DigameXtra No. 2689 Wednesday, Jan 10th, 2024

On January 10, 2024January 9, 2024 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Cal y Arena Flamenco Show: Tomás García Project (This will sell out fast, buy tix asap.)
Friday 2 Feb, at Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
Calle Granada 45, Nerja. Tel. 952523863
The show is a journey through the flamenco genre with Tomás García {vid}, enriched with jazz touches from Diego Suarez on the piano, the strength of the percussion and virtuosity of Juan Heredia, and the beauty of Tatiana Sacasa’s dancing. Source: https://cultura.nerja.es/category/programacion/ & Video Link

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Maria Esther Trio: Friday 12 Jan, 8pm
Jazz Club, Ventana Abierta, C/ Granada 3, Nerja
María Esther – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
Phill Wilkinson – Guitar
Dan Sheppard – Bass
Tel 690073871. Web: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/

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Classic Car Show- RETROMALAGA 2024: Malaga FYCMA
January 26, 2024 – January 28, 2024
Friday 26: from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 27th: from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 28: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The classic, vintage and collectible vehicle showroom Retro Malaga, will be at the Malaga Fair and Congress Palace (FYCMA). One more year, all lovers of classic and collectible vehicles from the south of the country and especially from the Andalucian community have an unmissable appointment at the quintessential Malaga retro show, where you can find exhibitions, accessories stands, spare parts, gifts, buying and selling of classic cars and motorcycles, among many other contents.
Do you want to put your classic vehicle for sale in Retro Málaga? Do you have a company related to the world of classic motors and want to participate as an exhibitor? Write us an email to info@eventosmotor.com
Info & tix: https://www.eventosmotor.com/eventos/2024/retro-malaga-2024/ & Video Link

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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– 40 inch TD systems tv (not smart tv) Model K40DLX14F, only 2 years old with remote control excellent condition 110€
– Dahou folding bike immaculate condition used once comes with instructions cd disk key for padlock touch up paint cost over 700€ looking for 250€
– Beautiful solid display cabinet with 2 keys plenty of shelving 123 x 47 x 210cms price 130€
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Wanted: single bed, with mattress, can only be in the Torrox area for collection please. Contact Edel, Torrox.
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Great Deals From DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa

Computer prices have shot back up again. These units are the best deals I could find in the current marketplace.

For Sale, 3 items:
-Budget Laptop: New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display. Windows 11 Pro, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6GHz turbo)
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System is English, keyboard Spanish. Only €380. Currently selling on Amazon.es, without Windows installed, for €468! See that here, https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09Y9J8DZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details. This unit I am selling includes Windows 11, and at a far lower price!
1 year Lenovo warranty when registered online after purchase. (Pic on left, silver)
-High Performance Laptop: Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new & fully upgraded with top-of-the-line RAM & SSDs.
Intel i3 10110U processor (2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!)
12Gb RAM. Two SSD Hard Drives: 256Gb + 500Gb
System: Windows 11 Pro in English. Spanish keyboard. 15.6″ HD display
Only €650 cash. 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase. Currently on sale at Amazon.es, with only 4Gb ram and only one 256Gb SSD, running Win 10, for €500. See that here, https://www.amazon.es/Acer-TravelMate-TMP215-52-Ordenador-i3-10110U/dp/B09WRF9PZR/ (Pic in middle, black)
– €40 Used Laptop. Lenovo Z580, white shell. 15.6″ Display, 8Gb RAM, 700Gb HHD, Intel i7 Processor, Win 10 Pro freshly installed, DVD/CD, 2hr battery. Chrome, Adobe Reader and VLC Media Player installed. HDMI, VGA, Ethernet & wifi, 2x USB3, 2x USB2, audio port, mic port. Comes with an almost new, premium charger.
This is an old 2012 model, in good condition, except for 2 issues: the keyboard has dead keys so it requires the use of an external keyboard you must provide, and the display has a small flaw in one corner. (Pic on right, white)
If you are on a tight budget and just need something to get you thru until you can afford a new laptop, maybe 6-18 months, this will serve the purpose very well.
Sold as is, no warranty.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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MALAGA PROVINCE

