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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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Jam Session: Thursday 17 June 6:30 start.
Cafe Pub La Bamba
This Thursday I’ll have the pleasure to be singing as a special guest along with my sistah Manuela Nelom and some great musicians!! Come on over and enjoy a fabolous afternoon jamming with some of the best musicians around! Everyone is welcome! From 6:30 till 11PM. See you there!!
Cortijos Romero 29713 Viñuela FB link

Things to do:
-Magellan exhibition: To mark the 500th Anniversary of the death of Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan a new exhibition charting his life and discoveries will run from June 18 until July 15 at the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana Exhibition Hall in Rincon de la Victoria with free admission.
-Competa Council has declared the week commencing June 18 as its Culture Week with a number of different events including a Tapa Route, market, soap making display, charity walk for local two-year-old suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, a chess tournament and Gatsby Party. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/15/recent-and-interesting-news-in-brief-from-across-axarquia-2/

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Sewing box been stripped back to natural & waxed with a hint of color ideal for multi uses. Measurements 66 x 38.5 x 42cms Price 75€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
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House Clearance Sale: Come and browse for a bargain. Everything cheap, everything must go:
Household goods, tools, rugs, runners, curtains, net curtains, dresser unit, bedside tables, kitchen table, bathroom cabinet, ornaments, paintings, jewellery, mobile phones, headphones, bedding, vacuum cleaners, television, golf cart, clubs, crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans, gas bottles, gas heater, cooling fans, chairs, commode wheelchair, walking frames, adult pads, pressure mattress, walking sticks, electrical goods, books, CDs, clothes and much more.
10am-4pm Saturday 19th June.
40, Camino de Velez, El Morche, Torrox-Costa 29793.
Parking available opposite by the bins.
Masks worn please and we have hand sanitizer for use.
Linda and Stuart 648119401

For Sale: 4 Wheel Walker, €25, brakes, basket, padded seat. Canillas de Aceituno. Jan 633661957. Email: mareljb@live.nl

For Sale: Dirt Devil bagless vacuum cleaner. As new condition with 3 piece tool set. 35 Euros. Located in Maro. Contact George / Beth on 658642525.

Recommendations & Requests

Lost email: Please would Sam Sloan get back in touch with the Phoenix Club as his email address has been mislaid. Many thanks, Gail Mooney, Torre del Mar
phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

Recommendation for Yfke’s Bar: After seeing it mentioned in Mondays edition of Digamextra we decided to visit Yfkes’ Bar, Torrox Costa. Accessed from the promenade it is tucked away third business along the alleyway at the side of the Chinese clothes shop at Costa Del Oro (shortly before the hotel). We were made very welcome by the Dutch hosts and prices were very good. We didn’t eat but the menu had interesting choices you won’t see in many bars such as Dutch Herring. The owners deserve to be successful and we will be back soon – when we will definitely try that herring! Brenda, Torrox, brendaleetorrox AT gmail d0T com

A Big Thank You: to the yogis who made it possible to collect 90€ for the “refugio de Leo”!
Let’s see if we can top that at the next charity yoga.
Thank you Naythan, for your commitment and the great service! Namaste. Anne – Yoga Montealegre / Torrox
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COVID-19

COVID Spain- Health reports 3,832 new positives and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours: {Translation} Updated: 16 jun 2021 7pm.
-For the first time in ten months, the cumulative incidence has fallen below 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days and stands at 98.7, according to the Ministry of Health, which has reported 3,832 new infections in the last 24 hours and 36 more deaths.
-It was on 12 August, at the height of the second wave of covid, that transmission of the coronavirus last fell below 100 cases (96.8). The cumulative incidence peaked at the end of January (almost 900) at the peak of the third wave.
-According to Health, this Wednesday there is a slight decrease of half a point in the occupancy of the ICUs by covid patients to 9 %, while the hospital pressure is down one tenth and stands at 2.5 %.
-Madrid is the leader in terms of ICU occupancy, although the pressure in intensive care units has dropped from 20 % to 19.5 %.
-Since the beginning of the pandemic, 80,165 deaths have been reported, 73 of them in the last week, and 3,749,031 infections.
CUMULATIVE INCIDENCE
-Five territories have entered the new normal: Murcia (46.5), the Balearic Islands (41.3), Galicia (40.3), the Valencian Community (39.5) and Ceuta (38).
-In contrast, Andalusia (179.7) and La Rioja (171.6) are the communities at high risk of covid transmission (between 150 and 250 cases), while in the rest of the territories the risk is medium.
-The communities of Madrid (96.9) and Catalonia (98.7) have managed to fall below 100 cases in the last 24 hours.
DEATHS
-Of the 73 deaths in the last seven days, 22 have been reported in Andalusia, 12 in Madrid, 8 in the Basque Country and another 8 in Castile and Leon.
-There are now eight, one more than yesterday with the incorporation of La Rioja, the territories that have not reported any deaths from covid in the last seven days. The rest are Asturias, Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Ceuta, Extremadura, Melilla and Navarra.
-Asturias remains the region with the highest case fatality rate in the pandemic (3.7%), followed by Castilla-La Mancha (3.1%), Castilla y León (3%) and Aragón (2.8%).
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES
-On Wednesday, there is no region with an occupancy rate of more than 20 % in the ICUs, as Madrid has lowered its pressure to 19.5 %.
-Also above 10 % are Aragón (12.1 %), Castilla-La Mancha (11.5 %), Castilla y León (14.3 %), Cataluña (13 %), País Vasco (13.2 %) and La Rioja (11.3 %).
-In the last 24 hours, 337 covid admissions to Spanish hospitals and 441 discharges have been recorded.
At the moment, 3,089 covid patients are hospitalised on the ward and 853 in the ICUs.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
-Between 6 and 12 June, the communities carried out 631,756 diagnostic tests, of which 409,093 were pcr and 222,663 antigen tests. Source, Spanish: https://www.cope.es/actualidad/espana/noticias/incidencia-espana-situa-por-debajo-los-100-casos-tras-notificar-sanidad-3832-positivos-20210616_1346973

COVID Andalucia- The number of hospital inpatients rises again for the third day to 718: {Translation, 1st three paragraphs only} Updated: 16/06/2021, 12:57
-Andalusia has registered this Wednesday 16 June a rise in the number of people hospitalised with coronavirus to 718, seven more in one day, 49 less in a week and the first Wednesday increase in six weeks, while those admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) remain at 156, unchanged in the last 24 hours and eight less than on Wednesday last week.
-The number of hospitalised patients has risen by seven after eight on Tuesday, 36 on Monday, 29 on Sunday, 35 on Saturday, 14 on Friday, 22 on Thursday and 24 on Wednesday. Specifically, seven days ago there were 767 inpatients. Mondays and Tuesdays are usually days when the number of inpatients rises, but Wednesdays tend to fall. The last time they went up on a Wednesday was 28 April.
-Meanwhile, ICU patients remain unchanged in the last 24 hours after rising by 15 on Tuesday, falling by nine on Monday, one on Sunday, five on Saturday and eight on Friday, and after three days with no change. Seven days ago the number of intensive care patients was 156.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/978987/la-cifra-de-hospitalizados-vuelve-a-subir-por-tercer-dia-y-alcanza-los-718/

Indian Covid variant forces the Junta to revise its AstraZeneca second dose policy: The Junta de Andalucía has decided to advance giving the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine from twelve weeks after the first jab to ten weeks. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/16/indian-covid-variant-forces-20210616181914.html

Regeneron’s antibody therapy cuts deaths among some hospitalised COVID-19 patients: A COVID-19 antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Roche reduced deaths in hospitalised patients whose own immune systems had failed to produce a response, a large British study found on Wednesday.
The RECOVERY trial also showed the steroid dexamethasone and Roche’s arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab) cut deaths in hospitalised patients. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/regeneron-covid-19-therapy-cuts-deaths-among-hospitalised-patients-who-lack-2021-06-16/

SPAIN

Spanish PM announces that face masks will ‘soon’ not be mandatory outdoors: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday expressed his confidence that “we will soon drop the use of face masks” while outside now that the country’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign has reached “cruising speed”.
Many health experts have been calling for an end to mask-wearing outdoors for some time now, given that there is no evidence that their use when there are no crowds is effective. In order for their compulsory use to be eliminated, the government will have to approve a royal decree in the Congress of Deputies. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-06-16/spanish-pm-announces-that-face-masks-will-soon-not-be-mandatory-outdoors.html

DGT Brings In New Beacons From July 1 To Replace Emergency Triangles: The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has been reminding drivers for months to change the emergency triangles for the V-16 light beacons, and now, on July 1, the beacons will finally become authorised as fully legal to use on the road.
As the DGT brings in these beacons, it has assured that no fines will be issued for failing to comply with using them, not until 2026, but they do recommend drivers to purchase the beacon – which costs between €20 and €30 each – as they are more convenient to use and to transport, than the triangles, and of course, if you have no beacon then you must use the triangles. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/16/dgt-brings-in-new-beacons-from-july-1-to-replace-emergency-triangles/

Brussels approves the recovery plan, which will allow the immediate arrival of more than 9,000 million: The European Commission has announced that it has given its approval of the recovery plan for the Spanish economy, also coinciding with the official visit to Madrid of the president of the community executive Ursula von der Leyen.
The fact that the plan presented by Spain was one of the first to be approved reveals the extent to which the Commission is concerned about the fragility of the Spanish economy, the fourth most important in the euro zone and capable of having systemic negative effects over the rest of the countries. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/brussels-approves-the-recovery-plan-which-will-allow-the-immediate-arrival-of-more-than-9000-million/

MALAGA

Malaga cancels its first district fairs- Campanillas, Teatinos, El Palo, plus info on other fairs: {Translation} Updated: 16 June, 2021 – 18:42
-Malaga begins to suspend its first district fairs. While waiting to see what finally happens with the Feria de Agosto, whose celebration is still hanging by a thread, the Town Hall considers the festivities planned for the first week of July in Campanillas to be cancelled.
-This has been confirmed to this newspaper by municipal sources, who have specified that the decision has been taken “unanimously” in the framework of a meeting held this Tuesday in which the groups of the district participated. What is going to be organised is a kind of event in homage to the Virgen del Carmen.
-Unless there is a major surprise and a sudden change in the evolution of the pandemic in recent weeks in the capital of the Costa del Sol, with a continued rise in the incidence rate, what has happened in Campanillas is going to spread to many other districts.
-In fact, other municipal sources have also confirmed that there will also be no fair in Teatinos, also scheduled for the middle of next month. Before these two events, the pandemic also hit the celebrations in Churriana last May.
-The situation is the same in the case of the traditional celebrations in the eastern part of the town, set around the feast of the Virgen del Carmen. In this case, as confirmed by the district councillor, Carlos Conde, there will be no fairs either. On the other hand, work has been underway for weeks on the organisation of around a hundred small-scale activities, to be held throughout July, and designed for a variety of audiences.
-In the case of the western part of the city, in Carretera de Cádiz, the seafaring festivities are also being reformulated. As explained by the district councillor, Luis Verde, they are thinking of a different format as a consequence of Covid, so that the space in the Huelin park will be extended, allowing a greater separation between the attendees. In addition to this, there will be actions throughout the week. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-cancela-ferias-distrito-Campanillas-Teatinos_0_1583843558.html

Police smash theft gang and warn of ‘ghost’ technique of breaking into properties: After several months of investigations, officers from the specialist robbery unit of the National Police have made arrests and broken up a gang of thieves that was breaking into properties without leaving any trace of how they had gained access.
The break-in technique used by this group consists of inserting a key made from malleable aluminium sheets into the lock, which when slightly turned from side to side copied the notches and marks of the original key. From this they made a master key that allowed them to open the door without leaving any trace that the lock had been forced, because, in reality, it hadn’t. Photo:SUR. Full article:
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/16/police-smash-theft-gang-20210616114840.html

GRANADA

Motril will celebrate the night of San Juan with the beaches open, but no bonfires: {Translation, summary}
-This year 2021 the beaches will be open again, “but under no circumstances can any activity be carried out that incites people to socialise in an uninhibited manner and endangers people’s safety, due to Covid, at the start of the high season”, explained the Mayor, Luisa María García Chamorro.
-Chamorro insisted that, from a predetermined time, no sunshades, awnings or any other type of structure may be set up. Nor may barbecues be set up on the night of San Juan and, much less, any kind of bonfire.
-In relation to this, the Deputy Mayor for Safety, María Ángeles Escámez, warned of the risk of the relaxation of distancing measures that occurs as a result of alcohol consumption, especially among young people, “so actions that incite this are not going to be allowed”, she said.
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/motril-noche-de-san-juan-playas-abiertas-pero-sin-hogueras/

SEVILLE

The first case of Nile virus detected this year in Spain, admitted to an ICU in Seville: A person from Seville is admitted this Wednesday in a ICU hospital affected by meningoencephalitis due to the West Nile virus, the first detected case this year of an outbreak that in 2020 it caused 77 cases of serious illness and seven deaths in Andalusia. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-first-case-of-nile-virus-detected-this-year-in-spain-admitted-to-an-icu-in-seville/

EUROPE

France lifts requirement to wear a face mask outdoors in public and stops nighttime curfew early: France has lifted the requirement to wear a face mask outdoors in public and will stop its nighttime curfews earlier than planned.
The changes were announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday.
The face mask rule will be lifted on Thursday, while the nighttime curfew will end on Sunday, ten days earlier than planned. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2021/06/16/france-lifts-requirement-to-wear-a-face-mask-outdoors-in-public-and-stops-nighttime-curfew

SPORTS

UEFA EURO 2020: Runs from 11 June to 11 July 2021, with 11 host cities staging the 51 fixtures. Here are the results from Wednesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=uefa.euro

Tennis News- Halle Open- Roger Federer eliminated in second round by Felix Auger Aliassime: Federer, who will bid to win a ninth title at Wimbledon which starts 28 June, suffered a shock 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 defeat to 20-year-old Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime, who is almost half Federer’s age. Photo: peRFect Tennis. Full article: https://www.firstpost.com/sports/halle-open-roger-federer-eliminated-in-second-round-by-felix-auger-aliassime-9724041.html

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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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
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Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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Torrox: 952 539 828
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 1983 Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

On June 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

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What’s On

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

Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery, Canillas de Albaida:
Now open again after being fully vaccinated.
Open by appointment everyday from 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Original paintings, prints and paintographs by Mitch France, ceramics by Chris France.
Now we have canvas prints on wood frames that look pretty much like the original at a much lower cost (from €40) ready to hang.
Subject matter: Musicians, Morocco, Cuba, abstract, Flamenco dancers, local scenes. Commissions considered.
To view all the work, for information on the artists and directions to the gallery go to: www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available. The galley is also well ventilated and air conditioned.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp).
Email: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart

Flamenco Fusion Festival- Vélez-Málaga: The esplanade of The Cerro de los Remedios, will host a new edition of the festival of flamenco fusion, which will take place on Friday, July 30, and 6, 13 and 20 August. The tickets have a cost of 15 euros and there will be a bonus with a special price of 50 euros for the four concerts can be purchased at www.entradium.com ; FB link

Upcoming art exhibition: La Bella y Las Pequeñas Bestias
An exciting new exhibition opening this week at Sala Real 98, Frigiliana, featuring the work of local artists Christina Hallett and Sarah Robinson, a colourful, vibrant, lively mixture of paintings and delightful plastic sculptures reflecting the beauty, light and nature of life around them.
Open Thursday 17-Sunday 20, then Thursday 24-Sunday 27th, 11.00 -14.00 hrs, evening viewings by appointment contact 654186266/649489526

Elvis Tribute by “Stelvis”: Monday June 21st 5pm
El Mojito La Carihuela, Calle Bulto 80 29620 Málaga
Tel +34 952 05 70 62 FB link

Live Music at the Bonnet Bar & Cafe:
-Fri., 18June 10pm. Punk Night with “3 De Bastos”
-Sun., 20June 10pm. Stone Fr3e performing Supertramp, Bad Company, Clapton, etc.
Puerto Deportivo, Fuengirola.
Reservations suggested. Tel +34 951 26 30 05 FB link

Ladies Lunch & Fashion Show: At La Scala- Marbella
Wednesday 30 June, 1-6pm
Come and spend a lovely Ladies Lunch with us. We will have a fashion show by Mapuchi Moda & live music entertainment with Johnny G. All from just 35€ serving a 3 course menu, unlimited Cocktails and Prosecco!
Book your table now! Tel 951 569 362
Menu- www.lascalamarbella.com ; FB link

Bonanza Benalmadena Coming Events:
Bonanza bar proudly announce our line up
Important news !!! From this week our live entertainment starts at 10pm Thursday till Sunday 4 days a week with live shows
At 7pm Kitchen and doors open for the famous hotstone dinner and 8pm. We kick off with karaoke till the main show.
-Thursday 17th June. Brand new show on stage !! The Route 66 Rock n Roll and rockabilly style bring defently your dancing shoes it will be a night to never forget.
-Friday 18th June. The one and only on the coast Tribute to Freddie mercury live band QUEEN OF MAGIC. Make sure reserve your seats.
-Saturday 19th June. The famous Revival Live band will be on stage at 10pm they will provide the best songs of 50s 60s 70s defently not to be missed.
-Sunday 20th June. Every Sunday Ricky Lavazza. Sunday evening bonanza bar is the place to be. Reserve now.
Res by WhatsApp 612234772
Location- Av Bonanza 1, Benalmadena. FB link

Weekly Crochet & Knitting Group: We still meet every Thursday from 10/10.30 am until 1ish.
in Caleta de Velez at Bar/Restaurante La Fuente.
Do you Crochet or Knit? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies (and ONE Gent) that are meeting every week in Caleta de Velez on Thursdays. We have no set rules-just bring a Smile.
Work at your own speed and chat making friends.
And – if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead.
And Don’t Forget – We will teach you either craft if you wish.
Contact Polly on madpip @ hotmail. co. uk
Hope to see you there.

