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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. http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/13/hotline-those-suspect-they-20200313114414-v.html

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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Free YouTube Concert Featuring Robbie Williams and Take That Restricted to UK Viewers, Musicians Encourage Fans To Bypass Block With VPNs: This Friday 29th May at 8:00pm, Take That’s Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen – together with former band member Robbie Williams – will perform a charity concert directly from their own homes. Gary Barlow, lead singer of the British pop group Take That, after receiving advice on VPN use from a fan on Twitter, gave a shout out to fans, asking “the army” to spread the word on how to bypass YouTube’s restrictions. Full details: https://torrentfreak.com/take-thats-gary-barlow-use-a-vpn-to-bypass-youtube-geoblock-of-lockdown-concert-200519/

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

Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa!: Greek House. 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 18:00, 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: Valle De Abdalajis Malaga
B B Breaks Malaga Campo Andalucia
If everything goes as planned re the virus recovery we will be fully open again as from the 1st June 2020
All health & safety procedures will be in place.
Hopefully, the Camino Del Rey will open next week.
Spanish Hideaway Casa Magel B&B from 55€ per night
Fed up with the bad weather and stuck indoors, well the sun is out again, give yourself a treat and have a mini-break at the lovely Casa Magel B & B in Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga.
We have 2 very pretty en-suite rooms available with breakfast included for 55€ per night. Our special offers are still available: 2 nights B&B with one night 3 course evening meal with wine for 2 sharing; 120€. We also have a 3-night break with B&B, one night 3-course meal with wine and another night tapas and drinks in a local bar or in house..170€. Available after the end of May. You can add any more nights on at 50€ a night with breakfast.
We have pleasant gardens with an outdoors Andalucian fully equipped kitchen with a BBQ area and a pool. We are 1 km along an unmade up track from our local town with shops, restaurants, and bars. Or just lounge around our lovely pool and eat in.
We can also arrange a trip to a local Bodega were you will be shown around the vineyards and small factory where they make fully organic wine and sample some with tapas : 20€ a head or stay on and have a wonderful 3-course home-cooked lunch with wine for an extra 15€. Wonderful experience. Lockdown rules permitting.
We are a short drive to Antequera and El Torcal, both exciting places to visit.
Also in the other direction, we have the Caminito Del Rey, the stupendous walk in the gorge at El Chorro and then a visit to the turquoise lakes of Ardales is a must.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com, contact us on casamagel@yahoo.com or telephone 722879503.
We get booked up pretty quickly, so book now for the Summer and bring some friends, we provide vouchers which make a great present for your family & friends.
All bookings will be on condition that the lockdown rules permit and no payment will be taken at the time of booking.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
-2 x 3 seater sofas approx width 200 x 100 width 160 x 100 price 160€ (For both )
-Synthetic ikea sofa vgc width 175 x 85 cms price 140€
-Solid wooden sideboard Measurements Width 110cms Depth 33cms Height 83cms
Price 75€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
Info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

Recommendations & Requests

Accountant: Can anybody recommend a accountant in the Nerja area who could do a simple tax return for me? If you can please contact Michael / Nerja on mikestevenitt@gmail.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.

For the latest pandemic info visit:
World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441
Spain– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Spain– htttp://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all some days. Also, with “reported cases” stats, there are differences in some stats from different sources due to some testing methods not being accepted by some data collectors. -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 18:30 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 5,150,770 , up from 5,084,934
Total Deaths: 332,242 , up from 329,719

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 18:34 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 280,117 , up from 279,524
Total Deaths: 27,940 , up from 27,888
Note that the official Spanish Gov’t numbers below for “total cases” are lower since they recently changed their counting methods and now only recognize data from PCR+ testing. Thus I offer both sets of data.
Ministerio de Sanidad gets its numbers here https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/
Last updated: 00:00 21 May
Total Coronavirus Cases: 233,037
Total deaths: 27,940

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 21/05
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 17.025 , up from 16.842
Total Deaths: 1.375 , up from 1.371

Axarquia: Last updated- 21/05
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 208
Total Deaths: 16

Costa del Sol (West of Malaga): Last updated- 21/05
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 996
Total Deaths: 43

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last updated- 21/05
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,327
Total Deaths: 281

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 21, 2020, 18:35 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 250,908 , up from 248,293
Total Deaths: 36,042 , up from 35,704
No new graph today.

Doubling of Covid-19 cases on Spain’s Costa del Sol casts serious doubts on Malaga entering Phase 2 of de-escalation on May 25: Given that Malaga’s authorities and citizens are anxious to access Phase 2 with the rest of the region, these figures won’t help its case. The health authorities are therefore, once again, insisting that the public maintains social distances and hygiene recommendations. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/21/doubling-of-covid-19-cases-on-spains-costa-del-sol-casts-serious-doubts-on-malaga-entering-phase-2-of-de-escalation-on-may-25/

Spain’s Valencia region puts brakes on lockdown easing after slight rise in infections: While Madrid and Catalonia request that their lockdown is eased, the region housing Valencia and Alicante has decided it shouldn’t enter Phase 2 of Spain’s “de-escalation” plan after infections rose slightly in the past week. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20200521/spains-valencia-region-puts-brakes-on-lockdown-easing-after-slight-rise-in-infections

Spain’s Gov’t Deal With Basque Nationalist Group EH Bildu In Order To Get 15 Day Extension Passed Causes Uproar: The return of old labor laws that make it difficult to fire employees at center of controversy. Confusion reigns in Spain over deal with Basque party to repeal labor reform. The agreement between the government and EH Bildu, which was announced late last night to the surprise of other groups, was subject to a late-night “rectification” by the Socialist Party. As a result, Employers Association breaks off talks with government over deal with the Basque radical party while political parties excluded from these negotiations demand answers.
After the exceptional measures (to extend the lockdown again) were approved by the lower house of parliament, news emerged of an agreement between the coalition government – led by the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos – and the Basque nationalist group EH Bildu to repeal a 2012 labor reform. The pro-independence party, it emerged, had secured the deal with the government in exchange for abstaining at Wednesday’s key vote to push the end of the state of alarm to June 7.
The text of the agreement began with a commitment by the government to overturn the 2012 legislation, which was passed by the main opposition Popular Party (PP) while it was in power, and which, among other things, gave companies in Spain more flexibility to sack employees. The Wednesday agreement specified that the government should repeal the law before the end of the “extraordinary measures” that are in place to combat the coronavirus crisis – i.e. the state of alarm.
But given the controversy that the deal caused among the political opposition, hours later, at around midnight, the PSOE released an “explanatory note” in which it rectified what had been agreed in the first point of the deal. Instead of the complete repeal of the 2012 legislation, the PSOE and its junior partner agreed on a vague commitment to recover “the labor rights taken away by the 2012 labor reform.” The pledge is included in the governing pact reached by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Unidas Podemos chief Pablo Iglesias in December, ahead of the creation of their coalition government.
The confusion deepened on Thursday morning, when Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias insisted during an interview with Catalunya Ràdio that the agreement “does not speak about a partial repeal, it talks about the repeal of the labor reform. The parties can say what they want. What was signed was what was agreed. The deal between the three parties is to completely overturn the reform.” References:
https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-05-21/confusion-reigns-over-government-deal-with-basque-nationalist-party-to-overturn-labor-reform.html
And
https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-05-21/employers-association-breaks-off-talks-with-government-over-deal-with-basque-nationalist-party.html

WATCH- Thousands turn up in Malaga’s Calle Larios with pots and pans to protest against the Spanish coalition Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic: The protests initially started in Madrid at the beginning of the week, but have since spread throughout the country. As well as protests in Costa del Sol’s Malaga and Marbella, marches were held across the country today, from Barcelona to Cordoba, spurred on by right wing party Vox encouraging the public to take to the streets “to get Sanchez out”. Protests are expected to continue this week. Full story, and to watch these videos go to: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/21/watch-over-a-thousand-costa-del-sol-citizens-march-rattling-pots-pans-in-protest-of-spanish-governments-handling-of-coronavirus-pandemic/

Este es el aspecto que presenta la calle Larios a las 20.00 horas. Ahora mismo, resulta imposible mantener la distancia de seguridad de dos metros. Gritos de "unidad nacional". pic.twitter.com/9DmOWNeUwu

— Matías Slb (@Matias_slb) May 21, 2020

Spanish Banks In Trouble: Bank delinquencies could rise to 10% at the end of the year due to the coronavirus.
Source (Spanish): https://www.eldiario.es/economia/morosidad-bancaria-podria-subir-coronavirus_0_1029597524.html
Summary in English: https://spainsnews.com/bank-delinquencies-could-rise-to-10-at-the-end-of-the-year-due-to-the-coronavirus/

New York transit agency launches UV light pilot program in effort to kill Covid-19: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use “150 dual-headed mobile devices” from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the UVC light technology, the agency said in a press release.
UVC, which is one of three types of light on the UV spectrum, is proven to eliminate Covid-19 and is most potent against viruses and bacteria, PURO Lighting said. PURO noted that their lamps also have UVA and UVB as well for full spectrum disinfection. The MTA touts that UVC light is “an efficient, proven, and effective technology for eliminating viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19” and has been demonstrated to kill viruses in hospital operating rooms, urgent care clinics, universities, and fire stations. Full story:
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/20/us/new-york-transit-uv-light-trnd/

A UV-C Light emitting robot sterilizes a hospital room. Photo: Essdras M Suarez/Boston Globe via Getty Images

Your bubble is ready- plastic pods offer solution for COVID dining: For restaurant owners worrying how they can welcome back customers but keep them safe from COVID-19, a French designer has created a cylinder of transparent plastic that hangs from a cable on the ceiling, much like a lampshade. A scoop cut out of the back allows diner to sit and stand up without having to bend over double. Christophe Gernigon, who invented the device, called the Plex’Eat, said the designs already on the market looked like booths in prison visiting rooms, so were not inviting for customers. Photo:REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-restaurants/your-bubble-is-ready-plastic-pods-offer-solution-for-covid-dining-idUSKBN22X100

Beijing moves to impose new national security law on Hong Kong after anti-China unrest: Pro-democracy demonstrators have for years strongly opposed the idea of national security laws, arguing they could erode the city’s high degree of autonomy, guaranteed under the “one country, two systems” formula put in place when it returned to Chinese rule.
Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-parliament-hongkong/beijing-moves-to-impose-new-national-security-law-on-hong-kong-after-anti-china-unrest-idUSKBN22X19C

