DigameXtra No. 3337 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2026

On October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Verdiales Festival ‘Villa de la Pasa’ in El Borge: Sat, 10 Oct
Starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución.
During the evening, you can enjoy all three styles of Verdiales, ending around 12:30 a.m. That’s when we’ll treat you to the famous puchero (a hearty stew) and pringá toasts, so you can experience the traditional cuisine of El Borge and our hospitality,” the mayor announced.

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Antequera’s Flamenca Luis Perdiguero hosts a free recital for its ‘II Otoño Flamenco’ celebration: 17 Oct, 19:00
Featuring María Jesús Bernal and Manuel Jero
At the Peña’s venue in Antequera, located in the Plaza de Toros, access will be via the Puerta de Sol.

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SPAIN

Junts pushes the government to the limit by rejecting housing decrees as street pressure mounts: {Trans, summary}
– The two housing decrees drafted and negotiated against the clock by the government after Maricarmen Abascal ‘s eviction in Madrid will likely remain just that, dead papers. Junts has issued its ultimatum, pushing the coalition government to the brink by confirming its intention to vote against them in the extraordinary plenary session to be held this Friday in the Congress of Deputies, just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, street protests are only intensifying, further straining a vote already doomed to failure, with demonstrators calling for a massive encirclement of the Parliament building.
– Once again, Junts has become the deciding factor for the survival of a sensitive initiative for the government, thus confirming the lack of a majority to support the coalition. The post-convergent party’s gamble puts a government in a difficult position, a government that, despite being in power for almost eight years, has waited to react at the last minute to the public outcry over the housing crisis with two decrees negotiated in the last week.
– The second bill, concerning the automatic renewal of leases, was doomed from the start due to the announced rejection by the post-convergent parties, the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV), and the Canarian Coalition. The numbers simply didn’t add up in either case. The first bill, which contains the most far-reaching measures and includes several concessions to the government’s conservative partners, hinged on the abstention of the Catalan nationalists. And now neither is likely to pass.
– The People’s Party, finally, warned of a “wave of lawsuits” as a consequence of the “botched” decrees and reiterated that it will vote against them, arguing that they do not solve the problem but rather exacerbate it. In fact, they pointed out that although the government itself acknowledges in the first of the decrees that there is a supply problem, both focus solely on the rental market and, in their opinion, do so in a misguided way. They also believe that, if passed, they will encourage squatting. “They will bring confrontation, generate a wave of legal challenges, and lead to clashes,” stated Deputy Secretary Juan Bravo.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/junts-rechaza-tambien…

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Spain is left alone in the EU and alone votes against the new Immigrant Returns Regulation: {Trans, summary}
– Spain was the sole EU member state to vote against the new Returns Regulation which was passed on 1 October 2026. Belgium abstained and Ireland did not participate due to the neutrality of the rotating Council presidency. The regulation aims to speed up expulsions of third-country nationals with no right to remain. It allows return centres outside the EU, via agreements with third states, as final destinations or transit points, subject to fundamental rights. The European Parliament backed it in June by 418 votes to 218, with 30 abstentions.
– Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska {pic} defended Spain’s response in Luxembourg and urged greater European solidarity. He said no arrivals had reached other member states, so the impact elsewhere was “zero”. He said its objections concern legal and political conflicts, detention limits up to 24 months, and economic doubts over third-country return centres as well as possible effects on bilateral relations with strategic partners. Source, Spanish: https://es.euronews.com/2026/10/01/espana-ue-reglamento-retornos-inmigrantes-deportaciones-ceuta

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Brussels opens investigation into Spain for failing to update its plan to prepare for power outages: {Trans, summary}
– The European Commission announced on Thursday that it has opened infringement proceedings against Spain for failing to submit an updated version of its blackout preparedness plan, for which it had a deadline of January 5. Because Spain has missed this deadline, the Commission has opened proceedings that could ultimately lead to a ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU and the imposition of a fine.
– Spain now has two months to respond, and if the response is satisfactory and, for example, Spain submits its anti-blackout plan or a draft of it, Brussels will close the case. If not, it will send a reasoned letter specifying exactly what measures the government must take. Otherwise, it will refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU, which could condemn Spain for violating EU energy and climate rules and impose a financial penalty. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/bruselas-abre-expediente-espana-por-no-actualizar-su-plan-preparacion-frente-apagones-electricos_7043692_0.html

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MALAGA PROVINCE

Housing prices hit record highs in Malaga– they have now broken the ceiling of the real estate bubble: {Trans, summary}
– Housing prices in Andalusia have risen by 10.8% in just one year, and by 3.4% between the second and third quarters alone. In Malaga, buying a house now requires allocating 53.3% of the average household’s disposable income, far exceeding the 35% considered reasonable. This unsustainable situation for low- and middle-income families comes amidst a wave of protests demanding access to housing.
– According to the study, housing prices in the province of Málaga have risen by 123.4% since their ten-year low, while in the city of Málaga itself, the increase has reached 139.8%. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/precio-vivienda-bate-maximos-malaga-sevilla-rompe-techo-burbuja-inmobiliaria_202610016abd01553a84d528c0118fc1.html

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MALAGA CITY

Home invasion or settling of scores? Two hooded men assault two women in a house in Malaga and hold one of them at gunpoint: {Trans, summary}
– The National Police have opened an investigation into a violent attack that occurred early Wednesday morning at a home in Málaga, where two women, aged 34 and 35, were assaulted. One of them had to be taken to a hospital.
– The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. A neighbour alerted the 112 Andalusia Emergency Service to a suspected assault inside a home, prompting the mobilization of National Police officers and emergency medical services.
– According to information published by Diario SUR, two hooded individuals allegedly went to the house and severely beat the main victim. The attackers reportedly held her at gunpoint and struck her with a firearm. The second woman, who was also in the home, was reportedly assaulted when she tried to help her companion. Emergency medical services treated both women and transported one of them to the hospital.
– At the moment, the available information does not specify the reason why the two individuals went to the home or the circumstances that triggered the attack. Source, Spanish: https://www.areacostadelsol.com/malaga/encapuchados-asaltan-dos-mujeres-vivienda-malaga-encanonan-una/

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NERJA

Nerja recognises María del Carmen Centurión as Rural Woman of the Axarquía 2026: {Trans, summary}
– A resident of Nerja, María del Carmen Centurión, will receive recognition as Rural Woman of the Axarquía 2026 awarded by the Association of Municipalities of the Eastern Costa del Sol-Axarquía. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 15 at the headquarters of the Association.
– Centurión, born on January 31, 1956, grew up in Río de la Miel and has dedicated her life to agriculture. She began working in the fields as a child and at the age of 16 joined as a dancer in the Fandangos Cortijeros del Río de la Miel, a tradition she has helped keep alive for decades. Although she is now retired, she remains connected to the land and the customs of her surroundings.
– The honoured was received this morning at the Town Hall alongside her husband by the mayor, the councillor for Equality, and the local mayor, who conveyed their congratulations. The mayor highlighted her career with these words: “María del Carmen undeniably represents the values of rural women: effort, dedication, and commitment to agriculture, family, and our traditions”. Source, Spanish:
https://malagapress.com/en/eastern-costa-del-sol/nerja/nerja-recognises-maria-del-carmen-centurion-as-rural-woman-of-the-axarquia-2026

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ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE

Alhaurín el Grande offers free workshops in ceramics: {Trans, summary}
– The Culture Area of Alhaurín el Grande is offering a free workshop this autumn in ceramics as part of the ‘Cuarta Estación’ programme.
– The Ceramics Workshop, taught by Carmen Casado from Mahareta Estudio, will take place over two independent sessions on 15 and 22 October, from 18:00 to 20:00 hours. Registration is done at the Ildefonso Marzo Municipal Library, is aimed at those over 18 years old, and includes all materials and a handcrafted piece that each participant can decorate and use at home. Source, Spanish: https://malagapress.com/en/guadalhorce-valley/alhaurin-el-grande/alhaurin-el-grande-offers-free…

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CEUTA CRISIS

Judge Tardón points the finger at the Government regarding Ceuta– he already sees signs of the possible involvement of people with “high responsibilities”: {Trans, summary}
– Judge María Tardón is tightening the net around the government. After two months of investigation, the judge investigating the mass entry of irregular immigrants into Ceuta last July has already identified “some indications” of the “possible involvement of individuals who may hold high-ranking positions in public institutions.”
– Given the possibility that the investigation could escalate up the chain of command to Pedro Sánchez’s government, the judge of the National Court has taken a drastic measure to preserve the secrecy of the proceedings. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/tardon-apunta-gobierno…

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HEALTH

Flu and Covid– this is the vaccination schedule that begins in Andalusia:
Source, Spanish: https://www.infonerja.com/gripe-y-covid-este…

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All Talk, No Action– Sanz Expects “Digitalization To Solve SAS Problems: {Trans}
– The Vice President of the Junta de Andalucía and Minister of Presidency, Health and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz {pic}, announced in the Plenary of Parliament that the legislative term will focus on a profound modernisation of the Andalusian Health System (SAS). {He neglected to include a single solid action on any of the multitude of SAS deficiencies or mention the upcoming scheduled medical staff strikes! Just like his predecessor. All talk, no action. -Ed.}
– Digital transformation of the SAS to the rescue. Sanz highlighted that the reform will encompass the organisation, functioning and regulatory framework of the public health system. Additionally, a digital transformation of the system will be implemented, ensuring that technology serves the citizens and facilitates the work of health professionals. The minister emphasised that this is not starting from scratch, as there is already a portfolio of over 400 ‘digital projects’ that will cover various healthcare and non-healthcare areas, as well as improvements in technological infrastructures and new services.
– In this context, Sanz asserts the new Law on Guaranteeing the Public Health System of Andalucía will play an essential role in the transformation, aiming to preserve and strengthen public health and protect professionals from potential aggression.
– This regulation will also be aimed at improving accessibility, response times and coordination between primary and hospital care. As the first step in this reform, a Committee for Evaluation, Innovation and Operational Reform of the Public Health System will be created, which will include the participation of experts, professional associations, unions, and organisations. “A transformation of this magnitude must have the support of those who sustain the system,” Sanz stated.
– Finally, the transformation of the SAS will include a strengthening of prevention and health education policies, especially in public health and vaccination. Source, Spanish: https://malagapress.com/en/malaga-capital/the-junta-of-andalucia-begins-the-modernisation-of-the-andalusian-health-service-in-malaga

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Respiratory infections are epidemic in Spain, hospital admissions for Covid have almost doubled among the elderly: {Trans, summary}
– Respiratory infections (flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus) have now exceeded the epidemic threshold in Spain. This is reflected in the latest epidemiological report from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), published this Thursday with data from the week of September 21-27.
– According to the report, the epidemic threshold was surpassed for the first time this autumn during the last week of September, with the national incidence rate rising from 373 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 478.2. By age group, the most affected in primary care is infants up to one year old, among whom the incidence rate skyrocketed from 2,802.3 to 4,013.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. They are followed by children aged one to four, among whom the incidence rate climbed from 1,554.9 to 2,161.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the last week analyzed.
– In hospitals, COVID-19 has caused an increase in hospitalizations in the last week analyzed, and the rate now exceeds that of the previous two weeks. The latest data shows an 83% increase in COVID-19 admissions among people aged 80 and over, who are the most affected, with the rate rising from 9.1 to 16.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/las-infecciones-respiratorias…

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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Axarquía winegrowers call for urgent aid following 70 per cent reduction in grape harvest
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-region-calling-20261001000500-nt.html
– Malaga city coast suffers another faecal discharge following Monday’s rain
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/mondays-rain-further-20260929000500-nt.html
– Almuñécar to mark 500th anniversary with a programme of events spanning five centuries of history
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/almunecar-marking-500th-20261001000500-nt.html
– San Diego Comic-Con Málaga gets under way as hundreds of comic book and pop culture fans gather at convention centre {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/diego-comiccon-gets-20261001000500-nt.html

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

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

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Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily, NEW LINK: https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/resumen/embalses

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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/

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Earthquake Map for Spain with real-time updates: https://visualizadores.ign.es/tproximos

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, 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
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/home
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 Worldwide Newspaper Frontpages 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/

DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://torrox-computer-pc-repair-service-by-doctorlaptop.webnode.page/

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DigameXtra No. 3336 Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2026

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Car boot, El Pantano, Vinuela: Sunday 4 October
Our ever popular market held in the car park of El Pantano restaurant at Km 30 on the A356 has a new start time and will continue opening at the revised time until the summer months. It will open at 10 am and close at 1 pm.
Again this month we have a few new stallholders offering various items for sale along with the very popular regulars. In addition our well enjoyed guitarist and singer Geoff rejoins us after his hectic summer gigs, so please come along and join us, join in the friendship and new acquaintances our market prizes itself on. We look forward to seeing you.
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Algarrobo-Costa Oktoberfest: Fri-Sun, 9-11 Oct
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– The program will begin on Friday, October 9th at 8:30 PM.
– On Saturday, October 10th, the official opening will take place at 1:00 PM.
– Sunday, October 11th, Dúo Corazón will kick off the day at 1:00 PM.
The celebration will feature 16 food and drink stalls, offering German and Spanish specialties, and will present popular activities as in previous years, such as the free distribution of beer, raffles, and the traditional beer-holding contest. In addition, each purchase over €5 will entitle you to a ticket, while supplies last, to participate in the draw for an Iberian ham with stand included and a five-litre jug of olive oil.

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Protesters camped out across Spain demand passage of housing measures:
– Thousands of protesters camped out on Madrid’s main square and in other Spanish cities demanded on Wednesday that parliament swiftly approve new measures to protect tenants and curb the country’s acute housing crisis. The demonstrations were ignited last week by the dramatic eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home of more than seven decades. Her case highlighted mounting pressure on long-term tenants in major cities and tourist hotspots, where soaring rents, gentrification and a shortage of affordable housing have fuelled social and political unrest.
– Spain’s leftist minority government passed two decrees on Tuesday with a host of measures, including a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, but their full implementation hinges on approval by the fragmented lower house, which is due to hold a vote on Friday.
– Many activists said even those measures fell short of tackling the crisis. “It’s not enough — it might be a starting point or a stopgap,” 32-year-old pharmaceutical worker Julio Gomez told Reuters, adding that he was willing to stay with his tent in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square for “as long as it takes”. Others criticised the government’s decision to split the measures into two separate bills with the expectation that one, which automatically extends leases to prevent abusive rent hikes, would be rejected by a slim right-wing majority. “They’ve done it so that one gets approved and the stronger one gets rejected, just to sneak one through by the skin of its teeth,” said veterinarian Gonzalo Sanchez, 26. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/protesters-camped-out-across-spain-demand-passage-housing-measures-2026-09-30/

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Confirmed by the Workers’ Statute– it is forbidden to enter work if 12 hours have not passed since your previous workday ended: {Trans, summary}
– A worker in Spain must generally have at least 12 hours between the end of one working day and the start of the next. This requirement, set out in Article 34.3 of the Workers’ Statute, is intended to protect employees’ physical and mental recovery and reduce fatigue related risks and workplace accidents. If the minimum rest period is not respected, a worker can report the matter to the Labour Inspectorate.
– Depending on the interpretation applied, time worked without sufficient rest may also potentially be claimed as overtime, although workers are advised to discuss the issue with their employer first.
– Employers breaching working time and rest rules can face serious penalties, with fines ranging from €751 to €7,500 depending on the circumstances.
– In shift work, the rest period between shifts can be reduced on a case-by-case basis, for example, when a shift change occurs. In such cases, it can be reduced to a minimum of seven hours, provided that the difference to reach the required 12 hours is subsequently compensated with an equivalent rest period. These situations are regulated by Royal DecSource, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/curiosidades/confirmado-estatuto-trabajadores-prohibe…

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ANDALUCÍA

Cocaine trafficking “increases year after year” in Andalusia– more than 29 tons seized in just eight months: {Trans, summary}
– Spanish authorities reported a marked increase in cocaine seizures across six Andalusian provinces under the V Special Plan for Campo de Gibraltar. Between January and August 2026, 29,423 kilograms of cocaine were seized, averaging more than 3.6 tonnes per month. By August, cocaine seizures had already reached 78.7% of the total recorded throughout 2025, according to Government Delegation figures.
– Officials attributed the changing trafficking methods to increased police pressure, saying cocaine is increasingly transferred offshore and redistributed among various vessels before reaching the coast. They also said improved training and technology are being introduced to counter more sophisticated trafficking organisations.
– Hashish nevertheless remained the most frequently seized drug, with 104,675 kilograms intercepted during the same period, representing 74% of all seized substances. Marijuana seizures totalled 6,882 kilograms. Authorities also reported nearly one million litres of seized fuel, approaching the entire 2025 total. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariocordoba.com/andalucia/2026/09/29/aumenta-trafico-cocaina…

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AXARQUÍA

El Borge raises its voice against the removal of the ATM and denounces that it worsens depopulation: {Trans, summary}
– The municipality of El Borge has spoken out after losing its cash machine, a situation also affecting Iznate, Totalán and Comares, causing deep unease among residents.
– The mayor, Raúl Vallejo {pic}, told Cadena SER Málaga that the machine was removed “overnight”, forcing residents to travel for everyday tasks such as withdrawing cash or paying bills. He stressed that older people are hit hardest, with 50% to 60% of residents potentially affected, many depending on others for transport.
– The nearest alternative is in Almáchar, about two kilometres away, a barrier for those without a vehicle or with mobility difficulties. A mobile cash machine visiting weekly has been proposed, but the mayor rejects it as clearly insufficient.
– The council says it has spent months seeking alternatives, including negotiations with banks to restore both cash machine and in-person services. The mayor links the issue to rural depopulation and demands greater public administration involvement. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-borge-alza…

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MALAGA CITY

Comic-Con Malaga is gearing up for its second edition with over 300 hours of activities and nearly 70,000 attendees: {Trans, summary}
– The second edition of San Diego Comic-Con Málaga is in its final stages of preparation at the Trade Fair and Congress Center (Fycma), which from October 1st to 4th will once again become a meeting point for fans of comics, film, television series, video games, and manga. The program features over 300 hours of content and international figures such as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Karl Urban, and Iñaki Godoy.
– Behind the big names, the stages, and the thousands of people who will pass through FYCMA during these four days, there are also dozens of workers who have spent weeks making it possible for everything to be in place. Now, amidst video screens being installed, fountains starting to work, and booths already waiting for their exhibitors, the venue is gradually shedding its construction-era appearance and becoming the Comic-Con that will welcome visitors. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/comic-malaga-encara-segunda-edicion_0_2008104800.html

