Moreno has expressed his conviction that Spaniards want governments that put general interests above individual interests. “They want less bickering, more management and more interest in their problems”, he said, before expressing his confidence that in the new year “the noise will be lowered” and “we will focus on the problems of Spaniards and Andalucians”.
– Andalucia now officially has a new budget for next year, which the Parliament approved this Thursday with the only votes in favour of the PP-A, whose absolute majority has allowed the green light to be given to a text that has been rejected by the four opposition groups. The budget amounts to 46,753.3 million euros and has finally included a total of 85 partial amendments, 57 of them from the Popular Party. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5201229/0/moreno-aprueba-solitario-segundo-presupuesto-su-mayoria-absoluta-con-rechazo-bloque-todos-los-grupos/

Cuba here we come…

MALAGA CITY

A thief dressed as Darth Vader stabs a man and steals 80,000 euros from him in Malaga: {Translation}
– A thief dressed in the mask of Darth Vader, the protagonist of the Star Wars saga, has stabbed a man and stolen a bag in which he was carrying 80,000 euros.
The events occurred at 11:30 a.m. this Thursday, December 21, in the Plaza Mayor shopping and leisure center. The victim is a worker who was collecting collections from several establishments.
– Apparently, when the man went to pick up the motorcycle he was riding, he realized that his tire had been punctured. At that moment, an individual with a Darth Vader mask stabbed him in the back and snatched a bag in which he was carrying around 80,000 euros. The robber fled on a motorcycle on which an accomplice was waiting for him. The victim, for his part, was evacuated to the hospital with a five-centimeter stab wound in the lower back area. The National Police has confirmed the facts and has opened an investigation for robbery with violence. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/ladron-disfrazado-darth-vader-apunala-roba-malaga-20231221162315-nt.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria tightens night water cuts: {Translation, summary}
– The water supply problems in Rincón de la Victoria are not being rectified and, consequently, the water saving measures, already imposed since 24 November, are being tightened. That morning it was decreed that the tap would be closed from 00.00 to 6.00 hours, indefinitely until the situation advises otherwise. Now, from 23.00 hours and until 6.00 hours, the supply will be interrupted.
– No date has been set for the restoration of normality. However, as explained in a communiqué from the City Council, there will be a truce, both on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Consideration will be given to the fact that these are two very special dates, when families tend to get together. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/cortes-nocturnos-agua-amplian-rincon-victoria-20231221171241-nt.html

GASTRONOMIA

The €1 tacos in the center of Malaga that everyone is talking about: {Translation, summary}
– “We are the most famous tacos in Malaga”, is how Los Tacos Malaga define themselves and it is no wonder, since in just over a month they have gained a lot of notoriety in the networks and it has been rare not to see at the busiest times, for lunch or dinner, that all their tables are full. The hook is simple: tacos for one euro, a bite of Mexico for only €1, many different options and a flavour that invites you to repeat.
– Located in the centre of Malaga (Calle Casapalma, 11). It is worth noting that they are small tacos, but they are homemade tacos, with corn tortillas made one hundred percent according to the recipe of Mexico City, Nixtamal style.
– The tacos are very varied and we can find some classics such as pork, steak or chicken and others such as mushroom and cheese, beef and chorizo de Ronda and longaniza sausage. But that’s not the only thing they offer, they also have quesadillas, nachos and burritos, which are a little more than the attractive €1 taco price, but are bigger and more complete. To drink, try the classics of Mexican gastronomic culture, such as micheladas, margaritas or cheladas, all homemade. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/tacos-centro-Malaga-mundo-habla_0_1858915538.html 

PRODUCT ALERT

Health alert due to bacterial contamination in lubricating eye gels- AaCarb eye gel, Aacomer eye gel and Puroptics eye gel: {Translation, summary}
– According to the information provided, this contamination was discovered during an investigation carried out by the UK Health Safety Agency (UKSHA), still ongoing, which confirmed the potential risk of contamination of the gels: AaCarb eye gel, Aacomer eye gel and Puroptics eye gel and initiated a recall of the affected batches as a precautionary measure. The AEMPS warns that there is a potential risk of infection if the affected ophthalmic gel is used, the risk being higher in people with a weakened immune system.
– Distributors have confirmed that none of them have directly distributed units of the three affected products on the Spanish market. However, it has been noted that the product Puroptics (distributed by Biovantic Pharma) was sold on the internet, either in the indicated format or in single-dose format, so it cannot be ruled out that it could have been purchased through e-commerce. For this reason, the AEMPS informs of this possibility and the cessation of use of the affected batches.
Affected batches
– Within the AaCarb gel, the affected batches are: 3H07 and 3H08, with an expiry date of July 2025, and batches 3I02 and 3I03, with an expiry date of August 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm.
– In Aacomer 0.2 percent Eye Gel the affected batches are: 3J23 and 3J24, with an expiry date of September 2025; 3K01, 3K02, with an expiry date of October 2025; 3H02, 3H03, 3H04, 3H05, 3H06, with an expiry date of July 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm.
– Finally, in Puroptics Eye Gel the affected batches are 3H09, 3H10 and 3H11, with an expiry date of July 2025; and batches 3J07, 3J08, 3J09, with an expiry date of September 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/Alerta-sanitaria-contaminacion-bacteriana-lubrificantes_0_1859215709.html 

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Alert by presence of E coli in ripened cheese made of raw milk from France: {Translation}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF) of an alert notification transferred by the French health authorities concerning the presence of Escherichia coli Shiga toxin producer (STEC), in the processed cheese product made with raw milk, MORBIER DOP.
– The information included here is the result of the self-control of the company itself, which has reported the impact to the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsea safe food available to the population. Items should be returned to point of sale for refund.
The product data involved are:
Product Name (on label): MORBIER DOP con leche cruda
Brand names on the label: FRIESLANDCAMPINA IBERIA and MILLAN VICENTE
Packed in wedges (from 175 and 195 g)
Lot number: all batches.
Source, Spanish: https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/web/seguridad_alimentaria/ampliacion/2023_35.htm 

SPORTS

Football News- European justice rules that FIFA and UEFA violate community law with the veto of the soccer Super League:
– The FIFA and UEFA rules making any new interclub football project subject to their prior approval, such as the Super League, and prohibiting clubs and players from playing in those competitions, are unlawful,” the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Wednesday on the legal battle that the major international soccer associations launched against the Super League, the proposal for a parallel competition to the Champions League.
– The highest body of EU justice stated that club soccer competitions and the exploitation of the rights they generate (on the field or through merchandising) are “quite evidently, economic activities” and “must therefore comply with the competition rules and respect the freedoms of movement, even though the economic pursuit of sport has certain specific characteristics, such as the existence of associations having certain regulatory and control powers and the power to impose sanctions.”
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-12-21/court-rules-fifa-and-uefa-violated-eu-law-in-vetoing-european-super-league.html 

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Football News- The new Super League proposal- 64 clubs in three divisions, free streaming and 5,000 million in revenue:
– The European Super League’s backer, A22 Sports, set out its updated proposals for a Champions League replacement on Thursday after a European court found that UEFA’s rules restricting the creation of new competitions were “unlawful.”
– A22 Sports chief executive Bernd Reichart outlined plans for a three-league, 64-club men’s competition and a two-league, 32-club women’s competition. It would replace the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League.
– The men’s Super League would consist of two leagues – the “Star” and “Gold” leagues – consisting of 16 clubs each, and a third “Blue League” made up of 32 clubs, A22 said. {No more info on the Women’s League was provided. -Ed.}
– There would be promotion and relegation between the leagues, with access to the Blue League based on domestic league performance.
– Clubs would play in groups of eight, home and away, with a minimum of 14 matches per year, played midweek. At the end of each season, a knockout stage of eight clubs would decide the champions of each league. All games to be live streamed for free. Full article: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39160077/64-clubs-3-divisions-super-league-new-plan-ruling

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Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting: You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship..
– Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook 

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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Music Videos

Christmas Videos: Rod Stewart – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Live) Video Link 1 & Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town (Live in Houston, 1978)  Video Link 2

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
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 Services.: 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/
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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DigameXtra No. 2680, Thursday, Dec 21st, 2023

On By naythandoctorlaptop

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Winter Solstice 2023- Málaga, Spain:
Friday, 22 December 2023, 04:27 CET
Astronomical winter begins at the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year.

