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COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

Another good, reliable source for updated Covid news, announcements and statistics are both your local
Ayuntamiento & the Junta de Andalucia’s FB and Twitter pages. @AndaluciaJunta https://twitter.com/AndaluciaJunta https://www.facebook.com/AndaluciaJunta/

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RULE CHANGE– Re-submissions of “For Sale/Rent” Posts.
Old Rule:
*Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 1 month before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.
New Rule:
Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 7 days before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.

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Free Concert: Adriana La Pimienta at Plaza del Bulevar in La Cala de Mijas on Friday, August 27 at 10 pm. FB link
VIDEO LINK

One For The Kids- “Childhood Special Order Holiday”:
This Thursday 26 August at 20h in the Zona Recreativa de La Granja in Torrox we will have music, puppets and movies for the youngsters of all ages:
-Dj Infantil welcome.
-Puppet theatre with the mythical Peneque Brave that will surprise us with their magical adventures.
-CantaPelículas with the Compañía Dany Cantos by a tour of those movies which has fallen in love with kids and adults.
-Dj Infantil to continue listening to and singing the music that we all love.
You can not miss this wonderful show full of enthusiasm and life.
As always, follow all the safety measures recommended in this type of events.
FB link

Movie at the Beach- Torrox Costa: Wednesday 25Aug from 22h in El Morche is the movie ONWARD, a feature-length 2020 from the factory Pixar and Disney. This is the final movie of CineEnLaPlaya program. FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service.
Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!

Nik of all Trades- Services available for home, garden and office:
-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 50€, 75€ and 100€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold:
Things are starting to get back to ‘Normal’ …now what?
Let people know you are open for business by advertising on the radio, where you will be heard 4 to 6 times a day, in the car, the kitchen, the bedroom, even on the beach!
No magazine can do that!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold is the Eastern Costa del Sol’s number one radio station, heard locally and all over the world on 97.6fm, Online, Google, Siri, Alexa and on Tunein!
Based in Nerja and broadcasting 24 hours a day, your advert would be heard between 4 to 6 times a day, every day at the same cost as a magazine or local newspaper, which are looked at maybe once or even missed…….you can’t miss whats on the radio unless it’s switched off!
We script it, do the voiceover, add music and once approved by you…..we broadcast it!
Whether your a bar an estate agent, supermarket or have a product or service you would like the world to know about, let them know on 97.6 Coast Fm Gold.
Email to studio @ coastfmgold.com or WhatsApp to 691934626 or leave message and we will call you back!

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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RULE CHANGE– Re-submissions of “For Sale/Rent” Posts.
Old Rule:
*Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 1 month before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.
New Rule:
*Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 7 days before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.

Halting Erosion using Vetiver:
From Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Our Nursery is open by appointment depending on the current travel restrictions. Please email or call first. We have Moringa seedlings, Organic Moringa powder and Comfrey plants. We also have some local trees and some exotic trees from Africa.
Vetiver is a rapid growing and non-invasive sterile clump grass with a height of 1-2 metres and a root system of 3-4 metres in depth. We have been providing Vetiver throughout the EU for almost 10 years now. We are located in Sayalonga where we can plant year round but our best results by far start in February. The reason is that Vetiver is indigenous to India and Vetiver loves the heat of the summer. Use Vetiver cuttings as mulch around all of your fruit trees. Decomposing Vetiver improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away all while helping to maintain soil moisture.
Vetiver is a nutritious and replenishable animal fodder. Horses and pigs love it. We use it in our chicken pens replacing hay because it stops mites.
In the 2 photos below you will see land prepared for Vetiver and the results 2 years later.
We also use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive ornamental hedge.
Here is a link to a short video showing the results.
https://youtu.be/rjTmb_LL2uo
We suggest planting now, as this is the BEST time of the year to plant.
To see more images of Vetiver go to this link.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/photo-gallery.html
Presently we have some specials, which include free shipping to numerous locations.
For more information please contact us.
Please visit us or visit our website:
www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Telephone: (34) 692 288 657

Great Deals From the Nerja Household Centre:
-2 Ikea Jenny Lund chairs newly washed & ironed covers Price 130€ for both
-Solid castillan sideboard natural top and surround.., chalk paint multi color panels and drawers & waxed Measurements 160 x 34 x 78cms Price 250€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Ecron ECPG-7000 Portable Air Conditioning Unit, complete with outlet. Only used for 3 weeks in a rental property. €140
-Air Walker/Cross Trainer. €100. Fay- Nerja. Faysweeney@hotmail.co.uk or 00447775791268

For Sale: Folding Bike. Small wheels, 3 gear town runaround, fair condition, needs new front inner tube so only 10€, Carol, Nerja
carolellul 18 at g mail dot com

For Sale: Butano Gas Oven with 5 burners rarely used 80 euros tel. Sylvia Río Gordo 690709494

For Sale: Bike. Ladies Orbea 7 speed Shimano ATB.
Cost new €300. Hardly used due to illness. Yours for €120 o.n.o
Philip, Viñuela area. Tel 618041813

Wanted: Holiday Let. Looking for a 2 bedroom, 3 bed apartment for my 3 sons. Arrive 15th September, depart 19th September as near to Urbanisation El Penocillo, Torrox Costa as possible or towards El Faro! Haven’t seen them for over 18 months so don’t want to be too far from them! Thank You, Les, Torrox Costa.
Replies to lesliestevenson @ btinternet. com

Recommendations & Requests

Archgrove Services Home & Transport Solutions Recommendation: “We used Archgrove Services again recently for another shipment of household goods from UK to Spain. As before, they were spot on with communication, punctual, and made the whole process very simple, despite the new documentation regulations. Best of all, no damaged goods. Can’t speak highly enough, a pleasure to deal with”.
Archgrove Tel. 951 066 093
Clive & Celia, Venta Baja
Archgrove Services are a DigameXtra sponsor so their contact info can be seen everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

Cement Wanted: Is there a Builders Yard around Torre Del Mar where we can buy a bag of cement? TIA. Jan, Caleta de Velez
janmaclean29@yahoo.co.uk

CAS appeals for volunteers for Nerja animals: CAS is a small, voluntary charity organization, that has been successfully rehoming and assisting abandoned animals in Nerja and Frigiliana for more than 30 years. It is now looking for enthusiastic people to join its committee, continuing the work started by the sitting committee, some of whom have recently stepped down after many years of service.
To get involved, please contact acting President Mae Delaney on 653 557 237.

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía registers 53 Covid deaths in 24 hours, the highest number since 11 May: The region has added 1,909 new coronavirus infections in the last day, and its incidence rate continues to drop to 328.8
-The Andalusian region has this Tuesday, 24 August, registered a total of 1,909 new coronavirus infections, 468 fewer in 24 hours and 1,394 less than those reported seven days ago, according to the data provided by Junta’s Ministry of Health.
-The department has also added 53 deaths, some 40 more in one day and a figure that has been seen since 11 May, when 54 deaths were counted. As for the 53 deaths registered in the last 24 hours, in Seville there were 13, in Malaga 12, eight in Cordoba, seven in Almeria, five in Granada, three in Cadiz and Jaén and two in Huelva. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/24/andalucia-registers-covid-deaths-20210824123308.html

The British Medical Journal- How did the Pfizer vaccine get US-FDA approval in less than two years?:
-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the first COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, which will be marketed as Comirnaty, is now available for people over 16 without emergency use authorization (EUA).
-Kim Witczak, a drug safety advocate who serves as a consumer representative on the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee, said the decision removed an important mechanism (a data review meeting) for scrutinizing the data.
-Witczak is one of the more than 30 signatories of a citizen petition calling on the FDA to refrain from fully approving any covid-19 vaccine this year to gather more data. She warned that without a meeting “we have no idea what the data looks like.”
“It is already concerning that full approval is being based on 6 months’ worth of data despite the clinical trials designed for two years,” she said.
-She continued, “There is no control group after Pfizer offered the product to placebo participants before the trials were completed! Full approval of covid-19 vaccines must be done in an open public forum for all to see. It could set a precedent of lowered standards for future vaccine approvals.” Full article: https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n2086

MALAGA

La Viñuela drops to 25% of capacity: A shortage of water has seen supplies at La Viñuela reach 41.22 cubic hectometres, 24.92 per cent of its full supplies.
Reservoirs across Malaga province have seen a decrease in water over the past week, with levels now at 280.3 hectometres across the area, compared to 286.1 last week. Photo:SUR. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/24/la-vinuela-drops-to-25-of-capacity/

UK

Brits with EU partners warned over future problems returning to the UK: While most Brits living abroad have managed to secure their residency rights since Brexit, they could face a whole different set of problems if they ever want to return to the UK and take their spouse or partner with them. Despite assurances given by the British government, the citizens’ rights campaign group British in Europe is warning that it is already seeing problems with the system, despite the deadline still being six months away.
Since the end of the Brexit transition period, EU nationals who want to move to the UK face a tough immigration process which has strict requirements including a minimum level of English and financial requirements. Simply being married or in a civil partnership with a UK national does not remove these obligations.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210824/brits-with-eu-partners-warned-over-future-problems-returning-to-the-uk/

SPORTS

Australian Michael Storer wins the La Vuelta stage in Rincón: The Slovenian rider Primoz Roglic lost the La Vuelta cycle race leader’s red jersey after suffering a fall on the 10th stage, that ended in Rincón de la Victoria this Tuesday afternoon, 24 August.
The winner of the stage was the Australian Michael Storer (DSM) after escaping from the group that made up the break of the day, achieving his second stage victory in this year’s Vuelta.
The 24-year-old rider attacked on the climb to Puerto de Almáchar, the only serious mountain climb of the day, to clinch his second stage victory, after the one achieved in the seventh stage in Balcón de Alicante. Photo:M. Bruque /EFE. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/sport/202108/24/australian-michael-storer-wins-20210824184800.html

OTHER

Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones’ Drummer and Inimitable Backbone, Dead at 80: Watts’ death comes several weeks after it was announced that the drummer would not be able to perform on the Rolling Stones’ No Filter Tour of U.S. stadiums.
Watts’ publicist confirmed his death in a statement. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts,” it read. “He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier [Tuesday] surrounded by his family.” The statement referred to Watts as “one of the greatest drummers of his generation” and closed by requesting that “the privacy of his family, band members, and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”
Photo:mirror.co.uk. Full article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/charlie-watts-rolling-stones-drummer-dead-obit-1161926/