Services Wanted/Offered

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

Interpreter Services – June Special Offer!!
First 30 Minute Consultation FREE OF CHARGE!!
Don’t let the language barrier be a problem!
At People Group Spain we offer interpreters who are fluent in English and Spanish to help you with your day to day needs.
Whether you need us to accompany you to a meeting, help you with paperwork, or even just make a phone call on your behalf, we will always be here to help.
You can find us at Calle Diputación 9, Nerja or contact us by phone on 615763349 or by email at admin@peoplegroupspain.com
Appointments are advisable.
www.peoplegroupspain.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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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:
-Orbegozo microwave excellent condition Price 35€
-Hisense table top fridge excellent condition
51×43.9x47cm Price 75€
-Zanussi washing machine vgc 60€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

Wanted- Looking to buy vinyl records: I’m looking to buy vinyl records. I’m interested in Rock, indie, Punk, Soul, Jazz, disco, jazz, soundtracks, prog 60’s-00’s. Sorry I’m not interested in easy listening, country and Western, opera big band etc. I’m based in Frigilana but will travel to see the right collection.
Contact Mark on 637580051 or (WhatsApp) 00447582902899
stokehaggis66@hotmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

The Andalusian Covid incidence rate remains 80 points above the national average: {Translation} Updated: 15/06/2021, 14:52
-Andalusia has 1,267 new cases of coronavirus infection on Tuesday, down from the 1,315 cases recorded the previous day, although 106 cases more than those recorded on Tuesday of last week. The community has 18 deaths caused by Covid-19.
-These records halt the downward trend in incidence that seemed to mark the beginning of the week to remain stagnant in the plateau phase of this fourth wave of the pandemic. Thus, the incidence rates remain at the same values as the previous day, just a few tenths down to stand at 184.2 points in terms of cumulative incidence at 14 days. This is still 80 points above the national average and in the high alert range.
-Incidence falls especially in the provinces with the highest incidence. Huelva is down 18 points (272) and Jaén 12 (215). It is up today in Almeria, which marks the minimum with 69 cases; Seville and, especially in Cordoba with 17 points more than the day before, which places this province as the second with the second highest impact of the virus at this time with a rate at 14 days of 225 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants.
-The increase in the number of Covid patients in Andalusian hospitals is limited this Tuesday to 8 more admissions, to total 711 bedridden, the lowest increase on Tuesday since the fall of the third wave in March. There is a clear downward trend in the pressure of care by Covid. However, the admission of 15 more patients to the ICU breaks the downward trend in critical care pressure observed on the previous day. In total, 156 Andalusians are currently being treated in intensive care units for coronavirus. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-tasa-incidencia-covid-andaluza-mantiene-80-puntos-encima-media-nacional-202106151347_noticia.html

High infection rate prevents Andalusia from reducing measures and postpones de-escalation to July: {Translation} Updated: 15/06/2021, 20:50
-The committee of experts advising the Andalusian government on the evolution of the pandemic recommended on Tuesday to stop the de-escalation in terms of restrictions on opening hours and capacity for another two weeks in view of the stagnation of the epidemiological situation in the community, which already has the highest Covid incidence rates in Spain.
-After the meeting, the Junta de Andalucía announced that it will extend the measures, adding only two changes with respect to its last resolution of 1 June, in which it also extended the restrictions approved after the end of the state of alarm in May. Thus, it is allowed to extend opening hours for establishments selling and serving ice cream until 1.00 am. These establishments will not be allowed to serve or sell alcoholic beverages after midnight.
-A specific risk assessment will also be introduced in those municipalities with more than 5,000 inhabitants with an incidence of more than 1,000 cases / per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. It is necessary to make such an assessment in those cases of municipalities with a clear downward trend at the time of their assessment by the Territorial Committee.
-The committee has met on this occasion without the presence of the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, who at the same time was holding a round of consultations with the parliamentary spokespersons in San Telmo in preparation for his interview with Pedro Sánchez in the Moncloa on Thursday.
-Once the meeting was over, the Minister for Health and Families, Jesús Aguirre, who chaired the forum, insisted on sending a message of caution to the Andalusian population “because the virus is still with us”. “In Andalusia we are carrying out a very high rate of vaccination, which is increasing, but despite this we cannot lower our guard,” he stressed.
-Andalusia is already the region with the highest cumulative incidence rates in Spain. The 14-day rate stands at 184.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 80 points above the national figure. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-alta-tasa-contagios-impide-andalucia-rebajar-medidas-y-pospone-desescalada-julio-202106152033_noticia.html

Covid-19 vaccination drive in Spain- 45% of population has had at least one dose: A total of 31.6% of people in the 40-49 age group in Spain have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Of Spain’s 17 regions – which are in charge of the vaccination drive – only Madrid, the Basque Country and Castilla y León have immunized fewer than 20% of this demographic. Since the inoculation campaign began last December, Spain has administered more than 33 million doses, and 45.3% of the entire population – 21.4 million people – have received at least one shot. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-15/covid-19-vaccination-drive-in-spain-45-have-had-at-least-one-dose.html

SPAIN

Electricity bills soar 45% in the first fortnight of June, with almost 28 euros more: {Translation} Updated: 15June, 2021, 11:58
-According to Facua, the year-on-year increase over the last fortnight represents an increase of 45.4% for the average user compared to June 2020, when the monthly bill stood at 60.58 euros. The average user’s bill last May was 82.13 euros.
-The average user used by Facua in its analysis has a contracted power of 4.4 kilowatts (kW) and a consumption of 366 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month.
-As for the percentages of consumption in the three time slots of the new billing system, the association has taken as a reference the current profile of the average user without time zone discrimination published by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMC), who consumes 45% of electricity during off-peak hours, 29% during peak hours and 26% during flat hours.
-The average price per kilowatt hour (kWh) from 1 to 15 June was 13.62 cents in off-peak hours (including taxes), 18.19 cents in peak hours and 30.35 cents in peak hours.
-In June 2020, the average price without hourly discrimination was 11.31 cents, and a year earlier, in June 2019, it was 13.78 cents. As for the average last May, it was 17.20 cents.
-According to Facua’s data, if the average user’s consumption in each time slot is weighted, the average price per kWh for the first fifteen days of June amounts to 19.65 cents, 73.7% higher than the 11.31 cents in June 2020. The price is close to the historical peak of the second week of January 2021 (from the 8th to the 14th), when it reached 20.64 cents.
-Regardless of the daily peaks that have been reached at certain times, the highest monthly price in history was during the entire first quarter of 2012, when the kWh stood at 20.85 cents.
*Solutions to the “brutal increases”*
-In a statement, the association calls on the government to find solutions to “the brutal tariff increases” that continue to be applied by electricity companies and a change in the new system of billing by hourly time slots in force since 1 June, “which in itself represents an increase in the price of energy consumed for a very high percentage of consumers and is particularly detrimental to the most disadvantaged economies”.
-It also considers that the average drop of 14.2% in the price of the fixed term of the bill is “absolutely insufficient, especially considering that during the governments of Mariano Rajoy it increased by 103%” and regrets that the fourth vice president and minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Teresa Ribera, “has not publicly stated that the CNMC should modify the schedules, with the advancement of the ‘valley’ period to 22.00 hours from Monday to Friday” that Facua demands.
-This body has already pointed out that it is too early to do so after two ministers from Unidas Podemos asked for it, although the government has the power to act on the regulated part of the bill that it controls, the charges.
-However, Facua values “positively” the proposed cut of 1,000 million euros per year in overpayments to electricity companies for the non-emission of CO2 in hydro and nuclear power plants.
-In addition, the association demands “a far-reaching reform” of the social bonus so that many more families can benefit from it and a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the bills of domestic consumers, who pay more than 27% in indirect taxes as they are charged the general VAT of 21%, plus the special tax on electricity. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/economia/recibo-luz-dispara-45-primera-quincena-junio-28-euros_1_8039171.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia will only relax the use of face masks outdoors in the countryside and on the beach: {Translation, first paragraph}
Updated: 15/06/2021, 18:04
-The Andalusian government will not relax the use of face masks except for very specific circumstances in the open air. The Minister of Health, Jesús Aguirre, has explained that his criteria is that it will only cease to be obligatory on the beach, “when we are in our family circle” and on walks in the countryside, also maintaining distances. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-solo-relajara-mascarillas-aire-libre-campo-y-playa-202106151726_noticia.html

MALAGA

Uber is expanding its services to the whole of the Costa del Sol of Malaga: {Translation, summary}
-Uber, the car hire with driver company, also known as VTC, is expanding its presence in the province of Malaga. As the company announced on Tuesday, its vehicles now cover a full 200 kilometres along the Costa del Sol, in the province of Malaga and Cadiz. In this way, any user can now request journeys from Nerja to La Línea de la Concepción, as part of the company’s expansion plan and its commitment to the region.
-The number of VTCs in Malaga has not yet reached its peak and there are already 2,070 licences in existence.
-In the new coverage area, which will reach important tourist locations such as the caves of Nerja, Burriana beach, the old town of Marbella, Bioparc Fuengirola or the golf courses of Sotogrande, the portfolio of services that Uber already offers for the rest of Malaga will be available: UberX, the platform’s most popular service; Uber Van, for group transfers; and Uber Comfort and Uber Black, which offer premium services with high-end vehicles.
-To book rides through Uber, users simply download the app, create an account and add their payment method. To start their journey, they enter their destination and indicate the pick-up point. The app displays the total amount of the trip and the user can make the payment via the app, immediately receiving a receipt for the trip in their email and an invoice that can be downloaded from the website.
After displaying the price, the app sets the minutes remaining for the vehicle to arrive at the pick-up point, as well as all the driver’s information, the photo and the vehicle’s model and registration number. To communicate with the driver, the user can use the in-app chat or make a phone call completely anonymously. During the trip, the passenger can share his or her location and estimated time of arrival with family or friends. At the end of the trip, both users and drivers can rate each other, which is very useful information to ensure the quality of the service. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Uber-amplia-servicios-Costa-Sol-Malaga_0_1583543227.html

Malaga’s beach ban during the night of San Juan: Malaga city’s beaches will be out of bounds during the night of San Juan, where large groups traditionally gather around bonfires to celebrate the festival. The beaches will be closed from 10pm on 23 June to 8am on 24 June. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/15/covid-malaga-beach-during-20210615125150.html

Mijas Water Park Reopens Its Facilities: The Las Cañadas de Mijas Water Park reopens its doors with improvements and security measures. The Water Park will be open until September from 10.30 to 20.30. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/15/mijas-water-park-reopens-its-facilities/

SPORTS

UEFA EURO 2020: Runs from 11 June to 11 July 2021, with 11 host cities staging the 51 fixtures. Here are the results from Tuesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=uefa.euro

OTHER NEWS

Pusser’s Rum metal mug recalled due to possible contamination: Gibraltar Office of Fair Trading has issued a recall notice for Pusser’s Rum mugs with blue rims given away on the Rock with purchases of bottles of the spirit.
The reason for the recall is stated as ‘Migration of Cobalt’ and it known that prolonged exposure to that element can cause an asthma-like allergy which can even in the worst-case attack internal organs. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/15/pussers-rum-metal-mug-recalled-due-to-possible-contamination/

Apple Issues Urgent Patches for 2 Zero-Day Flaws Exploited in the Wild: The latest update, iOS 12.5.4, comes with fixes for serious security bugs. Apple has patched a total of 12 zero-days affecting iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS since the start of the year.
Users of Apple devices are recommended to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with the vulnerabilities. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/apple-issues-urgent-patches-for-2-zero.html

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
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DigameXtra No. 1982 Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

On June 15, 2021June 15, 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

DigameXtra Summer Schedule – No Sunday Issues

What’s On

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

Bea’s Postamt: Jam Session & Fire show
Thursday, 2021.06.17. Musicians are welcome.
BLQ 80, Torrox Costa 29793 FB link

Aston Vinuela Walking Football: The very successful Aston Vinuela Walking Football team is looking to recruit new players for the forthcoming season. We train every Thursday 5-7pm at the Vinuela ground, so if you are over 50yrs and of a reasonable standard come along and join us!
For those who want a less serious kick-around there is an hour of “social” fun walking football from 7-8pm. This is open to everyone, to all ages and abilities, and we are also rebuilding a women’s team as there is a league planned for the near future.
We are a friendly, multi-national club that promotes the enjoyment of football, you will be made very welcome.
For more information please contact Clive on 643513541

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.