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“This is not going to stop”– the camp for housing in Malaga continues in the Plaza de la Constitución & a demonstration is announced this Saturday: {Trans, summary}
– Hundreds of people are camped in Plaza de la Constitucion in central Malaga, protesting the housing situation. The Tenants’ Union and A Roof by Right set up the camp on Monday, after a protest outside Malaga City Hall over the eviction of Maricarmen, 87, in Madrid. At a Tuesday assembly of about 100 people, it was agreed to stay another night and another day. Campaigners say Maricarmen is back in her home, but that this is only the beginning. They are preparing a general strike, demand indefinite rentals, insist there must not be one more eviction, and say housing is a right and the system must change.
– The camp has grown from 23 tents on Monday to 50 on Tuesday and now 71. Organisers urged those present to keep the square clean and not to drink alcohol in public, so as not to give grounds for an eviction. They have called a demonstration against the housing crisis in Malaga for Saturday 3 October at 19:00, starting from the same square.
– The occupation is causing problems. Crowding and traffic problems are keeping tourists away, and businesses are losing clients. Speakers criticised the central government and mayor Francisco de la Torre, accusing them of governing with rentism, and criticised the splitting of the two housing decrees. Four evicted women addressed the crowd, explaining they will not benefit from the decrees. Another assembly will decide whether to extend the stay. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/29/acampados-vivienda-malaga…

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VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The Triana road will be closed to traffic overnight from October 1st to 2nd due to hydraulic works: {Trans, summary}
– The Triana road will be closed to traffic from 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1st, until 8:00 AM on Friday, October 2nd. The closure will affect the MA-3113 , between kilometer markers 4+300 and 4+400, due to ongoing improvements to the hydraulic infrastructure in the area.
– During those hours, users will have two alternative routes. The first runs through Almáchar, El Borge, Cútar, and Benamargosa , via the MA-3112, MA-3109, MA-3106, and MA-3108 roads. The second alternative connects Riogordo with Benamargosa via the MA-3107. Rural roads that bypass the construction zone can also be used. The road closure will therefore be limited to the hours necessary to carry out this phase of the work, with traffic being restored from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2 .Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-carretera-de-triana…

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UKRAINE WAR

Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid:
-Russia pressed on with its weekslong missile and drone barrage of Kyiv and areas around the Ukrainian capital, killing four people including a child while targeting the power grid and a key internet exchange point, officials said Wednesday. Moscow’s steep escalation of its aerial campaign since the end of August heaps pressure on Ukraine as it braces for winter, when Russia regularly bombards energy facilities to deny Ukrainians heating and running water. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drone…

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MIDDLE EAST

The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete:
– The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.
– The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq, with Iran-backed militias firing on U.S. troops and the U.S. striking the groups’ strongholds. Baghdad touted the end of the U.S. mission as a sign of the country’s increasing strength and sovereignty.
– The withdrawal was also celebrated by Iran-backed groups but raised concerns among some other Iraqis, particularly in the Kurdish region. Meanwhile, questions loom around the future of the Iraqi militias, which the Baghdad government has sought to disarm with little success so far.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/iraq-us-withdrawal…

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SPORTS

Golf News- Reed, Molinari and Bubba Watson added to the confirmed major champions for the Spanish Open: {Trans, summary}
– This Tuesday, the Spanish Open took a considerable leap in the composition of its lineup for the edition that will be held October 8 to 11 at the Villa de Madrid Country Club.
– Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari and Bubba Watson have confirmed their participation and join a field in which Jon Rahm, Sergio García, Shane Lowry, Tyrrell Hatton, Nicolai Højgaard and the current champion Marco Penge were already announced. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/deportes/golf/reed-molinari-bubba…

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Golf News- The Real Guadalhorce Golf Club hosts the 30th ‘Ciudad de Málaga’ Golf Tournament this weekend: {Trans, summary}
– The 30th ‘City of Malaga’ Golf Trophy will bring together around 350 athletes this weekend at the Real Guadalhorce Golf Club in the capital of Malaga.
– The format for this trophy is Individual Stableford with three categories. To ensure these are fair based on the total number of entrants and in handicap order, entries are divided into three blocks, meaning at 33%, with closest to the pin on holes 2 and 17.
– Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category, as well as the Scratch prize. The registration deadline is this Thursday at 12:00 p.m., and registration can be completed through the club’s website.
– The entry fee will be 25 euros for members and 80 euros for non-members of the club; and 10 euros for junior members and 35 euros for junior non-members.
– The competition will open on Saturday, October 3, at 09:00 a.m., and close at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday the schedule will be the same, and the closing ceremony will be held the same day at 8:00 p.m. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/malaga/real-guadalhorce-club-golf…

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FINANCIAL

More pressure on housing– the Euribor exceeds the 3% barrier, driven by rising interest rates, making variable-rate mortgages more expensive by 1,000 euros per year: {Trans, summary}
– Pressure is mounting on the real estate market. Not only for those looking to buy or rent a home, but also for those who have already purchased one with a mortgage. The Euribor , the benchmark for most variable-rate mortgages in Spain, closed September exceeding the 3% mark, which will significantly increase the monthly payments for those with these loans.
– According to market data, the index ended the month at 3.233%, its highest price since July 2024. This level is 1.062 percentage points higher than it was in September 2025 , which will translate into significant increases in monthly payments. According to calculations by the mortgage comparison website HelpMyCash, an average variable-rate mortgage of €150,000, with a 25-year term and an interest rate of Euribor plus 1% with an annual review, will see its monthly payment increase from €725 to €813; about €88 more per month and about €1,054 more per year. With a six-monthly update, the monthly payments will increase from €756 to €813: a monthly increase of about €57 (about €340 more every six months).
– The financial website does not rule out that the year could end with a Euribor rate even above 3.5%. The effects of the rising Euribor, however, will not only be felt in existing mortgages but also in future ones. As Ricard Garriga, CEO and co-founder of Trioteca, explains, “If the index stabilizes near or above 3%, it’s logical that fixed-rate mortgage offers will become more expensive towards the end of the year.” Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/mas-presion-vivienda-euribo…

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PETS

Bucharest’s SofistiCAT returns this fall with top cat judging, in photos:
– After its spring edition in March, Bucharest’s SofistiCAT cat show returns this fall. Owners enter cats for judging, awards and certificates toward FIFe titles, while others simply showcase their pets and compete.
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– UK PM believes that Brexit ‘has done more harm than good’ and promises to redefine UK’s relationship with the EU
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– Corpse, wearing a wetsuit and rubber ring, found in waters off Estepona – the fourth in a month
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/estepona-manilva/another-body-wearing-20260930000500-nt.html
– Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich claims Chengdu tennis title after flawless return from injury
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– Marbella golfer Ángel Hidalgo finishes second in Open de France {pic}
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Antonio Cortés– free concert for the Seniors of Nerja: Thurs, 1 Oct
Seniors in Nerja will be able to enjoy a free concert this Thursday by the singer from Nerja, Antonio Cortés, included in the program of the X Senior Week of Nerja and Maro. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, where attendees will be able to enjoy the music of the local artist. To access the concert, it is necessary to collect the invitation beforehand at the Senior Citizens’ Office, presenting the Senior Citizen Card. Video Link

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A unique show – a world premiere – that will fuse three sonic worlds: the roots of contemporary flamenco, the elegance of a symphony orchestra and the energy of a jazz big band.
The concert will feature exclusive appearances by contemporary flamenco stars such as Israel Fernández, Sandra Carrasco, Lela Soto, Rycardo Moreno and Agujetas Chico, alongside special guest collaborations from other renowned artists.
Each artist will perform exclusive tracks featuring original arrangements created specifically for this grand hybrid orchestra. It promises to be 90 minutes of pure emotion, sonic power and musical innovation.
This show is the debut stage production of Moderna, a new cultural project created by Tete Leal, a distinguished composer, performer and arranger from Málaga. It is a project that aspires to become a benchmark for contemporary artistic creation originating from Andalusia.
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New rules & changes contained in the two Government approved housing decrees they hope will be validated on Friday in Congress; rent updates frozen at 2% per year max: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish Government has approved two royal decrees on housing in the Council of Ministers. Measures include extending protection against evictions until 2030, regulating seasonal rentals and room rentals, banning the purchase of housing by so-called vulture funds until 2028, and extending by two years existing contracts that expire before 31 December 2028. Automatic renewal of rental contracts will be included in an urgent decree law to reinforce stability in habitual residence leases. The Government has requested an extraordinary plenary session in Congress this Friday to validate both decrees.
– The decrees also include measures to halt speculative housing purchases. A 10 per cent VAT rate will apply to tourist rental flats, reduced from the 21 per cent previously announced, following negotiation. Tax bonuses will be introduced for tenants earning up to €30,000 or €33,000, graduated by income, benefiting an estimated 1.6 million households. A new financing mechanism called Tu Casa will offer zero-interest mortgage loans covering up to 20 per cent of a property’s value, capped at €50,000, managed through the ICO.
– The Government will freeze rental price updates at 2 per cent. VAT on public housing and protected housing will be lowered to the super-reduced rate of 4 per cent. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/economia/amp2-gobierno…

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The Government will limit the increase in the gas rate and the butane cylinder: {Trans, summary}
– The Council of Ministers will approve this Tuesday limiting the increase in the regulated gas rate and the butane cylinder, within the Government’s third package of measures in the face of the Middle East crisis, in order to “protect consumers” against the impact of energy price volatility facing next winter.
– In the case of the last resort rate (TUR) for natural gas, whose review will take place from October 1, the increase will be limited to 15%, while the butane cylinder may not exceed 19.55 euros.
– The natural gas TUR is a regulated rate that can be used by any consumer connected to natural gas networks with a pressure less than or equal to four bar and whose annual consumption is less than or equal to 50,000 kWh. Through Royal Decree-Law 18/2022, of October 18, its application was expanded to the communities of owners and energy service companies that provide services to them. The natural gas TUR is reviewed quarterly on the 1st of January, April, July and October of each year. Its value is made public in the BOE. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/economia/gobierno-limitara…

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ANDALUCÍA

The Local Police will be allowed to carry taser guns in Andalusia; the Uniformity Decree will come into force in 2027 and will set out new equipment specs: {Trans, summary}
– Andalusia’s new Decree on Uniformity and Technical Means for Local Police is due for approval in the first quarter of 2027. It will add tasers as electronic control devices for local forces. Rifles will also be added to police equipment for specific interventions requiring such means. The decree aims to update police equipment rules, create a common image for the Andalusian Local Police, improve officer visibility and adapt tools to current needs. The regional government says this will modernise municipal bodies and suit new security scenarios. Antonio Sanz said the measures would strengthen local police capabilities alongside other security forces. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/09/29/policia-local…

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– Of the 319 wastewater treatment plants in Andalusia whose samples were analyzed in 2025, 91 do not comply with regulations, according to a study by Ecologists in Action based on official analyses. Málaga, with 22 out of 43 plants failing to meet regulations, is the worst-performing province, while Córdoba, with 3 out of 39, is the best. Data is also missing for approximately 40 plants.
– Here is a link to the Google Translate version of the webpage in English. Visit the page, then find the chart shown below, where you can use the scroll-bar on the right to find your town.
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MALAGA CITY

Malaga joins Madrid and camps for housing in the Plaza de la Constitución: “We are not leaving here”: {Trans, summary}
– Málaga has once again taken to the streets to protest against the housing crisis. What began on social media culminated in a large demonstration outside Málaga City Council, part of a national call by the Tenants’ Union and A Roof by Right, which organised simultaneous protests in Seville, Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. The atmosphere this time went beyond anger or disappointment, approaching desperation among those who have watched prices rise, neighbours expelled from their neighbourhoods, and access to housing become ever harder.
– Protesters denounced vulture funds, rentism, evictions and housing speculation. They demanded effective enforcement of the right to housing, affordable rents, price controls and a greater push for public and social housing. Some clashes with police occurred. Under the slogan “Not one more Maricarmen”, the eviction of 87-year-old Mari Carmen became the final straw. In 2025 alone, Málaga province recorded 1,136 evictions, roughly 22 per week. Cases include María Teresa, 72, evicted after 13 years, and Paca, 74, from Marbella.
– Speakers at the demonstration blamed all levels of government. Claudia described returning to her parents because she could not afford rent, noting even degrees no longer guarantee housing. An octogenarian said he had never seen such a situation in 80 years.
– The central development is that the protest did not end with the rally. Demonstrators moved from the council to Plaza de la Constitución, where they announced they would remain camped out permanently. This sit-in encampment, with traffic cut off in the area, marks an escalation beyond a single march. They insist a single decree will not solve the crisis and call for genuine rent regulation, even a general strike. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/28/80-anos-habia…

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NERJA

New regulations for electric scooters in Nerja from October 1st: {Trans}
– From October 1, 2026, the rules for those riding electric scooters will change. The Nerja Town Hall reminds users of the importance of knowing the new regulations and complying with the established conditions before riding on the streets.
– One of the main changes is the minimum legal age, set at 15 years old. Those under 15 cannot drive electric scooters in public.
– Wearing an approved helmet will always be mandatory. Information released by the Local Police also indicates that not wearing one will result in a €200 fine.
– It will also be mandatory to wear reflective clothing at night or in conditions of poor visibility, such as tunnels, fog, or rain, when visibility is less than 150 meters. In addition, it will be mandatory to have front and rear lights on at all times to ensure the rider is visible.
– Riding scooters must adhere to four basic rules.
*Scooters are not allowed on sidewalks , which are reserved for pedestrians.
*Each scooter must be used by only one person. Riding while using headphones, listening to music, or using screens is also prohibited, as is holding a mobile phone. The information reminds riders to keep their eyes and ears alert to traffic.
*Regarding alcohol, for those under 18 years of age the permitted rate is 0.0 g/l , with no alcohol in the system.
*Documentation is also important. Scooters must have active mandatory civil liability insurance, official registration with a visible identification number, and a visible identification plate .
– The information released by the Nerja Local Police finally reminds everyone that, when minors are involved, parents or guardians will be responsible for paying the fines resulting from non-compliance with the regulations. Source, Spanish: https://www.infonerja.com/nueva-normativa-para-los-patinetes…

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VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Big Brother Update– Vélez-Málaga installs 12 new surveillance cameras without public approval, “committee approved”: {Trans, summary}
– The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Jesús Lupiáñez, announced on Tuesday a new security measure: the installation of 12 new video surveillance cameras at strategic points throughout the municipality.
– The addition of these new devices continues the expansion of the municipal video surveillance network, a process that began two years ago. During this period, the City Council has been increasing the technological resources allocated to support the work of law enforcement and improve response capacity to certain incidents, especially in areas and at times with high concentrations of people.
– {No mention is included of the risks to public freedoms or privacy invasions involved with this data collection/storage operation; or the lack of a public referendum allowing this expansion of the surveillance state at taxpayer expense. Always justified in the name of “public safety”, this is just one more step towards the tracking & tracing of every person and vehicle in Vélez-Málaga, 24/7. Can you imagine what it will be like in 50 years if this spy-cam trend continues unabated? Stop the socialist dystopia now, or future generations will forever curse you for encouraging their enslavement with your complicit indifference. But few will protest, blindly going along to get along, lacking the courage of our forefathers. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga-instala…

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RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

The Regional Government announces that construction of the Rincón de la Victoria Health Centre will begin in November: {Trans, summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Government announced today that construction of the new health center in Rincón de la Victoria will begin between the end of October and the beginning of November.
– The new health center will represent an investment of 15 million euros and will have a construction period of 21 months . The facility will have an approximate surface area of 7,600 square meters and will allow for the expansion and modernization of the healthcare services currently provided in the municipality.
– The project includes emergency services, 44 new consultation rooms, two multi-purpose consultation rooms and ten pediatric consultation rooms , in addition to rehabilitation services, minor surgery, dentistry, basic radiology and mental health services. The new infrastructure will also include spaces for parking, storage, changing rooms and technical rooms, configuring itself as a health facility adapted to current needs and the demographic growth experienced by Rincón de la Victoria. Images below are artist renderings from the construction proposal.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-anuncia-que-las-obra…

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IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN

213 migrant minors transferred from Ceuta to the Peninsula; asylum application processing proceeds, almost 8,000 rejected already: {Trans, summary}
– A total of 213 migrant minors have been transferred from Ceuta to the Peninsula since the beginning of August, of them, 144 to centres and 69 reunited with their families, according to data updated this Tuesday by the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, during the press conference after the Council of Ministers.
– On the other hand, regarding those of legal age, Torres has indicated that 3,220 triages have been carried out, “almost 700 more in these seven days” and that “8,243 people have been returned since August 10” of which “449 are expulsions and 7,794 had rejected applications”. “The majority do not have the right to international protection and therefore they will be returned”, he commented. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/total-213-menores-migrantes…

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Dozens of migrants from Benítez beach in Ceuta, evicted today, decide to voluntarily return to Morocco: {Trans, summary} UPDATE, 1am 30/9: By the end of Tuesday the number of voluntary returns was estimated to be 200 by police, and up to 250 by other security forces. Ref: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-mas-200…
– Tuesday, dozens of Moroccan migrants who remained in the settlements on Benítez beach in Ceuta have decided to voluntarily return to Morocco, after being informed that they can take advantage of this option, during the operation deployed to transfer them to the facilities of the Temporary Attention Center for Foreigners (CATE), to process them, and assign temporary accommodation.
– The interpreter informed them that those who wished could choose to voluntarily return to Morocco. This possibility has led dozens of Moroccan citizens to opt for return, they have been transferred by bus to the border area of El Tarajal. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/decenas-migrantes-playa…

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ENERGY CRISIS

Spain extends fuel discounts until year end to cushion price rises– price of petrol could fall from €1.954 per litre to €1.80 this Thursday: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish Government has approved an extension of fuel discounts until the end of the year, along with new measures to prevent sharp rises in consumer gas prices caused by the war in Iran. This is the second extension of the anti-crisis decree, first introduced in March after the conflict in the Middle East began, and extended in June as the economic situation worsened. The three measures will cost the public purse €12,000 million in total.
– The new decree maintains a discount of 20 cents per litre on diesel through a rebate on Hydrocarbon Tax and extends it to petrol from Thursday 1 October. In both cases the aid will be phased out gradually, falling to 13 cents in November and 6 cents in December. This would reinforce the rebate on petrol 95, which was reduced by five cents per litre in September, and maintain it on diesel. If service stations apply the full tax reduction, the price of petrol would fall from €1.954 per litre this week to €1.80 from Thursday, while diesel would remain around €1.943.
– The decree includes a safeguard to increase discounts if oil prices spiral out of control, as happened during the summer. The rebate would rise back to 20 cents in November and December if fuel prices climb more than 15 per cent in the CPI. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/gobierno-prorroga-descuento…

