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Trapiche Market: We are open this Tuesday and every Tuesday.
09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view and follow our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164
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Minigolf La Herradura:
-Minigolf and More! Of course the star of Minigolf La Herradura is the 18-hole course. A challenge for beginners, a test to keep winnowing down your score for intermediate players and, to be honest, for the “profis”, a place to show off. However, that is just the beginning.
– Also available at Minigolf and included in the all-day admission ticket are among other things: mini paddle and mini tennis, Air badminton, volleyball, boxing and related cardio exercise, petanque, basketball, real golf swing technique, American flag football, baseball, and much more.
In other words, you can think of Minigolf La Herradura as not just a place to enjoy a leisurely hour or two of mirth, light-hearted banter and ribbing amongst family and friends playing a round or two of minigolf, but as an active recreational sport area as well. Or both, it’s all part of your entry fee.
All of the equipment that you’ll need to play these various other sports and games (see photos below) is included, though on a first come-first serve basis. And I will be happy to show you how to use the different gizmos and explain the rules to the games if they’re new to you.
-Is there parking nearby? Yes indeed. The best bet is to park along the beach’s berm which for the most part is free. One important hint: dashed blue lines require a visit to the closest parking meter. There you will find the time table informing you when it is necessary to buy a ticket, (very cheap).
-Location: We could not be easier to find. We are just two small alleys off the beachfront Paseo directly behind the children’s playground, the Centro de Salud, post office and newly remodeled market/food court. Please visit our website: http://www.minigolflh.es for a Google map which pins us down exactly. (PS: Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.)
-Admission fee: Current pricing is: six euros for 12 and unders, 8,50€ for 13 and over. Family discounts are also on offer such as 2 adults and 2 children for only 25 euros. This price includes all activities on the grounds and is valid for the entire day. Feel free to ring proprietor Scott Huston with any questions you might have on +34 603 416 632.
-New June Opening Hours: For the month of June we will now be open from11:30am until 2:00pm and 6:00pm until 10:00pm six days a week (closed Wednesday). Because I work alone, it is recommended though to call in advance for confirmation.
Best regards, Señor Minigolf, Scott Huston / La Herradura
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Voodoo Rose live in Posada La Plaza: Friday 2nd June. From 8pm. Come and enjoy great food, great drink, great company and a bit of Voodoo magic! La Poseda Canillas. For reservations 952553254 or 607167127
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Cateto Bread Day: Sunday, 4 June, the hamlet of Corumbela (Sayalonga) celebrates this traditional bread.
Starting noon and activities include a bouncy castle for children, music from the Blanca Paloma de Corumbela choir from 1pm and followed by live music from Leo Música en Vivo 2pm. At 2.30pm paella will be served, accompanied by the ‘cateto’ bread. There will also be a market selling local products and the Amanecer dance group will be performing at 4pm. Free bus service from the bus stop in Sayalonga to La Era on the hour every hour from 11am to 6pm. From La Era to the Sayalonga bus stop every half hour from 11.30am to 6.30pm. Full article & photo credit: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/festivities-the-axarquia-celebrate-cateto-bread-20230531082510-nt.html & Video Link
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Weekend Markets Info for Malaga & Nerja: {Translation}
– Friday. La Térmica, Malaga, which celebrates its REDFriday, with many activities including its Night Flea Market, a large bazaar that can be visited, with free admission, from 18:00 to 00:00. Musical performances will be starring the artists Putochinomaricon, Colet and Futurachicapop and by the DJs Anuschka and Oro J
– Saturday. Playmobil fans have their monthly appointment at the click market in the Málaga Ocio building, in the Málaga Nostrum shopping park, open from ten in the morning to eight in the evening.
We Love Nerja Market will be held in the Plaza de España in Nerja.
In Genalguacil from 12 to 18 there will be an Agro-Artisan Market, in the Plaza de la Iglesia and in the pedestrian area of the Avenida de Palma de Mallorca in Torremolinos, where the creators brought together by the Atenea association will be on display.