Welcome To La Casa Hotel and Restaurant in Torrox Pueblo:
If you fancy a staycation this summer we have the perfect place.
Our small award winning Hotel is just 10 minutes from the coast in the historic village of Torrox Pueblo. Our double rooms are just 69 euro per night, and our beautiful terrace is the venue for our restaurant open to the public too.
We are limited on numbers and food is freshly prepared for you so and we do get busy so please book! we have a 3 course set menu at just 17.50 plus A la carte.
We are still only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the day 1pm – 6pm and in the evening Friday and Saturday. This will change at the beginning of July with our new summer menu.
If you have not tried us what you waiting for? great food, great prices, and an amazing setting.
to book your table call 662039741/952535471
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga

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
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Wanted- Electric gate remote control: Does anyone know of a company that will provide a new remote key?
Wes, Torrox, WhatsApp 658164021 Many thanks

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Occasional table with natural waxed top. Measurements 77 x 56 x 64cms Price 70€
-Round bamboo table with 4 matching chairs
Diameter 110 x 76cms Price 60€
-Bamboo Coffee table with glass top 118 x 62 x 40cms Price 30€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Glass and chrome coffee table. Measurements- 110 x 60. 45€. Torrox Costa. Tel David 678948661

SOLD– ~~For Sale~~: Splash and Play vinal crystal pool. Thank you paddling pool sold to first phone call we got, money will go to Poppy Appeal. Dorothy, Nerja

Recommendations & Requests

ITVM Car Tax: Can anyone tell me how to pay my car tax on line? I did it last year but the website they have given only seem to supply information and I am unable to find the actual page for payment. Thanks, Helen. Competa
Email: 37vernonATgmailDOTcom

Recommendation: My wife and I have employed a mother and daughter cleaning team for the past three years. They are hard-working, fast, friendly, honest and efficient. They have a car and the daughter speaks English well enough to get by. For the moment, they have only English-speaking customers, either Brits or people of other nationalities who speak English.
One of the couples they clean for has decided to move back home and they are looking for another home to clean. The advantage of the team is that 2 people get the job done twice as fast. Their prices are reasonable and they can also travel from their homes in Competa to a reasonable distance. You’ll get more than your money’s worth!
I have volunteered to serve as an intermediary for them, so please call on 634361756. Paul, Competa

Water purification: We need to renew our water purification system to enable us to use the part regenerated/agricultural supply for domestic purposes. Has anyone any good recommendations? Elspeth, Almayate campo
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News & Articles

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COVID-19

Coronavirus infection rate starts to fall in Andalusia: {Translation} Updated: 14/06/2021, 16:25
-The 1,315 new coronavirus infections recorded this weekend mark the beginning of a fall in the incidence of the pandemic in Andalusia. This is 285 fewer cases than those recorded last week and the best Monday in terms of this statistic since 11 April, bringing the incidence rates down to 184.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over 14 days and 81.3 cases per week.
-The drop in the accumulated incidence rate is generalised in all provinces, especially in Seville and Cordoba, with Almeria being the lowest with 66 cases and Huelva the highest with almost 290 cases and the only 7-day rate higher than one hundred cases (127) in the community.
-In terms of cases detected by provinces in the last 48 hours, Malaga overtook Seville as the province with the highest number of cases, with 242 cases in Malaga and 234 in Seville. They are followed by Cádiz with 182, Granada with 176, Huelva with 162, Córdoba with 147, Jaén with 106 and Almería with 66.
-The region has two new deaths from the disease, one in Cordoba and the other in Granada, bringing the number of Andalusians who have died from Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic to 10,120.
-In terms of hospitalised patients, the number of conventional beds has increased this Monday, with 703 patients admitted, 36 more than on Sunday, although the pressure of care in the ICU has decreased, with 9 fewer patients than the previous day, a total of 141 critically ill patients. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-covid-andalucia-comienza-bajar-curva-contagios-coronavirus-andalucia-202106141311_noticia.html

Andalusia calls for Covid vaccination for those over 36 this week: {Translation, first 5 paragraphs only} Updated: 14/06/2021, 16:42
-Vaccination is progressing at cruising speed in Andalusia. This week the immunisation ages will be lowered one step further and those born between 1981 and 1985, i.e. those aged between 36 and 40, will be able to make an appointment. This has been confirmed by the Regional Ministry of Health and Families to ABC, who stress that from this Tuesday appointments for this population will be open.
-Thus, the first to be able to make an appointment are those born in 1981 and 1982, who this year will be 39 and 40 years old. They will be able to do so on Tuesday 15 June.
-Two days later it is the turn of those who are 37 and 38 years old this year, i.e. those born in 1983 and 1984. They will be able to make an appointment to be vaccinated against Covid-19 on Thursday 17 June.
-Finally, according to the Health Department, those born in 1985, i.e. those who turn 36 this year, will be able to make an appointment from Friday 18 June.
-Appointments can be made, according to the Regional Ministry of Health, through Salud Responde, by calling 955545060, on ClickSalud+ and on the Salud mobile application. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-covid-andalucia-andalucia-llama-vacunarse-contra-covid-mayores-36-anos-esta-semana-202106140956_noticia.html

The weekend leaves 30 new Covid cases in Axarquia with 37 cases cured: {Translation} Updated: 14June21, 2pm
-The Axarquia region once again reports more people cured than infected by the coronavirus. This is confirmed by the data provided this Monday by the Consejería de Salud de la Junta de Andalucía. With these data, since last Friday the Axarquia region has registered 30 new cases of coronavirus with 37 people who have managed to overcome the disease and no deaths.
-In addition, the municipality of Iznate once again has no active cases of Covid-19, as the only person suffering from the disease in the town recovered over the weekend. On the other hand, Almáchar, which had been several weeks without active cases, has reported a new case over the weekend.
-New infections have been reported in the municipalities of Nerja (9). Vélez-Málaga (8). Rincón de la Victoria (6). Alcaucín (1). Almáchar (1). Frigiliana (1). Moclinejo (1). Periana (1). Torrox (1) and La Viñuela (1). The people recovered since last Friday are in Rincón de la Victoria (16). Véle-Málaga (10). Nerja (6). Frigiliana (2). Colmenar (1). Iznate (1) and Torrox (1).
-With these data, Axarquia has active cases in all its municipalities with the exception of Árchez, Arenas, Benamargosa, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Comares, Cútar, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Sedella and Totalán. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/fin-semana-deja-axarquia-30-nuevos-casos-covid-19-37-nuevos-curados/20210614131455041334.html

PM announces four-week delay to Covid lockdown easing in England: Boris Johnson has halted the final easing of lockdown restrictions in England and ordered a four-week delay to speed up the vaccination programme, but signalled afterwards he would not tolerate any further suspension.
The prime minister said 19 July was a “terminus date” and that all restrictions on social contact could be lifted, barring the emergence of a gamechanging new variant.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/14/pm-announces-four-week-delay-to-covid-lockdown-easing-in-england

Digital Covid Certificate- Over-65s will receive a physical copy delivered to their homes:
-Digital Covid Certificates are designed to help make travel around the EU easier, however, they are not a requirement for travel. The document contains a QR code specific to you that airport staff can easily scan and check that you meet the travel safety requirements. It will include information like if you’ve been vaccinated or not, if you’ve had and now recovered from Covid-19 or if you have a recent negative Covid test.
-They are not the same as vaccination certificates issued by Spain’s regions, which are mainly for informational purposes.
-Overall, they are designed to save you time and effort while travelling in EU/Schengen Zone countries. From the EU’s perspective, it’s a way of avoiding quarantine and other restrictions for travellers in its member states.
According to the Andalusian regional premier Juan Manuel Moreno, the over-65s will receive a physical copy delivered to their homes, because they “are not accustomed to the digital methods”. The rest of the fully vaccinated population will be able to request it via the Andalusian health service website or app.
-The certificate is available, regardless of the type of healthcare you have – public or private via the online portal ClicSalud+ and the app Salud Andalusia. In order to download it, you’ll have to identify on the portal or app with your TIE number/NIE number, Cl@ve or digital certificate. The certificate is available in the ‘Salud‘ section, under “COVID-19 Certificates” online and via the home screen on the app.
-Once in this section, you will able to access the corresponding certificate, as well as that of their social security beneficiaries under 16 years of age.
Full article, behind paywall, but I have included all the info for Andalucia above: https://www.thelocal.es/20210609/how-to-get-a-covid-digital-certificate-for-travel-in-spains-different-regions/
(Thanks to Susana in El Morche for the tip! -Ed)

Another 2 states in US lift all Covid restrictions: Gov. Phil Scott on Monday lifted all remaining state COVID-19 restrictions after Vermont reached the milestone of 80% of eligible residents getting at least one dose of the vaccine.
Kentucky ended their Covid restrictions June 11th. Masks, however, are still required in some counties on public transportation and at schools, long-term care facilities, and other locations that serve the “most vulnerable,” according to Gov. Beshear. Sources: https://apnews.com/article/vt-state-wire-vermont-coronavirus-pandemic-health-8965eac0c348c136c976dbc594dc1763
AND
https://www.fox19.com/2021/06/11/most-kentucky-health-orders-end-friday/

MALAGA

Wild goats ‘strolling’ through the city of Malaga: {Translation} A group of wild goats have surprised the residents of the eastern area of Malaga city this weekend. The presence of the animals has alarmed those who have come across them climbing the slopes around Monte Miramar or even ‘strolling’ in the street.
-Several videos and photographs have been circulating on social networks since this morning in which several goats can be seen in the urban environment of the city, to the astonishment of passers-by who could not believe what they were seeing. Apparently, the animals have been sighted in Avenida Pintor Sorolla or in Calle Marcos Obregón.
-It would not be the first time that wild goats have approached urban environments in the province of Malaga. Last month several pairs caused quite a stir in the municipality of Frigiliana, where they were seen jumping over the roofs of houses. On the same days they were sighted in Comares.
-In April last year, a group of mountain goats were seen in the streets of Archidona. On that occasion, after entering the town centre to the surprise of passers-by, the animals showed their dexterity by jumping over the fences in their path without any problem. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Cabras-monteses-paseo-Malaga-capital_0_1582942680.html
Video link.

Cabras montesas en plena calle. En Avenida Pintor Sorolla, zona este de Málaga. pic.twitter.com/2tv9wsEOre
— Santi Souviron (@santisouviron) June 13, 2021

Malaga Chess Tournament begins: The 27th Malaga Provincial Chess Tour 2021 kicks off on Saturday, 12th June, at 5pm in Almáchar’s Mara Zambrano Park. It will conclude on 13 November in the Municipal Marquee of San Pedro de Alcántara after touring 18 communities in Malaga (Marbella).
Additionally, tournaments will take place in Lora (3 July), Antequera (10 July), Monda (31 July), Teba (1 August), Con (14 August), Ojén (28 August), Nerja (29 August), Casabermeja (4 September), Mijas (5 September), Mollina (11 September), Frigiliana (12 September), Istán (18 September), Algarrobo (19 September), Campillos (2 October), and Rincón de la Victoria (3 October) (3 October). Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/14/the-27th-malaga/

SPORTS

Eurocup 2021 results Monday, June 14th: Source=ESPN.com

Tennis News- Halle Open:
–Roger Federer began his preparations for Wimbledon with narrow win over qualifier Ilya Ivashka in the first round of the Halle Open on Monday in what was the Swiss’ first grass court match in two years.
Federer, who turns 40 in August, faced a game challenge from world No 90 Ivashka, with the only break of serve coming in the last game of the match of his 7-6, 7-5 victory. Federer, the fifth seed in Halle, will meet Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime or Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round.
–Andy Murray begins his Queen’s Club Championships campaign on Tuesday – and the Scot has downplayed his chances of returning to the top. The 34 year-old faces Benoit Paire at the Wimbledon warm-up event, which he has won five times. It will be his first singles match on grass for three years. Full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/roger-federer-makes-winning-return-to-grass-with-first-round-victory-at-halle-open-1.1241249

OTHER NEWS

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Wasabi, a fuzzy Pekingese with a black and brown face and soulful eyes, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday in Tarrytown, New York. A whippet named Bourbon came in second, winning the Reserve prize at the 145-year-old competition. Attison won of Best in Breed for Komondorok dogs. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/after-leaving-new-york-city-heading-outdoors-westminster-dog-show-nears-climax-2021-06-13/

Bonoloto leaves more than €166,000 to one winner in Torrox Costa: Saturday’s Bonoloto draw resulted in a prize of more than €166,000 being awarded to Torrox Costa, who is the lucky recipient of the reward. In particular, this ticket is valued at €166,771.49 and has been purchased.
According to information from Loteras y Apuestas del Estado, the winning ticket was worth €166,771.49 and was verified in the Despacho Receptor no 50,510, which is located in Avda del Faro, 3. The winning combination for the Bonoloto draw on June 12, 2021 was made by the numbers 5, 19, 21, 8, 33, and 2 in the order they appeared in the drawing.The complimentary number was 7 and the draw was 8. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/14/the-bonoloto-leaves-more-than-166-000-euros-to-one-winner-in-torrox-costa/

Endangered corpse flower blooms in Warsaw, drawing crowds: The extraordinary flower, which emits a dead-body odor to attract pollinating insects that feed on flesh, bloomed Sunday. It was already withering early Monday. Those wishing to avoid the smell and crowds could watch it on live video from the Warsaw University Botanical Gardens. Known also as the Amorphophallus titanum, the flowering plant has the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, which can be up to 3 meters (10 feet) high. It’s blooming is rare and unpredictable. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-warsaw-science-corpse-flowers-flowers-95d51a90a0ac2bbc05b309b5b4fd022e

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. 1981 Monday, June 14th, 2021

On June 14, 2021June 13, 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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Phoenix Club:
Our social club is fully open once again so do pop in with plenty of room on the terrace if you wish to sit outside.
Trips
*June*
25th- Trip to Plaza Mayor/IKEA depart Algarrobo Lidl at 10am. Price: €12.50pp includes drivers tip
*July*
9th- Trip to Gib. Last pick up 08.30 Algarrobo Lidl and the price is €15pp and includes €1 gratuity for the driver. Proof of jab unnecessary (but great if you have been) but passports are essential as both Gibraltar and Spain are welcoming tourists. If you have residencia green card or the TIE card, it is advisable to bring it with you.
*August*
5th- Trip to Gib. Last pick up 08.30 Algarrobo Lidl and the price is €15pp and includes €1 gratuity for the driver. Proof of jab unnecessary (but great if you have been) but passports are essential as both Gibraltar and Spain are welcoming tourists. If you have residencia green card or the TIE card, it is advisable to bring it with you.
6th- Flamenco in the grounds of the Alhambra Palace. Tickets €35 includes Show, Coach fare and drivers tip. Depart 17.00 and returning from Granada at 12 midnight. Payment on booking required as show tickets have to be paid for up front.
–We are collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis.
–We are selling off all our books at 4 for €1 and we have had new stocks in, from Wilbur Smith, Andy McNab to Stephen Leather, plenty of choice for gentlemen readers. We also have jigsaws for sale at €1 each. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday
–Our greetings cards are for sale on the first Tuesday of every month, all handmade so if you are looking for a beautiful handmade card, pop along and have a look. All proceeds from the sale of our cards are donated to the Red Cross.
–Please remember to sanitise your hands on coming in and sign in. Signing in is just a precaution in case I need to contact you. It is still mandatory to wear a mask.
–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

Yfke’s Bar- New bar/cafe in Torrox Costa, full menu including some tasty vegetarian choices & Dutch treats:
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. Be sure to tell her you saw this post in DigameXtra! MAP
Opening hours-
Monday & Saturday: 10:00 – 24:00
Tuesday – Friday: 17:00 – 24:00
Closed Sundays. FB link

The Box Drum Band: Saturday 19th June at 7pm.
Bar Atila – Puente don Manuel, C/ Buena Vista 9.
Please reserve tables: 630 393 290 FB link

Fundraiser- Full day of music, auctions and Prizes
Angeles Malaguenos de la Noche
Saturday 19 June, from noon.
Hosted by Wayne Ward. 12 acts: Steve Owen, Laura Killeney, Mario Ross, Naythan Dean, Mama Kath & the Souls Sisters, Switch, Jos, Joanna Wells, Gary Poole, Henny, Ben Murphy + more!
El Mojito Carehuela, Torremolinos FB link

New Cafe in Torrox Costa: Jem’s Cafe & Bar is now open, in the space previously occupied by Mum’s Cafe, on the east side of BLQ 75, next door to Pepe Rico II near the lookout point on Av. El Faro. Opening hours are currently 9am-6pm, Tuesday thru Sunday, closed Mondays. -Ed.

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
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– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Splash and Play vinal crystal pool size 168 cm by 56 cm still boxed 30€. Money to go to British Legion Poppy Fund. David, Nerja. Tel. 643 212 944

For Sale, 2 items:
-Savic dog crate, fully collapsible, opens top and side, used but in excellent condition, complete with tray. 50x60x75 cm (wlh) 20€.
-Catalytic Gas heater. Campingaz A20 used but in good working order. 25€ For description see https://estufacatalitica.com/campingaz/campingaz-a20
Contact Eline on 627 871 532 (Whatsapp too). Torrox Campo close to Torrox.