Airbnb to provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees: {With Spain, and in particular Andalucia, being the main Afghan refugee relocation landing center in Europe, Airbnb clients may want to check if rental inquiries are part of this relocation effort. -Ed}
Home rental company Airbnb Inc said on Tuesday it would provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide.
“We are providing this housing through resettlement agencies and partners, who are in direct coordination with refugees and are advising on their needs for length of stay,” a company spokeswoman said. “While we are only providing temporary (not permanent) housing, we are committed to housing these families for as long as they need.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/airbnb-provide-temporary-housing-20000-afghan-refugees-2021-08-24/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: http://www.currency-converter.com/
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DigameXtra No. 2042 Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

On August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

PLEASE NOTE – RULES CHANGE

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

The Bootleg Beatles: Live Wednesday 01SEP at The Starlite.
Info: 633647260
Starlite Catalana Occidente is held in a quarry (the Quarry Nagüeles) outdoors surrounded by nature, located in the upper part of the Urbanization of Sierra Blanca, on the road of Istan, s/n. It is 3.5 km from the centre of Marbella (8 minutes by car) and 15 minutes from Puerto Banus.
https://starlitemarbella.com/en/concierto/thebootlegbeatles/

Money Makers, coming events in August:
-Tuesday 24th at 22:30 at Iberostar Royal Andalus, Chiclana de la frontera.
-Wednesday 25th at 22:30 at Iberostar Málaga Playa, Torrox.
-Friday 27th at 19:00 in Lounge Beach Bar and Restaurant El Kalifato, Fuengirola.
-Sunday 29th at 20:00 at Balcón de Cómpeta, Cómpeta.
FB link

Soundshine Covers: Thursday August 26th at Iberostar Costa del Sol, Estepona in Trio format at 22:30.
Let the Soundshine! (and walk like an Egyptian) FB link

The VII Bienal de Flamenco de la Diputación de Málaga is in Nerja with the performance of Ana Almagro: Saturday, September 4
The Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja resumes activity with the performance of the dancer Ana Almagro, and her show “A dance in the port”, that falls within the programming of the seventh edition of the Biennial of Flamenco in Malaga.
The performance will take place on Saturday, September 4, at 8:30pm, tickets cost 15€, can be purchased on the web mientrada.net , and in the office of the Cultural Center two hours before the start of the show.
Info in English: https://www.nerja.es/la-vii-bienal-de-flamenco-de-la-diputacion-de-malaga-llega-en-nerja-con-la-actuacion-de-ana-almagro/

Peter Pan, The Musical: 26, 27, 28 & 29 August
Auditorium Benalmadena. From €20.
https://www.auditoriobenalmadena.com/peterpanelmusical

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items
-Courier Services
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain
-Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

Home from Home:
Your home in the Axarquia region prepared for your arrival.
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management experience in the UK, happy to take care of all your holiday home preparation needs.
Homes cleaned and aired, beds made and small maintenance jobs taken care of. Basic supplies can be bought and delivered prior to your arrival if required.
Additional services include:
Holiday changeovers
Vacant holiday home checking service
Private rental inventories prepared and checked with tenants at key handover on arrival and departure.
Contact Kate, Telephone and WhatsApp (+34) 711 003 171
Email: kateathomefromhome@gmail.com Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 2 items: Rejas. Two lockable metal reja doors with keys
One- Height 196cms, Width 75cms
Two- Height 200cms, Width 65cms
30 Euros each, 50 Euros the pair. Buyer collects.
Competa Campo
Ring, text or WhatsApp John 0044 7913413519
Or email: lisandjohnbates@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation needed: Can anyone repair garden chairs? Great bones (iron frame no damage whatsoever) but the sun has dried out the rattan. Linda, Velez Malaga
Email: l.lindalondres@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Health notifies of 23.899 new cases and 201 deaths since Friday: {Translation, summary} Updated 23AUG21, 17:47
-The incidence of the coronavirus in Spain has fallen by 27 points to 317 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health, which reveals that 867 deaths have been reported in the last week (201 of them since Friday).
-There are 8,330 hospitalised patients in total, 164 more since Friday, and ICU bed occupancy is up slightly to 20.04% (two tenths more than on Friday).
-According to the latest Health report on the epidemiological situation of the SARS-CoV-2 variants, nine out of ten cases in Spain are of the delta variant, which continues its expansion throughout the territory, exceeding 90% in most communities except for the Canary Islands, Madrid, Castilla y León, Extremadura and La Rioja.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2021/08/23/sanidad-notifica-23-899-nuevos-56474220.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía lowers its Covid incidence rate to 338.5, the lowest figure for a month: This Monday, the region has registered 2,377 positive coronavirus tests and 13 deaths in the last 48 hours.
By provinces, Seville continues to be the one with the most new positive tests with 717, followed by Malaga with 391, Cadiz with 376, Huelva with 220, Cordoba with 185, Granada with 178, Almeria with 156 and Jaén with 154.
As for the 13 deaths registered in the last 48 hours, in Cordoba there are seven, three in Malaga, two in Cadiz and one in Almeria. No deaths have been registered in the rest of the Andalusian provinces. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/23/andalucia-lowers-covid-incidence-20210823124509.html

ANDALUCIA

Spain’s Met Office warns of a sudden change in the weather this Tuesday: Aemet has activated yellow warnings for storms and strong wind gusts in four in Andalusian provinces, and there could be ‘muddy’ showers too.
In Andalucía, yellow warnings for storms and strong gusts of wind have been activated on Tuesday, 24 August, in Córdoba, Jaén, Granada and Almería provinces. Specifically, the alerts will affect, from 12 noon to 10pm, the Sierra and Pedroches (Cordoba), Morena and Condado, Cazorla and Segura (Jaén); Guadix and Baza (Granada) and in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez (Almería).
In addition, Aemet has announced, on Tuesday suspended dust will also reach the mainland, which will be more noticeable in the southern half of the country, where the air quality will worsen and will cause some of the showers to be ‘muddy’.
On the other hand, with regard to temperatures, they will drop especially in the central and southern areas. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/23/spain-office-warns-sudden-20210823182141.html

Juanma Moreno supports the decision to allow the Morón and Rota bases to take in Afghan people: {Translation}
Updated: 23AUG21, 15:44
-The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, said on Monday, in relation to the agreement between Spain and the United States for the use of the American bases of Morón de la Frontera (Seville) and Rota (Cadiz) for the arrival of Afghans who want to leave this country, that “the bases of Rota and Morón can be essential in this shared objective”, which Moreno has placed in “contributing to saving lives”. “It will be a source of pride,” the Andalusian president added of this collaboration.
-The Andalusian president’s statement was made in a tweet published on his personal Twitter account and is the first reaction from the regional government after the telephone conversation between the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of the United States, Joe Biden, was reported on Sunday, with the aim of agreeing that Afghan collaborators from this country should pass through Spanish soil before they can reach other countries.
-“Hopefully one day the Afghans fleeing the horror will be able to return to their country and regain their freedoms”, concluded the president of the Junta in his public statement on the arrival of Afghan refugees at the Morón and Rota bases. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/andalucia/Juanma-Moreno-Moron-Rota-poblacion_0_1604240295.html

MALAGA

TRAFFIC ALERT TODAY 2:30pm – 4:30pm Maro to Torrox/El Morche: The La Vuelta Cycling tour will happen today, Tuesday, 24 August, in Nerja between 15.00 and 15.30 hours, going from Maro, along old N-340 to Nerja and then on the N-340 to Torrox/El Morche. Before the bicycles, the caravan that accompanies the riders will pass.
It is recommended to neighbors and visitors to avoid transit through this area with their vehicles and follow at all times the instructions of the Local Police and Civil Protection. In case you have to go to an appointment, plan to travel with sufficient notice. We ask for cooperation, and responsibility in order to avoid accidents.
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Malaga police have carried out 2,227 checks on dogs and handed out 443 fines for the animals not being registered: Officers from the Local Police in Malaga have carried out the checks to encourage responsible ownership of dogs. As well as the checks to make sure the animals were registered, police handed out fines based on the analysis of stool samples, stating that of the 171 samples analysed, 25 have tested positive, allowing officers to identify the animals´ owners who don’t pick up after their dog. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/23/2227-checks-on-dogs-in-malaga/

OTHER

ZOOM was down for many users on Monday: For about 12 hours yesterday afternoon/evening, many ZOOM users were experiencing problems. Some were unable to log in, others with problems streaming. The problems have reportedly been fixed. Source: https://downdetector.com/status/zoom/

GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk: General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace battery modules in all the vehicles.
GM said owners should limit charging to 90% of battery capacity. The Bolts, including a new SUV, also should be parked outdoors until the modules are replaced. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/technology-joe-biden-business-health-environment-and-nature-bbe51b0c8e644c4448d634fc3c0f3461

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DigameXtra No. 2041 Monday, August 23rd, 2021

On August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 By Naythan

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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What’s On

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open once again, so do pop in.
Trips
*September*
-3rd – Trip to Gibraltar €15pp includes €1 for the driver
-17th – A trip to Mini Hollywood with buffet lunch. 51€pp includes coach fare, entrance, buffet lunch and drivers gratuity
*October*
-08th – Trip to Gibraltar €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
–15th – A trip to Guadix to visit the Cave houses and trip on a wally train. The day will include a visit to a cave church, an ancient cave, an inhabited cave and finally the viewpoint – all with audio in English. Price €22.50pp includes coach, train fare and drivers gratuity.
-29th – IKEA/Guzman Garden Centre €14pp
*November*
-5th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-26th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre €15pp
*December*
-3rd – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-23rd – 27th Christmas break. 4* Hotel Bahia in Almunecar. Call for details.
*The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or
email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Baron Rojo Band: Friday 3SEP 10pm, Plaza de Toros, Estepona
Tickets €25+svc chg. at https://www.tickentradas.com/eventos/baron-rojo-plaza-toros-estepona-2021

Liquid Lunch Band: Live at Venta el Charco, Friday 27AUG 9pm, Los Romanes, Vinuela. Res & Info 952554540

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar, Events: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – “Our Shop” is open with ladies and men’s fashions and household goods. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Every Monday – Craft Group. The craft group will be making cards in various styles including Iris paper folding and Decoupage and other projects. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Come along to learn how to knit or crochet. New members are very welcome. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre.
-Every Wednesday – Art Group. Helps each other with various forms of art, water colours, pastels. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Fridays – Coffee Morning. Enjoy homemade cakes and a beverage in our lovely shady garden. Inside seating is also available. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Thursday 16th- Excursion to Gibraltar. We are organizing our trip to Gibraltar again. Ticket price 16 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 14 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS/ European ID Card required.
-Wednesday 22nd – AGM and friends lunch at the Centre and we would appreciate it if you could attend as we will be discussing the future of Lux Mundi. Afterwards meet at the Eclipse restaurant in La Caleta for lunch. All are invited to attend the lunch even though they are unable to attend the AGM. Please book your lunch at the Centre as tables have to be reserved at the restaurant. AGM time 13.00 and at the restaurant 14.00.
-Thursday 30th – Ecumenical prayer for the Season of Creation 2021. At the British Cemetery in Malaga. Time 19.00. This year’s theme is “A home for all? Renewing the Okios of God”. Okios is the Greek word for “home” or “household”. Christians from all denominations are welcome to join the prayer at this beautiful and significant site
-Friday 24th – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 20.45. Date and time to be confirmed later.
*Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334
E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org