– Sunday. There will be a special edition of the Zoco de Muelle Uno (which will be held in parallel to its Spring Market, which is daily until 11 June) from 12 to 19 hours while in the Plaza de la Merced, there will be the La Merced & Co flea market from 11 to 19 hours. Source, Spanish: https://blogs.diariosur.es/-que-le-compro-/2023/05/31/mercadillos-junio-malaga-agenda-3/
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Rockabilly Concert- Mad Martin Trio: Sun, 11 June
Sun Coast Rockin’ Club
Peña Los Amigos del Arte, C/ Los Romeros 7, Torremolinos
Doors 17:00, Show 18:00. Tel 679186506 & Video Link
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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
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Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
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Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
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.
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 http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
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Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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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: 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 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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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.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48
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Have you lost trust in expensive beauty brands as you feel it’s completely a waste of money? Have you stopped buying cheap skincare products from supermarket shelves because nothing seems to work? Try Moonette Organic Skincare, it won’t disappoint you. Visit our website to see what customers say about their experiences.
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:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
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For Sale: Gents Bike. Good working condition, good tyres 26 x 1.95 small amount of rust on rims due to Covid storage. €40 Contact Suzie/Ali, Algarrobo Costa, on 0044(0)7811611844 also WhatsApp.
email: suzie lawes at btinternet dot com
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For Sale: Large Motorbike 3-1 tank bag.
Tank bag that is magnetic and can separate into 1,2 or 3 parts.
Bottom-Waterproof map reading pouch.
Middle-Zips to bottom and expandable, has a map reading/waterproof clear storage along with detachable shoulder strap.
Top-Large bag with handle and full shoulder straps plus waterproof pouch.
All zipped together enough room for clothing for a night stop. Inspection welcome. €20
Buyer collects, John, Nerja +34 711078275
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For Sale: Ikea Hemnes double bed + divan bed with three drawers and two hardly used mattresses.
All details on www.ikea.es Product number. 894.281.07
Assembled, so suitable vehicle (or man with van!) required to collect. 300 Euros
Mark/Jennifer, Sayalonga 655785617
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For Sale: Beautiful display cabinet, only 160euros.
Buyer to collect. Godfrey, Competa 604350683
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For Sale: PVC wood effect double opening window with intregal Mosquito and shutter blinds. Double glazed.
186 cm high and 136 cm wide. Complete with PVC wood effect architraves. Patio door fitted hence reason for sale. €65. Buyer collects. Further photographs available.
Contact: Kevin, Canillas de Albaida. Tel 711064996
Email: kevin.greensmith@gmail.com
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For Sale: High-End Tower PC for audio/video editors & gamers on a budget. Huge hard drive, massive RAM, fast processor, System SSD.
Dell XPS 8700 with Windows 10 (Home, UK, original activation)
Used. Excellent condition, low hours. Full maintenance service by DoctorLaptop.
This one is a year older and had a bit more use than the Dell 8700 PC I sold last week. Thus the low price of only €450.
32Gb RAM, pro-grade, high speed
Intel i7 4770- 3.4GHz base / 3.9GHz Turbo, quad core
System drive- Samsung pro-grade 240Gb M2 SSD
Data drive- Seagate pro-grade 3Tb (3000Gb, 7200rpm. 6Gb/s)
Upgraded video card- Radion R9 200 series with HDMI + DP + 2x DVI outputs. Dual display support. (No VGA port)
Network- Ethernet, Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth
Optical Drive- DVD-RW with Blu-ray
Front- 19-in-1 card reader + 2x USB3
Top- 2x USB2 + phones + mic
Back- 4x USB3 + 2x USB2 + 6 port audio
Includes new business grade wired UK keyboard & mouse.
Note- Fair Warning: Windows 10 goes obsolete in mid-October 2025. This processor is not on the Windows 11 list of compatible processors. Windows 11 could be installed using a common hack, but hacked versions of Windows 11 may not receive security updates.
Buyer collects, cash only. 30 day “test-drive” cash back guaranty.
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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For Sale, as a lot: Several items of ‘Real Brasil’ porcelain in the ‘White Blossom’ pattern:
Tea pot with milk jug and sugar bowl + coffee pot with milk jug and sugar bowl + two tureens (one circular and one oval) plus condiment set consisting of salt and pepper pots, oil/vinegar jug, mustard pot with spoon and mint sauce pot with spoon. 50 euro the lot. Photos sent on request.
