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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.

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

Holiday Schedule For DigameXtra:
DigameXtra will not publish issues on the following days.
January 2021
-Friday, 1st– Sponsor posts for Friday will appear Thursday.
-Saturday, 2nd– Sponsor posts for Saturday will appear Sunday.
-Wednesday, 6th– Three Kings Day. Sponsor posts for Wednesday will appear Tuesday.

DigameXtra Wishes all it’s
Readers, Sponsors & Subscribers
a very happy holiday season!
Plus a Very Special Thanks to the 5 readers
who sent in Christmas donations
and to the Dutch lady who tipped me
€50 on a €100 laptop repair! Your generosity
is GREATLY appreciated! -Naythan, Editor

What’s On

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Trapiche Market: Thank you to everyone who has supported the market this year; Trapiche is a community and you’ve all helped keep us going.
We’ll be back on Tuesday 5th January 2021 from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 KM, 29718 Vélez-Málaga.
Until then, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New to all of you from all of us.
If you’d like more information please contact Anita at
anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164

Torrox Concerts: What better way to celebrate Christmas than with the traditional concerts?
-Sunday December 27 at 12pm in the Plaza de San Roque in Torrox
-Sunday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m. on Calle Santiago (behind the church) in El Morche.
Concerts in the open air and respecting security measures at all times. FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service.
Service Providers, send me your Youtube video link and I will put the video of your service in action here below your posts!
Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
17 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 25th January Arrive Spain 27th January
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain 7th February Arrive UK 9th February.
Additional unscheduled trips in between.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number

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

English Nurse Care Team:
Personal Home Care and Nurse Support
Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
From supported trips to END OF LIFE.
We add quality to life with one to one support.
Care at home.
– Nurse Supported –
– A realistic option to Residential Care –
Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425

Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

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 website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals from the Nerja Household Centre:
-Sideboard stripped back to natural waxed with grey chalk paint Measurements W150 x D40 x H89cms Price 100€
-Upcycled handmade pine chest of drawers stripped back to natural with a medium stain grey chalk paint clear waxed with antique handles. Measurements Width 90cms depth 42cms height 95cms Price 95€
-Stunning tall boy stripped back to natural with stain and chalk paint with wrought iron handles. Measurements Width 60cms Depth 45cms Height 130cms Price 90€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Craftman SC55 EO BL Electro / Acoustic guitar set. Perfect for beginners. Sale Includes: Hard carry case, 6 spare strings, KORG CA-30 Chromatic Tuner, KORG MA-30 Metronome, KORG GA-30 Guitar /bass tuner, Yamaha VX15 Series Amplifier, 2 books for learning:- The Gig Bag Book of picture chords & Acoustic guitar by Andrew Ellis. Everything listed for €250 ono.
Vinuela area. Tel: Bob on 649111965.

For Sale: Two bedside cabinets complete with a loose glass top to prevent scratches 75cm high x 40cm deep x 55cm wide each with 3 drawers €35 In Nerja, Michael
michaelkelly5 at talktalk dot net

Wanted: PARROT Bluetooth car kit mki9100.
Ring Ernie, Iznate, 616812765 whatsapp.or messenger.

Recommendations & Requests

Spanish driving licence: Thought I’d post this, as a follow up to my post last week. I tried and tried, all week, to get through to Trafico, using the 060 number. I had no success, and every time I did get through, I couldn’t make myself understood.
However, today (Christmas Eve) the system worked, and I got through to someone who spoke English, and understood me completely. I had to give the usual information, DOB, full name, NIE, and English driving licence number, and that was it. I have now got six months in which to make an appointment to go to Malaga to
get my licence. This can be done online at http://www.dgt.es/es/ , and apparently, the instructions are easy to follow. (Use tool in top right of page to change display language. -Ed.)
I was assured that this is all I need to do, and that everything will be ok after Brexit. Hope this helps someone. Stay safe!
Maria, Competa, mariayewdall AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk

Merry Christmas: A Very Peaceful Christmas Naythan! Thank you for ALL you do to keep Digame going forward! Here’s hoping 2021 manages to shake off the virus and allow us all to be whole!
Regards, Leslie, CoastFMGold

DigameXtra Holiday Donations & Sponsorships: Businesses, please consider becoming a DigameXtra Sponsor to help pay our production expenses and WordPress server bill. You can join the Sponsor list and get extra posting privileges to better promote your services. Email for sponsor details. Non-Sponsor donations from businesses and individuals graciously accepted. There are two ways to make donations.
-Donations may be made by cash at my workshop in Torrox Costa.
-You may use Amazon to send me an “eGift voucher” by email. I prefer if you use Amazon UK, but if you must use Amazon ES that will also work. These are easily converted to cash. However, if you can manage it, plain old cash in an envelope is best.
AmazonUK eGift Card Link
AmazonES eGift Card Link
All you need is the name and email address, use these-
Name: N.J. Harris
Email: digamextra@protonmail.com
Thank you. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

News & Articles

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Andalusia announces that on Monday it will review the situation to decide whether to extend the Christmas measures: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 26/12/2020 18: 21
The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has declared this Saturday that Andalusians “do not relax” in the face of the coronavirus after announcing “the first data after Christmas”, which means that “hospitalizations drop below 1,000. According to the data released by the Andalusian president, hospitalizations stand at 975, with 236 patients in the ICU.
Through a tweet published on his personal Twitter account, the Andalusian president has announced that “on Monday we will decide if it is necessary to reinforce the measures”, in reference to the scheduled meeting of the Covid-19 Alert Committee that advises the Andalusian Government. “We continue to monitor,” pointed out Moreno, who considered that “it would be good news to start vaccination with the best possible data.”
This Sunday the start of vaccinations in Andalusia is scheduled against the coronavirus, as in all of Spain. The first doses of the vaccine against Covid-19 developed by the company Pfizer have already arrived in Spain and are in a warehouse in Guadalajara from where they will be distributed in the next few hours equally between the points designated by all the communities and cities autonomous to begin vaccination this Sunday.
The Andalusian Government announced on Wednesday the location of the vaccination points for Covid-19 in the first phase of the program. There will be 45 health centers and 37 hospitals that will dispense the vaccine, made up of 177 teams with 526 nursing professionals.
Of these, 73 will be mobile to be able to reach nursing homes and vaccinate all residents and their workers in the first two weeks. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-anuncia-lunes-revisara-situacion-para-decidir-si-amplia-medidas-navidad-202012261220_noticia.html

Andalusia exceeds 5,000 deaths from Covid since the pandemic began by adding 32 more: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 26/12/2020 17:14
Andalusia has exceeded 5,000 deaths from Covid-19 coronavirus this Saturday, December 26, adding 32 since Thursday (on Christmas Day the Board did not publish the report), according to data from the Ministry of Health and Families, which counts 1,410 positives plus.
-Specifically, on this day 5,019 deaths have been reached, after adding 32 since Thursday, which is a lower figure than the 41 deaths registered on Thursday itself, 37 on Wednesday, 33 on Tuesday and 40 on Monday. Of the 32 deaths, ten have been recorded in Seville, six in Córdoba, five in Cádiz , three in Granada, two in Almería, Huelva, Jaén and Málaga.
-Regarding the 1,410 cases, Malaga with 270 has been the province that has added the most positives, followed by Cádiz with 224 and Seville with 206. Below 200 infections are Granada with 183, Almería with 175, Jaén with 152, Córdoba with 109 and Huelva with 91.
-The patients admitted to Andalusian hospitals for Covid-19 have been reduced this Saturday, December 26, to 975, 103 less than Thursday and 213 less than last Saturday, of which 236 are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) , two less than Thursday and 15 less than seven days ago.
-The number of hospitalized patients falls by 103 compared to Thursday – since the data were not made public on Christmas Day – after the decrease of 43 on Thursday and 48 on Wednesday after rising by 17 on Tuesday and 23 on Monday, reduced by 59 on Sunday and by 29 on Saturday. The 975 hospitalized patients counted this Saturday are 213 less than the 1,188 registered seven days ago, 1,733 less than the 2,708 registered on March 30 in the maximum peak of the first wave and 2,503 less than the 3,478 of the peak of hospitalized in the second wave on November 10.
-For its part, the number of ICU admissions fell by two, after increasing by three on Thursday, falling from twelve on Wednesday and after remaining stable on Tuesday, falling by two on Monday and Sunday and by eleven on Saturday past.
-The president of the Board, Juanma Moreno, also sent a tweet to emphasize this decrease in the thousand hospitalized. However, he again stressed that we must not lower our guard or relax and that on Monday they will decide “if it is necessary to reinforce the measures”, that is, more restrictions. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-baja-1000-hospitalizados-covid-19-y-registra-236-pacientes-202012261203_noticia.html

Madrid detects at least 4 cases of new British covid-19 strain but does not tighten restrictions: It was only a matter of time. The new strain of covid-19, 70% more contagious, which has led to the United Kingdom back into lockdown and the cancellation of flights by different European states has now reached Spain. The Madrid region has detected at least four cases and is studying three more, as explained today by the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Antonio Zapatero, during a telematic press conference. The four confirmed cases are related to travellers from the United Kingdom who “have entered through the Madrid-Barajas airport”. Full article: https://www.ara.cat/en/Madrid-detects-British-covid-19-restrictions_0_2588741184.html

Boris Johnson urges Tory MPs to back Brexit deal as full text published: The EU and the UK government have published the full text of the Brexit trade deal less than a week before it is due to be implemented, as Boris Johnson urged his backbenchers to support the agreement when it reaches parliament next week.
The deal, which comes to more than 1,250 pages, will be voted on in the House of Commons on Wednesday, a day before the Brexit transition period ends. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/26/full-brexit-trade-deal-goes-beyond-canada-style-accord

How do the leading COVID-19 vaccines work and how do they differ: Read a brief summary of each of the major vaccine candidates here: https://nypost.com/article/how-do-covid-19-vaccines-differ/

Japan to halt new entry of foreign nationals until end of January over new virus strain: Japan will temporarily suspend new entry into the country of nonresident foreign nationals from around the world from Monday through the end of January as a precautionary step against the new, potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant, the government said Saturday. The news came the same day Japan confirmed two more people have been infected with the new variant, following its first cases of the strain detected in five people the previous day. Full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/27/national/japan-entry-foreign-nationals-coronavirus/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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Brexit Hotline

The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator.