Services Wanted/Offered

CycleNerja: Bike Rental and Cycle Hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa, large snack menu including some tasty vegetarian choices & many Dutch treats: Indoor and terrace seating.
Location- Mid-block on the west side of BLQ 8, Urb. Costa de Oro, Torrox Costa. From the beach paseo, turn in by the China shop, walk up past the sports bar on your right side to the next terrace full of tables & chairs. Yfke will be waiting to greet you. This is very close to the Torrox Costa Monday Market, so be sure to come by while you are in the neighborhood. MAP
August opening hours- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1200 to 1800
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Tony’s Butchers- Nerja:
Beef / Lamb / Pork / Poultry
Sausages&Bacon / Mixed Meat Boxes
Come by the shop or order online. Delivery available.
Visit our website for offerings, prices and order form.
Shop hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm.
Saturday 9am-2pm.
Closed Sunday & Monday
-We deliver from Nerja along the coast to Estepona, the rest of mainland Spain we deliver by special courier next day delivery.
-We can deliver to a friend or family member and can add a gift message at no extra cost.
-Special orders welcome.
-Cash, cards and Paypal accepted.
-Mention you saw this on DigameXtra for a 5% discount!
Address: C. Ruperto Andúez, 29780 Nerja, Málaga
Phone: +34 951730422
Website: https://www.tonysbutchers.shop/
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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RULE CHANGE– Re-submissions of “For Sale/Rent” Posts.
Old Rule:
*Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 1 month before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.
New Rule:
*Sale/Rental items previously posted must wait 7 days before re-submitting, and the price must have been lowered by at least 20%.

BluCee Real Estate:
Static caravan for sale on a popular site on the Costa del Sol, priced at €24,500. For more information and to take a 360° tour of this mobile home please click on the following link –
https://www.blucee.com/index.php/property/static-caravan-for-sale/
For more information please contact us at info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria and now with an office in Nerja.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact detail are shown here every day.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Pikolin Double bed vgc with good quality base available for collection Tuesday evening 24th only. 135 x 190cms Price 90€
-Beautiful large low coffee table been stripped back and waxed. Measurements Width 148cms Depth 95cms Height 45cms Price 75€
-Chest of drawers with 2 matching bedside units Measurements 92 x 44 x 84cms 50 x 33 x 50cms Price 160€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, Three Items:
-Padel Shoes, mens, size 45, Joma brand – master 1000. Worn a few times. In good condition. €15
-Sink and faucet €25
-TP-link Wi-Fi range extender TL-WA850RE, 300Mbps, never used €20
contact 680791498 on WhatsApp
or email atkinsondotmollieatgmaildotcom
Mollie, Cútar

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for Car Clean Malaga: Warren and his crew did a great job with our Fiat Doblo. They thoroughly cleaned the inside and outside and the car looks beautiful. Their attention to detail was excellent, he even stiched up my car seat. It was no small job because the car was very dirty. We highly reccomend Car Cean Malaga if you are looking to have your car cleaned and detailed.
Contact Car Clean Malaga: 0034 618 346 098
Mollie, Cutar atkinsondotmollieatgmaildotcom
Car Clean Malaga is a DigameXtra sponsor so their contact info can be seen everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

Seeking Recommendations: I am looking for recommendations for the following services in Torrox.
-Double glazed windows and fitting
-Indoor painting
-Construction of a pergola either wood or concrete
-Outdoor tiling
-Outdoor painting
Deborah, Torrox, Dssp@btinternet.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia’s rate stands at 356.01, down 15 points in 24 hours: {Translated, summary} Updated:
-On Saturday 21 August, Andalusia recorded a total of 2,623 cases of coronavirus, 663 fewer than those reported seven days ago.
-It recorded 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, six more than those recorded a week ago. As for the 21 deaths, Seville and Malaga have recorded six deaths, followed by Almeria with three, while Cadiz, Cordoba and Jaen have recorded two deaths. Granada and Huelva have had no deaths in 24 hours.
-The cumulative incidence rate of the community has dropped 15 points compared to the previous day to stand at 356.01, which also represents a decrease of 138 points compared to the rate released a week ago.
-By provinces, Seville once again continues to have the highest number of cases with 893, followed by Cadiz with 368, Malaga with 363, Granada with 246, Jaen with 216, Huelva with 202, Almeria with 188 and Cordoba with 147.
-Andalusia has recorded a drop in the number of hospitalised patients, bringing the total to 1,257; 30 fewer in one day, and 159 fewer than seven days ago, while the number of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) rose to 228 after two consecutive days of decline.
-Malaga is the province with the most hospitalised patients with 379 and 63 ICU patients, followed by Seville with 287 and 46 ICU patients, Cadiz with 133 and 31 ICU patients, Granada with 128 and 23 ICU patients, Cordoba with 97 and 24 ICU patients, Jaen with 91 and nine ICU patients, Almeria with 74 and 23 ICU patients, and Huelva with 68 and nine ICU patients. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

SPAIN

Alicante couple arrested for performing rituals with illegal psychotropic substances: As part of the Guardia Civil’s ‘Operation Bufox’, officers have arrested a 42 and 38-year-old couple in Callosa del Segura, Alicante, who had been performing rituals with illegal psychotropic substances, such as ayahuasca or bufo toad scales. Officers seized five jars of ayahuasca, another of Psychotria Viridis, three more of powdered coca leaf, three small bags of St. John’s wort, 30 grams of marijuana, and hashish, among other substances, such as 50 grams of bufo toad flakes. Photo:Guardia Civil. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/22/alicante-couple-arrested-for-performing-rituals-with-illegal-psychotropic-substances/

MALAGA

Nerja/Torrox TRAFFIC ALERT from the Ayuntamiento de Torrox:
-La Vuelta Cyclista to Spain will return to Torrox on Tuesday, August 24, in its tenth stage, traveling 190,2 km from Roquettes de Mar to Corner of Victory.
-The platoon is expected to pass through the former N-340, trained by Calaceite from Nerja, through El Peñoncillo, Torrox Costa and El Morche between 15:45 and 16:30 hours, so starting at 15:15 total or partial cuts will be made of the tracks that are connected along the journey. Around 15 pm the previous caravan will pass.
-Neighbors and visitors are advised that, to the extent possible, do not use the vehicle at that time, and to foresee any traffic inconveniences that may occur. Source: https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/posts/1792150137625733

UK

Queen ‘orders’ aides to “lawyer up” for fightback against Sussexes: Sources say the ‘exasperated’ Queen, 95, has told palace officials to ‘lawyer up’ with libel experts after ‘repeated attacks’ on the Royal Family from the US-based Sussexes. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9915571/Queen-orders-senior-Palace-aides-lawyer-plan-legal-fightback-against-Harry-Meghan.html

EUROPE

EU Member States Advised to Facilitate Entry Restrictions for Travellers From Parts of Spain (including Andalucia), Starting From This Week: The majority of the Spanish territory has gone from dark red into red in maps published weekly by the EU Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The change in colour means that it is still unsafe to travel to Spain due to the current COVID-19 infection rates in this country, but yet, it is safer than last week. According to the EU common approach on travel measures, all Member States should require persons travelling from ‘dark red’ areas to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test and undergo quarantine upon arrival.
-Currently, only the following Spanish regions remain coloured in dark red: Andalusia, Extremadura, Basque & La Rioja. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-member-states-advised-to-facilitate-entry-restrictions-for-travellers-from-spain-starting-from-this-week/

SPORTS

Tennis News- ATP Cincinnati, Alexander Zverev performs comeback to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas: Heading to Cincinnati with a miserable 0-6 score, Alexander Zverev turned the tables this week and reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, facing Andrey Rublev in the ninth Masters 1000 final. Alexander toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 after two hours and 41 minutes, overcoming physical issues and a 5-3 deficit in the decider to cross the finish line first and beat the Greek for the third time in their ninth meeting. Full article: https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/On_the_ATP_results_with/101427/atp-cincinnati-alexander-zverev-performs-comeback-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas/

Boxing News- Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision: Ugás beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/sports-boxing-manny-pacquiao-c001d0536b051394aef84b0e9b3d71ee

OTHER

Everly Brothers star Don Everly, known for hits such as Bye Bye Love, dies aged 84: Don Everly, the last surviving member of the rock ‘n’ roll duo The Everly Brothers, has died at his home in Nashville at the age of 84. The rock ‘n’ roll star is known for hits including “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”. A spokesman for his family confirmed he had died but did not say what his cause of death was. Full article: https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/everly-brothers-star-don-everly-dies-1162352

Google is shutting down the Android Auto phone app:
Instead, Android users can try the Google Assistant driving mode. A statement from Google shared with 9to5Google confirms this plan. “Google Assistant driving mode is our next evolution of the mobile driving experience,” the statement reads. “For the people who use Android Auto in supported vehicles, that experience isn’t going away. For those who use the on-phone experience (Android Auto mobile app), they will be transitioned to Google Assistant driving mode. Starting with Android 12, Google Assistant driving mode will be the built-in mobile driving experience. We have no further details to share at this time.” Full article: https://www.engadget.com/android-auto-phone-app-shutting-down-130020711.html

NASA released a stunning image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope depicting a spiral galaxy 68 million light-years away from Earth: The spiral galaxy is known as NGC 1385 and is located in the constellation Fornax — the Latin word for “furnace,” according to a NASA blog. Described by the agency as “jewel-bright,” the image was captured using Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3, which is considered to be the telescope’s “workhorse camera” due to its reliability.
Photo:ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Lee & PHANGS-HST Team
Full article: https://futurism.com/the-byte/hubble-furnace-galaxy

Astronomy Monday- A ‘Blue Moon’ With Jupiter And Summer’s Brightest Star: Since it’s the third of four full Moons this summer season, it’s technically termed a “Blue Moon” by astronomers, but as you’ll see, it will turn from orange to yellow, not blue, as it rises into the night sky. It will be sharing the sky with a very bright Jupiter nearby, see pic below.
Monday, August 23, 2021: A full ‘Blue Moon’. Here’s a chance to see, at dusk and in the east, the exquisite sight of a rising full Moon. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2021/08/21/a-blue-moon-with-jupiter-and-summers-brightest-star-what-you-can-see-in-the-night-sky-this-week/