For Sale: Table and chairs, chairs are foldable, seats 4 persons comfortable, €150 comes with the table cloth, buyer needs to collect in Nerja. Karen.
karenhardcastle1962@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Andalusia sum 1.405 cases of Covid and four deaths: {Translation, summary}
-Andalusia has registered a total of 1,405 cases of coronavirus this Saturday 12 June, slightly lower than the 1,441 positive cases the day before but higher than the 1,325 cases registered seven days ago, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Families, which has counted four deaths, lower than the seven deaths on Friday and the six deaths on Saturday.
-On the other hand, the cumulative incidence rate of the community has fallen slightly for the second consecutive day. Specifically, it stands at 187.74 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, 0.4 points less in one day, but 4.8 points higher than the rate of seven days ago and 17.6 points higher than the rate of two Saturdays ago.
-The 1,405 cases on Saturday follow 1,441 on Friday, 1,527 on Thursday, 1,261 on Wednesday, 1,161 on Tuesday, 1,600 on Monday and Sunday, and 1,325 on Saturday.
-By provinces, Seville is once again the one with the most positives with 446, followed by Malaga with 253, Cadiz with 169, Granada with 153, Cordoba with 151, Huelva with 114, Jaen with 73 and Almeria with 46.
-With regard to the four deaths, the province of Cadiz has recorded two deaths, while Seville and Malaga have recorded one death each. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

Andalusia registers 276 municipalities without Covid cases in the last 14 days: {Translation, 1st 2 paragraphs} Updated: 13/06/2021, 10:19
-Andalusia registers this Sunday 13 June, five weeks without a state of alert in force, a total of 276 municipalities that have not recorded confirmed cases of Covid-19 coronavirus during the last 14 days.
-According to the latest update of Covid incidence data by municipalities in Andalusia from the Regional Ministry of Health, consulted by Europa Press, Granada is the Andalusian province with the most localities without confirmed Covid cases in the last two weeks, with 81, followed by Almeria, with 68; Malaga with 34; Huelva with 29; Jaen and Cordoba with 23; Seville with 13 and Cadiz with five municipalities. See source for full lists of towns in each province. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/978168/andalucia-registra-276-municipios-sin-casos-de-covid-en-los-ultimos-14-dias-estos-son/

MALAGA

The Transfusion Centre of Málaga only has the stock of blood for a day: {Translation} The Malaga Transfusion Centre is calling for urgent donations of blood from all blood groups. The acting director of the health institution, Gracia María García, reported this Sunday that the reserves are at a “low minimum”, with stocks for one day.
-She has therefore made an urgent appeal for citizens to donate blood in order to guarantee care for all patients who may need it. In Malaga, 250 donations are needed every day in order to maintain sufficient stock to cover all the demand in the hospitals.
-This is why García asked the public to donate at the Blood Transfusion Centre, located in the Civil Hospital, on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th, from 9.00 to 21.00 hours.
-On Tuesday 15th you can also donate at the mobile unit, which will be in Mijas Costa, next to Hipercor, from 10am to 2pm and from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. To attend this collection it will be necessary to make an appointment (Monday and Tuesday, from 9am to 2pm) by calling: 951034120/21.
-To be a donor you only need to be over 18 and under 65, weigh over 50 kilos and be in good health.
-For more information call: 951034100 and 95103410.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Centro-Transfusion-Malaga-donaciones-sangre_0_1582942010.html

SPORTS

Eurocup 2021 News- Finland vs Denmark game delay when player suffers heart attack + game results:
-Denmark’s Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during his side’s Euro 2020 opening match against Finland, his team’s doctor confirmed on Sunday, but the reason remained unclear.
“He was gone; we did cardiac resuscitation, it was a cardiac arrest. We got him back after one defib (defibrillation),” Morten Boesen told a news conference, adding that Eriksen remained in hospital for further tests after his collapse on Saturday. His condition is now stable.
The Group B game was halted and eventually restarted an hour and 45 minutes later. Finland went on to win 1-0.
-Saturday: Wales 1 Sui 1; Den 0 Fin 1; Bel 3 Rus 0
-Sunday: England 1 Croatia 0; Austria 3 North Macedonia 1
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/denmarks-eriksen-still-hospital-condition-is-stable-2021-06-13/

Tennis News- Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart: Marin Cilic claimed the 19th ATP Tour title of his career and his first since Queen’s 2018 with a 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 win over Felix Auger Aliassime after 1 hour and 50 minutes in the final of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. Cilic won 100% of his first-serve points in three of his five matches and did not drop a set this week. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2021/06/marin-cilic-wins-his-first-title-since-queens-2018/

OTHER NEWS

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Google Chrome Browser Conning It’s Users? Mozilla Says Google’s New Ad Tech “FLoC” Doesn’t Protect User Privacy: Google’s upcoming plans to replace third-party cookies with a less invasive ad targeted mechanism have a number of issues that could defeat its privacy objectives and allow for significant linkability of user behavior, possibly even identifying individual users.
-Despite its promise to offer a greater degree of anonymity, Google’s proposals for Chrome have been met with stiff resistance from regulators, privacy advocates, publishers, and every major browser that uses the open-source Chromium project, including Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. “The worst aspect of FLoC is that it materially harms user privacy, under the guise of being privacy-friendly,” Brave said in April.
-The “privacy-safe ad targeting” method has also come under the scanner from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which called FLoC a “terrible idea…that can lower the barrier to companies gathering information about users” the EFF said.
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/mozilla-says-googles-new-ad.html

Android Users- Update Your Android System & All Apps Now: Multiple critical security flaws have been disclosed in Samsung’s pre-installed Android apps, which, if successfully exploited, could allow adversaries access to personal data without users’ consent and take control of the devices.
These bugs allow an attacker to access and edit the victim’s contacts, calls, SMS/MMS, install arbitrary apps with device administrator rights, or read and write arbitrary files on behalf of a system user which could change the device’s settings, says Sergey Toshin, founder of mobile security startup Oversecured. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/hackers-can-exploit-samsung-pre.html

Three reasons you shouldn’t install the iOS 15 beta on your iPhone yet: A beta is called that because it’s not finished and there are bound to be issues. For example, the second beta of iOS 14.7 includes an issue that causes some iPhones to not recognize the SIM card inside the phone. Without a SIM card, your phone may as well be an iPod Touch.
Bugs and issues just like that will surely crop up in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. And even if they don’t completely stop you from using your iPhone or iPad, the bugs will still be annoying and could mean the difference between getting work done and reliably sending messages, or having a new paperweight. Full article: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-install-the-ios-15-beta-on-your-phone/

Israel’s Knesset convenes to vote on new government that will end Netanyahu’s rule: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year hold on power was set to end on Sunday when parliament votes on a new government, ushering in an administration that has pledged to heal a nation bitterly divided over his departure.
Naftali Bennett, a hawkish hi-tech millionaire, was poised to replace him as head of a new government of unlikely allies that include left-wing, centrist and Arab legislators, which he cobbled together with opposition leader Yair Lapid. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-knesset-vote-new-government-end-netanyahus-record-reign-2021-06-13/

Running Appliances At Night To Save On Power Bill Can Be Risky: Most towns in Spain already have penalties set out in their by-laws for excessive noise overnight. In many places this even includes the use of electrical appliances like tumble dryers or washing machines.
These electrical appliances can exceed the limits which have been put in place to ensure that residents are able to rest peacefully at night.
In Malaga there are noise restrictions in place which prohibit: “any activity that disturbs the rest of others inside the home during the night, such as parties, games, dragging furniture and belongings, use of noisy electrical appliances, etc” as reported Malaga Hoy.
“I don’t rule out the possibility that there may be some isolated cases, but I don’t think it will be generalised, we’ll have to see what happens in the coming months”, explains Gemma del Corral, councillor for environmental sustainability. Despite this, she is clear in questioning the new electricity tariffs, pointing out that “they obviously do not incentivise or protect the right to rest, quite the opposite”.
(Note: Some sources are suggesting you should not run large appliances at night while you sleep, as these devices occasionally malfunction and can cause fires. If this happens when you are sleeping you will not be able to react as quickly as if you were awake. -Ed.)
English summary article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/13/beware-of-putting-the-washing-machine-on-at-dawn-in-malaga/
Full Source article, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tarifas-luz-Malaga-lavadora-madrugada_0_1582342706.html

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1980 Saturday, June 12th, 2021

On June 12, 2021June 12, 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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Trapiche Market:
Trapiche market is open from 09:30 hrs -13:30 hrs every Tuesday.
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; lights & ornaments for the home & garden; hand-painted. Andalucian tiles & ceramics; handmade cards & embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork & photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market link.
We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com or by phone +34 627 877 164

Services Wanted/Offered

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Ford S/max 2.5T petrol (Volvo engine) year 2007. New ITV. Excellent condition serviced by Fords El Morche for 7 years. Engine rebuild 3 months ago. New tyres, cam belt, wheel monitors. Test drive recommended. 250000km.
Tow bar – glass sunroof – snow chains. Must be seen to be believed.
Reason for selling family grown up. NOW €5250 ONO.
Tony. Torrox Costa
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whatsapp +447792579150

For Sale, 3 items:
-Gents, Ping golf bag. 10 €uros
-Ladies Green Lamb golf bag. 10 €uros
Both used regularly, but plenty of rounds left in them!
-Gents Footjoy “Contour” classic black slip-on golf shoes. Size 8 (42 EU). 10 €uros.
Contact Wendy / Paul. 630 560 983. Location Arenas, main road, or can meet on coast road or Eroski car park to suit.

For Sale: 4 Dining Chairs. Good Condition. 120 euro.
Ken, Nerja, Supersol (old Bridge)
Phone/WhatsApp 654 728380;
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For Sale, 2 items: We have a pair of ceiling fans/lights for sale in good working order, as pictured below, all offers considered.
-2 x fans with transparent blades and single light socket 105cm diameter x 45cm drop €8 each or €14 for the pair.
-Also available 2 x remote control send and receive units to control fan and light operation, €5.00 the pair.
We are situated in the campo near Canillas de Aceituno
Please call or WhatsApp Aidey: +44 7811 466234 or email: aideydessent@mac.com

Wanted: Looking for apartment July 7th to end of August. We have to be out of this flat July, August when owners come here for 2 months, and our new long term rental does not start until Sept 1st. All we have been shown are holiday rentals, and prices are exorbitant! Can anyone help please? Jane/Torrox area.
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Wanted: Drum kit. Full drum kit, inluding cymbals, stands, etc. I live in La Vinuela, 29713, but happy to travel.
Please call Mike on 711027499

Recommendations & Requests

The new 2.0TD Electricity tariff: The new tariff is now in operation (from 1 June), and has been launched in Summer. Endesa have stated this will apply “for both Summer and Winter”, which presumably means, for example, the cheap slot of 00:00 – 08:00 will remain the same, irrespective of the season.
This does mean that it’s up to consumers to shift their time-switches each time we change from Summer to Winter, in order for appliances to remain completely within the low-cost slot.
One way around this is to avoid programming your appliances into the first hour of the 00:00 – 08:00 slot, i.e. use 01:00 to 08:00 for energy-hungry devices like pool pumps, washing machines, dishwashers and water heating.
This, unsurprisingly, hasn’t been part of Endesa’s sparse advice.
Thanks, Best regards, Stevie / Chris Gregory, Sayalonga
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COVID-19

Andalucía registers 1,527 new infections and 15 Covid deaths in the last 24 hours:
-The Andalucía region has witnessed a slight increase in the number of new coronavirus infections this Thursday, 10 June, with 1,527 positive cases of coronavirus identified in the last 24 hours.
-The figure is higher than the 1,263 of Wednesday and lower than the 1,639 of last Thursday, according to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalucía (IECA).
-Andalucía has also recorded the second highest death toll so far this month with 15 deaths, only behind the 18 registered on 2 June.
-The cumulative incidence rate of the region has risen again after the slight drop of three tenths on Wednesday. It stands at 189.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, eight tenths more in one day and 8.2 more than seven days ago.
-By provinces, Seville is once again the one with the most positives with 454, followed by Malaga with 232, Cordoba with 182, Cadiz with 181, Granada with 167, Huelva with 144, Jaén with 124 and Almeria with 43.
-Regarding the 15 deaths, six have been registered in Seville, two in Cadiz, two in Jaén, two in Huelva, two in Malaga and one in Granada.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/10/andalucia-registers-infections-covid-20210610172325.html

Thirty-two municipalities in Málaga are free of Covid in the past 14 days and 19, at extreme risk: {Translation} Updated: 11 June, 2021 – 07:15
-There are 32 municipalities in Malaga without Covid cases in the last 14 days. Among them, Atajate, which remains the only one in the province that has not registered any positive cases in the entire pandemic. On the other side of the scale are those at extreme risk of the spread of the pathogen, which are 19 in total, according to data from the Junta on Thursday 10 June.
-Most of the localities that have not reported Covid infection in the last two weeks are small towns in the Serrania and Axarquia. On the other hand, in the Costa del Sol Health District – where large urban conglomerates are concentrated – there is no municipality with zero cases. On the other hand, none of them are at extreme risk.
-Opposite the towns without Covid are those that are at extreme risk because they exceed 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. In total, there are 19 in this category. These are, according to the figures of the Consejería de Salud y Familias, Alfarnatejo (274.7), Colmenar (264.0), Frigiliana (326.6), Nerja (269.6), Ríogordo (330.5), Salares (578.0), Almargen (308.2), Antequera (525.2), Campillos (286.2), Villanueva del Rosario (386.7), Arriate (441.0), Gaucín (1. 888.0), Jimera de Líbar (527.7), Jubrique (382.4), Montecorto (341.3), Álora (350.8), Alozaina (1,067.4), Cártama (377.7) and Monda (259.5). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/municipios-Malaga-libres-Covid-riesgo-extremo_0_1582043188.html

Those hospitalized for Covid fall to 90 in Malaga, the lowest figure in 10 months: {Translation} Updated: 11 June, 2021 – 13:45
-More Covid infections but fewer hospitalisations – up to a total of 90 in the province’s hospitals. This is the main conclusion drawn from the latest report released by the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Regional Government. In the last 24 hours, 274 positive PCR results have been detected in the province of Malaga. This is the highest figure since Monday, when there were 291.
-The positive note in Friday’s report refers to the number of hospitalised patients, which has fallen to 90, the lowest since the end of August. Of the total number of patients, 11 are in intensive care due to the seriousness of their condition. On the 25th of that month, 82 people were hospitalised after being infected with Covid, six of them in the ICU. Four days later, the number of hospitalisations increased and 130 patients were bedridden in one of the centres. Eleven of them, five more than just a few days earlier, were in serious condition.
-The day has left a new death. A total of 1,656 people have now lost their lives as a result of the virus. The number of people who have managed to overcome the disease since the beginning of the pandemic, in March 2020, is now 98,255, after adding another 204 recovered this last day, 70 less than the new infections counted in these 24 hours.
-As for the cumulative incidence rate, it continues to rise, although it continues to do so steadily. This Friday, with 163.6 infected per 100,000 inhabitants, it is up 2.2 points in the province compared to the previous day. With this number, it remains at high risk. This range is that in which the incidence is greater than 150 and less than or equal to 250. Until 4 June, the province was at medium level, having a rate greater than 50 and less than or equal to 150.
-For the last two weeks, the number of new infections has been increasing every day in the province of Malaga. In one day, from Wednesday to Thursday, it has barely increased by 0.4 from 161.0 to 161.4. Very little; it could be said that the rate is almost stabilised. But compared with 28 May last year, it is almost 36 points higher. Since then it has increased by a few tenths of a point every day. Then it was 125.6 and now it stands at 161.4. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-hospitalizados-Covid-cifra-baja_0_1582342411.html

