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CORONA 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). I suggest you check it daily.

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Grand ReOpening- The Harbour Bar & Restaurant Marbella: Wednesday July 1st. An elegant and friendly restaurant located on the first floor of the historic Real Club Maritimo (Yacht Club) in the marina of Marbella.
Our New Fresh Fish Boat available Tuesday to Sunday. Cooked to your preference. Includes Whole Sea Bass & Turbot Baked in Salt, Oysters, Large Red Prawns & much more.
The Harbour International Cheese Trolley features Gourmet Cheeses from around the world, homemade chutneys and crackers. Available 7 days a week from 12pm until late. Sharing boards and wine recommendations for each cheese available.
For reservations call 952 865 534, email info@theharbourmarbella.com or visit this new website to view the menu and map at http://theharbourmarbella.com

Frankenstein the Show: A circus and theatre are merged with a touch of dark humour, backed by live music. June 26 to 28 at the Congress Centre in Granada with performances at 6pm and 9.30pm each night.
With this show we expand the concept of the so-called New Circus, reinforcing the plot and the “Theme of Horror”. We made a fun and rogue, but at the same time emotional, version of Mary Shelley’s magnificent work “Frankenstein” or “The Modern Prometheus”. A different way of telling this well-known story through Humor and Acrobatics.
We will transfer the spectator to a fantastic world from the same entrance door of the theater / venue and we will make him forget everything during the two hours of entertainment that our “Show” offers. A stage proposal where the most intense moments of the original novel and the funniest of the versions that have been seen throughout all these years in cinema and theaters are mixed, all wrapped in a fantasy aesthetic inspired by the wonderful mind from the filmmaker “Tim Burton”.
https://www.turgranada.es/agenda/frankenstein-show/

Live Music from Sarah lucy Dole: Sunday at 5pm. Moto Rock Bar. Great singer with songs for everyone. Come along and have a great afternoon.
Location-Carretera Nacional 340. Km 302, Nerja, Spain 29780
+34 653 36 69 78 FB link

Elvis Tribute at El Mojito Carihuela: Our state of alarm officially ends on 21st June. So come along and celebrate with us.Our first live entertainment since lockdown.
-Saturday 20th June. We are very pleased to welcome back STELVIS, with his fantastic tribute to ELVIS from 9pm.
As numbers are limited due to social distancing we would be grateful if people could come with friends,tables for 2 are limited but we have tables for 4&6+.
Bookings are advised to avoid dissapointment.call in,ring or message.
We look forward to seeing you all for a great night. FB link
Address- Calle bulto 80, Málaga, Spain 29620 +34 952 05 70 62

Summer Begins Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Summer ends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

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Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es

Greek House- Now Open: Greek 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 19:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on 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/

Casa Magel: Hi Everyone! Good news! CasaMagel is now reopened.
Everything deep cleaned and following strict social distancing requirements.
We are offering the same great deals as before 55€ per night B&B, 2 night special which includes one evening 3-course meal for 2 including wine,120€ or our 3-night special evening meal with wine for 2 and tapas evening at a local bar or in house also for 2. 175€ extra nights are 55€.
Great outdoor space plenty of room to socially distance.
Good food, great hosts, amazing views, sparkling pool.
What is not to like.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com
Contact us on casamagel@yahoo.com or telephone 722879503.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale from Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture:
-Dining room extending table with glass top with 6 matching chairs Measurements Fully extended 190cms No extension 130cms Depth 90cms Height 75cms Price 160€
-Matching tv unit. Measurements Width 110cms Depth 40cms Height 43cms Price 55€
-White bamboo display unit with glass shelves. Measurements Width 150cms Depth 40cms Height 187cms Price 80€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale as set: Sofa Bed and matching Sofa. Both are 2-3 seater, cloth, pale biscuit colour. With matching pillows and bolsters. Each – 2.0m wide 0.95m deep.
Good condition, without stains. or damage.
Selling the pair together for €250.
Location – Puente don Manuel, Vinuela
Call Richard for more details. Tel 711 008 418 or richard@rflower.net

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks to La SuperCaja Verde: Nick donated one of his 5kg boxes of seasonal vegetables, with 10 varities of locally grown veggies, to the DigameXtra office this week. Nothing over ripe, nothing needing time to ripen, just perfect. Much appreciated and highly recommended.
Naythan, Torrox Costa, doctorlaptop At ProtonMail D0T c0m

Thanks: Thank you Margaret The Cake Maker for making a great Cake for my husband David’s 84th Birthday was delicious, a very reasonable price, she can be contacted on 615953572 Dorothy Allen, Nerja, dorothyallenpl AT gmail d0t com

News & Articles

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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources: There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.

Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion:
https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/

For the latest pandemic 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/

Andalucia President Announces ‘New Normal’ Freedoms from Sunday – Here’s What to Expect: Andalucia’s territories will enter the ‘New Normal’ on June 21′, with new rules and fewer restrictions thanks to the State of Alarm ending at the weekend.
Andalusia’s President Juanma Moreno has provided a glimpse of the ‘new freedoms’ and changes to the existing rules as the region walks into the New Normal. “ “Bars and restaurants can serve up to a maximum capacity of 75% inside establishments, and up to 100% capacity on terraces,” Moreno added. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/19/spains-andalucia-president-announces-new-normal-freedoms-from-sunday-heres-what-to-expect/

Spain’s RENFE to Reinstate Daily Trains Between Costa del Sol & Barcelona from Monday: The train to Barcelona from Malaga María Zambrano train station leaves at 2.35pm and the one to Malaga leaves Barcelona Sants station at 3.50pm every day. Renfe will also double the number of trains from Malaga to Madrid from next week. Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/18/spains-renfe-to-reinstate-daily-trains-between-costa-del-sol-barcelona-from-monday/

Europe hit by local infection spikes; China’s outbreak wanes: Europe grappled Thursday with local spikes in coronavirus infections as the continent’s lockdown restrictions eased, after hundreds of cases were found at one meatpacking plant in Germany and Greece had to impose a total seven-day lockdown on one village.
The developments came even as a new outbreak in Beijing saw a decline in daily cases and Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after a major drop in infections in the Chinese territory.
In western Germany, health officials in Guetersloh on Wednesday said the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the Toennies slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck had risen to 657, a significant regional spike for a country that has recorded daily nationwide infections in the low hundreds lately. Full story: https://apnews.com/43ec54755b49bd56a8ff23343084dc61

UK Pound has bad week: Since opening this week at the level of 1.1143, GBP/EUR has seen mixed movement. GBP/EUR trended higher for around half the week, and briefly touched on a high of 1.1219 but is currently trending near its worst levels all month: 1.1074. The biggest cause of today’s Pound to Euro exchange rate drop was market reaction to the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest policy decision. Source: https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/29846/2020-06-18-bank-of-england-tone-disappointing-to-british-pound-to-euro-gbp-eur-exchange-rate-investors.html

The EU’s C-19 Recovery Funds Plan Threatened: EU leaders face pushback from the blockade of the Netherlands and it’s allies in the “Frugal Five” against the anti-crisis fund. “We have not yet started to negotiate, everything is to be done,” say insiders. In Brussels nobody expects much from the first meeting this Friday. And that despite more than 170,000 deaths on the continent from coronavirus and the euro area is expected to end 2020 with a recession of around 8%, with countries like Spain close to 10%.
Contrary to promising announcements and multiple press releases from the Spanish Gov’t the matter is only now being scheduled for July 9th debate. It is the first full meeting of heads of state and government on the European Commission’s proposal: € 750 billion for reconstruction – € 500,000 in grants and € 250,000 in loans – and a multi-year 2021-2027 budget of € 1.1 trillion. Full article (Spanish): https://www.eldiario.es/economia/lideres-UE-empiezan-negociacion_0_1039397050.html

World War II Forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103: Lynn hosted a wildly popular BBC radio show during the war called “Sincerely Yours” in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested. The half-hour program came on during the highly coveted slot following the Sunday night news.
During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites such as “We’ll Meet Again,” and “The White Cliffs of Dover.”
Full article: https://apnews.com/f3b03161a5fa4e2491c7bc7fb1e7c8b1

Spanish Government flatly refuses to automatically extend the ERTE exemptions due to force majeure: No progress. This is how the new negotiation for the extension of the ERTE of force majeure concluded today. The Executive has again rejected the proposal agreed by the social partners to replicate this scheme until September 30, as a prerequite step to a new extension that would last until the end of the year.
English Summary article: https://spainsnews.com/the-government-flatly-refuses-to-automatically-extend-the-erte-due-to-force-majeure/
Full Source (Spanish): https://spainsnews.com/the-government-flatly-refuses-to-automatically-extend-the-erte-due-to-force-majeure/

Disaster as UK clubbers and top DJs have nowhere to party on Ibiza this year: The Balearic government has now announced that clubs will not reopen for the 2020 season. A report from Diario de Ibiza suggest clubs will remain shuttered for this year’s season, and possibly into 2021. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/18/clubs-in-ibiza-will-remain-closed-this-year/

Magnitude 7.4 Quake Hits New Zealand, Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning: Despite resident reports that rated the earthquake’s strength as “weak” or “moderate,” the United States Geological Survey said only 15 earthquakes have registered at greater magnitudes near New Zealand over the past 120 years. While GeoNet data showed earthquakes recorded near the Kermadec Islands are common, most are much smaller in size than the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded on Friday. Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/magnitude-74-quake-hits-new-zealand-prompts-brief-tsunami-warning/ar-BB15G7qm

Apple Bullies Britain into dumping homegrown virus tracing app, forces it to use Google-Apple system: Even though it worked well on Google’s Android devices, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government was abandoning the prototype app and instead putting its efforts into developing one using a special interface jointly developed by Apple and Google.
“Apple software prevents iPhones from being used effectively for contact tracing unless you’re using Apple’s own technology,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said at the government’s daily briefing. “Our app won’t work because Apple won’t change their system,” Hancock said. He wasn’t able to say when a new app would be ready.
Full story: https://apnews.com/e7f5d6627fab8639286c3c3865af87ae

A Solstice Solar Eclipse Is About To Happen: Just How Rare Is It?: On Saturday, June 20, 2020, the solstice will occur as the Earth’s north pole reaches its maximum tilt towards the Sun. Just 9 hours later, the Moon will pass perfectly between the Earth and the Sun, creating an annular solar eclipse for a myriad of observers across Africa and Asia. It’s an incredibly rare occurrence to have a solstice solar eclipse, but there’s a good reason for it this year. Here’s the scientific story of why. https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/06/18/a-solstice-solar-eclipse-is-about-to-happen-just-how-rare-is-it/

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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 for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
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
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DigameXtra No. 1657 Thursday, June 18th 2020

On June 18, 2020June 17, 2020 By Naythan

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The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is 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). I suggest you check it daily.