Stores in Malaga and main towns of the Costa del Sol allowed to open on half the Sundays of the year, and these are the dates:
– According to the Junta’s authorised calendar for this year, shops in Malaga city and eleven Costa del Sol municipalities (Algarrobo, Benalmádena, Estepona, Fuengirola, Manilva, Marbella, Mijas, Nerja, Rincón de la Victoria, Torremolinos and Vélez-Málaga) will be allowed to open one Sunday in January (yesterday, 7 March), two in March (24 and 31, plus Thursday 28), all of June, July, August and September (plus Thursday 15 August), Saturday 12 October, Friday 1 November and four in December (1, 15, 22 and 29, plus Friday 6 and Monday 9). Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/stores-malaga-and-main-towns-the-costa-20240108130551-nt.html

AXARQUÍA

La Viñuela reservoir has again registered a new historic low: {Translation, summary}
– The La Viñuela reservoir has still not stopped its plummeting fall, registering a new historic low. As of Monday 8 January, it is only at 7.45% of its total capacity, only 12.24 cubic hectometres of water compared to 12.27 cubic hectometres a week ago and 18.55 cubic hectometres a year ago. The 2023 Environment Report for the region confirms that Andalusia is in a serious drought situation. Photo: DailyMailUK. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-segunda-semana-de-enero-dejara-en-la-axarquia-lluvias-escasas-y-frio-pronunciado-de-madrugada/

TORROX

Malaga awaits the arrival at a hotel in Torrox of 230 migrants from the Canary Islands: {Translation}
– Malaga awaits the arrival of 230 new migrants in an irregular situation from the Canary Islands for temporary reception, which is expected for early Wednesday morning when they will be transferred to a hotel in Torrox.
– Sources from the Red Cross, which will attend to them, have informed EFE of their arrival at the Urban Beach hotel in the town of El Morche, located in the municipality of Torrox, the same hotel which already took in migrants in the last quarter of last year due to the migratory crisis in the Canary Islands.
– They will arrive by bus from Madrid, where they will land on Tuesday evening on a flight from the Canary Islands. A team of 14 people from the Red Cross has already been set up to look after them at the hotel establishment, an entity that could have another reception facility in the same installations in the province of Granada, where migrants also arrived at the end of 2023.
– The Secretary of State for Migration informed the Red Cross last weekend of the need to open the temporary reception centre in Torrox with the same immediacy as on the previous occasion and identical characteristics of being transfers from the Canary Islands to the Peninsula.
– Presumably they will be mostly sub-Saharans and mainly Senegalese and, although at the end of the year there was also a reception facility in the province of Almería, in this case it will be limited to Torrox and perhaps to the province of Granada, according to the sources.
– They specified that although in November there was a drop in the arrival of migrants in the Canary Islands, in December there was an upturn which will have strained the capacity of the resources of that community and would require a response from the mainland to alleviate the overload.
– The authorities and the Red Cross itself have already informed the mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, of the arrival and he has made municipal resources available. In this hotel in Torrox, 485 migrants were received in different transfers since 24 October and, although the device was planned to be maintained until 31 December, the reception finally ended on 15 December when the last ones who remained in the establishment left the place.
– Despite being in an irregular situation in Spain, these migrants enjoy freedom of movement and contact, during their stay in the temporary shelter, with support networks or people who can facilitate their reception and subsequent integration, whether they are family members, friends or acquaintances. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/Malaga-migrantes-procedentes-Canarias-Torrox_0_1864615204.html

