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THIS WEEK– PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 2, 3 & 5 April 2026
2 April, Maundy Thursday
3 April, Good Friday
5 April, Easter Sunday
In the first week of April 2026 there is a long weekend break for Easter. DigameXtra will be closed. No new issues on Thursday, 2 April, or Friday, 3 April. Your submissions for the long Easter Weekend issue I will publish next Wednesday, 1 April, must be received by 6pm Tuesday, 31 March.
NEXT ISSUE IS MONDAY, 6 APRIL. HAPPY EASTER!
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41 CLUB NERJA
41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from ten different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
To get in touch you can
Email us: briankaret@sky.com
Phone Brian on +34 643510605
You can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook.
Or visit our website to find out more at: https://41clubnerja.org/
We’d love to hear from you and we’d also love for you to come along and join in the fun!
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Live Music: The Killer Rockets: Fri, 3 Apr, 11:30pm
La Cochera, Paseo Andrés Segovia, La Herradura
Info: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108121529-the-killer-rockets-at-la-cochera & Video Link
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El Paso de Riogordo 2026: Fri-Sat, 3-4 April, 5-8pm
Venue: C/ Calvario, Riogordo, Málaga 29180
– The Paso de Riogordo is one of the most distinctive and well-known religious processions in Spain. It has been staged every Good Friday and Holy Saturday since 1951. It has been described by some media outlets as ‘the finest Paso in Europe’ or ‘an unparalleled theatrical performance’.
– It has been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest in Andalusia and Spain, and involves more than 500 amateur actors from the municipality, in an 8,000 m² open-air venue.
– The performance lasts approximately three hours and consists of 17 distinct scenes. A voice-over will introduce each one.
Info & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/el-paso-de-riogordo-2026/2026-04-03/
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Semana Santa (Holy Week) Programmes for many Axarquia towns:
https://turismoaxarquiacostadelsol.com/guias-y-folletos/
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TAOGARDEN MASSAGE
Taogarden Massage – Torrox Costa:
Taogarden Massage is a space dedicated to holistic wellbeing in Torrox Costa, where I combine more than 25 years of experience with holistic massage techniques, drainage, Reset Fisiológico®, Thai Foot, the Face to Face facial massage, the Regenerative Technique and Maderoterapia MMC, as well as personalized treatments aimed at deep relaxation and body balance. Each session is tailored to the individual, in a calm, respectful and professional environment.
Location: Herbolario Naturísima, Costa del Oro, Block 5, Torrox Costa
Opening hours: every day except Sunday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Phone / WhatsApp: +34 610 520 624
Email: torrox2024@gmail.com
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Book your appointment and discover an authentic and carefully curated wellbeing experience.
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TONY ROAM TRANSPORT & REMOVALS
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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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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR
The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa: Now with Sunday Lunch!
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, Moussaka), 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 and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 6:30pm 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 & JUBILEE HOUSE
ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN THE AXARQUIA REGION:
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For Sale: New, Budget Friendly Laptop, €420 cash.
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (15IAN8)
Windows 11 in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) TN 250nits Anti-glare
Processor- Intel i3-N305, up to 3.8GHz, 8 core, 8 thread
8Gb RAM (soldered), 256Gb SSD
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, no ethernet (use a USB adapter)
Slim & lightweight- 1.5Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
Battery- 8 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
A good laptop for the average user: email, web-surfing, message/chat, streaming video, doc & photo editing. Not intended for advanced video editing or 8-way Zoom meetings. Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
Buyer collects.
Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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For Sale: New, Powerful Business Laptop, €480 cash.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8, Model 15AMN8
Windows 11 Pro in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD, 1920×1080 (TN)
Processor- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 2.8 to 4.3 GHz, 8 core, 8 thread, Hyperthreading.
RAM- 16Gb high-speed LPDDR5 (soldered)
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Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, Stereo Speakers.
Battery- 10 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
1.62Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
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Software- Chrome, Edge, VLC Player, Libre Office, WhatsApp, PDF Reader.
Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
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Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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NEWS & ARTICLES
(Click the link to read the full article)
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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News Note: Since this is a long-weekend issue, and readers may have more time to read, I will delve into the deeper aspects of the rubbish we are fed as news. As far as local news, today’s local news is dominated by articles about Easter festivities, plus some coverage of politicians making empty promises before the upcoming Andaluz elections, and calling each other names. Boring! We’ll catch up on more local news next week. -Ed
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SPAIN
Ooops, we lied again– Robles admits that the US military bases in Rota and Morón are still in operation but with the “limitation” of not “favouring” the war: {Trans., summary, explainer}
– Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles {pic, with a clashing, butt-ugly handbag} told Congress that the Rota and Morón military bases remain operational despite the government’s ban on the US using them for the Iran war. The admission followed recent US aircraft movements at the bases, which raised doubts about the restrictions.