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SPANISH ROYALS

Macron, received with honours by the King & Queen on the first state visit by a French president since 2009: {Trans, summary}
– The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by the first lady, Brigitte, has been received with all honours by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Royal Palace at the start of what is the first state visit of a French leader since 2009.
– The Royals welcomed Macron and his wife at the Armory Square at the foot of the car, exchanging a warm greeting. Scheduled for 1:15 p.m., the arrival finally occurred at 2:00 p.m. due to a delay in the flight that brought the French delegation to Madrid. After greeting the senior officials of the King’s House, the four went to the tribune of honour, where they were able to listen to the anthems of France and Spain accompanied by a salute of 21 cannon shots. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, whom Macron greeted affectionately with two kisses, was also in attendance.
– A lunch is planned, which will be followed by a bilateral meeting between both heads of state. Macron and the first lady will return tonight to the Royal Palace, where the Kings will offer a gala dinner in their honour attended by a hundred guests and whose menu will be prepared by chef Joan Roca. Source with more pics, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/macron-recibido-honores-reyes-primera-visita-estado-presidente-frances-2009/202609291252292519526.html

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SCIENCE

Underwater solar panels- researchers successfully test panels submerged at a depth of 10 meters: {Trans, summary}
– Chinese scientists have demonstrated that solar panels can generate electricity underwater, not just on land. Tests were conducted ten metres below the surface in the South China Sea, a location previously considered unsuitable for such technology. The panels are designed to capture wavelengths of sunlight that penetrate seawater, allowing them to power underwater equipment for longer periods without relying on batteries.
– During a two-hour trial near the Weizhou islands, the panels generated electricity at a depth of ten metres. Laboratory tests suggest they could operate continuously for several years. Previous underwater tests had only reached depths of up to two metres.
– A key obstacle is that light attenuates rapidly underwater. At ten metres, much of the sun’s energy has already been absorbed or scattered, though some light types travel further than others. Researchers used perovskite cells, an alternative to silicon, tuned to absorb blue and green light. In laboratory conditions simulating ten-metre depth, the cells converted around 35 per cent of received sunlight into electricity. Larger versions tested at sea produced 1,416 milliwatt-hours at two metres and 324 milliwatt-hours at ten metres over two hours. The panels showed almost no performance loss after 1,160 hours in simulated underwater conditions. Researchers estimate continuous operation for about five and a half years at ten metres.
– Potential applications include ocean sensors, underwater cameras and communication equipment. Further tests at greater depths are planned.Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/medio-ambiente/2026/09/29/placas-solares-agua…

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SPACE

SpaceX’s Starship Reaches Orbit For The First Time – Then Explodes After Splashdown:
– SpaceX’s Starship achieved orbit for the first time yesterday, deploying 26 Starlink satellites before its mission was brought to an early close, ending with a dramatic explosion in the North Pacific.
– The 124-meter (407-foot) rocket successfully launched at 07:48 am Texas time (08:48 EDT/13:48 BST), with its 52-meter (171-foot) upper stage separating cleanly from the Super Heavy booster 2 minutes 30 seconds into the flight, despite one of its 33 booster engines cutting out during the launch.
– After the last satellite had been deployed, Ship continued its orbit around Earth, completing nearly two full revolutions before splashing down into the ocean. This was a much shorter mission than had originally been planned, cutting nearly 7 hours of flight time and failing to achieve the six orbits of Earth the firm had hoped for.
– The vehicle splashed down in the northern Pacific at 3 hours and 8 minutes post-launch, after re-orienting to a vertical position and slowing its descent. It was initially intact, but slowly toppled and exploded in an enormous fireball, something SpaceX has previously referred to euphemistically as a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.”
Full article: https://www.iflscience.com/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit… & Video Link

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The parking area next to the Bulevar de La Cala de Mijas will bring together around ten stalls of Cuban food and crafts from October 1 to 4, with live music; and children’s activities on Sunday.
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Nuria Fergó inaugurates the new season at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre: Fri, 2 Oct
The singer from Nerja will celebrate her 25 years on stage with a piano concert on October 2nd. The concert is free of charge, and tickets can be collected at the Cultural Centre ‘s box office while supplies last. Info: https://www.nuriafergo.es/eventos/2026-concierto-en-nerja-malaga/

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The great attraction of this edition will be in the music. The programming proposes a journey through the 80s and 90s to recover the atmosphere and songs of the nightclubs that marked a generation in Archidona and its region. The event will retain its family character, with children’s attractions for the little ones.

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Despite it still being negotiated, and over the objections of its partners, the gov’t plans to approve the housing decree this Tuesday by Royal Decree: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish government intends to approve its housing decree at Tuesday’s Council of Ministers, although agreement with its parliamentary partners remains open. The Ministry of Housing, led by the socialist Isabel Rodríguez, has repeated this intention following last week’s eviction in Madrid of 87-year-old Maricarmen, which prompted the Tenants’ Union to make a demonstration by creating a large camp in Madrid’s public square, Puerta del Sol {pic}, as pressure for new measures.
– The decree reportedly contains urgent measures to defend the right to housing, including protection against evictions and stabilisation of rental contracts. Ten areas remain under negotiation, including seasonal rental regulation, VAT on tourist flats, tax relief for tenants and owners who lower rents, aid for first-home purchases, and protection of the state housing stock.
– Sumar (communist), the junior coalition partner, says an agreement is still far off. It demands automatic two-year extensions of rental contracts expiring this year, room-rental regulation, rent caps and measures against investment funds. The PSOE (prog left) reportedly prefers only a one-year extension of those expiring contracts. Sumar also wants the state to be able to seize the homes of vulnerable elderly people, such as Maricarmen, the 87-year-old evicted last week, though it may accept this being handled in later legislation.
– Junts (Catalunya, centrist & sovereigntist) demands tax breaks for landlords, which Sumar considers ineffective but may tolerate. ERC, Bildu, Podemos, Compromís and BNG are pressing for a tougher text. The PP and Vox criticise the current government’s record, having been in office for almost 8 years, and only now attempting to pass a Housing Bill at the very end of their term. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/construccion-y-vivienda-00342/noticia-gobierno-preve-aprobar…

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Feijóo announces a Senate commission of inquiry into the “invasion” of Ceuta– “The Government knew about it and covered it up”: {Trans, summary}
– The leader of the People’s Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, announced on Monday the creation of a Senate commission of inquiry into the “invasion” of Ceuta, following the mass entry of approximately 80,000 undocumented immigrants into the autonomous city on July 30 and 31. After asserting that the government “knew about it,” “didn’t act,” and “covered it up,” he affirmed that Spain “has the right to know the truth.”
– At the meeting of the PP’s National Executive Committee, the party’s top governing body outside its national congress, began by thanking the president of Ceuta, Juan Vivas, for his handling of the crisis. “President Vivas, thank you for your work and thank you for your example,” he proclaimed, words that were met with a prolonged ovation from the PP’s top leadership.
– “I wish Sánchez had even a fraction of the dignity, human qualities, and statesmanship of President Vivas. I wish,” he exclaimed, denouncing that, two months after the mass entry, Ceuta “continues to suffer unjustifiable neglect.” He said that the city continues to wait for “sufficient resources, real support, and the respect it deserves.” “And two months later, they expect us to stop talking about it. We won’t,” he asserted. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-feijoo-anuncia-comision-investigacion-senado-invasion-ceuta-gobierno-sabia-tapo-20260928130125.html

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TORROX

How much did that cost?– A large 21Km Spanish flag surrounds Torrox as seen from a bird’s-eye view: {Trans, summary}
– The aerial view of Torrox these days offers a unique sight: an impressive band of red and yellow flags that seems to run along and embrace the entire town from above. This striking visual effect, which resembles a giant Spanish flag unfurled across the rooftops, is actually the result of 21 kilometres of red and yellow pennants meticulously intertwined to decorate the streets.
– The spectacular bird’s-eye view was captured from the air by the Fly Málaga Costa del Sol team during a paragliding flight.
– This sets the stage for the imminent start of the Torrox Fair. The Patron Saint Festivities will take place between September 30th and October 4th, 2026, featuring a wide-ranging program of popular events, performances, and cultural activities in a town dressed in its finest. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/gran-bandera-espana-envuelve-torrox_0_2008095687.html

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RONDA

The Igualeja fire that threatened the Genal Valley is now under control– The Ronda-San Pedro road (A-397), is now open to traffic this Monday: {Trans, summary}
– The Infoca firefighting service is maintaining its firefighting operation on the Igualeja forest fire, which was brought under control at 10:00 AM on Monday after becoming more complicated on Sunday due to wind and flare-ups in various areas. The operation continues on the ground to secure the perimeter and prevent further outbreaks. The situation was downgraded to the pre-emergency phase, operational level 0 of the Infoca Plan.
– Currently, there are 82 forest firefighters, four operations technicians (TOP), a logistics officer, three environmental agents and a deputy director of the Provincial Operations Center in the area, in addition to six fire engines, a technical office module and a medical unit.
– One of the main developments this Monday is the reopening of the A-397, the road connecting Ronda and San Pedro de Alcántara, which had been closed to facilitate the work of the emergency response teams. The road was reopened to traffic at 6:00 a.m., according to the EMA 112 emergency service, which has asked drivers to proceed with caution and follow the instructions of the deployed teams. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/declarado-incendio-igualeja-parque-nacional-sierra-nieves_0_2008085386.html

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CEUTA CRISIS

The Government delegate in Ceuta resigns and leaves politics remembering that he notified the central gov’t of the pending “mobilization” that was taking place in Morocco to cross the border “weeks before it happened”: {Trans}
– The Government delegate in Ceuta, Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, presented his resignation this Monday. A decision that, as he himself has said, he had made some time ago and had communicated it to the minister and ‘single command’ for the Ceuta crisis, Ángel Victor Torres. Furthermore, he pointed out that “weeks before” he had already notified the central government of the mobilization that was taking place in Morocco to cross the border.
– The delegate presented his resignation in writing “this morning”, and also announced his resignation as general secretary of the PSOE and candidate for the Presidency of the City. He leaves politics, he said, because his family “does not deserve this pressure”.
– He insisted that the Delegation has “suffered a campaign of rumors and threats” and has even, he added, they have even “put a wreath of flowers on the door”. “That is also violence”, he snapped.
– Pérez Triano recalled that he has “limited powers” and that he cannot “decide whether to open a border or deploy to the Army”. “What’s more, weeks before we had already notified” the central government, he stressed. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/dimite-delegado-gobierno-ceuta-deja-politica-recordando-que-aviso-semanas-antes-ejecutivo/202609281037282518304.html

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Police officers denounce that the national authorities are “normalizing” insecurity in Ceuta and demand an urgent response: {Trans, summary}
– The CEP police union in Ceuta has accused the Spanish Government of disguising the migration crisis rather than solving it, warning that the city is dying and residents live in fear. The union, led by Eduardo García, says relocating migrants within Ceuta, such as the move of people to port facilities from the beach, is not a lasting solution but a publicity stunt creating the illusion of progress. It welcomes the deployment of 350 UIP officers yet stresses the problems remain. The CEP claims over 30 rapes of minors in a month, referring to the wave of sexual assaults recorded since the 30 July mass crossing.
– The term “Mari Carmen” has become a promo-symbol of citizens too frightened to leave home, referring to a Ceuta resident who fled to Algeciras out of fear– “There are many Mari Carmens”. It demands urgent legal changes, faster procedures and lawful expulsions, arguing police and residents cannot function with inadequate legal tools while media attention has moved elsewhere. The core charge is that nothing has actually been fixed. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/policias-denuncian-que-administraciones-estan-normalizando-inseguridad-ceuta-exige-respuesta-urgente_202609286aba4f7282932a3cf91c290f.html

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EUROPE

Sweden’s center-left bloc fails to form government:
– The leader of Sweden’s center-left Social Democratic Party, Magdalena Andersson {pic}, on Monday said her talks with other parties had failed to form a government after her bloc’s narrow election victory. The breakdown leaves Sweden without a new government more than two weeks after the election and opens the door for the outgoing right-wing bloc to try to remain in power despite losing the vote.
– Why did Sweden’s government talks fail? Andersson had been trying to bring together the Social Democrats, Greens, Center Party and Left Party, which together won 176 of parliament’s 349 seats. But talks foundered on deep divisions between the centrist Center Party and socialist Left Party.
– “Based on the discussions I have had, I can conclude that, as things currently stand, it is not possible for me to form a government,” Andersson told reporters. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-faces-political-deadlock-after-election-winning-center-left-bloc-fails-to-form-government/a-79455295

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SPORTS

Tennis News- Davidovich beats Basilashvili and reaches his second final of 2026: {Trans, summary}
– The Malaga tennis player Alexander Davidovich (world number 28) {pic} qualified this Monday for the final of the ATP 250 tournament in Chengdu (China), which is played on a hard court, after beating the Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili (world number 121) in the first semifinal with a comeback included (4-6, 6-4, 6-3). Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2026/09/28/davidovich-mete-segunda-final-2026-134759080.html

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HEALTH

Mammogate Update– Montero points out that those affected by screening “are still waiting for answers” after a year and is asking for a compensation fund: {Trans, summary}
– The general secretary of the PSOE-A, María Jesús Montero {pic}, has assured that the women affected by the failure in breast cancer screening “are still waiting for answers” a year after the failures in the operation of the early detection program became known.
– Along these lines, the spokesperson for the socialist parliamentary group has also requested the creation of a compensation fund for the affected women and their families. “It is a question of justice and dignity”, she stressed.
– “This crisis is not an isolated event. The public health system deteriorates more every day and the collapse caused by Moreno Bonilla’s model continues to advance in Andalusia. For them and their families, we demand truth, reparation and responsibilities. We are not going to leave them alone”, Montero concluded.
– For his part, the deputy secretary of Organization of the PSOE-A, Alejandro Moyano, has described what happened as “the greatest negligence in the history” of Andalusian healthcare. Furthermore, he highlighted that “more than 200 property claims are being filed with the Junta de Andalucía” by “women who suffered these failures”, and concluded by defending that, if the Andalusian Government “has nothing to hide, they have to allow there to be a commission of inquiry in the Parliament of Andalusia to find out what happened”, because, “knowing what happened, we would have a better chance of preventing it from happening again in the future. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/sevilla/montero-senala-que-afectadas-cribados-siguen-esperando-respuestas-ano-pide-fondo-compensacion/202609280942332518220.html

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FASHION

Pasarela Larios – Malaga’s open-air fashion show, in pictures:
– Models take to Europe’s longest catwalk this weekend along the length of Calle Larios.
– See full 53 photo gallery: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/pasarela-larios…

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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– These are the government’s ten proposals to tackle the housing crisis
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/these-governments-proposals-20260928000500-nt.html
– Alcaucín begins drafting a new town planning scheme
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/alcaucin-begins-drafting-20260928000500-nt.html
– Special anti-mafia police taskforce deployed in Malaga city following wave of shootings
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/special-antimafia-police-taskforce-deployed-malaga-capital-20260925150651-nt.html
– Marbella is stepping up the project to build Spain’s first Waldorf Astoria hotel
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/marbella-stepping-project-20260924000500-nt.html
– Search on in Malaga province for 48-year-old Jeroen who went missing in Alhaurín el Grande ten days ago {pic}
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Medieval Festival ‘Zambra Morisca’– Archidona 2026: Fri-Sun, 2-4 Oct
Plaza Ochavada, 1, 29300 Archidona
The Zambra Morisca not only aims to pay homage to the Arab roots that shape Archidona’s historical identity, but also seeks to highlight the city’s evolution as a crossroads of cultures throughout the centuries. It will be a Moorish zambra, a medieval market, and an Andalusian-Arab souk. The event will feature Andalusian-Arab decorations that will visually and culturally enrich all who attend.
The event will feature a diverse program including performances by mythical characters, concerts, and magic shows. In addition, there will be falconry-related activities such as demonstration flights and educational talks, along with traditional games.
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Alcaucín celebrates the ‘Feria Chica’: Sat, 3 Oct
This event, with which the town pays homage to its patron saint, will once again bring together residents and visitors for a program that combines tradition, activities for children, and musical performances.
The events will take place mainly in the Town Hall Square, with a program that will begin at noon and continue throughout the evening. The day will kick off at 1:00 PM with the potato omelet competition , a culinary activity that will officially launch the celebrations.
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Torre del Mar will host the National Petanque Open (El Open Nacional de Petanca): Sat & Sun, 3 & 4 Oct
A sporting event that will attract teams from all over Spain. The tournament will take place at the Andrés Rodríguez Sarabia courts, with an initial group stage followed by knockout rounds to determine the champion.
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AXARQUÍA

AEMET has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in the Axarquía region for this Monday: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in the Axarquía region for Monday, September 28th, a day expected to be marked by precipitation and a significant drop in temperatures. The warning will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, when downpours are possible, potentially accumulating up to 15 litres per square meter per hour, which may be accompanied by occasional thunderstorms, according to the warning.
– According to the hourly forecast for Vélez-Málaga, used as a reference for the region, rainfall will begin to intensify from the early hours and will continue throughout the day. Between 12:00 and 18:00, an accumulation of approximately 20 litres per square meter is expected. The heaviest rainfall is expected around 5:00 PM , with approximately 9 litres per square meter per hour. The forecast calls for 2 litres at 12:00 PM, another 2 litres at 1:00 PM, 4 litres at 2:00 PM, 0.4 litres at 3:00 PM, 1 litre at 4:00 PM, and another 2 litres at 6:00 PM.
– Temperatures will also drop. In Vélez-Málaga, AEMET forecasts a high of 25 degrees, compared to the higher values of recent days.
– The episode will, in principle, be isolated. AEMET’s forecast points to a clear improvement from Tuesday onwards , when the probability of precipitation will drop to 10% during the early morning and 0% for much of the day in Vélez-Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-aemet-activa-el-aviso-amarillo-por-lluvia-en-la-axarquia-para-este-lunes/

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MALAGA PROVINCE

Ironman Race 70.3 – Malaga: Fri, 18 Oct, 9am-5pm
– Málaga combines city life, sea breeze and Andalusian warmth across a spectacular fast race experience from start to finish. Athletes begin with a 1.9 km swim in the protected harbour. Then by a single-loop 90 km bike course {pic} with just +250m of elevation and fully closed roads from Malaga to Torrox Costa. Finally, the two-lap, flat run along the Malagueta promenade leads directly to a high-energy finish on Calle Larios. With a large single transition and compact race layout, Málaga is designed for flow, focus and maximum performance.
– The bike route is the coast roads from Malaga to Torrox Costa.
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Alfarnate reports new internet outages and is preparing a lawsuit against the companies: {Trans, summary}
– Telecommunications problems are once again causing despair in Alfarnate. The town council of this municipality in the Upper Axarquía region, with just over a thousand inhabitants, has reported new internet service failures and has sent a formal request to Telefónica/Movistar demanding “an urgent and definitive solution.” The council considers all administrative avenues exhausted and says it has begun to consider taking the matter to court if the problems persist.
– The outage affects a municipality of 1,036 inhabitants, according to the latest official data from 2025 from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia. Furthermore, almost one in three residents is over 65 years old, a circumstance that increases concern when the failures affect telephone services, telecare, or communications essential for the care of the elderly.
– This is not a new incident. Last January, Alfarnate and its neighbor Alfarnatejo were without landline, mobile, and internet service for five days due to a network outage affecting Movistar and Vodafone. The two municipalities, with a combined population of around 1,400, reported a situation of isolation that disrupted the daily operations of businesses, government offices, and essential services. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/alfarnate-denuncia-nuevos-cortes-internet-prepara-demanda-20260921214347-nt.html