NERJA

Half a hundred bonfires will burn in Maro during the San Antón festivities next Saturday: {Translation}
– The Fiestas of San Antón will take place on Saturday 13, Sunday 14 and Wednesday 17 of January.
– The events will begin at 18.30 on Saturday with the lighting of the bonfires by the residents of Maro through the streets of the village to the rhythm of the music of the brass bands Brasstown and Vaso Largo Band.
At 21:30 the lighting of the big bonfire will take place in the square of Maro, an act in which Miguel Valverde Muñoz will be thanked for his participation in the making of the bonfire year after year.
At 22:30 there will be a performance by Aire Flamenco, followed by DJ Elías until 3am.
– On Sunday 14th January the events will begin at 14:00 with a performance by Banda Sonora in the Plaza de Maro, followed at 16:00 by Christian David Callejón’s group. At 17:00 there will be a “chocolatada” organised by the Junta de Festejos.
At 17:30 the offering of flowers to San Antón will take place, followed by the verbena with the group Onda Sonora.
– On Wednesday 17th January, at 12:00 noon, mass will be held in honour of San Antón and at the end of the mass, at the door of the church, the blessing of animals will take place.
In the evening, from 19:00 hours, there will be a procession through the streets of the village with the burning of fireworks as the saint passes by. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/medio-centenar-de-hogueras-arderan-en-maro-en-las-fiestas-de-san-anton-el-proximo-sabado/ & Video Link

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EUROPE

Macron picks Attal, 34, as France’s youngest PM:
– Gabriel Attal, {pic, on left} currently education minister, has been named France’s next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government.
– At 34, he is the youngest ever prime minister in modern French history, outranking even Socialist Laurent Fabius who was 37 when he was appointed by François Mitterrand in 1984. Mr Attal replaces Élisabeth Borne, who has resigned after 20 months in office. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67922062

ENERGY CRISIS

Electricity in Spain will rise 11.3% in January if the Government’s anti-crisis measures fail to pass: {Translation, summary}
– The fall in the Congress of Deputies of the validation of the royal decrees approved in late December by the Council of Ministers, which extends to 2024 much of the anti-crisis package, could increase the electricity bill by more than 11% with the loss of all tax breaks for electricity.
– The Congress of Deputies will vote this Wednesday on these royal decrees, for which the government still does not have the guarantee of a simple majority required for ratification. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/economia/electricidad-subira-medidas-anticrisis-Gobierno_0_1864914235.html

SCAMS

Fake Endesa Emails Contain Infected Attachment: {Translation, summary}
– The fraudulent email informs {pic} that the recipient can now pay their invoice, attached as a compressed .zip file, although in reality this file is an .msi file containing malware. The email displays a message urging the user to download their invoice for the past month to give more credibility to this social engineering technique. In this case, it refers to the period between November 30 and December 31, 2023.
– If you received the email, but didn’t click the link, mark it as spam. Additionally, it would be wise to delete it from your inbox as well.
– If you downloaded the file by clicking the link, but didn’t run it, go to your downloads folder and delete it. Also, you should delete it from the recycle bin.
– If, on the other hand, you have opened the file, your device may have been infected and it would be necessary to do a full malware scan to remove it. Source, Spanish: https://www.incibe.es/ciudadania/avisos/distribucion-de-malware-grandoreiro-que-suplanta-endesa

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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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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 Services.: 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. 2688 Tuesday, Jan 9th, 2024

On January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Dukes Bar:
Dukes Sunday Roast – Serving from 13:00-16:00
Main Course 10€, 2 Courses 12.50€, 3 Courses 15€.
Bookings Required! Menu Changes weekly!
2 Terraces, one enclosed and warm, one open & smoker friendly. Also tables inside. Free wifi.
Please Contact us on +34 603 721 258 or message us on Facebook.
Dukes Bar, BLQ 79, Torrox Costa, nearest blq to the bus station. www.dukes.es
This Weeks Menu is:

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UB40 feat Ali Campbell- On Sale Now:
Friday, August 9. 10pm
Starlite Auditorium, Marbella.
Info & tix (From €31): https://starlitemarbella.koobin.com/ub409agosto2024