Covid Spain- Health reports 4,142 new infections and 36 deaths, while incidence drops to 198 cases: {Translation} Updated: 11/06/21, 17:14
-The autonomous communities have notified the Ministry of Health this Friday of 4,142 new cases of COVID-19, 1,961 of them diagnosed in the last 24 hours. These figures are lower than on the same day last week, when 4,975 positive cases were reported.
-The total number of infections in Spain now stands at 3,733,600 since the start of the pandemic, according to official statistics. The cumulative incidence in the last 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 108.46, compared to 110.35 yesterday. A total of 51,466 positives have been recorded in the past two weeks.
-In Friday’s report, 36 new deaths have been added, compared to 97 last Friday. Up to 80,501 people with a positive diagnostic test have died since the virus arrived in Spain, according to data collected by the ministry. In the last week 109 people with a confirmed positive COVID-19 diagnosis have died in Spain.
-Currently, there are 3,427 patients admitted for COVID-19 in Spain (3,566 yesterday) and 966 in ICU (1,005 yesterday). In the last 24 hours, there have been 348 admissions (377 yesterday) and 465 discharges (490 yesterday). The occupancy rate for coronavirus occupied beds stands at 2.77 per cent (2.88 per cent yesterday) and in ICUs at 10.14 per cent (10.51 per cent yesterday).
-Between 1 and 7 June, the autonomous communities carried out 667,651 diagnostic tests, of which 434,722 were PCR and 232,929 antigen tests, with an overall rate per 100,000 inhabitants of 1,419.74. The total positivity rate stands at 4.51 percent, compared to 4.55 percent yesterday.
-The autonomous communities have administered a total of 32,282,553 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Janssen as of Friday. Of these, 654,232 doses have been administered in the last 24 hours, setting a new daily record. In total, 89.7 percent of those distributed to the autonomous communities have been injected, amounting to 35,991,358 units.
-In addition, a total of 12,250,002 people have already received the full guideline, 266,051 more than yesterday. This represents 25.8 percent of the Spanish population. A total of 20,963,619 people have received at least one dose, 44.2 percent of Spaniards.
-The data indicate that in this period 23,894,133 doses from Pfizer have been delivered to the autonomous communities, with 22,866,687 administered; 3,335,900 from Moderna, with 2,982,177 already inoculated; 7,344,700 from AstraZeneca, with which 5,678,363 people have been vaccinated; and 1,416,625 from Janssen, with 755,326 already injected. Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2021/06/11/sanidad-comunica-4-142-nuevos-52894701.html

EU adds another rare blood condition as side effect of AstraZeneca shot:
-Europe’s drug regulator on Friday identified another very rare blood condition as a potential side effect of AstraZeneca’s (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine and said it was looking into cases of heart inflammation after inoculation with all coronavirus shots.
-The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) safety committee said that capillary leak syndrome (CLS) must be added as a new side effect to labelling on AstraZeneca’s vaccine, known as Vaxzevria. People who had previously sustained the condition, where fluids leak from the smallest blood vessels causing swelling and a drop in blood pressure, should not receive the shot, the EMA added.
-Separately, the EMA said it was continuing its probe into cases of heart inflammation known as myocarditis and pericarditis, primarily following inoculation with the Pfizer/BioNTech (PFE.N), (22UAy.DE) and Moderna mRNA shots, but also after the J&J (JNJ.N) and AstraZeneca vaccines. Israel’s Health Ministry said this month it had found a likely link to the condition in young men who received the Pfizer/BioNTech shot. Full article:
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eu-advises-against-astrazeneca-shot-people-with-rare-blood-condition-2021-06-11/

Madrid brings forward second AstraZeneca shot for 60-69 group as more cases of delta variant are detected: The Madrid region announced on Friday that it would be bringing forward the administration of the second shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for the 60-69 group, given a rise in the number of cases of the so-called “delta” variant of the coronavirus that was first detected in India. According to the deputy healthcare chief, Antonio Zapatero, there is already community transmission of this more infectious strain in the region. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-11/madrid-brings-forward-second-astrazeneca-shot-for-60-69-group-as-more-cases-of-delta-variant-are-detected.html

Junta’s head expects the committee of experts to prolong the current Covid measures: The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has said this Friday (11 June) that “the most likely thing” is that the regional government’s so-called Covid committee of experts will decide to extend the current coronavirus measures at its meeting next week.
The Territorial Committee of High Impact Public Health Alerts of Andalucía, is due to meet on Tuesday, 15 June, and Moreno said he believed the existing restrictions would be maintained in the region “because the incidence rate is still high”. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/11/junta-head-expects-committee-20210611172337.html

Infection Increase in Nerja Forces Health Service to Carry Out Screening: The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, informs that the Ministry of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucia will carry out a massive screening in the municipality at the beginning of next week, a decision that has been made by the Territorial Committee of Public Health Alert High Impact due to the increase in infections. “The specific date will be announced in the next few days and the people who voluntarily submit to them will receive a notification via SMS with information on the place and time in which they will be carried out,” he stated.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/11/infection-increase-in-nerja-forces-health-service-to-carry-out-screening/

COVID-19- UK reports 8,125 new cases – as health chiefs call for 21 June lockdown lifting to be delayed:
-The UK has reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours – the highest daily figure since 26 February, when 8,523 were recorded. The latest government data compares to 7,393 cases on Thursday and 6,238 for last Friday.
-The latest daily figures also show there were 17 deaths recorded within 28 days of a positive test.
-The increase in cases has led the British Medical Association (BMA) to call for a delay to the planned easing of all lockdown restrictions on 21 June. Full article:
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-uk-reports-8-125-new-cases-as-health-chiefs-call-for-21-june-lockdown-lifting-to-be-delayed-12330391

SPAIN

The conservative majority of the Constitutional Court is preparing to overturn the previous state of alarm at the request of Vox after revising its position: {Translation, 1st paragraph only}
The majority of conservative magistrates of the Constitutional Court are preparing to impose their criteria on the state of alarm and thus overturn the measure previously imposed by the government of Pedro Sánchez to fight the coronavirus pandemic at the height of the health emergency. The decision will be adopted in the plenary session scheduled for the 22nd and responds to the appeal filed by Vox against the first state of alarm decreed by the executive of Pedro Sánchez and which imposed home confinement to fight the pandemic. The change of rapporteur, now Pedro González Trevijano, is at the origin of this turn of events which, in all likelihood, will conclude in a reproach of unconstitutionality to the state of alarm decree that will have consequences on the effects of its application, such as the fines imposed for non-compliance, legal sources explain. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/politica/mayoria-conservadora-revisa-posicion-constitucional-alarma-dispone-tumbarlo-peticion-vox_1_8027256.html

ANDALUCIA

Mayors unite to call for the halt of solar panel park projects and insist on tighter controls: Town hall heads in the Guadalhorce valley and Sierra de las Nieves have joined forces to call on the Junta and the national government for regulation of photovoltaic schemes. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/11/mayors-unite-call-regulation-20210611111618.html

SPORTS

French Open 2021 – Novak Djokovic serves up one of his best-ever matches to oust Rafael Nadal in semis stunner: In arguably one of the best matches of his career, top-seeded Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 to end the King of Clay’s bid for a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title and hand Nadal just his third-ever loss at Roland Garros.
We all know Nadal losing in Paris doesn’t happen often. Along with that 105-3 career record on the Paris clay, Nadal was 26-0 once reaching the semifinals at Roland Garros. But Djokovic is now the only player to beat Nadal twice here. Full article: https://www.espn.com.au/tennis/story/_/id/31613371/french-open-2021-novak-djokovic-serves-one-best-ever-matches-oust-rafa-nadal-semis-stunner

Tennis News- French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas went from way ahead to suddenly stuck in a five-set struggle against Alexander Zverev at the French Open on Friday before emerging to earn his first berth in a Grand Slam final.
The fifth-seeded Tsitsipas entered with an 0-3 record in major semifinals and it seemed as if he might let this one slip away, too, until a late surge carried him to the 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory after more than 3 1/2 hours at Court Philippe Chatrier.
On Sunday, Tsitsipas will face 13-time Roland Garros champion Nadal or top-seeded Novak Djokovic for the championship on the red clay.
Nadal and Djokovic were scheduled to face each other for the 58th time later Friday. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-french-open-tennis-sports-b6769b3b99a8e5fa74b605382cb057b1

LOTTERY

EuroMillions- results of the draw for Friday, June 11, 2021: The winning combination in the EuroMillions draw of Friday June 11, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 09, 17, 21, 33 and 39, and the stars 07 Y eleven. The Million code has been the PGT39595. Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-results-of-the-draw-for-friday-june-11-2021/

Bonoloto draw for Friday, June 11, 2021: The result of the Bonoloto of this Friday June 11 of 2021 is: 16, 17, 20, 28, 42 and 45, the complementary number being the 07 and the refund on 5. Source: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-friday-june-11-2021/

OTHER NEWS

Hackers steal 26 MILLION logins for Amazon, Apple, Facebook and other tech giants making off with payment information from three million devices:
-Hackers have stolen 26 million user logins for accounts from tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Facebook, as well as vital payment information in the latest online security breach.
-The malware hack, which occurred between 2018 and 2020, also saw payment details nabbed from 3.25 million computers that run Windows software. It was uncovered after researchers discovered a 1.2 terabyte database filled with stolen personal information being shared online.
The other firms whose accounts were targeted include eBay, Instagram, Netflix, Paypal, Roblox, Steam, Twitch and Twitter. It saw victims computers’ infected by opening emails, or downloading bootleg software, and enabled the malware to take screenshots of their browsing activity – including private login details. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9673933/Researchers-discovered-mystery-malware-stole-1-2TB-trove-sensitive-data-3-million-PCs.html

Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface: The six-wheeled rover is surveying an area known as Utopia Planitia, especially searching for signs of water or ice that could lend clues as to whether Mars ever sustained life.
At 1.85 meters (6 feet) in height, Zhurong is significantly smaller than the U.S.’s Perseverance rover which is exploring the planet with its own helicopter. NASA expects its rover to collect its first soil and air samples in July for return to Earth as early as 2031. Photos: CNSA. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/olympic-games-winter-olympics-business-mars-sports-890820b816bcedb05c49cc223f2b0774

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/

Churches & Worship

Evangelical Church- Torre del Mar
Christians United. Evangelical meeting hall.
(Sunday worship in English language)
11:00 in Calle Dr Ros Alférez 7, Torre Del Mar 29740
Our meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly.
Our primary objective is to honour God and exalt our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to be a house of prayer, a place of worship where God’s Word is faithfully ministered, and in so doing to be a spiritual oasis in Torre del Mar where all can feel free to exercise Christian love through their love of God, one another and our community. If you are a believer and want to worship in “Spirit and in truth” or if you are someone who is seeking to know more about the Christian faith, please come and join us.
Whether you live here in Spain or are visiting you will be welcome.
For further information please email Peter petcac@gmail.com

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.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: 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!).

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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. 1979 Friday, June 11th, 2021

On June 11, 2021June 10, 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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XXX International Festival of Guitar Town of Vélez-Málaga:
-Fri., 2July, Flute & Guitar
-Sat., 3July, Flamenco
-Sun., 4July Violin & Guitar
All start 9:30pm. Reservations by email: Cultura@velezmalaga.es
Claustro del Convento de San Francisco FB link

Silks Music Night: Friday 11June, music at 8:30pm.
BLQ 8, Urb. Costa de Oro, Torrox Costa
Live Music at Silks this Friday with KrissXesko, plus Play Your Cards Right, and to keep you sustained we’re extending our 2 for 1 offer on Fish’n Chips, €8.95 for 2 meals! Everyone welcome! FB link

Yoga & Brunch: Saturday 19th of June!
Hotel Parador Garden- Nerja
9-11h Yoga session
11-13h Vegetarian Brunch
For information and to book it: www.rutmontiel.com
Rut Montiel Wellness (+34) 664691515 FB link

Sculpture Exhibit of José Miguel Pino: Sala Municipal de Exposiciones de Nerja. Can be visited until next June 26, in the Calle Almirante Ferrándiz 14, Nerja, opening hours from 11 to 14 and 18 to 22 hours. FB link

Concert- Bonnie Tyler: In Salobrena, Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:30 PM. At the Polideportivo Municipal Los Trances.
The singer Bonnie Tyler will give a concert in Salobreña, on the coast of Granada, on the 13th of August, for which the organizers have launched a promotion to sell the first 1,000 entries for 30 euros plus handling fee. FB page

Local choir recruiting singers: We are singing again! Folk songs in English, Spanish, French, German and now, Croatian! Plus Faure Requiem extracts.
Do you like singing? Would you like to join a choir? We are inviting new singers to become members of the local, long-establish choir, Coral Coraxalia, under the leadership of Eusebio Pita. Great, friendly atmosphere, all nationalities, good repertoire, performances and concerts, social events, possible touring, etc. Rehearsals are Thursdays 17.30 – 20.00 in the room under Inmobilaria Maroma Estate Agents (opposite side of the road to Arkwrights) at Puente Don Manuel on A402. Plenty of free parking. Driving from Torrox pueblo takes just 40 minutes maximum. Come along to a rehearsal just for a listen if you like and then decide if you would like to join. For more information, call 689 111 352 or email mariordan@aol.com

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 in Torrox Costa!
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. New Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 6pm 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:
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B.
Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers are available.
The weather will only get better, soon be hot & sunny and we fill up quickly.
*Our special offers are on again this year*
-Offer 1, 2 nights B&B with 1 night 3-course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing a double room 130€.
-Offer 2, 3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at a local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for double en suite room.
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
Casa Magel is 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, with 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 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.
Ring 722879503

Malagalingo Spanish School:
Give your Spanish a definitive boost!
The time has come to try our 20hr Malagalingo Intensive Spanish Courses. €220, all materials included.
Don’t struggle with the Spanish language anymore!!
Come to speak Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere in our OUTDOOR TERRACE
From absolute Beginner to Advance.
Small groups, 6 person max.
Free registration and materials.
Ample free parking
Web: https://malagalingo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo
Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Pair of pair headboards. 88 x 101cms 25€ the pair
-Bedside table 50 x 31 x 71cms Price 25€
-Pine tv unit 83 x 42 x 79cms Price 45€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Inflatable kayak including 2 oars. The kayak has only been used once and is in perfect condition. Removable seats. 190€
Madeleine from Arenas tel: +34 699757798, mvaderlind@gmail.com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Large wooden storage box 20euros
-Spanish style mirror 15euros
Buyer collects. Phone/WhatsApp 635173983
Mary, Nerja

For Sale: A selection of books on self help and awareness. Including The Dream Encyclopedia, Teach Yourself to Meditate, After Beliefs and Phenomena, A Day Book of Comfort and Joy, Light on Yoga with specific instructions and pictures detailing the poses. 17 books in total. 25 euros
Barbara, Sayalonga ; casalees@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

This is the map of Andalucía levels by preventative health districts – from this midnight and their corresponding measures. FB link

The Axarquia region remains at level 1 of the Health Alert for Covid-19: {Translation} Updated: 10June21, 10:30.
-The health district of Axarquia and the health district of Malaga to which the 21 villages of the Axarquia region belong remain this Thursday at level 1 health alert for coronavirus. This has been determined by the Territorial Committee for High Impact Public Health Alerts in Malaga, which met this Wednesday, 9 June, by telematic means.
-In this sense, the Axarquia health district has lowered its rate compared to last week, going from 108.1 the previous week to the current 99.3. However, the health district of Malaga, to which the towns of Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Rincon de la Victoria and Totalan belong, has gone up from 120.1 to the current rate of 136.1.
-Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than a year ago, 8,173 people have been admitted to hospital in the province of Malaga, 784 to the ICU. The number of recovered patients is 97,737, after adding 268; and the number of deaths is 1,653. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-sigue-nivel-1-alerta-sanitaria/20210610093332041258.html