Rain Has Been Reported On Greenland’s Ice Sheet Summit For The First Time Ever: For the first time in recorded history, rain fell on and off for 13 hours on the highest point of Greenland’s ice sheet, 3,216 meters (10,551 feet) above sea level, on August 14. The rain lasted for several hours and air temperatures remained above freezing for about nine hours, as reported by the National Science Foundation’s Summit Station.
This is the third time in less than a decade, and the latest date in the year on record, where the temperature was above the freezing point of water and precipitation involved wet snow. Previous melting events took place in 2019 and 2012. Using ice core data, scientists have estimated the last melting event at the ice cap top took place in the late 1800s. Full article: https://www.iflscience.com/environment/rain-reported-on-greenland-ice-sheet-summit-for-the-first-time-ever/

Apple Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Their iPhones: iPhone users have put up with a lot in recent months but the company’s new CSAM detection system has proved to be a lightning rod of controversy that stands out from all the rest. And if you were thinking of quitting your iPhone over it, a shocking new report might just push you over the edge.
In a new editorial published by The Washington Post, a pair of researchers who spent two years developing a CSAM (child sexual abuse material) detection system similar to the one Apple plans to install on users’ iPhones, iPads and Macs next month, have delivered an unequivocal warning: it’s dangerous.
This has been the predominant fear regarding Apple’s CSAM initiative. The goal of the technology to reduce child abuse is indisputably important but the potential damage that could come from hackers and governments manipulating a system designed to search your iCloud photos and report abusive content, is clear to all.
And recent history doesn’t bode well. Last month, revelations about the Pegasus project exposed a global business which had been successfully hacking iPhones for years and selling their technology to foreign governments for surveillance of anti-regime activists, journalists, and political leaders from rival nations. With access to Apple technology designed to scan and flag the iCloud photos of a billion iPhone owners, this could go a lot further.
Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/08/21/apple-iphone-warning-ios-15-csam-privacy-upggrade-ios-macos-ipados-security/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 – Closed on Sundays

On August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 By Naythan

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DigameXtra Summer Schedule – No Sunday Issues

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

Churches & Worship

New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
Directions: Click Here https://goo.gl/maps/KvNCimhrsYdH298r9
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/El-Puente-Christian-Fellowship-105285888299225/or please contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com. For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection!).

St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: www.stgeorgemalaga.org & Facebook

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2040 Saturday, August 21st, 2021

On August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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What’s On

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International Foodtruck Xperience a Torrox Costa: {Translation} In addition to the dining area there will be live performances every night, between Thursday 26th and Sunday, August 29, which will be held at Av El Faro. Expect Argentinean empanadas, Mexican food, fried chicken, hamburgers, German sausages and traditional Cuban cuisine.
-On this occasion, six chefs on wheels of the best street food will be in charge of bringing us a wide gastronomic proposal for all tastes, adding vegetarian options, which are increasingly in demand among the public attending this type of event.
-The music, which always accompanies the Foodtruck Experience, will be provided by Los Ejecutivos on Thursday; on Friday Estrella and Alex will perform in a first session, followed by Mayka Lavera Band; on the stage on Saturday there will also be two performances, Leyla and Honky Tonk Cats; finally, on Sunday the music will be provided by Supernova. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/torrox/vuelven-sabores-internacionales-foodtruck-xperience-torrox-costa/20210820142502042754.html

Dana & Gianni in concert: Saturday 21st of August, Dana & Gianni return to the Live Bar, Avenida Europa 3 Torrox Costa, by popular demand, after the great success of last week. The duo, for the occasion, will offer different songs from last week.
The concert starts at 10pm. To reserve a table the number is: +34 653 35 13 14
If you want to follow the duo on facebook: @danaegianni
Dana & Gianni are also available for concerts for private events and parties. (dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain
New Weekly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage.
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number PIC

Car Clean Malaga:
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.

MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours.
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
www.englishnurse.net

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
Free delivery for orders more than 36€ in Spain
International shipping to UK, EU, CANADA and USA available
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @moonetteskincare
Google – please search ‘Moonette’ to get to our page.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es

For Sale: Dining Room Table with 6 chairs. Drop leaf table in wood and steel. Chairs stack under table which is on wheels and easily movable. 30 euros. In good condition. Buyer collects. William, Torrox Costa. Tel:635137617.
wogilvie4@gmail.com

Wanted to rent / borrow: Standup Paddle. I would like to rent or borrow a standup paddle for the time 30/08 till 07/09/21 as my family is visiting, very keen on using one. I live in Torrox Costa, (Penoncillo Beach)
Contact me via email or whatsapp: giselagoebes@gmx.de, 0049 152 0389 1962

Recommendations & Requests

La Vuelta: The Vuelta cycle race, Stage 10, will be passing through our towns next Tuesday, 24th. Starting at Roquetas de Mar and finishing at Rincon. Mainly on the coast road, it will pass through Motril, before reaching Nerja/Torrox Costa around 3pm, then turning inland at Velez for a very hilly climb to over 600metres, finishing with a steep descent to Rincon. Info in English at http://www.lavuelta.es/en/overall-route
John. Torrox Park. jdelucchiATgmailD0Tcom

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Incidence rate continues to decline and Health records 12.450 new infections: {Translation, summary} Updated: 20AUG21, 21:45
– The incidence rate of 14 days has recorded this Friday, a new drop-off, other 15,38 points, and now stands in the 345,18 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. With more than 100 points from a week ago.
-The Ministry of Health has reported 12.450 new infections in the past 24 hours, a slight uptick with respect to the Thursday, when it is reported 12.445 new cases.
-The authorities have also been notified 132 deaths. This week, specifically on Thursday and Friday, it reached a peak of deaths of this fifth wave, with 144 deaths per day reported. Since the beginning of the health crisis, 83,136 people have died from COVID. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/tasa-incidencia-sigue-descenso-sanidad-registra-12-450-nuevos-contagios_1_8234268.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia adds 2,651 positives, 21 deaths and the rate drops to 371.2: {Translation} Updated: 20AUG21, 13:38
-On Friday 20 August, Andalusia recorded a total of 2,651 cases of coronavirus, 620 more than the previous day and a lower figure than the 3,687 reported on the same day last week, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Families, which recorded 21 deaths, nine fewer than on Thursday and seven more than seven days ago (14).
-On the other hand, the cumulative incidence rate of the community has fallen for the sixteenth time after chaining 33 days of consecutive increases and stands at 371.2 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, 19.6 points less in 24 hours and 139.2 points less in a week.
-The 2,651 of this Friday are higher than the 2,031 of this Thursday and the 1,126 of this Wednesday, after the 3,303 of this Tuesday, the 1,768 of this Monday (48 hours), the 3,286 positive of this Saturday and the 3,687 of last Friday.
-By provinces, Seville once again continues to have the most cases with 723, followed by Malaga with 481, Cadiz with 412, Granada with 264, Huelva with 230, Jaen with 195, Almeria with 186 and Cordoba with 160.
-As for the 21 deaths, six occurred in Seville, four in Cadiz, three in Cordoba and another three in Malaga, two in Granada and Almeria, respectively, and one in Jaen. Huelva is the only province with no deaths. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/991137/andalucia-suma-2651-positivos-21-muertes-y-la-tasa-baja-hasta-3712/

Covid Malaga- Malaga puts its rate below 400 for the first time in a month and a half: {Translation, summary} Updated: 20AUG21, 2:07pm
-The province of Malaga places this Friday its rate below 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for the first time in a month and a half, at 390.8 accumulated in the last 14 days. The provincial figure is lower than that of the capital, which, although still down, stands at 466.1, compared to 508.8 on Thursday. This has come after 17 consecutive days of falls which have been particularly significant this week.
-Even so, in the last two days, the coronavirus has left slight upturns in the number of new cases. This Friday, 481 positive cases were reported, compared to 335 on Thursday and 188 on Wednesday. But this is almost half the number reported a week ago (810). In addition, there have been three deaths in the last 24 hours.
-On the other hand, the pressure on care continues to fall. There are currently 386 bedridden with Covid in the province, which translates into a decrease of 15 people compared to the previous day. Of these, 60 are in a more serious condition in the ICU, eight less. However, according to the daily report of the Consejería de Salud y Familias, 29 people have been hospitalised in the last few hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-tasa-debajo-400-primera-vez-mes_0_1603340240.html

Covid Axarquia- Velez-Malaga and the Axarquia District downgraded to high risk after reducing its rate to below 250 cases: {Translation, summary} Updated: 20AUG21
-Andalusian Regional Government has reported 39 new cases of coronavirus infection in Axarquia in the last 24 hours. The number of infections has increased compared to the 32 reported on Thursday and 28 on Wednesday, but is much lower than the 119 cases confirmed on Tuesday.
-In total, 218 positive cases have been reported this week, continuing the downward trend of the fifth wave after the 390 detected last week and 543 a fortnight ago.
-In addition, this Friday the region has not recorded any deaths due to COVID-19.
-With regard to new positives in the last 24 hours, there have been: 15 in Vélez-Málaga; 14 in Rincón de la Victoria; 3 in Nerja; 2 in Algarrobo; and 1 in Torrox, Cómpeta, Riogordo, Sayalonga and Sedella.
-The incidence in the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) is 239.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 22.9 points less than yesterday Thursday (262.1) and 144 points lower than a week ago (383.2). The district is back to high risk after reducing its coronavirus incidence to below 250 cases.
-It should also be noted that Velez-Malaga has dropped this Friday to high risk, with an incidence rate of 229.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. The downward trend in the impact of the virus has been consolidated in recent days (it had an incidence of 252.5 cases on Thursday, 253.7 on Wednesday, 296.2 on Tuesday and 352.1 last Friday). Meanwhile, the other coastal municipalities of the Axarquia remain at extreme risk: Torrox (295.4), Rincon de la Victoria (293.2), Algarrobo (289.8) and Nerja (264.9). Source, Spanish:
https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga-y-el-distrito-de-la-axarquia-bajan-a-riesgo-alto-tras-reducir-su-tasa-por-debajo-de-los-250-casos/

GRANADA

Opera legend Placido Domingo confirmed to perform in Motril:
Luisa Garcia Chamorro, the mayor of the Granada province of Motril, has proudly announced that the City Council has confirmed the historical performance of opera legend, Placido Domingo, as part of the celebrations in March 2022, to mark the 140th anniversary of the Calderon Theatre. Photo:CNN. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/20/opera-legend-placido-domingo-confirmed-to-perform-in-motril/