We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time: Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down. That strange finding was made in 2016. Since then, all sorts of suggestions rooted in known physics have been put forward to account for the perplexing signal, and all have been ruled out. What’s left is shocking in its implications. Explaining this signal requires the existence of a topsy-turvy universe created in the same big bang as our own and existing in parallel with it. In this mirror world, positive is negative, left is right and time runs backwards. It is perhaps the most mind-melting idea ever to have emerged from the Antarctic ice – but it might just be true. Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532770-400-we-may-have-spotted-a-parallel-universe-going-backwards-in-time/

Your face mask selfies could be training the next facial recognition tool: Researchers are crawling the internet for photos of people wearing face masks to improve facial recognition algorithms. Face masks cover up a significant portion of what facial recognition needs to identify and detect people — essentially threatening the future of a multimillion-dollar industry unless the technology can learn to recognize people beyond the coverings.
Facial recognition companies have long used people’s pictures without consent to train their algorithms. Civil liberty advocates contend that facial recognition technology threatens privacy and free speech, warning as well that there are almost no laws preventing abuse of the surveillance tools. Masks have long been a method for avoiding facial recognition. Protesters in Hong Kong relied on them to beat the government’s facial recognition to avoid harsh retaliation, prompting a mask ban there. Read more at: https://www.cnet.com/news/facial-recognition-firms-are-scrambling-to-see-around-face-masks/

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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
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: http://www.currency-converter.com/
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DigameXtra No. 1633 Thursday, May 21st 2020

On May 21, 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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Viewers in Spain can enjoy a Series of Concerts broadcast online by London’s Royal Albert Hall:
You will be asked for a donation but it is not mandatory to view shows.
-Scouting For Girls, Thurs May 21
-Charlie Mackesy, Sat. May 23
-Imogen Heap, Friday May 29
-Kaiser Chiefs, Sat., May 30
Home Page: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/series/royal-albert-home

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee- Limited Services Available Now: Do you own a property in the area and leave it empty for extended periods?
If the answer is yes, you could be quite literally missing out on thousands of Euros!
At BluCee we specialise in advertising and fully managing properties for holiday rental. We can advertise your property globally, gaining maximum exposure and returns for your asset. Not only this but we will also fully manage your property, securing bookings, liaising with clients, arranging meet and greets and cleaning and laundry services. In fact, we commit to do everything necessary to get your property rental-ready – guaranteed!
BluCee is seeking more properties for both holiday rentals and sales, with a particular focus on the following key locations:
Torre del Mar
Inland from Torre del Mar
Almunecar
La Herradura
Along the coast from Caleta de Velez to Rincon de la Victoria
For a no obligation discussion about your property please get in touch
michelle@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
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Haveli opens its terraces: Calle Almirante Ferrandiz 44, Nerja
Haveli, Nerja´s premier Indian restaurant welcomes the customers to dine on the rooftop terrace and the first floor open terrace.
We are strictly following the regulations of seating arrangements and sanitization.
Take away and home delivery also available.
The restaurant is open 18.30 till late.
Home delivery 18.30-21.30
For lunchtime delivery, please call the previous day.
Closed on Wednesdays
Please call 605110307 or 95252 42 97 order or reserve a table.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
-Pine display unit Width 105cms Height 208 cms, Price 90€
-Display /Tv cabinet Measurements Width 200cms, Depth 53.50cms Height 60cms Top part Width 100cms Height 103cms, Price 90€
-White bamboo display unit with glass shelves, Measurements Width 150cms Depth 40cms
Height 187cms Price 90€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Under counter fridge 50cm wide €25
-Balay washing machine €45
Both in working order but kept in a shed so exterior casing not immaculate.
WhatsApp 616517705 Dorcas, Torrox/Competa road.

For Sale: Giant Defy 3 Road Cycle. A superb entry level road cycle in excellent condition. 2015 model in white with red/black decals. Has only had light local use and 1 owner from new.
Aluminium frame size M/L ideal for rider height between 1.70-1.85 mtr.
Full Shimano Sora drivetrain, 18 speed gearing with 11-32 cassette range.
Also with Shimano SPD-SL pedals (SPD clip in shoes also available in euro size 45 together with a few ancillary items, original pedal platforms and purchase receipt to prove ownership).
Any trial although we do have a bit of a wait before the Vuelta next comes through these parts.
Can arrange to meet or deliver now we can move within the province. Price €360
John in Torre Del Mar.
Ring or message anytime (whatsapp preferred) +44 797 704 9614
Thank you for the excellent coverage of vital lockdown info over the past few months. Still a way to go but there is a light to be drawn toward now.
And it’s great to see Digame growing up under your guidance.

Recommendations & Requests

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #81
-Samusng Smart TV- How To Block The Ads Samsung Inserts: To block many of the Samsung sponsored ads open your router’s settings page and add these 2 addresses to your router’s “Block List”. There are too many different routers for me to provide instructions. Use your search engine (Google, Duckduckgo, etc.) and search for: ‘your router brand and model’ + add site to block list.
ads.samsung.com
samsungads.com
-Windows 10 update to v2004 (April/May 2020) also known as Windows 10 20H1 (shorthand for the 1st half of 2020) has a revised release date of May 28. To be on the safe side, as I always suggest when major Windows updates are approaching, make a Restore Point, backup your data and then delay Windows Updates 3 weeks from the update’s release date. In this case June 21 should be sufficient.
Computer Repairs and Websites by DoctorLaptop.
Tel 675 993 069 (No calls answered before 11am, missed calls returned asap)
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com (Include make and model info in support requests)

UK Govt update – return to UK: Ferry travel
There are currently no scheduled passenger ferries operating between Spain and the UK. We are working closely with Brittany Ferries who may be able to assist repatriating a small number of people on their freight services. If your ferry has been cancelled and you wish to return to the UK, please contact the British Embassy online stating your name and booking reference number.
This is the link on the UK Govt website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/return-to-the-uk
Neil – Caleta de Velez, zanuck AT btinternet dOt com

Wanted: Flight Partners Sweden and Finland. Tail Torrox is looking for flight partners to take one dog to Finland and a puppy to Sweden. New owners are desperate to see them. If you know anyone flying to either country please contact us. The flight partner has to do nothing except give us their flight details. Ryanair does not accept dogs but many other airlines do.
If you can help please contact Gill on 633405560 by phone or whatsapp or email
ogillyarmsted@gmail.com
It is very difficult for us to find flight partners at the moment so any help would be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word ! Many thanks

Torrox market: Can anyone please tell me when the Monday market in Torrox Pueblo will be open.
Thank you Nathan for the valuable information during this period.
Anthea. Torrox.
Email: antheawaters1@gmail.com

Face masks: As face masks are to be made compulsory in some circumstances, when are we going to get the free ones promised to all Torrox citizens some weeks ago? George Blick Torrox Campo, valblick@hotmail.com

News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article)

For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
(NEW Source, detailed analysis) World- https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all some days. -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 01:25 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 5,084,934 , up from 4,949,321
Total Deaths: 329,719 , up from 322,856

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 01:25 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 279,524 , up from 278,188
Total Deaths: 27,888 , up from 27,709

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 20/05 (18 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 16.842 , up from 16.511
Total Deaths: 1.371 , up from 1.361

Costa del Sol Coronavirus: No update today.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: No update today.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 21, 2020, 01:25 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 248,293 , up from 248,818
Total Deaths: 35,704 , up from 35,341

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez wins vote to extend Lockdown until June the 7th: Facing the risk of a parliamentary defeat in a vote that took place today in Congress for a one month extension Congress instead voted on and in favour of a new two-week extension, until June 7.
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/20/breaking-news-spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-wins-vote-to-extend-lockdown-until-june-the-7th/

Government to make face masks compulsory in places where social distancing is impossible: The order comes into force on Thursday 21 May and children under six are exempt. Published in the BOE (official state gazette) on Wednesday, a new order will make the use of face masks compulsory in closed public spaces as well as in open areas where keeping a distance of two metres is impossible.
This is in addition to the obligation to wear a mask on public transport already in force.
The ruling allows “any type of mask that covers mouth and nose, but preferably the hygiene or surgical kind.” Scarves will not be able to be worn as substitutes. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202005/19/government-make-face-masks-20200519185016.html

Organ donation law in England (not Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales) has changed to “Opt Out” system as of May 20: You may also hear it referred to as ‘Max and Keira’s Law’. This means that all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.
Source: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/uk-laws/organ-donation-law-in-england/

Alicante to open Europe’s largest drive-in cinema and music venue next month: CINEMACAR opens to the public on June 11 in the well-known Rabasa enclosure, hailed a new concept of drive-in cinema with more than 45,000 square metres of facilities dedicated to cinema, gastronomy and live music. Cinemacar will boast the biggest screen in Europe which, located on a huge structure of 500 square metres, can be seen throughout the enclosure, which has capacity for more than 400 cars. It is the only drive-in cinema in Spain that has completely asphalted pavement, which means it can be disinfected daily. And users can take their pets at no additional cost as 3,000 m2 park has been designed within the facilities. Photo:Cinemcar
Full details: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/20/alicante-on-spains-costa-blanca-to-open-europes-largest-drive-in-cinema-and-music-venue-next-month/

Natura Cosmetics Brand Hacked: Brazil’s biggest cosmetics company Natura accidentally left hundreds of gigabytes of its customers’ personal and payment-related information publicly accessible online that could have been accessed by anyone without authentication. If you have an account with Natura, you are advised to stay vigilant against identity theft, change your account password and keep a close eye on your payment card transactions for signs of any suspicious activity. Full details: https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/natura-data-breach.html

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 1632 Wednesday, May 20th 2020

On May 20, 2020May 19, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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!

WELCOME TO PHASE 1 – See this link for the new rules.
https://digamextra.com/2020/05/15/digamextra-special-alert-malaga-moving-to-phase-1/

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/

Interpreter: Hello everybody, We’re back !!
Hospitals and health centers are revving up, with cancelled appointments at the head of the list. So you should be getting yours soon.
Old and new patients will be welcomed with open arms, as usual!
You know the drill. Call me if you need me, I’m here 24/7
So looking forward to seeing you all, with your tales of your own personal lockdown Pamela, Interpreter. Algarrobo. 609040709
pamelawalshe@hotmail.com

Life Coach: I provide coaching and assistance for individuals or couples. This can be either in person at my room in Riogordo or online via Skype or Zoom. I deal with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. Please email Mark 658693121

Wanted: Gardener. We are looking for a reliable and qualified gardener for our home just outside Competa. We’ve had several negative experiences in the past, but know that the right person is out there. If interested, there are all sorts of other odd jobs to be done as well.
Please contact Paul, in Competa, at 634351754.