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Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – Open Sunday 21th June!: The Sculpture Garden will be opening again on Sunday June 21st, (with our usual live Baroque music!).
Please note, however, that visits then AND for the foreseeable future will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Please contact us to schedule a time.
Numbers may be limited at any one time and distancing will be obligatory. But don’t worry we have lots of space!
Group and private visits will continue to be available at any time, by arrangement.
Our popular Mosaic and Mosaic Table Workshops will be scheduled according to demand. but if you have a group of 4 or more friends you can fix the date!
Only 20 minutes north of Almuñécar.
We hope to see you again soon.
nick at kittyharri dot com
609 706 210/639 563 213
Directions at www.kittyharri.com

Cochran’s Terrace-Restaurant reopens: Next July 1 Toboso Apar-Turis and Cochran’s Terrace-Restaurant reopen their doors with all the illusion and strength in the world, ready to make you enjoy every moment. Of course, we return taking all the necessary safety and hygiene measures, having been awarded the seal of safe accommodation in our three accommodations. Don’t wait any longer, make your reservation! Tel 952 52 74 74, Calle Salón 12, Nerja. www.tobosohotels.com
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Cafe Pub La Bamba: The Travellers play for welcoming summer. Fri June 19th 11:30pm. Cortijos Romero, Viñuela, Andalucia 29713 FB link

Summer Begins Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Summer ends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Services Wanted/Offered

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Rent Listing: BluCee – Post full lockdown, we are now offering all previous services including property viewings and holiday rentals. We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental!
Penthouse Gúi in El Morche is available for rent winter.
October 2020 to end of April 2021, long term rental from 3 to 6 months, €600 per month plus electricity usage.
This lovely penthouse has two bedrooms, two bathroom, large private roof terrace with all day sun. Sea and countryside views. Secure parking and is only a two minute walk to the beach.
Please click the link for more details – https://www.blucee.com/index.php/property/penthouse-gui-el-morche/
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.

For Sale from Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture:
-Lovely 3 seater sofa with matching corner sofa with loose cushions all comes apart to wash.
Measurements 3 seater sofa Width 210cms Depth 95cms
Corner sofa Width approx 260cms. Reduced Price 325€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Fridge Freezer in excellent condition. Very clean and fully working.
Size 146cm tall by 55cm wide and 54cm deep.
Buyer collect from Oasis Capistrano, Nerja. €80
Steve, Nerja. Call or text 00447981802008

For Sale, 2 items:
-Rucksack: TRESPASS TRAK 33L. Water resistant material, padded straps, built in rain cover. Used once. No marks or scuffs. Cost: 70€ Sell for: 25€
-Flamenco dress. Size 10-12, slim fitting. Perfect for fiestas. Worn once. 25€
Gerry (rucksack) and Maggie (dress) Tel: 628823456
More pics on request.

For Sale: 2 iron standards with glass bells for candle or plant. 30 Euro for one, 55 Euro for both. 177 cm high. More pics on request. Yolanda, Sayalonga, contact by
email: yodewilde @ gmail .com (no spaces)
or by phone/WhatsApp (+34) 600 79 43 25

2 Computers For Sale:
–Used DELL Tower Computer.
Dell Optiplex 755- Only 180 days on the clock.
Full sized tower, not the smaller desktop version.
-Intel Core Duo processor at 2.33GHz, 32 bit, with upgraded BIOS
-Upgraded cooling system
-Upgraded video card
-Upgraded to 3Gb high performance RAM
-Fresh Windows 10 v1909
-150Gb Hard drive
-Built-in wifi and DVD player
-8x USB 2.0, DVI & VGA video output (no HDMI, but DVI to HDMI converters are available for a few euros at large computer shops, or online)
Fully cleaned but there was no need to refurb this one. I just installed some high performance hardware upgrades I had in stock. Runs great.
Price €220 Buyer collects.
-Siemens laptop Refurb. Model Esprimo V5505. A full size 15.6″ display laptop, fully refurbished by DoctorLaptop. Has a hard-to-find international North Europe/English keyboard perfect for bilingual English and Scandinavian speakers, 250 Gb hard drive (reconditioned), 3Gb RAM (brand new, high performance), Windows 10 Pro (UK English), processor speed 2.0GHz, DVD/CD drive, 2hr battery. Includes delux briefcase style carry bag. No HDMI. €200. Buyer collects.
Contact Naythan, Torrox Costa, Tel. 675 993 069 (no calls answered before 11am, missed calls returned asap)
Email: doctorlaptop @ protonmail . com (no spaces)

Recommendations & Requests

Nature info, update: I would just like to say a big thank you to the DigameXtra readers who replied to my query on the strange creature I found in my garden. Of all the replies it seems most likely to have been a Central Iberian Worm Lizard. I had never heard or seen one before so really appreciate the replies and my new found knowledge! Many Thanks, Alan, Puente Don Manuel

Torrox Costa Parking Info: Street cleaning scheduled. Today, on Esperanto Avenue of Torrox-Costa, the horizontally marked NO PARKING regulation signs are in effect.

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Spain will do PCR tests on all close contacts of Covid-19 cases: A stricter protocol seeks to contain new outbreaks as the country emerges from a prolonged lockdown. From now on, all close contacts of a positive case will undergo PCR testing, regardless of whether they show symptoms or not, healthcare sources told EL PAÍS.
These sources said that the new document is being finalized and has been sent to the relevant health authorities: “It’s just a matter of days before it goes into effect.” Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-06-17/spain-will-do-pcr-tests-on-all-close-contacts-of-covid-19-cases.html

Costa del Sol Offers FREE Holidays for 2,500 Over 65s – Are You Eligible?: Those over 65 and registered in one of Malaga’s municipalities of less than 20,000 residents are encouraged to apply. If you fulfil the requirements, you are entitled to enjoy a free two-night stay in Ronda, Antequera, Torrox, Mijas, Marbella or the centre of Malaga. The application process opens on June 22 and will close on July 3. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/spains-costa-del-sol-offers-free-holidays-for-the-over-65s-are-you-eligible/

New invasive mosquito species spreading ‘like an oil stain’ in Spain (yes, another one): Scientists warn the ‘Aedes japonicus’ has great potential to expand because it can adapt to cold weather and breed “in a wide range of aquatic habitats”. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-06-17/the-new-invasive-mosquito-spreading-like-an-oil-stain-in-spain.html

No Free Speech in Spain’s Costa del Sol as a Nurse is Suspended Without Salary for Reporting Lack of PEE: A Nurse in Costa del Sol’s Malaga was suspended from work without a salary for complaining about the lack of PPE he received during the COVID-19 crisis. The 52-year-old nurse has been working in the healthcare industry for 20 years now, attending to all types of emergencies on the streets of Malaga. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/no-free-speech-in-spains-costa-del-sol-as-a-nurse-is-suspended-without-salary-for-reporting-lack-of-pee/

Expat couple build a dream Spanish eco home from rubbish: Laura Davies and Dave Buchanan created their Earthship home in Almeria in Andalucia using mainly waste tyres and drinks cans – and they estimate it has cost them €22,000 and €28,000. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/expat-couple-build-a-dream-spanish-eco-home-from-rubbish/

Big Tech & Fakebook Under New Threats of Loss of Protections: The U.S. Justice Department proposed on Wednesday that Congress take up legislation to curb protections that big tech platforms like Alphabet’s Google and Facebook have had for decades, a senior official said, following through on U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to crack down on tech giants. If they are going to edit, fact check, and censor content then they are publishers and don’t qualify for the Section 230 protections created for telecom and internet access providers that don’t edit content in services they offer. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tech-230/u-s-justice-department-proposes-rolling-back-protections-for-big-tech-idUSKBN23O29D

Biologist reveals the waste below the waves in shocking video shot off the coast of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca: The footage, taken by Alberto, a biologist from Alicante known on Instagram as @thewildpassport, was shot close to Elche, and has gone viral after being viewed by more than 90,000 people. See video here https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBcy5IIg_Md/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading

Almuñecar’s rules for upcoming festival of San Juan: The beaches will be closed from 7pm on June 23 to 9am on June 24.Crowds must be avoided, keeping a safe distance of at least two metres. It also specifies that “the installation of tents or camping is prohibited and that it is forbidden to use gas cylinders, flammable liquids, make fires, or have barbecues.” Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/almunecars-mayor-lays-down-the-law-for-the-upcoming-festival-of-san-juan-in-spains-axarquia/

Junta de Andalucia Offers Shuttle Service to Cantarrijan Nude Beach in La Herradura: There is a free car park just off the N-340 and you can either walk down to the beach (although the climb back will be strenuous) or take the shuttle bus which is run by the Junta de Andalucia and is very cheap. The beach has a number of services for tourists and there are two different busses making the transfer every day, with a third added at the weekend. Call the tourist office for times. PHOTO: Almuñecar Council, Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/17/travel-by-shuttle-and-then-take-off-your-clothes-in-spains-axarquia/

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Job Hunting Online?: How to Detect and Avoid Fake Recruiter Scams. There are scammers who pretend to be recruiters in order to access your confidential information and even your bank account.
Often, they use information from real companies, resume information found online, and other details to make the jobs they offer sound convincing.
Some of these fake recruiters go so far as setting up fake profiles on LinkedIn. Or, they may have their own websites that show them as an independent recruiter.
For scammers, the end goal is always the same: theft. Sometimes, scammers try to deceive you into paying them cash as some type of fee for job processing. In other instances, they will attempt to steal a job applicant’s personal details (such as their social security number) for identity theft purposes. Full story: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/fake-recruiter-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them-2062178

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DigameXtra No. 1656 Wednesday, June 17th 2020

On June 17, 2020June 16, 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). I suggest you check it daily.