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American Rock Punk Tribute Festival Seville:
Friday, January 19, 2024. 9pm
Malandar Room, Calle Torneo 43, Sevilla.
Tribute bands will perform:
-Neverminders (Tribute to Nirvana). Video Link
-Suburbia (Tribute to Green Day).
-Smash (Tribute to The Offspring).
-Black Limos (Tribute to Foo Fighters).
Info & tix: https://www.wegow.com/es/festivales/festival-tributos-american-rock-punk-sevilla

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Dry Soon clothes drying pod. Cheap to run. 30 euros.
– 2 Quality king size blankets 15 euros.
– Skudo dog carrier as new. 165cm long, 50cm high, 45cm wide. 20 euros.
Tel Peter, 636122319 Torrox Costa.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Ikea Cupboard/Display Cabinet 192 x 85 x 32 cm. Good Condition. 90 Euro
– Light Brown Rug 2.30 x 1.60cm. Very Good Condition, Nice quality. 30 Euro
Ken / Nerja.
Phone 654728380 or Whatsapp 654728380
Email: kenseal at gmail dot com
Pickup can be in Nerja, Supersol/Carrefour (old Bridge) or Torrox Campo.

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Great Deals From DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa

Computer prices have shot back up again. These units are the best deals I could find in the current marketplace.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Budget Laptop: New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display. Windows 11 Pro, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6GHz turbo)
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
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Health will implement mandatory masks in hospitals and health centers on Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Health will implement next Wednesday the mandatory use of masks in hospitals and health centres, on a national level, after failing to reach an agreement with autonomous communities, at the meeting of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), on the mandatory use of the mask in health centres, residences and pharmacies due to the increase in respiratory virus infections.
– Sources from the Ministry of Health, headed by Mónica García, have confirmed to Europa Press that this measure is being taken in compliance with article 65 of the law on cohesion and quality of the National Health System, which allows the declaration of coordinated actions in public health.
– The same sources have specified that the measure is only being taken for hospitals and health centres, not for socio-health centres or pharmacies, as was included in the proposal presented to the inter-territorial council. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-sanidad-ccaa-no-acuerdan-uso-obligatorio-mascarillas-centros-sanitarios-residencias-farmacias-20240108211335.html
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FREE SPEECH UNDER ATTACK- Sánchez to launch measures to control and censor the critical free press if he determines the measures are “justified and proportionate”: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s rotating presidency of the EU has served to promote a regulatory change that smacks of Pedro Sánchez’s attempt to control the critical press. The text is called the European Media Freedom Regulation (EMFA) and has received a decisive boost with Sánchez’s term in office. Everything is done under the façade of defending the right of citizens to access “free and pluralistic” information. But the truth is that it has confirmed governments’ ability to decide what is considered “free and plural” information and what is not.
– A new committee will be given the role of overseeing these national rules in Spain. But that committee “shall be composed of representatives of national regulatory authorities or bodies”. In other words, they will not be judges, but politicians.
– EMFA stresses that, “without prejudice to and in addition to his right to an effective remedy, any media service provider subject to an administrative or regulatory measure, which affects him individually and directly, shall have the right to appeal against that measure before an appeal body”.
– And who will be in charge of this appeal body? “This body shall be independent of the parties involved and of any outside intervention or political pressure which might jeopardise its independent assessment of the cases referred to it. It shall have the appropriate expertise to be able to carry out its functions effectively”. It does not prohibit it from being the government’s own agency, as long as it is a third body. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2024-01-08/sanchez-podra-lanzar-medidas-controladoras-de-la-prensa-critica-si-son-justificadas-y-proporcionadas-7084654/