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For Sale: Coffee table with lift up top for storage. 100cm x 50cm x 47cm. Collection only. 605817975 molly torrox costa

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For Sale:
1 ltr bottle of Courvoisier Fine Champagne Cognac. Boxed. 50 Euros
Janet /Nerja 630568164 / 0044 7949371765.
Can meet at the petrol station situated on the Frigiliana Road at the junction for the autovia.

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Lost Contact: Could the lady from the animal charity who bought some of my craft items about a year ago, via DigameXtra, please be in touch with me as I have other craft items to give her. Sorry I can’t remember the name.
Janet, Nerja 630568164 / 0044 7949371765.

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Big Thanks to the New Life Church- Nerja:
I would like to thank the New Life Church, and their congregation, for their generous moral support and all their financial donations in this Christmas season. Very much appreciated! -Ed.

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Employers will pay a minimum of 1,990 euros per worker per month if the SMI rises by 5%: {Translation, summary}
– The rise in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) of 5% would mean that the minimum effective wage cost for the employer, i.e. what an employer pays for a worker and their benefits, would increase to 1,990 euros per employee per month, taking into account all costs and holidays.
– This is the result of the study ‘Repercusión de la subida del SMI en la pyme española’ prepared by Cepyme, which states that if the SMI follows the predicted evolution for the average full-time wage and is increased by 5%, it would reach 1,135 euros net by 2024, which would be equivalent to 61% of the average net full-time wage.
– However, the impact on SMEs would be greater, as this increase in the SMI to 1,135 euros would mean that the net minimum wage would reach 70% of the average full-time wage in small companies, which represent 99% of the business fabric in Spain.
– The study points out that this wage increase is not backed by an increase in productivity – output per employee – as the increase in the SMI in Spain over the last five years has been 46.8%, while productivity fell by 3.8% over this period. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1469633/los-empresarios-pagaran-como-minimo-1990-euros-por-trabajador-al-mes-si-el-smi-sube-un-5/

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Mister Cool Loses It…President Pedro Sánchez uses sexist, body-shaming, vulgar term, calls opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo “la perra gorda” (translates to ‘the fat b*tch’) at a congressional hearing: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has accepted that the meeting with the leader of the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, which is to take place this Friday 22 December, will be held in the Congress of Deputies, as the president of the PP had proposed. This appears to have angered Sánchez . This was indicated by Sánchez in his turn to respond during his appearance in the Lower House, to give explanations about the results of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU and the latest European advice. “For you, the fat b*tch, we’ll see you on Friday in the Congress of Deputies and we’ll talk about whatever you want,” he said, making it clear that it is unprecedented that a meeting of this type does not take place at the Palacio de La Moncloa.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-acepta-reunion-feijoo-sea-congreso-usted-perra-gorda-20231220131922.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Indefinite national strike continues, stalls cases in around 40 Malaga province courts:
– An indefinite national strike by lawyers and solicitors that has been under way since 21 November has led to the suspension of trials and proceedings in around 40 courts in Malaga province. The legal professionals are calling for better remuneration and the guarantee of the right to digital disconnection among other demands.
– According to Francisco Sánchez, representative of the Venia union, around 40 per cent of the lawyers who make up the legal aid system in Malaga, comprising almost a thousand professionals, have exercised their right to strike in the province. “Andalucía is where we are the worst paid; we are paid 129 euros per case, despite the countless hours we can work on each case,” Sánchez said.
– The strikers are asking, among other things, for equal pay throughout the country and also that when a person is denied legal aid after their proceedings were initially handled by a legal aid lawyer, it should not be the lawyers themselves who “go after them to collect the corresponding fees”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/indefinite-national-strike-stalls-cases-around-malaga-20231215172345-nt.html

ALMUÑÉCAR

€840,000 fraud denounced for a fake housing development in the area of Tesorillo, Almuñécar (Granada): {Translation, summary}
– Some 60 families have denounced having been victims of an alleged scam estimated at around 840,000 euros for a fake housing development in Almuñécar, on the coast of Granada, for which the company responsible did not even buy the land. It is suspected by investigators other such scams exist in Almería and Murcia, but have yet to be exposed.
– Based on forceful advertising campaigns, they would have charged those affected between 10,000 and 25,000 euros, ten percent of what they would have to pay for the houses, as the first payment of the operation, all between last year and 2023. The alleged perpetrators of the scam did not apply for a building permit at the Almuñécar Town Hall, but did place a sign on the ground where “apparently they were going to carry out the urbanisation”. In reality, there was no project and the ownership of the site was found not to correspond to the supposed promoters. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-denuncian-estafa-840000-euros-falsa-promocion-viviendas-almunecar-granada-20231220144200.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Work progresses to transform iconic Costa del Sol nightclub into beach fitness area:
– Disocteca Baluma in La Cala del Moral on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol was renowned for its great nights during from the mid-1980s and throughout the 1990s and now work is progressing to transform the old nightclub into a beach park which is expected to open in 2024.
– Rincón de la Victoria town hall acquired the site at the end of 2022 and a contract to demolish it was put out to tender. However, the council decided that its iconic arch, which overlooks the Mediterranean, will remain standing.
– The project to convert Baluma is back on track after a delay this summer, and a large slide in the form of a castle, as well as outdoor exercise equipment has already been installed. Still to come are an area for weight training, cardio, stretching, bicycles, weights, balance and other gym equipment. Photo: J.R.Cámara. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/work-progresses-transform-iconic-costa-sol-nightclub-20231219103206-nt.html 

HEALTH

Health urges not to start new treatments with Blenrep, a drug against myeloma: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) has asked healthcare professionals not to start new treatments with Blenrep, a drug indicated as monotherapy for multiple myeloma in adult patients, which will no longer be available in the European Union.
– “Our study did not show that patients who received Blenrep live longer without their disease worsening than those who received pomalidomide and dexamethasone,” according to the AEMPS.
– The AEMPS, which reports to the Ministry of Health, specifies that the laboratory that owns the drug will continue to supply Blenrep on a compassionate use basis to patients already receiving the drug. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5200954/0/sanidad-insta-no-iniciar-nuevos-tratamientos-con-blenrep-un-farmaco-contra-mieloma/

SCAMS

Beware if you use contactless cards/phones at ATMs- a new ‘skimmer’ scam can drain your account: {Translation, summary}
– Payment with contactless cards is not only convenient, it is also considered more secure than the traditional payment method. This is due to the additional difficulty fraudsters face in cloning these cards or duplicating the unique codes generated for each transaction.
– Despite this, fraudsters have developed new tactics to commit fraud. Recently, a video has gone viral in Italy showing the latest technique used by fraudsters to take advantage of people making contactless payments.
– In the video, they show that the contactless payment box of the ATM is actually a housing that sits atop the real mechanism; it contains a small battery, a memory for storing information and a SIM card. {pic} This discovery reveals a newer and more sophisticated technique used by fraudsters to manipulate ATMs. Video Link, no account needed to watch: https://www.tiktok.com/@milanobelladadioofficial/video/7307315443537022241
– With this in mind, it is crucial to be vigilant and check ATMs carefully before making financial transactions. While devices such as ‘insert card’ skimmers are more common, these new innovative tactics can result in the loss of funds in a matter of minutes. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/cuidado-si-pagas-contactless-nueva-estafa-te-puede-dejar-sin-dinero-12100148 

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Did you buy a used Spanish guitar in the past month? Former employee of the Cuevas del Almanzora conservatory (Almería) arrested, accused of the theft of 14 guitars: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard has arrested a former employee of the ‘Miguel Caparrós Belmonte’ Professional Conservatory of Music in the municipality of Cuevas de Almanzora (Almería) as the alleged perpetrator of the theft of 14 Spanish guitars and their cases in the center.
– The complaint for the theft of the instruments was filed on November 28 by the director of the music teaching center.
– Civil Guard carefully tracked any indication or clue of this type of guitars on different online sales platforms for second-hand products, and located a Spanish guitar for sale, at a price clearly lower than usual, whose characteristics coincided with those of the stolen guitars.
– Once the perpetrator of the events was identified and located, the Civil Guard proceeded to arrest him for the crime of theft, which allowed the theft of the 14 guitars to be clarified very quickly. Agents in charge of the investigation managed to recover one of the guitars and return it to the music teaching center. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/almeria-00350/noticia-detenido-extrabajador-conservatorio-cuevas-almanzora-almeria-acusado-robo-14-guitarras-20231220125927.html 