Brenda, Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo) Whatsapp 711003687 or email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com
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SPAIN
DGT plan to shorten the license renewal periods for drivers over 65 years of age suspended: {Translation, summary}
– The call for early elections has caused a domino effect in terms of the entry into force of new laws. The Directorate General of Traffic was seeking to reduce the period from five to two years, but the suspension of the plenary session of Congress implies this measure, which sought to make drivers in this group take a clinical examination, is paralysed for the time being. Source, Spanish: https://www.lasexta.com/motor/noticias/tienes-65-anos-eres-conductor-puedes-respirar-tranquilo-momento_202306016478537c21debe000194cd7c.html
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Spain’s opposition leader admits he can’t speak English, ‘but will study it’: Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of Spain’s main opposition party, the right-wing People’s Party (PP), whom polls suggest could be Spain’s next prime minister after the forthcoming general election on 23 July, acknowledged on Thursday that he doesn’t speak English but brushed it off saying there would always be ‘translators’. “My problem is English … I have to start studying it,” he told Telecinco TV in his first interview since the PP scored a major victory in Sunday’s local and regional elections, “International summits normally have translators and what’s most important is that I know what I want to say.’ Full article: https://www.spainenglish.com/2023/06/01/spain-opposition-leader-admits-cant-speak-english/
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President Pedro Sánchez goes on the attack, labelling the PP and Vox as being both far-right: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez went on the attack on Wednesday, ahead of the 23 July general election, which he said would be a vote for Spain being ‘a country of rights’, or ‘a Spain of the far right’. In an address to his socialist (PSOE) MPs, Sánchez said there was ‘no difference’ between the People’s Party (PP), who regard themselves as ‘conservative’, and (for what he called) the “far-right Vox group”, and he warned they would together ‘dismantle the social progress’ made since he took office in 2018. (Strange response to his party’s poor performance in this week’s elections, this from a socialist president who often claims to support “inclusiveness”. Sounds more like he is attempting to drive people further apart, no? -Ed.) Full article: https://www.spainenglish.com/2023/06/01/pedro-sanchez-attack-labelling-pp-vox-far-right/
ANDALUCIA
Andalusia opens the enrolment period for Pre-school, Primary and Special Education, others to follow: {Translation}
– The Regional Ministry of Educational Development and Vocational Training opens this Thursday, 1 June, the enrolment period for the second cycle of Pre-school, Primary and Special Education in Andalusia, which will end on 8 June.
– All students at these levels must formalise their enrolment for the next academic year 2023/24 by completing the form provided by the school itself, or which can be downloaded from the Schooling Portal website. The Regional Ministry is also opening the registration period for the first cycle of Infant Education (0 to 3 years).
– Families will be able to manage their enrolment through the Virtual Secretary’s Office on the Regional Ministry’s website without having to go to the schools. This online procedure allows for registration including the complementary services of the school canteen, morning classes and extracurricular activities, as well as authorising the use of images.
– The deadline for enrolment for the second cycle of Infant, Primary and Special Education is 8 June and until 12 June for students in the first cycle of infant education (0 to 3 years old).
– For the next academic year, the Regional Ministry of Educational Development and Vocational Training has offered a total of 1,434,442 publicly funded places. For 3-year-olds, who are entering the education system for the first time, some 91,000 new places have been made available. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1279519/andalucia-abre-el-plazo-de-matriculacion-de-infantil-primaria-y-educacion-especial/
JAEN
The International Air Festival will bring together more than 400 pilots in the Sierra de Segura: {Translation, summary}
– From 16th to 18th June, the Sierra de Segura will once again be in the spotlight for fans of aerial sports, due to the celebration of the twenty-third edition of the International Air Festival (FIA).
– The International Air Festival will bring together around 300 international pilots, in addition to the 130 professionals who will compete in the National League and in the pre-World Paragliding Championship, which is being held this year to coincide with the FIA event and which will also make El Yelmo the venue for the next World Paragliding Championship in 2024.