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: http://www.currency-converter.com/
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php UKNewspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

DigameXtra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigameXtracom-100456328093689/ and https://www.facebook.com/Digame-Torrox-Blog-106444724153160/
DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://doctorlaptop-repairs.webnode.com/
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Test Video: This is a test video. I need to see if embedded videos are working again in email issues, as there was a problem getting them to display over Christmas. Readers can just ignore this. -Ed.

DigameXtra Christmas 2020 – Special Holiday Edition

On December 25, 2020January 2, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra wishes everyone a very merry Christmas. Here is a look back at Christmas Past.

Update: Evidently Youtube is blocking the videos below from displaying in some email servers. There are some other internet problems this morning, this is the best I could do.

-Naythan, Editor.

Churches & Worship

For the latest COVID-19 info 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/

Brexit Hotline

Fun & Games

Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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. 1824 Thursday, Dec. 24th, 2020

On December 24, 2020December 23, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

Holiday Schedule For DigameXtra:
DigameXtra will not publish issues on the following days.
December 2020
-Friday, 25th– Sponsor posts for Friday will appear Thursday.
-Saturday, 26th– Sponsor posts for Saturday will appear Sunday.
January 2021
-Friday, 1st– Sponsor posts for Friday will appear Thursday.
-Saturday, 2nd– Sponsor posts for Saturday will appear Sunday.
-Wednesday, 6th– Three Kings Day. Sponsor posts for Wednesday will appear Tuesday.

DigameXtra Wishes all it’s
Readers, Sponsors & Subscribers
a very happy holiday season!
Plus a Very Special Thanks to the readers
who sent in Christmas donations
and to the Dutch lady who tipped me
€50 on a €100 laptop repair! Your generosity
is GREATLY appreciated! -Naythan, Editor

The Next Issue of DigameXtra Will Be
Sunday, December 27th

What’s On

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Christmas Live Music at Cafe del Mar: Good afternoon my people, on Friday, December 25, 3pm, Luis Molero will be at Gran Café del Mar, we will make an unforgettable afternoon with Christmas carols and Rumbas. Reservations- 664 25 30 35
La Laguna 68, Torre del Mar FB Page

Salsa Duo: Live music on Dec 24th 1:30pm, at Feroche Beach Bar, 29770 Torrox. Reservations- +34 658 14 59 50 FB Page

Live music with “Onda Sonora” duo: Come to Cortijo Veleta and enjoy with us a magical lunch from 3:00 p.m. this Friday, DEC25, with Onda Sonora & Juan Luis Pascual! Due to a few cancellations we have some space available.
Call for reservations 651043848
Cortijo Veleta, Riogordo. FB Page

Christmas Eve Special: The Mark T. Connor show 2-6pm
At Legends La Cala. Show + table buffet for very special price of only €12.50!
Calle Estepona la Cala 29649 Mijas
Res +34 628 35 38 84 FB Page

New Year’s Eve Party: Portofino Restaurant in Cabopino
6 Course Gourmet Menu and Live Music. €95pp all included. See menu on poster below.
Bookings 952 83 46 46 or WhatsApp 634 322 628
Puerto Cabopino 29604 Marbella FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Inmobiliaria / Estate Agents:
BluCee would like to wish all Digame readers a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year. We so often hear “we saw you in Digame!”.
So as a show of appreciation, we polished off our dance shoes for a traditional BluCee Christmas dance we hope you enjoy it!
BluCee Christmas Dance – https://youtu.be/ydLHzVjETNs
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny and Nicky.
And a HUGE special thank you to Naythan, we really appreciate the hard work you put into producing DigameXtra.
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, please contact us at info@blucee.com
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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. Winter hours with current curfew: Thursday thru Sunday 13.00-17.00. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. For reservation 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/

Malagalingo Spanish School: Come to Torrox to enjoy our outdoor terrace with sea views while you speak Spanish! Don’t worry if you live in a different town, we provide legal authorisations for you to come to the school.
There are no excuses! Learn and have fun!
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493 www.malagalingo.com

Casa Magel- Room Available Over Christmas: Due to a cancellation, we now have a double en suite room available for the special Christmas celebration 24th 25th & 26th December to include B&B for 3 nights, Christmas Eve 3 course dinner with wine. Traditional Christmas day 3 course Lunch, with Cava & wine, snacks for supper.
Wine & drinks all day. Boxing day late lunch with wine. Gifts & games and all the bells & whistles for Christmas. 375€ for 2 sharing double en suite room.
Join us and have an unforgettable Christmas.
http://www.casamagel.com ; casamagel@yahoo.com 722879503

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
NEW PRODUCT – Face Cleanser With Bulgarian Rose is now available, 100% organic & vegan
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & Moonette FB Link

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Spain reaches the maximum risk level with 253 cases per 100,000 inhabitants: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 12/23/2020 19:32
The transmission of the coronavirus in Spain this Wednesday exceeded 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days, values ??similar to those registered in mid-September, when the country was on the eve of the second wave. One in ten hospital beds is occupied by a Covid-19 patient.
-There are currently 1,842,289 cases of coronavirus and 49,698 deaths since the pandemic began in Spain, according to the daily report published by the Center for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies (Ccaes).
-In the last seven days, 57,747 infections have been detected, 9.7% more than on Wednesday of last week. The regions that have reported the most cases since then are Madrid (12,103), Catalonia (11,955) and Comunidad Valenciana (8,059).
-The transmission rate stands at 253.74 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days, a value very similar to that registered in mid-September (253.75 on September 15). The communities with the highest incidence are the Balearic Islands (455.61), Madrid (361.41), Valencian Community (346.88), Extremadura (337.54), Castilla-La Mancha (305.04) and Catalonia (301.44 ).
-In Spanish hospitals there are 11,328 patients with Covid-19, of which 1,265 have been admitted in the last 24 hours. In total, 9.24% of the available beds are occupied by coronavirus patients.
-In the intensive care units there are 1,932 people in serious condition and occupy just over 20% of the available beds. The regions with the highest saturation are La Rioja, Catalonia, Castilla y León, Comunidad Valenciana and Madrid, where more than one in four beds are occupied by infected patients.
-The deaths in the last seven days are 648 and the communities that register the most deaths are Andalusia (96), Valencian Community (82), Castilla y León (62), Basque Country (60), Aragon (52), Asturias (50) and Castilla-La Mancha (48). Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-incidencia-continua-subiendo-hasta-253-casos-cada-100000-habitantes-202012231846_noticia.html

Millions more in England moved into toughest Tier 4 lockdown from Boxing Day: Updated Dec 23, 2020, 4:20 PM. Millions more people in England will be subject to the most severe Tier 4 restrictions following the “dangerous” spread of the new strain of coronavirus.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, health secretary Matt Hancock said: “It is absolutely vital that we act”.
On Boxing Day, 6 million people will move from Tier 3 to Tier 4. The affected areas are Sussex; Oxfordshire; Suffolk; Norfolk; Cambridgeshire, parts of Essex not yet in Tier 4; Waverley in Surrey; and Hampshire including Portsmouth and Southampton but excluding the New Forest.
That means a total of 24 million people, or 43% of England’s population, will be in Tier 4. Full article with video: https://news.yahoo.com/more-areas-england-tier-4-152020576.html?

Police in Malaga seize counterfeit cash: Posing as rich people, with high purchasing power, an alleged organised crime gang has been smashed by National Police officers in Malaga. After a stake out police recovered 11,000 euros in legal tender, 200,000 euros in counterfeit bank notes, six mobile phones, a money counting machine and a car in Operation ‘Carmiña’. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/22/police-smash-deal-gang-20201222192149.html

Spain’s new relief package rings hollow for struggling hospitality businesses, no cash benefits: The measures in the Plan de Refuerzo do not include direct aid. Instead, they aim to help small retailers and hospitality entrepreneurs increase their liquidity by incentivizing rent reductions, offering tax deferrals, improving access to financing and delaying Social Security contributions.
The overarching goal is to reduce companies’ fixed costs and adapt them to the new reality faced by hundreds of thousands of businesses affected by the crisis. The impact of the new plan is estimated at €4.2 billion, according to government spokesperson María Jesús Montero. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-12-23/spain-approves-relief-package-for-struggling-hospitality-businesses.html

Why You Should Change How WhatsApp Stores Your Messages and Why End-to-end Encryption Only Offers Very Limited Security: The Facebook-owned platform popularized the idea that secure messaging could be simple and universal. But, as good as that security might be, it’s not enough—and we have seen news this week that should serve as a serious warning that there’s more you must do to keep your WhatsApp account secure. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/12/19/stop-using-dangerous-whatsapp-settings-on-your-apple-iphone-or-google-android/