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Golden Leaves Funeral Plans
Welcome Aboard!

What’s On

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The Soul Brothers at La Raqueta, Nerja: Tuesday June 23rd from 7pm-11pm.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance!
Axarquia Social Club Members: 15€
Non-members: 20€
http://laraquetanerja.com/event/soul-brothers-live-music-nerja-la-raqueta/

Torre del Mar businesses launch ice cream event: From June 19 to 28, the ice cream makers in Torre del Mar join forces for a special ice cream route. Seven parlours will participate, they are: Zeus, Neptuno, Buenavista, Tramontana, Ana Garrigós, Sanoni and La Golosa. Attendees, in exchange for €3, will be able to taste new flavours and score each business by a voting card. Full story: Source Link

Laura Killeney live: Sat 27th June 3pm. Bar Los Amigos, Torrox.
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Phoenix club: We are pleased to announce that with the end of lockdown in sight the Phoenix Social club in Torre del Mar is opening for business on the 30th June from 11am – 1pm. This is solely for bookings and refunds. No social meetings are planned at the moment.
We are running 2 trips –
-17th July – Food and Co, a new British supermarket in Las Lagunas, Mijas who stock over 7,500 items of Tesco products/Iceland €13pp Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 09.30
-14th August – Gibraltar €15pp Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. Passports essential
Masks will be compulsory on our trips and payment in full is required on booking.
We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday from the 30th June and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe.
For bookings and refunds, please contact Gail on 951067723 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
Available again from 18th May for exterior work only. Many jobs were cancelled due to the pandemic and these customers need to contact me to reschedule when they feel comfortable having me on site. I am expecting to be extremely busy catching up over the next few months so new and existing customers should start booking now even if you dont want the work done for weeks or even months to avoid disappointment. I will be working on a first come first served basis.
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.
Electrical work and Plumbing – I have a UK qualified electrician/plumber to call on should you require this type of work.
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 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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Are you having soil erosion issues after all the recent rain?
Vetiver is the perfect solution with the 3 – 4 metre root system.
The plant is non invasive, grows rapidly and once established it needs very little water.
We are finally open again for business. We are still not permitted to have visitors at our nursery but we can ship plants via post or we can deliver locally.
Our first day of shipping was Monday and we shipped 2,000 plants to various locations in Spain, Portugal, and Hungary.
We have plenty of Vetiver in stock. Right now the soil is nice and damp and the weather is starting to heat up so it is the perfect time to plant.
We also have Lemon Grass, Moringa Seedlings and Organic Moringa Powder.
Moringa, also known as the “Miracle Tree”, has many nutritional and health benefits. If you have ever been to a Thai Restaurant you have probably had Lemon Grass.
Lemon Grass grows easily and quickly. Take a look at our website or go directly to the two links below. If you have any questions please contact us either by email or phone.
David or Anna
www.vetiverspain.com
Cell: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Vetiverspain Moringa page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/moringa-oleifera-.html
https://www.vetiverspain.org/lemon-grass.html

Nerja Household Center- Upcycled furniture
-Beautiful display cabinet done in natural olive green chalk paint with clear & French oak wax all new handles Measurements Width 108.50cms Depth 40cms Height 201cms Price 240€
-Table/4 chairs Length 139cms Depth 80cms Height 76cm €400
-Upcycled natural tall boy with olive green chalk paint & walnut wax. New handles Measurements Width 60cms Depth 40cms
Height 100cms Price 130€
Contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items: More plant pots, 8€ each
boegero at gmx dot de ; Edwin in Competa

For Sale, 2 items: Sunbed cushions.
-Set of 4 blue and green stripe sunbed cushions. 20€
-Set of 3 lime green sunbed cushions 15€
Some damage/fading but will be perfect with new covers.
Joy 610955826 Torrox

For Sale: Wall Unit. 220h x 154w x 30d (solid wood) €100 Easily dismantled and reassembled so easy to transport. Buyer collects (Torrox /Competa)
Call Dave 654085811

For Sale: Childs car seat. Age up to 5 years. Excellent condition. Hardly used. 20 euros. Call mavis on 626134579. We are on the road between puente don manuel and alcaucin.

For Sale: Bosch slide miter saw GCM 10S Professional. Hardly used. 150€ o.v.n.o, buyer to collect, social distancing observed. Lyne, Alcaucin call or WhatsApp on 00447855578222.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Large metal dog cage with floor. 91cm x 61cm x 69cm. Folds flat, excellent condition, 2 entrance doors. 30 euros
-Extending Ikea glass and wrought iron coffee table. 50cm wide x 50cm high x 92 long extending to 140cm or can be used as 2 separate tables. 30 euros
J. Stevens Algarrobo Costa
Tel 606146302

Sail Sold: My Sail for Sale on yesterday’s DigameXtra has been sold !
Thank you for DigameXtra. Patricia, Competa, pbritsky AT msn D0T com

Recommendations & Requests

Nature Info: Firstly, I live in Puente Don Manuel and have a fish pond but this year there have been snakes in it all year, normally they only come for a few days at the end of April or beginning of May, and they have eaten nearly all my fish, is there a way to get rid of them at all?
Secondly, I am concreting at the edge of the pond to keep the weeds down, and as I lifted a piece of the old membrane that was laid down with pebbles on, there was what at first glance looked like a huge earthworm, approximately 4or 5 inches long, blunt at both ends and as thick as a thumb and the colour of an earthworm. As I lifted the membrane this thing wriggled similar to a snake and moved really fast into the hedge. It all happened that fast I didn’t have time to see it properly but I had heard of slow worms and thought it was possibly one of those, but on looking them up they are quite big and look like snakes, and apparently there aren’t any in Andalusia.
Please reply to alan-edson@hotmail.com ; Thanks, Alan
(Maybe it’s a skink? Here is a pic. Sometimes they lose their tails resulting in that blunt on both ends look. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skink. Photo:animals.net , -Ed.)

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Spain could quarantine UK arrivals if British government maintains current restrictions: Spain could impose a quarantine on arrivals from the UK from next week if the British government maintains similar measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya in an interview on the BBC’s Hardtalk programme. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202006/16/spain-could-quarantine-arrivals-20200616164046.html

Oracle E-Business Suite Flaws Let Hackers Hijack Business Operations: If your business operations and security of sensitive data rely on Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS), make sure you recently updated and are running the latest available version of the software. One consequence of these bugs, if left unpatched, is the possibility of financial fraud and confidential information theft by attacking a firm’s accounting systems. An attacker could modify critical reports in the ledger, including fraudulently manipulating transactions on a firm’s balance sheets.
Given the financial risk involved, it is highly recommended that companies using Oracle EBS run an immediate assessment to ensure they are not exposed to these vulnerabilities, and apply the patches to fix them.
“Organizations need to be aware that current GRC tools and other traditional security methods (firewalls, access controls, SoD and others) would be ineffective against preventing this type of attack on vulnerable Oracle EBS systems,” the researchers cautioned. Source: https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/oracle-e-business-suite.html

Steroid drug hailed as ‘breakthrough’ in COVID-19 as trial shows it saves lives: Trial results announced on Tuesday showed dexamethasone, which is used to reduce inflammation in other diseases such as arthritis, reduced death rates by around a third among the most severely ill of COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital. Full story:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-steroid/steroid-drug-hailed-as-breakthrough-in-covid-19-as-trial-shows-it-saves-lives-idUSKBN23N1VP

U.S. Open to go ahead without fans: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the U.S. Open to be held from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 without fans as part of the state’s reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Spaniard Nadal said earlier this month he would not travel to the U.S. Open in present circumstances, while Djokovic said playing the event this year would be impossible given “extreme” protocols that would be in place. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tennis-usopen/u-s-open-to-go-ahead-without-fans-says-new-york-governor-cuomo-idUSKBN23N2OD

Spain to provide up to €4,000 in subsidies for purchase of a new car: The Spanish government will provide incentives to purchase new, low-emission vehicles as part of its efforts to stimulate the economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-06-16/spain-to-provide-up-to-4000-in-subsidies-for-purchasing-a-new-car.html

Fears as coronavirus figures in Spain double in 24 hours: The sudden surge in new cases was announced by the Ministry of Health this evening with 76 cases reported compared to 40 yesterday. Madrid is still the worst affected with 42 new cases and 14 in Catalonia.
Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/fears-as-corona-virus-figures-in-spain-double-in-24-hours/

Costa del Sol tackling second forest blaze in less than 24 hours: At around 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were alerted to a forest fire in Alhaurín de la Torre, Malaga, according to INFOCA. Yesterday evening, three aircraft and three firefighting units were deployed to tackle a roaring forest fire in the Casares area. PHOTO:Infoca Twitter. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/firefighters-on-spains-costa-del-sol-tackling-second-forest-blaze-in-less-than-24-hours/

SCAM ALERT: Police have shut down a fraudulent pyramid scheme which conned more than 250 people out of €10 million on Spain’s Costa Blanca. The bait used was the promise of high returns, between 15 and 30 per cent, well above the average interest offered in the traditional market. In order to make the investors believe they were a “serious and safe company”, the conmen paid out the first interest payments, but once they had “hooked” important amounts, stopped paying. This tactic enabled the gang to raise €10 million, though it is believed the figure could be higher.
The Guardia Civil has recommended anybody considering investing privately should consult official websites beforehand. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/16/police-shut-down-e10-million-pyramid-scam-on-spains-costa-blanca/