SPAIN

Spain’s regions given total freedom to decide their Covid hospitality and nightlife measures: The Ministry of Health and Spain’s regions have unanimously agreed a proposal that gives the latter absolute freedom in deciding their own coronavirus control measures in the hospitality sector this summer. The department, headed by Carolina Darias, did a last-minute U-turn and also agreed to allow the regions to make decisions about nightlife restrictions which the minister had previously flagged as “non-negotiable”.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/10/spain-regions-given-total-20210610094349.html

Top Court To Debate If First State Of Alarm Was Unconstitutional: The Constitutional Court will debate if Spain’s first State of Alarm, declared by President Pedro Sanchez on March 14, 2020, was legal or illegal. The court will hold its session on June 22 in plenary to study a proposal that that the restrictions on the mobility in the first months of the pandemic violated fundamental rights.
“If the government wanted to suspend fundamental rights, it would need to go to a state of exception and it did not do so because for then it would have to have gone to Congress,” Vox argued. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/10/top-court-to-debate-if-first-state-of-alarm-was-unconstitutional/

ANDALUCIA

Andalucía is set to swelter with temperatures between 37 and 40 degrees in most provinces: Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, has warned of sweltering weather across Andalucía in the next few days. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/09/andalucia-swelter-with-temperatures-20210609182100.html

The “hippies” of the ‘Rainbow Family’ who camp freely in La Rioja handed 76 sanctions: {Translation}
-The Guardia Civil in La Rioja has issued 76 reports/complaints to the organisers and participants of the international “Rainbow Gathering – Rainbow Family” movement associated with the “hippie” lifestyle, which this year was held in La Rioja, in the remote enclave of the Portilla valley, about five kilometres southwest of Viniegra de Abajo and about three kilometres from the border with Castilla y León.
-The exact campsite can only be reached on foot for the last two kilometres. Another 70 members of the “Familia Arcoíris” avoided the sanction by leaving the site during the summons of the Guardia Civil officers.
-The reports/complaints have been processed for flagrant breaches of:
*Law for the Protection and Development of the Forestry Heritage of La Rioja, which prohibits free camping in all public utility forests in La Rioja and the setting of fires.
*Law on Forestry for driving off-road and parking vehicles off-road on vegetation cover.
*Law for the Protection of Citizen Security for the allegation of false or inaccurate data in identification processes.
*State and Autonomous Community legislation on health prevention and containment in relation to Covid-19, for groups of people not living together, not wearing masks and not keeping a safe distance.
-Since the arrival of the “Rainbow Family”, agents of the Armed Institute have carried out a “very exhaustive” monitoring of the meeting, which was attended at its peak by nearly two hundred people – men, women and children – of different ages and from different parts of Europe.
-The controls set up in the area prevented another 54 members of the “Rainbow Family” from arriving at the campsite. For the total control of this “hippie” commune it was necessary to mobilise a Civil Guard Air Service helicopter, as well as the Citizen Security Service Units, the Nature Protection Service, the Cynological Service with dogs specialised in the detection of narcotic substances and the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Team.
-The presence of minors in the illegal encampment also motivated their communication to the Social Services of the Government of La Rioja, not only because of a schooling issue, but also because of the very bad sanitary and health conditions. Source, Spanish: https://www.cope.es/emisoras/la-rioja/la-rioja-provincia/logrono/noticias/hippies-acampados-rioja-familia-arcoiris-20210610_1333109

MALAGA

Two cameras on the Costa del Sol in Spain’s top five for catching speeding drivers:
-Malaga province has the dubious honour of seeing two of its speed cameras in the top five for collecting fines in the entire country.
-In fact, the one that has been at kilometre 246 of the A-7 for two decades, heading in the direction of Barcelona, with a speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour, is the one that caught most speeding drivers in the whole of the country in 2020, with 48,771 – an average of 133.25 per day.
-The other is located just ten kilometres away at marker 256 of the A-7, in Torre de Benagalbón, in the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria, but on the Cadiz carriageway. Last year it caught 34,327 drivers who were going more than 80 kilometres per hour. Photo:SUR. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/10/radars-coast-spain-five-20210610113627.html

SPORTS

Health confirms that it will not be compulsory to pass a test to see Eurocup games in Spain at La Cartuja stadium in Sevilla: {Translation, summary}
Good news for many of the fans who were planning to attend one of the four matches of the European Championship which will be partially hosted by Sevilla.
Hours after this announcement on public radio, the Junta de Andalucía published a tweet on the official channel of the Consejería de Salud to stress that no tests will be necessary to guarantee the entry of attendees, but they will be optional in order to allow people to enjoy the show safely knowing that they are not carriers of the coronavirus. It is understood that all other security measures will remain in place and will be respected at all times with a comprehensive policy of prevention. Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/deportes/futbol/eurocopa/sevi-salud-confirma-pruebas-exigidas-para-eurocopa-quedaran-recomendacion-202106092236_noticia.html

UFC 263- Nate Diaz vs Leon Edwards: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight talents Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz will go to war this weekend (Sat., June 12, 2021) at UFC 263 inside Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Full article: https://www.mmamania.com/2021/6/7/22523281/leon-edwards-nate-diaz-full-fight-preview-welterweight-ufc-263-card-espn-ppv-mma

The medical team of the Spanish football league team demand the vaccination of the players with Janssen: {Translation, summary} The medical team of the Spanish national football team prefer the vaccination to be carried out with Janssen, the single-dose vax, rather than Pfizer, the drug chosen by the Ministry of Health. Health has shown that it is willing to allow them to be vaccinated with Janssen upon a written justification to the Federation. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/equipo-medico-seleccion-espanola-desaconseja-vacunacion-futbolistas_1_8024868.html

OTHER NEWS

The future of driving may cost you $8.50 per hour if Volkswagen has its way: VW is considering charging an hourly fee for access to autonomous driving features once those features are ready. The company is also exploring a range of subscription features for its electric vehicles, including “range or performance” increases that can be purchased on an hourly or daily basis. The first subscription features will appear in the second quarter of 2022. VW anticipates the subscriptions will eventually make the company hundreds of millions of euros in additional revenue. Full article: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/06/volkswagen-plans-to-offer-subscriptions-for-autonomous-driving-extra-ev-range/

Another Chrome Browser Attack- Update Again!: If you are still using Google Chrome browser on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, you need to update it immediately to the latest version Google released earlier today. The internet services company has rolled out an urgent update to the browser to address 14 newly discovered security issues, including a zero-day flaw that it says is being actively exploited in the wild.
Chrome users can update to the latest version (91.0.4472.101) by heading to Settings > Help > About Google Chrome, to mitigate the risk associated with the flaw. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/new-chrome-0-day-bug-under-active.html (If you are ready to ditch Chrome and want an EU-based secure web browser that respects your privacy, check out UR Browser. I’ve been testing it out for a few weeks and now use it as my main browser. Fast, low RAM use, no tracking, plus built in multi-level ad-blocker. You can still use Google Search if you must, but if you do, you should use it on a browser that doesn’t get hacked every week like Chrome does. https://www.ur-browser.com/en-US -Ed.)

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. 1978 Thursday, June 10th, 2021

On June 10, 2021June 9, 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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Blue Stompers live at the Gin Bar: Sat., June 12th 8pm
Gin Bar Riviera, Riviera del Sol 29649 Malaga
Reserve tables +34 951 56 78 64 FB link

Shaggys Bar Live Music: Fuengirola Nightlife Weekend
-Friday, June 11th, doors open 5pm. Music at 7:30pm, DJ John Williams– fun, disco, singalaongs
-Saturday June 12th. Doors open 1pm.
3pm Tony Capo
5pm Lesley Harrison
Res +34 676 19 45 37
Paseo puerto local 42, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga FB link

New organic and craft market: Starting Saturday 12th June in the Scirocco bar- Puente don Manuel from 10 am to 3 pm.
New organic and craft market with many local stalls – health foods veg clothes jewelry wood craft and more -music from Jonny unplugged – food and drink and kids area. Call Diane on Whattsap 004915154187031

Torre del Mar organises the ‘Malaga goat’s cheese and Axarquia wines market’: {Translation, 1st paragraph only} Sunday, June 13, in the Paseo de Larios in Torre del Mar, from 10am until 18:00 pm. There will be various workshops and product tastings. This is one of the most attractive gastronomic events of the year in our town.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/977245/torre-del-mar-organiza-el-mercado-del-queso-de-cabra-malaguena-y-vinos-de-la-axarquia/

RESCHEDULED- due to the weather last week : Charity Yoga Morning to benefit „ Refugio de Leo“
Do something good for yourself and others
NOW : Saturday 12.06.2021
10:00 h – 12:00 h / Yoga Montealegre / Torrox Campo
Ashtanga inspired Yoga Class/ open levels
Smallest recommended participation donation 15€
100% of the proceeds go to the “Refugio de Leo”
Let`s go – just join in !
I will be more than pleased if you contact me for further information and to reserve your spot.
For those who prefer not to drive on the campo, we can offer a shuttle from the main road.
Anne / Torrox : anne-kathrin.ruth@gmx.ch or telephone 685 247 505

CORRECTED POSTER- Bandits in Canillas: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live and vaccinated at Restaurante La Posada in La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 11th June from 8.30pm.
Covers from Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dire Straits and much more.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Hope to see you there. Rod & Mitch- The Bandits

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Floor lamp Measurements Height 142 cms
Price 20€
-Very old refectory folding table been sanded back to natural old reclaimed wood. Chalk painted legs. Make a lovely extra table for vintage tea room serving afternoon teas Measurements 183 x 60 x 75cms Price 125€
-3 pairs of solid wall lights with glass shades. Price 15€ per pair
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Kitchen Classics by Waring Blender. Original retro American smoothie blender, hardly used so motor is in excellent condition €25
-2 x SKK German heavy weight sauté pans hardly used in excellent condition €25 the pair
-Meyer Asparagus steamer. The Rolls Royce of asparagus steamers, with glass lid, excellent condition €25
Alan, Caleta de Vélez área
Email protonmale @ protonmail dot com (no spaces)
Phone 952 555 517 afternoons and evenings
Whatsapp phone or text 44 7885 298 691 anytime

Recommendations & Requests

Testimonial for Mandy’s Paint Box: From my first inquiry to Mandy and the swift reply, the prompt service remained throughout the whole procedure.
I asked for a quote to spraypaint my kitchen doors. Mandy arrived with a colour chart and spent time discussing, the shade of white, together with the work required.
At every point of the work being carried out, l was kept up to date.
I can’t express strongly enough, how happy l am with the finished job. Its transformed my kitchen. A professional job to the highest standard at a competitive price. I highly recommend Mandy’s Paint Box. Before and after pics below.
Georgina Brasier. La Vinuela. cgbrasier AT gmail D0T com

Recommendation: We have a second floor apartment and the windows are not easy to clean but Yanish from Gaely windows comes and does an amazing job, very friendly nothing too much trouble cannot recommend him highly enough, their telephone is 618869494
Liz, Maro, lizmaro15a AT yahoo d0t com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- 30% of the population live in municipalities where the increases in cases: {Translation, summary} Updated: 8 June 2021, 21:30
– The pandemic continues to subside in Spain but at a slower rate than in previous weeks. And although the general trend is good – cases have fallen by 5% in the last seven days, hospital pressure is decreasing and vaccination is progressing at a good pace -, the rise in infections now affects 30% of the population throughout the country. In addition, fifty major cities are at high or very high risk of infection, with incidence rates above 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days. The worst incidences are concentrated in the Basque Country, La Rioja and Andalusia, and to a lesser extent also in Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León. The situation in Andalusia stands out: 5 of the 10 most affected large cities are in the Andalusian region.
-Among the 50 large cities where infections are on the rise (5 more than last week), the situation in Antequera, in Malaga, is of particular concern. There, cases have skyrocketed due to an outbreak associated with nightlife (infections are up +319% in two weeks), and it is the city with the worst incidence in the whole country, close to 600 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. In Lucena (Córdoba), Ibiza and Zamora, infections have also multiplied, although their incidence rates are still below 150 cases, so transmission is not yet out of control. But it is in Huelva, Arrecife, Portugalete, Santurzi and Bizkaia, which have exceeded the extreme threshold of 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in two weeks.
-At the other extreme there are 12 large cities that are in what the ‘traffic light’ of Health considers ‘new normality’: less than 25 new infections in two weeks. They are Paterna, Mislata and Alzira (Valencia), Orihuela, Dénia and Benidorm (Alicante), Calvia (Balearic Islands), La Orotava and Arona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), and San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía de Tirajana and Telde (Las Palmas). The latter municipality has not registered a new case of COVID-19 for 18 days, so its incidence rate in 14 days is 0.
-Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in 711 municipalities where 42% of the Spanish population lives (last week it was 51%). They are rising in 543 where 29% of the population lives (last week it was 22%) and are in a plateau phase (staying more or less the same as a fortnight ago) in 105, where 12% live. The rest are very small municipalities where very few cases are recorded – less than 5 every two weeks – or for which no information is available – representing 17% of the Spanish population.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/mapa-casos-confirmados-coronavirus-covid-19-espana-municipio-8-de-junio_1_1466396.html

The Axarquia reported 9 new cases Covid-19 by 46 new cured: {Translation} The data provided on Wednesday 9 June by the Ministry of Health of the Andalusian Regional Government confirmed a total of 8 new cases of coronavirus infection in the Axarquia region, with 46 people who have managed to overcome the disease and no deaths. In addition, Totalán is once again a coronavirus-free municipality, as the only person still suffering from the disease in the town recovered on Tuesday.
The new confirmed cases have been reported in Nerja (3). Rincón de la Victoria (3). Vélez-Málaga (2) and Torrox (1). The people who have managed to overcome the disease in the last 24 hours are located in the municipalities of Vélez-Málaga (16). Frigiliana (7). Perdiana (5). Colmenar (4). Algarrobo (3). Rincón de la Victoria (3). Riogordo (2). Benamocarra (1). Nerja (1). Sayalonga (1). Torrox (1). Totalán (1) and La Viñuela (1).
With these data, up to ten municipalities in La Axarquía are to date without active cases of coronavirus in their municipalities. These are the towns of Almáchar, Árchez, Arenas, Benamargosa, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Cútar, Macharaviaya, Sedella and Totalán.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-notifica-9-nuevos-contagios-covid-19-46-nuevos-curados/20210609132757041241.html

Malaga has 216 cases of coronavirus infection on a day with no deaths and 268 people cured of the disease: {Translation} Updated: 09 June, 2021, 13:52
-The province of Malaga has not managed to reduce the two hundred daily cases of coronavirus infection, although the fourth wave of the pandemic has been contained, in the so-called plateau phase. On Wednesday, the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Health reported 216 cases in a day in which 268 people were cured, with no deaths to report.
-There has been an increase in the number of new infections compared to the previous day, but it is very slight (10 more cases), while compared to the data from just a week ago there has been a decrease, but also very slight (12 fewer). Therefore, the pandemic continues to stagnate in its evolution, a situation that has been dragging on for more than a month, with constant ups and downs in the curve, which is not falling as would be desirable.
-Thus, the incidence rate in the province of Malaga continues to stabilise after the upturn in the first few days of June. Specifically, it stands at 161 cases of Covid per 100,000 inhabitants accumulated over the last 14 days, just three tenths of a percentage point higher than yesterday, meaning that the province remains at high risk for coronavirus, which is between 150 and 250 incidence. The increase in this indicator compared to the first day of the month is 23 points.
-For its part, Malaga city has reduced its rate from 145.4 to 144.5 according to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography. Likewise, the incidence has risen in two health districts: Costa del Sol, from 158.9 to 166.7; and Valle del Guadalhorce, with 203.5 (202.8 on the previous day).
-In the rest it decreases: La Vega de Antequera, which continues with the highest rate of the province with 302.2 (323.1 on Tuesday); the district Malaga, which drops almost one point, from 137 to 136.1; as well as Axarquia, which continues with the lowest rate, with 99.3 (102.9 the previous day) and Serrania, which has an incidence of 163.6, almost ten points less than the previous day.
-With regard to the pressure of care, the hospitals in Malaga have experienced a slight relief, with seven fewer patients bedridden. As of today, according to data updated by the Junta de Andalucía, 102 patients remain in hospital due to the coronavirus, of which 17 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In addition, there have been 15 new hospitalisations and two admissions to the ICU.
-On the other hand, the number of positive and cured patients are once again similar, although this Wednesday the number of recovered patients is higher than those infected after several days in which it has been the other way round. Specifically, 268 people have overcome the disease in the last few hours; and in total, in these almost 15 months of the pandemic, 97,737 patients have overcome the disease.
-Once again, a positive aspect of the report provided by the Regional Ministry of Health is the number of deaths, as deaths due to Covid have been significantly reduced since the vaccination process began. No fatalities have been reported this Wednesday, although eight people have died in Malaga in the last nine days of June. The number of deaths has risen to 1,653 in the province. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-contagios-coronavirus-fallecidos-curados_0_1581742729.html