– Among the activities are paragliding, paramotor and hang gliding exhibitions; the celebration of the XXIII Air Film Festival (FICA); a trekking march; a motorcycle route; workshops and storytelling for children; concerts and musical, comedy and circus shows; conferences; night flying; or the development of the XV FIA El Yelmo Mountain Race. Official website with full schedule: http://www.fiaelyelmo.com/programa/
EUROPE
Insect spaghetti? EU agency greenlights another insect-based foodstuff:
– A powder made of yellow mealworms could be the next insect-based foodstuff to hit EU supermarket shelves after winning the approval of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which concluded it raised no safety concerns.
– The scientific opinion, which focused on the safety of UV-treated powder of yellow mealworms, was published on Thursday (1 June). It concluded that the powder, made from the larval form of the insect species Tenebrio molitor, is both nutritional and safe to use under the company’s proposed uses.
– “As no adverse effects were observed either in the toxicological studies available in the literature on dried yellow mealworms or were identified from the history of use of the [novel food] and its source, the Panel considers that there are no safety concerns, provided the larvae are reared separately from the adults,” the opinion concludes.
– Approved uses include as an ingredient in various food productions, including flour-based food products like cakes, wheat bread and rolls, and pasta and cheese, with the target population stipulated as the “general population”.
– The opinion is the seventh insect-derived novel food product that EFSA has assessed the safety of, following those of the dried yellow mealworm as well as frozen and dried formulations of locusts and crickets. Full article: https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/insect-spaghetti-eu-agency-greenlights-another-insect-based-foodstuff/
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MEPs say Hungary may be unfit for EU presidency:
– The handover of the rotating EU presidency from one member state to the next is supposed to be a mere formality. But, when it comes to Hungary, things often get complicated in Brussels.
– Hungary is not slated to take up its six-month stint chairing EU meetings and driving forward legislation until the second half of 2024, but the European Parliament is already readying for a showdown. By a vote of 442 to 144, with 33 members of the European Parliament abstaining, EU lawmakers expressed doubt that Hungary’s government was up to the task, given ongoing concerns about the state of the rule of law in the country.
– Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga dismissed the prospect that the country could see its turn at the presidency delayed or passed over. “Complete nonsense,” she told the press in Brussels on Tuesday.
– “Hungary is isolated in the EU at the moment because of really very serious problems with the rule of law and also because Hungary frequently leaves room for doubt about whether it really stands behind Ukraine in Russia’s war,” Lührmann, a Green, said on the way into a meeting of ministers in Brussels on Tuesday. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/european-parliament-questions-hungarys-fitness-to-head-eu/a-65797410
TRAVEL NEWS
New Avlo services between Andalusia and Madrid open:
– The offer of Avlo trains in Andalusia starts four daily services today (1/5), two in the Seville-Madrid relationship and two in the Malaga-Madrid relationship. Tickets start from 7 euros each way and are sold in a single class called Basic.
– Each Avlo train has 438 seats, including two specifically for People with Reduced Mobility. With this, Renfe increases its offer between Andalusia and Madrid for high-speed trains by 1,752 daily seats.
– The Avlo de Andalucía trains stop at all the intermediate stations of the route, among which are the Andalusian stations of Antequera Santa Ana, Puente Genil-Herrera, Córdoba and Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches.
– The new services add two high-speed trains daily for Madrid from Seville, Malaga, Puente Genil and Antequera Santa Ana.
Full press release, English: https://www.renfe.com/es/es/grupo-renfe/comunicacion/renfe-al-dia/sala-de-prensa/andalucia/un-total-de-1600-viajeros-utilizan-los-nuevos-servicios-avlo-entre-andalucia-y-madrid
SPORTS
Football News- Coach confirms Lionel Messi’s last match for PSG this weekend: Christophe Galtier confirmed on Thursday that the looming end of the season is also the end of Messi’s time at PSG. Messi will bow out in their league finale against Clermont on Saturday. His contract expires at the end of June.