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Hated By Both Sides- Sánchez will not have support for his proposed decrees after being abandoned by the separatists who now realize that he lied to them to gain their investiture votes, Junts join with the PP to oppose him: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, will not have the support of the Popular Party this week for his announced royal decrees. The party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo will vote against these measures, as will the separatist partners of the Junts government.
– According to PP sources, “weeks ago we asked for a meeting with the first and third vice-presidents to study ways of negotiating in relation to the economic decree”. Neither María Jesús Montero nor Teresa Ribera accepted the meeting and “nothing has been negotiated” with the PP.
– Now, “we are not going to fix the internal problems of the misgovernment”, Feijóo said on Monday at a breakfast briefing in Madrid in which he presented his Galician candidate, Alfonso Rueda. “The Government is wrong if it tries to pressure us with disqualifications and corner us with its overacting. We, unlike the Government, are totally free,” said the PP leader, who added that the “multiparty that governs Spain” has neither a common purpose nor a common programme.
– However, despite the lack of communication, the PP do leave open the possibility of “studying the possibility of abstaining on the decree of economic measures in the event that the Government agrees to deflate the personal income tax rate for people with incomes of less than 40,000 euros, lower VAT on meat, fish and canned food and reconsider the VAT hike on electricity and gas, especially for the lowest incomes”. “Otherwise, we will vote no to this decree and to the others,” they say. The Government does not have it easy, due to its failure to fulfill amnesty and independence promises. Its separatist partners in Junts are in turn making it difficult for Sanchez with their refusal of these measures.
– In addition, as the PP also reminds us, Sánchez “will have to convince Podemos that raising the electricity bill for the most needy is progressive, and the rest of his partners that the omnibus decree he is presenting is consistent with their investiture pacts”.
– “Moreover, the reform of justice cannot be done by royal decree. Pedro Sánchez’s parliamentary practice robs transcendental issues for our country of the capacity for debate. Our vote will be negative for this model. The rules are designed and debated in the seat of the legislative branch, and its powers cannot be replaced by those of a minority government that tries to survive with shortcuts”, the PP also reminds us of Sánchez’s attempt.
The PP will present legislative alternatives to these royal decrees for their subsequent ordinary processing in the Congress of Deputies. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2024-01-08/sanchez-no-contara-con-el-apoyo-del-pp-para-sus-decretos-tras-ser-abandonado-por-los-separatistas-7084964/

EUROPE

The EU Is Coming For Your Cars- Brussels is now going after “brake emissions”, it wants to control tire shavings:
{Translation}
– It sounds crazy, but that’s Agenda 2030. After disrupting the car industry with its requirements on car combustion and emissions, the EU is showing it has no limits and is now taking on brakes. Now it wants to control the rubber shavings and brake particles released when you press the brake pedal to stop your car.
– The standard is moving forward. It is called Euro 7 and there is already provisional agreement between the Council and the provisional Parliament to further reduce “emission limits for road vehicles”. The standard will serve as a criterion for “type-approval of motor vehicles and engines, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with regard to their emissions and battery durability”. Indeed, it goes much further than just engines. The new regulation sets “more appropriate standards for vehicle emissions and aims to further reduce emissions of air pollutants from road transport, and for the first time covers cars, vans and heavy duty vehicles in a single legal act”. Translated: professional vehicles are also covered.
– In fact, “the provisional agreement reached will maintain the Euro 6 emission limits for cars and vans, but reduce the limits for buses and trucks,” says Brussels. But, watch out for another new feature, “it also introduces limits for particulate matter emitted by brakes (in particular in electric vehicles) and lifetime requirements”. In other words, if electric vehicle owners or manufacturers thought that the 2030 Agenda was going to respect them, they were clearly mistaken.
– “With Euro 7 the EU’s objective is to reduce emissions from road vehicles, not only from exhaust gases, but also from brakes or tyres. At the same time, our aim is to help industry make the big leap to near-zero emission vehicles from 2035,” says Brussels. The EU is also concerned about rubber shavings from tyres.
– The Euro 7 regulation also sets limits for battery durability. The new legislation replaces previously separate emissions standards for cars and vans (Euro 6) and trucks and buses (Euro VI). The Euro 7 standard sets emission limits for both light and heavy duty vehicles, i.e. cars, vans, buses and trucks. The interim agreement limits the emission of solid particles with a diameter of 10 nm or more (PN10), instead of 23 nm as in Euro 6. For heavy-duty buses and trucks, the agreement reached sets stricter limits for several pollutants, including pollutants that were not regulated in Euro VI, such as nitrous oxide (N2O).
– “The co-legislators introduce stricter lifetime requirements for all vehicles in terms of mileage and lifetime: this now goes to 200,000 km or 10 years for cars and vans”. In other words, we can prepare to keep cars longer because Brussels has decided to do so. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2024-01-07/bruselas-se-lanza-ahora-a-por-las-emisiones-de-los-frenos-quiere-controlar-las-virutas-de-neumatico-7084667/