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.com/moringa-oleifera-.html
Vetiverspain Lemon Grass page.
https://www.vetiverspain.com/lemon-grass.html

For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
-Beautiful upcycled rocking chair 120€
-Upcycled chest of drawers natural with olive green chalk paint & walnut wax. New handles Measurements Width 60cms Depth 40cms Height 100cmsPrice 130€
-Sideboard stripped back to natural with chalk paint clear waxed.Measurements Width 110cms
Depth 45cms Height 82cms Price 130€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

Wanted: Rental House in el campo. Honest and reliable tenant looks for an honest and reliable landlord/landlady with a long term house to rent. IT MUST BE WITHIN Vélez-Málaga province radius and in el campo. 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom plus a storage room. Ideally with just the kitchen furnished as I have my own furniture, otherwise flexibility required to accommodate both furniture. 325€ max. Contact me by whassap at 639 210 110 Thank you very much. Please no time wasters.

Recommendations & Requests

Lost Passport: I recently lost my United States passport in the Torrox Costa area. Most likely on the Torrox Costa Promenade. If anyone has found it could you please call and I’ll come and pick it up. Clare / Torrox
+1 617- 875-3269
clareandbuzz@gmail.com

News & Articles

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Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all on weekends -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 19, 2020, 17:50 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,949,321 , up from 4,864,769
Total Deaths: 322,856 , up from 318,828

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 19, 2020, 17:50 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 278,188 , up from 277,719
Total Deaths: 27,709 , up from 27,650

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 19/05 (18 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 16.511 , up from 16.457
Total Deaths: 1.361 , up from 1.358

Costa del Sol Coronavirus: No update today.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last updated- 19.05.2020
The total number of infections in the Malaga area is 4122, with 278 recorded deaths.
Source: https://global.fm/news/new-cases-of-coronavirus-plummet-in-spain/

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 19, 2020, 17:50 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 248,818 , up from 246,406
Total Deaths: 35,341 , up from 34,796

Spanish Government agrees with Citizens to an extension of fifteen days instead of one month: The Government has reached an agreement with Ciudadanos to approve a new extension of the state of alarm that will be fifteen days like the previous ones and not one month as the Executive originally intended.
During these fifteen days the Executive undertakes to analyze the measures and, where appropriate, necessary legislative reforms that allow an orderly exit from the state of alarm and the management of the pandemic at that time, without the use of the constitutional tool of the alarm declaration.
Spanish source article: https://www.eldiario.es/politica/Gobierno-acuerda-Ciudadanos-prorroga-quince_0_1028897831.html

Face masks in Spain will be compulsory in public spaces where social distancing cannot be respected: The personal protective equipment will need to be worn in closed areas and on the street where a two-meter safe distance against coronavirus contagion is not possible.
Until now, the use of face masks has been “recommended” in areas where two-meter safe distances cannot be respected. The ministerial order to extend their use will be published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) in the coming days. Once published, face masks will become obligatory in businesses and closed public spaces. The order will clarify under what conditions they must also be worn on the street. Source: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-19/face-masks-in-spain-will-be-compulsory-in-public-spaces-where-social-distancing-cannot-be-respected.html

Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in: Travellers, airlines and airports are grappling with a hodgepodge of rules put in place during the pandemic that will make flying different in almost every country. Onboard service is changing too. Business-class meals, once a selling point for premium carriers hiring celebrity chefs, have been reduced to pre-packaged items on carriers including Emirates, Air Canada (AC.TO) and British Airways. Automation is also increasing, as carriers such as Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) ask passengers to check in online to limit contact with staff and other fliers. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines/empty-middle-seat-depends-on-which-country-you-are-flying-in-idUSKBN22V0B5

The good news is there are some signs children may not transmit COVID-19, but the bad news is that human immunity may not last that long, two UK epidemiologists say: The signs are that children may not spread it as much as adults, Dr Rosalind Eggo, who is on committees that advise the British government on its infectious disease response, told members of parliament’s upper house. “We think that children are less likely to get it so far but it is not certain, we are very certain that children are less likely to have severe outcomes and there are hints that children are less infectious but it is not certain,” said Eggo of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-epidemiolo/some-signs-children-may-not-transmit-covid-19-two-uk-epidemiologists-say-idUSKBN22V1K1

Global worries as infections spike in Russia, Brazil, India: Coronavirus cases are spiking from India to South Africa and Mexico in a clear indication the pandemic is far from over, while Russia and Brazil now sit behind only the United States in the number of reported infections. Full story:
https://apnews.com/6dbd9ad370add2ba299c7da46c25004f

EasyJet Says Hackers Accessed Data of 9 Million Customers: EasyJet Plc said that email addresses and travel data of about 9 million customers had been accessed in a “highly sophisticated” cyberattack, one of the biggest data breaches to hit the airline industry.
Credit card details for 2,208 customers had also been accessed, EasyJet said in a statement Tuesday. It said it’s closed off the unauthorized access and will contact customers over the next few days. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-19/easyjet-says-hackers-accessed-data-of-9-million-customers

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 1631 Tuesday, May 19th 2020

On May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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.

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

Announcements

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

DigameXtra Welcomes It’s Newest Sponsor:
Potters Bar- Nerja
Welcome aboard!

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra!

WELCOME TO PHASE 1 – See this link for the new rules.
https://digamextra.com/2020/05/15/digamextra-special-alert-malaga-moving-to-phase-1/

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

Potters Bar & Terrace- Nerja:
We are very much looking forward to seeing you from Monday 18th May.
If you would like to catch up with much missed friends and family, we are taking reservations for two to ten people.
Places are limited, so if you would like to have a drink or order from our food menu, be sure to phone in and check out availability and place your reservation.
We will only be serving food from our menu, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.
We will have two sittings for Friday Fish Menu & Sunday Roast (1pm to 4pm & 4pm to 9pm) 1st Availability for now is Thursday.
Home delivery and collection service will continue. Please see menu below.
For Reservations contact 685435767

Food Delivery & Private Chef: Food For Thought brings you meals directly to your door!
-Delivery. Home cooked dishes already frozen and then ready in minutes for an easy, convenient and nutritious meal.
Whether you don’t have time to cook or are looking for ease of a ready
meal then we have a menu to suit all tastes.
Meals 4€ each desserts 2€ each minimum order of 25€
For more information on menus and delivery days in your area please get
in touch. 675983075
-Private Chef. Phase 1 in Malaga allows you to have 10 of your nearest and dearest to your home.
Treat them to our private chef experience. Bbq, paella or a la carte served menus available starting from as little 15€ pp. Enjoy socialising with the confidence of full health and hygiene standards adhered too in the comfort of your own home. Please get in touch.
Chef and proprietor Simon 605092315
Based in Nerja
helen@foodforthought.es

Translating: Due to the new lockdown release this Monday in the Malaga province, I would now like to remind my clients, old and new, that my services for translations at doctors, clinics, offices, and police are now fully available again. I would like to thank everyone for their patience over this trying time and please do not hesitate to ask for my help as I know that general appointments are now being rescheduled. Please contact me by phone, or whatsapp, as I very rarely use my email. My number is 605450322. I am based in Algarrobo Costa, but I cover from Nerja to Malaga. My charge is 10 euros per hour, I also translate over the phone if necessary. Rosie.

Centro Casa Blanca: Since 2008
Centre for Osteopathy, Massage, Lymphatic drainage, Bowen Technique, Reflexology, Craniosacral, and much more at Torrox Costa.
Massage from 15 Euro 30 Minutes.
Other techniques from 20 Euro 60 Min.
Osteopathy 40 € 60 Min.
Whole body massage 39 Euro 75 minutes.
Special massage offers from 3 sessions:
Book 10 Massages and get the last one free.
Book 5 Massages and get 50 % off the 5th.
Each session paid separately.
Gift Vouchers and Forever Living products available.
Address: Urb. Jardines del Mar, Bloque C 3, Torrox Costa
( the coast road N 340 heading towards Nerja, 1 Km at the traffic lights at Peñoncillo ).
Website: www.centrocasablanca.com
E mail: centrocasablancatorrox@gmail.com.
Open only by appointment.
Please call Bianca on Tel.: 659 374 673 or 952 967 628

Wanted: Guitar Repair. One of my guitar’s tuning pegs broke the other day and was wondering if anybody knows of someone who repairs guitars in the Cómpeta area? Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Please send an email to ameliabaker (at) live (dot) com
Thanks, Amelia, Competa

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
-Bamboo tall boy chest of drawers with protective glass top Measurements Width 56cms Depth 36cms Height 102cms Price 55€ each
-Stunning upcycled blanket box stripped back to natural clear waxed chalk paint Measurements
Width 114cms Depth 45cms Height 52cms Price 130€
-Upcycled desk Measurements Width 89cms. Depth 41cms Height 75cms Price 130€
Contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

Wanted to Borrow or Rent: Oscilloscope. Hello Digame friends, If anyone has an oscilloscope that I could borrow or rent (once appropriate travel is permitted), please let me know. Doesn’t have to be a fancy one, or high frequency. Thanks. Nick. Jete, Granada
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk.
609 706 210
PS Thanks to Naythan for your steadfast and dependable efforts to keep us conected during lockdown.

Recommendations & Requests

Nothing today.