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TORROX

Torrox Tourist Day breaks all records with more than 10,000 attendees at the awards gala and the Juan Magán concert: {Trans, summary}
– Torrox Tourist Day has once again exceeded all expectations, registering more than 10,000 attendees at the gala held this Saturday at the Balcón Mirador in Torrox Costa. The event included the presentation of this year’s awards, a free concert by Juan Magán, and appearances by guests such as singers Bertín Osborne and Antonio Romero, and bullfighter Juan José Padilla. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-dia-del-turista-de-torrox…

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International 10km Race ‘Torrox 10K Challenge’: {Trans, summary}
– Torrox will host the ‘Torrox 10K Challenge’, an ambitious athletics race that will hold its first edition on March 14, 2027. Far from being just another popular race, this event aims to become a global benchmark. The race has already been included in the official World Athletics calendar, guaranteeing the participation of top-level athletes. The 10-kilometer course will run along the Torrox coastline. The organizers emphasize that it is a virtually flat and very fast course, specifically designed so that elite athletes can shatter records and achieve impressive times under “the best climate in Europe.”
– The ‘Torrox 10K Challenge’ is a major draw: the City Council hopes to attract more than 4,000 runners from across Spain, Europe, and Africa. In fact, the inaugural race already boasts the participation of prominent names in Spanish athletics, such as Olympic runner Yago Rojo and international athlete Laura Luengo, as well as other renowned athletes like Carlos Mayo, Irene Sánchez-Escribano, and several international runners from Kenya and Ethiopia. Registration for this historic event opened on August 1st, so running enthusiasts should be ready to secure their spot on the starting line.
Info & reg: https://running.life/en/event/desafio-torrox-10k-internacional

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NERJA

The cliff at the Parador de Nerja will undergo a new phase of reinforcement costing almost two million euros: {Trans, summary}
– The area surrounding the Nerja Parador will undergo further work to reinforce the safety of the cliff on which the hotel is located. Turespaña has initiated the bidding process for these works, with a budget of €1,997,100.13, including VAT.
– The documentation indicates that construction could begin in November 2026, provided the bidding process proceeds without delays. The contract stipulates a ten-month period for completing the work. The action corresponds to a second phase of the work to consolidate the rock face and will be carried out in parallel with the comprehensive renovation that is currently being carried out at the Parador.
– The project includes various solutions aimed at stabilizing the terrain. These include the installation of micropiles, the construction of concrete structures, and the installation of anchors, as well as preliminary work to prepare the necessary platforms.
– One of the aspects included in the project will be the restoration of an accessible pedestrian route to the Carabeíllo area. The project also incorporates landscape integration measures and work related to external connections and affected services.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/gobierno-licita-consolidacion-acantilado-nerja-20260924224516-nt.html

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CALETA DE VELEZ

Fishermen dump their catch in protest, refuse to accept 15¢/Kg– the “unsustainable” situation of the fishermen of Caleta de Vélez: {Trans, summary}
– Following the viral images of fishermen from Caleta de Vélez throwing a ton of anchovies into the sea because they refused to sell them at the fish market due at the “ridiculous” prices of as little as 15 cents per kilo, the provincial president of VOX and deputy in the Parliament of Andalusia, Antonio Sevilla, has announced that he will bring the “unsustainable” situation to the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries so that the Andalusian Regional Government can take measures to help the sector.
– “Seeing those images outrages any resident of Malaga who appreciates the work and effort of the primary sector and in this case, of our fishermen, who have been on the verge of ruin for many months ,” Antonio Sevilla began.
– “Our fishing industry is in danger. VOX has been warning for many months about the need to reduce bureaucracy and end the policies imposed from Brussels that are suffocating fishermen,” Sevilla added.
– Antonio Sevilla has assured that VOX will immediately bring the situation of the fishermen of Caleta de Vélez to the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries so that the Andalusian Regional Government can take measures to alleviate the situation suffered by the fishermen. “If extraordinary funds must be allocated to help the sector, then so be it. We cannot allow the death of a key sector in the province of Malaga,” insisted the provincial president of VOX.
– For his part, Javier Herreros , spokesperson for the VOX Municipal Group in Vélez-Málaga, wanted to convey his full support to the fishermen of Caleta de Vélez, “who are not asking for privileges, but to be able to work with fair prices and without bureaucracy and administrative controls that treat them like criminals.” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vox-trasladara-a-la-consejeria… & Video Link

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ALGARROBO

Algarrobo Town Council announces services cuts to the urban bus schedules starting on September 28th: {Trans}
– The Algarrobo Town Council has informed residents that, starting Monday, September 28, a reorganization and regularization of the municipal urban bus services will take place. This measure is being adopted after analyzing the results of the pilot tests carried out during the first months of operation, with the aim of optimizing routes and adapting the service to the actual needs identified among passengers.
– From the aforementioned date, the municipal public transport timetable from Monday to Friday will maintain the afternoon journeys corresponding to 18:00 and 18:30.
– On the other hand, and as part of adjusting the service to existing demand, the trips previously scheduled for the times of 11:00, 12:00, 21:30 and 22:00 will no longer be offered.
– The Algarrobo Town Council would like to express its gratitude to all residents and transport users for their trust, collaboration and understanding during this first phase of implementing the service in the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-algarrobo-regulariza-los-horarios-del-bus-urbano-a-partir-del-proximo-28-de-septiembre/

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RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

The City Council trains 150 volunteers for the management of feline colonies in Rincón de la Victoria: {Trans, summary}
– The Rincón de la Victoria City Council, through the Department of Health and Consumer Affairs, will hold the sixth edition of the Course for feeders and capturers of feline colonies on Wednesday, September 30th, an initiative aimed at volunteers who collaborate in the care and control of these animals.
– The training will take place in the Plenary Hall of the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., and aims to provide volunteers with the knowledge and guidelines necessary to carry out their work in a responsible and coordinated manner.
– Rincón de la Victoria currently has about 90 registered feline colonies in the municipality and a total of 1,109 sterilized cats, of which 549 are already identified by microchip.
– Those interested in participating in this sixth edition of the course must register in advance via email at coloniasfelinasrincon@gmail.com
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/ayuntamiento-forma-150-voluntarios…

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COMARES

Comares becomes the epicenter of coexistence with the celebration of a Multicultural Meeting: {Trans}
– Comares is preparing for a grand day dedicated to music, culture, traditions, and interprovincial and international exchange this coming Sunday, October 4th. The Balcón de la Axarquía square, an emblematic location in the town, will be the main stage for the 2026 Multicultural Encounter, an event designed to share artistic expressions and celebrate the cultural diversity that characterizes the region.
– Music will be one of the main attractions of the day, with live concerts scheduled throughout the afternoon. The performances will kick off at 1:00 PM with Luis Molero, ‘El Mole’, followed at 4:00 PM by the local verdiales tradition performed by the Panda Arroyo Conca. The musical program will conclude at 5:00 PM with a concert by Ella Ray.
– Alongside the musical performances, attendees will be able to explore various local craft stalls, enjoy displays of traditional and Maragato dances, and view a painting exhibition dedicated to the plastic arts.
– Application for craft stalls. The organizers remind artisans interested in participating with a stall that they can still apply by sending an email to ventanilla@comares.es or by calling 663635071. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/comares-se-convierte-en-el-epicentro-de-la-convivencia-con-la-celebracion-de-un-encuentro-multicultural/

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GRANADA

Civil Guard locates more than 13,000 marijuana plants in a single day and 37 people are investigated: {Trans, summary}
– On 23 September, the Guardia Civil carried out simultaneous raids across Granada province against cannabis cultivation. Officers executed 40 searches and seized 13,226 cannabis plants plus over 732 kilograms of marijuana buds prepared for sale. In total, 37 people were detained or placed under investigation.
– The operations took place in Fuente Vaqueros, Pinos Puente, Atarfe and Gor. The largest action was in Fuente Vaqueros, where 24 searches yielded 8,871 plants and 708 kilograms of green buds; a second action there produced 940 plants and 4.6 kilograms of dry buds. In Pinos Puente, six searches yielded 2,442 plants and 20 kilograms of buds. In Atarfe, four searches found 967 plants. In Gor-Las Viñas, six outdoor plants weighing 16.9 kilograms were found.
– More than 200 officers took part, alongside electricity company technicians who dismantled illegal connections. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/granada/sucesos-guardia-civil-localiza-mas-13000-plantas-marihuana-solo-dia-37-personas-son-investigadas/202609270827182517651.html

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ENERGY CRISIS

The particle accelerator in Granada is already under construction– it uses huge amounts of electricity & the Andaluz grid is already maxed out: {Trans, summary}
– Construction has begun on the IFMIF-DONES particle accelerator in Escúzar, Granada, marking a major step for this fusion-energy research facility, which aims to develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme conditions inside fusion reactors. The site, spanning roughly 100,000 square metres, is now being prepared with fencing, auxiliary infrastructure and initial earthworks. The main building’s foundation and structure are scheduled for 2027, with substantial completion expected by 2029. This building will house the accelerator, the Test Cell and key auxiliary systems.
– A critical concern is power supply, especially since Andalusia’s grid is already weak and strained. Crucially, the project claims it does not require a new power station, but it does depend on a new 220 kV substation at Saleres, developed by Redeia. This is a grid node, not a generator: it would reinforce southern Granada’s high-voltage network by transferring power from nearby wind farms in the Valle de Lecrín, inter-connecting to the Escúzar and Caparacena substations. The central government says Andalusia must approve it quickly, calling it essential and stressing it must be timed to match the construction schedule.
– {According to other project information not contained in this article, the facility is linked to a self-supply energy system known as HYDOR, combining solar power, green hydrogen and storage. However, this should not be read as removing the project’s grid burden: storage mainly smooths fluctuations and covers peaks, and cannot supply the accelerator’s large continuous baseline demand, which would still come from the grid. So the project adds significant net load to an already weak grid, while the substation only improves the grid’s ability to handle that load, not supply it. Ref: https://www.pv-magazine.es/2024/10/10/fotovoltaica-e-hidrogeno-verde-para-desarrollar-un-acelerador-de-particulas/ -Ed.}
– The project is also expanding its workforce. Around 100 employees are expected by year-end, with 34 selection processes underway and roughly 700 applications received. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/granada/acelerador-particulas-granada-esta-obras_202609276ab894f0a520494aafd7910c.html

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

OpenAI says its AI agents escaped a secure ‘sandbox’ again last weekend and it is pausing training for a second time in 3 months:
– OpenAI said in a technical report released on Friday that an AI model it was training and evaluating broke out of its secure testing environment as recently as last weekend and took unauthorized actions on the internet.
– As a result, the company said that it is pausing the training of its most advanced AI models for the second time in less than three months while it tries to figure out how to stop these “rogue AI” incidents from recurring.
– OpenAI also disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways, discovered as part of an ongoing review into the company’s models’ unanticipated behaviour. Full articles: https://fortune.com/2026/09/26/openai-ai-agents-secure-sandbox-escape-training-pause-second-time-hugging-face-hack/ & https://apnews.com/article/openai-government-website-incident-df331b55daffc6d202d8e2f6d0afa264

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RELIGION

Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square:
– Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular country.
– The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people attended — about 200,000 more than the number who had registered in advance. The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe.
– The American pope greeted the flag-waving, cheering throngs from his popemobile during a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) parade along the grand boulevard leading to the Place de la Concorde for Mass, essentially the heart of Paris and a symbol of the French republic.
– In his homily, Leo asked the crowds not to keep their faith to themselves, but to instead “let it overflow, so that those you meet may be refreshed and their thirst satisfied.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-pope-concorde-catholics-mass-5fc1201a104e6f5a1b044a7ceb39fb1a

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OTHER

Prosecutors are seeking a six-year prison sentence for a woman accused of cutting the rope of a bricklayer dangling from a height of 13 stories: {Trans}
– This Monday, the Provincial Court of Alicante is holding a trial in which a woman is being judged, accused of cutting the rope that held a bricklayer who was working 13 stories high in Benidorm .
– The events occurred on January 20, 2021. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the accused went out onto the balcony of her home with a sharp object and cut one of the ropes that kept the worker suspended on the facade of the building, between the 12th and 13th floors. The prosecution maintains that this is a case of attempted homicide and is requesting a six-year prison sentence for the woman.
– Apparently, the bricklayer was able to save himself thanks to the fact that he managed to grab onto a cornice of the building, on whose facade he was carrying out rehabilitation work at the time of the incident. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/comunidad-valenciana/alicante/piden-anos-carcel-mujer…

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The Oktoberfest program will begin on Friday, September 25, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight; it will continue on Saturday the 26th, from 12:00 p.m. to midnight, and will end on Sunday the 27th, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
– Friday the 25th, 10:00 PM, Lemon Pie will perform a pop-rock set.
– Saturday the 26th, the day will begin at 4:00 PM with DJ Worzel and continue at 7:00 PM with Mami Curl, who will offer rock, pop, and blues covers. The night will conclude at 10:00 PM with Queen of Magic, a Queen tribute band.
– Sunday the 27th, the program includes a children’s show with Cantajuegos at 4:00 pm and, at 10:00 pm, a performance by The Britpop Authority, with a repertoire of Britpop.

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Torrox Tourist Day: Sat, 26 Sept
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National Police Warn of Sharp Rise in WhatsApp Scams in Spain: {Trans, summary}
– Police report a sharp rise in WhatsApp scam attempts over the past month, with complaints logged in Jaen and across Spain. The method is unusual. The criminal does not lock the victim out of their account. Instead, the victim keeps normal access to WhatsApp, while the scammer sends messages from that same account using the victim’s identity. The victim never sees the fraudulent messages, because they do not appear on their own phone. The recipients, however, receive the money request inside a genuine chat, from the usual number and contact name, so it looks entirely credible.
– Victims deny any risky activity on their devices– never shared registration codes or PINs, never scanned a QR code and never linked their account to anyone else. No unknown devices show up under WhatsApp’s linked devices list either.
– The requested transfer is often sent to a bank account, sometimes held abroad.
– Advice from police: Keep your phone system and WhatsApp fully updated with the newest updates, turn on two step verification, check linked devices regularly, never share SMS, QR, registration or verification codes, passwords or bank details, and confirm any unexpected money request by another route before paying. If you are affected, warn your contacts by another means, report the impersonation to WhatsApp, keep screenshots and dates, and file a police report. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/jaen/policia-nacional-advierte-importante…

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Zapatero claims that the jewels found in his office were a “gift” from the Saudi Royal Family in 2007: {Trans, summary}
– Former prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has told the judge investigating the Plus Ultra case, in which he is charged, that jewels found by police in a search of his office were a gift from the Saudi Arabian royal household in June 2007. In a written submission seen by Europa Press, he says the collection was handed over at his family residence in the Moncloa Palace during the official visit by Saudi monarch Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on 18 and 19 June 2007. He calls it a strictly personal courtesy, kept stored ever since with family pieces and other gifts, unused and with no awareness of its material value.
– Zapatero rejects the Ansorena valuation of 1.3 million euros, saying it reflects a June 2026 replacement market value, including tax, of the kind used for insurance, and cannot show what the pieces were worth 19 years earlier. He claims an estimation value of the 67 pieces: some were deemed worthless, 25 fall below 1,000 euros, and the rest is worth about 6.8% of the Ansorena estimate.
– He also stated that before testifying as a suspect at the National Court, he sent a letter to the head of protocol at the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia requesting verification of the jewelry’s origin. When he received no response, a second letter was sent on August 12th, stating that international cooperation would be sought to clarify the matter.
Sources, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-zapatero-alega… &
https://www.larazon.es/espana/zapatero-traslada-juez-que-joyas…

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ANDALUCÍA

Andalusia is monitoring a “slight” increase in flu and COVID cases to take action, although the incidence rate remains low: {Trans, summary}
– The Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies of Andalusia, Antonio Sanz, confirmed this Wednesday that the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) is monitoring a “slight increase” in flu and COVID-19 cases in primary care and hospitals in order to take measures should the increase continue.
– Speaking to the media, the First Vice President and Minister of Health explained that the incidence rate is currently at a “low level,” even “lower” than during the same week in previous seasons. However, “we are closely monitoring the situation and assessing, with data from the coming weeks, whether this slight increase could fluctuate upwards and even signal the start of an epidemic wave,” Antonio Sanz stated. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-andalucia-vigila…

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AXARQUÍA

Periana will host the 7th edition of the Walk with Hope on October 4th, with a new route and activities throughout the day: {Trans}
– The town of Periana will become the epicentre of regional solidarity next Sunday, October 4th, with the celebration of the 7th edition of the Walk with Hope, an initiative organized by the Axarquía Cancer Association “Esperanza” that will fill the streets of the municipality with its traditional pink tide.
– The day will begin at 10:50 a.m. with a non-competitive run organized by Periana Fitness, followed at 11:00 a.m. by the main march from the Town Hall Square. With a new route designed for this edition, participants will be accompanied by the Periana Equestrian Club as they make their way to the courtyard of the San Isidro School, designated as the main meeting point.
– The school grounds will host a charity bar and a musical and cultural program coordinated by DJ José Moreno, which will include performances by the Rociero Choir “Camino de Olivares”, the Verdiales Band “San Isidro” from Periana and traditional circle dances by the “Virgen del Carmen” Retirees Association .
– The activities will continue throughout the afternoon with dance and rhythm offerings such as bachata sessions led by José Dance, castanet and dance groups led by Abraham Ortiz, and a Zumba masterclass taught by Enrique Bravo de Mansilla, Azucena Gámez and Joanna Lissel, culminating the event with raffles and charity draws in favour of the association. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/periana-acogera-el-proximo-4-de-octubre…