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The EU Is Coming For Your Cash- The ECB talks about pollution from the use of banknotes and says that their “environmental footprint is equivalent to driving 8km”: {Translation}
– The ECB has just published a study on the “environmental impact of euro banknotes”. The main concern seems to be the “environmental footprint of the annual use of euro banknotes”. They have calculated that the “use by one person is equivalent to driving 8 km in a car”. It does not specify whether it is a hybrid, petrol or diesel car.
– “The Eurosystem is committed to further reducing the environmental impact of banknotes, while ensuring that cash is widely available and accepted,” says the European Central Bank (ECB) in its “study of the environmental footprint” of euro banknotes as a payment instrument. “It shows that the average environmental footprint for banknote payments was 101 microdots (µPt) per euro area citizen in 2019.” Apparently, this is the data that is of great concern to environmentalists at a time when the ECB, after skipping its initial role and statute, has decided not to exclusively monitor inflation – currently uncontrolled – and to help governments in breach of deficit control to maintain their uncontrolled public spending with “financial doping.”
– And at that point, the ECB report throws out the big statistic that should apparently convince everyone of the serious pollution problem of banknote use: “This is equivalent to driving a car for 8 km, or 0.01% of the total environmental impact of a European citizen’s annual consumption activities”.
– The study measures the potential environmental impact of all activities in a complete euro banknote cycle, from procurement, production, distribution and circulation of raw materials to disposal by the euro area national central banks (NCBs).
– The main factors contributing to the environmental footprint of euro banknotes as a means of payment are “ATM energy consumption and transport, followed by processing by NCBs, paper production and banknote authentication in shops”, says the study.
– “The Eurosystem is committed to making euro banknotes as environmentally friendly as possible, while ensuring that cash is widely available and accepted,” claims ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. “Extensive research and development is under way to make future euro banknotes even more environmentally friendly at all stages of their life cycle.” Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2024-01-05/el-bce-habla-de-contaminacion-por-el-uso-de-billetes-y-dice-que-su-huella-ambiental-equivale-a-conducir-8km-un-coche-7084525/

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French PM Borne resigns as Macron seeks to revamp a troubled government:
– Macron did not immediately name her successor.
– A soft-spoken career bureaucrat who served numerous Socialist Party ministers before joining Macron’s governments, Borne had been prime minister since May 2022. Aged 62, she was only the second woman to serve in the post.
– The French President and his government have struggled to deal with more turbulent lawmakers to pass laws since losing their absolute majority in parliament shortly after Macron was reelected for a second mandate in 2022. The change in prime minister comes after a year marred by political crises triggered by contested reforms of the pension system and immigration laws.
– It also comes just five months before European Parliament elections, with eurosceptics expected to make record gains at a time of widespread public discontent over surging living costs and the failure of European governments to curb migration flows.
– Opinion polls show Macron’s party is trailing far-right leader Marine Le Pen by around eight to ten points for the June EU election. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240108-%F0%9F%94%B4-french-prime-minister-%C3%A9lisabeth-borne-resigns