SPAIN

Explaining The New Orange DGT Warning Signs: You may have noticed new orange-coloured signs going up on roads around Spain.To be precise, more than 300 of them have already been fixed in place around the country by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), but, many people have reported being confused as to the exact meaning behind these signs. Read the full explanation: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/09/explaining-the-new-orange-dgt-warning-signs/

ANDALUCIA

Adolescents in Andalusia to be vaccinated against Covid in the second half of August: {Translation, 1st paragraph only} Updated: 09/06/2021, 21:08
-Adolescents aged 12 to 15 will be able to return to the classroom vaccinated against Covid-19 after the summer holidays. The Regional Minister for Health and Families, Jesús Aguirre, announced on Wednesday that the Pfizer vaccine – until then endorsed only for those over 16 – will be administered to Andalusian high school students “before the school year begins”, as approved by the Interterritorial Health Council. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-adolescentes-andalucia-vacunaran-contra-covid-segunda-quincena-agosto-202106092058_noticia.html

The Board is extending the flat rate of the self-employed beyond September: {Translation, summary} According to the Board in a press note, the rate will be extended beyond September of this year, when it is scheduled to end, due to the good results that it has received; since last December, the applications were already 28.295, exceeding 24,000 initially planned for three years. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/junta-prorroga-tarifa-plana-autonomos-mas-alla-septiembre-labor-crear-entorno-adecuado/

MALAGA

Nerja Municipal Summer Active Ageing Program Is Announced: The Nerja Town Council, through the Senior Citizens and Sports delegations, is launching a new edition of the Municipal Summer Active Ageing Program, which will begin on July 1. The activities will take place both on Burriana beach and in the municipal outdoor swimming pool. The aim of this program is to improve the quality of life of the elderly in Nerja and Maro through sports and healthy activities.
From June 14 to 28, those interested can make their registrations at the Municipal Office of Attention to the Elderly, located on the ground floor of the Town Hall, from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 2 pm. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/08/nerja-municipal-summer-active-ageing-program-is-announced/

UK

UK-EU ‘sausage war’ talks stalled: Britain and the European Union failed on Wednesday to agree any solutions to ease post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, in a standoff that is not only deepening mistrust between the two sides but could also cloud a weekend international summit. The row has been dubbed the “sausage war” by British media because it affects the movement of chilled meats from Britain to Northern Ireland. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-urges-eu-move-post-brexit-trade-with-nireland-2021-06-08/

EUROPE

The Netherlands expands its “green list” and leaves out a large part of Spain: The Dutch Government on Wednesday expanded its list of safe European countries to which you can travel for tourism, including Germany and Italy, but it keeps out important holiday destinations for the Dutch, such as Spain, with the exception of the Canary and Balearic Islands. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-netherlands-expands-its-green-list-and-leaves-out-a-large-part-of-spain/

SPORTS

Premier League decides on punishment for Manchester United and Man City over Super League: The six English sides involved in the European Super League have reached a combined £22million financial settlement with the Premier League.
Manchester City and United, along with Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool, announced themselves as founding members of the competition in April.
After 48 hours of protests from fans, pundits and players – as well as opposition from UEFA, FIFA, the Premier League and even the British Government – all six clubs eventually withdrew.
The settlement was first reported by Sky News on Wednesday afternoon and it has also been reported that any club which signs up to a similar project in the future will be liable to a penalty of £25million, as well as a 30-point deduction. Full article: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-man-city-fine-20775847

Tennis News- Wednesday French Open Results:
-Maria Sakkari ends defending champion Iga Swiatek’s 11-match and 22-set winning streaks at the French Open: The 17th-seeded Sakkari used strong and steady baseline play to eliminate Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.
-On Thursday, Sakkari plays unseeded Barbora Krejcikova, and No. 31 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova faces unseeded Tamara Zidansek.
-Krejcikova advanced earlier Wednesday by beating 17-year-old Coco Gauff 7-6 (6), 6-3.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/fl-state-wire-europe-french-open-tennis-sports-00d66158ca51f5ee21dd99bb4b65eebf

OTHER NEWS

US loosens travel warnings for over 30 countries including Spain: Following the update, dozens of countries have moved from level 4 (“do not travel”) to level 3 (“reconsider travel”). This means that the situation is not yet ideal for people who are not immunized. The list of countries includes Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Singapore, among others, according to the US State Department website.
A few weeks ago the European Union announced it would allow fully vaccinated visitors from the US into its territory. Brussels is now hoping that Washington will reciprocate with a similar decision regarding European travelers to the US.
Spain for its part is letting in immunized tourists from all over the world (with the exceptions of India, Brazil and South Africa) who have received one of the following vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm or Sinovac-Coronavac. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-06-09/us-loosens-travel-warnings-for-over-30-countries-including-spain.html

In a world first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender:
Its use as legal tender will go into law in 90 days, with the bitcoin-dollar exchange rate set by the market. Under the law, bitcoin must be accepted by firms when offered as payment for goods and services. Tax contributions can also be paid in bitcoin. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-approves-first-law-bitcoin-legal-tender-2021-06-09/

South African woman gives birth to 10 babies, breaks Guinness World Record: Gosiame Thamara Sithole from Gauteng in South Africa delivered her decuplets (10 babies) by a caesarean section in Pretoria on Monday.
She has broken the record previously held by Malian Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine children (nonuplets) in Morocco in May.
Sithole, 37, a retail store manager, had six-year-old twins before her new birth. She said her conception was natural.
Full article: https://www.icirnigeria.org/south-african-woman-gives-birth-to-10-babies-breaks-guinness-world-record/

The first two images from NASA Juno’s flyby of Jupiter’s giant moon Ganymede received on Earth: The first two images from NASA Juno’s June 7, 2021, flyby of Jupiter’s giant moon Ganymede have been received on Earth. The photos – one from the Jupiter orbiter’s JunoCam imager and the other from its Stellar Reference Unit star camera – show the surface in remarkable detail, including craters, clearly distinct dark and bright terrain, and long structural features possibly linked to tectonic faults. Full article: https://scitechdaily.com/see-the-dramatic-first-images-nasas-juno-spacecraft-captured-as-it-sailed-by-the-icy-orb-ganymede/

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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DigameXtra No. 1977 Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

On June 9, 2021June 8, 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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Bandits in Canillas: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live and vaccinated at Restaurante La Posada in La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 11th June from 8.30pm.
Covers from Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dire Straits and much more.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Hope to see you there. Rod & Mitch- The Bandits

Soul Survivor live: Thursday 10June 9pm.
At “Robert’s Top”, Calle Livry Gargan 1, Almunecar
Soul / Blues / Jazz FB link

Weekly Crochet /Knitting Group: We still meet every Thursday from 10/10.30 am until 1ish in Caleta de Velez at Bar/Restaurante La Fuente.
Do you Crochet? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies (and ONE Gent) that are meeting every week in Caleta de Velez on Thursdays. We have no set rules-just bring a Smile.
Work at your own speed and chat making friends.
And – if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead.
And Don’t Forget – We will teach you either craft if you wish.
Hope to see you there. Need more information?
Email Polly at madpip @ hotmail .co. uk

Presentation of San Antonio- Torrox 2021:
Friday 11 June thru Sunday 13 June
Info, Spanish, at: FB link

Sister Sledge + Shalamar Concert: Friday 30July
Marbella Arena. Entry €50 and up.
Info & Tix- http://www.costadeldisco.com/buy_tickets.html

Torre del Mar IX edition of the ‘Market of the goat cheese Malaga and wines of the Axarquia’: {Translation} The event will be held this Sunday, June 13, in the Paseo de Larios of Torre del Mar with uninterrupted opening hours from 10 am to 18:00 hours in the afternoon. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/torre-del-mar/torre-mar-celebra-ix-edicion-mercado-queso/20210608140322041222.html

Theatrical Tour of the Andalusi Medina Balish: Saturday June 12th. 10am departure from Pl. de la Constitucion, Velez-Malaga. €15. Tel 689 776 488
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Guitarist wanted: Reforming band (Competa based) are looking for a guitarist to complete a 4 piece line up, we play rock covers from 60’s through to present (Free, Bad Company, Pink Floyd, Stereophonics, Stones and many more). Must be serious about gigging.
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For Sale: Waterford Crystal
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For Sale: Solid pine tv cabinet with removable turntable top and side opening cupboard. €50. Originally from Muebles Piramides. L84xH66xD50
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COVID-19

Tuesday turns the Covid statistics in Andalusia upside down- fewer infections and more hospital admissions:
{Translation} Updated: 08/06/2021, 17:13
-Andalusia counted 1,161 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, a figure that represents a decrease of 132 cases compared to the positives recorded on Tuesday last week.
-The statistics return to high mortality figures for Covid with 14 deaths, one more than those recorded seven days ago.
-The 14-day cumulative incidence rate has increased by two points compared to Monday’s figure, standing at 189 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This indicator only fell today in Granada and Jaén and remained the same as the previous day in Malaga. The cumulative 7-day incidence rate fell in all provinces except Almeria and Cordoba, where it increased by 15 points in one day.
-Huelva remains the province with the highest incidence with a 14-day rate of 299 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The Junta has ruled out for the moment the application of specific measures to control contagion in this province, according to the Government spokesman, Elías Bendodo, during the press conference following the Council of Government. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-martes-vuelta-estadistica-habitual-covid-andalucia-menos-contagios-y-mas-hospitalizados-202106081406_noticia.html

Spain adds 73 new deaths, and the low incidence of 113 cases: {Translated, first 3 paragraphs} Updated: 08·06·21, 18:15
-The Ministry of Health has registered on Tuesday, with data provided by the autonomous communities, 3,504 new cases of coronavirus, of which 1,859 have been diagnosed in the last 24 hours, compared to the 871 recorded on Monday, bringing the total number of people infected with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic to 3,711,027.
-Regarding the current average incidence of infection in Spain in the last 14 days, the report shows that it continues to fall, standing at 113.45 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to the 115.32 reported on Monday by the department headed by Carolina Darias.
-As for deaths from Covid-19, 73 more have been reported, of which 112 have been recorded in the last week. This brings the overall death toll from coronavirus in Spain to 80,309 people. Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2021/06/08/espana-suma-3-504-nuevos-52767455.html

Britain’s daily Covid cases rise in biggest week-on-week jump since BEFORE Christmas amid rapid spread of Indian variant as UK records 6,048 positive tests and 13 deaths: Britain’s daily Covid cases spiked to 6,048 today in a 90 per cent jump on last Tuesday — the biggest rise since before Christmas, as fears continue to grow that the rapid spread of the Indian variant will cause No10 to delay England’s June 21 ‘Freedom Day’.
Positive tests surged from 3,165 last week as the infection curve keeps ticking upwards. The last time the UK recorded a bigger jump was on December 22, when cases had almost doubled to 36,000 from the same day the previous week.
Department of Health bosses also announced another 13 deaths from the virus, and said 126 Covid patients had been admitted to hospitals on June 2, the latest day figures are available for. This was flat from the same time the previous week. Separate figures showed Covid was behind less than one per cent of fatalities at the end of May, compared to 45 per cent during the peak of the second wave. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9664789/Britains-daily-Covid-cases-rise-90-biggest-week-week-jump-Christmas.html

SPAIN

Spanish Health Ministry admits that latest traffic light system for coronavirus restrictions are not obligatory for the regions: Spain’s new traffic light system for coronavirus restrictions can be “adapted and contextualized” by the regions. That’s according to the order published Friday in the Official State Bulletin (BOE).
This is despite the fact that the Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), which brings together central and regional officials, said that it was “mandatory” for the regions to follow the rules when it approved the new system on Wednesday. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-08/spanish-health-ministry-admits-that-latest-traffic-light-system-for-coronavirus-restrictions-are-not-obligatory-for-the-regions.html

Spain’s Ministry of Health to offer a disco deal to the regions: The department says that if the regions agree to all nightlife closing at 3am they will give them absolute freedom to decide on the capacity and hours of bars and restaurants. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/08/spain-ministry-health-offers-20210608130739.html

New ITV Ruling Regarding Your Vehicle’s ABS System: With the latest change, on June 1, in the regulations of the Technical Inspection of Vehicles in Spain, (ITV), you need to be aware that your car’s ABS system is now an integral part of the inspection, and if it fails, it will be classed as a serious defect – even now including if the warning light should just come on – which is not the end of your headache, because fixing an ABS system can cost you anywhere up to €1000 depending on the fault. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/08/new-itv-ruling-regarding-your-vehicles-abs-system/

Fixed contract after six months- How Spain plans to solve job instability for its temporary workers: Obra y servicio job contracts, which up to now could run for up to four years (three years which can be extended for another year), would cease to exist. The standout feature of the draft bill headed by Spanish Labour Minister and third vice president Yolanda Díaz is the proposed maximum new length of temporary contracts: six months or one year at the most. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210607/fixed-contract-after-a-year-how-spain-plans-to-solve-job-instability-for-its-temporary-workers/

ANDALUCIA

The Board is considering postponing the meeting of the Covid expert committee for another week: {Translation} Updated: 08/06/2021 16:12
-The next meeting of the committee of experts advising the Andalusian government on the evolution of the pandemic, which is due to evaluate the phases of the de-escalation next week, has no date and could be postponed for a week longer than planned, pending any substantial change in the epidemiological situation in the region, according to sources from the Andalusian government.
-At its last meeting on 1 June, the committee decided to maintain the restrictions of the first phase of the de-escalation initiated on 9 May, the date on which the state of alert was lifted, and set to meet again two weeks later. However, the meeting scheduled for 15 June has not been convened and could be postponed for another week. If it were to be held, the same sources explained, its decisions would be very similar to those taken at its last meeting on 1 June.
-The Junta de Andalucía had planned a de-escalation in three phases. Between 9 and 31 May, a stabilisation phase was agreed with the restrictions now in force. The second phase, of “progress”, was set for 1 June and should have been maintained until 21 June, when it was planned to enter the “normalisation” phase with the lowest level of restrictions. The evolution of the pandemic has so far prevented progress in these phases.
-The current epidemiological situation is the same as a fortnight ago, with a progressive fall in the number of deaths and hospitalisations due to the disease, with bed occupancy levels for Covid patients at low alert levels, and an increase in the number of infections that places the provinces of Huelva and Jaén at extreme risk incidence rates and only two of the eight Andalusian provinces, Almería and Cádiz, at medium alert levels. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-junta-valora-aplazar-semana-mas-reunion-comite-expertos-sobre-covid-202106081221_noticia.html