FINANCIAL

More taxes and barriers- the Government will deal two blows to the owners of rental housing in 2024: {Translation}
– Currently, owners of rented accommodation can benefit from a 60% reduction in personal income tax on the income that each owner obtains in the corresponding tax period and which is declared each year as income from real estate capital. In order to qualify for this reduction, the only requirement is that the rented flat is the tenant’s main residence.
– However, the Housing Law, which Sánchez’s government approved last year, included a section that reduced this reduction from 60% to 50%. At the time, neither the Government nor the Treasury specified whether this tax increase for landlords included all rental contracts in force or only new ones, which caused a great stir. Finally, the Tax Agency clarified a few months ago that it affects all rental contracts signed after 1 January 2024. It is worth remembering that this fiscal blow to the small landlord was already included in the draft bill prepared by the Executive in 2021 and that it is now that they have managed to sneak it in.
*The Government’s manipulation*
– However, in the text of the Housing Law, the Government has sold this tax increase as an “improvement in the regulation of the IRPF” as it also contemplates reductions of up to 90% if the landlord meets certain requirements such as lowering prices or renting the flat to young people.
– Therefore, if the owner of the flat signs a contract at the market price (the majority of cases), he or she will pay more personal income tax, although the government prefers to hide this reality. For example, lowering the IRPF reduction from 60% to 50% will mean a hit of more than 240 euros a year in IRPF for an owner with a salary of barely 26,000 euros a year.
*Seasonal rentals, in the spotlight*
– Also with regard to renting, the Ministry of Housing has already created a working group to regulate seasonal rentals. The plan of the department now headed by Isabel Rodriguez.
– Seasonal rentals are those that are determined in the accommodation for specific months, for reasons of work, studies, holiday period (non-tourist) or any other activity. The key to a seasonal rental is that the property is not intended for the tenant’s habitual residence, but rather to cover the need for housing for a specific period of time. This type of contract has been left out of Sánchez’s Housing Law and has taken off like wildfire. So much so, that portals such as Idealista blame this law for having triggered the offer of seasonal rentals by 40% since its approval and for already representing 10% of the total number of flats for rent, while the number of properties for permanent rental has fallen by 12% in the last year, according to their data.
– Other rental companies also confirm the seasonal rental boom and point to other perverse effects on the market. One of the most striking is that, after the approval of the PSOE and Podemos’ Housing Law, which included far-reaching changes to the eviction procedures provided for in the Civil Procedure Law, the distrust and lack of protection of landlords in the face of non-payment has increased so much that some landlords even reject tenants with children for fear that they will be declared “vulnerable” and it will be easier for them to stay in the home without paying.
Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2023-12-20/mas-impuestos-y-barreras-el-gobierno-asestara-dos-golpes-al-propietario-de-vivienda-en-alquiler-en-2024-7080737/

TRAVEL NEWS

Unions postpone the start of the Iberia baggage handler strike for this Christmas after announcing that the Government will mediate the conflict: {Translation, summary}
– CCOO and UGT have postponed the start of the strikes that were planned for 29, 30 and 31 December and 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 January in the handling sector (ramp services, baggage, etc.) of the Iberia company. The company, therefore, will not go on strike in the last days of December, but the possibility remains that in the next few days strikes will be announced for the days of January.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5200990/0/los-sindicatos-aplazan-huelga-iberia-para-esta-navidad-tras-anunciar-que-gobierno-mediara-conflicto/

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DigameXtra No. 2679, Wednesday, Dec 20th, 2023

On By naythandoctorlaptop

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Berlin Circus (Berlín Zirkus): Dec. 22 to Jan. 14
Circus tent – Malaga Fairgrounds, Malaga
Info & tix: https://www.atrapalo.com/entradas/circo-berlin-zirkus-esta-navidad-su-majestad-el-circo-en-malaga_e4903246/ 

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Carol Service, Velez Malaga: Friday 22 December, 6pm
Please join us for a traditional Christmas Carol Service at El Puente Christian Fellowship, Calle Arbequin 8, 29700 Vélez-Málaga. Followed by mince pies and mulled wine. See our Facebook page for full directions, or email elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com, or phone 665626342. 

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‘The Magic Show of the North Pole’ at the San Francisco Market in Vélez-Málaga: Friday, December 22 and until January 2.
This Friday 22nd we will have a grand opening from 19.00 hours, with a Father Christmas tour from 17.00 hours. And the Market will be open on the 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st and 2nd January, from 5pm to 8.30pm. On the 24th and 31st December, as these are special dates, the market will only be open in the morning, from 10.30am to 2pm.
There will be family theatre, entertainment, games, dances and workshops to brighten up the Christmas season. 

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ON SALE starting Thursday 21 Dec 9am: Will sellout fast!
Nile Rodgers & CHIC 2024 Tour
Show is Wed, 19 June, 2024
Europa Point Sports Complex, Gibraltar
(Note: No Spanish dates set for the tour) This would make a great, affordable, mid-week holiday to Gib. Buy tix, book a room, in 6 months you’ll be glad you did!
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SPAIN

The PP charges against Sánchez for saying now that he will meet with Puigdemont: “Every day the lies are bigger”: {Translation, summary}
– The secretary general of the PP, Cuca Gamarra, has lashed out harshly against the head of the Executive, Pedro Sánchez, for now considering going “swiftly and quickly” to meet with the former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont when a few days ago he said that this possible meeting was not on his agenda, something which, in her opinion, shows that “every day the lies get fatter”.
– This is what he said after Sánchez himself confirmed in an informal chat with journalists that he will meet with Puigdemont and also with the leader of ERC, Oriol Junqueras, after having agreed an Amnesty Law to benefit those involved in the pro-Crime with both pro-independence parties.
– Speaking to journalists in the corridors of Congress, Gamarra pointed out that “five days ago” Sánchez said that “no type of meeting with a fugitive from justice was on his agenda”. In his opinion, this is “proof that Pedro Sánchez’s word is worthless today”. “And five days later we know that yes, it was on the agenda. What is clear is that Pedro Sánchez’s lies are getting faster every day, and also that these lies are getting bigger every day”, he exclaimed. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-carga-contra-sanchez-decir-ahora-si-vera-puigdemont-cada-dia-mentiras-son-mas-gordas-20231219184540.html

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Ass-Backwards – What is the deal with left-wing parties requiring approval of laws and completion of projects before discussing them or disclosing the contents? Could they be mentally ill?: {DigameXtra}
– This is a recurring topic. It first came to our attention with liberal democrat Nancy Pelosi famously announcing in the US Congress in 2010 that “we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.”
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/the-context-behind-nancy-pelosis-famous-we-have-to-pass-the-bill-quote/
– Locally we have seen this ass-backward logic regarding the new Torrox Power Station; build it first say officials, then do safety tests after it is built, and if it fails, all that time and money is wasted! https://digamextra.com/2023/12/07/digamextra-no-2671-thursday-dec-7th-2023-bridge-holiday-edition/
– Nationally we have seen it with the disastrous ‘Only yes means yes’ law forced thru by Spain’s Socialists without proper debate or legal analysis; due to poor wording, it has now reduced the sentences of hundreds of rapists.
https://www.thelocal.es/20221117/why-is-spain-reducing-prison-sentences-for-rapists
– Now Sanchez is reneging on part the Amnesty deal he made with fugitive Puigdemont for 7 investiture votes; Sanchez now says “he will hold several meetings with Puigdemont and Junqueras and prefers that it be once the Amnesty is approved,” which has already begun its process in the Congress.
https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-carga-contra-sanchez-decir-ahora-si-vera-puigdemont-cada-dia-mentiras-son-mas-gordas-20231219184540.html
-This is an intellectually corrupt, hugely flawed method adopted by liberals to conduct official affairs without public review, wasting tons of tax payer money.
– American conservative radio personality Michael Savage wrote a 2005 New York Times best-seller titled, “Liberalism is a Mental Disorder.” Can this really be true? Perhaps. Survey data from a March Pew poll indicates that white liberals disproportionately suffer from mental illness. Researcher Zach Goldberg calculated that ‘very liberal’ poll respondents were dramatically more likely to report a history of mental health conditions. A strong majority of self-identifying white female liberals between ages 18-29 reported a history of a doctor diagnosing them with a mental health condition, much more so than any queried demographic.
https://bigleaguepolitics.com/march-study-points-to-pervasive-mental-illness-among-white-american-liberals/ 