News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article)

For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
(NEW Source, detailed analysis) World- https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all on weekends -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 18, 2020, 19:47 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,864,769 , up from 4,771,658
Total Deaths: 318,828 , up from 307,451

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 18, 2020, 19:47 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 278,188 , up from 277,719
Total Deaths: 27,709 , up from 27,650

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 18/05 (18 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 16.457 , up from 16.432
Total Deaths: 1.358 , up from 1.358

Costa del Sol Coronavirus:
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
The Costa del Sol (health district) has recorded 921 confirmed cases (3 Sunday, 8 Saturday, 34 Friday and 77 previous week (Friday 08-05-2020 to Thursday 14-05-2020), 42 deaths (last 1 Friday 15-05-2020 and none since previous Saturday 09-05-2020). Costa del Sol data up to the evening of 17-05-2020.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: No update today.
RTVE has confirmed that as of today, Sunday, 17th of May 2020, there have been 3,983 officially recorded coronavirus cases and 274 deaths in Malaga.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 18, 2020, 19:47 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 246,406 , up from 243,303
Total Deaths: 34,796 , up from 34,636

Spain’s Health Ministry proposes making masks obligatory beyond just public transit: Until now, their use has been “recommended” in areas where two-meter safe distances cannot be respected. It is almost certain that they will become obligatory in businesses and closed public spaces, but there are still doubts about whether they will be necessary on the street and in workplaces. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-17/spains-health-ministry-will-make-masks-obligatory-beyond-just-public-transport.html

Junta de Andalucia will request that the Central Government allows all eight Andalucian provinces to enter Phase 2 at the same time: Elias Bendodo, the spokesperson for the Andalucian government has announced that he and Juan Marin, the vice president of the Junta are rallying to get all Andalucian provinces up to the same speed.
According to Bendodo, the petition for Andalucia to progress onto Phase 2 on May 25 is based on its favourable evolution during the pandemic. In the territory there are only 261 individuals hospitalised with Covid-19, 64 of which are in intensive care and in the last 24 hours Andalucia has recorded no deaths from the virus, which gives them a “beacon of hope.” Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/18/andalucia-insists-spain-should-allow-all-8-provinces-to-enter-phase-2-at-the-same-time-instead-of-leaving-costa-del-sols-malaga-and-granada-behind/

Outraged Costa del Sol Bar Owner Claims He Was Beaten Up and Forced to Close: After more than two months of lockdown, the English owner, Jay, and his wife decided to go in and start the clean up for today’s ‘Grand Opening.’ However, things didn’t quite work out as planned when at around 3pm in the afternoon a police van suddenly pulled up outside. This is when Jay alleges that one of the policemen punched him three times in the chest and his wife got man-handled out of the bar, he also mentioned that before the police left they also issued fines to everyone. I asked Jay if he had made a denuncia against the officer but he replied it’s not worth it and nothing would happen anyway. Full story:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/18/outraged-costa-del-sol-bar-owner-claims-he-was-beaten-up-by-spanish-police-and-forced-to-close/

Vehicle Owners on Spain’s Costal del Sol freeze the ITV Website while Trying to Book a Test:
The Spanish ITV website, https://www.itvcita.com, was frozen today by thousands of drivers trying to book an ITV for their vehicles. A list of dates has been published (see pic below) to enable drivers to know when they will be able to find a slot. You can that there will be a five-month waiting list so it is prudent to check with your insurance cover if, in fact, you have cover in the meantime.
According to Order SND / 413/2020 laying down special measures for the technical inspection of vehicles, published today May 16 in the BOE, confirms that the deadline for the validity of ITV certificates is extended by fortnight calendar days for each week from the beginning of the State of Alarm until the expiration of the certificate has occurred, as provided for in the table. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/18/its-a-car-crash-vehicle-owners-on-spains-costal-del-sol-freeze-the-itv-website-while-trying-to-book-a-test/

Soccer club apologizes for allegedly placing sex dolls in stands: South Korean soccer club FC Seoul apologized after being accused of placing sex dolls in the stands during a game on Sunday in place of spectators, who were unable to go to the stadium because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The club said that its intention was to add an element of fun and encouragement without erotic nuances in the face of the difficult situation of the pandemic. However, a Twitter user pointed out that there were messages referring to live-streaming of sexual content on the signs held by mannequins. The club admitted that this was an error and had no justification, adding that it happened due to a lack of attention on the part of the staff concerning what the posters said in their fine print. Full story: https://www.laprensalatina.com/soccer-club-apologizes-for-allegedly-placing-sex-dolls-in-stands/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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Local Police
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1630 Monday, May 18th 2020

On May 18, 2020May 17, 2020 By 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!

WELCOME TO PHASE 1 – See this link for the new rules.
https://digamextra.com/2020/05/15/digamextra-special-alert-malaga-moving-to-phase-1/

Nerja and Almáchar to hold online San Isidro celebrations this weekend: On Friday the Nerja town hall Facebook page will be showing a special mass and on Sunday the Almáchar town hall Facebook page will be showing the 1988 Romería. More details: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/15/villages-hold-online-isidro-20200515102928-v.html

Services Wanted/Offered

Spanish Online lessons Fun with Malagalingo
– In a small Group or Private
– Conversational and Playful approach
– every day
– anytime
– by Skype, Whatsapp video or Zoom
– Free Trial Lesson
Facebook: Malagalingo
Tel./Whats.: + (34) 650 479 493
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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

Bar Atila Terrace is open from Monday 18th May at 10am:
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday 10am – Close
Kitchen 10am – 10pm
Sunday Noon – Close
Kitchen Noon – 6pm
These times may change please check first.
Takeaways are still available by pre – order, sorry no more home deliveries.
New rules due to Covid – 19
Customers are not enter the bar and should go straight to the terrace.
When entering the terrace you must use the sanitizer provided.
Tables will be set for 5 or 6 people.
All tables will be 2 metres apart and cannot be moved by customers.
If your party is more than 6, please reserve in advance to a maximum of 10 people.
Please bring your own cushion if required as we can not offer ours.
Customers can use our toilet facilities but must wait at the entrance to the bar as only one customer is allowed inside at any one time.
Please be patient and stay safe
Natasha & Frank ; Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 663 393 987 or 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Puente don Manuel

Tentacions la Pepa cafeteria: OPEN 12:30 MONDAY! Torrox Costa BLQ 79 (west side). Plate of the day, 6 to 8 choices from seafood/meat/chicken/rabbit, only €4.50-6.00. Examples: bacalao with sweet red pepper sauce, mixed fried fish, pork tenderloin with choriso-potatoes and egg, chicken fillet with whisky sauce, fried sardines, calamari or anchovies, ajo conjeo (garlic rabbit) plus more on rotating menu. The best deal for a full meal on a budget! Three people can each have a meal and a glass of wine for only a 20 note including tip! https://www.facebook.com/TentacioneslaPepa/

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Xbox 360 & Games. Xbox 360 games console (black) with 250GB hard drive in excellent condition. Restored to factory default ready for a new owner. Complete with two controllers, two internet headsets and 18 games. All necessary cables and connectors supplied. Photographs and list of games can be supplied on request. 80€.
Competa pueblo tel: Neil on 952516737 or 680195927, or
ngcoast @ hotmail.com

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 or 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. Model Esprimo V5505. A full size 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. 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)

Wanted: Moringa. Hi digamites is there anyone out there that has moringa plants or seeds to buy.
I’m based in Mezquitilla next to Algarrobo Costa. Call Kennedy on 630 792 368.
(Vetliver offers Moringa products, see their posts in a recent Wednesday issue of DigameXtra. -Ed.)

Recommendations & Requests

For Sale Responses lost: Hi, just before lockdown I advertised some items for sale, have lost emails of people who contacted me, if they remember me could they please get in touch again. Regards Eileen. tel no’s. 602640844 or 00447856791222. I am in El Morche.

Special information: Hello Naythan, thank you so much to give us this important information at once. Kind regards, Edwin + Dagmar, boegero34 at gmail dot com ; Competa

News & Articles

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Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all on weekends -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 17, 2020, 17:38 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,771,658 , up from 4,608,761 (Saturday)
Total Deaths: 4,771,658 , up from 307,451
No updated graph.

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 17, 2020, 17:39 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 277,719 , up from 274,367 (Saturday)
Total Deaths: 27,650 , up from 27,459 (Saturday)

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 17/05 (11.20 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
There have been 16.432 positive tests in Andalucia
There have been 1.358 deaths in Andalucia.

Costa del Sol Coronavirus:
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
The Costa del Sol (health district) has recorded 910 confirmed cases (34 Friday and 77 previous week (Friday 8th to Thursday 14th), 42 deaths (1 Friday 15th and none since last Saturday 9th) Costa del Sol data up to the evening of 15-05-2020.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last Updated- Sunday, 17th of May 2020
RTVE has confirmed that as of today, Sunday, 17th of May 2020, there have been 3,983 officially recorded coronavirus cases and 274 deaths in Malaga.
(The only source of Malaga stats updated since Friday I could find is this website that claims it gets it’s info from RTVE, however I couldn’t find the Malaga info on the RTVE website. In all fairness, RTVE is a very large site, I don’t doubt it’s in there somewhere. Better sourced Malaga info tomorrow. -Ed. https://www.ovulation-calculators.com/coronavirus/es/malaga)

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 17, 2020, 17:41 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 243,303 , up from 236,711 (Saturday)
Total Deaths: 34,636 , up from 33,998 (Saturday)
No updated graph.

Ryanair Voucher Fiasco: Customers that had vouchers issued for cancelled flights from Ryanair are being charged anywhere from €25 to €300 to rebook – and they are furious. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/17/ryanair-voucher-fiasco-as-top-up-requests-disgust-travellers-to-spains-costa-del-sol/

No Deal Brexit Looks to be Back: British and European Union negotiators have indicated that they are nearing stalemate with regards to Brexit as they cannot at this stage agree terms on Fishing Rights and what is known as the ‘level playing field’ with regards to commercial competition. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/17/no-deal-brexit-looks-to-be-back-on-the-cards-as-britain-and-eu-are-close-to-stalemate/

‘COVID toes,’ other rashes latest possible rare virus signs: The most common coronavirus symptoms are fever, a dry cough and shortness of breath, and some people are contagious despite never experiencing symptoms. But as this bewildering virus continues to spread, less common symptoms are being reported including loss of smell, vomiting and diarrhea, and increasingly, a variety of skin problems.
In one report, dermatologists evaluated 88 COVID-19 patients in an Italian hospital and found 1 in 5 had some sort of skin symptom, mostly red rashes over the trunk. In another, Spanish doctors reported a series of 375 confirmed virus patients with a range of skin complaints, from hives to chickenpox-like lesions to the toe swellings. Photo:AP , Full story: https://apnews.com/6dcacfca0f7e1bd9f9ca5e5b98c4296b

Widespread hunger due to the COVID-19 pandemic could push half a billion people into poverty, according to Oxfam: “As COVID-19 marches across the world, the threat of illness and death is meeting an even greater concern as the disease threatens places already suffering from poverty, conflict, and drought. Hunger is now the greater concern in poor countries where people struggle to earn enough to eat each day, or grow the food on which their families and local markets rely,” Oxfam said in a statement published Thursday. Full story: https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/oxfam-poverty-covid-19-threat/2020/05/16/id/967715/

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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DigameXtra – Sunday, May 17th 2020 – No Sunday Issues Until After Summer

On May 17, 2020 By Naythan

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

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 1629 Saturday, May 16th 2020

On May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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. BEWARE OF FAKEBOOK HOAXES & POORLY RESEARCHED NEWS ARTICLES !