FINANCIAL

Self-employed (Autónomos) – everything changes drastically in 2024 – you’re going to pay more – all the changes for each income level: {Translation, summary}
– The self-employed must pay Social Security contributions for their income, which entitles them to receive benefits such as retirement, temporary disability, maternity or paternity, among others. The way in which the self-employed pay contributions has changed. Here we are going to explain what the new contribution bases and brackets for the self-employed will be in 2024.
– A contribution system based on real income will be applied to the self-employed from 2024. This system means that the self-employed will pay contributions based on the net income they obtain from their activity, and not on the basis of a contribution base chosen by them, as was the case until now.
– The new contribution bases and brackets for the self-employed in 2024 will be determined on the basis of the net income they have earned in the previous year, i.e. in 2023. This net income will be calculated by subtracting tax-deductible expenses from gross income. The self-employed must notify the Social Security of their net income before 31 January each year, and the Social Security will assign them a contribution base and a contribution bracket based on this income.
– The self-employed who pay contributions based on real income will have to pay a monthly contribution that will be made up of two parts: a fixed part, which will be the same for all self-employed workers, and a variable part, which will depend on the contribution base and the contribution bracket assigned to them. The fixed part will include common contingencies, professional contingencies, cessation of activity and professional training, and will amount to 90 euros per month. The variable part will include the contingencies of accidents at work and occupational illnesses, and will have a percentage that will vary according to the contribution base and the contribution bracket.
– The first tier, which covers up to 670 euros, sees a reduction of 5 euros in the monthly contribution. In 2023, the contribution was set at 230 euros, while in 2024 it will be reduced to 225 euros.
– For the second tier, ranging from 670 to 900 euros, the decrease in the monthly contribution is 10 euros. In the year 2023, the quota reached 260 euros, and for 2024, it drops to 250 euros.
– In the third tier, between 900 and 1,166.70 euros, the monthly contribution is reduced by 8 euros. In the year 2023, the quota was set at 275 euros, and for this year 2024, it is adjusted to 267 euros.
– In the fourth tier, between 1,166.70 and 1,300 euros, the monthly instalment remains constant. In both 2023 and 2024, the instalment remains at 291 euros.
The fifth, sixth and seventh tiers, which range between 1,300 and 1,850 euros, maintain the monthly instalment unchanged at 294 euros, as it was in 2023.
– From the eighth tier, which is between 1,850 and 2,760 euros, there is an increase of 10 euros in the monthly instalment. In 2023, the instalment was 315 euros, and for 2024, it increases to 325 euros.
– The ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth tiers, ranging from 2,030 to 4,050 euros, also see an increase of 10 euros in the monthly instalment. For the year 2023, the instalments were 320, 330, 350, 370 and 390 euros, respectively, while for 2024, they are adjusted to 330, 340, 360, 380 and 400 euros.
In the fourteenth tier, which ranges from 4,050 to 6,000 euros, there is a significant increase of 25 euros in the monthly instalment. In the year 2023, the instalment amounted to 420 euros, and for the year 2024, it increases to 445 euros.
Finally, in the fifteenth tier, for those with an income of 6,000 euros or more, there is a more substantial increase of 30 euros in the monthly instalment. The quota was 500 euros for the year 2023 and has been increased to 530 euros for the year 2024. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/autonomos-cambia-todo-drasticamente-vais-pagar-mucho-mas-12139219

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We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
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– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Meeting Place: El Pozuelo in Laguna Beach. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– A Friendly Reminder: Next week!! The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info.