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DigameXtra No. 1823 Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, 2020

On December 23, 2020December 22, 2020 By Naythan

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Art Room – Art, Print and Ceramics Gallery
Stuck for Christmas present ideas?
With the current travel restrictions are you stuck for Christmas present ideas?
We have Gift Vouchers available for Christmas, digital or printed to the value of your choosing. Just let me know the value and I can either send you a digital file for you to print or send on, or I can post it to you.
Now restrictions are lifted you will be very welcome to come and visit our gallery any day of the week from 11.00am to 7.00pm by appointment only. Masks and social distancing will be observed and the gallery is well ventilated with sanitizer available.
We have original paintings on canvas in oils and acrylics, paintographs (photographs made to look like paintings), prints of paintings (framed or unframed) and ceramic bowls, plates, figures, tiles and plaques.
Prints are produced on high quality photo paper here at the gallery and presented in an A3 cellophane envelope with stiff backing board and would make an ideal Christmas present. Prints can also be made to fit any existing frames you may have (up to A3 size), or ordered out for bigger sizes.
Subject matter covers Moroccan cityscapes and people (inspiration taken from trips to Chefchaouen and Marrakesh), Cuban musicians, Flamenco dancers, local scenes and famous musicians, Keith Richards, Ray Charles, David Bowie, John Lennon etc. Commissions considered also.
Check out our website: www.artroom-gallery.com to view all the works and find directions to the gallery which is just 5 minutes outside Canillas de Albaida.
Tel (Whatsapp) 616 891 473
Email: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com

Casa Arts: Casa Arts is looking forward to closing off this extraordinary year with you and we are thrilled to present our Christmas and New Year’s menu!
-We will be offering our Christmas menu between 13:00-18:00 and 20-22:30 on 23 till 26 December; on 24 December, we remain open to serve you till 1:00.
-We will be serving our New Year’s menu between 13:00-18:00 & 20:00-1:00 on 31 December 2020, and between 13:00 & 20:00-22.30 on 1 January 2021.
To avoid travelling back home after a night of delicious foods & drinks, reserve your room in our cosy hotel.
We are proud of our vegetarian and vegan options.
We cater for different dietary requirements and preferences, so please let us know if there is anything else that we can do to satisfy your needs! We will be open all of December and are happy to host private parties as well, including serving personalised menus. Please enquire for more information!
Please reserve your table in advance (a deposit of 15€/pp will be asked upon reserving).
See you there!
Address: Casa Arts, 13 Carril de las Alberquillas, 29711 Alcaucín
Reserve: + 32 484 66 84 99 or +34 603 69 50 91 FB Page

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar- December & January coming events:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open Monday to Thursday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 – 13.00. Closed for Public Holidays, Thursday 24th & Friday 25th December. We are complying with all the Covid regulations to make your visits to our centre as safe as possible. For information please contact the Centre Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Web site: www.lux-mundi.org.
Lux Mundi January coming events- These will be dependent on the current Covid restrictions
– Every Monday – Craft Group. Starting on January 11th. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Monday -Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre.
-Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Fridays – Coffee Morning. Come and enjoy homemade cakes and a beverage in our lovely shady garden. Inside seating is also available. Meet up and catch up with friends, pick up the free newspapers. Browse through our preloved clothing for those essential additions to your wardrobe. Kitchen & household items, bedding, curtains and much more available to purchase. For the bookworms amongst you, check out our Book shop, hundreds of second-hand books waiting to be read. CDs and DVDs too. We are accepting donations of household goods and items of clothing and would appreciate it if you could bring them to us in bags that you do not need, during the normal opening hours. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-January 1st Friday – The Centre will be closed for New Years Day.
-January 6th Wednesday – The Centre will be closed for The Day of the 3 Kings.
-Monday 11th January – Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, for those who are alone. You are welcome to join the group for support and friendship. The group also meets on the other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. Time 13.30 in the Centre.
Kind regards, Patricia Rothwell, Press Officer,
Tel. 951 57 61 55

Bea’s Postamt New Hours: Opening from today. Please visit our Facebook page for new times. Music & Cocktail Bar, Av Europa, BLQ 80 Torrox Costa 29793 FB Page

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, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
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 Digame 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: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

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

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Vetiver Spain is located in Sayalonga.
We have 2 new videos showing an experiment planting Vetiver in a tall Ornamental pot showing the results of the root growth after about 8 months.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/g1WRvjE6oAk
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HNviq7XdRM4
These short videos show you the incredible root system of Vetiver is and why it is so beneficial to fighting erosion and preserving top soil.
Want more videos? Please go to our YouTube video page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/youtube.html
We also have Lemon Grass and Moringa Seedlings available now.
Please contact us for more information. Visits are by appointment.
Phone or WhatsApp for David: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Website: www.vetiverspain.com

For Sale, 3 Items:
-Pneumatic Nailgun – 30€
–Laser Leveller with Tripod – 30€
-Half Inch Drive Torque Wrench – 15€
All 3 for 60€.
Nick, La Herradura, 609 706 210
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: LG washing machine. 7kg load. Works perfectly only selling as I am moving and don’t need it.
Buyer collects. Margaret, El Morche, €130.
Magsfaulkner@hotmail.com or what’s app 00353866077105

For Sale: Wheelchair. German made, heavy duty, steel wheelchair for maximum weight 150 kilos. Chair weighs 20 kilos. With gell cushion made especially for heavy person. €100. More pics on request. Angela,Torrox Costa
angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

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Andalusia increases the Covid incidence rate by one point and adds 33 deaths, the lowest figure since Sunday: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 12/22/2020 17:42h
Andalusia adds this Tuesday 547 cases of coronavirus Covid-19 , 27 more than the day before and 69 more than a week ago, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Families consulted by Europa Press, which counts 33 deaths, seven less than on Monday and 16 less than the Tuesday of the previous week.
In addition, the community increases its incidence rate of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days by 0.9 points to 139. In that period, 11,673 new cases of coronavirus infection have been diagnosed.
On this day, Cádiz is the only province that exceeds a hundred daily infections with 130 , followed by Malaga with 99, Almería with 78, Seville with 69, Córdoba with 68, Jaén with 44, Granada with 33 and Huelva with 26.
As for the deceased, the 33 registered this Tuesday are the lowest figure since last Sunday and is significantly lower than the 49 registered on Tuesday of the previous week.
Seville, with 14 deaths, ranks as the province that registers the most deaths , followed at a distance by Cádiz with five; Granada and Jaén with four; Malaga with three; Almería with two; and Huelva with one. The province of Córdoba does not register deaths this day.
Hospitalized
The hospitalization data is also slightly worrying since it has risen by 17 people in the last 24 hours, a decrease somewhat less than that which also occurred yesterday. The trend continues to grow in the last two days.
The number of hospitalized for Covid-19 in Andalusia has risen by 17 people in the last 24 hours compared to 23 that increased this Monday and the decrease of 59 the day before, and those admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) they remain at 247, according to data published by the Board.
In this way, the total number of patients admitted to community centers this Tuesday stood at 1,169 compared to 1,152 yesterday , 1,129 on Sunday and 1,188 on Saturday, and the ICUs registered the same 247 affected by this disease as yesterday, whereas they were 249 two days ago and 251 three days ago. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-sube-punto-tasa-incidencia-covid-y-suma-33-muertes-cifra-mas-baja-desde-domingo-202012221247_noticia.html

Mass Covid screening in Algarrabo following recent spike in cases: A mass Covid screening programme will take place in Algarrabo following a spike in cases in the last two weeks. The town has seen 17 total new cases with active infection (PDIA) in the last 14 days and dates for random testing are expected be announced in the come next few days. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/12/22/mass-covid-screening-in-algarrabo-following-recent-spike-in-cases/

Spain restricts passage at the Gibraltar Gate due to the new strain of Covid-19: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 12/22/2020 4:05 p.m.
Only Spaniards, residents of Spain and Gibraltar, and cross-border workers will be allowed to enter national territory; the measure takes immediate effect.
The Government of Spain restricts passage through the Gibraltar given the new British strain of Covid-19 of which at least one case has been detected in the Rock, as announced this Monday.
The Council of Ministers has agreed to these restrictions. The Ministry of the Interior, within the scope of its powers, will issue an instruction “with immediate effect ” and by virtue of which only Spanish nationals, persons with legal residence in Spain, persons with legal residence in Gibraltar and cross-border workers. The latter group is made up of 14,500 people of different EU nationalities, of which 9,500 are Spanish.
Therefore, access to national territory from Gibraltar will not be allowed in any other case, such as nationals of the United Kingdom who are not residents of Gibraltar.
For the effective control of these limitations in the Customs that separates La Línea de la Concepción from Gibraltar, the Government ensures the necessary National Police agents .
The Government of Gibraltar has also announced new restrictions for passengers on Tuesday flights from the United Kingdom on. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/cadiz/sevi-espana-restringe-paso-verja-gibraltar-nueva-cepa-covid-19-202012221604_noticia.html

How to prove residency? Confusion reigns over Spain’s restrictions on travellers from UK: From Tuesday December 22, Spain has banned travellers flying in from the UK except those who are resident in Spain, due to fears over the new Covid-19 strain. But the move has left travellers confused. So for those trying to reach Spain, how do you prove residency? Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201222/how-to-prove-residency-confusion-reigns-over-spains-restrictions-on-travellers-from-uk