UK

UK approves Regeneron/Roche antibody cocktail for COVID-19:
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said clinical trial data shows the drug Ronapreve could help prevent infection, help resolve symptoms of severe COVID-19 infection and reduce the chances of hospitalisation. Ronapreve, known as REGEN-COV in the United States, can be taken via injection or infusion. It binds tightly to the coronavirus at the lining of the respiratory system and prevents it from gaining access to cells of the respiratory system, the MHRA said.
Ronapreve belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies which mimic natural antibodies produced by the body to fight off infections. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uk-regulator-approves-first-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-covid-19-2021-08-20/

SPORTS

Tennis News- No. 2 Naomi Osaka Stunned by Wild Card Jil Teichmann at Western & Southern Open: Wild card Jil Teichmann stunned Naomi Osaka on Thursday at the Western & Southern Open, coming from behind after dropping the opening set to earn a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory and move to the quarterfinals.
Full article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10010696-no-2-naomi-osaka-stunned-by-wild-card-jil-teichmann-at-western-southern-open

Bicycle Racing News- Victory at Tour de l’Ain gives Storer vital confidence for Vuelta a España win: A big boost to his self-confidence gained through his first-ever pro wins at the Tour de l’Ain last month helped Michael Storer (Team DSM) claim an even bigger prize on stage 7 at the Vuelta a España on Friday.
Storer described the last part of the stage, with himself, Sivakov, Andreas Kron (Lotto Soudal) and Verona all factors in the game as “super complicated and super tactical. It wasn’t just about who was strongest, you have to follow the right wheels as well,” he said. “You can’t plan the last five or eight kilometres of a race like that you have to do it off feeling. Full article: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/victory-at-tour-de-lain-gives-storer-vital-confidence-for-vuelta-win/

OTHER

New England preps for 1st hurricane in 30 years with Henri: New Englanders bracing for their first direct hit by a hurricane in 30 years began hauling boats out of the water and taking other precautions Friday as Tropical Storm Henri barreled toward the Northeast coast.
-Henri was expected to intensify into a hurricane by Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Impacts could be felt in New England states by Sunday, including on Cape Cod, which is teeming with tens of thousands of summer tourists.
-Thursday marked exactly 30 years since Hurricane Bob came ashore in Rhode Island as a Category 2 storm, killing at least 17 people and leaving behind more than $1.5 billion worth of damage. Bob, which left streets in coastal towns littered with boats blown free of their moorings, left hundreds of thousands without power and water for days. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/environment-and-nature-hurricanes-e254e135cc70c6eb62c51f9bca740059

FBI Insiders Tell Reuters News the Violence at Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Was Not Centrally Coordinated by Far-right Groups or Prominent Supporters of then-President Donald: The FBI has found scant evidence that the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was the result of an organized plot to overturn the presidential election result, according to four current and former law enforcement officials.
Though federal officials have arrested more than 570 alleged participants, the FBI at this point believes the violence was not centrally coordinated by far-right groups or prominent supporters of then-President Donald Trump, according to the sources, who have been either directly involved in or briefed regularly on the wide-ranging investigations. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exclusive-fbi-finds-scant-evidence-us-capitol-attack-was-coordinated-sources-2021-08-20/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2039 Friday, August 20th, 2021

On August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Mercado Artesanal: Friday night 7pm – 11pm. El Zoco, Nerja. Lots of fine items on display and a bar for refreshments. Please support your local markets if you want them to survive in these difficult times!
Info: Ann, Tel & WhatsApp: 0032495791482.

El Morche Event: XXX Festival Fandangos Güi, which will be held this coming Saturday 21 AUG, starting at 21.30 hours on the esplanade of the river Güi.
“This is the only and last place where there remains this typical dance, for more than two centuries, in our area. These traditional fandangos, a mixture of dance, song and touch of guitar, are among the oldest folklore from malaga…” Translated from: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/morche-esencia-fandango-20210818162105-nt.html
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Nerja Municipal Exhibition Hall: Now hosting the exhibition “In Love” by the Belarusian artist, Irina Barkovskaya. It will be open until August 28th, from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm to 10pm. The exhibition has the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Spain. FB link

Rincon de la Victoria announces Zarzuela Festival: {Translation} The festival, a “Fusion of Cultural Music, Drama and Dance,” will take place August 27 & 28. This year will offer two works. The approximate duration of each show is an hour and a half. The shows will start at 10 pm and tickets can be purchased at Calasur Travel at Calle Granada, 10 Rincon de la Victoria, for €15 euros, or at the box office for €18. For more information, contact 951 501 097.

Services Wanted/Offered

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

Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant, Torrox Costa! NEW HOURS
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. New Hours for Summer: Wednesday thru Sunday 8pm till close. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Lunch available by reservation only. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Staycations at CASA MAGEL
Hot Days Are Here – Lovely sparkling pool
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B
A Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers available on request for future dates.
Bring a couple of friends and enjoy relaxing in a safe environment. Or on your own and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The heatwave is here, and we fill up quickly. So relaxing in our renovated pool and garden.
Our special offers are on again this year,
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing an en suite room 130€.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€.
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for a double en suite room. Book over 5 days and get a discount.
Casa Magel is situated 1 km from the typical Spanish town of Valle De Abdalajis first founded in Roman times when it was called Nescania.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are lots of walking routes. We are not far from El Chorro with the famous Caminito Del Rey, also Ardales lakes which are stunning.
Not far in the other direction, you will find The Wolf Park a real experience to see wolves in their natural environment. Also nearby is Antequera a wonderful town for sightseeing, 27 churches, the old castle, lovers leap mountain and a spectacular bullring besides the many shops and restaurants.
A place not to be missed is El Torcal an amazing site of rock formations formed over 2 million years ago.
Or you can just relax around our refurbished pool with a fully equipped kitchen, bar & BBQ area with limited drinks & snacks available, or bring your own. The food is great, the views stunning, beds are comfy and the hosts are friendly.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com.
Contact: casamagel@yahoo.com ; Phone – 722879503

Malagalingo: Because we know a language is not only learned in the classroom, come and learn SPANISH with us with all our OUT-OF-SCHOOL FREE ACTIVITIES and to know our little big family.
You are invited to your FIRST FREE LESSON in our OUTDOOR TERRACE or ONLINE
Call or write us whenever you want to book
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com

Service wanted: Need a chiropodist to visit an elderly lady and cut her toenails urgently. Torrox Costa, Angela
angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Solid oak sideboard in good condition. 3 cupboards and 4 drawers so lots of storage space. 1.83x46x81cms. €150 ono. Buyer collects. William, Torrox Costa. Tel: 635137617 ; wogilvie4@gmail.com

For Sale, 2 items plus 1 FREE item:
-Barbell + 4×10kg and 2× 20kg cast iron weights €165 Ono
-A haircurler/ straigtener bought in UK last year 1 time used only with obsidian wand. Was 80£ now 30€ Ono
-FREE- a large bag of second hand clothes
Call or telegram 643122934 Mari

Free to collect: Used manual reclining chair. Comfy and in good working order although showing slight wear on front of armrests. Will require two strong/fit individuals to carry down flight of stairs and on to vehicle. Currently located on my first floor terrace, village house in Los Iberos, Vélez Málaga.
Email kidinspain@gmail.com or Tel/WhatsApp 616639831. Ask for Julie / Anne. Donation to charity appreciated but not essential.

For Sale: 2x Reconditioned Apple Mini PCs, €100 each
Features: The best of 2 worlds, a solid Apple built device with the high performance / high security of a Linux operating system. These are a perfect low cost alternative for anyone considering abandoning Windows or who wants to explore Linux.
-Operating system is MX Linux (not MacOS). If you can use an Android smartphone or Windows 10, then this operating system will be easy to use. MX Linux is like a cross between the two. And all your software is free!
-1.83 GHz Intel 64bit processor
-2 MB RAM, fully tested at 100%. Linux runs fine on lower RAM than Win/Mac. You will be surprised how fast these little boxes are!
-80 GB hard drive, reconditioned. For large data storage plug in a USB flash drive or external HDD.
-Slot-loading 8X single-layer DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive
-Intel GMA950 graphics processor. The DVI video output supports full HD digital resolutions up to 1920×1200. VGA output (using the provided adapter) supports full HD analog resolutions as high as 1920×1080.
-Built-in wifi 2.5/5Ghz
–DVI & VGA video outputs, four USB 2.0 ports, combined “optical digital audio input/audio line in” and combined “optical digital audio output/headphone” minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. NO HDMI, you can buy a DVI to HDMI converter from Amazon for under €10 if needed.
-90 day hardware guaranty
-Cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply.
-Buyer must provide the display, keyboard and mouse. Designed for use with standard displays or TVs, but not 28″+ big screen TVs. I can set system and keyboard language to any language you want. Currently in UK English.
-Well suited for all the basics with familiar apps like Chrome & Firefox browsers, VLC Media Player, Adobe Reader and Libre Office. Plays streams and Youtube videos in 720p quality without buffering, depending on your internet speed of course. Great first computer for kids- using the easily replaced external keyboard & mouse, common childrens laptop disasters don’t break the computer! Spanish public schools use Linux for computer assisted teaching, so MX Linux will be familiar to students, and will run any apps they need for school.
-MX Linux is currently the most popular version of Linux, based on Debian Linux, and is similar to Windows 10 in layout so intuitive for most users. Try before you buy. Buyer collects in Torrox Costa.
Contact DoctorLaptop by email
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Recommendations & Requests

Fakebook Dis-Info Returns: FB is again being flooded with posts to local and regional “Info Pages”, by supposed experts, spreading false info. These posts are on a variety of subjects: Covid, Rental Laws, Medical Advice, etc. If someone posts, claiming to be an expert, but provides no evidence proving that they really are an expert, such as a link to their business website, then they may be claiming false credentials. True professionals are proud of their status and should be more than willing to share proof of it. Also, if someone posts a supposed fact, but provides no link to a website confirming the fact, it can not be trusted. Healthy skepticism is the best attitude to take when on Fakebook. And asking on FB for legal, technical or medical advice is just plain stupid. Instead, ask for referrals to an expert on the subject. Then contact that expert directly for advice. -Ed.