German Prosecutor Sends Madeleine McCann’s Parents Heartbreaking Letter Confirming Daughter’s Death: The prosecutor claims to have “concrete evidence,” however he said he can’t reveal the details yet, in case it jeopardises the investigation. The letter is said to leave no doubt that Madeleine is dead and that the suspect, Christian B, is responsible for her murder. Reference: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8415789/Madeleine-McCanns-parents-urge-German-police-tell-evidence-have.html

Austria- man fined €500 for farting ‘with full intent’ at police: The Oesterreich newspaper reported that the fine stemmed from an incident on June 5 and that the offender was fined for “offending public decency.” They added that the man had behaved “provocatively and uncooperatively” during an encounter with officers that preceded the incident. He got up from a park bench, looked at officers and “let go a massive intestinal wind apparently with full intent,” they said. “And our colleagues don’t like to be farted at so much.” Reference:
https://apnews.com/6ad082f5ec2b2761cd7ec02dfd34aa5a

Apple Gets Blasted by EU Again- EU authorities open twin Apple antitrust investigations: European Union regulators opened two investigations on Tuesday into Apple’s mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU’s battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
The EU’s executive Commission said it formally launched the investigations over concerns that Apple’s way of doing business hurts consumers by limiting choice and innovation and keeping prices high. Apple dismissed the complaints as “baseless.”
The Commission opened a second investigation into the App Store over concerns Apple forces developers to use the company’s own in-app purchasing system, which charges them a 30% commission, and restricts them from telling iPhone and iPad users about other ways to pay for digital services like music subscriptions. The investigation follows complaints from music streaming service Spotify and an e-book distributor on the impact of the App Store’s rules on competition. Full story: https://apnews.com/4361ed042b7a0499a9ec850e09060246

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1655 Tuesday, June 16th 2020

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By Naythan

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The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.

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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). I suggest you check it daily.

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra!

Potters Bar & Terrace: This weeks entertainment. New for Monday’s the one and only Mike Bond, entertaining you on the terrace. Free tapas throughout, so don’t prepare dinner as you won’t go home hungry! Reserve your table as places limited 685435767
Monday 6pm Mike Bond
Tuesday 8pm Quiz
Wednesday 7pm Live Music, 3 course tapas Special €10
Friday 7pm Live Music with Paul Lockey, TexMex Special €10

Noche de Barbacoa: Sat 20 June, 8:30pm. Los Caracoles del Sevillano, Nerja. Live music by Miguel Gonzalez. €20 pp includes drinks. Bus service Nerja/Frigiliana €7
Res: 952 00 95 99 / 696 89 60 59

Almuñecar Town Hall has opened the interior of the west tower of the Castillo de San Miguel to the public: Photo: Andalucia.org Reference: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/almunecar-offers-visitors-a-look-inside-the-castillo-de-san-miguel-in-spains-axarquia/

Pianist Paloma Herrero Ocaña: Performs a charity concert entitled ‘Melodías de una cuarentena’ on Saturday, June 27, at 8.30pm, at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar.
Tickets have been set at €3 and can be purchased at the Fridas Shop up until one hour before the start of the concert. Photo:Ayuntamiento de Almuñecar Reference: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/piano-concert-at-casa-de-cultura-to-kickstart-almunecars-cultural-events-in-axarquia

Cerveceria “Mis Tapitas” Live Music: Friday June 19th 8PM. Puente Don Manuel. FB link

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; and,
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
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440 Scott/Arenas
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk ; Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Wanted: Electric gate repair. Our electric gate is behaving erratically. We need someone to look at it and repair it. Torrox Campo.
dowleys@hotmail.com. Ted / Margy 649425455

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Traditional Dining table and 4 x chairs. In a used but use able condition. Ideal for refurbishment. €50 Danni alcaucín
WhatsApp 623011802

For Rent: In Benamargosa for long term rental. 500€/month, includes water, electricity until 50€. Deposit 500€. Furnished or unfurnished. Two bedrooms lovely house, middle of village.
The house is inhabited all year round, fully equipped. Smoking only permitted in the outside areas. This tradional Spanish village house is 70 years old and is located up a hill at the end of a very quiet street.
Due to the position it may not be suitable for people with physical disabilities due to the climbs and steps leading up to the house. However the climb up is worth it as this picturesque house with it stunning views has plenty of spacious rooms.
The peaceful and relaxed atmosphere and home-like decor makes you feel at ease, washing away all the stress and busyness of modern life.
The terrace has beautiful mountains and village views.
Benamargosa is situated within a pretty valley and surrounded by
Very well suited for athletic people who like self-catering and the peaceful life. Being close to nature is also a bonus of this house. Here the soul and mind can rest and living is simple and easy.
Comfortable, cozy stone house! The house is inhabited all year round so the outfit is better than normal in the rental properties.
House has gas stove,new washing machine and dishwasher. Pets allowed.
About Benamargosa- There are hairdressers, shops, banks (vending machines 2), several pubs and restaurants in the village. There is no nightclub in the village, its quiet after 23:00. Benamargosa is a tradional lively village located in the heart of the Vélez-Málaga region. Nearest bakery 100 meters, good self made bread six days a week.
Jaana Harju tel +358405821479
Janeharju@gmail.com

Wanted: Power Washer wanted for cleaning a large terrace.
I am near Comares but can collect from anywhere in the region
Tel: Roy 682 890 361 or email vel 360303 @ gmail.com Thanks

Recommendations & Requests

Towbars: Hi can anyone recommend a place where I can have a towbar fitted to a vehicle which complies fully with the law and ITV etc? Thanks, Andy, Nerja
andyjchapman 09 @ gmail.com no spaces.

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Costa del Sol to Bask in Scorching 35 Degree Heat Despite Yellow Alert Warning for Strong Winds: Malaga’s temperatures are expected to reach a stifling 34 degrees tomorrow (Tuesday) and 35 degrees on Wednesday. Similar temperatures are expected in the rest of the province, with Vélez-Málaga enjoying highs of 30 degrees and Antequera 33 degrees. Rhonda and Marbella, however, will enjoy slightly cooler temperatures of 27 and 26 degrees, respectively.
Malaga’s heat wave will last until Thursday, when temperatures are expected to fall around 9 degrees in the capital. However, they are forecast to creep up slightly over the weekend again, according to Aemet. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/spains-costa-del-sol-to-bask-in-scorching-35-degree-heat-despite-yellow-alert-warning-for-strong-winds/

India’s Coronavirus Cases Continue to Spiral out of Control Causing Widespread Panic: India’s tally of positive cases has reached 286,579 so far, the fifth-highest in the world, and 8,102 deaths, including 357 in the past 24 hours. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/15/indias-coronavirus-cases-continue-to-spiral-out-of-control-causing-widespread-panic/

Six deductions that you cannot forget when confirming your draft of the 2019/2020 Income:
1. Deductions for maternity and childcare.
2. Deductions for rent or purchase of habitual residence.
3. Deductions for donations.
4. Deduction for political affiliations.
5. Deduction for professional college fees.
6. Regional deductions. They are the great unknown as each autonomous community has assigned part of the income tax return. The regional deductions can mean significant savings of up to 1,000 euros on our invoice with the Treasury and mainly benefit families (deductions for birth, disability of children or ascendants, textbooks, language classes or nurseries), housing (rent for people under 35, reforms or sustainability) and investment in the autonomous community itself (companies, heritage, biosphere). English summary: https://spainsnews.com/six-deductions-that-you-cannot-forget-when-confirming-your-draft-of-the-2019-2020-income/
Full source article in Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/declaracion-renta/abci-seis-deducciones-no-puedes-olvidar-confirmar-borrador-renta-20192020-202006151342_noticia.html

Robot vs. Robot War? Now China Has Semi-Autonomous Fighting Ground Robots: The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances. Full story: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/robot-vs-robot-war-now-china-has-semi-autonomous-fighting-ground-robots-162782

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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
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DigameXtra No. 1654 Monday, June 15th 2020

On June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 By Naythan

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The Parrot- Nerja, Plaza Tutti Frutti: ReOpening!
We are happy to announce that The Parrot will be back open on Friday the 19th of June!
We are back and with a new menu of our bespoke hand crafted cocktails.
Open at 11pm till 3/4. See you then!
(All measures to protect you and us from covid will be followed)
+34 699 59 78 80 FB link

Torrox Line 2 Bus Restarts: Starting next Monday June 15th, line 2 of the urban bus service NIETO Bus returns to circulation. Here are the updated tours and schedules (click poster or visit FB page). We have also updated the information with the detail of the stops and location. https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo: This week TALK RADIO EUROPA (TRE radio) has broadcast an interview with our school Malagalingo in english language.
Do not miss it!!
You can listen to it in the link below. Visit our website for online class details.
https://www.talkradioeurope.com/clients/malagalingo.mp3
Web: http://malagalingo.com/
Facebook: malagalingo
Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

BluCee – Post full lockdown, we are now offering all previous services including property viewings and holiday rental services.
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Do you have a property that you would like to earn some extra income from in the next few months? If you do, we have professionals who are looking for longer term rentals. Especially on the coast from Rincon de la Victoria to Torre del Mar. We have the contacts, you have the property – list with us and we will work hard to make your property work for you!
Our offer is comprehensive, including all aspects of property management, one off or regular cleans, holiday changeovers and key holding.
Not only this but we can also fully manage your property, securing bookings, liaising with clients, arranging meet and greets, cleaning and laundry services.
In fact, we commit to do everything necessary to get your property rental-ready – guaranteed!
Thinking of selling your home? Lockdown has created some positives, one being lots of people have been stuck at home dreaming of their perfect place in the sun. We have a long list of clients looking to buy – list with us and we will work hard to sell your home!
For a no obligation discussion about your property 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.

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.