Ireland imposes new virus curbs over Christmas: Ireland on Tuesday announced fresh coronavirus restrictions with adjustments from Christmas until January 12 to curb the spread of new infections.
In a television address Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said his government had chosen to reintroduce the highest level of restrictions, level five, following an “extraordinary growth” in the virus. Full article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-ireland-imposes-virus-curbs-christmas.html

France to reopen border with England for COVID-clear travellers: Much of the world shut its borders to Britain after a mutated coronavirus variant was discovered spreading swiftly across southern England. France will reopen its borders to passengers from England on Wednesday, ending a blockade intended to stop the spread of a new coronavirus variant, but which has held up thousands of lorries before Christmas. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain/france-to-reopen-border-with-england-for-covid-clear-travellers-idUSKBN28W0OG

Lotería de Navidad 2020
El Gordo
72897
2º Premio
06095
3º Premio
52472
4º Premio
75981
38341
5º Premio
86986
37023
19371
49760
55483
28674
43831
31617
Source: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-12-22/christmas-in-spain-all-the-latest-coronavirus-restrictions-region-by-region.html

First prize in Spain’s Christmas lottery delivers more than one thousand 400,000 euro winners in Andalucía: The winning ‘El Gordo’ number that is worth 400,000 euros for each décimo (tenth) ticket sold has been drawn and brings good news for the 1,052 winners across Andalucía.
The lucky 72897 was sung just after midday during the televised draw in Madrid.
Six hundred winning tickets were sold in Punta Umbría (Huelva), 450 in Granada city, one in Cordoba and another El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/22/first-prize-spain-christmas-20201222123724.html

Costa del Sol wins part of fifth prize in Spain’s Christmas lottery: The first big prize out of the draw for Spain’s Christmas lottery has delivered cheer to lucky winners on the Costa del Sol.
Two ‘décimo’ (tenth) tickets of the the fifth prize winning number 86986 were sold in Malaga, specifically calle Victoria, a tenth in Guadalmina, another in Avenida Europa, one in calle Gaudí, one on calle Bolivia in Sabinillas and a further one on the seafront in Torremolinos.
Fifth prize ticket holders will collect 42,000 euros for each ‘décimo’ they hold.
The top prize will see winners pocket 400,000 euros for each decimo. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/22/costa-wins-spain-gordo-20201222100244.html

Spain’s Christmas lottery delivers almost one million euros in prizes to Mijas: A fifth-prize-winning number, 28674, should help guarantee a merry Christmas in Mijas after 150 of the national lottery tickets were sold in the town.
The lucky number has delivered a total of 900,000 euros in winnings (6,000 euros each) to ‘décimo’ tickets sold in the Costa del Sol town and a further 60,000 euros for a complete series of ten sold in the La Trocha shopping centre in Coín.
The big one, the El Gordo first prize – worth 400,000 euros per décimo went to the number 72897, with more than a thousand prize-winners across Andalucía. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/22/spain-christmas-lottery-delivers-20201222125134.html

Safe-Inet, the “bulletproof” VPN Shut Down: Law enforcement agencies from the US, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, along with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), announced today the coordinated takedown of Safe-Inet, a popular virtual private network (VPN) service that was used to facilitate criminal activity. Full story:
https://thehackernews.com/2020/12/cybercriminals-favorite-bulletproof-vpn.html

Beware of private gold purchases with strangers: Police in Seville have revealed details of an open-air shootout that followed a gold deal in one of the city’s most infamous neighbourhoods.
The shocking incident occurred shortly before 8 PM on October 12th, while the streets of Seville’s southern Su Eminencia area were still full of children and families enjoying the pleasant evening weather.
Two men arrived at a home with the intention of purchasing 40,000 euro worth of gold but were attacked by a gang upon arriving. Police launched an investigation into the brazen incident, and have now arrested 9 people following 12 raids. The perpetrators are reportedly all members of an infamous local crime family of Portuguese origin who have been long settled in Seville’s deeply deprived southern peripheries where violence and addiction are rampant. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/12/22/seville-shootout-after-gold-deal-goes-wrong/

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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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. 1822 Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 2020

On December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

La Casa Hotel and Restaurant Torrox Pueblo:
Our Christmas and New year holiday season times are in the poster below.
We will be changing our menu slightly and offering along side our a la carte dining, a new set menu available for both lunch and dinner.
We do advise booking if possible as we are limited to numbers.
We hope to see you all over the festive period, and thank you for supporting small businesses during this difficult year.
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga, España
Tel: +34 952 535 471 or +34 659 002 036

Live Music at Chaplin’s: El Pino, Torrox Park.
-Wed 23DEC. Starting at 3pm with The Costa Pop Choir followed by the very popular Juan Luis Pascual!! Free entry.
-Thursday 24DEC. Come and join us on Christmas Eve for the amazing Eliza Handley. We have tempting house cocktails on offer as well as skittle vodka shots and Stella Artois on pump for €3. Lets enjoy the last night before Christmas. 9:30pm-12:30am FB Page

Christmas Lunch with live music: 24Dec at Trattoria Angelo
Christmas Menu- 2 course €30, 3 course €35
Live music with Campbell Bass 2:30 TO 5:30PM.
Calle Cártama 17 29649 Mijas FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-Oil Filled electric radiator, 52 x 63 cms high. 30 euros
-Infra Red Lamp. 30 euros
-Bath seat sits over bath, White 72 x 25 cms. For heavy person
30 euros
Angela, Torrox Costa
angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

For Sale, 2 items:
-Golf Items as a lot. Ben Sayers M100 Graphite Shaft M-flex irons 4 thru S/W. Ping G2 driver, Lynx black 20 degree fairway wood, Golden Goose Putter, Nike Golf bag with stand, plus 40+ Golf balls. All in good condition. 145€?
-3x Oil filled Radiators, €20 each or all three for €50.
Jan, Caleta de Velez, Telephone 658041079.

Recommendations & Requests

Church Services: Will there be any church services on Christmas Day? Thanks Linda / Valez Malaga.
Email: l dot lindalondres AT gmail DOT com
(L.LINDALONDRES all lower case)

Thanks: Hi , my name is Sean Daly and l am in hospital at Torre del mar. I want to say a big thank you to all the wonderful staff here. They have looked after me extremely well and the care and attention l have received has been truly amazing and world class. I start chemo today so fingers crossed. Sean, Torre del Mar, proconsul998ATgmailD0Tcom

Mail for Sheri Pughes?: We regularly check the post box in Torrox village for a friend with the surname Hughes. He keeps having mail for a Sheri Hughes/Pughes put into the box, with the address Parcela 535, Barranco Plano. Does that ring a bell with anybody? If it does I suggest a trip to the Post Office where mail is awaiting!
Nigel, Torrox, littlenigeATmailD0Tcom

News & Articles

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Spain suspends flights from the UK apart from those carrying Spaniards, Spanish residents: The measure, which has also been adopted by Portugal, has been taken after a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus was identified in London and parts of the south of England by the UK authorities, prompting stricter lockdown measures in parts of the country and ruining the Christmas plans of many families.
As many as 23 European countries had already opted to suspend flights between their airports and the United Kingdom in a bid to prevent this new mutation of the coronavirus from reaching their territories. The Spanish government, however, had said on Sunday that it would await a decision from the European Union on a joint approach to travellers arriving from the United Kingdom before taking action. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-12-21/spain-suspends-flights-from-the-uk-apart-from-those-carrying-spaniards-spanish-residents.html

Spain ‘to register’ those who refuse to have Covid-19 vaccine: Those who don’t wish to be immunised against the virus will not remain anonymous and the Ministry of Health will register the names of people who refuse to have it and their reasons why, reports 20Minutos. Full article: (English summary) https://www.thelocal.es/20201221/those-who-refuse-to-be-vaccinated-will-be-registered
and (Spanish source) https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4519135/0/vacunarse-contra-covid-voluntario-sanidad-registrara-quienes-rechacen-inmunizarse/?

Gibraltar toughens restrictions as Covid-19 case figures soar:
Gibraltar has announced further Covid-19 restrictions to begin at midnight tonight. In a statement to parliament, chief minister Fabian Picardo explained that numbers of active cases are rising exponentially: from 47 active cases on 10 December to 60 on 15th, 71 the following day and 202 today. 1,365 people are currently in self-isolation, compared with 222 six days ago.
From midnight, masks must be worn in every public place in Gibraltar, and all catering establishments except takeaways must close until 11 January, possibly longer.
Shops may remain open, but must enforce the same controls as when Gibraltar began to come out of lockdown earlier this year, with limits on numbers inside, hand sanitiser etc. All gymnasiums must close from tomorrow. Continue reading at: http://www.surinenglish.com/gibraltar/202012/21/gibraltar-toughens-restrictions-covid-20201221164426.html

For the latest COVID-19 info 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. 1821 Monday, Dec. 21st, 2020

On December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

What’s On

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Winter Solstice 2020- The First Day of Winter: The winter solstice happens on Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year.
The winter solstice marks the official beginning of astronomical winter (as opposed to meteorological winter, which starts about three weeks prior to the solstice). The winter solstice occurs once a year in each hemisphere: once in the Northern Hemisphere (in December) and once in the Southern Hemisphere (in June). It marks the start of each hemisphere’s winter season. When one hemisphere is experiencing their winter solstice, the other is simultaneously experiencing their summer solstice! Source: https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-winter-winter-solstice

Phoenix Events: Trips & Events
January
8th – Trip to La Canada and Iceland €15pp
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

One For The Kids- Santa Klaus: Santa will be at the Churchelandia in Torrox Costa Tuesday, Dec 22nd 4-6pm. All children welcome! FB Page