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia: {Translation} Updated 19/08/2021, 17:40
-Andalusia marks this Thursday a cumulative incidence rate of 390 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants at two weeks. This is 210 points less than the maximum reached in this wave just a fortnight ago, when it was close to 600 points. The drop, of 35 percent, shows that the fifth wave is on its way to becoming history.
-The reason for this drop in incidence is the decrease in the number of reported infections. Thus, this Thursday Andaulcía records 2,031 cases of Covid-19, almost 1,700 less than on the same day last week. Although this week’s data may have been altered by the bank holidays on Monday, it can be seen that the number of infections remains below 2,000, except for one day. The trend until last week, however, was for the figures to be well over 3,000.
-By provinces, Seville once again continues to have the most cases with 514, followed by Malaga with 335, Cadiz with 291, Granada with 258, Cordoba with 178, Jaen with 170, Huelva with 143 and Almeria with 142.
-At this point in the fifth wave, only the death toll has yet to fall. Deaths continue to be reported by the dozens and this Thursday there are 30 Covid fatalities in the community. This brings the total death toll from the pandemic to 10,645.
-Of the 30 deaths, more than half (16) have occurred in the province of Seville, followed by Almeria, Granada and Malaga with four each and two in Cordoba. Cádiz, Huelva and Jaén are the provinces with no deaths.
-In hospitals, the situation is improving for another day. Thus, this Thursday there are 1,351 admitted by Covid in Andalusia, 69 less than yesterday. In the ICU there are 229, a dozen less than the previous day. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-reducido-mas-200-puntos-incidencia-covid-semanas-202108191222_noticia.html

Covid Spain- Ministry of Health adds 144 Covid deaths in Spain, for the second consecutive day: In the latest 24-hour period, the country registered 11,956 positive coronavirus tests while the cumulative incidence rate fell to 378. Although the fifth wave is in remission, for the second consecutive day, another 144 deaths were added this Wednesday (18 August).
However, the number of new infections and the cumulative incidence rates have improved, which should lead to the death toll dropping. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/19/ministry-health-adds-covid-20210819093951.html

SPAIN

Spanish experts warn of ‘plague’ of black flies after the heat wave: After the first heat wave of summer 2021, which saw temperatures rise above 40 degrees in many parts of Spain, another phenomenon has arrived in the country in the form of a ‘plague’ of black flies.
That is the claim of experts from the country’s National Association of Environmental Health Companies (Anecpla) that warns of the increase in the black fly population, especially on riverbanks, where it reproduces.
This insect does not sting, it bites tearing the skin and it is extremely painful. According to Anecpla, this fly, measuring just six millimetres long, “in a swarm can kill mice or birds and, in the case of people, its attack usually causes swelling and wounds that can last more than a week.” The bite of a black fly can lead to “very alarming infections and allergic reactions, which in some cases require hospitalisation”, explains the general director of the National Association of Environmental Health Companies, Jorge Galvan. Photo:Bayradio. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/19/spanish-experts-warn-plague-20210819114002.html

MALAGA

Rincon de la Victoria announces further 1,250 parking spaces to improve transport: Councillor for Security, Borja Ortiz, said that beyond the usual parking areas, there will be further parking spaces in Huerta Julian and in Parque Victoria
In addition, the City Council will offer two floors of the underground Public Parking in Plaza de la Constitucion to residents and visitors for free from 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday August 24.
The council will set up a shuttle to the Victoria Park area that will connect that parking area with the centre of the municipality. This shuttle service will be free. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/19/rincon-de-la-victoria-announces-further-1250-parking-spaces-to-improve-transport/

SEVILLE

There are already three people infected with the West Nile Virus in Seville, of which two remain hospitalized: {Translation}
-The outbreak of the Nile virus in the province of Seville has now reached three people, as announced by the Andalusian Health Service, two of whom remain hospitalised in the Virgen del Rocío Hospital.
-The 73-year-old woman from Coria del Río, who was diagnosed last Wednesday, has now been joined by another 69-year-old woman, also from Coria del Río, who has tested positive and is also hospitalised.
-However, none of these people are in an intensive care unit (ICU).
-The third person with Nile Virus is a 63-year-old resident of Villamanrique de la Condesa, although she is at home, according to sources from the Regional Ministry of Health.
-Thus, the Nile virus has so far affected three people, while last year it affected several dozen, of whom up to six died from meningoencephalitis, a disease for which there is no vaccine so far for humans but there is for horses, mammals that suffer from the bites of the insect that transmits the virus.
-This is after the 2020 outbreak resulted in a total of 76 cases – 40 confirmed and 36 probable – with 71 of these cases in Andalusia and five in Extremadura. Within the 71 Andalusian cases, the province of Seville accounted for 57 cases, especially in the area of Coria and Puebla del Río, including six deaths; and 14 cases corresponded to the province of Cádiz, including three deaths. Image:tooelehealth.org. Source article, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/provincia/aljarafe/sevi-tres-personas-infectadas-virus-nilo-sevilla-permanecen-hospitalizadas-202108191728_noticia.html

SPORTS

Inside Formula 1’s biggest ever rule changes- but will the new 2022 regulations actually increase overtaking?: The changes include a complete overhaul of the technical regulations which will visibly alter the way the cars look and, it is hoped, allow for much closer racing between them, with improved overtaking.
-‘The wake’ is the crux of the overtaking issue. When running at speed, F1 cars create turbulent air, which is dispersed outwards so as not to disturb the rear wing. The resulting wake affects the following car by significantly reducing its downforce (which ‘sticks’ cars to the road) and causing vital systems to overheat. It is therefore very difficult to get close enough to attempt an overtaking manoeuvre or even follow another car through corners. The solution was to re-write the technical rules. Full article: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/f1-rules-2022-cars

OTHER

Vaccines Are Less Effective Against Delta—And Pfizer’s Protection Wanes Rapidly—But Are The Best Way To Protect Against Covid, Large Study Finds: While vaccination is still the best way to protect against the delta variant, preliminary research from scientists at the University of Oxford found the shots to be less protective against infection and to lose effectiveness rapidly in the months following vaccination, adding weight to calls to administer booster shots even as many countries have barely begun their vaccination campaigns.
Fully vaccinated people infected with the delta Covid-19 variant still carry the same amount of coronavirus as unvaccinated people, the study found. This is in line with other research and could, the researchers said, make achieving herd immunity “unachievable for emerging variants.” Herd immunity is a threshold of population-level immunity where the virus cannot transmit and spread. If vaccinated people still carry as much virus as unvaccinated people, it means they may be just as able to transmit the virus just as easily. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/08/19/covid-vaccines-less-effective-against-delta-variant-and-pfizers-effectiveness-wanes-rapidly-large-study-finds/

Fakebook’s Illegal Business Practices Exposed AGAIN- FTC says Facebook ‘bought and buried’ rivals in renewed antitrust fight: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission refiled its antitrust case against Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Thursday, accusing it of illegally maintaining monopoly power after the regulator suffered a setback earlier this year when a federal judge threw out its lawsuit against the company.
At 80 pages, the new complaint is significantly longer than the original, 53-page complaint and includes additional data and evidence intended to support the FTC’s contention that Facebook is a monopolist. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-ftc-expected-file-amended-complaint-against-facebook-2021-08-19/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2038 Thursday, August 19th, 2021

On August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Competa Art Walk: Calling all Artists
Competa Art Walk is back on September 17, 18 & 19 2021.
Artists and craftspeople who would be interested in taking part please email the organizers at:
artwalk@gmx.de

Bandits in Canillas: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live at Posada La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida tomorrow night Friday 20th August from 8.30pm.
A bit of blues, a bit of jazz, some Irish, some 60’s, a bit of Beatles, some Rolling Stones, even a bit of Pink Floyd.
To reserve your table call 952 553254 or 609 167127.
Hope to see you there, Rod & Mitch- The Bandits

Bar Atila: Saturday 21st August starting at 9.00pm
Music by Summer Vibes + Special Music Menu
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table and please pre-order meals. Menu on poster.
atilabarpuente@gmail.com or 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
C/ Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel

Bienal de Flamingo de Malaga show: Friday 20 Aug 22:30, at the Constitution Square of Torrox. Flamingo show “A Journey to Memories” with El Chato de Vélez, inside the Malaga Deputation’s Flamenco Art Biennal.
Antonio Torres, El Chato de Vélez, will be accompanied this Friday by Juana ” La Tobala “, with Pedro Sierra on guitar, the piano of Alberto Miras and David “El Pacifier” on percussion. FB link

Fuengirola Marenostrum grounds offers free live music: Until 23 August the space will be open to the public between 8 pm and 2 am with varied gastronomy and leisure activities. Several local groups will pass by the stage to perform.
Source https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/18/fuengirola-marenostrum-grounds-offers-free-live-music/

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Dressing table / hallway unit with glass top with leather handles with matching mirror 85 x 41 x 77cms Mirror 72 x 96cms. Price 95€
-2 matching bedside tables with metal detail and leather handles 45 x 32 x 67cms. Price 70€ the pair
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: TV Box. MAG Box 20 Euros, very good condition
In Nerja. Lars 654477814 Whatsapp

For Sale: Lorenzo guitar. Model No. 17A
Specially made for FCN Music, Tonbridge, England.
Very good condition, and comes complete with a carrying case. 30 euros. Buyer collects, Maria, Competa campo, and directions can be sent. Tel. 643 00 59 83

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News & Articles

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COVID-19

Andalucía adds 37 coronavirus deaths Wednesday, the worst figure for more than three months, 29 more deaths than Tuesday: However, the number of new coronavirus infections reported has dropped to 1,126, down 2,177 compared to the day before.
-By provinces, Seville continues as the one with the most positive tests with 317, followed by Malaga with 188, Huelva with 131, Cadiz with 118, Almeria with 112, Cordoba with 106, Granada with 96 and Jaén with 58.
-The region’s coronavirus cumulative incidence rate has also decreased to 419.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, down 38.2 in 24 hours and some 123.3 fewer in a week.
-As for the 37 deaths, ten were registered in Malaga province, eight each in Seville and Almería, four in Granada, two each in Cadiz, Cordoba and Jaén, and one in Huelva. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202108/18/andalucia-adds-coronavirus-deaths-20210818131302.html

SPAIN

Spain at risk of missing August vaccination target as rate of immunization drive slows: At the current pace – which has dropped by half – the Spanish government will not reach its goal of fully vaccinating 70% of the population until September. This percentage was thought to be needed for herd immunity to be achieved in Spain, but given the emergence of the more-contagious delta variant, it has become a more symbolic target. Experts consider that vaccine coverage of over 80% will be needed, and many doubt whether herd immunity can be achieved at all. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-08-17/spain-at-risk-of-missing-august-vaccination-target-as-rate-of-immunization-drive-slows.html