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MALAGA CITY

Man injured in the capital of Malaga after being shot in the face while sitting on terrace of restaurant: {Trans, summary}
– A man was injured on the night of this past Tuesday when he was shot in the face while he was on the terrace of a restaurant in the Muelle Uno area of Malaga city. The National Police immediately opened an investigation into these events, which took place shortly after 22.30 hours. According to the sources consulted, the 47 year old man was then evacuated to a hospital in Malaga.
– These events occur shortly after last Friday, when some men murdered a 20 year old young man who was sitting on a bench in the Barcenillas area, also in the city of Malaga, in a possible gang related attack. There are three people detained for these events, all of them Swedish nationals. Sources, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/malaga/herido-capiral-recibir-disparo-cara… & https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/malaga/investigacion-confirma…

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NERJA

Here Come Rent Controls- PSOE will ask the Andalusian Parliament to declare Nerja and Maro as stressed areas in order to limit rental prices: {Trans, summary}
– The Secretary General of the PSOE in Málaga, Josele Aguilar, has announced that the Socialist Parliamentary Group will bring a motion to the Andalusian Parliament demanding that the government of Juanma Moreno declare Nerja and Maro areas of high demand for housing, with the aim of limiting rental prices and facilitating access to housing. Aguilar recalled that two years ago, the Nerja City Council unanimously approved a motion to initiate the process of requesting the Andalusian Regional Government to declare the municipality a “stressed area.” Specifically, the municipal agreement urged the regional government to conduct a study on the housing market and, if the legal requirements were met, to process the declaration.
– However, as she has denounced, two years later this request still lacks an effective response from the regional government.
– The Socialist Secretary General has criticized the housing policies of the PP and the mayor, José Alberto Armijo, arguing that they are driving young people and families out of the municipality because they cannot find affordable housing. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/el-psoe-pedira-en-el-parlamento…

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Nerja celebrates its tenth Senior Citizens’ Week with cultural, sporting, recreational and social activities: {Trans, summary}
– It will begin on Monday, September 28th at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center with the opening ceremony, the presentation of the 7th “Good Practices” Award, and a poetry reading by students of the Theatre of the Senses Workshop. On Tuesday the 29th, the 10th Nerja to Maro Senior Walk will take place, departing from the Active Participation Center.
– On Wednesday, March 30, the work carried out during the year will be showcased through an exhibition of workshops and activities organized by the Town Hall and the Senior Citizens’ Active Participation Center. This exhibition can be visited on Diputación Street and at the Balcón de Europa Arches. On Thursday, October 1, coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons, local artist Antonio Cortés will perform at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center.
– The program will conclude on Friday, October 2nd, with a party at the Senior Citizens’ Active Participation Center, featuring music by DJ Toulalán. During the closing ceremony, medals and diplomas will also be awarded to the participants and collaborators of this tenth edition. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-celebra-la-decima-semana…

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ALMUÑÉCAR

Almuñécar celebrates World Tourism Day with open days from September 25 to 27: {Trans, summary}
– Almuñécar and La Herradura will celebrate World Tourism Day, commemorated on September 27, with three days of activities to discover and enjoy some of their most emblematic sites. From September 25 to 27, museums, monuments, and other tourist attractions will offer free admission, in a program that also includes guided tours and a tropical ice cream tasting. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/almunecar-celebra-el-dia…

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CEUTA CRISIS

Police estimate that 10,000 migrants are hiding in overcrowded apartments and abandoned houses in Ceuta, waiting to cross to the mainland: {Trans, summary}
– More than 10,000 undocumented immigrants hidden in makeshift apartments, garages, shops, and abandoned houses in Ceuta are waiting for their chance to travel to Algeciras or Málaga. This information comes from police sources who consider it highly unlikely that normalcy will be restored in the autonomous city by December. It was from these same sources that the thousands of immigrants emerged who thwarted the relocation of those camped on Trampolín beach and occupied the spaces in the new reception center at the port of Ceuta.
– “The city is teeming with illegal immigrants, whether hidden by family or friends, in overcrowded apartments, squats, or makeshift camps in the mountains surrounding Ceuta,” a police source points out. The same source insists that “thousands of immigrants who overwhelmed the relocation of those camped at Playa del Trampolín came from there.” Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/espana/policia-calcula-10-000-invasores…

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USA

Trump administration welcomes more White South Africans as refugees:
– The State Department informed congressional officials that the Trump administration is planning to allocate 17,500 refugee spots for fiscal year 2027, and that they will “primarily” go to Afrikaners, who President Trump has claimed are being oppressed for being White. Fiscal year 2027 starts in October. Full article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-white-south-africans…

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WORLD

Argentina’s president doubles down on Falklands claim during UN speech:
– Argentine President Javier Milei has reaffirmed Argentina’s claim to the Falklands during a speech to the UN General Assembly.
Milei accused the United Nations of failing to enforce international resolutions that urge the parties to “refrain from introducing unilateral changes while the dispute remains unresolved”.
– He also called on Britain to resume negotiations to “find a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute” over the islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. “The Malvinas issue is not merely a matter between Argentina and the United Kingdom; it is also a question regarding this organisation’s ability to enforce its own resolutions,” he said.
– Earlier this month, Milei escalated his country’s dispute with the UK over the islands, vowing new measures to halt an oil project near the British-controlled archipelago and praising Trump for saying Washington could reconsider its neutral stance on the islands’ sovereignty.
– His government last week introduced a sweeping security bill that would toughen sanctions on companies exploiting resources around the islands without Argentine authorisation, and create a national security council chaired by Milei.
– Speaking to global leaders at the UN on Wednesday, Milei intensified his criticism. “Today I come to say that Argentina will not sit and wait for the UN and the international community to live up to their own mandate,” he said.
– He also sharply criticised the United Nations and its role, accusing it of becoming “a useless organisation that serves only to feed a caste of fatally arrogant parasites masquerading as well-intentioned bureaucrats”.
– Against the backdrop of Milei’s recent remarks, Andy Burnham also addressed the dispute at the UN, stating on Tuesday that the UK’s position is “clear” and that it will “stand firm” in the face of any threats. “We will defend the right of the Falkland Islanders to self-determination and to remain British,” Burnham told reporters following a meeting with Trump late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN.
– The Falkland Islands are a small archipelago of about 3,500 people located around 300 miles east of the south-east coast of Argentina. They have been a British overseas territory since 1833.
In a 2013 referendum, the islanders voted overwhelmingly to remain a British overseas territory, with 99.8% voting in favour and just three votes against. Full article: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-09-23/argentinas-president-doubles-down…

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Spain, the EU country with the most degraded land and the highest desertification: {Trans, summary}
– Spain has the largest area of degraded land in the EU and the highest level of desertification in Europe. According to the Joint Research Centre, Spain has 55,631 km² of degraded land, ahead of Italy with 36,990 km² and Hungary with 13,229 km². Finland has the smallest area, at 1,327 km².
– Desertification affects 53% of Spanish territory to some degree, followed by Cyprus at 45%, Greece at 36% and Portugal at 28%. Across the EU, around 530,000 km² are affected, roughly 12% of the bloc, with repercussions for some 42 million people.
– The specific soil indicator shows 72.53% of Spain’s surface is degraded, one of the highest shares among member states, considering water and wind erosion, excess nutrients or metals, loss of organic carbon, compaction, salinisation and loss of soil biodiversity.
– Forecasts suggest worsening conditions by 2040, when only the Cantabrian regions would remain free of the threat. Murcia is extreme: 99.8% of its territory is arid and 91.4% suffers medium, high or very high desertification. Causes combine water scarcity, agricultural pressure, erosion and soil decline. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/medio-ambiente/2026/09/23/espana…

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FASHION

Queen Letizia wears the autumn office uniform to Brussels- a suit and ruffled blouse: {Trans, summary}
– Queen Letizia traveled to Brussels this Wednesday to fulfill one of the international commitments on her agenda. This particularly important engagement saw her once again demonstrate that the pantsuit remains one of her greatest allies when it comes to creating a professional look. This time, however, a ruffled blouse completely transformed the two-piece suit.
– Queen Letizia has chosen a suit in an off-white tone, consisting of a classic-cut blazer and wide-legged trousers. Underneath is the piece that makes all the difference: a flowing blouse with numerous ruffles around the neckline and cuffs, which peek out slightly from under the blazer’s sleeves. This romantic detail softens the suit’s formality and makes the combination a great inspiration for office looks this autumn. The Queen coordinated her blouse with her block-heeled shoes, creating a contrast with the neutral tone of the suit. She wore her hair loose, styled in waves with a side part, and gold earrings.
– This combination brings together several key trends defining this season’s office wardrobe. Instead of traditional dark suits, lighter colors allow for brighter, more luminous looks, while statement blouses replace basic shirts, adding a touch of something different without sacrificing formality. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/lifestyle/moda/reina-letizia-lleva-bruselas-uniforme…

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SPORTS

Football News– Cristiano Ronaldo hints at his retirement, “It’s very possible that this will be my last year.”: {Trans, summary}
– Cristiano Ronaldo is back with Portugal. At 41, the striker has decided to continue his career with the national team despite the fact that ” many people want me to leave now.” After the World Cup, there was speculation about a possible retirement from the national team by the Portuguese star, but he ultimately decided to continue. However, he acknowledged in a press conference that “it’s very possible that this will be my last year.”
– The Al-Nassr player spoke to the media alongside national team coach Jorge Jesus ahead of the Nations League match against Wales. Regarding his goals, he said, “My objective is twofold: my 1000th goal and winning the Nations League.” Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/deportes/cristiano-ronaldo-deja…

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GASTRONOMIA

Unlimited Paella Buffet for 2 hours every Friday: {Trans, summary}
– Alabardero Beach Club, at San Pedro Alcantara in Marbella, Malaga, runs one of the province’s few unlimited paella buffets. Its seafront terrace hosts an all-you-can-eat rice tasting every Friday, from 14.00 to 16.00. Diners may try eight rice dishes without limit, including seafood paella, lobster with chicken and vegetables, oxtail with artichokes and broad beans, and the house Alabardero with lobster, scallop and langoustine, plus fideuas. The menu costs €27 per adult and €10 for children up to ten. It includes starters that change weekly and a dessert, such as coffee, herbal tea, fruit or a sweet. Drinks are not included. The wider daily menu also offers fresh coastal fish, shellfish and fried fish. Opening hours are 09.00 to 23.00, Monday to Sunday. Booking is advisable, as Friday service is limited. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/23/restaurante-malaga-cerca-playa… & Video Link

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– Torremolinos bullring to host the 13th Komando bike festival next month
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– Head to Cómpeta for the annual international foodie date with a charitable side
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/head-competa-for-the-annual-international-foodie-20260922064300-nt.html
– New Ceuta migration wave called off thanks to heavily fortified border
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/call-storm-ceuta-20260923000500-nt.html
– Three million Spanish households on regulated gas tariff face additional annual cost of 310 euros from October
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/three-million-households-20260922000500-nt.html
– Malaga doctors warn of severe hospital bed and staff shortages as population surges
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/doctors-sounding-alarm-20260922000500-nt.html
– Malaga bids farewell to Nacho, killed after gang members mistook him for hitman
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/final-farewell-nacho-20260923000500-nt.html
– Victim of the shooting at Muelle Uno is a Turkish Fenerbahçe ‘ultra’ with a criminal record
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/victim-shooting-muelle-20260923000500-nt.html
– Antequera uncovers part of 52-metre Roman theatre at Singilia Barba {pic}
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SPAIN

Brussels rejects official status for Catalan for the eighth time, delivering another blow to the Sanchez platform: {Trans, summary}
– Another setback for the Spanish government and the Catalan language in Brussels. For the eighth time, Europe has rejected the inclusion of Catalan, Basque, and Galician as official languages in the upcoming reform of the European Union. The opposition from Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania meant that Spain’s request was not included in the parliamentary debate. Consequently, there will be no vote among members of parliament. The process took less than forty minutes.
– In response,Spain has withdrawn all support for new members to join the EU, as they had previously stated they would do if their proposal was denied. Given this situation and without the official status of Catalan, Montenegro and Albania will have to wait, at least until 2027, to join the European Union.
– {Sanchez promised to support this proposal as part of his deal for investiture support from the separatist parties in the north he relied on to get elected. They will be very disappointed it didn’t pass; their support of Sanchez could be in jeopardy. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/bruselas-rechaza-octava-vez-oficialidad-catalan…

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Spain remains out of the Eurovision Song Contest; it will not participate in 2027: {Trans, summary}
– RTVE will hold its firm line against the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). President José Pablo López told the Joint Congressional-Senate Committee on Parliamentary Control in the Senate that he will propose to the Board extending Spain’s suspension from Eurovision for 2027, to be held in Bulgaria. The current board is expected to confirm it.
– Spain joins Ireland, firm in its boycott over Israel’s presence, and for now the Netherlands, whose broadcaster Avrotros has withdrawn its EBU commitment. Slovenia and Iceland also refused to take part in Vienna in 2026, and Belgium may follow.
– López condemned the tragedy in Palestine outright, saying no one with any human sensitivity could witness Palestinian suffering without severe condemnation, and that RTVE has never turned a blind eye. He claimed RTVE led international talks to tighten governance, penalise political instrumentalisation and ensure neutrality in sponsorship. But he refused to gloss over the EBU deal’s failings, saying not all aims were met and it is deeply painful that Israel’s public broadcaster continues to take part while Gaza suffers. Spain thus stays out and leads debate on social responsibility at Europe’s biggest television spectacle. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/television/espana-sigue-fuera…

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AXARQUÍA

The Antonio Montes Cultural Association brings the 4th International Gastronomic Festival to four municipalities in the Axarquía region: {Trans, summary}
– The IV International Gastronomic Festival of the Axarquía runs from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026, with events in Benamargosa, Canillas de Aceituno, Macharaviaya and Moclinejo. Each venue hosts a masterclass or showcooking of a typical national dish, with tastings for around 25 people. Places are limited, so attendees should contact the restaurant directly.
– Friday begins at Restaurante Pensacola, Macharaviaya, with Costa Rican and Ecuadorian chefs, a talk on food waste, and traditional dances.
– That evening, dinner at La Caña Flamenca, Moclinejo, features Colombian dishes.
– Saturday at Calle Llanillo 16, Canillas de Aceituno, offers Costa Rican and Ecuadorian cooking plus a talk on gastronomy and social development, with dances.
– In the evening, Benamargosa hosts a best-sandwich contest and Peruvian ceviche, ending with dances.
– Organisers include the Asociación Cultural Antonio Montes, the Mancomunidad and local councils. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-asociacion-cultural-antonio…

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MALAGA PROVINCE

Did You Hear Them? Fighter jets in the skies over Malaga due to the activation of Operation ‘Eagle Eye 26-03’: {Trans, summary}
– The aircraft responsible for the noise are six F-18s from Ala 15, normally based at Zaragoza Air Base, now deployed to Málaga Air Base on Quick Reaction Alert. They must be airborne within 15 minutes of a call, whether that means an unidentified track, reinforced surveillance or routine training. The Army is contributing the II-73 Anti-Aircraft Defence Unit, deployed around Málaga Air Base and the port, to provide air defence and complete the airspace watch. At sea, the Navy has sent the frigate Méndez Núñez (F-104) into the Alborán Sea to join the air defence system, adding surveillance and anti-aircraft cover, with radar and advanced missiles able to detect and neutralise threats at long range. Expect the activity to continue along the Málaga coast until Friday. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/cazas-cielo-malaga-activacion…

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190,000 tickets go on sale for the Caminito del Rey in Malaga for the December-May period- they can be booked from this Wednesday: {Trans, summary}
– The Provincial Council of Malaga has announced that this Wednesday, September 23, tickets will go on sale to visit the Caminito del Rey between December 7 and May 2, 2027. There are 190,000 tickets that will be available from 10:00 a.m. for the general public, organized excursions and travel agencies on the Caminito del Rey website, as announced by the Vice President of Infrastructure and Sustainable Territory, Cristóbal Ortega.
– Visits, in winter can be made from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., extending until 5:30 p.m. in spring from March 28.
– Children under eight years of age cannot access the Caminito (those over that age must prove it with the original ID card or the Family Book/Libro de Familia) and visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
– General admission maintains the price of 10 euros (with a limit of ten euros per buyer) and 18 euros which includes an official guided tour, which is carried out in Spanish and English for a group of maximum 30 people.
Info & tix in English: https://www.caminitodelrey.info/en
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/22/salen-venta-miercoles…

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Tourism slows this year– August leaves a year-on-year drop in tourists in Malaga hotels due to the fall in national visitors: {Trans, summary}
– August, the peak month of the summer tourist season, has left slight year-on-year decreases in tourists in Malaga hotels this year.
– The figures for foreign tourists in August show 429,064 visitors and 1.9 million overnight stays, with an increase of 1% in the case of visitors, while the number of stays remained practically the same.
– The Spanish tourist figures revealed significant decreases of -3.5% in the number of visitors and -2.9% in the overnight stays. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/22/agosto-deja-bajada…

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The reservoirs in Malaga end the summer at 80% of their capacity and ensure water for more than two years: {Trans, summary}
– Málaga province ends summer 2026 with far healthier water reserves than in the severe drought years. SAIH Hidrosur data to 21 September 2026 put provincial reserves at 494 hm3 of a regulated maximum of 616 hm3, or 80.19%, nearly double the 262 hm3 (42.53%) of the same date last year. On normal demand of almost 200 hm3 a year, that guarantees supply for more than two and a half years even with no rain at all.
– La Viñuela is the great turnaround. In September 2025 the province’s largest reservoir by surface area stood near technical collapse at 24 hm3 (14.54%). It now holds 141 hm3 of its 165 hm3 capacity, or 85.45%, giving the eastern Axarquía about four years of relief, safeguarding public supply and tropical crops without cuts. The Axarquía desalination plant advances, budgeted at around €201.5 million, with completion set for 2031, that will take some load off La Viñuela.
– Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is the province’s best-placed system, at 91.40%, holding 255 hm3 of 279 hm3, up from 134 hm3 (48.02%) a year earlier, securing Málaga capital’s drinking water and Guadalhorce irrigation for over four years.
– Conde de Guadalhorce stands at 66.67%, with 44 hm3 of 66 hm3, up 17 hm3 year on year.
– El Limonero, on the Guadalmedina, holds 14 hm3 of 22 hm3, or 63.64%, up from 9 hm3 (40.90%).
– La Concepción in Marbella is worse off, at 53.23%, holding 33 hm3 of 62 hm3, down from 36 hm3 (58.06%), strained by western Costa del Sol demand above 60 hm3 a year and reliant on the Marbella desalination plant.
– Casasola, near Almogía, is lowest at 31.81%, with 7 hm3 of 22 hm3, down from 8 hm3 (36.36%), but is designed as a flood-protection dam needing empty margin.
– Montejaque remains at 0%, as in September 2025. It had filled completely after winter rain, becoming a brief tourist attraction, but the water filtered away underground through cracks and sinkholes in its karstic bed, leaving it empty. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/embalses-malaga…
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TORROX