Andalusians under the age of 40 years will be able to make an appointment for the vaccine for the covid next week: {Translation, summary} Updated: 08 June, 2021, 14:46
The Andalusian Regional Government plans to begin to summon “at the end of next week” the population under 40 years of age in the autonomous community to administer the vaccine against Covid-19. This was announced this Tuesday. “At the end of this week” the Andalusian Health Service will start calling “those born in 1980” for vaccination, and “at the end of next week we will start calling people under the age of 40 in Andalusia”, something that was initially “planned for the first week of July”, according to the spokesperson for the Andalusian Health Service. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/vacunacion-menores-40-Andalucia_0_1581442788.html

Mercadona Looking For Part-Time Workers In Andalucia:
Mercadona is looking for weekend workers across Spain with salaries ranging from €502 to €753 per month for part-time work. Among the roles offered are butcher, fishmonger, cashier, baker, perfume section, greengrocer and workers to clean and stock shelves. Positions are available in Andalucia. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/08/mercadona-looking-for-part-time-workers-in-andalucia/

MALAGA

Malaga province exceeds the one million coronavirus jab milestone: In the case of the province of Malaga, some 1,010,321 vaccines have already been given. There are 685,344 people who have received one dose and 368,282 who are fully vaccinated. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202106/08/malaga-province-exceeds-million-20210608181030.html

OTHER NEWS

Internet Global Glitch- Swaths of internet go down after cloud outage: Dozens of major websites went down for about an hour around the globe Tuesday, including CNN, The New York Times, Britain’s government home page, Amazon pages, the Financial Times, Reddit, Twitch and The Guardian, after an outage at the cloud computing service Fastly. San Francisco-based Fastly acknowledged a problem just before 6 a.m. Eastern. About an hour later, the company said: “The issue has been identified and a fix has been applied.” Most of the sites soon appeared to be back online. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/internet-outage-down-fastly-7c607c931faba19584975da74c8fa633

MS Office Users Need To Update- Microsoft Office to be Patched Today: Four security vulnerabilities discovered in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Office online, could be potentially abused by bad actors to deliver attack code via Word and Excel documents.
Windows users are strongly recommended to apply the patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk and avoid attacks that could exploit the aforementioned weaknesses. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/new-uaf-vulnerability-affecting.html

Ten devices and gadgets that you will have the houses of the future: Little by little the house has filled with internet connected devices, allegedly intelligent objects designed to make our lives easier. But the proliferation of recent years has only been the beginning. In the future, technology will conquer more and more spaces in the home. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/ten-devices-and-gadgets-that-will-have-the-houses-of-the-future/

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SCAM Alert- Supposed expert on cryptocurrencies accused of defrauding hundreds of people in Malaga: {Translation} J.R. has been arrested in Torrox (Málaga) this Monday at midday, according to elDiario.es. Biosca has been under arrest by the Audiencia Nacional since 5 June, which is investigating him for alleged offences of fraud, money laundering and criminal organisation. Biosca has been brought before the court. The plaintiffs had requested provisional detention for him and his family (his son Sergio Biosca and his wife Paloma Gallardo), although both his son and wife have already appeared in court and stated the address where they will be available. That is to say, if it were to be applied, pre-trial detention would only be for Biosca Sr.
The lawyer handling one of the complaints, Juan Carlos Gómez León of Gran Vía Advocats, explained to this newspaper that there are hundreds of people affected throughout Spain. He represents twenty. Some put in little money (from a thousand euros); others, high amounts (up to a million). “There are people affected all over the country and all kinds of profiles,” he says. Once the complaint was admitted for processing, others who had filed individual complaints joined the case. This alleged broker’s case is the first macro-claim for alleged cryptocurrency fraud to reach the National Court. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/economia/detienen-malaga-javier-biosca-supuesto-experto-criptomonedas-acusado-estafar-cientos-personas_1_8013111.html

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- The cumulative incidence in Spain continues to decline, with 115 cases: {Translation, summary} Updated: 07·06·21, 18:37
-The Centre for Coordination of Alerts and Health Emergencies said that the covid pandemic continues to decline slowly but steadily and this Monday the incidence in 14 days stands at 115.3, two points less than last Friday.
-In the last seven days there have been 91 deaths, according to Simón, although he warned that these figures are still provisional due to delays in weekend notifications.
-He also said that the occupancy of the ICUs is falling faster than in previous weeks and is at 11.8% (three tenths less than on Friday) and hospital occupancy remains at 3.3%.
-Simón expressed concern about the hospital situation in Madrid, which is the only region with high pressure in the ICUs (26.25 %) and with 6.3 % of the beds on the ward occupied.
-The Ministry of Health has reported 9,536 new positives since Friday and 40 more deaths.
-For a couple of weeks now, Andalusia (186.3), the Basque Country (184.1) and La Rioja (215.6) have been at high risk of transmission, with an incidence of between 150 and 250 cases, while Madrid has managed to leave this list today, going from 154.6 cases on Friday to 151.5 on Monday.
*Deaths*
-Of the 91 deaths in the last seven days, 18 have been reported in Madrid, 12 in Andalusia, 8 in the Basque Country and another 8 in Galicia.
Asturias remains the region with the highest fatality rate in the pandemic (3.7%), followed by Castilla-La Mancha (3.1%), Castilla y León (3%) and Aragón (2.8%).
Hospital admissions and discharges
-Over the weekend there were 356 admissions to Spanish hospitals for covid and 154 discharges. Source, Spanish:
https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2021/06/07/incidencia-espana-cae-115-3-52722203.html

Covid Axarquia- La Axarquía has 378 active cases of coronavirus in 21 of its municipalities: {Translation} Updated: 7June2021, 10:30
-In the Axarquia region, 21 of its 31 municipalities still have at least one active case of coronavirus. Only the towns of Alcaucín, Alfarnatejo, Árchez, Arenas, Benamargosa, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Cútar, Macharaviaya and Sedella are free of Covid-19 cases. In these localities, all confirmed cases have recovered or died. The last locality to confirm that it has no active cases of coronavirus has been Benamargosa, where the only remaining case has managed to overcome the disease.
-Thus, Axarquia still has 378 active cases of coronavirus located in the municipalities of Vélez-Málaga (129). Rincón de la Victoria (88). Nerja (55). Colmenar (18). Frigiliana (15). Riogordo (15). Periana (12). Algarrobo (10). Benamocarra (9). Torrox (9). Sayalonga (4). Moclinejo (3). Almáchar (2). La Viñuela (2). Alfarnate (1). El Borge (1). Comares (1). Competa (1). Iznate (1). Salares (1). Totalán (1). Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-mantiene-378-casos-activos-coronavirus-21-municipios/20210607094725041169.html

Covid Malaga- Covid rate rises 10 points in Malaga after the weekend and hospitalisations increase: {Translation}
Updated: 07 Junio, 2021, 14:33
-The data are not good. Slowly and steadily, the Covid rate in the province of Malaga continues to rise. On Friday it was 150.1 and, after the weekend, it now stands at 160.7. Ten points more in three days. Furthermore, this figure consolidates the entry into the high risk level for the spread of the pandemic, where it has been since then. High risk is that which includes an incidence between 150 and 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The province is in this range. However, the city of Malaga – its most populated area – is somewhat lower. Its rate is 140.9. This means that the capital is at a medium risk level. But it is six points higher than just three days ago.
-The good news is that there have been no deaths. Since Friday there have been no new deaths from the virus, bringing the total for the nearly 15 months of the pandemic to 1,652 people.
-Another indicator that is not positive is the number of hospitalisations. On Sunday, after several weeks, they were below 100. But this Monday they are on the rise again. There are currently 104 patients admitted to hospitals in the province. Of these, 16 are in intensive care due to their seriousness. Since the Covid health crisis began, 8,152 people infected with the virus have required hospital admission. Of these, 782 have had to be treated in an ICU.
-The number of newly infected and cured patients is more or less in balance. In the last two days, 253 more people have tested positive and another 266 people have been cured of the disease. In total, since March 2020, 101,328 patients have contracted the disease and 97,268 have been cured. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tasa-Covid-Malaga-hospitalizaciones_0_1581142944.html

Covid Andalucía Vaccination- Andalusians between 41 and 46 years old can make an appointment this week: {Translation} Updated: 07/06/2021, 19:20
-Since Tuesday 8 June, people born in 1976 and 1975, i.e. those who turn 46 or 45 during 2021, can make an appointment for the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine directly on the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) website via ClicSalud+, through the mobile application and the Salud Responde telephone number (955 54 50 50 60) and also at their health centre, preferably by telephone. Over the next few days, the opening of the appointment schedules will continue so that those born in 1977 and 1978 (who turn 44 and 43 in 2021) can request an appointment on Thursday 10 June and those who turn 42 and 41 in 2021 (born in 1979 and 1980) can do so on Friday.
-Immunisation for this age group will be carried out by Pfizer, Moderna or Janssen. On the other hand, as a novelty this week, on Wednesday 9, the possibility of self-citation will also be opened for people born between 1954 and 1961 who have not yet received their dose. This pending group of people will be vaccinated with Janssen.
-The possibility to make an appointment directly in Andalusia will thus be extended by the end of the week for all persons aged 41 years and older. The number of appointments will be adjusted according to the number of doses available and will be operational for people registered in the SAS User Database, regardless of whether they have public or private insurance. People who have passed the disease must wait six months from the diagnosis of the infection to be able to make an appointment.
-Appointments for the administration of the second dose cannot be requested through these channels and will be provided in most cases at the time of vaccination or will be communicated later by their health centre.
-This week, Andalusia is receiving 508,920 doses: 428,220 from Pfizer, 55,000 from Moderna and 25,700 from Janssen. The AstraZeneca doses have not been confirmed, but a shipment is planned.
-In addition, anyone over the age of 55 who has not been given an appointment because their details have not been updated in the SAS database or for any other reason has the option of contacting the SAS to obtain an appointment for vaccination via the telephone numbers set up for this purpose. These lines are manned from each centre and have been specifically reinforced. These telephone numbers are published on the SAS website, where there is a specific section on appointments and Covid-19 vaccination with updated information. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-vacunacion-covid-andalucia-esta-semana-pueden-pedir-cita-andaluces-tengan-entre-41-y-46-anos-202106071549_noticia.html

SPAIN

The EU Digital Covid Certificate- Who will be issuing them and what are they for?: From July 1, the European Union is going to put into use a “coronavirus passport” that will allow its citizens to travel across the 27-country bloc without the need for quarantines – assuming the epidemiological situation does not take a new turn for the worse. The “EU Digital Covid Certificate,” as the scheme is known, is seeking to standardize the documents issued by each country so that they can be recognized by each member. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-07/the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-who-will-be-issuing-them-and-what-are-they-for.html

Spain reopens to global tourists, provided they can prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19:
-The Spanish government has published the new requisites for travellers arriving in the country from outside the European Union and countries associated with the Schengen free-travel area. As was expected, the text released in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Saturday states that from today, passengers from risk zones will be permitted to enter Spain if they have been administered the full doses of a Covid-19 vaccine approved by either the World Health Organization (WHO) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA), more than 14 days prior to arrival. No proof of vaccination, recovery or diagnostic test will be required from tourists from low-risk zones, said the government in a release, although everyone will still have to fill out the travel form available on Spain Travel Health (SpTH). Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-07/spain-reopens-to-global-tourists-provided-they-can-prove-they-have-been-vaccinated-against-covid-19.html

Spain eases Covid restrictions and opens its borders to all fully-vaccinated tourists and cruise ships: As of this Monday, 7 June, Spain is easing coronavirus control measures and opening its borders to all passengers entering the country who can show they are fully-vaccinated against the disease. Travellers must have received the complete schedule of one of the vaccines recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
In addition, as from 7 June, cruise ships from other countries, banned since the outbreak of the pandemic, are also able to dock in Spain again. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/07/spain-eases-covid-restrictions-20210607094049.html

ANDALUCIA

Eight people in Andalucía are jabbed with ‘undiluted’ doses of a Covid vaccine: Eight people have been accidentally vaccinated with ‘undiluted’ doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in Andalucía, it has been confirmed. The incident happened last Friday at a mobile vaccination unit in San Juan de Aznalfarache, in Seville.
Once the error was detected, the Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health said the eight people were transferred from the vaccination site to the San Juan de Aznalfarache health centre in the city, where they were examined by a primary care doctor. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/07/eight-people-andalucia-jabbed-20210607115141.html

Andalusian residents will be the first to have an EU-accredited vaccination certificate in Europe: This was announced this Monday, 7 June, by the president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno. Moreno has explained that those over 65, who have already received two doses of vaccines, will be the first to start receiving the accredited certificate from today at home by post.
It will also be available to those who have recently recovered from Covid.
The certificate will also cover a third group: those not vaccinated but who have undergone a coronavirus test – either PCR or antigens – with a negative result. In this case, the card will be valid for one to three days and can be used to travel or attend cultural or sporting events.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/07/andalusian-residents-will-first-20210607180157.html

Guardia Civil Uncovers Huge Cannabis Plantation in Almeria: More than 62,000 plants were found in an “advanced state of growth”, according to the force.
The Guardia Civil has uncovered the huge cannabis plantation in Lucainena de las Torres, Almeria. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/07/guardia-civil-uncovers-huge-cannabis-plantation-in-almeria/

MALAGA

Eighteen municipalities of Malaga are at extreme risk for Covid: {Translation} Updated: 07 June, 2021, 16:23
-Eighteen municipalities in the province of Malaga are at extreme risk of Covid by exceeding 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Gaucín has the highest rate at the moment, with 2,706.1. Antequera, for its part, is the municipality with the highest number of inhabitants in this range. It currently registers an incidence of 576.0.
-The rest of the localities in this level of danger of spread of Covid are Alfarnatejo (274.7), Colmenar (410.7), Frigiliana (261.3), Ríogordo (330.5), Salares (578.0), Almargen (256.8), Campillos (393.5), Villanueva del Rosario (535.4), Arriate (367.5), Jimera de Líbar (527.7), Jubrique (382.4), Montecorto (511.9), Álora (266.9), Ardales (1. 018.9), Cártama (467.5) and Monda (259.5), according to data provided by the Regional Ministry of Health and Families.
-The province as a whole is below the autonomous incidence given that it has 160.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 187.3 in Andalusia. The province with the best epidemiological situation is Almería with a rate of 65.7. This is followed by Cádiz with 139.8 and Málaga, with 160.7. Cordoba has an indicator of 167.5, Granada 215.1, Seville 227.7, Jaen 264.8 and Huelva 293.9.
-At provincial level, the incidence is more than 10 points higher after the weekend, as it now stands at 160.7 (high risk) and last Friday it was 150.1. However, the city of Malaga has a lower indicator, as it is at 140.9 (medium risk), according to data from the website of the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Regional Government. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Dieciocho-municipios-Malaga-extremo-Covid_0_1581143222.html

SPORTS

Tennis News:
-Djokovic recovers from 2-set French Open hole against teen. After dropping a pair of tiebreakers to begin the fourth-round match, Djokovic suddenly went from a big deficit to his best tennis. He grabbed 13 games in a row in a dominant display before Lorenzo Musetti stopped playing because of lower back pain and cramps while trailing in the fifth set. The result officially goes into the books as a retirement. The score when Musetti quit showed Djokovic ahead 6-7 (7), 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-0, 4-0.
-Argentine 10th seed Diego Schwartzman reached his third French Open quarter-final on Monday with a 7-6 (11/9), 6-4, 7-5 win over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.
Schwartzman will face 13-time champion Rafael Nadal or Italian teenager Jannik Sinner for a place in the last four. He was beaten by the Spaniard in last year’s semi-finals.
-Greece’s Maria Sakkari demolished last year’s French Open runner-up Sofia Kenin 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.
-Coco Gauff became the youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years on Monday when she defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the French Open. Gauff, seeded 24, swept to a 53-minute 6-3, 6-1 win and takes on Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic for a place in the semi-finals.
Full article: https://www.firstpost.com/sports/french-open-2021-novak-djokovic-survives-scare-against-lorenzo-musetti-diego-schwartzman-coco-gauff-win-9693281.html

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