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra!

Take A Virtual Tour: If you have never taken a virtual tour you should try this out. Use the arrow wheel in the upper left of the video to move the view up, down, left or right. We are going to see this virtual tour and 360° format more in the future, you may as well get the hang of it now. Practice panning left to right, and up to down as the tour progresses. No more passive viewing, this is the interactive video experience! Be sure to change the quality setting to HD in the media player toolbar Settings (gear symbol) for the best viewing.

Services Wanted/Offered

NOTICE! : Most services are closed or offering on-line services only, due to the pandemic. Please confirm services are not cancelled to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
Due to Cancelation of Ferries.
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 Mid June Arrive Torrox Mid June.
Next Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain Mid June Arrive UK End June.
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK toTorrox 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.

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

DoctorLaptop’s Re-Opening Special: Full Laptop Maintenance Service €50
If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance an annual professional maintenance servicing is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: verify all System files replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use 5 tool malware/adware/spyware removal protocol, clean out junk files/logs/history/etc., update Windows or MacOS+all drivers+programs and finally optimize your settings and registry for fastest overall performance. Heavily infected comps or those showing error messages need a repair, not a maintenance service. Hard disks of 1000Gb or more add €10 and may require longer to complete.
Special ends June 15th.
Computer and tablet repairs, websites, business computer maintenance & security service.
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux, Android.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 11am, missed calls returned asap)

Prayer Requests: Due to the current situation, none of us can get to a church, so we have created a dedicated prayer team who are happy to give their time to pray for you and your friends or family, whatever your prayer need, finding peace of mind provides a foundation of strength to face any situation.
Your request is a sacred trust and is kept confidential.
Prayer changes everything, take a step today and ask God to step in.
Submit a prayer request today and a team of people will commit to pray with you.
Prayer Request: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app

Restaurant & Market Deliveries and Open Services

Last Day For This Section, Phase 1 Begins Monday.

Bar Atila Home Delivery Service- Puente don Manuel:
630 393 290 or WhatsApp
Deliveries 7 days a week 5.00pm – 8.00pm,
please pre-order well in advance because these times are very popular.
We are now fully licensed for Home Deliveries.
Please make your order from our menu below.
Sorry Payments in cash only.
Thank you for your understanding and please keep safe.
https://www.facebook.com/baratilapuentedonmanuel/
Contact Frank at Bar Atila for a home delivery
630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Puente don Manuel

Restaurante NuevaTahona- Frigiliana: Delivering food daily 6 to 10pm. Delivery area approx 5Km from Plaza de las Tres Culturas 6, 29788 Frigiliana. DELIVERY ONLY.
+34 951 080 150
+34 651 361 514
(Thanks to Andrew C. for this info. -Ed.)

Offer of help from the Mayor and Torrox Council: If you know of any people who are old, sick or disabled, who live alone and do not have family close by or close friends to support them, and they need to get hold of medicinal supplies, etc., call (0034) 952 530 473 or email proteccioncivil@torrox.es.
Also, a list of supermarkets who will deliver:
-Congelados y alimentación “Virgin del Carmen”,
Carretera 128,
El Morche
Tel 670 891 052
No minimum purchase, no delivery charge
-Supermercado “El Pino”
Torrox Park
679 929 292
Will deliver to Torrox, Torrox Park, Peñoncillo, Torrox Costa
Minimum purchase 40 euros
-Cárnicas Malagueños, Torrox
Calle Pontil 30, Torrox
650 501 150 (Francis)
631 571 613 (Herminia)
666 268 655 (Janet)
Will deliver to Torrox village
-Supermercado Covirán El Morche
Calle axarquia, 3
El Morche
952 532 029
-Supermercado Jose
El Morche
676 275 622
-Supermercado Covirán “La “Despensa”
Carretera Almería, Edf. Los Llanos 3, local 13, La Carrara
El Morche
601638 672
Will deliver to Urb. Generación 27, area around Los Llanos and Santa Rosa
-mini Market Las Niñas
C/Dona Elisa Ortigosa, 3
654 359 488 Jose
634 783 584
Will deliver to Torrox pueblo, Rabitilla and Trocha
-Supermercado Covirán (Chelo)
C/Jose Ariza, 22 bajo, locales 5 & 6
653 124 226
No minimum purchase, no delivery charge to all of Torrox.
These shops have adapted to help support us. Let’s support our local shops.
Margaret Riordan, Torrox, MaRiordan at aol dot com
(Many thanks to Margaret for translating and typing all this out! -Ed.)

Home delivery by Haveli: Haveli Restaurant – Since 1987
Nerja & Eastern Costa del Sol’s Premier Indian Restaurant
Cristo 44 (Post Office Street), Nerja
Haveli – Changes in Home Delivery hours
With rising demands for Haveli dinner and late evening delivery, our new hours are 18.30 to 21.30.
If you want an afternoon delivery, please order the previous day.
The good news is, you can also do a take away now.
Take away appointments will have to comply with the current Lockdown regulations, to ensure safety.
Call 605110307 anytime after 4 pm and 952524297 after 6 pm.

Restaurant Meson Mudejar Food Delivery: We cover the areas of Archez, Canillas de Albaida, Competa, Corumbela, Sayalonga, Salares and Sedella.
DELIVERY ONLY ( delivery is free ).
682 489 949 please call or contact us on Whatsapp.
Deliveries 7 days a week. Please contact us one day before and we deliver the next day.
Our menu can be found on our website:
https://www.mesonmudejar.com/online-ordering
Payments in cash only.
Thank you and stay safe.

Granada: Voldistribución, the company that distributes Mahou & San Miguel beers, has launched the initiative “Stay at home. Voldis brings the bar to your house in Granada!”
Deliveries within 48 hours from the order and the shipments will have no cost beyond that of the products ordered. In addition to beer, customers may include wine, water, juices or preserves, among others.
Email: atencioncliente@aldimer.com
Mobile & WhatsApp: 660 746 355
Landline: 958 491 280

Restaurante La Joya: Food Delivery in Nerja, Frigiliana and Torrox area. Menu changes Thursdays. Click here to visit our FB page with updated menus, FB link
Pre-order with Natalia on 675861719 via WhatsApp or by calling.
Los Huertos 54, 29780 Nerja

Dentadanes open for emergencies: Dear patients,
We hope you are well and staying safe. We are!
We are open Monday to Friday 10-12 to help with emergencies. Please call in advance for us to send you a travel permit.
Please note we are closed Thursday 9/4-12/4 for Easter holidays.
For more information visit our web page (dentadanes.com) or contact us
on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/dentadanes/
Tlf: 952 529 666
Best wishes,
Dentadanes
Nete Larsen, Colegio de dentistas de Málaga No. 29002158

Delivery Service Website- With 200 Listings of Businesses Serving Benajarafe to Marbella: The site is a combination of English and Spanish, very easy to use. Includes a map, and a search function to locate the nearest biz offering a specified service.
https://comerciosdemalaga.es/

Mandy’s Paintbox: I am a painter and decorator inside and outside i paint and spray furniture , doors and kitchen units also i am Legal and papered with permission to return to work. I cover most area from la herradura to velez malaga. I live in frigiliana. Mandy.
my email amandajosiah@hotmail.com
telephone 680739577 whatsapp the same number

LOYPAR is now providing home deliveries:
Thanks to Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga for this info!
Wholesaler LOYPAR is located in the Velez Malaga “Poligonos Industriales.”
They carry everything including liquor. LOYPAR is now providing home deliveries.
You can find their website at www.Loypar.com. They have a great website and they are adding more products every day including fresh produce.
Antonio Lopez can be contacted at pedidos AT lopezpardo DOT com or WhatsApp at 34 697 210 813. He speaks perfect English. He is very responsive and helpful.
Tell him David and Anna from Vetiver Spain referred you.
David y Anna ; Info at vetiverspain dot com
www.vetiverspain.com ; (34) 692 288 657

Bakers Bar Home Deliveries: Running from Thursday to Sunday from 530PM until 10PM. Playa Burriana, Nerja
952526880 OR Whatsapp 626268958

Potters Bar & Terrace, Nerja: It’s good that we can all get out freely for a while! This being the case, if you would like to combine your walk with meal collection from Potter’s, just let us know and we will have It packed up and ready for you. Home delivery still continúes as normal. For orders please contact 685435767. Please follow us on Facebook for daily updates. https://m.facebook.com/pottersbarandterrace

Cooltec Services: Open to work on unoccupied buildings only. We have been on the Costa for 13 years, installing air conditioning to cool and heat your home. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
City and Guilds trained with over 35 years experience.
Our range of services include-
Installations of air conditioning, breakdowns and servicing.
Solar hot water
Swimming pool heat pumps
Heat pump boilers
Visit our Facebook page to read our reviews https://www.facebook.com/cooltecairconditioning/
Call us on 663728798

TK’s in Torrox Costa: Located in Laguna Beach by the carpark. Now open for take-away daily, 12-2 and 6-8. Starting next Monday, if all goes as scheduled, we will be open and serving meals in-house 7 days a week.
WhatsApp Thomas on 642 598 217 for a menu or for orders.
(Thanks to JD/Torrox for this info. -Ed.)