MALAGA CITY

For the first time there will be Metro on New Year’s Eve in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The special late night New Year’s Eve service will run every 20 minutes from 01.00 a.m. until 7.30 a.m., at which time the usual service for a public holiday will begin. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/primera-vez-metro-Nochevieja-Malaga-horarios_0_1858614955.html

TORROX

A vehicle ends up overturned in the sea after leaving the road in Torrox Costa: {Translation}
– At 08:00 this Tuesday morning, an incident on the roads of Torrox, specifically on the old N-340 at Torrox Costa, kept passers-by on their toes when a vehicle went off the road at Calaceite, in the municipality of Torrox. The car fell off a cliff over ten metres high after leaving the road at Torrox Costa, and ended up overturning in the water.
– What could have been a tragedy turned out to be a miracle, “as the out-of-control vehicle did not run over a pedestrian walking on the hard shoulder”, according to police sources. Although the driver, a man approximately 43 years old and a stranger to the area, did not escape unharmed. He reportedly suffered serious injuries and bruises, and expressed severe pain in his back after falling into the sea as a result of the accident.
– The rapid response of the emergency services was crucial. The man was immediately taken to the Hospital de La Axarquía in Vélez-Málaga for medical attention. This incident has generated shock amongst local residents and the community, especially considering the near fatal nature of the event.
– According to police sources, the individual is not originally from the area, but there is speculation that he is linked to the music scene in Nerja, where he is a street performer. The investigation into the causes behind this accident is being carried out by the Guardia Civil, although the precise reasons which led to the vehicle leaving the road in Torrox Costa are as yet unknown. Furthermore, the current condition of the driver involved in the incident is unknown. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/vehiculo-volcado-mar-salirse-Torrox-Costa_0_1858614749.html 

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10½ year sentence is reduced to 7 years for man who raped a woman at her home in Torrox: {Translation}
– The High Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA) has reduced from ten and a half years to seven years in prison the sentence imposed by the Court of Malaga on a man for sexually assaulting a woman. It also reduces the probation measure to seven years and the ban on approaching the victim to ten years.
– The events took place in March 2019. The defendant went to the woman’s home, in the town of Torrox, where she lived with her partner, and “guided by the intention of satisfying his sexual desire, with the excuse that he gave at her door asking for a glass of water, after pushing her, he went inside”, according to the Court of Malaga. He closed the door and began to kiss her even though she asked him to leave the property, and then pushed her onto a bed, placing himself on top of her and, holding her by the forearms”, he took off her clothes and sexually assaulted her, according to the proven facts of the sentence, which have now been confirmed by the Andalusian High Court.
– The victim was unable to escape “given that the defendant was on top of her and was holding her arms”. As a result, the woman suffered several injuries and sequelae. He was sentenced to ten and a half years’ imprisonment for the crime of sexual assault and to probation for the same period, as well as a ban on approaching the victim at a distance of less than 500 metres and on communicating with her for 20 years. Compensation was set at 15,000 euros for the moral damages caused, plus the amount established for the injuries.
– The defence lodged an appeal against this judgment, but the appeal court rejected the arguments put forward. However, it points out that the sentencing pronouncements must be adapted to the modifications introduced in Organic Law 10/2022 (known as the Socialist sponsored ‘Only yes is yes’ law), “as this reform is more beneficial for the defendant”; although it also refers to the later reform of this year.
– Thus, it indicates that in the present case, “taking into account the facts described in the factum and considering the use of physical violence to commit the crime, but also taking into account the limited amount of force used and other circumstances”, the sentence of seven years in prison is considered fair. In addition, it also establishes a seven-year probation measure and a ten-year ban on approaching and communicating with the victim, adding a special disqualification from any profession, trade or activity involving regular and direct contact with minors for 12 years. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Rebajan-pena-hombre-violar-mujer-Torrox_0_1858316164.html

SEVILLA

Another Abandoned Baby- Authorities search for family of baby rescued from a bin in Los Palacios (Seville): {Translation, summary}
– The Minister of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality, Loles López, confirmed this Tuesday that the National Police is looking for the biological family of the baby found alive and with the umbilical cord still hanging in a container in Los Palacios and Villafranca (Seville) by a neighbor when she was going to throw out the trash. She was alerted by the baby’s cries she told investigators.
– López assured that the newborn’s life “is not in danger”, although she pointed out that he arrived at the Hospital de Valme, where he remains hospitalised, with symptoms of hypothermia and with “other issues”.
– A newborn baby abandoned on the ground, in the streets of Malaga city, with the umbilical cord still attached, was found 14 October, just over 2 months ago.
Sources, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-buscan-familia-bebe-abandonado-contenedor-palacios-sevilla-cuya-vida-no-corre-peligro-20231219103942.html &
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/this-how-angela-the-newborn-baby-found-20231017170834-nt.html

EUROPE

Iceland volcano in Grindavik south-west of Reykjavik erupts after weeks of earthquakes:
– The eruption on Monday night appears to have occurred about four kilometres from the town of Grindavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. The town near Iceland’s main airport evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. The nearby tourist attraction, Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was also closed.
– Some 100 to 200 cubic metres of lava emerged per second, several times more than in previous eruptions in the area, the Met Office said. Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson, a scientist who flew over the site on Tuesday morning onboard a coast guard research flight, told RUV that he estimates twice as much lava had already spewed than the entire month-long eruption on the peninsula this summer. Gudmundsson said the eruption was expected to continue decreasing in intensity, but that scientists have no idea how long it could last.
Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-19/iceland-grindavik-volcano-erupts/103245540 & Video Link

ENERGY CRISIS

EU to extend emergency gas price cap for another year:
– The European Union is set to extend its emergency cap on gas prices for another 12 months to serve as a safeguard against possible energy price shocks, after energy ministers backed the plan on Tuesday.
– The EU first agreed the gas price limit in December 2022, after months of cripplingly high energy prices caused by Russia slashing gas supplies to Europe after its invasion of Ukraine. Europe’s energy security situation is more comfortable today than during last winter – energy prices are far lower, countries have secured new sources of non-Russian gas, and gas storage is near-full. “Despite the relatively good start of the winter, the geopolitical situation remains very fragile. And these emergency measures help us to shield our consumers against excessive energy prices,” EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said.
– The price cap had been due to expire in February 2024 and will now apply until the end of January 2025. The agreement by ministers on Tuesday needs to be adopted in writing, but that step is usually a formality. The EU’s gas price cap…is designed to apply if European gas prices exceed 180 euros per megawatt hour – a level the benchmark EU gas price has not reached since the depths of Europe’s energy crisis. Full article: http://admin.gasprocessingnews.com/news/2023/12/eu-to-extend-emergency-gas-price-cap-for-another-year/