New Years Eve Party: La Sierra Restaurante – Cerrado del Águila Golf and Resort. Come & join us at La Sierra Restaurant and say goodbye to 2020! We’ll be having non stop entertainment brought to you by ‘It Takes 2’, ‘Zing Duo’, ‘The Costadelics’ Funk Band & The Main show of ‘Prince by The Purple Revolution’
Starting at 7.30pm till 12.30am, we’ll be toasting & bringing in the New Year together with grapes and cava.
They’ll be a red carpet arrival & photographer with our photocall display on arrival, a glass of cava & canapes on our terrace, followed by a delicious 3 Course Dinner.
So dress to impress & celebrate in style with non stop music & plenty of fun!
All this for €75 & children under 11 half price!
Book Now & hope to see you there!
Call or WhatsApp 627164168 or book via Facebook.
Cerrado Del Aguila Golf and Resort, Avenida María Civiero S/N 29649 Mijas
FB Page

Ladies Lunch: La Scala Marbella. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, 22nd of December on our LADIES LUNCH. Unlimited Prosecco & Cocktails ( Pornstar Martini, Mojito, Cosmopolitan or Bloody Mary ) between 1 & 3 pm. Live music at 3 pm! All this with a 3 course menu for only 35€. Only a few tables still available so please reserve your table! +34 951 56 93 62 ; Urb. Real de Zaragoza 62B 29604 Marbella FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Inmobiliaria:
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental in Torre del Mar!
Apartment Sierra 1 in Torre del Mar is available for long term rent this winter.
Available now until the end of April 2021. Can be rented for 3 to 4 months. Price per month is €700 per month plus electricity usage. Price includes internet and secure parking.
This lovely apartment has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large secure garden. Located near the hospital, within walking distance to the beach and El Ingenio shopping centre. A car is not necessary. Normally fully booked.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Sierra 1
Not exactly what you are looking for. Thinking of renting out your property?
Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Wooden stool done in Tekka and wood stain. Measurements Width 60cms Depth 31cms Height 63cms Price 45€
-3 bar stools stripped back to natural with chalk paint & waxed Price 40€ each
-2 traditional Castillan bar stools with original leather strap seat Price 35€ each
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items: Carpets
-Multi coloured squares 120 x 170 cms main colour grey. 30 euros
-Blue runner carpet 200 x 57 cms 15 euros
-Burgundy carpet 130 x 80 cms 10 euros
Angie, Torrox Costa
angie j rogers @ gmail. com (no spaces)

For Sale: TV. TD Systems, 40 inch LED Smart TV. Excellent condition. Euro 100.
Paul 618234367, Torrox Campo. No track.

Recommendations & Requests

Supersol collection Nerja: A big thank you to all that donated food this Saturday At Capistrano Supersol and especially the couple who donated a whole trolley of all sorts of food it will help so many people. The people of Nerja deserve a big pat on the back for being so generous, Merry Christmas to you all Dorothy and Helen, Nerja.

News & Articles

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Andalucía PLANS to bring in a mandatory ‘Covid card’ to travel or attend events: (WARNING- This needs more confirmation as I only found one source. -Ed.) The Junta de Andalucía plans to issue a ‘passport’ for people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 from next 27 December with the aim of requiring it in certain events to avoid contagions in the future.
This was announced on Friday by the president of the regional government, Juanma Moreno, who explained that this “certificate will serve to know who has been vaccinated and who has not”.
The president said, “Obviously no one will be forced to be vaccinated, but if someone is going to want to go to sporting or cultural events or if they are going to want to travel, they will have to be vaccinated.”
The regional head said that this should be an initiative that the central government should assume, but once again it is the regions that have to make decisions.
Moreno said he regretted that 17 different ways of fighting the pandemic have been promoted by each of the regional authorities with an absence of leadership at the national level that the state government should assume.
In an earlier interview on Telecinco, Juanma Moreno said that getting vaccinated is a “moral responsibility towards oneself, and towards others”. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/19/andalucia-will-implement-mandatory-20201219083918.html

Britain & CDC issue guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination after allergic reactions: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday said it was monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with histories of allergies should proceed.
-Anyone who had a severe reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine should not get the second dose, the agency said, defining severe as needing the medication epinephrine or treatment in a hospital.
-People who have had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine should avoid the vaccine formulation containing the ingredient, CDC said. Two vaccines have been approved in the United States under emergency use authorizations.
-Individuals with histories of severe allergic reaction to vaccines should consult their doctors about the COVID-19 shot. The CDC said people with severe allergies to food, pets, latex or environmental conditions as well as people with allergies to oral medication or a family history of severe allergic reactions could still get vaccinated.
-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating around five allergic reactions that happened after people were administered Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this week.
-On Friday, the FDA said that the Moderna Inc vaccine, which received emergency use authorization, should not be given to individuals with a known history of a severe allergic reaction to any components of the shot.
-Britain’s medical regulator has said that anyone with a history of anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reactions to a medicine or food, should not be given the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-usa-vaccine-cdc-idUKKBN28U002

France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy suspend flights with the United Kingdom over new Covid-19 strain & 48-Hour Travel Restrictions From The UK To Ireland: The Irish Government is to impose a 48-hour ban on flights from Britain following fears over the spread of a new strain of Covid-19, while ferries will be limited to freight travel. The ban is in place for tomorrow and Tuesday and the measures will be reviewed by the Cabinet on Tuesday. Ferry crossings between Ireland and the UK will continue in order to keep essential supply chains moving. (1)
Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania and Czechia have also announced bans on passenger flights from Britain. As of 9pm Sunday night Spain has resisted adopting these measures, but says they will “adopt stricter PCR testing”, without providing more details. (2,3)
References: (1) https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1220/1185542-covid-19/ and (2) https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/dec/20/coronavirus-live-news-nsw-premier-to-provide-update-on-sydney-restrictions-as-northern-beaches-locked-down-uk-tightens-christmas-rules? and (3) https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-travel-ban-europe-uk-flights-b1776855.html

Novak Djokovic’s ten-million-euro mansion in the Marbella mountains: The Serbian tennis player has left Monte Carlo and moved to a luxury villa in Sierra Blanca. He has spent over ten million euros on a mansion. The villa, which was previously rented for 10,000 euros a week has an exclusive private tennis court where he can train.
The residence is 1,000 square metres in size, on a plot of 3,500. As well as nine bedrooms, it has eight bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool, various reception rooms, a cine, a games room with billiards and table football, a spa with sauna and Turkish bath and a fully equipped gymnasium. The main rooms are decorated in a mixture of Mediterranean and Moroccan styles. Outside there is a large barbecue and a big patio with sea views. PHOTO:SUR Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/202012/18/novak-djokovic-million-euro-20201218114610-v.html

Salón Varietés appeals for assistance raising funds in order to avoid closing down for good: The theatre is asking people to organise individual fundraising initiatives and it is offering help with the promotion of any such events.
A spokesperson for the fundraising team said, “As it is the only English-speaking theatre of its kind in southern Spain, it is important that we open just as soon as we can welcome people back safely and securely. The aim is to ensure that we can continue to manage the premises and re-open for shows.” PHOTO:SUR Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/18/salon-varietes-appeals-help-20201218114633-v.html

For the latest COVID-19 info 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. 1820 Sunday, Dec. 20th, 2020

On December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Live Music at Freoche Cafe- Torrox: Sunday Dec 20 2:30pm. Sound Shine will entertain you. Hey! You cannot miss this wonderful date this Sunday. We are going to have a great time on a dream terrace. Res- 658 145 950 FB Page

Soul Train Party: At the Cochera Caberet- Malaga. Sat., 26 Dec 8pm. This Christmas, give away culture. Share and enjoy music and dance. A very visual musical show. With extraordinary dancers Performances and musicians reshaping the songs of the most authentic soul and funk from the golden age of Soul Train. Betting on safe culture. €18adv/€23door.
Avenida de los Guindos 19, Málaga CP.29004
Teléfono: 952 246 668 FB Page

Howlin’Ramblers Live: At Bar Allioli, Sat., 26DEC, 2pm.
Plaza San Roque Estación Jimera De Líbar 29392 Jimera de Líbar, Spain. +34 606 69 27 53
FB Page

Churches & Worship

Recommendations & Requests

Torrox Hotel Article: I read, with interest, the article about new Torrox Costa Hotels. Especially the suggestion that there would be one next to the Iberostar, given that the only obvious site would be the piece of land between the hotel and Laguna Beach Complex! They have just spent €155.550.99 turning the rough ground car park into a…Car Park. (Reference http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/18/plans-announced-boutique-hotel-20201218114639-v.html)
John. Torrox Park. jdelucchiATgmailD0Tcom

News & Articles

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The Government prepares the approval on Tuesday of a 50 percent reduction in the rent to bars and premises: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
The Government prepares the approval for this Tuesday in the Council of Ministers of a royal decree by which large property holders must apply a 50% reduction in rents to hotel and commercial premises.
According to the draft finalized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the text will include, except for modifications, tax incentives for those who are not large holders (less than ten urban premises owned) and reduce the income they obtain from the rental of their premises dedicated to hospitality and commerce.
The deductions for rents, according to the draft of the future regulation, refer to the period of the state of alarm and as long as there has not been an agreement between the parties for a rent reduction, sources from the Ministry have confirmed.
The document already has a broad consensus, according to El País, and adds that the measure will not reduce public accounts as the minister of the sector, Reyes Maroto, has insisted for weeks.
This shock plan to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis in the hospitality and commerce sector has had to be postponed on several occasions in the absence of a consensus. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-gobierno-aprobara-martes-rebaja-50-ciento-alquiler-bares-y-locales-202012191501_noticia.html?