Contaminated Ice Cream Recall In Spain Expands To Carrefour- supermarket chain withdraws 29 varieties of house-brand contaminated ice cream, in addition to the recent Mars brand ice cream products recalled: Supermarket chain Carrefour has published a list of 29 varieties of own brand ice cream on it’s website that it is proceeding to withdraw from its stores due to contamination with the carcinogenic ethylene oxide, as reported by the Spanish consumer’s organisation, Facua. See list here.
The list includes varieties of cones, tubs, cakes and frozen chocolates of different flavours from the Carrefour brand. Facua claims to have contacted the chain to request that it report on who is the manufacturer of the affected ice creams, but says that they have not received a response “for the moment.” Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/19/spanish-supermarket-chain-withdraws-29-varieties-of-contaminated-ice-cream/

ANDALUCIA

Covid measures in Andalusia- Health raises to six the number of diners at the same table indoors: {Translation, summary} Updated: 18/08/2021, 18:47
-The committee of experts assisting the Andalusian government in the management of the pandemic has decided that the limit of diners at the same table inside bars and restaurants and in celebration halls in alert levels 1 and 2 will now be six people. Until now it was only four.
-In addition to increasing the number of diners, the experts have proposed extending the current control measures. So there are few changes for this committee meeting. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-medidas-covid-andalucia-salud-eleva-seis-comensales-misma-mesa-interior-202108181405_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsevilla.abc.es%2F

The Supreme Court upholds the ban on the ‘Covid passport’ that Andalusia wanted to introduce: {Translation, summary}
The Second Chamber of the Supreme Court has upheld the veto that the High Court of Justice of Andalusia issued on the ‘Covid passport’ that the Junta wanted to implement so that only people with a digital certificate of vaccination or accreditation of a negative test carried out in the previous 72 hours could enter public establishments.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-supremo-avala-prohibicion-pasaporte-covid-quiso-implantar-andalucia-202108181445_noticia.html

MALAGA

Covid restrictions eased as all Malaga health districts move to alert Level 2: This has been decided by the Junta during its meeting this Wednesday, 18 August, and will take effect from Thursday and apply for a week.
As a result, in the hospitality industry, a 75 per cent capacity will be allowed indoors (25 per cent more that at Level 3) and up to six people per table (two more than before), while 100 per cent capacity will be allowed on the terraces, with a maximum of eight clients per table (in Level 3 it was six). Customers can eat or drink at the bar, but keeping a distance of 1.5 metres.
In shops, the authorised capacity is 75 per cent (at Level 3 it was 60 per cent), with a distance of 1.5 metres between shoppers. In markets the allowed capacity can be one hundred per cent. The capacity for celebrations will be 75 per cent indoors, with a maximum of 200 people (six per table), while in outdoor venues there may be up to 400 guests (one hundred per cent capacity) and eight people per table.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202108/18/covid-restrictions-eased-malaga-20210818172237.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Reigning US Open champion Dominic Thiem Ends His 2021 Season Due To Injury: Thiem made the difficult decision to shut down his 2021 season due to a worsening right wrist injury, meaning the Austrian won’t make the trip to New York to defend his title.
The former world No. 3 first injured his wrist at the Mallorca Championships, forcing him out of both Wimbledon and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Full article: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/dominic-thiem-announces-us-open-withdrawal-ends-2021-season-as-wrist-injury-wors

Malaga Named the Official Host City of the European Cricket Championship: Broadcast to a worldwide audience, the European Cricket Championship – ECC21 – is a month-long national team tournament including representative sides from England and the Netherlands. Featuring almost 100 matches, 15 national teams will contest the inaugural 2021 edition. The competition will be fierce for the European Cricket Championship crown starting in mid-September at the picturesque Cartama Oval, Malaga, Spain. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/18/malaga-official-host-city-of-the-european-cricket-championship/
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OTHER

U.S. reports more than 1,000 COVID deaths in single day: The United States reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, equating to around 42 fatalities an hour, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant continues to ravage parts of the country with low vaccination rates.
Coronavirus-related deaths have spiked in the United States over the past month and are averaging 769 per day, the highest since mid-April.. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-reports-more-than-1000-covid-deaths-single-day-2021-08-18/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 2037 Wednesday, August 18th, 2021

On August 18, 2021August 17, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Bands & Acts: Please submit your gig promos. Your music is your business, you need to get as much exposure as possible, don’t rely on venues to promote you! Most FB posts by venues only have a few likes, if any at all, and it’s always the same few people leaving likes month after month. DigameXtra sends out over 4290 email issues everyday to subscribers, and the website gets another 800 visits daily. Ten Thousand Eyeballs every day! That is way better exposure than you are getting in any FB posts!!! Entertainers get to post their shows for free as long as they are subscribed to this newsletter. What are you waiting for?

Torrox Costa- Movies on the Beach: ABOMINABLE
Wednesday 18AUG. At 22 h in the Ferrara Sports Zone.
Yi is one more teenager in the huge city of Shanghai. One day, a young yeti is found on the roof of his building. The allegedly ′′ abominable ′′ creature, who has escaped from the lab where he was locked in, is being wanted all over the city. Together with his ingenious friends Jin and Peng, Yi decides to help him flee, and all four embark on an epic adventure to reunite the mythical creature with his family at the highest peak in the world, Everest. FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

People Group Spain: Luggage Storage in Nerja
If you have a rental property but struggle to find somewhere for your guests to store luggage on arrival or departure, then struggle no more. At People Group Spain we offer luggage storage from our office located at Calle Diputación 9. All items are securely tagged and can be stored for a cost of just 3€ per item per day. Luggage can be dropped off between 10:00 and 13:00, Monday to Saturday, and can be collected again by appointment at any time until 20:00. The facilities can also be used on Sundays with a prior reservation. For more information or reservations please contact us on +34 615 763 349 or by email at admin@peoplegroupspain.com.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Banak wooden tv unit sanded back to natural with a touch of chalk paint stain & waxed with new handles. Measurements 138 x 55 x 45cms Price 95€
-Pine round table. Diameter 101cms Price 45€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: TV cabinet. Due to moving house for sale, in Sayalonga. Vogel’s tv cabinet (Dutch brand), cherry wood. Price 125 Euro (ono)
Dimensions: Length: 120cm/ Width: 42,5 cm/ Height: 61 cm
Easy to move thanks to (invisible) wheels, the cables can be hidden in the legs, with a storage drawer (for CDs, DVDs etc.). I can send more photos. Contact me (Yolanda) by email: yodewilde @ gmail.com (without spaces) or Telephone/WhatsApp (+34) 600 79 43 25

For Sale, 3 items:
– 2 x Ikea chairs €5
-Sign for shop front 70 x 200cm €50
-2 × bedside cabinets €10
Location- Torrox. Contact Geoff 652603864 on WhatsApp or
email: geoffinspain @ live.co.uk without the spaces.

Recommendations & Requests

Covid vaccination, required docs?: Hi, does anyone know what documents you need to take/or have to go to the non appointment vaccination centers in either Nerja or Velez on Friday? Not on the health system here but am a resident. Thank you. Email (no spaces) Msmcann @me. Com

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia Summary: {Translation} Updated: :17/08/2021 16:47
-Andalusia has added 3,303 new Covid-19 infections this Tuesday. This is slightly less than on the same day last week, although it is more than likely that these numbers have been altered by the bank holidays. In any case, it means that the community continues to fall in the fifth wave of the pandemic.
-By provinces, Seville once again continues to have the most cases with 826, followed by Malaga with 761, Cadiz with 537, Granada with 362, Almeria with 297, Cordoba with 234, Jaen with 193 and Huelva with 93.
-This is also reflected in the cumulative incidence, which drops to both two weeks and seven days. In the first case, this figure, which measures the advance of the pandemic, stands at 457.3 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants at 14 days, almost 50 points less than the weekend and a decrease of more than 150 points compared to the peak of this wave, which was close to 600. It has gone from more than 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 182.
-And where there are also lower figures is in the number of deaths, which this Tuesday in Andalusia are seven. However, this figure, like the number of infections, may be the result of the bank holidays and the weekend, so we will have to wait for the data for the rest of the week to see if this figure stabilises or rises. In any case, eight deaths have been recorded in Andalusia on Tuesday by Covid, bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic in the region to 10,578.
-Of the eight deaths, Malaga has recorded five deaths and Cadiz three. The remaining six Andalusian provinces have not recorded any deaths.
-Meanwhile, the numbers in hospitals continue to fall. Particularly in the ICU, where on Tuesday there were -16 people admitted, the biggest drop since May, more than three months ago. Thus, this Tuesday there are 231 people admitted to intensive care. In total there are 1,397, which although 68 more than yesterday Monday, are almost a hundred less than at the peak of this wave, which reached almost 1,500 hospitalised. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-resta-16-ingresados-covid-mayor-bajada-tres-meses-202108171251_noticia.html

Covid Malaga Summary: In its daily update for the Malaga province, the Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health has reported five deaths, 761 positive coronavirus infections as well as 840 people who have overcome the disease.
Although the coronavirus cumulative incidence rate in Malaga province remains high, it has dropped by 70.6 points in the last four days, suggesting that the worst of the fifth wave is already behind us. It has gone from a rate of 576.1 on Friday to 505.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, this Tuesday (17 August). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202108/17/malaga-reduces-covid-incidence-20210817182031.html

SPAIN

Spain receives the first 9,000 million from the European funds recovery: Spain on Tuesday gets its first tranche of money amounting to 9 billion euros ($10.6 billion) from the 800 billion euro EU Recovery Fund meant to help the bloc recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and make its economy greener and more digitalized.
Spain will get a total of 69.5 billion euros in grants from the Fund in the coming years, with the payouts tied to the implementation of investment projects and reform measures set out in its proposal to the European Commission. Full article: https://www.britishherald.com/spain-receive-tranche-of-9-billion-euros-in-eu-covid-recovery-fund-lithuania-289-million/

Spain’s List of High-Risk Countries Expands: The Spanish Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare has updated the list of high-risk EU and Schengen Area countries arrivals from which face stringent restrictions when entering Spain, as well as the list of epidemiologically safe third countries, travellers from which are permitted to enter the Countries under facilitated rules, even for tourism purposes.
The lists have already become effective on August 16 and will remain in place until August 22, on Sunday, when the new lists are set to be introduced.
Currently, the following EU and Schengen Area countries are considered high-risk by the Spanish authorities: Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden.
At the same time, travellers from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Namibia and South Africa, who are eligible to enter, must undergo a 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Spain. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spains-list-of-high-risk-countries-expands/

UK

The UK has recorded 170 more COVID-related deaths and 26,852 new coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data: It is the highest number of fatalities reported in one day since 12 March, when 175 deaths were announced. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-uk-records-another-170-coronavirus-related-deaths-and-26-852-new-infections-12383838