Full article & photo: https://apnews.com/article/lionel-messi-psg-french-league-dc43f9492cf9577218c747c4e9505c86
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Tennis News- A new, 16 year old sensation hits the courts, Mirra Andreeva is a teen who doesn’t like homework, wins easily at French Open; she faces another teenager, Coco Gauff, next:
– Mirra Andreeva is the latest teen sensation in tennis, a 16-year-old Russian who is the youngest player to win a match in the women’s main draw at the French Open since 2005. Do the math: That’s before she was born.
– The 143rd-ranked Andreeva made her way through qualifying rounds last week without dropping a set to earn her debut berth in the women’s bracket at a Grand Slam tournament – and she still is making things look easy so far at Roland Garros. A 6-1, 6-2 victory over Diane Perry of France in 77 minutes on Thursday put her in the third round; that followed a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alison Riske-Amritraj of the U.S. that lasted 56 minutes.
– Next up, on Saturday, will be a contest against 2022 French Open runner-up Coco Gauff, who beat Julia Grabher 6-2, 6-3. Gauff, a 19-year-old American, is seeded No. 6 and made her initial breakthrough by beating Venus Williams en route to the fourth round at Wimbledon at age 14. Full article & photo: https://apnews.com/article/french-open-roland-garros-second-round-updates-a4ab81608444832ed9267165cc8167d3
SCAMS
Deceptive look-alike website pretending to be the DGT sells the environmental sticker for almost double: {Translation, summary}
– Facua-Consumers in Action warns of a website that pretends to be an official website of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) and charges 9 euros for issuing the environmental badge for vehicles. The page uses a logo very similar to that of the DGT in its header and the colour blue in its design, which may mislead users and cause them to pay more for a procedure that costs only 5 euros if it is done directly through the DGT, without intermediary pages.
– The association, which has reported the facts to the Directorate General for Trade and Consumer Affairs of the Community of Madrid, points out that the name of the website “dgt-onlineD0Tcom” may also lead users to believe that it is an official website of the traffic authority, as it does not warn that it is not an official DGT website until the end, where it reads “authorised distributor, we are not the DGT”.
– Facua encourages users who may have been affected by other pages that appear to belong to official organizations to notify the association in order to take complaint actions. If they have fallen into these traps, they can claim their money back, arguing the deceptive nature of the websites. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/Denunciada-simula-DGT-etiqueta-ambiental_0_1798320406.html
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TECH
An AI-powered drone tried to attack its human operator in a US military simulation:
– Speaking at a conference last week in London, Col. Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton, head of the US Air Force’s AI Test and Operations, warned that AI-enabled technology can behave in unpredictable and dangerous ways, according to a summary posted by the Royal Aeronautical Society, which hosted the summit. As an example, he described a simulated test in which an AI-enabled drone was programmed to identify an enemy’s surface-to-air missiles (SAM). A human was then supposed to sign off on any strikes.
– The problem, according to Hamilton, is that the AI decided it would rather do its own thing – blow up stuff – than listen to some mammal.
– “The system started realizing that while they did identify the threat,” Hamilton said at the May 24 event, “at times the human operator would tell it not to kill that threat, but it got its points by killing that threat. So what did it do? It killed the operator. It killed the operator because that person was keeping it from accomplishing its objective.”
– According to Hamilton, the drone was then programmed with an explicit directive: “Hey don’t kill the operator – that’s bad.” It didn’t work. “So what does it start doing? It starts destroying the communication tower that the operator uses to communicate with the drone to stop it from killing the target,” Hamilton said.
– While the simulation described by Hamilton points to the more alarming potential for AI, the US military has had less dystopian results in other recent tests of the much-hyped technology. In 2020, an AI-operated F-16 beat a human adversary in five simulated dogfights. And late last year, the Department of Defense conducted the first successful real-world test flight of an F-16 with an AI pilot, part of an effort to develop a new autonomous aircraft by the end of 2023.
Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/an-ai-powered-drone-tried-to-kill-its-human-operator-in-a-us-military-simulation/ar-AA1c0xr4
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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.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
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:
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.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, Puente don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713.
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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St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.stgeorgeschurchmalaga.org
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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Please note that this is now suspended for the Summer break and will start again in September. The date to be confirmed.
St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
Friday 23rd June- Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time after the Mass.
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