HEALTH

Health Service Collapse- Rotten corpses with worms, no autopsies in Cádiz due to lack of personnel, butcher recruited as autopsy assistant by incompetent managers:
– The critical situation in the Forensic Pathology Service of the Institute of Legal Medicine of Cadiz has reached a point of no return. They are facing a dramatic scenario, with 27 corpses in an advanced state of decomposition, some of which have been held for two years, in a refrigeration room that does not meet the necessary standards. This fact not only highlights the inadequate storage conditions, but also the operational and administrative collapse of the service, according to Diario de Cádiz on Tuesday.
– The crisis has been triggered by the syncope suffered by the last active forensic assistant, who, after fainting last Friday, has been forced to take indefinite medical leave. This incident has led to the immediate suspension of scheduled autopsies, directly affecting the judicial proceedings and the families of the deceased.
– The response of the Provincial Delegation of the Regional Ministry of Justice to this emergency has been to send a 64 year old substitute, without the necessary training or experience to carry out such work. This reflects the profound disconnect between the needs of the forensic service and the actions of the responsible authorities.
– According to UGT union sources, the root of the problem lies in the failure of the Consejería de Justicia to provide qualified staff. The need for at least four specialised assistants is highlighted, but the reality is that one has retired, another position has been vacant for years, and the rest are incapacitated. This situation has left the forensic doctors without the necessary assistance to carry out their work, effectively paralysing the autopsy service in Cádiz.
– The seriousness of the matter is manifested in the fact that even a butcher has been recruited to fill a vacancy for an autopsy assistant, a decision that has generated indignation and criticism for its inadequacy. UGT has made an urgent call for vacancies to be filled with technical staff trained in pathological anatomy, to prevent these key posts from becoming “a disaster box”.
– The work of autopsy assistants is essential in the judicial process. These professionals are responsible for everything from the reception and preparation of the corpse to assisting in the autopsy, including the weighing and measuring of organs, as well as the conservation and sending of samples. In 2021, 459 autopsies were performed in Cadiz and in 2022, 567, figures that underline the importance of their role and the need for adequate staff.
– Another worrying aspect is the accumulation of corpses in the refrigeration room, which adds to the lack of auxiliary staff. In the Institute’s facilities, there are 30 bodies, including 16 unidentified ones, most of them migrants who perished trying to reach the coast. This situation not only represents a health risk for the workers, but also violates the dignity of the deceased, with bodies rotting in inadequate conditions.
– The UGT has raised the issue at an Occupational Health Roundtable, while the service has informed the General Council of the Judiciary of this anomalous situation. However, the responses have been limited and bureaucracy continues to slow down solutions. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1468508/cadaveres-podridos-y-con-gusanos-sin-autopsias-en-cadiz-por-falta-de-personal/ 

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Condemnation of the SAS for the death of a patient in the emergency room of the Torrecárdenas Hospital in Almería waiting to be attended to: {Translation, summary}
– The Administrative Court 2 of Almeria has ordered the SAS to pay 200,000 euros to the family of the 74-year-old woman who died in the Emergency Room of the University Hospital Torrecárdenas in 2019 after spending an “extremely excessive amount of time” (over 90 minutes) without “being attended” by the doctor assigned to her and despite her admission being classified as a level II or life-threatening emergency (protocols say such patients must be seen in 15 minutes) .
– The magistrate indicates that the Almeria hospital committed “malpractice of considerable magnitude” and points out that, in this case, “it is not that there was a delay in care, but that the doctor was not even aware that she had been assigned”, while stressing that the presence of the patient, “dependent”, went “unnoticed, simply and unfortunately, for everyone, except for the nurse who carried out the triage”.
– The judgement rejects the allegations made by the centre’s medical management at the oral hearing regarding “high care pressure” on that day, or “technical errors with faults” in the switchboard, and criticises the insurance company in the lawsuit for its “almost amoral and desperate attempt to blame the husband of the deceased for not realising that his wife was not breathing”.
“How can the husband be blamed for not noticing the death, it being absolutely logical that he could have thought that his wife had simply fallen asleep, when the question to be asked is where was the doctor who was supposed to attend to her in less than 15 minutes and where was the auxiliary staff monitoring the waiting room,” the magistrate said.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/almeria-00350/noticia-condenan-sas-muerte-paciente-urgencias-hospital-torrecardenas-almeria-esperando-ser-atendida-20231219150402.html

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Rare Music Video: Neil LeVang – Ghost Riders In The Sky (1961), in 4K quality: Neil Levang was an American musician who was best known from television’s The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin, and banjo. His talents took him through a journey of hosting his own radio show and eventually landing a permanent position on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he stayed with the Welk Band until his final show in 1982.
“Ghost Riders In The Sky” is a captivating tune that showcases LeVang’s incredible musicianship. As a studio musician, LeVang played on several records for artists such as Glen Campbell, Frank Zappa, Bobby Darin, Bobbi Gentry, David Clayton Thomas, Neal Hefti (“Batman Theme”), Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Noel Boggs.  Video Link

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Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
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Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot 

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 2678, Tuesday, Dec 19th, 2023

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Celebrate Christmas with Sayalonga’s Zambombá 2023:
Friday, Dec 22, 2023, 5pm at Plaza Rafael Alcoba.
Participating groups include:
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Masters of Rock XL Tribute Festival- Metallica, Guns & Roses, Iron Maiden and AC/DC: Sat, Dec 23 at 9.45pm
La Trinchera, Málaga. This show is for 16 and older only.
Info & tix: https://salatrinchera.com/23-12-master-of-rock-festival-de-tributos/ 

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Children’s Day 2023 in Sayalonga: Thurs, 28Dec, 5pm

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Christmas Festival Nerja: Sat, December 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja.
The traditional Christmas event is back in which local academies and groups offer us a show for the benefit of the great social initiative that is the Taller de la Amistad. This year we have the Dream Dancers of Sara Jorge, the dance academy of Angela Muñoz, the dance group of Christian David Callejón, the zumba groups of Gema and Jotxan, the group of the Peña Flamenca Alboreá, and the Pastoral de las Protegidas, who have offered to perform selflessly for a good cause, and who are sure to make us enjoy a magnificent evening. The show will be presented and entertained by Rocío Delgado.
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SPAIN

Latest Polls- The PP (35.5%) slows down its rise but maintains the advantage over the PSOE (29.6%) and right-wing Vox (12.3%) overtakes communist/left Sumar (12%): Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/politica/pp-frena-ascenso-mantiene-ventaja-psoe-vox-adelanta-sumar_1_10766425.html

ANDALUCÍA

Andalusia is last in GDP per capita in Spain for the third consecutive year, with Málaga the worst off province- Would we be better off following the Catalan model into independence?: {Translation, summary}
– The wealth produced by each inhabitant of Andalusia (GDP per capita) stood at 21,091 euros in 2022, a figure that is a record in the historical series and rises 9.2% compared to 2021. In addition, the region exceeds the level of 2019 (which was 19,522 euros) after two years, 2020 and 2021, below, according to data published this Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
– However, despite the strong growth and the maximum levels recorded, Andalusia still does not converge with Spain. At the national level, GDP per capita stands at 28,162 euros in 2022 (7,071 euros more than the region) and the progress compared to 2021 is identical, 9.2%. This means that the GDP per inhabitant of the community remains 74.9% of that of Spain, the same as in 2021. And what is worse, this percentage – which is the indicator most used to measure the convergence of a territory with respect to others – is, for the third consecutive year, the lowest of all the autonomous communities.
– By province, the INE publishes the data one year late, and therefore refers to 2021. And there is a very surprising figure: the Spanish province that generated the least wealth per inhabitant that year was Málaga. Specifically, it stood at 18,044 euros, 69.9% of the national price. That has a lot to do with the pandemic, since Malaga was one of the most affected by the weight of tourism in its economy, and 2021 was still a tough year. But it is also related to the fact that the general GDP grew by 2.5% that year and the population by 3.6%. That is, the economy advances, but the number of inhabitants does more, which causes GDP per capita to suffer. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/economia/Andalucia-PIB-Espana-segundo-consecutivo_0_1858314498.html

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Andalucia has been experiencing drought for almost 8 years in a row: {Translation, summary}
– The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has warned this Monday that the drought that Andalucia is currently suffering is the longest drought since Aemet began collecting specific drought records in 1961.
– November has been characterized as a ‘very dry’ month with only 28 mm collected on average, which represents only 37% of the average for the month of November in the reference period 1991-2020. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1468106/andalucia-lleva-casi-8-anos-seguidos-con-sequia/
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The Board defends its management in Doñana after the expulsion of the natural park from the global Green List: {Translation, summary}
– After the irrigation agreement was finally reached between the Junta and the central government, Doñana is once again at the centre of controversy after the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has expelled the natural park from its prestigious Green List, an extreme decision confirmed by the State, but about which the Executive of Juanma Moreno claims to have no official notification.
– The Minister for Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, confirmed on Monday that her department was informed of the expulsion by letter on 1 December, just four days after the Ministry and the Junta signed the protocol for the sustainable territorial development of the Doñana area at the Palacio de San Telmo. According to the Junta, the document states that the park has been on the Green List since 2015.
– Last July, this body warned that it was considering expelling the park from the list – the world’s first standard of good practice for protected areas – after releasing a report prepared over two years by ten experts. In the text, 50 indicators were evaluated, of which Doñana only passed 17, all corresponding to the design block. At the time, the organisation referred to the “lack of specific actions” to manage the threats facing the park. Now, the IUCN alleges “poor management” of the area, although it maintains that, despite the expulsion, Doñana is still a candidate to be included again, as is the Sierra Nevada natural area, as can be seen on the organisation’s website. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5199919/0/donana-excluida-lista-verde-mundial-por-mala-gestion-parque/ 