– Robles stated the bases operate under the “exclusive limitation” of not supporting or favoring the war in Iran. She defended the government’s rejection of what she called a “unilaterally initiated” war contrary to international law, noting that flight authorizations are denied for aircraft headed “directly” to the conflict zone. Robles recalled that the bases at Rota and Morón remain operational, but “with limitations precisely to prevent them from being used in actions that favour a military escalation”.
– Opposition parties criticized the stance. The PP noted the restriction does not apply to aircraft that reach the war via intermediate stops. Bildu pointed to the paradox of a US destroyer based in Rota engaging Iranian missiles with Spanish support of 150 troops, which Robles defended as the “collective defense” of Turkey. {That’s not a war activity? -Ed.}
– Robles insisted the restrictions do not rupture the transatlantic alliance and reaffirmed Spain’s NATO commitment. She compared the conflict to Russia’s war in Ukraine, rejecting US and Israeli authority to decide global rules unilaterally. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/robles-admite-que-las-bases-rota-moron-siguen-funcionamiento-pero-con-limitacion-no-favorecer-guerra_6952997_0.html Additional ref: https://www.mundoamerica.com/news/2026/03/23/69c14a45fc6c83c8768b4586.html
– {DigameXtra Explainer: The government’s position relies on semantic loopholes that create the appearance of non-participation when that is not the case. The central deception is the distinction between aircraft going “directly” to the war versus those making intermediate stops, a distinction without functional difference, as both ultimately support the same military operations. Robles further employs doublespeak in claiming the bases remain “fully operational” under an “exclusive limitation” against supporting the war, even though their continued use as supply and staging points for US forces inherently constitutes support. Additionally, she reframes acts of military engagement, such as a US destroyer intercepting Iranian missiles with Spanish support, under the umbrella of “collective defense,” thereby exempting them from her own prohibition. This pattern of carefully parsed language allows the government to claim a principled stance while the underlying strategic cooperation continues unchanged.}
In related news…
Italy & France play the same word games– We’re blocking the US military flights, but not really: {Trans., summary, explainer}
– Several NATO members claim they are refusing cooperation with United States military operations amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. France has ‘denied overflight authorisation’ for American aircraft bound for Israel and carrying military equipment. Italy has ‘closed its airspace’ and denied an US military aircraft access to the Sigonella airbase– with officials citing insufficient advance notification under NATO protocols. Former president Donald Trump has criticised these allies for their lack of support, particularly urging European members to take greater responsibility for their own security. He has also warned that the United States will not continue to defend European nations that refuse cooperation when American forces require access. Italian authorities have defended their position by stating they are acting in ‘full compliance with international agreements’. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/francia-italia-coinciden-con-espana-limitan-eeuu-sus-bases-espacios-aereos-mientras-trump-vuelve-atacar-los-aliados_6953094_0.html
– {Explainer: More wordplay to avoid the truth.
* France. Announced a prohibition on overflights for US aircraft bound for Israel. However, as with the Spanish case, such restrictions typically apply only to flights declared as “directly” destined for the conflict zone. Aircraft making intermediate stops or operating under alternative designations continue to use French airspace and facilities.
* Italy: Claims to have ‘closed its airspace’, when it actually only denied a specific single landing at Sigonella, citing a technicality, for lack of timely notification. Italy still functions as an important US military hub, with growing activity reported as of 31 March, not less! Ref: https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cronaca/2026/03/31/la-scheda-droni-e-tanker-cresce-lattivita-a-sigonella-per-la-guerra_78bab118-536a-4428-8f54-83032b968ed8.html }
In related news…
Trump and Rubio comment on the uncooperative NATO members: {Trans., summary}
– US Secratary of State Marco Rubio questioned the function of NATO if the United States cannot use the bases “when it needs to”. “But if NATO only serves for us to defend Europe if they are attacked while they deny us access to their bases when we need them… that is not a very good deal,” he argued.