Restaurante Asiatico Shanghai- Delivery:
Home delivery service available
Torre del Mar, Vélez-Málaga, Caleta, Almayate
7 days a week order before 2pm, we will deliver between 5pm and 8pm. Payments in cash only.
Contact Jin at 952965109 or 625908186 (WhatsApp)

Property checks during state of alarm: Do you own a property which is currently unoccupied?
During the state of alarm we can carry out security checks on your behalf.
We are fully registered in Spain, honest reliable and can provide references if necessary.
We can check on properties in the following areas:
-Malaga Province, Axarquía region, La Cala de Moral, Rincon de la Victoria, Chilches,
Benajarafe, Alymayate, Torre del Mar, Caleta de Velez, Torrox, Nerja
Inland from Torre del Mar
-Granada Province, Castell de Ferro, Gualchos, Calahonda, Salobreña, Motril, La Marmol,
Castillo de Baños
If you are unsure of the area we cover please contact Michelle
Michelle @ blucee.com ; www.blucee.com ; info @ blucee.com
whatsapp 0034 610447527

New Listing- Ruskins Restaurant: Good Morning we are an English restaurant offering Takeaway service Monday to Saturday 9.00 till 1.00 and 6pm till 9pm and Sunday 1.00 till 8.00. Located AVDA Mediterraneao Nerja (in front of RIU monica Hotel).
Phone orders to: +34 952 52 01 72
See our Facebook page for menus and specials.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/British-Restaurant/Ruskins-954096261286767/

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Large round sofa in 3 pieces. It does need a clean but isn’t damaged. It is not fitted together correctly in the photo. Ideal for family movie nights.
Size the large piece 240cm long, 122cm at the widest part and 77 cm at the narrowest part.
Middle piece is 140cm long, 140 cm at widest and 125cm at narrowest part.
Small piece is 150 cm long 95 cm widest part and 57cm at narrowest part the middle piece and small piece are in the wrong places. It fits together as a big circle.
Can deliver for petrol money. Social distancing observed.
Jacqui Torrox Costa ; WhatsApp 625319323 or email
jacquelinekayharrison@gmail.com or pm me

Wanted: Sewing Machine in good working order. Dagmar, Competa,
boegero at gmx dot de

Recommendations & Requests

Food Bank: Hi to all Digame readers. Today when I was shopping in Nerja I saw a very upsetting site outside of the social services office, a long line of people queuing for help food parcels. When I go shopping and some of my friends put a few extra food items in our baskets none perishable items and they get taken to the food bank any help is really appreciated. Dorothy, Nerja, 951834488

News & Articles

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Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga are reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs. -Ed.

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 15, 2020, 21:04 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,608,761 , up from 4,525,420
Total Deaths: 307,451 , up from 303,371

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 15, 2020, 21:06 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 274,367 , up from 272,646
Total Deaths: 27,459 , up from 27,321
No updated graph.

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 13/05 (12.00 h.)
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
There have been 16.068 positive tests in Andalucia, up 245 on day before. Within this number 3.667 people had tested positive to Coronavirus antibodies but did not have any symptoms at the time of the test.
There have been 1.344 deaths in Andalucia, 8 more than the day before.
Confirmed cases that required hospital admission in Andalucia are 6.146, 18 new admissions in the day. Confirmed cases that required hospital intensive care in Andalucia number 754, 3 new admissions in the day.

Costa del Sol Coronavirus:
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
No updated stats today.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last Updated-
No updated stats today.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 15, 2020, 21:09 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 236,711 , up from 233,151
Total Deaths: 33,998 , up from 33,614
No updated graph.

Spain’s Andalucia & Costa del Sol at ‘high’ risk of a second Covid-19 wave warns Health Ministry: Fernando Simón, Director of the Centre of Cooordination for Emergencies at the Health Ministry is now concerned that Andalucia is at very “high risk” of being struck by a second wave of Covid-19 infections. The ‘R’ rate of infection per person has increased to more than 1.14, after days of being under 1, according to the Ministry of Health. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/15/spains-andalucia-costa-del-sol-at-high-risk-of-a-second-covid-19-wave-warns-health-ministry-as-entire-region-qualifies-for-phase-1-deescalation/

Pretty Things frontman Phil May dies aged 75: Phil May, best known as the frontman for long-running British R&B and rock act the Pretty Things, has died from complications following hip surgery. The British R&B and psychedelic-rock band influenced everyone from David Bowie to the Ramones and counted Led Zeppelin among its fans. Source: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/pretty-things-frontman-phil-may-dies-aged-75
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SCAM ALERT: A new hoax is circulating the web, pretending to be the General Directorate of Traffic and asking for money to pay for a fake fine. The DGT has advised that it does not use this format to notify drivers about fines nor does it use the kind of language observed in the malicious email. Full details: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/15/spains-dgt-warns-of-a-new-scam-circulating-which-tricks-users-into-giving-their-data/

Local bars and restaurants torn over whether to open their terraces from Monday: Not every bar owner is keen to open their doors at the first opportunity. Some areas already in Phase 1 report only 30% of bars and cafes have reopened. Tara Tallon, owner of Pat Murphy’s pub in Torremolinos, has decided not to open her bar on Monday because it would not be financially viable. The Olive Tree in Coín will also keep its doors shut for at least another two weeks, as owner Tina Mattin is putting her staff and customers’ health first. Full Story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/08/some-bars-restaurants-prepare-20200508102514-v.html

France to introduce quarantine for travelers from Spain: France will impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers coming from Spain in response to the Spanish government’s decision to impose such a measure on all international visitors, an official at the French presidential palace said on Thursday. “France will impose a 14-day quarantine from the moment Spain imposes the measure, based on the principal of reciprocity,” the presidential official said. On Tuesday, the Spanish government announced that it would impose a quarantine on all visitors to the country, including French residents and other residents of the European Union, in a bid to control the coronavirus outbreak. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-15/daily-coronavirus-related-deaths-in-spain-fall-to-138-but-new-cases-continue-to-rise.html

Antibody study shows just 5% of Spaniards have contracted the coronavirus: The Spanish overall figure of 5% is in line with studies in other European countries that showed a prevalence of 4% to 5%, far below the rate that would provide the population with so-called herd immunity, and which experts place at 60% at the very least.
If the percentage of infected people who eventually die is around 1.1%, as the study suggests, the cost in human lives of herd immunity would be between 200,000 and 300,000, making the method unacceptable. Epidemiologists consulted by this newspaper said that social distancing measures must remain in place until a vaccine becomes available. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-14/antibody-study-shows-just-5-of-spaniards-have-contracted-the-coronavirus.html

Portugal to move to next phase of reopening: Portugal will transition to its second phase of scaling back confinement measures following the positive government assessment of the evolution of its COVID-19 outbreak.
The first stage of the reopening process began with small shops and businesses such as hairdressers. Phase two starting Monday will include restaurants, bars, cafes and other shops opening under capacity limitations and social distancing restrictions. Full story: https://apnews.com/3368a57dacf36c6d58d95d2754e38006

MALAGA MOVING TO PHASE 1, MADRID & BARCA DENIED: The provinces of Malaga and Granada have officially now been granted Phase 1 measures and join the rest of Andalucia. The provinces will have to wait till Monday May 18 before this decree comes into effect.
Madrid region and Barcelona to remain in Phase 0, but with some coronavirus restrictions eased:
The government has offered a few relief measures to Madrid and Barcelona, such as allowing businesses to open without appointments, but keeping street cafes closed and banning social gatherings. This move has been dubbed by the media as Phase 0.5
Source: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-15/madrid-region-and-barcelona-to-remain-in-phase-0-but-with-some-coronavirus-restrictions-eased.html

What you can do in a Phase One area:
The government has published details of what is permitted for people living in the regions and provinces during Phase One in its Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE). Please note that regional governments will be adapting some of these measures for their own specific areas:
The key measures for Phase One are summarised as follows:
-Up to 10 people can meet for social gatherings, either outside or in someone’s home (also at restaurant and bar terraces – see below), but social distancing measures must be respected between people who do not already live together
-Small businesses can open and serve customers, as long as health and social distancing measures are in place
-Restaurants, bars and cafés can open their outside terraces at 50% capacity
-Hotels and tourist accommodation can open, but communal areas must remain closed
-Places of worship can open at 30% capacity
-Non-professional sports are allowed for activities not involving physical contact or use of changing room facilities
-Outdoor markets can operate but the stalls must be set out with spacing between
-Cultural events for up to 30 people can be held indoors at 30% of the venue’s capacity
-Cultural events for up to 200 people can be held outdoors
-Museums can open at 30% capacity
-Funerals can be held with ‘limited numbers’ of mourners
-Timetables for taking walks and doing physical exercise remain in place to avoid crowds, although the regions will adapt them according to factors such as hot weather. We understand that people are allowed to visit establishments that are reopening at other times. This was already in place for certain shops and services (hairdressers, hardware stores etc) opening up for customers by appointment only
-Rural tourism (possibly forest walks and trekking) is also permitted during this period, yet it should be in limited groups and with the same social distancing measures for people who do not live together
-It is still compulsory to wear face masks on all public transport in Spain, whatever phase the region or province is in
-The BOE also recommends that people continue to work from home where possible. If at a workplace, there should be a distance of two metres between employees. Arriving and leaving should be staggered.
-Please also note:
-The official measures are that citizens must not travel from province to province, but travel within a province or healthcare zone is allowed.
-Whilst travelling within a province that is in Phase One, people are allowed to travel in a private vehicle with other people they live with and without restrictions. Vehicles (with the capacity) will be permitted to be occupied by up to nine people. However, If the occupants of a vehicle do not live together, a limit of one person in each row of seats applies, and they will have to wear face masks.
-NB: the government has changed the measures from midnight on Sunday 10 May for driving within a municipality for areas still in Phase Zero. The same measures as above will apply.
-Journeys in private vehicles within a province can be made for any of the activities permitted above (ie, they do not need to be only for essential items)
-Journeys to second residences and hotels are also allowed, providing they are in the same province. If they are in a different province, trips will not be allowed until towards the end of June.
Translation Source: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/15/lifting-lockdown-spain-full-details-phases/
Official Spanish Document: https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/09/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4911.pdf

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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
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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1628 Friday, May 15th 2020

On May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 By Naythan

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NOTICE! : Business and Services posts in DigameXtra do not indicate the business is open during the lockdown unless they specifically mention they are remaining open. -Ed.

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. BEWARE OF FAKEBOOK HOAXES & POORLY RESEARCHED NEWS ARTICLES !

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Services Wanted/Offered

NOTICE! : Most services are closed or offering on-line services only, due to the pandemic. Please confirm services are not cancelled to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Restaurant & Market Deliveries and Open Services

If your business is allowed to operate during the lockdown, send in your details for inclusion to let Readers know. If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering or offering take-away, have them send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number, Hours and a photo of their menu (optional). Unfortunately I have received some inaccurate info from well meaning 3rd parties which has caused problems. So now these businesses must submit their own posts, although I will in this case allow them to post even if they are not subscribers. -Ed.