MALAGA PROVINCE

Unions Claim Train Wreck Not Driver’s Fault: {Translation, summary}
– The first investigations made public by Renfe and Adif point to human error, to the possibility of having jumped a red light by the driver. These are preliminary conclusions because there are still days of field work for the technicians. In any case, they have not been liked at all by the CGT union, which has issued a harsh statement pointing out that Renfe is to blame for having allowed a double composition train with a length of 149 meters to be parked in a place prepared for 100. The highest union representative, Miguel Montenegro has assured SUR that the train driver is very affected: “He is having a very bad time because they are already pointing him out as responsible.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/sindicatos-apuntan-renfe-estaciono-tren-149-metros-posible-causa-accidente-20231218122111-nt.html

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Lemon production biz is a disaster- Malaga farmers consider not picking them from the tree: {Translation, summary}
– As far as prices at source are concerned, general secretary of UPA Málaga Moscoso explained, “the ruin is total”, because they have gone from being paid 48 cents per kilo on average last year to 18 cents this year. “The maximum is 30 cents, depending on the quality and category, but the problem is when you find the same kilo of lemons on the shelves for three euros. It’s a real nonsense”, the farmer comments.
– It should be said that this season lemon production has improved considerably compared to last year, increasing by approximately 34%, although it is lower than the average of the last four harvests. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/produccion-limones-ruina-agricultores-Malaga-recogerlos_0_1858315569.html

TORROX

The platform against the electricity substation in Torrox criticises the “lack of transparency and truthfulness” on the part of the town hall who insists on the logic defying approach of finishing the project before doing tests to see if it is a safe location or not: {Translation}
– Last Friday 15th December, a very important meeting took place in Torrox Park, convened by the residents who are part of the platform against the electricity substation. The meeting brought together members of Endesa and representatives of the municipal political groups in an attempt to elucidate the growing controversy surrounding the installation.
– Since August, a group of neighbours united in an initiative to advocate a change of location for the Torrox electricity substation, arguing possible health risks to nearby residents. This platform carried out demonstrations, independent investigations and urged the Town Hall on multiple occasions to consider their concerns. However, the position of both the Town Hall and Endesa remained constant: the works will continue until a report from the UMA proves otherwise.
– On the other hand, in view of the complaints lodged by the neighbours, the Malaga Environmental Prosecutor’s Office is carrying out further investigations into the location and the corresponding licences, as this newspaper has learned.
– At the meeting, the platform presented in detail their investigations and the reports supporting the alleged negative implications that the electricity substation in its current location could have on the health and wellbeing of residents. However, the response they received from the City Council generated deep dissatisfaction among the residents.
– The representatives of the movement highlighted the refusal of the municipal government representative to review the file, despite the indications of irregularities presented. They consider that this procedure is vitiated by a lack of veracity and nullity. They also criticised the attempt to put the responsibility for the electricity coverage of the municipality on the collective, “when it is the responsibility of the political leaders to guarantee the legality of the processes, as well as the wellbeing of the inhabitants of Torrox”.
– According to municipal sources, the Town Hall spokespersons listened to and carefully considered each report presented by the residents. After analysing the situation, it was determined that the works will continue until the substation is fully operational and a detailed report can be carried out by the UMA (University of Málaga), which will assess whether the substation represents a detrimental impact on the community. Furthermore, it was stressed that stopping or closing the electricity substation could result in Torrox lacking viable electricity options for its future urban development.
– “We see this position as a clear disregard for our work and demands,” said a spokesperson for the platform. “It is yet another example of the lack of transparency and the nullity that affects this process. The residents of the platform consider that the only viable way forward is through the available legal channels and other procedures that they can initiate to reverse this situation.
– Ultimately, the conflict persists and the gap between the residents and the authorities seems to be widening, suggesting that the resolution of this problem is still far from being reached. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/plataforma-subestacion-electrica-torrox-critica-Ayuntamiento_0_1858315228.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The last section of the Coastal Path that connects Rincón de la Victoria and Vélez-Málaga completed: {Translation, summary}
– The Malaga municipalities of Rincón de la Victoria and Vélez-Málaga are now completely linked by the Coastal Path after work was completed on the last remaining section of the path connecting the two towns, from the Chilches stream to the end of the El Cañuelo housing development.
– This new section of 1,200 metres is a path three metres wide, although in some areas it can only reach a metre and a half, and which has two footbridges over stream beds. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1466101/finaliza-el-ultimo-tramo-de-la-senda-litoral-que-une-rincon-de-la-victoria-y-velez-malaga/

TORREMOLINOS

Torremolinos town hall claims, without providing any evidence, that “the public demanded” big brother surveillance system:
– Torremolinos town hall has begun installing video cameras and a vehicle number plate recognition system that will be used for traffic surveillance and control in different areas of the municipality. The council said that the measure is being undertaken due to “public demand” and with which the aim is to improve mobility, while providing the Local Police with a new tool to improve response to possible emergencies.
– The first phase of the initiative, which involves an investment of more than 240,000 euros, includes the installation of 21 cameras, which will be increased to 45 in the coming months. {Remember, this data is saved on the often-hacked cloud. Cloud saved data is not secure so should be considered public knowledge. Where and when you travel is nobody’s business but your own. Auto & health insurance companies will have access to this data. This surveillance is a public intrusion that should not be tolerated. To implement this without a public referendum is pure tyranny. -Ed.} Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benalmadena-torremolinos/torremolinos-gets-video-surveillance-and-vehicle-number-20231218170541-nt.html

EUROPE

Germany Will Deploy Troops for First Time Since World War II:
– A new agreement between Germany and Lithuania will lead to German troops’ first permanent foreign deployment since World War II. The announcement was made Monday in Lithuania, where Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas met with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, to outline a multiyear “Roadmap Action Plan” involving approximately 4,800 permanently stationed German soldiers. Both officials called the move a historical moment not just for their nations but for NATO as well. Pistorius said the move was a positive step in defense relations, considering the lengthy war between Ukraine and Russia, the latter of which borders Lithuania. Belarus, a close ally of Russia, also borders Lithuania.
– German troops, including those with families, will be stationed in the Lithuanian cities of Kaunas and Vilnius beginning in 2024, with most troops deployed in 2025 and 2026 and full-operation capability expected by 2027. In turn, Lithuania has committed to providing all necessary civilian and military infrastructure. Full article: https://www.newsweek.com/germany-will-deploy-troops-first-time-since-world-war-ii-1853409

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Met Office issues huge 600-mile long weather warning for 80mph winds and flying debris:
– The Met Office has issued a huge weather warning covering three-quarters of Britain, extending all the way from the tip of the Shetland Islands down to Cambridge.
– Winds reaching speeds of up to 80mph are expected to strike across a mammoth 600-mile area of the country later this week. The warning comes into place overnight Wednesday into Thursday and could last until Friday in parts. The national weather agency says “strong west to northwesterly winds” are brewing, while exact areas and timings “are yet to be fully confirmed”.
– It comes as the Met Office has also forecast hail and snow for the week ahead for parts of the country, though others may see mild temperatures and calmer weather in a festive split. Thursday especially is set to be grim as swathes of the UK will see wet weather. Wales, the Midlands and parts of the East of England will see rain. But the north, and large parts of Scotland are due to see hail and bits of snow as well. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-met-office-issues-huge-31696803