– Trump again issued threats to NATO as a whole. “They will have to start learning to defend themselves; the United States will no longer be there to help them, just as you were not there for us,” said Trump, who stressed that Iran “has been decimated” following the offensive by the United States and Israel, so “the difficult part is already done” and now these countries should go “and get their own oil”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/francia-italia-coinciden-con-espana-limitan-eeuu-sus-bases-espacios-aereos-mientras-trump-vuelve-atacar-los-aliados_6953094_0.html
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Propagnda- Common headline today:
Positive financial forecast as Spain opens 2026 with a current account surplus of €2.7 billion: {DigameXtra explainer}
– This is just propaganda from a gov’t press release desperate to put lipstick on a pig. I won’t waste the space to reproduce the phoney article. Here is the bottom line: The claim that Spain (currently with €1.7 trillion in debt) opens 2026 with a current ‘account surplus’ is presented as meaningful, positive economic news, but it is borderline fake news, a non-sequitur. Government debt is what the state owes; the current ‘account surplus’ measures trade and investment flows across both the public and private sectors– it is not government revenue, does not reduce the debt, and does not represent fiscal health.
– Spain currently ranks 5th in the EU for having the worst debt-to-GDP ratio (103.2%), with Greece at leading the losers at 147%, followed by Italy (137%), France (118%), and Belgium (107%). The EU’s Maastricht Treaty stipulates that member states should aim for a debt-to-GDP ratio below 60%, a target from which Spain remains significantly distant.
ANDALUCÍA
Health warns about viral gastroenteritis in Andalucia: {Trans., summary}
– Andalucia’s Health Ministry has issued a preventive alert urging measures against viral gastroenteritis following the presence of cases in the region. The infection spreads primarily through direct contact with infected individuals, though contaminated surfaces and food can also transmit it.
– Symptoms include sudden nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Most cases resolve within days, but children, the elderly and those with existing conditions face greater risk. Authorities recommend frequent handwashing with soap and water, disinfecting surfaces with diluted bleach, and avoiding food preparation if symptomatic. Hydration through water, broths or oral rehydration solutions is essential, while alcoholic and sugary drinks should be avoided. Light meals and rest aid recovery. No specific treatment or vaccine exists. Medical attention is required if diarrhoea lasts more than three days, vomiting prevents fluid retention, blood appears in stools, or dehydration signs such as dry mouth, dizziness or reduced urination occur. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sanidad-alerta-gastroenteritis-viricas-andalucia_0_2006353817.html
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Hey Teacher, Leave Them Kids Toddlers Alone! – Andalusia opens the school enrollment process for children aged zero to three years on April 1st, with more than 127,500 places available: {Trans., summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Government has opened enrolment for Early Childhood Education, offering 127,560 places for children aged zero to three. The first application phase runs from 1 April to 30 April, with enrolment beginning on 1 June. An extraordinary admissions process starts on 1 July and continues throughout the academic year, allowing parents to enrol children at any time. The number of places has increased by 1,636 despite falling birth rates.
– The Regional Government expects enrolment, already at 58 per cent, to rise due to expanded free provision. Free provision for two-year-olds was introduced last year and will extend to one-year-olds from September, with further expansion planned. Families will save an estimated 240.53 euros per month on socio-educational care, totalling 2,645.83 euros over the 11-month academic year. Additional fee reductions apply for zero-year-olds and supplementary-fee services such as catering, and morning/afternoon classroom care, with discounts available for low-income families and other eligible groups.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/andalucia-abre-este-1-abril-proceso-escolarizacion-para-ninos-cero-tres-ano-con-mas-127-500-plazas_6953175_0.html
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Illicit Fentanyl Makes Its Way Into Spain: {Trans., summary}
– A prisoner has died at Huelva provincial prison after collapsing during the afternoon door opening. The CSIF union attributes the death to a new drug threat now making its way into the prison system. It is presented in “blotter” format, known as ‘papelitos’ (little papers), typically containing fentanyl, which is entering prisons almost undetectably. Any paper, most commonly letters and book pages, can appear safe yet may contain the drugs.
– The union states that scarce medical resources at the prison make emergency treatment difficult because the drug’s exact composition varies from batch to batch. It criticises prison authorities for failing to implement adequate detection and seizure measures, warning of risks to both inmates and staff. Prison authorities are awaiting autopsy results to confirm the cause of death. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/huelva/muere-un-preso-carcel-huelva-por-supuesto-consumo-droga-los-papelitos_6953190_0.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Guess the jailhouse is full– Jewelry thieves who pretended to be luxury customers busted, ‘nation-wide travelling’ repeat offenders, allowed out on bail: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police have arrested three people suspected of committing several thefts at jewelry stores in various Spanish provinces, including Málaga. The arrested individuals were part of a traveling criminal group specializing in stealing jewelry using the “snatch-and-grab” method.