Torrox opens registration period for the gala to elect the Queens and Mister of its 2026 fair; event details: {Trans}
– The Plaza de la Constitución will host the highly anticipated event next Wednesday, September 30th, starting at 9:00 PM. The municipal event will feature a wide variety of categories adapted for all ages, ranging from children’s queen and mister (ages 3 to 11) and youth queen and mister (ages 12 to 17) to the festival queen and mister (ages 18 to 30). The program also includes the categories of Miss Flamenco (ages 31 to 45), Miss Elegance (ages 46 and up), Miss Visitor (no age limit), and a Family category for groups of at least two people.
– To participate, those interested must submit their applications before 1:00 PM on September 30th, either in person at the Villa de Torrox Municipal Theater or at participating establishments. While the winners in the children’s and youth categories will be determined by lottery, in the other categories a specialized jury will evaluate aspects such as styling, accessories, and the runway presentation, disregarding any assessment related to physical appearance.
– {This attempt at progressive “inclusiveness” runs against the very idea of a traditional competition. Why put in any real effort if the winners are selected by lottery? Why disregard the physical appearance of the participants they worked so hard to achieve? “Participation awards” remove the incentive to be a top performer. Competition encourages improvement. “Participation awards” are a race to the bottom of the barrel. Children need to learn to compete, to accept both wins & losses graciously, in order to develop life skills they will need as adults.
And why do they use the “Queen” title for females, but men must be “Mister” rather than the correctly corresponding “King”? A blatant insult to all men.
And why have they obscured the face of the woman in the poster? Another progressive effort to “protect” women? Pretty ladies are now frowned upon?
These progressive actions are an over-the-top effort to destroy tradition and culture– must everything be generic for the libs to be happy? Screw that! -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/torrox-abre-el-plazo-de-inscripcion…

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MIJAS

Mijas spends over €210,000 on wild boar damage repairs to parks and gardens: {Trans, summary}
– Mijas Council has spent over €210,000 since January on repairs, replanting and labour after wild boar damage to parks and gardens. Spending covers plants, substrates, irrigation components, water and wages. Sixteen gardeners work daily, with weekend cover: four in Mijas Pueblo, four in La Cala, eight in Las Lagunas. Worst hit areas include La Cala cultural centre, Calazul, Doña Ermita, San Manuel church gardens, El Compás and La Muralla, though damage occurs across the municipality. Boars tear up plants, lawns and irrigation systems while rooting for food and water, causing floods, breakdowns and planting losses. They favour freshly worked, damp soil, forcing repeat repairs. Causes cited are species proliferation, no natural predators, and over a million square metres of public green space. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/malaga/destrozos-causados-jabalies…

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ESTEPONA

“They want to kill us!”– the scream that led the Police to a torture room in Estepona (Málaga): {Trans, summary}
– The Policia Nacional dismantled a torture room in a flat in Estepona, Malaga, and arrested seven “suspected Georgian or Serbian” citizens allegedly linked to a Caucasus criminal organisation. Two men were freed, both injured and showing signs of severe torture.
– The inquiry began when the partner of one victim, a Moroccan, raised the alarm. He had told her he was going to a flat on a work matter and asked her to call police if she failed to hear from him within 20 minutes. After 40 minutes she rang 091.
– Officers attended at once and, getting no answer, climbed the fence. A naked man ran out covered in blood, shouting “They want to kill us!” Reinforcements entered. Inside they found a room fully lined with plastic on walls and floor, plus items usable for torture, including pliers and hammers. A second man, Spanish, sat bound on a chair with visible wounds. Both received medical help.
– The plastic was allegedly meant to stop biological traces, later removed and burned to thwart forensic work, including luminol testing. Firearms were seized, among them two AK-47 rifles and several pistols. The seven suspects were remanded for criminal organisation membership, torture, kidnapping and attempted homicide. Investigators suspect a drug-related settling of scores, still unconfirmed. The operation remains open, with Interpol help not ruled out. Sources, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20260922/quieren-matar-grito… & https://costadelsol-news.es/la-policia-nacional-rescata…

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IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN

Vivas points to “hidden and unconfessable reasons” behind the Government’s behavior in Ceuta: {Trans, summary}
– The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesus Vivas, has suggested there may be “hidden and unconfessable reasons” behind the Spanish Government’s “incomprehensible and unacceptable behaviour” during the migration crisis of 30 and 31 July at the Ceuta border.
– In an Antena 3 interview, he criticised the Executive’s lack of firmness towards Morocco, arguing that Morocco was behind what happened and that this was not a migration crisis but a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity for political ends. He said between 10,000 and 15,000 people who crossed the border remain in Ceuta, calling the situation unsustainable after more than 50 days since the invasion, with no significant progress on returns.
– Following a visit by European People’s Party president Manfred Weber, Vivas said the EU’s involvement in migration is essential for border security, urging an immediate-response mechanism against attacks on territorial integrity through migratory pressure, and a special EU role in border control. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/vivas-apunta…

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EUROPE

Trump signs Greenland deal letting US take over two more military bases on Danish island:
– President Trump inked an agreement with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark Tuesday to bolster America’s military presence on the world’s largest island, ending a standoff that had hindered US-European relations. Each leader signed a copy of the pact and then warmly shook hands for the cameras.
– The pact grants the United States a permanent military presence on the island and vetoes access by Russia and China, while respecting Denmark’s sovereignty over the autonomous territory and Greenland’s right to self-determination. [1]
– The deal marks a retreat from Trump’s earlier ambitions for an outright acquisition of Greenland, but does constitute the first major expansion of US military infrastructure in the region since the breakup of the Soviet Union.
– In addition to the existing Pituffik Space Base, the US will also have control of Narsarsuaq, a former World War II and Cold War-era airbase surrounded by a settlement whose population has dwindled to just a few dozen; and Mestersvig, currently used by the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish special forces unit.
Full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/world-news/us-to-open-two-cold-war-era…
[1] Additional ref: https://www.malagahoy.es/mundo/estados-unidos-abrira…

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Von der Leyen promises more support for Ukraine, €37 billion will be available in 2026: {Trans, summary}
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday that Ukraine can access an additional €37 billion of the €90 billion credit line that the EU has made available to Kyiv this year and next, by the end of 2026. “More defense support is on the way. And as the reforms in the Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) progress, more budgetary support is also forthcoming…”, von der Leyen posted on her X account after meeting with Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/internacional/von-der-leyen-promete…

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GASTRONOMIA

The strange sandwiches made with churros that are served in a cafeteria in Malaga: {Trans, summary}
– La Churrocatería, at Avenida Gregorio Prieto 25 in the Teatinos district of Málaga, has made the churrocata its signature dish. It is fried churro dough, split lengthwise and filled like a sandwich. Owner Pablo Zinna says the idea came from noting that churros suit sweet and savoury alike. The dough is cooked like a small loaf, fried, partly hollowed, then filled. Two sizes are sold, normal and XL.
– Zinna says it is not oily but dry and crisp, achieved through the dough’s shape, the oil, and frying quality and temperature, then draining. The crisp, lightly toasted surface sets it apart from an ordinary sandwich.
– Both kinds cost €3.80 in normal size. Savoury fillings include mixed chicken, loin, serrano, bacon and more. Sweet fillings include Nutella, dulce de leche, white chocolate, Kinder, Ferrero and strawberry. Savoury are more popular “by far”, per Zinna, especially at breakfast, though served in the afternoon too.
– The shop also sells mini churros with sauces, straight filled churros, a fondue with fruit, chocolate and six mini churros, and tejeringos, including a Málaga variety, all made in house without machines. Regulars come almost daily for coffee and traditional churros. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20260921/extranos-bocadillos-hechos…

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– Spain puts security forces on high alert in Ceuta over online calls for mass border crossing
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Almogía celebrates its Almond Day: Sunday 27 Sept
From 11am a market will open to the public with more than fifty producers from the region who will sell almonds and derived products, cheeses, wines, sausages, desserts and artisan breads. In the Plaza de la Constitución and in La Loma, tastings of fried almonds, sweet wine and ajoblanco will be offered.
In addition, the bars and restaurants of the municipality will prepare special recipes with almonds as one of their main ingredients. Thus, you can try dishes such as cuttlefish, snails, meatballs, roast or rabbit in almond sauce, ajoblanco cream, brie cheese battered in almond or almond nougat flan.
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SPAIN

Judge Peinado finishes the investigation– sends Begoña Gómez & her advisor back to trial for alleged crimes of embezzlement and influence peddling: {Trans, summary}
– Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has reopened oral trial with a lay jury against Begona Gomez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and her adviser Cristina Alvarez. Charges are misappropriation of public funds and influence peddling. The 67 page order follows the Provincial Court’s correction, which dropped two offences and lifted precautionary measures.
– Peinado rejects the defence claim of ineffectiveness and holds both liable, in principle, as direct and joint civil respondents, as sought by the Complutense University of Madrid. He orders checks on Gomez’s finances via the Tax Agency, requiring her last five income tax returns, and reminds both to remain available to the court. He imposes no bail and no asset restrictions on Transforma TSC S.L. or related domains. He cites a privileged access position, noting Gomez’s status as the prime minister’s wife. Prosecutors seek 13 years for Gomez, six for Alvarez; defences and the state prosecutor seek acquittal. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/juez-peinado-envia-nuevo-juicio-begona-gomez-presuntos-delitos-malversacion-trafico-influencias/202609211420122512748.html

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Sanchez Ignores The Separation Of Powers Again– issues statements condemning Judge Peinado’s decision to send Begoña Gómez to trial and “hopes the jury will be fair”: {Trans, summary}
– The Government has “condemned” Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s decision to open a trial for several crimes against Begoña Gómez {pic}, the wife of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and “hopes the jury will be fair”.
– They criticize Peinado for carrying out “an arbitrary and unfair investigation that only responds to the judicial persecution against Begoña Gómez” for the sole reason, they say, of being Sánchez’s wife. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-moncloa-condena-peinado-envie-juicio-begona-gomez-espera-jurado-popular-sea-ecuanime-20260921133025.html

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The PP criticizes the government for “condemning” Peinado’s decision regarding Begoña Gómez and anticipates further attacks on judges: {Trans, summary}
– The People’s Party criticized the government on Monday for “condemning” Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s decision to open a trial for several crimes against Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, and predicted that after this step the government and the PSOE “will further intensify their attacks” against judges.
– In a message on his ‘X’ account, which Europa Press has picked up, Muñoz pointed out that the problem with these people is that “they hyperventilate so much that it is impossible for them to return to serious and democratic positions.”
– The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, expressed his conviction that “from today onwards the Government and the PSOE will further intensify their attacks on judges and will repeat like parrots that Begoña Gómez has the right to work.”
– “Well no, socialist gentlemen, the judges are not fascists nor do they persecute the Government, they do their job and apply the law. And yes, the president’s wife can work, what she cannot do is take advantage of her position to advance herself and obtain what she would never achieve on her own merits,” Tellado stated on the same social network.
– “There aren’t enough courtrooms for all the defendants linked to Sánchez,” Tellado emphasized, adding that the PP believe this “has only just begun” and “is the start of the ordeal that awaits him.” He pointed out that the Prime Minister “already has his Attorney General, his Deputy Chief of Staff, the person who managed his loan guarantees, and even his brother, all convicted.”
– In his view, Pedro Sánchez “is surrounded by corruption, and there are insufficient courtrooms for all the trials that still need to be held.” “The response to all these scandals cannot be silence or a perpetual flight from the issue. Sánchez will not be able to prevent the whole truth from coming to light. The corruption of the Sánchez administration will be judged in the courts, but also at the ballot box,” he asserted, adding that this will be the opportunity for “all Spaniards to condemn with their vote the most corrupt government” in the history of Spanish democracy. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-critica-gobierno-condene-decision-peinado-begona-gomez-preve-mas-ataques-jueces-20260921165500.html

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Judge Calama summons Zapatero’s daughters on November 30; gives Zap three days to hand over the documentation of the jewellery found in his safe: {Trans, summary}
– Judge Jose Luis Calama, of the National Court, has summoned Laura and Alba Rodriguez Espinosa, daughters of former prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, as investigated persons on 30 November in the Plus Ultra case. They are joint administrators of What The Fav, described as an alleged hub for channelling and concealing funds. The prosecution attributes to them suspected offences of criminal organisation, influence peddling and money laundering.
– Zapatero, being investigated over jewellery seized from his office safe, valued preliminarily at 1.3 million euros, now has three days to hand over all documentation about the pieces he claimed he would explain months ago but never did. Calama has ordered a gemological appraisal by Yanes, with support from the Spanish Gemological Institute, to identify origin, metals, current replacement value and age. He has also summoned two former SEPI and Plus Ultra executives as witnesses on 19 November. Zapatero denies irregularities. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/juez-calama-cita-hijas-zapatero_0_2008032840.html

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NERJA

Las Protegidas’ San Miguel Festival in photos:
– The Las Protegidas neighborhood has once again celebrated its traditional San Miguel Festival, one of the most anticipated events on the neighbourhood calendar, with three days of activities that combined tradition, music, community and participation of residents and visitors. Source, Spanish: https://www.infonerja.com/las-protegidas-celebra…

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CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO

Canillas de Aceituno welcomes wild goats back at dawn: {Trans, summary}
– Wild goats have returned to the urban area of Canillas de Aceituno, in the Alta Axarquía, descending at dawn to feed on vegetation beside the houses. Local resident Rocío Ortiz García has documented the nighttime incursions for two summers, photographing specimens she has named Duke and Spirit. In a recent sighting, Duke, a large adult male repeatedly observed since summer 2025. He arrived with a younger goat trailing behind, he then stopped to wait for the smaller animal to catch up, then apparently showing the smaller goat the location of a mulberry tree, a goat favorite food, at the spot he had stopped at. Ortiz interprets this as vigilance and teaching, though no scientific link has been confirmed.
– The village sits on the foothills of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama natural park, a stronghold for the species, which the Junta de Andalucía says is expanding locally. Similar incursions occurred last July. Authorities advise against feeding wildlife to avoid altering their natural behaviour.
Source, Spanish:
https://malagapress.com/axarquia/cabras-monteses-canillas-aceituno-madrugada

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RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria hosts the 35th Gibralfaro Rally with 60 vehicles: {Trans, summary}
– The 35th Gibralfaro Rally will gather 60 vehicles in Rincón de la Victoria on September 26 and 27, with the start and trophies at Plaza de la Constitución.
– Of the total entries, 40 vehicles will compete in the speed category and 20 will participate in regularity category. The route will pass through the municipalities of Rincón de la Victoria, Casabermeja, Moclinejo, Totalán, Comares, Benamargosa, Cútar, Álmachar, and El Borge.
– The competition will kick off on Saturday, September 26, with a day running from 9:00 to 23:30. One of the central moments will be the official start ceremony, scheduled for 13:30 in the Plaza de la Constitución of Rincón de la Victoria, where participants and fans will gather.
– Activities will continue on Sunday, September 27, from 7:15 to 16:00. The Plaza de la Constitución will again host one of the main events with the trophy presentation, set for 13:45, which will conclude this 35th edition.
– The organizers have reminded participants that road closures and temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect in the areas affected by the race. They recommend consulting the official route beforehand and following all instructions from security personnel and staff.
– For information on the route, schedules, designated spectator areas, and safety recommendations, details are available on the Gibralfaro Scuderia website: https://escuderiagibralfaro.com/info-espectadores.html
Source, Spanish: https://malagapress.com/en/eastern-costa-del-sol/rincon-de-la-victoria/rincon-de-la-victoria-hosts-the-35th-gibralfaro-rally-with-60-vehicles

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IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN

Judge Tardón demands the satellite photos from the days leading up to the invasion of Ceuta, which Sánchez is hiding despite claims of transparency: {Trans, summary}
– Judge Tardon has demanded Spain’s satellite images from the days before the 2026 Ceuta border incursion, images the Sanchez government refuses to declassify. The court order requires the Chief of Defence Staff to hand over all satellite footage of Fnideq beach and El Trampolin, covering 20 July to 7 August 2026, from the Operations Command, Cifas, the Cyber Command and any other centre. She also wants aerial, maritime and land video, plus border surveillance recordings around El Tarajal.
– The material will form a secret technological investigation piece, alongside police, Interpol, Europol and border databases, to reconstruct the chain of command at Fnideq-Castillejos on 29, 30 and 31 July. CNI sources confirm mobile antenna data anticipated the movement of over 80,000 people.
– Sanchez promised to open every file on the invasion. He has not. Concealing these photographs, which would show the build-up was visible for days, suggests the government knew and chose inaction. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-09-21/la-juez-tardon-exige-las-fotos-de-los-satelites-de-los-dias-previos-a-la-invasion-de-ceuta-y-que-sanchez-oculta-7462178/

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MIDDLE EAST

Vessels trickle through Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict persists:
– A total of 17 commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on the weekend, down from 37 a week earlier, shipping data showed on Monday, as tension in the Gulf persisted with the US and Iran in stalemate. “Visible traffic” through the strait, the conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas before the war, has dwindled to a trickle.
– However, Middle Eastern producers continue to export oil on tankers travelling with their transponders off.
– Before the US-Israeli war with Iran started on February 28, the Hormuz strait typically handled about 125 large commercial vessels per day, including tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and container vessels. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/vessels-trickle-through-strait-hormuz-mideast-tension-persists-2026-09-21/

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SPORTS

F1 News– FIA confirms shorter F1 races as 2027 rules take shape:
– The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1’s Grand Prix races will become slightly shorter in 2027, with the change forming part of a wider package of sporting and technical adjustments agreed by the F1 Commission in London on Monday.
– The standard race distance is set to fall from 305km to 290km, although the measure still requires formal approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council. At most venues, that reduction is expected to amount to roughly three laps.
– The F1 Commission has also proposed changes to how race interruptions are handled. The existing two-hour racing limit will remain, but the current three-hour maximum window for red-flagged grands prix would be scrapped. Instead, a hard stop time would be introduced for delayed or rain-affected events, taking daylight considerations into account. Full article: https://f1i.com/news/573429-fia-confirms-shorter-f1-races-as-2027-rules-take-shape.html