Bakers Bar Home Deliveries: Running from Thursday to Sunday from 530PM until 10PM. Playa Burriana, Nerja
952526880 OR Whatsapp 626268958

New Listing- Ruskins Restaurant: Good Morning we are an English restaurant offering Takeaway service Monday to Saturday 9.00 till 1.00 and Sunday 1.00 till 8.00. Located AVDA Mediterraneao Nerja (in front of RIU monica Hotel).
Phone orders to: +34 952 52 01 72
See our Facebook page for menus and specials.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/British-Restaurant/Ruskins-954096261286767/

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Wanted: Brushcutter/strimmer. Good make, Stihl, Honda, Husqvarna, etc., preferably 4-stroke. Must be 100% reliable for starting. Please email price etc. Tony, Alcaucin
Email: tony dot randall at hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Live Peregrine Nest Cams: Here is something to pass the time. Two live webcams from Peregrine Falcon nests.
https://www.chichesterperegrines.co.uk/
https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam
Cheers, Nick / Nerja , nickmillsoni AT gmail d0t com

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World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 15, 2020, 02:24 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,525,420 , up from 4,408,312
Total Deaths: 303,371 , up from 296,734

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 15, 2020, 02:24 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 272,646 , up from 271,095
Total Deaths: 27,321 , up from 27,104

Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga are reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs. -Ed.

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 13/05 (12.00 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
There have been 15,823 , up from 15.629
There have been 1,336 , up from 1.332

Costa del Sol Coronavirus:
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
No updated stats today.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last Updated- 13.00, 13May 2020
https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-15823-casos-positivos-coronavirus-andalucia-202005141559_noticia.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,919 , up from 3,838
Total Deaths: 273, one new death today.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 15, 2020, 02:24 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 233,151 , up from 229,705
Total Deaths: 33,614 , up from 33,186

Spain’s PP Leader, Casado, Demands ‘Massive Testing and Mandatory Face Masks, Not Medieval Solutions Like Quarantine’: The leader of the PP has criticised the prolongation of a State of Alarm, a measure which he deems as unnecessary. Casado has made it clear that he thinks that Sanchez is using this to his advantage and that the “government is very comfortable in a State of Alarm because it governs with ministerial orders, not even with decrees.”
Casado has demanded that the government begin “massive tests to detect who is infected, isolate the most vulnerable and make face masks mandatory on the streets” instead of “medieval solutions like quarantine.
Amongst other measures, he proposes the creation of a health passport which identifies individuals who have overcome the disease and grants them a larger freedom of movement. This passport would use a fingerprint which can also alert all the persons’ contacts to inform them that the individual has contracted the virus.
Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/14/spains-pp-leader-casado-demands-massive-testing-and-mandatory-face-masks-not-medieval-solutions-like-quarantine/

Changes proposed to authorised exercise times on Costa del Sol: The Junta de Andalucia wants to make mornings for the elderly and from 2pm until midnight for families and children aged up to 14, and for everyone else to be allowed out when they want, but with the recommendation of wearing face masks at all times. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/14/change-to-authorised-exercise-times-could-be-on-the-cards-for-expats-on-spains-costa-del-sol-and-costa-almeria/

Five minute Coronavirus test misses HALF of cases: Abbott Laboratories’ ID NOW test was hailed for being able to detect a positive result in just five minutes and a negative result in 13 minutes. But researchers from New York University found that the ID NOW test missed one-third of coronavirus samples stored in vials compared to another commonly used testing kit.
What’s more, among samples that were taken using a dry nasal swab, the test from the Illinois-based company missed 48 percent of positive results. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8316939/Abbotts-five-minute-coronavirus-test-used-White-House-misses-HALF-positive-cases.html

Earthquake: The 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Granada’s town of Ventas de Zafarraya at around 11pm on Thursday night, according to the National Geographic Institute. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/15/earthquake-in-spains-granada-rattles-costa-del-sols-malaga/

Riot Police Respond as Violence Erupts in Madrid After 4 Days of Lockdown Street Protests: Calle Núñez de Balboa, in the Salamanca district, has seen some of the worst riots in its history tonight, After four days of street protests against Pedro Sánchez, the National Police has been deployed shortly before 19:30 between Don Ramón De la Cruz and Ayala streets to ensure that the protesters respect safety distances and go back to their homes. At least nine vans containing riot police lined the pavements to contain any further violence. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/14/breaking-news-riots-erupt-in-spains-capital-madrid

Spain to reevaluate Malaga & Granada’s readiness for Phase 1 of deescalation Friday after huge backlash from Andalucian & Costa del Sol tourism bodies: Both provinces are hoping they can move to Phase 1 as soon as possible as statistics on the whole in terms of new infections, and number of patients being hospitalised are on the decline. If the results demonstrate sufficient progress, it’s expected that the whole of both provinces should progress to the next stage of deescalation, most probably on Monday May 18. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/14/spain-to-reevaluate-malaga-granadas-readiness-for-phase-1-of-deescalation-tomorrow-after-huge-backlash-from-andalucian-costa-del-sol-tourism-bodies/

€5 Pints? : British holidaymakers could see the first €5 pint in Spain’s Benidorm on the Costa Blanca as bars fight for survival. A high-end bar owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, told Euro Weekly News: “I can’t see how my business can survive without price increases to compensate for capacity reductions. “Whilst I know I’m not going to get British tourists for a while, looking at the media and government statements, I have no option but to increase my margins to survive.” He said this includes food and drink. “People pay €5 or more for a pint when they go to France, so should expect to pay it when they come to the delightful Benidorm.” Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/14/british-holidaymakers-could-see-the-first-e5-pint-in-spains-benidorm-on-the-costa-blanca-as-bars-fight-for-survival/

Slovenia calls an end to its coronavirus epidemic: The Slovenian government late on Thursday called an official end to its coronavirus epidemic, becoming the first European country to do so, after authorities confirmed less than seven new coronavirus cases each day for the past two weeks. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia/slovenia-calls-an-end-to-its-coronavirus-epidemic-relaxes-some-border-controls-idUSKBN22R02B

The future of live sporting events?: They’re looking at ways to put virtual fans in the stands, so when you see a wide shot it looks like the stadium is jam-packed and in fact it’ll be empty. Joe Buck, Fox Sports’ lead play-by-play announcer for {American} football, believes we might be looking at a campaign without fans in the stands. In an interview with SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen, Buck said that Fox is exploring a few routes to provide for a more normal viewing experience should these fan-less games come to pass. When pressed by Cohen, Buck said he was certain crowd noise will be added to potential broadcasts without fans, and went as far as to say “I know they’ll do it” and that it’s “pretty much a done deal.” Full story: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/05/13/joe-buck-fox-possibilities-nfl-games-without-fans-coronavirus/5188573002/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1627 Thursday, May 14th 2020

On May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 By Naythan

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NOTICE! : Most services are closed or offering on-line services only, due to the pandemic. Please confirm services are not cancelled to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Restaurant & Market Deliveries and Open Services

If your business is allowed to operate during the lockdown, send in your details for inclusion to let Readers know. If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering or offering take-away, have them send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number, Hours and a photo of their menu (optional). Unfortunately I have received some inaccurate info from well meaning 3rd parties which has caused problems. So now these businesses must submit their own posts, although I will in this case allow them to post even if they are not subscribers. -Ed.

Bakers Bar Home Deliveries: Running from Thursday to Sunday from 530PM until 10PM. Playa Burriana, Nerja
952526880 OR Whatsapp 626268958

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Wanted: Hiking sticks. Velez Malaga, mercadona or close by.
John, Canillas de aceituno. Campo Area
Tel. six4394384five
Email: John price 752 at hot mail dot com

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks: I would like to thank patricia.bennett and gerry@billnot for putting those details on digamextra. I did mine in about 15 mins for 2 vehicles. Tom, Vinuela. tom22hol at gmail dot com

Recommendation for restaurant: El Callejon, C/Enrique Gonzalez, Algarrobo Costa. Tel. 640749669
Situated opposite paper shop/bazaar Todo Todo between beach road and main road. Now offering “Menu del Dia” as take away. Three courses for 8euros. Choice of 3 starters and 5 main courses. Food excellent and very hot, ready for collection in 20 minutes.
Jill, Algarrobo Costa, jls.inspain at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 13, 2020, 20:26 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,408,312 , up from 4,324,731
Total Deaths: 296,734 , up from 291,724

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 13, 2020, 20:30 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 271,095 , up from 269,520
Total Deaths: 27,104 , up from 26,920

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- 13/05 (12.00 h.)
https://sevilla.abc.es/
There have been 15.629 positive tests in Andalucia.
There have been 1.332 deaths in Andalucia.

Costa del Sol Coronavirus: evening of 10-05-2020
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
No updated stats today.