– The investigation into what was dubbed ‘Operation IOCUS’ began last August after the group’s presence was detected in Zaragoza. Following their inquiries, agents were able to identify the alleged perpetrators and link them to various crimes committed in different parts of the country. The suspects acted in an organized and coordinated manner, with a division of roles among the different members of the group. Their itinerant nature allowed them to travel through various provinces—such as Zaragoza, Vizcaya, Málaga, Toledo, and Alicante—where they committed the crimes, accumulating a total of eight solved cases so far, with profits exceeding 50,000 euros.
– The modus operandi consisted of entering establishments, mainly jewelry stores, where they would ask employees to show them different pieces. To gain the employees’ trust, they would ostentatiously display a wad of banknotes, simulating high economic status. Taking advantage of moments of distraction, they would skillfully steal as many pieces of jewelry as possible, leaving the premises quickly to avoid being detected.
– Once identified, a police operation was launched, culminating in their location and arrest in the Alicante town of Torrevieja. Other members of the criminal organization who collaborated in the criminal activity were also identified.
– The detainees, who have a high rate of repeat offenses, were brought before a judge as the alleged perpetrators of eight counts of theft and membership in a criminal organization. They were released on bail after giving their statements {Yikes!}. The National Police continue their investigation to fully clarify the facts and do not rule out further arrests. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/ladrones-joyerias-malaguenas-fingian-clientes_0_2006352090.html
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Machete Crimes On The Rise- 3 machete based robberies in a week by one assailant:
{Trans., summary}
– Police in Fuengirola and Mijas have arrested a 38-year-old man for four armed robberies at two hotels, a bar and a fast food restaurant. He used a machete in three attacks and a firearm in another, stealing a total of 3,000 euros. An accomplice, who helped him escape by motorcycle, was also detained.
– The first robbery occurred on 19 March at a hotel reception, where the suspect threatened an employee with a large machete and took 2,000 euros. Three days later, he robbed another hotel using a gun, taking 1,000 euros. On 24 March he attempted to rob a bar utilizing a machete, but workers refused his demands, he then struck a fast food restaurant with a machete shortly afterwards {Can’t be sure if the March 22nd assault is the same failed machete supported theft covered in a previous DigameXtra article, but it sounds like it.}.
– Police set up an extensive operation involving uniformed patrols and the Specialised and Violent Crime Unit. The main suspect was caught hiding in the Los Limones neighbourhood after fleeing his final assault. Both suspects appeared before a judge, who ordered the primary offender to be held in pre-trial detention, but released the getaway driver. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/detenido-robar-hoteles-burguer-bar-mijas-fuengirola-malaga_0_2006352089.html
MALAGA CITY
Malaga Parachute Brigade Exhibition Scheduled For Today, Wed., 1 April: {Trans., summary}
– On Holy Wednesday, paratroopers take center stage in Málaga. The Army’s Parachute Brigade will perform two displays on La Caleta beach. They join the Royal Confraternities of the United Brotherhoods in their activities leading up to the procession, which also includes the enthronement and transfer of the Christ of the Souls of the Blind. To complete the day, the Brigade will also accompany them during their penitential procession.
– On April 1st, two parachute displays will take place on Malaga beach, one at 10:00 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. Fusionadas highlighted in their announcement that this event combines “emotion, discipline, and pride, with the sea and the city as an unbeatable backdrop.” Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/semanasanta/horarios-exhibicion-paracaidistas-fusionadas-miercoles-santo-malaga_0_2006353159.html
TORROX
Who Let the Dogs Out! – Torrox Police On Active Dog Control Patrols During Holy Week:
– During Holy Week, the Torrox Local Police will carry out a campaign to monitor animal welfare, community coexistence, and public cleanliness. The police will ask for the animal’s documentation, ensure that owners carry cleaning materials to prevent parks and public areas from getting dirty, check the microchip, and verify that animals are not roaming freely. The goal is to ensure compliance with the Municipal Ordinance, inform residents, and raise awareness that human behavior is the only effective means to guarantee healthy coexistence for everyone. Please remember that Torrox has a designated beach where pets can enjoy themselves.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/policialocaldetorrox/
MIDDLE EAST
Conflicting Claims Cause Confusion:
Source, front page: https://www.europapress.es/
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Iran threatens to attack facilities of nearly 20 major US companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla: {Trans., summary}
– Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened attacks against nearly twenty major US technology companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Boeing and Tesla, marking one month since the US and Israeli offensive on Iran began. The IRGC claims these firms are involved in “terrorist operations” and have ignored warnings. Eighteen additional companies, including Cisco, Intel, Nvidia and J.P. Morgan, are also named as legitimate targets. The Guard advised employees and nearby residents to evacuate workplaces and vacate areas within a one-kilometre radius. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-iran-amenaza-atacar-instalaciones-casi-20-grandes-companias-eeuu-incluidas-google-microsoft-meta-tesla-20260331221629.html
ENERGY CRISIS
Brussels urges cuts in energy demand and warns that there will be no return to normality in the short term: {Trans., summary}
– The European Commission on Tuesday urged member states to reduce energy demand, especially for petroleum products, and warned that the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on energy markets will be prolonged, with no return to normality expected in the short term, even though there are currently no immediate supply problems in the EU.