COVID in UK- The new strain of coronavirus – everything scientists are saying, and should we be worried?: The Prime Minister is reported to have held a meeting on Friday amid growing concern about the new variant of the virus.
There are fears a new variant of coronavirus may be speeding up the spread of Covid-19, particularly in south east England.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there is nothing to suggest this new strain is more likely to cause serious disease.
Boris Johnson was reported to have held an unscheduled meeting of ministers on Friday amid “growing concern” about the threat posed by the mutant strain – which is spreading fastest in South East England.
Professor Sir Mark Walport – a member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) – said there was a real possibility that it could have a “transmission advantage”.
“What happens with viruses is they do naturally mutate all the time and the ones that are likely to do well are the ones that increase transmission,” he told BBC2’s Newsnight.
“We know that this is a new variant, it has been seen in other countries but it seems to be quite widespread which suggests that it has got a transmission advantage. Full article: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/new-strain-coronavirus-everything-scientists-19488067

For the latest COVID-19 info 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:
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DigameXtra No. 1819 Saturday, Dec. 19th, 2020

On December 19, 2020 By Naythan

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Trapiche Market: Fantastic news – Trapiche Market is on this Tuesday. It’s time to get your Christmas shopping and the stallholders are here to help. Come and join us for a free glass of mulled wine and some chocolates.
Items for sale include vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood items; natural soaps and beauty products; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards; original artwork and photography; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; garden & house ornaments; large selection of 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. Visit Judy to have your clothes altered or commission new ones, she’s also selling cloth masks. Yolanda is waiting to cut your hair.
The market is open every Tuesday from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 KM, 29718 Vélez-Málaga.
We look forward to seeing you in the very near future. If you’d like more information please contact
Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com ; +34 627 877 164

Live Music at Mogador Beach Club: “Five Minutes Memory” play funk/pop/rock Sunday Dec 20th 1pm.
Ctra. el Penoncillo 29793, Torrox Costa
With the fabulous Rose Philippens fronting, German on guitar, Paul on bass and Facu on drums we’ll be making some great music! Now that we are allowed to travel a bit come on down to the Mogador Beach Club in Torrox Costa for a fantastic Sunday afternoon!
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Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 25th January Arrive Spain 27th January
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Additional unscheduled trips in between.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
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For Sale, as lot: 2 packs of Tesco Marzipan 500g and 1 pack of Tesco fondant white icing 1kg. Price €10.50. Pick up at Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar on any Tuesday. Call or whatsapp Gail (Sayalonga) on 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
– New in the box: Satelite head Duo LNB 19,2 + 23,5. For receiving Astra 1 and 3 ( with 60 cm dish). Connection for 4 recievers. For HDTV (DVB-s2) broadcast. Price: €15
-Sonos Wireless ZonePlayer S5, ( L 36, W 11,5, H 22 cm) Price: € 65
-2 B&O speakers. ( L 27,5, W 11,5, H 32 cm ). Brackets for hanging. Price: € 50
Jan B., Canillas de Aceituno, 633661957
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Recommendations & Requests

Spanish driving licences: Went to my gestor yesterday, complete with all the information needed to get a Spanish driving licence.
I don’t drive in Spain, but thought I’d get one before the dreaded Brexit!
However, he told me that the Trafico have sent out a directive, saying that they are not accepting anymore applications for the licences, even though officially, we have got until the 31st of this month
before anything happens. He had no further information other than this, because like the rest of us, no one knows what is going to happen. He didn’t know if there was going to be an extension.
You might like to include this information in the next issue as I’m sure not everyone is aware of this.
Regards, Maria, Competa, mariayewdall AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk

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What the BOJA says about the new hours of hospitality in Andalusia: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 12/18/2020 15: 36
The Junta de Andalucía has extended to ice cream parlors and chocolate shops the permit in force from this Friday, December 18, to cafeterias to be able to remain open in the range from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , but without being able to dispense or allow the consumption of beverages alcoholics at that time.
This is established by a modification published in the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) of the order of the Ministry of Health and Families Order of December 11 on temporary and exceptional measures for reasons of public health in Andalusia for the containment of Covid -19, during the pre-Christmas and Christmas period that has come into effect at 00.00 this Friday .
This order establishes that from this day on, “the establishments that carry out their activity according to the Economic Activities Tax epigraphs 672, 674.6 and 676, intended exclusively for cafeterias, chocolate and ice cream parlors , including similar establishments in cinemas and theaters, may remain open until half an hour before the time limit “in force until 10:30 pm, although” in these establishments the consumption and delivery of any type of alcoholic or spirits during the time slot between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm is strictly prohibited.
As stated by the Board in the order, this extension of hours is authorized “upon the request of the group of establishments called ‘cafeterias’ that the extension of the established hours has not included the possibility for these establishments to develop the main activity that is the object of the same, in other words, the service of those commonly known as ‘snacks’, which usually in accordance with our social habits are not given at the times currently established for catering and hotel establishments ».
The order of the Ministry of Health details that “the ‘snacks’ are associated with the service of confectionery, pastry, pastry and confectionery products, defined and regulated in Royal Decree 496/2010, of April 30, by which it is approved the quality standard for confectionery, pastry, pastry and confectionery products ”.
The opening of the cafeterias in that section from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is a novelty with respect to the measures already announced for the second phase of the de-escalation plan designed by the Board that President Juanma Moreno announced last week, and that They have come into force at 0.00 hours this Friday, December 18.
Measures for Christmas
In addition, mobility between the provinces of the autonomous community, which was restricted to stop the expansion of the Covid-19 pandemic, is once again allowed in Andalusia from 0.00 hours this Friday, and until the next 10 January 2021 .
Similarly, from midnight on Friday, until 0.00 hours on January 10, the hours known as night curfew , by which the movement of people at night is limited, reduces by two hours its current extension and is set between 23:00 and 6:00 .
Also starting at 0.00 hours this Friday, the catering and hotel establishments will be able to remain open until 18.00 hours, as they have been up to now, and reopen from 20.00 hours to 22.30 hours . The novelty is that, in the period from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., cafeterias, ice cream parlors and chocolate shops will be able to remain open, although without dispensing alcoholic beverages.
In addition, as of midnight this Friday, the catering services will be able to carry out home delivery services until 11:30 p.m. the cut-off , although time for placing orders is set at 10:30 p.m. Source: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-boja-nuevas-medidas-andalucia-permite-tambien-heladerias-y-chocolaterias-abrir-18-20-horas-202012181032_noticia.html

Spain’s coronavirus vaccine drive set to start on December 27: Spain will begin to administer the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech on December 27, said Health Minister Salvador Illa on Friday. Immunizations will start taking place across all regions, which will receive enough doses to start vaccinating the top priority groups. “The doses will reach all the regions on Saturday the 26th or Sunday the 27th, in coordination with Europe, which will distribute them on the 26th,” said Illa. “All regions will receive the amount allotted to them equitably so they can begin their vaccination process.” Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-12-18/spains-coronavirus-vaccine-drive-set-to-start-on-december-27.html

Belgian Minister Angers Manufacturers by Tweeting EU’s Covid Vaccine Price List: The price list revealed that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is the cheapest and Moderna is the most expensive, something most people knew. However, the details allow countries that may be negotiating with the vaccine manufacturers to take a harder line. Drug and vaccine prices have always been very closely guarded commercial secrets- but this is the list of what the EU is paying for the vaccines:
Oxford/AstraZeneca: €1.78 (£1.61).
Johnson & Johnson: $8.50 (£6.30).
Sanofi/GSK: €7.56.
Pfizer/BioNTech: €12.
CureVac: €10.
Moderna: $18.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/18/belgian-minister-accidentally-tweets-eus-covid-vaccine-price-list

Plainclothes police will enforce alcohol ban in Malaga cafes during new opening hours: Plainclothes officers in Malaga will police the new easing of Covid-19 restrictions across Andalucia which will allow cafeterias to open for two more hours from 6 to 8 pm as long as they don’t serve alcohol. To enforce this new rule, the Malaga’s Local Police force has introduced plainclothes officers in “sensitive areas”. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/18/plainclothes-police-will-enforce-20201218172931.html

No-one living outside the Valencia region is allowed to enter: Changes have been made to the Christmas restrictions in the Valencia Region. The President of the Consell, Ximo Puig, has confirmed that Valencia will be one of the regions to tighten measures, after the Ministry of Health left such decisions in the hands of the regional governments. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/12/17/valencia-tightens-christmas-restrictions/

‘Everything seems to indicate’ there will be no Easter processions in 2021, says Junta president: The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has said that “everything seems to indicate” that there will be no Holy Week processions in Andalucía in 2021, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It would be the second year without the traditional Semana Santa celebrations that usually see huge religious processions involving a massive number of partcipants and spectactators. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/18/junta-president-everything-seems-20201218163744.html

Plans announced for boutique hotel to stimulate tourism in Torrox Pueblo: The town hall in Torrox announced earlier this week plans to convert the former teachers’ residences next to the Colina del Sol primary school in the old town into a boutique hotel.
Medina said that this project, along with plans to build another hotel next to the Iberostar Málaga playa in Torrox Costa, are designed to “stimulate tourism after the pandemic”. He added that the town “needs more hotels”. PHOTO:SUR. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/18/plans-announced-boutique-hotel-20201218114639-v.html