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TECH

NEW MALWARE ALERT– A Serious Threat: {Trans, 2 article summary}
– A powerful new malware called KREMLIN is installing malicious extensions in Chrome and Edge browsers without permission, allowing it to steal almost everything on the device. It has been active since mid-2025.
– The attack begins with a file disguised as an invoice, payment receipt or bank document. Opening it may (or may not, depending on your device settings) show a fake error message while the malware downloads components, and then installs itself deep in to systems files where it will be hard to detect. KREMLIN waits for the browser to close, or forces it shut when idle, then copies the extension into browser profile files and alters preferences so Chromium loads it as legitimate.
– Once active it collects cookies, User session data, any saved data files (photos, documents, downloads, etc.), logs your keystrokes when signing into apps and websites including the usernames and passwords, takes screenshots of your online activity, copies open tabs and browsing history, redirects clicks, copies contact lists, scans all messenger apps conversations, hijacks your network connection redirecting you to a rouge network, and modifies website page content.
– Researchers advise distrusting files claiming to be invoices or bank documents, keeping devices and browsers updated, regularly using your anti-malware protection to do Full System scans, and checking your browser for installed extensions. If any unknown file extensions, browser add-ons, or apps appear; if passwords are changed that you didn’t change; if you find browser extensions you didn’t install; if your browser opens to a different startpage than you set – then stop using the device until you have had it analysed by a professional technician.
– The infection has been known to sometimes masquerade as an app or extension named ‘AVSync System Inc’. If you see that anywhere, the device certainly needs disinfection by a pro. There are legit apps with “AVSync” in their names, so look for this full name ‘AVSync System Inc’ in the app/extension’s properties to confirm if it is real or the malware. The legitimate software tools and apps with this name include Vega AVSync (a professional analysis tool) and a simple AV Sync app on Google Play for correcting audio-video timing errors.
– If passwords were entered during a possible infection, change them from a different, ‘known to be clean’ device (not at an internet cafe!), and review open sessions, closing all you don’t recognise.
Ref 1, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/tecnologia/ciberseguridad/nuevo-malware-instalar-extensiones-chrome-sin-permiso-robar-contrasenas_7039301_0.html
Ref 2, English: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-bypasses-browser-checks-to-force-install-chrome-edge-extensions/

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This is one reason private healthcare is so popular– You don’t have the option for a 2nd opinion in public healthcare in most cases! SAS accepts more than a third of requests for a second medical opinion, but less than 500 have done so this year because the requirements are prohibitive: {Trans, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) received 467 requests for a second medical opinion last year and accepted 169 (36.1%) according to the Regional Ministry of Health. The figure is broadly stable, with totals not exceeding 500 since 2016.
– The reason the numbers are so low is that the right is reserved for patients with a fatal, incurable or severely life-limiting disease, or whose proposed treatment carries high vital risk. Diagnoses must come from a public centre and must not require urgent treatment. Requests are rejected if the patient has already sought a second opinion for the same process. Cancer accounted for 112 of the approvals, followed by spinal disease (16) and locomotor conditions such as hip or knee replacement (11).
– Second Opinions Only Allowed For:
* Malignant neoplasms (cancer)
* Spinal disease with medullary involvement
* Locomotor system conditions requiring hip or knee replacement
* Degenerative CNS diseases without curative treatment
* Rare diseases (prevalence under 5 per 10,000)
* Ophthalmological conditions causing severe visual loss
* Brain-spinal tumours, organ transplants, refractory epilepsy, stroke/thrombosis, cardiocongenital and coronary pathologies, and cerebral palsy.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/sas-admite-mas…
Additional ref: http://www.sspa.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/hinmaculada/web/servicios/tcg/documentos…

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WEST NILE VIRUS UPDATES

Andalusia raises the number of West Nile virus cases to 67 after detecting new human cases in El Puerto de Santa María and Utrera: {Trans, summary}
– Andalusia has raised the number of human cases of West Nile fever registered so far in 2026 to 67, after the Ministry of the Presidency, Health and Emergencies confirmed this Monday, September 21st, new cases in the autonomous community, specifically in the Sevillian town of Utrera and in the Cadiz municipality of El Puerto de Santa María.
– In summary, 67 cases of West Nile Fever have been reported in Andalusia in 2026 to date, of which 39 were mild and 28 developed into neuroinvasive disease. A total of 32 patients have been hospitalized, with seven currently hospitalized and three deaths recorded.
– Currently, 27 Andalusian municipalities have been declared as alert areas, including 3 in Malaga:
Alhaurín de la Torre (Málaga, until 02-10)
Cártama (Málaga) (until 22-09)
Pizarra (Málaga, until 01-10)
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/esandalucia/sevilla/noticia-andalucia-eleva-67-casos…

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FINANCIAL

It’s official– these are the people who can request up to €22,000 to renovate their homes; specifically designed to adapt homes to the needs of elderly people or people with disabilities: {Trans}
– Homeowners planning to adapt their properties to make them more accessible can benefit from new subsidies included in the 2026-2030 State Housing Plan. The program, established by Royal Decree 326/2026, provides grants of up to €22,000 per home to finance works aimed at removing architectural barriers and improving the mobility and independence of the residents.
– These grants are specifically designed to adapt homes to the needs of elderly people or people with disabilities. Among the interventions that can be funded are replacing bathtubs with adapted shower trays, installing grab bars in bathrooms, modifying doors and hallways to allow wheelchair access, and installing home automation systems for people with reduced mobility.
– The program also allows for improvements to shared spaces within buildings. Homeowners’ associations can apply for grants to undertake projects such as the installation of elevators, ramps, stairlifts, or automatic door openers, among other measures aimed at improving access and mobility for residents.
– In this type of intervention related to habitability and sustainability, the subsidy can reach 20,500 euros per dwelling, with a maximum limit of 80% of the expenditure considered eligible for subsidy .
– The amount of aid varies depending on the circumstances of the people living in the property. As a starting point, the subsidy can reach up to €13,000 per property. The amount increases to €18,000 when the home is occupied by a person over 65 years of age or someone with a recognized disability of 33% or more. If the resident has a disability of 65% or more, the aid can reach €20,500 per home. For actions aimed at achieving universal accessibility of the property, the maximum amount is 22,000 euros per dwelling.
– The grant can cover up to 70% of the cost of the work, a percentage that can be increased to 80% when a person over 65 years of age or with a disability of at least 33% lives in the home. The aim is to enable these residents to continue living in their homes and carry out their daily activities with greater independence.
– In addition, vulnerable families can access supplementary aid which, in certain cases, could cover 100% of the amount they have to contribute.
– There is also assistance available for safety and habitability. The State Housing Plan 2026-2030 includes other initiatives aimed at improving building conditions. Actions focused on improving safety can receive up to €8,000 per dwelling, always within the limit of 40% of the intervention cost.
– When these works are carried out together with accessibility or rehabilitation actions, the amount can increase up to 12,000 euros, with a maximum coverage of 60% of the budget.
– To be eligible for these subsidies, you must meet certain conditions. These include that the building must have been constructed and completed before 2006 , and the property must be the applicant’s primary residence. Furthermore, the works must be technically justified and demonstrate that they serve to improve the accessibility of the property, in addition to complying with current regulations. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/oficial-estas-son-personas-que-pueden-pedir-22000-euros-reformar-vivienda_202609216ab1695d6661983d34c83f5e.html

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OTHER

Vinyl forger in Southall made £2,700,000 selling fake Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, and Taylor Swift records:
– A man has been jailed after police seized a stash of over 2,000 fake vinyl records in an ‘entirely unlicensed manufacturing operation’.
– Over the past seven years, Rehan Ahmed is estimated to have made over £2,700,000 selling records by artists including The Beatles, Taylor Swift, and Ed Sheeran. Ahmed has been jailed for three and a half years at Inner London Crown Court on Friday for what police called ‘a long-running, highly organised and entirely unlicensed manufacturing operation’.
– Vinyl has seen a massive resurgence in popularity over the last decade, with fans purchasing collector’s editions and multiple types of record to support their favourite artist.
– Ahmed, 40, of Cranleigh Gardens in Southall, west London, was arrested after police raided his factory in February 2024. At the warehouse, they uncovered the largest stash of fake vinyl ever found by police in the UK, with 2,791 records by 108 different artists discovered. Using four 70-year-old vinyl presses, they made copies of work by artists such as Adele, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Drake, Beyonce and Rihanna. Police seized a total of 18 tonnes of evidence, including 3,000 metal stampers, thousands of sleeves, and centre labels. Full article: https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/21/vinyl-forger-made-2-700-000-selling-fake-ed-sheeran-beatles-taylor-swift-records-29640604/

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– Malaga province workers lose nearly 2 per cent in purchasing power as prices outpace wage growth
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– Almeria mother convicted of sexually exploiting her daughters, aged just five and nine
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– Periana receives 619,855 euros to improve the Las Mayoralas leisure area next to La Viñuela reservoir {pic}
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– 6th – Trip to Gibraltar €25pp
– 23rd – Trip to Almunecar Market with pick ups in Torrox and Nerja.
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– 3rd – Trip to Gibraltar €25p
– 8th – Visit Campillos Pueblo to celebrate their Jamon fiesta with lots of tastings. 22€pp
– 26th – Craft Fair/Home Bake Sale at Chine, Caleta – Would you like to sell your wares?
– 27th – Black Friday Sales at La Canada with a side trip to Iceland. Price €22pp
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– 10th – Christmas gifts to local children via the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept ‘nearly new’ but good condition gifts if your grandchildren have outgrown them.
– 11th – Malaga Christmas Lights 12€pp
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“Noches del Cerro” in Vélez-Málaga: Fri & Sat, 25 & 26 Sept
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Friday, September 25, will feature José Luis Jaén, an Andalusian artist who has attracted the most attention in recent years for his personality and versatility on stage.
Saturday, September 26: “Concierto en el Paraíso”, a night dedicated to recognizing the career of musicians and groups linked to Vélez-Málaga and the region.
The event will bring together musicians from different generations and styles, featuring rock, blues, soul, and jazz, and celebrating artists who have been active in the municipality for decades and who have become part of Vélez-Málaga’s cultural history. Participating groups include Funkonauts, Jazz Fusión All Stars, La Custom Band, and Estación Zero, as well as guest appearances by musicians such as Antonio Lagos and Javier Paixariño.

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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, October Coming events & excursions Press Release:
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00.
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***October Events***
– Friday 2nd October Centre Closed for Local Holiday.
– Monday – Monday Club. Please contact the Centre for details. 11.30.
-Tuesday 6th and 20st – Axarquia Business Networking group 07.20 to 09.00 also on 22nd at 18:00.
– Tuesday – Spanglish. Interchange of languages. 11. 00 – 12.00.
– Wednesday & Friday – Spanish learning group for beginners. 11.30 – 12.30.
– Wednesday- Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 – 13.00.
– Shop Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 – 13.00.
– Thursday – NA English 19.00 to 20.30.
– Friday – Conversation Group & Coffee Morning 10.00 – 13.00.
– Friday 23rd – Coach excursion to see the musical Oliver.
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Thursday 19th November – Coach excursion to Gibraltar.

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SPAIN

The Spanish Embassy in Rabat is launching a social media campaign to discourage a mass entry attempt planned for the 23rd: {Trans, summary}
– Calls are circulating on Social Media for a new irregular crossing into Ceuta on September 23rd, coinciding with the election day held in Morocco.
– The Spanish Embassy in Rabat has launched a social media campaign to discourage irregular crossings into the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa, in line with previous messages from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, amid tensions over new calls on social media for mass entry into the Spanish enclaves.
– “Entering Spain irregularly through Ceuta and Melilla does not grant the right to access the Peninsula, to remain in Spain, or to move freely throughout the rest of the European Union,” states the X account of the Spanish Embassy in Morocco. “Don’t be fooled by misinformation. The recent Supreme Court ruling clarifies the procedure for those arriving by sea. It does not modify the Immigration Law. It does not declare border rejections illegal. It does not prevent return,” the campaign continues, also shared on the social media accounts of various Spanish consulates in the North African country.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/embajada-espana-rabat-despliega-una-campana-redes-para-desalentar-una-convocatoria-entrada-masiva-para-dia-23_7039028_0.html

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TORROX

Torrox passes Nerja as the most populous municipality in its judicial district: {Trans, summary}
– According to the Diputación de Málaga’s official list of judicial districts, Partido Judicial de Torrox covers eight municipalities: Algarrobo, Árchez, Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta, Frigiliana, Nerja, Sayalonga, and Torrox. It serves a population of over 58,000 residents .
– Torrox is once again the municipality with the largest population in its judicial district. The town has 22,523 inhabitants as of January 1, 2026, according to provisional data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), and currently has 23,159 people registered. Nerja’s latest count is 21,693, dropping to second place.
– The mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina , has highlighted these figures as a sample of the evolution of the municipality, which has gone from 15,117 inhabitants in 2015 to 22,523 currently, an increase of 49% in a decade. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2026/09/20/torrox-vuelve-municipio-poblado-partido-134453653.html

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NERJA

Authorities in Nerja are investigating the appearance of one of the two bodies found wearing neoprene on the Malaga coast: {Trans}
– The Civil Guard is investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found last week at different locations along the Málaga coast. One of them was found in Nerja, according to Canal Sur, just 24 hours after the first body was discovered on the western coast of the province. Both men were wearing wetsuits and using flotation devices.
– Initial investigations suggest the two individuals were migrants who may have drowned while attempting to reach the mainland by sea. Neither was carrying identification, so authorities are continuing their inquiries to confirm their identities and clarify the circumstances of their deaths.
– The investigation initially ruled out any connection between the findings and the mass influx of migrants recorded in Ceuta at the end of July. At this time, it has also not been determined whether the two cases are related. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/investigan-en-nerja-la-aparicion-de-uno-de-los-dos-cadaveres-hallados-con-neopreno-en-la-costa-de-malaga/

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BENAMOCARRA

Benamocarra Welcomes Big Brother, Installs Surveillance Cameras Without Public Vote, Raising Privacy Concerns: {Trans, summary}
– Benamocarra Council has installed the first phase of video surveillance cameras in strategic locations, presented on 18 September 2026, with a second phase planned for waste collection points. The stated aims are increased security, preventing vandalism, and addressing incorrect container use. The Council states footage will only be shared with police when required and in accordance with “current regulations”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/presentadas-las-nuevas-camaras-de-videovigilancia-en-benamocarra/
– {“Current regulations”? The data will be stored on insecure, frequently hacked cloud data storage providers, and shared with their 3rd party partners; the data may as well be public. I found no evidence of any public vote or referendum approving this installation. The decision was made solely by the local government committees, without direct consultation of residents. This constitutes an invasion of privacy upon citizens who never approved such surveillance measures. The project lacks democratic legitimacy regarding those it monitors.
– Earlier reporting from 2017 indicates the project was initiated through municipal technical and legal studies, with the Pleno (council meeting) approving the creation of a Local Security Board, but not a public vote on the cameras themselves. Local municipal plenary sessions are the standard approval mechanism for such measures in Spanish towns, and these are representative votes by elected councillors, not public referendums. Ref: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/201702/16/benamocarra-estudia-instalar-camaras-20170216004741-v.html#1 -Ed.}
– {What does DeepSeek AI say about this full article in its original form?: “The article functions as municipal propaganda. It uncritically relays official statements promoting the cameras as beneficial, using reassuring phrases about “tranquillity” and “commitment” without addressing privacy concerns, lack of public consultation, or dissenting views. No opposing perspectives or independent scrutiny appear.” Ref: https://chat.deepseek.com/share/imvncdlz1ov0xz18yk -Ed.}
– {Check out how nervous the administrator making the announcement is in the video– he knows this is an abuse of powers, look at the way he fidgets in his chair like a nervous schoolboy explaining missing cookies. -Ed.}
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HUELVA

Infoca considers the Ayamonte forest fire under control and is making favourable progress towards its extinction– 4th wildfire in Andévalo region of Huelva in past week: {Trans}
– The Forest Fire Extinguishing Service of Andalusia, the Infoca Plan, has considered the forest fire that is active in the Pedraza area, in the municipality of Ayamonte (Huelva), under control at approximately 8:40 p.m. this Sunday.
– The deployed troops continue working to control the flames of the fire that has been active since 1:48 p.m. this past Saturday, September 19, and thus be able to finish off its extinction. A group of forest firefighters and an environmental agent, as well as two fire engines, are working on the ground.
– This is the fourth fire declared in the Andévalo region of Huelva so far this week after the one declared last Wednesday in Alosno and the fires declared on Thursday the 17th in Villanueva de Los Castillejos and Alosno. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/huelva/infoca-da-controlado-incendio-forestal-ayamonte-avanza-favorablemente-extincion/202609202047172512268.html

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IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN

More than 2,000 migrants return to the Ceuta beaches of Trampolín and Benítez after being left out of the Port camp: {Trans, summary}
– More than 2,000 migrants have returned to the beaches of Trampolin and Benitez in Ceuta after the provisional reception centre at the port reached full capacity. Around 1,700 people were taken in at the Muelle de Poniente camp. Those left outside the police cordon walked back to their settlements on the beaches and in the hills.
– More migrants have gathered on the beaches to replace those relocated to reception centres, new arrivals and those coming out of hiding from other areas of Ceuta, believing these beaches are a stepping stone to reception centres and closer to regularisation. Most cite economic reasons, though the government says such asylum claims will be refused.
– With Friday’s transfer, the national government has now enabled 6,000 provisional reception places for migrants who entered Ceuta during the mass entry of 30 and 31 July. Ceuta estimates over 5,000 remain on the streets. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-mas-2000-migrantes…

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EUROPE

Nato welcomes new Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US ‘permanent security control’:
– The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland’s security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump’s threats to seize it by force.
– NATO said the deal would help stabilise the region, as Trump said Denmark would grant the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in the semi-autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic. The leaders of Denmark and Greenland welcomed the deal to “strengthen security”, saying it was expected to be signed next week – but did not outline its contents. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c63d7lexyym1o

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Denmark and Greenland say US military agreement will not compromise Arctic territory’s sovereignty:
– Denmark and Greenland have said any agreement with the US to develop a significant military presence in the strategic Arctic territory will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty.
– Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said he was pleased with the proposed deal. “The agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our kingdom and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.”
– Key details of the agreement have not been made public, including the degree of the US military presence in the self-governing Danish territory and whether any formal power over foreign policy and resources would be ceded to Washington.
– Trump said on social media that under the deal, “the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America”. He added that the agreement would give the US “permanent control over security, and all ‌other needs, in Greenland”. Read his full Truth Social post below.
Truth Social Post link: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117294126158197822
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/19/denmark-greenland-us-military-agreement-territorial-sovereignty

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Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat:
– German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy.
– Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz’s center-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — the lowest result since World War II for the party in any state. The anti-migration, Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party made significant gains Sunday. The projections were based on exit polls and partial counting for ARD television.
– Should the CDU stay below 5% in the final vote count, it would mean that the party would fail for the first time to win seats in a state legislature anywhere in Germany.
– Merz acknowledged his party’s result as a “disaster,” but struck a defiant note, rejecting any retreat from his government’s reform agenda. Merz’s authority was already damaged by CDU’s stinging defeat to AfD in the Sept. 6 election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to outlaw persecution.
– On Sunday, AfD also made big gains in both states. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, it garnered 37.9% of the vote, and in Berlin it achieved 16.2%, according to ARD. AfD’s national co-leader, Alice Weidel, said on ZDF television that “we have displaced the CDU as the people’s party.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-state-elections-afd-mecklenburg-berlin-merz-7e2b99e72100fe2d4364045ae65db765