HEALTH

Candida Parapsilosis, this is the super-resistant fungus that has at least seven hospitals in Spain on alert: {Translation}
– The Madrid Society of Clinical Microbiology (SMMC) has raised the alarm this weekend about the appearance of the fungus known as ‘Candida Parapsilosis’ {pic} in at least seven hospitals in the Community of Madrid, although its presence has also been noted in other centres in Spain.
– It is a pathogen that is difficult to treat due to its resistance to fluconazole, the toxin used to prevent and cure fungi. It is also highly transmissible and especially affects hospital patients who are in a weakened state. What is known so far about this new outbreak?
*What is ‘Candida Parapsilosis’?*
– This type of fungus is a common cause of candidiasis, which can appear on the skin of healthy people, on the genital mucous membranes or in the gastrointestinal tract. Where it occurs in hospital settings, it is often caused by the use of medical implants, as well as catheters and other injection routes. Those most at risk of suffering symptoms from this fungus are people who are immunocompromised, hospitalised or treated with antibiotics for a long period of time. Mild infections may occur, but if left untreated, complications may develop.
*Where has this pathogen appeared?*
– For now, SMMC has reported its presence in seven of the centres in the region, although it has not been detailed in which ones exactly. Even so, before arriving in Madrid, the first cases have been detected in the Son Espases Hospital in Palma de Mallorca and also in one in Barcelona. As the organisation explains, one hospital in the capital is managing to halt its spread, but in the others there is a very high incidence. Moreover, it is already spreading to other parts of Spain, such as Burgos and Ávila.
*Why is it dangerous?*
– As detailed by microbiologist Patricia Muñoz García, president of the SMMC, about this new strain of ‘Candida Parapsilosis’, its main characteristic is its high power of transmission. In addition, it is a fungus that is generally super-resistant to antifungal treatments, those dedicated to eliminating fungi.
*Why has this happened?*
– As Muñoz García also stated, the origin of these strains in the different cities is unknown, as they are mutations that have nothing to do with each other: “The clones that have occurred in Mallorca, Barcelona or Madrid are independent clones”, explained the president of the SMMC, who reiterated that it is important to locate it in time: “It is crucial to detect the first patient who enters our hospital very early and thus prevent its spread. Once it enters the hospital, it is difficult to get rid of it”.
*What are its symptoms?*
– This pathogen presents itself in the body in many different ways and, although the symptoms are mild, they can quickly become severe if not treated properly. It manifests itself in the form of red, painful rashes that can occur in the eyes, mouth, vagina or nails. It can also cause irritation of the digestive system, accompanied by abdominal pain, as well as irritation of the body’s internal membranes.
*Treatment*
– The first thing to do is to stop taking antibiotics, and intravaginal contraceptive treatments if a woman is concerned. Once infected, treatment for patients must be intravenous as a matter of course. Under medical supervision, voriconazole can also be used when the infection is in the eye. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/salud/candida-parapsilosis-asi-es-hongo-superesistente-que-amenaza-siete-hospitales-espana-5200074/ 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Danish Researchers develop an AI that can predict a person’s death within four years with 78% accuracy: {Translation}
– An artificial intelligence trained on personal data covering the entire population of Denmark can predict people’s chances of dying more accurately than any existing model, even those used in the insurance industry. The researchers behind the technology say it could also have a positive impact in early prediction of social and health problems – but must be kept out of the hands of big business. (Oh, you mean the same big business that is financing the project? No one is that naive. Can you imagine being denied a loan, a job, an operation, or health/life insurance, because a computer says you will probably die within 4 years? Yikes! Mark my words…AI will be Orwell in overdrive. -Ed.)
– In experiments, Life2vec was trained on all but the last four years of the data, which was held back for testing. The researchers took data on a group of people aged 35 to 65, half of whom died between 2016 and 2020, and asked Life2vec to predict which who lived and who died. It was 11 per cent more accurate than any existing AI model or the actuarial life tables used to price life insurance policies in the finance industry.
– The model was also able to predict the results of a personality test in a subset of the population more accurately than AI models trained specifically to do the job. Full article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2408480-ai-trained-on-millions-of-life-stories-can-predict-risk-of-early-death/

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DigameXtra No. 2677, Monday, Dec 18th, 2023

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We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar
***Trips & Events***
– 12th December – La Cruz Roja will be receiving our collection of toys for local families in our area at 1pm. All provided by our members with unending generosity for those in need. And we get to meet the new President of La Cruz Roja, Ana Isabel Rincon Lopez. Our members support La Cruz Roja weekly, monthly and annually with food and cash offerings.
January 2024
– 4th – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 12th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas – let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
– 27th – Fuengirola Saturday Market €18pp
February
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 23rd – Marbella Old Town
March
– 1st Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 22nd – IKEA & Guzmans Garden Centre
April
– 5 day trip to Madrid including 2 day trips. For more information contact Gail.
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U3A Lectures Series:
– January 2024 U3A lectures series at 11am with Norma will take place in Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach on Wed. Jan. 17. Title: New York City and more: A Retrospective of Centuries Past: Join us for an informative morning with friends during a presentation taking you back to when life was different. Plus, some surprises including the construction of the Statue of Liberty and others. In addition, please contact me or send me your email so I can update you personally in the future, if desired: norma2kk@aol.com
– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– Great News: Coming in January 2024: The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info.
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ANDALUCÍA

Eleven arrested for belonging to a Nazi paramilitary network in Andalucia: {Translation}
– The Guardia Civil has dismantled a paramilitary organisation of Nazi ideology with the arrest of 11 of its leaders and the investigation of 11 other members in different Spanish provinces, including four Andalucian provinces: Almería, Jaén, Málaga and Seville.
– The agents have carried out eight searches in Malaga and Roquetas de Mar (Almeria), in which they have seized ten firearms, more than 9,000 cartridges, explosives precursors, 34 bottles of sulphuric acid and numerous prohibited weapons including brass knuckles, kubotans, automatic knives and defence sprays, among others. Numerous neo-Nazi propaganda materials were also found.
– Its members were distributed in groups in different parts of the country, holding regular physical and virtual meetings. The association had a “headquarters” in the province of Malaga. The police operation has also been carried out in the provinces of Alicante, Vizcaya, Castellón, La Rioja, Madrid, Navarra, Pontevedra, Segovia, Teruel, Toledo, Valencia and Zaragoza.
– The detainees are considered alleged perpetrators of the crimes of unlawful association, insulting state institutions, assault, illegal possession of weapons and encouraging, promoting and inciting hatred, discrimination and violence towards various groups, according to the Guardia Civil on Saturday.
– The investigations began in November 2021, when the Guardia Civil detected that one of the leaders was disseminating numerous online videos “in which he seriously denigrated and spread hatred towards different groups, especially migrants, women or the LGTBI group”.
Its administrator had a high level of influence within these virtual groups – with 2,800 followers – and went so far as to tell his followers of the need to create an “army” to “put an end to the established regime” and implement his ideology, encouraging them to join it and inviting them to arm themselves.
– At that point, several of the followers created a self-styled “military order” of a “markedly supremacist character”, whose leaders described themselves as “captain general” and “commander”, with “territorial captains” at provincial level. The detained leaders gave guidelines for “arming” themselves, with several members obtaining arms licences and acquiring rifles, shotguns and pistols, while others acquired detonating weapons that could be easily converted into firearms, complemented by bladed and prohibited weapons of various kinds. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/Once-detenidos-provincias-pertenecer-red-paramilitar-nazi-video_0_1857715038.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Two trains collide north of Malaga and more than 200 passengers are evacuated:
– Álora’s El Chorro – Caminito del Rey railway station, north of Malaga, was the scene of an accident {pics} at around 9.30pm this Saturday evening (16 December) between two trains on the medium-distance line between the city and Seville. Renfe confirmed later on Sunday that there were 253 passengers affected by the incident, 153 on the train travelling from Malaga to Seville and 100 on the train in the opposite direction.
– Thirteen people, three of them children, suffered minor injuries. They were treated at the scene and two were taken to the Guadalhorce hospital. The emergency services also reported that several passengers were given assistance for panic attacks.
– The two trains collided sideways on for reasons yet to be confirmed, although some sources indicate that one of them, which was made up of two train units operating as one, may have partially derailed and collided with or brushed against the train coming on the other track. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/two-trains-collide-north-malaga-and-200-20231216000148-nt.html

UPDATE 1: {17/12/23 7:30pm}
Train driver ran a stop sign: {Translation, summary}
– The accident between two trains that left thirteen people injured, three of them minors, was due to the fact that one of the drivers, the one driving the vehicle coming from Malaga, ran the stop sign. This has been confirmed by the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, in a message on his social networks. At the same place of the accident, Renfe carried out breathalyzer tests on the two drivers of these trains, with negative results in both cases. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/maquinista-senal-parada-accidente-trenes-Chorro_0_1858015014.html