Yoga Offered: International YOGA Day 2020
Do you pay regular visits to yourself ( Rumi ) – Start NOW
Sunday 21.06.2020, 09:30 h – 11:30 h
Ashtanga inspired Yoga Class 12€
“Campo Yoga” in the Casa Montealegre / Torrox
Due to safety measures limited places.
There’s nothing intelligent about not being happy! So let`s come together to celebrate the miracle of life and the gift of our existance through movement, breathwork, meditation and the inner state of gratitude.
I will be more than pleased if you contact me for further details and reservation.
Namaste
Anne / Torrox: anne-kathrin.ruth@gmx.ch or telephone 685 247 505

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-Nissan micra itv till October good little runner got some sun damage and some spanish kisses 800 euros plus buyer does transfer
-Zanussi fridge freezer full working order €10
-Prima superser washing machine full working order 10€
located torrox park contact 00447895751550 Andy

For Sale, 3 items:
-Double garden bench 10 euros
–Extendable table and 4 chairs good condition 25 euros
-Coffee table good condition 5 euros
Jackie, contact 00447795751550 pick up Torrox park

For ‘Sail’: Cream 4×6 M rectangle sail for Sale.
Brand new, out of bag just long enough for me to realise it’s Metre’s not feet.
Cost €49.90 new will sell for €35 .
Can meet in Competa Area .
Please call Patricia, Competa on (34) 653 537 615 .

Wanted: Chop saw. Hi, I’m looking to buy a decent chop saw so if you have one that you no longer need please let me know.
Thanks Paul in Benajarafe. 622458469 or parby65@live.com

Wanted: Large DVD/CD Holder/Case/Storage as per photo.
Caleta De Velez can meet at the Vets or in Aldi Car Park
or could meet in Penocillo. Must have working zip.
Contact: madpip at hotmail. co. uk or call 952 550 942

Recommendations & Requests

Mercadona Shopping Trolleys: It’s a good idea. When you get to the till, turn the trolley around so it’s towards the previous customer and unload it from the narrow end. You do not have to pull it anywhere. George / Val, valblick AT hotmail D0T com, Torrox

Nuisance calls!: For the person who asked whether it is possible to Block nuisance calls here in Spain – I have a really cheap and effective way of blocking them! Just whistle down the phone as loud as you can – not very pleasant for the recipient but effective for us! I did that twice six months ago and haven’t been bothered since. Norma, Competa. grantserena AT gmail . com

DoctorLaptop’s Tips # 82: USB Printer is missing on Windows 10 version 1903 and later (with workaround). Some users report having problems with their printers after recent Windows 10 Updates were installed. Microsoft has acknowledged the bug. There is a workaround for the issue, and it is quite easy to apply. All that needs to be done is to connect the USB printer to the PC and power it on before you start your computer. If that is done, Windows will recognize the USB printer and printing functionality as well as other functionality provided by the printer is available during the session. Microsoft is working on a permanent fix for the issue and plans to release it as part of a future Windows 10 operating system update. Reference: https://www.ghacks.net/2020/06/10/usb-printer-is-missing-on-windows-10-version-1903-and-later-with-workaround/

News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article)

For the latest pandemic 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/

Demolition of CAC bridge finally under way: The demolition of the footbridge across the river Guadalmedina, next to the CAC gallery in Malaga city, finally started this week. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/11/demolition-bridge-finally-under-20200612100553-v.html

Mayors in Antequera area join forces against a”senseless” new bottling plant: The controversy over the new bottling plant in the Sierra de Camarolos is continuing. Earlier this week, mayors from the area met at the site to make a stand against the project and to demand that it is stopped. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/11/mayors-antequera-area-join-20200612100557-v.html

Spain will reopen its borders for European travel on June 21st, including British, 10 days earlier than initially planned: Spain had previously planned to restart full EU travel on July 1st but decided to lift “border checks with all member countries on June 21st,” except with Portugal, Prime Minister Sanchez said in a televised speech on Sunday. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20200614/spain-will-reopen-its-borders-for-european-travel-on-june-21st-10-days-earlier-than-initially-planned
AND
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain/spain-to-open-borders-on-june-21-to-most-european-visitors-including-british-idUSKBN23L0FE?il=0

Spain’s government causes uncertainty as daily Covid-19 death toll is put ‘on hold’: For days now, Spain’s daily coronavirus death toll has been on hold, generating widespread uncertainty about the real state of the pandemic that has claimed more than 27,000 lives in the country.
The health ministry’s emergencies coordinator Fernando Simón, who for months has given a daily briefing on the pandemic’s evolution, acknowledged the “astonishment” and “confusion” generated by the figures.
On May 25th, the ministry changed its method of collecting data on confirmed cases and fatalities, initially giving a daily death toll of between 50 and 100.
But the figure then fell to fewer than five per day and on some days there were no deaths at all.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez even told parliament there had been “no deaths” for several days, prompting a backlash from the right and the far-right who have since accused him of hiding the real number of fatalities. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20200613/spains-government-causes-uncertainty-as-daily-covid-19-death-toll-is-put-on-hold

What Are IPTV Resellers and Why Has Reddit Just Banned Them, Twice?: While torrent-based piracy remains popular today, there is massive demand for unlicensed (illegal) IPTV providers that offer thousands of live TV channels and VOD packages. These illegal IPTV products are available for just a few dollars, euros or pounds per month from what appears to be thousands of suppliers. The truth, however, is that while there is a bewildering range of people willing to sell customers a subscription, most of these don’t run services of their own. Instead, they act as sellers or resellers of other entities’ products. Some of these are not even aware they are illegally reselling pirated content.
These individuals or groups sell IPTV subscriptions all over the Internet. They are often seen on Facebook pages, Twitter, or their very own websites. Until this week, hundreds were advertising subscriptions on Reddit via the appropriately named /r/iptvresellers sub-Reddit. However, that all came crashing down when Reddit’s admins banned the group for violating the site’s rules. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/what-are-iptv-resellers-and-why-has-reddit-just-banned-them-twice-200614/

Spies Can Listen to Your Conversations by Watching a Light Bulb in the Room: You might not believe it, but it’s possible to spy on secret conversations happening in a room from a nearby remote location just by observing a light bulb hanging in there—visible from a window—and measuring the amount of light it emits. The technique for long-distance eavesdropping, called “Lamphone,” works by capturing minuscule sound waves optically through an electro-optical sensor directed at the bulb and using it to recover speech and recognize music. The new approach is effective from great distances — starting with at least 25 meters away from the target using a telescope and a $400 electro-optical sensor, and can further be amplified with high-range equipment. Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/lamphone-light-bulb-spy.html

Anger Grows At Lack of ERTE Payments After More than 2 Months: Day after day, with increasing frustration and discouragement, they call the phones of the Public State Employment Service (SEPE). “You are two months without income and that there is no human voice that responds to you …”. Day after day. No one picks up the phone,” criticizes Dioni Serrano, a journalist in an ERTE since the end of March and who has not yet received unemployment benefits. Like him, many others denounce the delay in the collection of their benefit and the lack of response from the public body, which has faced an unprecedented avalanche of unemployment claims as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/i-have-been-in-an-erte-since-march-without-charging-anything-after-two-and-a-half-months-there-are-no-more-excuses/

UK pubs reopening will be quiet: Landlords have been told to BAN singing, shouting and loud music as it ‘spreads coronavirus’. Authorities explain loud music causes people to shout so to be heard, unfortunately propelling moisture particles and the viruses they can contain across greater distances than a normal conversation would. Full story: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1295541/uk-pubs-reopening-latest-news-pubs-ban-loud-music-singing-social-distancing-rules

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

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

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

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DigameXtra – Sunday, June 14th 2020 – No Sunday Issues Until After Summer

On June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 By Naythan

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Sunday Issues Will Resume 18 Oct. Have a great Summer!

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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. 1653 Saturday, June 13th 2020

On June 13, 2020 By Naythan

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Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – Opening by appointment- June 21st: The Garden will be opening on Sunday June 21st, however with some limitations on numbers and, of course, distancing. Please note that for the time being the Garden may NOT BE OPEN regularly on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, as previously.
Please contact us to make an appointment and please accept our apologies if we have to limit the duration of your visit in order to permit others to enter, but this will be dependent on the level of enquiries.
Private visits on weekdays are encouraged as this will minimise interaction with others and you will likely have the Garden to yourselves.
For those who have forgotten about us through the recent ‘quiet period’, there are many, many sculptures by a wide variety of international artists set within a lush tropical garden and there is usually live Baroque Chamber Music to add to your enjoyment.
There are many places to sit, relax and appreciate the views inside and out.
Only 20 minutes from Almuñécar. Directions on the website.
We hope to see you again soon.
609 706 210/639 563 213
nick at kittyharri dot com ; www.kittyharri.com
Jete, Granada

Bioparc in Fuengirola: Now open, but it has considerably reduced the number of people allowed in at a time.
Even so, not all the animals were as pleased to see visitors again as Julieta. Species such as chimpanzees, orangutans, and other apes and primates at the Bioparc, tend to be more interested in what visitors are doing, while others such as Rokan, the male Sumatran tiger, didn’t seem nearly as happy about seeing new faces after so many weeks with no humans threatening his territory.
https://www.bioparcfuengirola.es/
http://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/202006/11/julieta-pleased-visitors-again-20200612100529-v.html

Does anyone know for sure if Jack’s Bar in Torrox is still open?: Apparently, after posting this cryptic FB message, Jack’s Bar in Torrox Costa may have closed down. “We just want to say till we meet again it was a blast to the wonderful people we met and know to this day take care God bless we wish everyone the best in the future Regards jacks,” Jack’s FB post said. Which was soon followed by the message, “It ant over yet.” Confusing?
However their terrace has been cleared and their sign is down. A message sent to Jack’s asking for clarification went unanswered. Anyone know what the situation is?