– “Even if peace were to arrive tomorrow, we would not return to normal in the foreseeable future,” warned Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen {pic} at a press conference following the informal meeting of energy ministers, stressing that even in that scenario, “there would still be consequences,” since the region’s energy infrastructure “has been damaged by the war and continues to deteriorate.” Thus, he warned that “we must not deceive ourselves into thinking that the consequences of this crisis will be short-lived,” while insisting on the need to act “with unity” and “in close coordination” to avoid “fragmented national responses” that could further distort the market.
– Although the ministers agree that security of supply remains “relatively protected,” thanks to the diversification of suppliers and less dependence on the Gulf, the commissioner has warned that “tensions persist in certain product markets,” particularly in diesel and aviation fuel, as well as “increasing restrictions in global gas markets” that are impacting electricity prices. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-bruselas-urge-recortar-consumo-energetico-avisa-no-habra-vuelta-normalidad-corto-plazo-20260331191248.html
THE REST OF THE STORY
While male violence against women gets all the headlines in the feminist supporting progressive mainstream media, it cuts both ways, with female violence usually against the most vulnerable, children & seniors, as demonstrated in the following 2 articles. And before you send in the hatemail, I am not excusing the male violence, I’m just saying men don’t have an exclusive on it.
A woman has been sentenced to 40 years of psychiatric confinement for strangling her son and setting him on fire in Granada: {Trans., summary}
– The Provincial Court of Granada has sentenced a woman to 40 years of confinement in a psychiatric prison after her six-year-old son was found dead in a house fire in the La Chana neighborhood in May 2023. The cause of death was not initially known, but the woman has since admitted to the court that she suffocated the child while he slept. She then placed him on a living room sofa, doused him with gasoline, and set him on fire.
– The convicted woman said the crime occurred ten days before their scheduled eviction for non-payment of rent, according to the court ruling. The trial had been set for early April, but the parties reached an agreement that avoided a jury trial.
– The woman will not be allowed to leave the facility without the express authorization of the sentencing court. Furthermore, the defendant must pay €180,000 in compensation to the father for the death of their son {She couldn’t pay rent, how will she pay any fines? -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/granada/condenan-una-mujer-40-anos-internamiento-psiquiatrico-por-estrangular-su-hijo-prenderle-fuego-granada_6953102_0.html
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Woman Severs Partner’s Penis And Stabs Him To Death In Spain:
– A Spanish woman has been arrested for allegedly slicing off her partner’s penis and then stabbing him to death. Ertzaintza, the autonomous police force for the Basque Country in Spain, stated that the unidentified 55-year-old woman was detained on Friday (Jan 30) in Bilbao, a city in Northern Spain.
– The police arrived at the residence in Bilbao’s Uribarri neighbourhood after receiving a report of a suspected homicide. Officers found the body of a man inside, a 67-year-old man of European origin, showing clear signs of having suffered a violent death. The body had several stab wounds, including in the neck, and clear signs that the penis was severed. Full article: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/woman-severs-partners-penis-and-stabs-him-to-death-in-spain-10927542
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CHURCHES & WORSHIP
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NEW LIFE CHURCH
New Life Church
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook
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EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).
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The Echo of a Passion– Granada Becomes Prayer:
– It’s not just a city; it’s a feeling that overflows down the Cuesta del Chapiz and falls silent on the Carrera del Darro. Granada doesn’t process, Granada surrenders. It’s the creaking of wood under the weight of love, the lament of a saeta that pierces the air of the Albaicín, and the glow of bonfires that illuminate the path of Consuelo towards the Abbey. From the ancestral rite of Sacromonte to the Renaissance elegance of its squares, every step is a story of faith written with wax and gold. If you close your eyes, you can still hear the rustling of the porters and the aroma of incense that remains tattooed on your soul. Come and experience Holy Week where the earth touches the sky. Video Link
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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.
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
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the chart version click this link, then in the menu bar click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora)
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How to check your town’s holiday calendar for 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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
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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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