Brexit calendar- What are the future key dates for Brits in Spain?: A key Brexit date is looming at the end of the year, but for British people in Spain, there are some other important dates to be aware of in the coming months. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201216/brexit-calendar-what-are-the-future-key-dates-for-brits-in-spain

Update- Worldwide Computer Hack, Microsoft Says Its Systems Were Also Breached in the Massive SolarWinds Hack This Week: The massive state-sponsored espionage campaign that compromised software maker SolarWinds causing worldwide outages on Gmail, Google Services, social media sites, etc., also targeted Microsoft Central, as the unfolding investigation into the hacking spree reveals the incident may have been far more wider in scope, sophistication, and impact than previously thought.
News of Microsoft’s compromise was first reported by Reuters, which also said the company’s own products were then used to strike other victims by leveraging its cloud offerings, citing people familiar with the matter.
Characterizing the hack as “a moment of reckoning,” Microsoft president Brad Smith said it has notified over 40 customers located in Belgium, Canada, Israel, Mexico, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US that were singled out by the attackers. 44% of the victims are in the information technology sector, including software firms, IT services, and equipment providers. (So perhaps that explains the ransomware attack I had, as reported on earlier this week. -Ed)
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2020/12/microsoft-says-its-systems-were-also.html

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

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

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

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

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1818 Friday, Dec. 18th, 2020

On December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Sunday Fleamarket in Nerja: The Fleamarket in Nerja on Sunday has more than 70 stalls providing a large variety of items on offer. Also a lot of bargains and gifts for Christmas of good quality.
Coffee, tea and snacks are available. The Fleamarket is open from 9.00 till 14.00. Hope to see you there, you are very welcome !!
Organized by the Lions Club. A non profit organisation.
Info: 685210652

New bar opening – RnR: Sunday 20th Dec at 1.00pm
The day has finally come, and we are ready to OPEN!
Please pop along and see us, and help us celebrate our special day!
Calle Huertos, 40 Nerja FB Page

Light Lunch band: Sunday 20DEC 2pm. Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador, Puente Don Manuel. FB Page

Chicago Jim and Mandolin Mick: Live Music. Friday Dec 18th 8pm
Biddy Mulligans La Cala, Boulevard de la Cala 29649 Mijas,
Tel. +34 952 49 48 77 FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beautiful creative bench with oak seat top with useful drawer space .Measurements W100 x D40 x H56cms Price 145€
-2 bedside units W51 x D38 x H46cms price 20€ the pair
-Pine bookcase W80 x D29 x H200cms Price 35€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items: CORRECTION
-LG ~~32″~~ 28″ Smart television. Perfect in every way. Wonderful picture! ~~Five~~ Seven years old. Selling because I need a larger one. €90 Can deliver
Pamela. Algarrobo. 609040709 WhatsApp.
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Recommendations & Requests

Canillas de Albaida Christmas Carol Service: We have been asked whether a Carol Service at Canillas de Albaida can take place, as last year. Sadly, the present regulations make it impracticable to do so this year.
Our Cathedral in Madrid is, however mounting a Carol Service which is being shared on-line at www.anglicanos.es. I attach the notice giving details, and some of you might like to tune in to this.
It is hoped to celebrate a first Service of Christmas on Christmas Eve, and should sufficient attend there will be carols in that service. I hope to send out information on this within a couple of days.
For those whom we will not see over Christmas, the Ministers and Congregation of the Church of St. Barnabas wish you all a happy, tranquil and blessed Christmas.
James (The Revd. James Tayler) Enquiries 952 03 04 61

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New measures for the coronavirus- Cafeterias in Andalusia may remain open from 6 to 8 p.m.: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 17/12/2020 19:04
The cafes in Andalusia may remain open in the range of 18:00 to 20:00 hours, provided they do not dispense alcoholic beverages, starting this Friday, December 18, according announced the Minister of Health and Family, Jesus Aguirre.
This measure was communicated by Aguirre at the press conference after the meetings of the territorial alert committees to analyse the situation of the coronavirus pandemic that were held this Thursday in each of the Andalusian provinces.
The extension of the schedule in the section from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is the main novelty with respect to the measures announced for the second phase of the de-escalation plan that come into force at 00.00 hours this Friday, December 18.
New measures from December 18
The mobility between the provinces of the autonomous community to be allowed back in Andalusia beginning at 0.00 hours on Friday, and until 10 January 2021.
In the same way, the hours known as the curfew night, by which the movement of people at night is limited, reduces its current extension by two hours and is fixed between 23:00 and 6:00.
The catering services may also make home deliveries until 11:30 p.m.
Also starting at 0.00 hours this Friday, the catering and hotel establishments will be able to remain open until 18.00 hours, as before, and reopen from 20.00 hours to 22.30 hours . The novelty announced this Thursday is that, in the period from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the cafeterias will be able to remain open, although without dispensing alcoholic beverages.
In addition, starting at midnight this Friday, the restaurant services will be able to carry out home delivery services until 11:30 p.m. the cut-off , although time for placing orders is set at 10:30 p.m.
The Minister of Health has pointed out that, although the Andalusian Government has for now decided not to harden the measures provided for in this de-escalation plan , it will not hesitate “to make the appropriate decisions that contribute to reducing the incidence of the pandemic in the community as much as possible.” depending on the evolution of the crisis, “in line” with what was discussed this Wednesday in the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System.
For this reason, Aguirre has reiterated his call to “prudence” , as well as to “compliance with the rules and sanitary hygiene measures at all times” by citizens. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-nuevas-medidas-junta-cafeterias-andalucia-podran-permanecer-abiertas-18-20-horas-202012171250_noticia.html

Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe: Facebook notified Instagram and Facebook Messenger users in Europe that some features of the app will be temporarily unavailable. A small prompt has appeared in both the Instagram apps and Facebook Messenger apps for European users earlier this week.
The message that the users received noted that some features of the said apps are not available to comply with the new rules for messaging services in Europe.
Facebook does not outline what specific features will be temporarily disabled, but the company does reveal on its support pages that the polls option on both Instagram and Messenger will be unavailable in Europe, as well as the stickers in Instagram and personalized replies on Messenger.
The other missing features may include limiting the files that can be sent on Messenger, changing nicknames, and the ability to share AR effects in direct messages on Instagram.
After this announcement by Facebook was made, it is still not clear when Facebook will lift the restrictions of the features for European users, but a spokesperson of Facebook told The Verge that it will be soon. Full article: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/255151/20201217/instagram-facebook-messenger-features-stickers-polls-temporarily-disabled-europe.htm

Zoom lifts 40-minute call limit on free accounts over Christmas: Normally, free accounts are limited to 40-minute-long calls, which abruptly end at the time limit. Zoom has just announced that those limits will be removed for two weeks including the last day of Hanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The company said: “As a token of appreciation to our users during an extraordinary time, we’re removing the 40-minute limit on free Zoom accounts for all meetings globally for several upcoming special occasions. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/17/zoom-lifts-40-minute-call-limit-on-free-accounts-over-christmas

Why you shouldn’t suck prawn heads during Christmas feast in Spain: Platters of prawns form part of the traditional feast on a Christmas table in Spain and every Spaniard knows that sucking on the freshly removed head is the very best part.
However, the Spanish Food & Safety Agency, (AESAN) issued an advisory warning diners not to suck the heads of such shellfish because of the health risks associated with cadmium, which is associated with heavy metals.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201217/dont-suck-prawn-heads-spain-issues-health-warning-ahead-of-christmas

For the latest COVID-19 info 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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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. 1817 Thursday, Dec. 17th, 2020

On December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

For the new official Covid restrictions, translated directly from the Junta de Andalucia site, see the news section in the Friday issue of DigameXtra, https://digamextra.com/2020/12/11/digamextra-no-1811-friday-dec-11th-2020/

Dana & Gianni in concert: Mis Tapitas, located in Puente Don Manuel, present: Dana & Gianni in concert. Saturday 19th of December from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. A musical journey with the most beautiful international and original songs (including Christmas carols), chosen and interpreted with love and personality, singing in four languages. An exciting experience since each interpretation is unique and unrepeatable. The concert is in 432hz tuning, also called Aurea. We wait you to share a moment of enjoyment, happiness, good food and drinks. For info and booking call: 675 66 00 22
Follow Dana & Gianni in Facebook @danaegianni Thanks.
(dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Solidarity Concert in the Church of El Salvador Nerja: “More than 140 families in a situation of request for help due to serious economic difficulties due to business closures due to CORONAVIRUS”
Reading this news deeply moved us and made us take out and clean our tools – art and culture – stored since March, and get ‘down to work’.
The orchestral project “Málaga Camerata” arises from the concern of young musicians to create a space where they can enhance their aspects as ensemble instrumentalists, within an orderly and professional work environment.
Since its foundation, it has been made up of a stable staff of about 20 members. The number is due precisely to the fact that there is a special interest in reproducing classicism and pre-romantic music, with the greatest possible similarity in terms of training.
We know that we cannot help everyone; But we can get 20 of these families to celebrate Christmas this year as well. It is a challenge and it is possible, with your help 20 families can!
Day and hour: December 20 – 1’30pm
Place: Iglesia de El Salvador – Nerja
Address: Paseo de El Balcón de Europa
Donation: 25’00€
Booking: 690073871 / ventana.abierta.acp@gmail.com
Web: www.ventana-abierta.es