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last Updated- 13.00 , 13 May 2020.
https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-millones-espanoles-estado-contacto-nuevo-coronavirus-202005131942_noticia.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,838 , up from 3,790
Total Deaths: 272, one new death today.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 13, 2020, 20:30 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 229,705 , up from 226,463
Total Deaths: 33,186 , up from 32,692

President of Andalucia REJECTS Sanchez’s Extension and Deems It Unnecessary As The Pandemic is ‘Fortunately’ Under Control: Juanma Moreno, the president of the Junta de Andalucia has rejected the notion, forwarded by Prime Minister Sanchez, of extending the State of Alarm for another month to contain the pandemic in Spain.
Moreno has criticised the ‘nothingness’ of Sanchez’s actions and management of the crisis especially in his behaviour towards the leader of the opposition Popular Party, Pablo Casado.
In an interview, Moreno highlighted that the State of Alarm was a necessary mechanism for the situation Spain was in “a few months ago” but “fortunately” the pandemic is now under control and there is less pressure on the hospitals. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/13/president-of-andalucia-rejects-sanchezs-extension-and-deems-it-unnecessary-as-the-pandemic-is-fortunately-under-control/

Costa del Sol morning dog walkers are banned from the beaches despite them being open to others during exercise allowed times: Beaches are open during the day to walkers and joggers as well as parents and children but dog walkers are excluded causing angry response. (I thought dogs were always banned from all beaches this time of year, except designated dog beaches. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/13/costa-del-sol-morning-beach-dog-walkers-in-spain-slam-the-law-as-they-face-arrest/

Spain to re-evaluate Malaga & Granada’s readiness for Phase 1: Spain’s Health Minister confirmed that he will study Malaga and Granada’s Covid-19 statistics this week to assess whether they can move to Phase 1 of de-escalation, after huge backlash from Andalucian and Costa del Sol tourism bodies. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/13/spain-to-reevaluate-malaga-granadas-readiness-for-phase-1-of-deescaltion-this-week-after-huge-backlash-from-andalucian-and-costa-del-sol-tourism-bodies/

Queues for the beach? Spain plans roped-off sunbathing spots that leaves space for less tourists – and can’t be reserved: Beaches across Spain are creating sunbathing ‘squares’ with cordoned off areas for tourists. Some regions are even introducing designated zones for different ages and family groups. Malaga council on the Costa del Sol is leading the way with an intensive study into how much space each person should be given on the sand to ensure maximum safety. A more extreme plan includes using “plexiglass boxes” while relaxing on the beach to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Full story, pics & video: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/11568557/spain-beaches-sunbathing-squares-social-distancing/

The Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) states that from midnight on 15 May, only the following may come into ‘national territory at internal borders through ports and airports’:
-Spanish citizens.
-Residents in Spain, accrediting their primary residence.
-Cross-border workers.
-Healthcare professionals or those who look after the elderly to exercise their labour activity.
-Those people who can show documentary evidence of causes of force majeure or a situation of need.
-Foreigners duly accredited as members of a diplomatic mission or those who come to Spain on ‘exclusively work-related grounds, provided that they can show documentary evidence’, may also gain access through these borders.
Full story: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/13/coronavirus-spain-13-may/
BOE Document (Spanish): https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/12/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4929.pdf

UK Expats Welcome Legal Challenge in Spain´s Supreme Court Over Costa Blanca Holiday Area Forced to Continue Strict Lockdown: An unnamed solicitor has filed a complaint before the Supreme Court against the Minister of Health , Salvador Illa, accusing him of a crime of “administrative malfeasance” by not allowing the entire Valencian Community to pass to Phase 1 of the de-escalation plan.
Spain´s national state broadcaster RTVE has seen the details of his complaint and says that “the solicitor considers that everything points to the Minister’s decision being totally arbitrary and knowing that it was unfair”, by “not allowing the entire Valencian Community” to advance to the next phase “when all the requirements previously demanded by the Ministry of Health are met”.
Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/13/uk-expats-welcome-legal-challenge-in-spains-supreme-court-over-costa-blanca-holiday-area-forced-to-continue-strict-lockdown/

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DigameXtra No. 1626 Wednesday, May 13th 2020

On May 13, 2020May 12, 2020 By Naythan

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga- We have reopened (with limited operations):
We are legally open for business. It only includes shipping and deliveries in the local area.
We can have no human contact as in visitors.
It is the perfect time for planting Vetiver and we have plenty. A great way to spend a day in the garden.
Do you know the benefits of Moringa also known as the Miracle Tree?
If not please check out the Moringa page link below.
Now that we can ship via the Spanish Correos we have Moringa Powder available.
Anna’s Moringa / Mint Sun Tea
1.5 litre jar or something similar
3 Ginger or Ginger Lemon Tea Bags
3 Green Tea Bags
About 1.5 Teaspoons of Vetiver Spain’s Organic Moringa Powder
Stevia, sugar or honey for sweetening
Top off with bottled water
Place it in the sun in the morning and it will be ready by evening.
Be creative by adding lemon juice, orange juice, etc.
Home page: www.vetiverspain.com
Moringa page. https://www.vetiverspain.com/moringa-oleifera-.html
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
(34) 692 288 657 David

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1st screen 100€. 25 inch extra wide. LG brand
2nd screen 15€ . 20 inches. Acer brand
3rd screen 50€ . 24 inches. LG brand
-Wardrobe single door, no handle on door but we do have it. Size 235cm tall, 50cm wide, 60cm deep. 5 shelves inside plus hanging rail. 65€
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Thanks for all the sterling work you do on DIGAMEXTRA and its very useful information. Keep up the good work. Stewart & Elaine, Caleta.

Info for car tax payments online: Go to the website for Patronato de Recaudación de Malaga ….
2. Select Trámites destacados ….first one on list…
3. Then pick Emisión de avisos de pago …first one again.
Enter reg number etc etc.
4. Select …Ver recibiós and your bill will be there. Print it out or write down the details at the very bottom ….SUFIJO, REFERENCIA & IDENTIFICACIÓN and the amount.
5. Back page to Trámites destacados and then select Pago con Tarjetas.
6. At the bottom in the middle…select ..Pulse aquí para acceder etc etc …and follow and pay!
Paid mine yesterday, it took about 10 mins.
Patricia, Torrox, patricia.bennett2016@hotmail.com

Car tax forms/ payments: If you live in the Malaga province, probably similar available for other provinces, you can download your car tax form from :-
https://portalweb.prpmalaga.es/opencms/opencms/prpweb/administracionElectronica/serviciosSinIdentificacion/cartasPago/cartasPago.html
And pay it online here :-
https://portalweb.prpmalaga.es/opencms/opencms/prpweb/administracionElectronica/serviciosSinIdentificacion/cartasPago/cartasPago.html
Normally, here in Velez Malaga area, the payment is due by May 17th but this year it is due by June 19th.
Cheers, Gerry, Cajiz, gerry@billnot.com

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World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 12, 2020, 20:00 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,324,731 , up from 4,253,802
Total Deaths: 291,724 , up from 287,250

Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 12, 2020, 20:02 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 269,520 , up from 268,143
Total Deaths: 26,920 , up from 26,744
No new graphs today.

Andalucia Coronavirus Cases: Last Updated- Tuesday 12-05-2020 at 13.20
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
There have been 15.522 positive tests in Andalucia, up 45 on day before. Within this number 3.229 people had tested positive to Coronavirus antibodies but did not have any symptoms at the time of the test. Ministry of Sanidad in Madrid only states there are 12.293 confirmed cases in Andalucia, and on 26-04-2020 stopped publishing the data to calculate the higher figure as they do not accept the ‘quick anti-body test’ results carried out in Andalucia. However the Junta de Andalucia Salud still publishes its figure a few hours later each day.
There have been 1.326 deaths in Andalucia, 4 more than the day before. Confirmed cases that required hospital admission in Andalucia are 6.101, 9 new admissions in the day. Confirmed cases that required hospital intensive care in Andalucia number 745, 0 new admissions in the day.

Costa del Sol Coronavirus: evening of 10-05-2020
https://www.andalucia.com/health/coronavirus
The Costa del Sol (health district) had recorded 838 confirmed cases (7 Monday, 9 Sunday, 10 Saturday, 10 Friday, 71 Thursday, 27 Wednesday, 27 tuesday, 7 on Monday, 5 Sunday, none Saturday, 24 Friday, 39 Thursday), 41 deaths (none Monday or Sunday, 1 Saturday, none Friday or Thursday, 1 Wednesday, none Tuesday to Friday, 1 Thursday 30th, none 29th to 24th).

Malaga Province Coronavirus: Last Updated- 13.00, 12 May 2020
https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-15522-casos-positivos-coronavirus-andalucia-202005121326_noticia.html
Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,790 , up from 3,779
Total Deaths: 271, no new deaths today.

UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 12, 2020, 20:02 GMT
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 226,463 , up from 223,060
Total Deaths: 32,692 , up from 32,065
No new graphs today.

Spain to introduce 14-day quarantine for international travelers beginning Friday: Travelers coming to Spain from abroad will have to self-quarantine for 14 days, according to a new Health Ministry order published on Tuesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
The quarantine requirements for travelers coming into Spain go into effect this coming Friday, May 15, and will remain in force throughout the duration of the state of alarm, which is due to end on May 24 but may be extended by the government if other parties support such a move in the lower house of parliament, the Congress of Deputies. If the emergency situation is extended for another two weeks, the travel restrictions will, in principle, continue to apply.
Until now, this isolation period had only been applied to repatriated Spaniards and residents of Spain traveling from Italy. Starting on Friday, the same rule will apply to all international travelers, with a few exceptions for specific types of workers. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-12/spain-to-introduce-14-day-quarantine-for-international-travelers.html
Official Spanish source document: https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/12/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4929.pdf

Ryanair to start flying to the Costa del Sol again on 1 July: The company has confirmed that it will start with 40 per cent of its flights and will focus on maintaining diversity of routes but with reduced frequency to cover as much demand as possible. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202005/12/ryanair-start-flying-costa-20200512181614.html

Tractors will mark out squares in the sand, says Velez-Malaga town hall: A specially equipped tractor will not only smooth out the sand on the town’s beaches but also mark a safe distance of two-and-a-half metres for sunbathers. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/08/sunbathing-safe-distance-velez-20200508102537-v.html

Concern mounts that border measures threaten EU free travel: The future of ID-check free travel across 26 European countries is at risk if governments do not ease soon the emergency border restrictions they introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus, European Union lawmakers and officials warned Tuesday. A serious challenge is that some Schengen members appear to be willing to lift controls only to people from countries that they consider to be safe from the virus or which might make up an important part of their tourism market. The EU insists that when a border between two countries opens, every resident should be allow to cross, regardless of their nationality. Full story: https://apnews.com/a5bd2425f6a426711fff852554e31bc9

Spain’s beer & wine aficionados on Costa del Sol FURIOUS favourite bars & restaurants may not open due to hefty ‘covid-free’ fees of up to €3,000: The tourism and hospitality sector learned yesterday that the Central Government is proposing to introduce hefty fees of between €500 and €3,000 for a ‘Covid-free’ security stamp. Not only did this infuriate the Andalucia’s tourism associations (as reported), but also the hospitality industry on the Costa del Sol. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/12/spains-beer-wine-aficionados-on-costa-del-sol-furious-favourite-bars-restaurants-may-not-open-due-to-hefty-covid-free-fees-of-up-to-e3000/
(I cannot find any verification for this story. EuroWeeklyNews is the one who broke the story, and they include no sources. The story has been picked up by Google News, so it shows up on other news sites, but they all reference the un-sourced ENW article. So I am sceptical, but as it of very wide interest I include it. -Ed.)

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