UPDATE 2: {17/12/23 7:10pm}
Train derails in Cadiz a few hours after the trains collided in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, is being overwhelmed by the situation. Only a few hours after the serious accident in Malaga, another train derailed this Sunday in Setenil de las Bodegas, Cadiz. Adif has reported that from 15.30 hours Sunday circulation has been restored on the Antequera-Algeciras line, following the incident involving an Adif work train registered early this Sunday morning at Setenil (Cádiz).
– In the early hours of this Sunday morning, during the scheduled work on the night-time bands used for infrastructure maintenance, an axle came off a tamping machine on the aforementioned line at 06:45 hours, leading to the derailment. No injuries were reported.
Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/andalucia/desastre-absoluto-transportes-descarrila-otro-tren-cadiz-unas-horas-despues-del-malaga-12085709

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Shopping basket becomes 8.5% more expensive in Malaga province just ahead of Christmas:
– The cost of filling a shopping trolley has risen by 8.5% in Malaga province, including the Costa del Sol, in November compared to last year. However, despite the grim figure, there is some positivity as the figure in October was 9.7% and for the previous 18 months the rate was in double figures. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/shopping-trolley-becomes-more-expensive-malaga-province-20231214181858-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

The Grinch of Malaga- Singing and drinking are banned on the streets of Malaga this Christmas:
– The city hall has reminded people of the local byelaws this festive season, and the mayor has also confirmed that more will be patrols in the city centre on the key dates. The Local Police may order the immediate cessation of such activity or the immobilisation of the vehicle or the sealing of the device from which the emitting source originated. The offenders will also be informed of the measure. 
– The city hall bulletin has listed thirteen points in total and reminds the populace that its aim is for the city to “shine in all its splendour”
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/singing-and-drinking-are-banned-the-streets-20231214175255-nt.html

TORROX

Red Cross programme to help almost 400 migrants in Torrox Coast comes to an end:
– The Red Cross programme to provide care and support to 385 migrants at the Urban Beach Hotel in El Morche, Torrox-Costa came to an end on Tuesday 14 December. The men, mostly from Senegal, but also from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and other countries, had been staying there since the end of October.
– According to Red Cross data provided to SUR on Wednesday 13 December, of the 385 people staying in Torrox 61 were vulnerable, one minor was referred to the Junta de Andalucía’s protection services and 64 have requested international protection for various reasons. Around 300 have been leaving progressively “with their support networks”, according to the provincial coordinator of the Red Cross, Samuel Linares. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/red-cross-programme-help-almost-400-migrants-20231214073925-nt.html

NERJA

YIKES! Radioactive Water From Taps In Maro- Aguas de Narixa begins to distribute bottled water in Maro after tap water was declared unfit for drinking and cooking: {Translation}
– The Municipal Water Service of Nerja informs that the Consejería de Salud y Consumo de la Junta de Andalucía, through the Territorial Delegation in Málaga, has issued today a resolution declaring the water of Maro as unfit for human consumption after finding an excess of natural radioactivity in the last analysis carried out by Aguas de Narixa.
– This restriction only affects Maro and NOT the rest of the town, as it is only the water from the Maro spring that has the problem. The district is affected as it is supplied only with water from this spring, while the rest of the municipality receives water from other sources, so the supply in this case is safe.
– According to the Health Authority’s instructions, water from Maro may not be used for drinking or as an ingredient in the preparation of foodstuffs. It can be used for cleaning or personal hygiene.
– The radioactivity detected has NATURAL CAUSES, caused by radiation emitted by certain natural minerals present in the rock and soil through which the groundwater from the Maro spring flows. The low level of the aquifers has probably influenced the increase in these levels of natural radioactivity.
– The classification as NOT SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION will be maintained until the levels detected are below the legal limits set out in Royal Decree 03/2023, which establishes the technical-sanitary criteria for the quality of drinking water, and the Health Authority allows the lifting of this alert, a circumstance that will be communicated when this occurs.
– Nerja Town Hall and Aguas de Narixa are analysing possible technical solutions to be able to connect this area to other sources of supply as soon as possible.
– Aguas de Narixa will supply free drinking water to the affected residents during the period of the restriction. The distribution of bottles, which will begin this afternoon, through the streets of Maro. In addition, bottles of water can be collected at the Home and Social Centre from 10:00h to 12:00h and from 17:00h to 19:00h. Water will be distributed at these locations and times on a daily basis for the duration of the incident, although these times and locations may be modified in the coming days depending on the evolution of the service, which will be properly communicated to those affected. A 5-litre bottle of water per person per day will be provided, bearing in mind that this water is only for drinking and cooking, as tap water can be used for all other purposes.
– For any further clarification or information you may require, please contact the Aguas de Narixa office between 09:00h and 13:00h (C/ Málaga, nº 11 in Nerja) or call the Aguas de Narixa free phone number on 900 813 810, available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/aguas-de-narixa-comienza-a-repartir-agua-envasada-en-maro-tras-declararse-la-del-grifo-no-apta-para-beber-ni-cocinar/

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Burriana slope stabilisation works commissioned: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Local Government Board has agreed to award the works contract for the Burriana slope stabilisation project to the UTE Talud de Nerja in the amount of 729,630 euros, as reported by the councillor for Infrastructure José Alberto Tomé.
– The works will be carried out between Calle Filipinas and the landscaped access from Capistrano, over a length of 150 metres, and the execution period is four months. The project includes the necessary actions to stabilise the slope, such as double-braided mesh protection, cabling, reinforcement with cable network, placement of breakwaters, retaining wall and drainage.
The project has all the favourable reports from the different municipal services. Source & photo, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/adjudicada-las-obras-de-estabilizacion-del-talud-de-burriana/ 

HEALTH

HOSPITAL UPDATE- Sevilla’s Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Top Rated Hospital In Andalucia (#8 In Spain Overall) Also Provides Best Andalucian Hospital Specalty Services: {Translation}
– In addition to ranking hospitals by their overall reputation, the Monitor de Reputación Sanitaria (MRS) also ranks hospitals by medical specialties. According to this ranking, the Hospital Virgen del Rocío in Seville has the best score with 20 of the 25 specialities analysed. Three more Andalusian hospitals are included in the ranking. The Virgen Macarena Hospital, also in Seville, the Reina Sofia Hospital in Cordoba and the Regional Hospital in Malaga. The MRS is the only independent study that analyses the reputation of the entire Spanish healthcare system. The research is carried out each year by means of three evaluations.
– The first of these is carried out by medical professionals (4,005 hospital specialists and 307 family and community medicine doctors). The second includes the assessments of 2,304 nurses, 223 hospital managers and directors, 320 nursing managers, 82 pharmaceutical company directors, 70 hospital pharmacy managers, 532 heads of patients’ associations, as well as 110 journalists and health reporters.
– In total, 8,260 surveys were carried out among experts of all categories related to the provision of healthcare, management and services in this area. It also includes a third block with the analysis of more than 3,254 objective indicators specific to 34 clinical services.
– This is the list of the highest rated specialities in Andalucia:
– Digestive System: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Cardiology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– General and Digestive Surgery: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Medical and Surgical Dermatology and Venereology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Endocrinology and Nutrition: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Haematology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Internal Medicine: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Nephrology: Reina Sofía de Córdoba University Hospital
– Pneumology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Neurology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Ophthalmology: Virgen Macarena University Hospital
– Medical Oncology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Otorhinolaryngology: Virgen Macarena University Hospital
– Paediatrics: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Psychiatry: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Rheumatology: Reina Sofía de Córdoba University Hospital
– Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Urology: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Allergology: Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga
– Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Intensive Care Medicine: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
– Radiodiagnosis: Hospital Universitario Virgen Del Rocío
– Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Hospital Universitario Virgen Del Rocío
– Pharmacy: Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/especialidades-mas-valoradas-hospitales-Andalucia_0_1857415422.html

SCAMS

New scam targeting businesses in Axarquía: {Translation}
– For some days now a scam has been going on in the Axarquia area. This consists of the scammers, after studying the business and making sure that the owner is not there at the moment, calling the establishment’s telephone number, according to what some of those affected have explained to AxarquiaPlus.
– In this call, they present themselves as a gestor and inform them that they are with the owner of the establishment and ask them to urgently take the money from the cash register and deposit it via bitcoin through some data that they themselves provide, to pay an alleged debt of the business for the non-payment of a tax, claiming that if this is not done, the business will be closed down. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-nueva-estafa-que-esta-afectando-a-comercios-de-la-axarquia/

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Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot 

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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 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
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