A DEALZ store has opened in Nerja: The market has many food items marked down to €1.50. Located on Calle San Miguel. Dealz Spain belongs to the British company Poundland, the largest single price discount retail group in Europe.
https://www.facebook.com/DealzEspana/

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Next Scheduled Trip Leaving UK June 28th Arrive Torrox Mid June 30th
Next Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain July 10th Arrive UK July 12th
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at approximately the same time every month. Also unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full loads 20 cubic meters up to 3 tonne.
Full £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 please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com or email: euroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number

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

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 9T PRO 6gb ram 64 storage 4500 battery android 10 5 cameras i pop up selfie camera glacier blue excellent condition no scratches at all like new more info if asked for have box. in totally excellent condition €190 firm as of condition and time owned call Erika 635149472 Torrox

For Sale: Humax 22 Wide Digital TV. Good Condition. 25 Euro
Ken, Nerja, Supersol (old Bridge)
Phone/WhatsApp 654 728380;
kenseal at gmail dot com

Recommendations & Requests

Multifocal lens replacement surgery: Hi, has anyone had experience of surgery in Malaga Province for having multifocal lens replacement surgery? Was your experience good or bad and who performed the procedure and how was your follow-up care? I would be very interested to hear from you, please e.mail me at deb.1965@hotmail.com (Velez Malaga)

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Telephone appointments to continue at public health centres: A visit to the doctor at the local public health centre isn’t going be the same as it was before the pandemic. The Andalusian health service, SAS, has decided to keep in place the initial telephone filter when a patient requests an appointment. This was introduced during the coronavirus outbreak. Staff at the district health centres will be the ones to decide if a patient needs to physically come into the surgery or if a solution can be given over the phone. Source:
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/11/telephone-appointments-continue-public-20200612100516-v.html

Government lays out its back-to-school plan for all pupils in September: The Andalusian Education authority has confirmed that primary pupils in Malaga province will go back to school on 10 September and secondary schools start back on 15 September. Full story:
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202006/11/government-lays-back-school-20200612100550-v.html

Episode of UK sitcom Fawlty Towers pulled over racist slurs: One of the most memorable episodes of one of the most popular British sitcoms of all-time has been withdrawn from a U.K. streaming service because of numerous racial slurs.
The removal of the “Don’t mention the war” episode by UKTV follows the decision by HBO Max to temporarily remove the 1939 civil war epic “Gone With The Wind” because of its “racial depictions.”
The BBC has also withdrawn its popular sketch show “Little Britain” because “times have changed” since the comedy first aired in the early 2000s. The series has come under fire because of the use of blackface in some sketches. Full story: https://apnews.com/1bb71fee8fcdc551af3da67e483d7df4

Ryanair Boss Tells Passengers to Ignore New Baggage Rules and Take Hand Luggage with Them: Michael O’Leary, boss of airline Ryanair has urged passengers to ignore new guidelines issued by the government which tells them to do the exact opposite. Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/12/ryanair-boss-tells-passengers-to-ignore-new-baggage-rules-and-take-hand-luggage-with-them/

Spain’s Mercadona Adds New “Pull- Don’t Push” Rule to Shopping: The latest rule requires shopping trolleys “to be turned around – in reverse – at the till,” pulling it along behind you. “This measure will make it easier for customers to put their goods safely in the till area to be scanned by the cashier, whilst helping to maintain an adequate distance between the customer in front,” said Mercadona. (Sounds like a lot of bruised ankles to me. -Ed.) Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/12/spains-mercadona-adds-confusing-rule-to-shopping-list-to-help-customers-avoid-covid-19-risk/

Three Grand Prix are CANCELLED in a Huge Blow to Formula 1 Season: Grand Prix races in Singapore, Azerbaijan and Japan have all been cancelled in what has come as a major blow to Formula 1. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/12/three-grand-prix-cancelled-in-huge-blow-to-formula-1-season/

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DigameXtra No. 1652 Friday, June 12th 2020

On June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 By Naythan

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Torrox Markets: Starting next Monday June 15th we will reopen our Mondays markets again. They will have a special security device to monitor compliance with both positions and customers.
We have expanded the surface of both markets, both Torrox Almedina Square and Esperanto Avenue in Torrox Costa, so that almost 100 % of the posts can be reopened while maintaining the required distances.
Customers must go with a mask from home and there will be hydroalcoholic gel dispensers to ensure the disinfection of hands in the stalls, where there will be no more than two vendors, self service or food will not be allowed; also the payment with card is recommended and it is remembered that you have to respect the interpersonal distance of 2 meters. Source: FB link

Pablo Fugitivo at la Polivalente: Saturday 13 June, at 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
La Polivalente, Lagunillas 53, 29012 Málaga, Spain FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: La SuperCaja Verde.
Fresh Vegetables direct from local farms to your door for €8.
5kg box of seasonal vegetables, fresh that day.
Weekly boxes delivered free of charge locally in the Axarquia.
Boxes are filled with a carefully picked selection of vegetables, with at least 8 different varieties.
Every week is different! We will choose the best vegetables from those which the farmers are picking each week, so that the veggies arrive as fresh as possible.
Order your box: Telephone /WhatsApp: 644 16 35 02

For Sale: Free standing log burner, works really well warms up the place super quick €75
call Erika 635149472 Torrox

For Sale:
-Job lot of DVDs. 27 Spanish dvd’s (can be viewed in English). Ranging from Shrek in 3D (includes 4 pairs of 3D glasses). The Golden Girls first complete series, 4 discs. The Ropers complete collection 11 dvds. Man about the house 12 dvds. The Italian Job (1969 version) still in wrapper unopened. The birds (Alfred Hitchcock) and more.
English dvds movies, tv and music 41 in total. Ranging from great English comedy, the catherine tate show series 1 & 2. Gimme gimme gimme series 2 & 3. Little Britain series 1 & 2. Joey complete first series. Peter Kay, Pam Ann, Alan Carr and more….
Music: Abba the definitive collection 35 tracks. Celine Dion a decade of song and video. Westlife Unbreakable the greatest hits volume 1.
Movies including, mama mia, dirty dancing, priscilla, muriels wedding, shall we dance, little voice, marley and me and many more.
Reduced to 15.00€ ono for all these dvds. Can deliver within reason. More pics on request.
Mark Torrox. 617 820 002. (Also on whatsapp).

For Sale: Under counter fridge in excellent condition and full working order. Made by Proline, UK plug and with original manual. €30. Contact Sarah in Vinuela on dustersdm@yahoo.co.uk

For Rent: Garage and Store Room
-Store room for rent in Nerja, 2 meters x 1,50 meters for 40 euros month. Has capacity for boxes and some chairs, table or desk.
-Garage in Avenida Chimenea Area, 14,50 square meters for 70 euros month.
My name is Silvia, contact tel 641896406 and
contact email; silvia_d40 at hotmail.com

For Rent: Private Country House for long term rental 500e
Situated just outside the Village of Los Romanes, (next to Lake Vinuela), the House sits at the end of its own 300 metre concrete drive.
The property consists of:
A large front terrace with covered pergola, (walled and fenced) See the Photos on the screen.
A seperate bathroom, complete with newly tiled floor it has a bath/shower, wash hand basin, toilet, water heater and plumbing for a washing machine.
A viewing platform above the bathroom gives almost 360 degree views of the mountains and terrain.
From the front terrace there are steps down to the lower terrace with 3rd bedroom and workshop/storeroom (fenced)
To the front of this is a terraced garden area.
Entering the house is a large kitchen/diner, with wood stove, cooker, fridge sink ect.
Bedroom 2 is suitable for 2 singles or a double bed.
The lounge is again large, on two levels, with the main bedroom leading off from this.
Bedroom 1 is large and facing to the rear of the house. Paul Dobson chicken.paul@hotmail.com ; 636857697

Wanted: Tiles. Has anybody got these tiles, I need 4 square meters. They measure 33 cm x 33 cm. I’m in Benajarafe but would go far for them!
Bruce 633457509 ; bruceperry65@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Blocking land codes on telephone landlines: Does anyone know of a telephone company, which offers the possibility to block calls from certain countries? My landline is being pestered by spam calls from apparent English phone numbers (“Microsoft calls”).
Birgit, Cómpeta
birgit dot fastrup at gmail dot com

Yoga classes: Can any Digamite possibly guide me towards English speaking Yoga classes? John, Benajarafe
Johnnerding@lawyerdotcom.

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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/

Government Tells Brits Not to Take Hand Luggage on Flights: The UK government has released new guidance this morning for Brits looking to travel abroad in the coming months, which advises all travellers should wear masks and check in suitcases.
The new rules will mean that passengers will not be allowed to take hand luggage on board their flight. Most airlines charge additional fees for putting luggage in the hold. At this point in time, it is unclear whether these fees will be waived. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/11/breaking-government-tells-brits-not-to-take-hand-luggage-on-flights/

Ryanair will resume flights to and from Andalucian airports in Spain from July 1: Ryanair’s summer 2020 calendar in Andalucia will operate 43 routes to Sevilla, 69 routes to Malaga, five routes to Almeria and two routes to Jerez. Some of the connections will be available from June 21. If you have prepaid reservations from before the lockdown be sure to confirm these, do not rely on the airlines to correctly update their records or you may risk disappointment. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/11/breaking-news-ryanair-will-resume-flights-to-and-from-andalucian-airports-in-spain-from-july-1/

Spanish Police Shut Down Pirate IPTV Operation With Two Million Subscribers: With help from Europol and law enforcement in Canada, the US and several European countries, 11 suspects were arrested. The authorities also confiscated property worth nearly €5 million while another €1.1 in bank assets were frozen.
In recent years, unlicensed TV subscriptions have been flourishing, with hundreds of vendors offering virtually any channel imaginable for a small monthly fee.
This is seen as a major threat by copyright holders and law enforcement authorities are also taking the matter seriously. That became apparent again today, as law enforcement authorities announced one of the largest IPTV busts in history.
In an operation led by Spain’s National Police, law enforcement agencies across Europe claim to have “switched off” a massive pirate IPTV operation. The investigation, which started last year, resulted in 15 house searches and 11 people – including the suspected leader – were arrested.
As is often the case, authorities haven’t named the prime suspects or connected services.
With many IPTV services using similar names things can get confusing but Rapid IPTV is certainly a large player. Also, several of Rapid IPTV’s services were indeed shut off about a week ago when the raids were carried out. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/police-shut-down-pirate-iptv-operation-with-2-million-subscribers-200610/