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UKRAINE WAR

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including ‘largest ever’ attack on Moscow:
– Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow’s mayor described the wave of drones as the “largest ever” drone attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery, which is among several sites that supply the Russian capital, and a residential building. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 450 drones had been destroyed en route to the Russian capital, Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.
– Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that its forces shot down a total of 1,110 Ukrainian drones across Russia, as well as over the annexed Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea and the waters of the Black Sea. Source, Spanish: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-drones-moscow-5f7889d027c0247ca2c2c64425b9ffa9

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GASTRONOMIA

Monda celebrates a weekend dedicated to mushrooms- routes, workshops and public rice tastings: {Trans, summary}
– Mushroom enthusiasts have a new appointment this autumn in the province of Malaga. Monda will celebrate its XVI Mycological Days from November 20 to 22, a proposal that will combine field trips, workshops, dissemination and gastronomy in the surroundings of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park and Biosphere Reserve.
– The program includes both practical and informative activities and will have a maximum capacity of 100 participants.
– One of the main attractions will be the guided field trips, in which participants will be able to practice the responsible collection of mushrooms. The programme will be completed with specialised presentations and workshops aimed at learning how to identify different species.
– This gastronomic meeting will feature a tasting of rice with mushrooms, one of the usual activities of a conference that aims to unite dissemination, nature and coexistence.
– Each registered person will receive as a gift a kit consisting of a terrarium and a microscope.
– Those who wish to do so can also participate in a practical workshop to make their own terrarium. Ask organisers for workshop details.
– The number of places will be limited to 100 people. The general registration will have a price of 30 euros, while children under 12 years of age can participate for free. Although they do not have to pay a fee, minors must register in advance to facilitate the organization of the activities and the logistics of the event.
– The deadline to apply for participation will be open from October 19 to November 1. Those interested should write to the email [ jornadas@monda.es ] and indicate their personal data & contact information, and if interested in the terrarium workshop. Once the official confirmation of place has been received, participants will have until November 13 to formalize the payment of the fee and complete their registration in the XVI Mycological Conference of Monda. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/municipios/2026/09/20/pueblo-malaga-celebra-semana-dedicado-134483054.html

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TECH

Computers became almost 15% more expensive in August, their biggest increase since 2018: {Trans, summary}
– Computers, laptops and tablets saw their price increase by 14.9% last August compared to the same month of the previous year, marking their highest rate in the historical series that begins in 2018, due to high demand for memory chips. This is revealed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August published this week by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) .
– Last month’s year-on-year rate of 14.9% surpasses July’s rate of 6.7%, which was the highest in the historical series. Computers, laptops, and tablets have now seen seven consecutive months of rising prices. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/los-ordenadores-se-encarecieron-casi-un-15-agosto-su-mayor-subida-desde-2018_7039039_0.html

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If you’re still using Office 2021, mark this date– Microsoft will stop protecting it in less than a month on all devices: {Trans, summary}
– If you’re still using Office 2021, there’s a date you should mark on your calendar: October 13, 2026. On that day, Microsoft will stop supporting this version, which doesn’t mean Word, Excel, or PowerPoint will stop working. However, they will no longer receive updates and security patches. The company has confirmed that Office 2021 will reach its end of support on the aforementioned date. This can be especially important and critical if you open files from the internet or received from other people, as they could exploit a security flaw to infect your computer .
– According to Microsoft’s support website, from that point onward, they will cease providing technical assistance, bug fixes, and updates to address new vulnerabilities. Furthermore, there are no plans to extend this support period or maintain security patches for years to come; in other words, it will be immediate.
– In addition, Office 2021 will no longer be supported for connecting to certain Microsoft 365 services. So, if you’re still using it, you might want to start considering upgrading before then.
– That said, if you want to continue using it with official support, you have several options: you can switch to Microsoft 365 through a subscription and keep the applications updated, or buy Office 2024, which is a one-time purchase and has support until 2029. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/tecnologia/aplicaciones/si-todavia-utilizas-office-2021-apunta-fecha-microsoft-dejara-protegerlo_7037055_0.html

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TRAVEL

New “Rettungsgasse- style” traffic jam rules coming to Spain starting 1 October, 2026, called the “carril de emergencia”: {Trans, summary}
– The emergency lane on highways and motorways is a road behaviour manoeuvrer that you should practice when you are stopped or driving slowly due to a traffic jam or a hold-up and a priority vehicle in emergency service (ambulances, fire trucks and police) needs to pass.
– This practice, in which you move your vehicle to the side of the road to clear the centre, facilitates rapid assistance to accident victims, improves the efficiency of medical care, and helps restore traffic flow more quickly.
– When a motorway or dual carriageway becomes congested, all vehicles involved must move to the edges of the roadway to create a clear and continuous lane in the centre for ambulances and other priority vehicles. Drivers must form the lane as follows:
* On a two-way road with one lane in each direction, vehicles must move to the right.
* On a road with two lanes in each direction, vehicles traveling in the right lane must move to the right and those in the left lane to the left.
* On a road with three or more lanes in each direction, the vehicle in the left lane must keep close to the left shoulder, while other vehicles in the remaining lanes move to the right. The space for emergency vehicles must be left in the lane immediately adjacent to the far left lane.
Refs, Spanish: https://www.race.es/carril-de-emergencias &
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BREAKING NEWS– Sánchez’s vote against the resolution condemning Morocco reveals a right-wing majority in the EU and breaks Von der Leyen’s grand coalition– EU Parliament Blames Sánchez for Ceuta Crisis and Slams His Open-Door Migration Policy, Labels The Migrant Border-Crossers As “Invaders”: {Trans, summary}
– The European Parliament passed by a wide margin a resolution (339 votes in favour, 225 against, 16 abstentions) holding Pedro Sánchez’s government responsible for the Ceuta crisis, describing it as an “invasion” by Morocco. The resolution condemns Morocco’s use of irregular migration as a “hybrid warfare” tool against a member state’s territorial integrity, and demands Rabat facilitate the rapid return of migrants, including unaccompanied minors.
– The resolution also explicitly reproaches Sánchez’s mass regularisation policy, warning it creates a “pull effect” and sends the wrong message to criminal trafficking networks. It states national policies like mass regularisations cannot be adopted without considering their impact on other member states and Schengen.
– The vote reveals an unprecedented right-wing majority in the European Parliament, that observers suggest is a direct consequence of Sánchez’s refusal to acknowledge Morocco’s responsibility and his unilateral migration policies that undermine EU-wide solidarity, thus breaking Von der Leyen’s grand coalition.
– {The “grand coalition” backing Ursula von der Leyen is the informal alliance between the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), the centre-left Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and the liberal Renew Europe group. It has traditionally formed the stable pro-European majority in the European Parliament, often with support from the Greens. Ref: https://fiia.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/comment5_majority-building-in-the-next-european-parliament.pdf#1#1 -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.elespanol.com/mundo/europa/20260917/eurocamara-carga-sanchez-regularizacion-masiva-lanza-advertencia-marruecos-ceuta/1003744386639_0.html
{Sorry, I know this is behind a paywall, but it is a breaking story with no other sources at the moment. -Ed.}

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ANDALUCÍA

Andalucian President Juanma Moreno strengthens his alliance with Vox in Andalusia as a “common front” against Pedro Sánchez: {Trans, summary}
– Juanma Moreno has begun the new Andalusian legislature by presenting a stronger working relationship with Vox, centred on the 150-measure PP-Vox government agreement and a shared opposition to Pedro Sánchez. Manuel Gavira, Vox’s Andalusian leader and Moreno’s vice-president, now appears as the president’s closest parliamentary liaison, replacing the two dismissed PP vice-presidents in this role.
– Differences between PP and Vox remain, particularly over issues including immigration and gender violence, and could become more pronounced as elections approach. However, both parties are currently emphasising unity and stability, while putting recent disagreements over the Ceuta crisis and the possible compulsory reception of migrant minors behind them. Their immediate priorities are approving the budget and presenting a common front against Sánchez, amid expectations of an early election.
– Vox spokesman Javier Cortés called for Andalusia to become a “bastion” against Sánchez and described his government as “traitorous”, while promising loyalty to the pact and demanding compliance with it. Moreno echoed the criticism, saying Andalusia needs a different national government.
– Moreno has adopted a low-profile approach, leaving Vox to lead parliamentary confrontations with the PSOE. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/09/17/juanma-moreno-afianza-alianza-vox-134376815.html

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Sanz blasts the Sanchez admin for “not rising to the challenge of the seriousness of drug trafficking”; “Just like in Ceuta, the State is nowhere to be seen.”: {Trans, summary}
– The First Vice President and Minister of the Presidency, Health and Emergencies for Andalusia, Antonio Sanz, has criticized the central government’s handling of the fight against drug trafficking and has insisted on his request to reactivate the OCON-South special operations anti-drug unit.
– “The Spanish government is failing to address the seriousness of the drug trafficking problem in Andalusia. Here, as in Ceuta, the State is also absent. The State is neglecting its duties,” he stressed this Thursday in a speech to the Andalusian Parliament.
– “We are asking for more resources for the Civil Guard and the National Police, so they can confront the drug-running boats. We are asking for specialized courts, an amendment to the Penal Code to increase penalties and to update the Criminal Procedure Law. We are also asking for a change in the Law on State Security Forces and Corps to guarantee legal certainty,” he explained.
– “We Andalusians are simply asking for security, nothing extraordinary, to live in peace, the same as the people of Ceuta,” Bonilla pointed out, criticizing the response of the Government Delegate in Andalusia to the Junta’s request to reactivate OCON-Sur. “I ask the Spanish Government for answers and to stop turning a blind eye to a serious problem in Andalusia that deserves a quick response from the Government, which has to protect us all,” Sanz concluded his speech. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-sanz-senala-gobierno-no-estar-altura-gravedad-narcotrafico-ceuta-no-estado-20260917114935.html

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COSTA DEL SOL

Blow to drug trafficking on the Costa del Sol, 15 arrested and more than 2.7 tons of cocaine seized: {Trans, summary}
– The National Police have dismantled a criminal organization dedicated to the transportation of large quantities of cocaine from the Costa del Sol to Catalonia for subsequent international distribution. The operation has been successful, with 15 people arrested and the intervention of more than 2.7 tons of cocaine, plus 800 grams of tusi (aka “pink cocaine”, most frequently containing ketamine, amphetamine & MDMA, combined with caffeine or other chemicals.)
– The device has included searches in properties in the provinces of Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona and it has allowed, according to the Police, to completely dismantle a network specialized in storing drugs and transporting them by road to the north of Spain.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/costa-sol-occidental/2026/09/17/golpe-narcotrafico-costa-sol-15-134387323.html

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VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Opening hours of restaurant and bar terraces in Vélez-Málaga extended until 2am, until October 4th: {Trans, summary}
– The Department of Commerce and Industry of the Vélez-Málaga City Council will extend until October 4th the special summer hours for terraces without awnings, which can remain open until two in the morning every day of the week.
– {Clarification: the new announcement gives no explanation whatsoever for why the new extension to 2am is restricted to “terraces without awnings”. The official statement talks about economic activity, the Feria de San Miguel and good weather, but does not provide an acoustic or other justification for the awning distinction. After dark, who cares about awnings? -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/comercio-e-industria-amplia-hasta-el-4-de-octubre-el-horario-de-las-terrazas-de-hosteleria-de-velez-malaga/

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ALMUÑÉCAR

Almuñécar begins the complete renovation of Torres Quevedo street: {Trans, summary}
– Work has begun in Almuñécar to renovate Torres Quevedo Street, which connects Guadix Street with Avenida de Europa. The project, funded by the Granada Provincial Council, represents an investment of over €74,000 and will include resurfacing the road and sidewalks, replacing curbs, and improving accessibility and drainage. The work is expected to take six months. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/almunecar-comienza-la-renovacion…

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ALCAUCÍN

Alcaucín warns of a possible home-visit scam in the name of the INE (National Electoral Institute): {Trans}
– The Alcaucín City Council has alerted residents to a possible home-visit scam perpetrated by people who are allegedly impersonating employees of the National Institute of Statistics (INE). According to the municipal notice, these people would be visiting homes and showing official documents and letterheads to request personal information with the supposed objective of verifying the identity of the residents in preparation for an upcoming census.
– The alleged scammers may request photographs or fingerprints, in addition to other personal data, for use in their fradulent activities. According to the City Council, they would carry laptops, biometric devices, and lists of names to do this. The City Council reminds residents that there is no government initiative of this kind and asks them to exercise extreme caution regarding these types of visits.
– The City Council recommends not providing any personal information or allowing the taking of photographs or fingerprints, and remaining alert to anyone who comes to the home under this pretext. The City Council also asks residents to share the warning with family and friends to help prevent potential cases of fraud.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alcaucin-alerta-de-una-posible-estafa-a-domicilio-en-nombre-del-ine/

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ENERGY CRISIS

Pedro Sánchez announces that “in a few days” the administrative process for the construction of the first sections of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley will be unblocked: {Trans, summary}
– The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced this Thursday that in the coming days the “starting gun” will be fired for the processing of the first sections of the hydrogen backbone network, which means unblocking the administrative route to allow the project to proceed. It is located in Palos de la Frontera, Onuba (Heulva, Andalucia). {pic}
– The hydrogen backbone network is a network of hydro pipelines (adapted or newly built gas pipelines) that will transport renewable hydrogen from the major production hubs to the main industrial consumption centres and export points to Europe, including interconnections such as H2Med/BarMar, according to its promoter and provisional operator, Enagás. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/pistoletado-salida-valle-andaluz-hidrogeno…

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TECH

EU KIDS ACT to restrict social media platforms’ access to children in the EU– Official Press Release:
– Today, the European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online safety of children throughout the Union.
The proposal prohibits social media platforms from accessing children under the age of 13 and sets an EU-wide minimum age for minors to open an account of their own at the age of 15, thereby ensuring a gradual approach. The KIDS Act also reverses the burden of proof. Now, service providers will have to show that their services are age-appropriate and safe by design.
Read the full press release in English: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1890

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TRAVEL

Travelers affected by the new breakdown in Malaga High Speed– “Everything is delayed and we have not been informed of the incident”: {Trans, summary}
– A breakdown in the signaling systems recorded near the Antequera-Santa Ana railway station caused the suspension of several high-speed trains in Malaga, which has left hundreds of travelers at the María Zambrano station waiting for the service to resume and for alternatives from the different operators on Thursday morning. Between a mixture of indignation and resignation, those affected consulted by this newspaper are angered by this new incident and complain that the messages about their train cancellations have not reached them until they were already on the platform, also lamenting the overall unreliability of the service repeatedly causing appointments and reservations to be missed. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/09/17/viajeros-afectados-nueva-averia-alta-velocidad-malaga-maria-zambrano-134381842.html

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IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN

National Court backtracks and rejects halting the migrant camp in the Port of Ceuta– National Government uses its control over State-owned port to override the objections of the Ceuta authorities, the Port’s own governing board and even the national Interior Ministry: {Trans, summary}
– The Audiencia Nacional has reversed its earlier decision to halt the proposed migrant camp in Ceuta’s port, refusing the Sindicato Unificado de Policía (SUP) request to keep the project suspended. The earlier ruling had stopped the installation temporarily and required the Transport Ministry to produce the authorisation and supporting documentation. It also raised questions because the Government’s authorisation did not appear to have been published in the BOE, leaving uncertainty over the formal basis for the project.
– Despite those unresolved questions, the court has now allowed the camp to proceed while the wider legal dispute continues. The National Court considers that there are “general interest” reasons that justify the authorization requested by the Government to set up the camp. This is particularly significant because the SUP has warned of fire and evacuation risks and the camp’s proximity to fuel facilities and other strategic infrastructure. Those risks potentially affect not only migrants housed at the site, but also port workers, police, emergency services and members of the public in the surrounding area.
– The court has now allowed the project to proceed without itself establishing that the proposed operation has all the necessary safety arrangements. Instead, it has left those arrangements to the Interior Ministry, which is responsible for determining the security conditions for police officers, migrants and other personnel at the site. This is particularly significant because Interior had already identified the camp as creating an “increase in risks” to the port, classified as critical and sensitive infrastructure, and had ordered temporary additional maritime security measures.
– {Editor’s comment– The Paradox: The same national Government that has authorised the camp includes a Interior Ministry that has formally declared significant risks arising from it. Interior itself formally said the camp would increase risks to the port, because putting a large number of people into the port would alter normal operations and increase risks involving access control, restricted areas, critical infrastructure (like the nearby water desalination plant & fuel storage tanks), and maritime and port operations. It consequently raised the port’s maritime protection level to Level 2.
– The Government is nevertheless proceeding with the new migrant camp at the Port despite the warnings, with Interior now responsible for determining and implementing the additional security arrangements they had identified as insufficient. This will take time and allow serious risks to continue until Interior gets caught up with these new responsibilities.
– The result is a bureaucratic maze in which responsibility is divided between different national ministries, the Port Authority, Ceuta’s authorities and the courts. What might appear to be a straightforward question of whether the camp is appropriate for the port has instead become a series of overlapping administrative and legal decisions, with conflicts regarding who has authority over what, while the risky project itself moves forward.
– It gets clearer everyday that it is more important for the Sanchez admin to accommodate illegal aliens and the Moroccan leadership than protect Ceuta residents & infrastructure. The national Government is proceeding with a project despite its own Interior Ministry formally acknowledging that the camp increases risks to a critical and sensitive port infrastructure. Rather than treating that warning as a reason to delay or relocate the project, the Government has responded by announcing it will be increasing security measures at some point and is proceeding with the installation before these can be established. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/audiencia-nacional-recula-rechaza… & Source, English:
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The Government sets up a second migrant camp next to fuel storage tanks: {Trans, summary}
– The Government is preparing a new migrant camp at the Army’s Cuartel de Caballería in Ceuta {pic}, using the military football pitch as the site. The Defence Ministry owns the land so it needs no local approval, and the site is close to fuel installations operated by Moeve. Preparatory work has begun ahead of the expected arrival of migrants, although no capacity has been announced.
– The new camp is separate from the camp planned at Muelle de Poniente in the Port of Ceuta. That site is close to Ducar’s other fuel-storage facilities, which have a capacity of 42,000 tonnes, as well as other energy infrastructure. The Audiencia Nacional initially suspended implementation of the port camp. A subsequent request by the Sindicato Unificado de Policía (SUP) for an emergency suspension was rejected. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/espana/gobierno-levanta-otro-campamento-invasores…

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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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