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Do you need someone to carry out security checks on your unoccupied property?
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We can help take away some of that worry and check in on your property on your behalf, please contact us for our services and current rates.
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For a no obligation discussion about your property please get in touch.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, but cover Axarquía, East of Malaga on the Costa del Sol and the Costa Tropical.
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Anybody know a company or business that could do this?
Thanks in advance. Margaret, Valle Niza
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beautiful good quality red leather corner sofa with adjustable headrests purchased from muebles piramides Measurements Width 300cms Depth 160cms Height 70cms Price 250€
-Microwave. Price 25€
-Beautiful storage box. Measurements Width122cms Depth 57cms Height 48cms Price 225€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Bench kitchen radio – unused – €30
-Mens’ aftershave – unused – €20
-Wet & dry shaving set – unused – €30
Contact: carolDOTbausa@yahooDOTcom
Buyer collects, Carol, Caleta

For Sale, 2 items:
-LG 32″ Smart television. Perfect in every way. Wonderful picture! Five years old. Selling because I need a larger one.
€90
-An LG sound bar. As new. €50
Pamela. Algarrobo. 609040709 WhatsApp.
pamelawalshe@hotmail.com

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Barbecue: My favourite restaurateur, Joaquin, is having an open air barbecue at the Caracoles restaurant on the Torrox to Frigiliana road. Sunday 20th December at 13.00, there is a bus service he is putting on from Nerja, live music, as much food and drink as you can manage for 20 euros per head. We have had various tapas lunches there and I’m sure this will be an excellent day out. Tel. 952 00 9599 or 696 89 60 59.
Submitted by Margaret, Torrox, mariordanATaolD0Tcom
(Since this is not submitted by the restaurant management, I strongly suggest you call to confirm this event. -Ed.)

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Google sees major services outages two days in a row: Google has been having a rough time this week with service outages. It has now had two days, maybe even three days depending on who you ask, of major downtime.
On Monday, Google’s authentication system went down for about an hour, taking down Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Docs, and most other Google services. Google blamed the outage on “an internal storage quota issue,” which sounds a lot like Google ran out of storage space.
On Tuesday, Gmail started having problems again, which Google’s status dashboard described as “a significant subset of users… seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior.” Many reports, like this one from TechCrunch, said emails were instantly bouncing. Rival email service ProtonMail even says some emails sent to Gmail have been “permanently lost” and will need to be sent again.
Google’s Gmail status dashboard says any problems were resolved yesterday (12/15) just before 10pm ET, but this morning there are still reports of disrupted service in the comments on DownDetector. In particular, users who access Gmail through third-party clients seem to be having problems. Full article: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/12/google-sees-major-services-outages-two-days-in-a-row/?

Brits returning to Spain in New Year warned to carry residency proof: Travellers from the UK look set to be included in the EU’s ban on non-essential travel after the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31st and those travelling ‘home’ for Christmas been advised to carry proof of residency in Spain to ensure a smooth return in the New Year. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20201216/brits-returning-to-spain-in-new-year-warned-to-carry-residency-proof

Junta orders mass Covid-19 screening tests in 32 municipalities across whole of Andalucía: The regional government has confirmed the locations but not yet announced the dates. The Junta de Andalucía has ordered new coronavirus screening sessions in 32 municipalities across the eight provinces of the region as the battle to get the virus under control continues.
In Malaga province the mass tests will take place in the towns of Humilladero and Benamocarra – although dates have not yet been confirmed.
Screening sessions are also planned for Iznájar in Cordoba and the Sevillian municipalities of Tomares, Castilblanco de los Arroyos and La Luisiana.
In Jaén the municipalities of Fuensanta de Martos, Ibros, Cazorla and La Higuera have been selected.
Virus testing will also be carried out in municipalities in the Alto Andarax region in the province of Almería. Specifically in Alboloduy, Alhabia, Alicún, Almócita, Aisdodux, Beires, Bentarique, Canjáyar, Huécija, Íllar, Instinción, Ohanes, Padules, Ragol, Santa Cruz de Marchena, Santa Fe de Mondújar, Terque and Pechina.
In the province of Cádiz screenings will be carried out in Algodonales, as well as in the Huelva municipalities of Villalba del Alcor and Isla Cristina.
Finally, the Junta’s Ministry of Health has announced that mass tests will be carried out in Granada capital, in the health districts of Zaidín Centro, Salvador Caballero, Góngora and Almanjáyar.
Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/16/junta-orders-mass-covid-20201216104600.html

Coronavirus vaccines due to arrive in Spain from January 4, says health minister: Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Monday that the first coronavirus vaccines could start arriving in Spain “from January 4 or 5,” once the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approves a vaccine candidate. The EMA is likely to approve the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech by December 29 at the latest. This vaccine has already been approved for use in the United Kingdom, which began vaccinating priority groups last week.
Spain could start administering the vaccine early next month. Illa said that the “specific calendar” will depend on final approval by the EMA, which will meet in 15 days to analyze the Pfizer vaccine, and again on January 12 to do the same with Moderna’s. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-12-14/coronavirus-vaccines-due-to-arrive-in-spain-from-january-4-says-health-minister.html

Strike forces closure of almost half of the ITV vehicle testing stations in Malaga province: Stoppages have been called by the UGT union for every Wednesday in December to protest the ‘deterioration’ of the vehicle technical inspection company Veiasa.
Four of the nine ITV vehicle testing stations in the province of Malaga have been closed this Wednesday during the second strike called by the UGT for every Wednesday in December.
Another four of the UK MOT-equivalent test centres were working at a reduced capacity as workers protest the blocking of collective agreement negotiations and restructuring of the workforce by the public company Veiasa.
The strikes resulted in the El Viso (Malaga city), Marbella, Mijas and Ronda sites fully closing.
Meanwhile the Algarrobo and Guadalhorce test centres were operating at 60 per cent of capacity, Antequera (50 per cent) and El Palo (30 per cent). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202012/16/strike-forces-closure-almost-20201216190421.html

UPDATE- New rules on pet travel as UK granted ‘listed status’ by EU: The rules for travellers bringing pets from the UK into the EU will change in January but the decision to grant the UK ‘listed status’ means things won’t be as complicated as they might have been. Here’s what we know so far about the new rules. Continue reading at: https://www.thelocal.es/20201214/update-new-rules-on-pet-travel-as-uk-granted-listed-status-by-eu

Is 5G secure? New 5G Network Flaws Let Attackers Track Users’ Locations and Steal Data: Shortcomings that could lead to the disclosure of unique subscriber identifiers and profile information, and even the use of Internet services at a user’s expense without their knowledge are possible. (These problems are on the network level, so there is not much users can do about it. If you are concerned about making secure transactions and communications, you should use your 3G or 4G internet connection for those tasks. -Ed.) Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2020/12/new-5g-network-flaws-let-attackers.html

Age in Spain launches new telephone befriending service: Friendline is a telephone friendship service that connects people who want to rekindle the joy of chatting to a friend with volunteers willing to give a little bit of their time on a regular basis. Reaching out and volunteering for Friendline can give an older person something new to look forward to in their week and help them avoid the negative effects of loneliness and isolation. If you live in Spain and are interested in joining Friendline then get in touch using the link below.
https://www.ageinspain.org/friendline
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/12/16/age-in-spain-launches-new-telephone-befriending-service/

Health ‘closes’ Tenerife for 15 days to prevent the spread of Covid: The Government of the Canary Islands has announced this Wednesday new measures to stop the advance of Covid-19 on the island of Tenerife. The president of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, has reported that Tenerife will be closed for the next 15 days, both for entries and exits. Torres has also announced that the curfew is being brought forward at 10:00 p.m. and meetings are restricted to six people. These measures have been taken after the daily data of new cases has tripled since last September, according to the president of the regional Executive. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/health-closes-tenerife-for-15-days-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid/

Ransomware Alert by DoctorLaptop: I don’t know if it is related to the problems Google has been having for the last 2 days, but tonight while using Chrome browser on Windows 10 to access Microsoft’s game site ZoneCasino.Vegasworld.com, I encountered a malware attack from the famous and very dangerous “CEBER” family of ransomware. This ransomware is well known for locking users out of their computers and demanding huge sums for the unlock key. If you fail to pay the ransom in 3 days it deletes all your data!
It has been a few years since I have seen an active ransomware attack here in Spain, although I do see pieces of incomplete, inactive ransomware occasionally on client’s computers, lying in wait for the other pieces it needs before initiating an attack. What I encountered was a strong one, arriving complete rather than in parts, downloading onto my laptop without permission as soon as I opened the games website, and immediately attacking on 3 levels simultaneously. Fortunately Windows Security caught the attack, eliminated the threats and alerted me it had removed the threats and suggested I do a full system scan to be sure all malware was gone. I don’t often praise Microsoft, but in this case their security program performed in impressive fashion.
In any case, if you encounter a similar ransomware alert from Windows Security, you probably don’t need to do anything, it will have been fixed by the time you get the alert, but do a Full Scan with Windows Security to be on the safe side. However, if the alert asks you if you want to remove the threat, do so.
Everyone using Windows 10 should confirm their ransomware protection is turned on- go to Settings>Update&Security>Windows Security>Virus&Threat Protection, then scroll down to Ransomware Protection, click on Manage Ransomware Protection, and there find Controlled Folder Access and be sure it is turned on (see pic).
This could be a dangerous trend if Microsoft’s own websites are getting hacked and spreading ransomware.
If you are a victim of ransomware it will lock your screen with a ransom message. Force the computer off using the Power button, and get it to me ASAP, within 24 hrs is best if I am to successfully recover the system, as I will be working against the clock, so to speak. The best protection, as always, is to keep your data backed up onto another device or the cloud.

For the latest COVID-19 info 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
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