Microsoft & Amazon Help Rioters Avoid Identification, ban police face recognition tools sales as Big Tech reacts to protests: The announcement came a day after rival Amazon.com Inc declared it was pausing police use of its “Rekognition” service for a year, while International Business Machines Corp also said this week it no longer is generally offering the software and that technology should not promote racial injustice. (So now capturing arsonists and looters is “racial injustice”? These tech companies are not nearly as generous if they think you are pirating their software! -Ed.)
Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-microsoft-facial-recognition/microsoft-bans-police-face-recognition-sales-as-big-tech-reacts-to-protests-idUSKBN23I2T6

Statues fall as UK reexamines its past:
EDWARD COLSTON- The toppling of a statue of the 17th-century slave trader in the port city of Bristol on Sunday reignited debate in Britain about who deserves a permanent public memorial.
HENRY DUNDAS- Campaigners want his statue removed from atop its column in Edinburgh’s St. Andrew Square. There are also calls to rename Dundas Street, a major thoroughfare in the Canadian city of Toronto. The late 18th-century Scottish politician was responsible for delaying Britain’s abolition of the slave trade by 15 years until 1807.
ROBERT MILLIGAN- Authorities in London this week removed a statue of Milligan, an 18th-century merchant, who owned two sugar plantations in Jamaica with more than 500 slaves, from its perch in the city’s docklands.
ROBERT BADEN-POWELL- Officials plan to remove a statue of the founder of the Scouts movement from the quayside in Poole, southern England, out of concern it may be a target for protesters. Like many Englishmen of his time, Baden-Powell held racist views. He also expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler.
WILLIAM GLADSTONE- Some have called for the removal of statues of, the reforming 19th-century prime minister whose father was one of the biggest slave-owners in the British West Indies.
Reference: https://apnews.com/7cc718eeb60c30b117c76383319151cf

EU urges states to reopen domestic borders from Monday: The European Union on Thursday urged all it’s member countries to start lifting travel restrictions on their common borders from next week, saying that the closures they introduced to tackle the coronavirus do little to limit its spread.
The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, wants Europe’s ID check-free travel area to be up and running again by the end of June. Once that has happened, a ban on nonessential travel to the continent can also gradually be eased. Full story: https://apnews.com/e14ee85901a1eeb26ef1b5d1bb46cae4

This is the Marko System, the Spanish proposal for the new normality to be installed in festivals: Josan Serrano, founding partner and director of Montgorock Xàbia Festival, which a few weeks ago, in the midst of chaos, presented the Marko System, a new festival format divided by 150-square-meter plots with capacity for 50 people seeking institutional endorsement.
Serrano has patented a structure that would have access temperature controls, an individual cleaning and disinfection system, and access control by plots. The toilets would be placed in a row on both sides of the enclosure and each area would be assigned a number of services. In addition, a shared bar service would be offered every four plots without physical contact with the other spaces. And to reduce the risk, its author assures that even the drinks would be covered “as in Starbucks”. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/this-is-the-marko-system-the-spanish-proposal-for-the-new-normality-to-be-installed-in-festivals-blog-miss-festivals/

Stocks suffer their worst day since March, with the Dow plunging more than 1,800 points: The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,861.82 points, or 6.9%, to close at 25,128.17. The S&P 500 slid 5.9% to 3,002.10 while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.3%. to end the day at 9,492.73. The major averages posted their worst day since March 16, when they all dropped more than 11%. The S&P 500 also logged in its first three-day losing streak since early March. Reference: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/10/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html

Nigel Farage Resigns From Radio Show After Comparing Statue Destroyers to Taliban: Farage has been a vocal critic of the recent Black Lives Matter protests and sources at the station pointed to internal fury over his comments earlier this week comparing protesters who destroyed the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol to the “Taliban”. Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jun/11/nigel-farage-to-leave-radio-station-lbc-with-immediate-effect

Quantum ‘fifth state of matter’ observed in space for first time: Scientists have observed the fifth state of matter in space for the first time, offering unprecedented insight that could help solve some of the quantum universe’s most intractable conundrums, research showed Thursday.
Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) — the existence of which was predicted by Albert Einstein and Indian mathematician Satyendra Nath Bose almost a century ago — are formed when atoms of certain elements are cooled to near absolute zero (0 Kelvin, minus 273.15 Celsius).
On Thursday a team of NASA scientists unveiled the first results from BEC experiments aboard the International Space Station, where particles can be manipulated free from Earthly constraints. Full story: https://www.spacedaily.com/afp/200611090324.f35eunqb.html

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Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1651 Thursday, June 11th 2020

On June 11, 2020June 10, 2020 By Naythan

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Marbella Open-Air Market Returns Next Week: The market is held on Monday in Marbella and is not to be confused with the San Pedro de Alcantara and Las Chapa’s market as they have their own. Half of all stalls will be given to individuals selling food products. However, if these types of merchants do not register to fill up 50% of stalls, then other types of products will be offered instead. Source: https://smashnewz.com/the-famous-marbella-open-market-returns-to-the-costa-del-sol-next-week/

“Night in White”: Costa del Sol’s Estepona Celebrates a Free Event on June 20. The event, which will go on until 2am, features an array of cultural activities including a guided tour of museums, a screening of the La La Land musical, a flamenco dress catwalk, dance shows, live music, theatre workshops and a comedy show. Source: https://spaintoday.es/costa-del-sol/estepona/night-in-white-costa-del-sols-estepona-celebrates-a-free-event-on-june-20/

Fuengirola Castle Reopens with 35+ Music bands & Artists from July: Marenostrum Fuengirola has promised that it has taken “all the health and safety precautions and measures” to prevent “the risk of Covid-19 infection”, and protect the artists, staff and the public. Efecto Mariposa will be the first event to take place when the venue opens its doors to the public on July 2. Tickets will go on sale from June 18. Click here for more details or to book tickets. https://marenostrumfuengirola.com/

Ella and Andy: Playing at the Mirador de Axarquia, Comares. Saturday 13th June 7p.m. As we moved into phase 3 a week earlier than expected the restrictions etc are slightly different than expected. They are playing outdoors so no need to book if you are just going for drinks and music. (With social distancing of course).
Reservations are required if you wish to eat indoors. FB link

Paul Hayes Show: Friday 12 June 5pm. Live at Bar Amsterdam, Torrox Costa.
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Flash Time- Rock the Beach: Saturday at 5 PM – 8 PM. La Palapa Beach,
Paseo Marítimo, Los Álamos. 22R, 29620 Torremolinos. +34 637 09 78 90
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Services Wanted/Offered

Barix Latentcy: Hi Digamites, Is there anyone out there who is familiar with the ”Barix Instreamer and Exstreamer” and understands their latentcy which can occur between them?
If you do, I would appreciate you getting in touch with me please!
lesliestevenson @ btinternet .com
Thank You, Leslie, Nerja

Pool services: As pool season is well underway just a reminder of our professional pool services. I’m happy to undertake pool maintenance, equipment servicing or replacement as well as weekly cleaning. Rental / property maintenance service, call out available. 20 years on the coast, facturas available on request. Supplier of pool covers, heat pumps & artificial turf. Based in Torrox.
Contact 625911953 FB link

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
-Beautiful upcycled unit/ cupboard stripped back to natural with grey chalk paint clear wax consists of 2 up and over glass doors lockable cupboard with key plenty of drawer space. Measurements width 89cms height 175cms depth 39cms. Price 195€
Contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Grey handbag (never used) 5 €
-New blouse (country style from Punto Roma, never worn) 15 €
-One blue/grey sweater. Size 40/42 + One blue/grey sweater jacket size 40/42
Sweater + jacket for 10 € the both together
Contact email ndtalido2@gmail.com or whatsapp 0034 686768493
Natalia, Benajarafe. Can meet between Torre del Mar and Benajarafe

Wanted: Winter holiday rental in the area of Caleta, Algarrobo, Torre del Mar, or Velez Malaga. Retired non-smoking English couple with a well behaved dog looking for a 4 month winter rental starting December (dates flexible). Must have a well equipped kitchen with oven, hob, washing machine etc, Wi-fi, heating, sunny south facing terrace and be nicely furnished. Please send details and photos to
campodog09 at hotmail dot com
Thank you. Diana, Torre del Mar

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation Wanted: Kitchen fitter/supplier. Torrox Costa area.
671639480 ; jdricho47 at hotmail dot com ; John

Pet ID Suggestion From Silvia and Mario, the dog handlers: Hello readers of Digamextra, yesterday I have seen the photo of a lost puppy, as a dog sitter, I want to recommend to people who have pets, cats and / or dogs, in addition to the vet putting the chip on them, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the owners make him a nameplate, which is attached to the collar, with his phone and the name of the animal. From experience, I have seen or have been called by desperate people looking for their pets, if they have the identification badge, the person who finds it, can immediately call the owner, but in the event that they only have the chip. It is more complicated, since the person who found this pet, has to go to a veterinarian so that they can pass the reader and then locate the owner, I have seen cases of dogs that have returned them after many months, because people They found them, they didn’t have a vet nearby, and they spent months caring for the pet until they went to a vet. PLEASE!!!! If you love your pet, put the visible identification tag on the collar!
Silvia, El Morche, silviacaminante @ gmail . com
(I got mine from the jewelry booth on the Torrox Costa Paseo Maritimo. Not sure if they have reopened. Custom engraved, double sided, “bone shaped” dogtag with H/D ring to attach tag to collar in 5mins for €8. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Scandal over Covid-19 deaths at Madrid nursing homes sparks fierce political row: Regional and central government officials have warned of legal consequence after EL PAÍS revealed that internal protocols excluded some coronavirus patients from hospital admission. Madrid premier Díaz Ayuso and her health chief, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, have said in public that there were no orders to exclude certain dependents and people with disabilities from hospital admission, and that the document that reached care homes was a draft sent by mistake.
But several internal emails seen by EL PAÍS show that a senior official at the regional health department, Carlos Mur de Víu, signed the triage protocols and had them sent to 475 residences in the region. These guidelines, which were used by hospitals and residences to refuse the transfer of certain patients; children and grandchildren of these patients say that regional authorities sacrificed their relatives. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-06-10/scandal-over-covid-19-deaths-at-madrid-nursing-homes-sparks-fierce-political-row.html