OTHER

Cancel Culture Fail- Bob Dylan Hit With Bogus Lawsuit Claiming Molestation of 12yr Old in NYC April-May 1965- Not Possible, He Wasn’t There: From March 27 to April 24, 1965, Dylan toured with Joan Baez on the West Coast of the United States -from Santa Monica, California, to Seattle, Washington-about 4,000 miles from New York. On April 26, 1965 Bob Dylan arrived in London. He didn’t return to the United States until June 2nd. In late April he was mostly on the West Coast of England. All of this is recorded in calendars tracking Dylan’s whereabouts because he was a young superstar.
Yet this afternoon comes news of a complaint filed by a 68 year old woman who says Dylan groomed and molested her in New York at the Chelsea Hotel in April and May 1965 when she was 12 years old.
The calendars speak for themselves. And in London, Dylan was filmed on tour by DA Pennebaker for the famous documentary, “Don’t Look Back.” So the lawsuit or complaint is bogus.
The lawsuit was filed on Friday, just one day before the end of the extension of the special period of two years to report decades old sex crimes (temporarily over ruling statutes of limitations time limits for prosecution), established by the governor of the state of New York as he coddled the early #MeToo movement.
But this is the environment they’ve created, where accusations fly and celebrities are dubbed guilty before anyone checks the facts. Full article: https://www.showbiz411.com/2021/08/16/bob-dylan-hit-with-bogus-lawsuit-claiming-molestation-in-nyc-april-may-1965-not-possible-he-wasnt-there
Additional source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/musica/2021/08/17/611be292e4d4d891378b458b.html VIDEO LINK

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2036 Tuesday, August 17th, 2021

On August 17, 2021August 16, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

What’s On

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Hell Bunny Band: Live Thursday 19AUG 8:30pm start
El Canuelo, Periana. Res: 639 266 013

Wilson Morissette show: Live at Hotel Helios, San Cristobal, Almuñecar 25th August 21:30 FB

Mentally Ska’d: Friday 27th August, 9pm, La Bamba, Vinuela. FB

Money Makers Live Rock – Night Out at Hotel Balcon de Competa: Sunday 29AUG, 8-10pm
The best rock, pop and disco hits from the 50s to the present. 100 songs in 2 hours, non stop Live Music!
Hotel y Bungalows Balcon de Competa. +34 952 55 35 35 FB

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Tallboy stripped back to natural with stain and chalk paint with wrought iron handles Measurements Width 60cms Depth 45cms Height 130cms Price 90€
-Castillan locker stripped back to natural with olive chalk paint and clear waxed Measurements Width 60cms Depth 31cms Height 78cms 70€
-Mosaic top lamp table with blue and creme chalk paint and waxed Measurements 52 cm diameter 46 cm high Price 55€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Hyundai Battery Operated Sewing Machine. Brand New. €15. Donna, Nerja. Buyer collects.
suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

For Sale: We sell two used fans, good working with two moving fan speeds. 17€ per piece. We live in Campo, about 10 min from Torrox pueblo. Chris 643832266 only text message or E-Mail, no phone calls, please!
Email: achriston7472@icloud.com

For Sale: Ikea TV cabinet. Length 120 cm, height 38 cm, width 40 cm. €25. Jan, Canillas de Aceituno, 633661957
mareljb@live.nl

Wanted: I am looking for a passenger door for a Peugeot 205 hatch back, anyone know of anywhere in the Velez Malaga area I could obtain one?
e-mail: robertinsedella@gmail.com
or tel 679598264. Bob, Sedella.

Wanted: Used Whirlpool for 4 people (also defect)
Otto, Competa area, WhatsApp: 00491737329317
Email: otto_schmid2001 at yahoo dot de

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for Malaga Outdoor: My friends and I recently spent a fun day at Malaga Outdoor (Lake Vinuela).
They are open 10:30 to 15:30hrs everyday.
We used paddle boards, hydropedal boats and kayaks.
Good facilities and friendly owners.
For reservations WhatsApp 644044661
Or Facebook Malaga-Outdoor
Paul, Pilarejo, paulAThagemandotcodotuk

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Incidence drops by another 46 points over the weekend and Health reports 125 deaths and 25,726 cases: {Translation} Updated: 16/08/2021, 18:34.
-The Ministry of Health has published updated figures on Monday on coronavirus infections, hospitalisations and deaths in Spain and, compared to Friday’s report, the total number of people infected with COVID-19 has increased by 25,726, bringing the national total to 4,719,266 people since the start of the pandemic.
-In addition, Health has reported 125 new deaths from SARS-CoV-2 infection since Friday, bringing the official death toll since the start of the pandemic to 82,595.
-In terms of the 14-day national cumulative incidence, the figure fell by a further 46.33 points over the weekend to 415.90 cases per 100,000 population. However, the Ministry of Health explains in its report on Monday that the data for Castile and Leon are not up to date as it is a public holiday.
-The downward trend in the accumulated incidence has not been accompanied this weekend by a decrease in hospital pressure. There are currently 9,356 hospitalised patients (Friday there were 9,308), which corresponds to 7.97% of occupied beds (Friday it was 7.92%). The occupancy rate in ICUs has also risen slightly, from 20.78% to 20.96%.
Spain now has close to 30 million people with a full vaccination schedule
-According to the latest vaccination report published by the Ministry of Health, Spain has reached a total of 29,794,008 people with a complete vaccination schedule against COVID-19 (62.2% of the population).
-If we look at the number of people with at least one dose of the vaccine, the figure rises to 34,455,543 people (73.2% of Spaniards). In total, since the vaccination campaign began in Spain, a total of 61,418,303 doses of the four vaccines approved to date by the EMA have been administered.
Source, Spanish: https://cadenaser.com/ser/2021/08/16/sociedad/1629124838_204473.html

Covid Malaga- Sharp drop in coronavirus infections in Malaga, but with four deaths: {Translation, summary} Updated: 16 Aug, 2021, 13:57
-Malaga has registered this Monday a fall in the number of coronavirus infections with 301 new cases, according to the balance sheet sent by the Regional Ministry of Health, compared to the 990 reported last Monday and the 728 reported on Saturday, the last day this figure was reported. This is a significant decrease – a far cry from the 1,980 reported on 23 July – since the Junta de Andalucía has not reported such a low number of positives in the province since the start of the summer, but it should be borne in mind that yesterday was Sunday and that this Monday is a public holiday – fewer PCRs are usually carried out on both days – and it is therefore more prudent to wait to see how the week evolves before drawing conclusions.
-In addition to this, fatalities continue to be reported in the province of Malaga. Monday’s report records another four deaths, bringing to 1,809 the number of deaths caused by Covid in Malaga in the 17 months of the pandemic.
-The positive aspect of this day’s data is that the number of people cured remains one day above the thousand mark. This Monday a total of 1,094 people have been cured of Covid, making a total of 122,509 people who have managed to overcome the virus in the province of Malaga since the beginning of the pandemic.
-On the other hand, there is once again a slight easing of the pressure of care and the province begins the week with 405 people hospitalised for Covid, which is 28 less than 48 hours ago. Even so, during this time 38 more patients have been admitted to health centres in the province, none of them in the Intensive Care Units where, as of today, there are 74 patients with coronavirus in a more serious condition. Source, Spanish:
https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/caida-contagios-coronavirus-Malaga-fallecidos_0_1602140364.html

MALAGA

Flamencopolis every Thursday night at the Mijas Pueblo bullring: A dedicated troupe presents Flamencopolis every Thursday night at the Mijas Pueblo bullring until September 9. The show combines flamenco with acrobatics, comic numbers and live dancing fused together by different musical genres. A total of 10 people will be on stage, including dancers, musicians, acrobats or fire eaters. Tickets which cost €30 for adults can be purchased online through a number of different outlets although http://www.flamencotickets.com charges no management fee and the show starts at 10pm, lasting around 90 minutes with a short break.
On the assumption that Mijas remains in Level 3, doors will open 45 minutes before the start of the show to avoid crowds, and seats will be positioned so that there will be one and half metres separation between non-family groups. Photo:Flamingo Productions. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/16/flamencopolis-every-thursday-night-at-the-mijas-pueblo-bullring/

OTHER

Why Is My Fakebook Homepage Timeline Not In Chronological Order, and How To Fix It?: The FB developers like to throw us curve balls from time to time that make using the app or desktop site a pain in the neck. New avatars pop up that we can’t get rid of easily. Posts pushing false information show up in our timelines.
Many of us just want to get our Facebook timelines to show our posts in chronological order. It would seem like the most logical way to follow what’s happening in real time, but Facebook developers have other ideas. Facebook’s default timeline display is based on the company’s algorithm that shows users what it believes is relevant and important. See this article for the fix. https://www.simplemost.com/how-set-facebook-news-feed-chronological-order/

How Did My Email Get Hacked? Dozens of Security Flaws Found Affecting Popular Email Clients: Some of the popular clients affected by the new bugs include Apple Mail, Gmail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Claws Mail, Mutt, Evolution, Exim, Mail.ru, Samsung Email, Yandex, and KMail.
These flaws have been recently patched, so be sure your email apps are fully updated if you use any of these often hacked services. (Do not rely on a free email service if you want any degree of security, privacy or customer support. -Ed.) Researchers say, “As a general recommendation you should always update your software and (to also profit from faster connections) reconfigure your email client to use implicit TLS only.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/08/dozens-of-starttls-related-flaws-found.html

SCAM ALERT– Be aware of new phishing scam claiming to be Banco Santander: The National Institute of Cybersecurity (Incibe) has warned, via its website, of the proliferation of a new scam through which a group of cybercriminals will attempt to take control of your bank account, with the intention of robbing you. As is common in these types of attacks, scammers pretend to be your bank to inform you that something is wrong with your account, or sometimes you might receive a message stating that that the ‘bank’ is going to close certain functions of your account services. The intention, whichever way they attempt to trick you, is to offer you a solution to solve the problem, by asking you to access the link provided in their email, ‘to avoid your card being blocked’. However, the link in question will redirect you to a fraudulent website from which they will try to get your personal and bank details, along with your ID number to the access code to the bank. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/08/16/be-aware-of-new-phishing-scam-claiming-to-be-banco-santander/

Why Don’t Black Holes Swallow All of Space? This Explanation Is Blowing Our Minds: Black holes are great at sucking up matter. So great, in fact, that not even light can escape their grasp (hence the name).
But given their talent for consumption, why don’t black holes just keep expanding and expanding and simply swallow the Universe? Here is one researcher’s explanation.
Conveniently, the idea could also unite the two biggest theories in all of physics. Full article: https://www.sciencealert.com/why-don-t-black-holes-swallow-all-of-space

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 2035 Monday, August 16th, 2021

On August 16, 2021August 15, 2021 By Naythan

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