Children Aged 10 or Younger in Spain Will Not Have to Socially Distance at School: Children have been highlighted in the debate surrounding coronavirus as dangerous transmitters because although they do not typically suffer from the virus, they can unknowingly pass it along to someone who will. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/children-aged-10-or-younger-in-spain-will-not-have-to-socially-distance-at-school/

Consumer Tech Prices On The Rise: With the shipping routes shut by C-19 travel restrictions, tech items are in short supply. Most of the computers and parts listed for sale on Amazon are “out of stock”. With fewer customers, possibly higher cost of goods sold, and all the fixed costs of complying with social distancing rules, such consumer-facing businesses will be lucky if they can keep from burning through cash — unless they raise their prices substantially. Data services are under a greater than normal use as people spend more time working and entertaining themselves online. Hundreds of thousands of Sky customers can expect to be hit with price hikes of up to £72 for broadband and TV from August. Reference:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2020/05/23/surprise-despite-over-38-million-unemployed-prices-could-rise/

Andalucia ‘Security Officers’ to Patrol Costa del Sol Beaches from June 15: There will be a beach ‘security guard’ every 250 metres along Andalucia’s coastline, confirmed the Junta. It has employed approximately 3,000 beach assistants to patrol the coasts, managed by the regional government and have been given the ranking and authority of ‘security officers.’ Duties will include monitoring sunbathers, controlling the capacity of beaches and providing information to avoid contagion of the coronavirus, amongst other functions. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/spains-andalucia-security-officers-to-patrol-costa-del-sol-beaches-from-june-15/

La Liga – makes a welcome return this week after more than three months of suspension: Germany’s Bundesliga was the first to restart and Britain’s Premier League and the Italian league are expected to join them in the coming weeks. La Liga matches are kick-starting in empty stadiums this Thursday, with the popular Sevilla vs Real Betis derby setting things off to a roaring start. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/with-virtual-fans-and-daily-matches-soccer-returns-to-spain/

Easyjet, Jet2, Ryanair and British Airways Updates On Flights and Refunds for 2020 Summer Holidays: Details at: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/easyjet-jet2-ryanair-and-british-airways-updates-on-flights-and-refunds-for-2020-summer-holidays/

Counterfeit cash bust on Spain’s Costa Almeria for trying to buy €800 phone with fake notes: Police arrested two people after they tried to pay for a top-of-the-range mobile phone with eight counterfeit €100 notes. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/counterfeit-cash-bust-on-spains-costa-almeria-for-trying-to-buy-mobile-e800-phone-fake-notes/

Deadly Gas Explosion in Torre del Mar Killed One Brit and Injured Another: The elderly couple lived on the second floor of a four-storey building and the explosion has affected 9 other families in the block of flats. Full story and video: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/watch-updated-footage-of-deadly-gas-explosion-in-malagas-torre-del-mar-which-killed-one-brit-and-injured-another/

Up to 30,000 furloughed workers in Spain will have to return money after government blunder: The banks are reportedly “indignant” at having to go from client to client demanding the return of hundreds of euros.
Banks are already warning furloughed workers who have enough money on their account that they are going to deduct the difference between what was transferred on behalf of the SEPE and what they were actually entitled to. El Confidential’s financial sources say this could affect 20,000-30,000 people. The institutions are said to be concerned because the returns could be between €500 and €1,000 on average, and many may have already spent the money. Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/10/up-to-30000-furloughed-workers-in-spain-will-have-to-return-money-after-government-blunder/

India surge continues with nearly 10,000 cases in past 24hrs: The spike has come as the government moves forward with reopening restaurants, shopping malls and religious places in most of its states after a more than 2-month-old lockdown. Full story: https://apnews.com/ac43d05f5655a585b8674ec30fc20cef

EU to propose ‘gradual and partial’ re-opening of external borders from 1 July: Some EU countries have started to relax restrictions on non-essential crossing of the borders within the bloc, with a goal of 15 June for restoring free travel. Over the weekend, the 27 member states’ interior ministers agreed to coordinate a gradual reopening to travellers from outside the Schengen area. Full story: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/06/10/eu-external-borders-1-july/

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DigameXtra No. 1650 Wednesday, June 10th 2020

On June 10, 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). I suggest you check it daily.

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar shop re-opening after virus: We are pleased to announce that Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar is now re-opening our shop by appointment only on Tuesday and Friday, from 10am – 4pm.
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 Web site: www.lux-mundi.org

Services Wanted/Offered

MS Bespoke Joinery: We’ve all had plenty of time to see which jobs need doing around the house. Now’s the time to think about getting them sorted!
With over 30 years experience in all aspects of Carpentry and Joinery in the UK and Spain, I am able to offer my services along the Costa del Sol, including inland.
Range of skills include:
1st and 2nd fix Carpentry
Wood flooring installation
Bespoke Joinery — doors, windows, etc.
Custom made furniture
Fitted wardrobes
Kitchen fitting and refurbishment
No job too small — furniture repair, flat-pack construction, shelving, etc.
Contact Mick at +34 696161 951 or +44 7575 597060
http://msbespokejoinery.com
Email: CoExGal@aol.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 2 items:
-Spinder Condor towbar-mounted 2-bike carrier with 7-pin adaptor for rear lights, Dutch make, very strong. 50 euros
-Two single beds, little used, hence immaculate condition: 30 euros each/50 euros for both
Sandie: Whatsapp or call 625 778843; Canillas de Albaida
sandie dot hurford at gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Lumix Panasonic DMC-G2 Digital camera with 4 Prakticar DSLR lenses, complete Lumix digital camera & lenses with carrying cases 50€ (H-FS014042 / 045200) all in excellent condition
-Meike LED Macro flash ring FC100, new 20€ – Photo can be provided
-2x pine dining room units, top and bottom of which are detachable for transport – good condition 20€
Buyer must collect. Call Carol on 6261 25287 or
email: carolellul18 at gmail dot com (Nerja)

For Sale, now discounted: Slide projector with remote control, spare bulb, and many assorted slide trays and boxes. Price 25€. Lynn phone 646923700. Nerja área

For Sale: Two Ikea single beds. €50 for the pair or €30 each.
Contact Greg Starr on phone 676 536 604 or
Email: gregstarr4 at Hotmail dot com

For Sale: Unused/Full Cepsa Gas Bottle. €25.
Puente don Manuel area. Contact: Yvonne.
Email: walkerok @ hotmail dot co dot uk

Wanted: 2 drawer filing Cabinet.
Does anyone have a two drawer metal filing cabinet for sale please.
Please contact Sue: 677322169 Torrox.
maundfitch @ gmail.com (remove spaces)

Recommendations & Requests

Dog Found: The cutest little Chihuahua was found running along the road near Fogarate Canillas de Albania. Has a collar but is not chipped. Obviously lost. Does anyone know to whom this lovely little dog belongs? If so please contact Carol Starr mobile 676 536 604 Many thanks.

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic 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/

Spanish Cabinet approves decree for ‘new normality’ after coronavirus state of alarm ends: The new rules, which will be in place until the government considers that the crisis is over, include the obligatory use of face masks and prevention measures in the workplace. Full story:
https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-06-09/spanish-cabinet-approves-decree-for-new-normality-after-coronavirus-state-of-alarm-ends.html

EU finance ministers examine recovery plan amid deep divisions: European Union finance ministers reviewed the EU’s 750 billion euro plan for post-pandemic recovery on Tuesday ahead of what will be fractious negotiations over who should get the cash and even over the legality of borrowing to offer grants. This, according to Finland, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Sweden, could violate the principle that the EU cannot incur debt and that its EU budget cannot run a deficit. Some also argue that, since all countries can borrow cheaply on the market, there is no need for EU grants at all. Cheap loans would be enough, they say.
Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-economy-recovery-ministers/eu-finance-ministers-examine-recovery-plan-amid-deep-divisions-idUSKBN23G2KX?il=0

Ryanair Waives Flight Change Fee for Passengers Booking to fly in July and August in Bid to Ease Cancellation fears: The main aim is to encourage people to book summer holidays with “peace of mind” in case their travel plans change. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/09/ryanair-waives-flight-change-fee-for-passengers-booking-to-fly-in-july-and-august-in-bid-to-ease-cancellation-fears/

Summer Season in Spain is Back On as UK Government Replaces Quarantine with Air Bridges: The travel and hospitality industry have been privately assured by the government that ‘air bridges’ will be introduced for foreign summer holidays from June 29 to replace blanket quarantine. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/09/summer-season-in-spain-is-back-on-as-uk-government-replaces-quarantine-with-air-bridges/

Charging a COVID supplement to customers is illegal: FACUA-Consumer Association has announced this Tuesday the illegality of charging a COVID supplement for the expenses entailed by employers complying with the measures dictated by the Government, and has assured that informing the user of this does not make this surcharge legal.
In a statement, it has been reported that an increasing number of establishments in different sectors of activity, with the excuse that they have an increase in their expenses as a result of adopting the measures dictated by the Government, are applying what they call surcharge, rate or supplement. Source: https://spainsnews.com/facua-denounces-that-charging-a-covid-supplement-to-users-is-illegal/

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Nerja 952 524 519
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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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