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Ballet Clásico Internacional presents ‘El lago de los Cisnes’ (Swan Lake): Tuesday, January 16. 8pm €30
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A lot of our properties have been snapped up in the last few weeks and we’re looking for more!
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Apartments, townhouses, villas, sea or coast – we sell it all!
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We are open Monday to Friday 09.30 to 17.30 hrs.
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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin: Thank you so much for your support and interest in 2023, I wish you a very happy, beautiful and prosperous NEW YEAR.
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
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Inflammation – A Psychological Thriller:
– Set in London, Brighton, Oxford, and Málaga; this fast paced novel follows Adam, a Psychologist, as he struggles to cope with life after the brutal murder of his truest love, Lorelei, at the hands of her abusive ex-partner. In the midst of his grief, and the guilt from his sense of having failed her; he lives on countdown, awaiting the release of the perpetrator. Furious with a criminal justice system that by its very nature only ever acts after the event, and increasingly feeling the need to do something for the cause in the meantime; the obsessive urge to intervene using his psychological skills, overpowers him. Will he even make it to the release date, or will he already have gone too far?
– I wrote this novel in and around Málaga province; in Torrox and Nerja particularly. It is a psychological/suspense/crime thriller, and would certainly be rated 18+ in places. It is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook in various countries. The links for the UK and Spain are below, and it is best to order it from where you currently are, and/or to where you would like it delivered. I very much hope you enjoy it (please leave a nice amazon review if so); and a big heartfelt thank you to anyone who orders it, and in doing so, is supporting an independent author.
Loz, Torrox. Email: lozblume AT gmail D0T com
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For Sale: Dress suit, brand new, still in packet. Wrong size ordered (more like a size 14, I am a size 12). €20. Photo credit: Lightinthebox.
Jan, Velez de Benaudalla 646381332. (Also collection from la herradura)

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Wanted: Working VHS player.
Godfrey, Vélez Málaga. Tel. 604350683

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Wanted: Watches. Watch collector looking for all types of watches. Vintage, Swiss made, Various makes. Also watch repair tools.
Ernest, Iznate. Phone WhatsApp 616812765, with photos or email
ernestiznate@hotmail.co.uk

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Great Deals From DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa

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SPAIN

Despite record breaking seizures in Spain, the price of cocaine falls by half due to overproduction at sources resulting from the ban on fumigating plantations: {Translation, summary}
– The price of cocaine has fallen by almost half due to overproduction in the Latin American countries of origin and has left 2023 looking like a record year for seizures in Spain, due to the significant increase in the number of containers of this drug entering the ports of Valencia, Algeciras and Barcelona destined for the European market, although they have not yet reached the levels of Antwerp (Belgium) and Rotterdam (Netherlands).
– Police and Tax Agency officials note an increase in cocaine shipments due to overproduction at source, partly because of the ban on spraying plantations with chemical substances in countries such as Colombia. One measure of this is the price in Spain: the drug has gone from around 33,000 euros per kilo a few years ago to the current 18,000 euros (€18/gr. wholesale).
– The year 2023 points to the year in which most cocaine has been seized, in the absence of official data from the Ministry of the Interior, according to UDYCO commanders in mid-December, when they showed the eleven tonnes of cocaine seized in two operations at the Canillas Police Complex (Madrid), the largest seizure of this kind in Spain. Specifically, the National Police alone have seized 20 tonnes more than last year, according to UDYCO estimates, and Customs Surveillance also corroborated this increase in drugs, with seizures having doubled in the last twelve months.
– The historic seizure of eleven tonnes of cocaine in maritime containers in two operations in the ports of Vigo and Valencia confirmed for the Police and the Tax Agency the “rising market” of drug trafficking by criminal organisations of Albanian origin, known as the Balkan Clan, which control distribution in Europe from countries such as Colombia and Ecuador. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-precio-cocaina-cae-mitad-sobreproduccion-origen-debido-prohibicion-fumigar-plantaciones-20240107105956.html

ANDALUCÍA

PSOE-A warns that “Moreno has left Andalucian SMEs and the self-employed without 400 million Euros in European funds”; Andalucia overall misses out on 2,516 million Euros in relief funds due to incompetence of officials: {Translation}
– The spokesperson for Economy, Finance and European Funds of the Socialist Group in Parliament, Alicia Murillo, has warned that the Moreno government “has left 400 million euros of European funds” intended for aid to SMEs and the self-employed in Andalucia “unexecuted”.
– Murillo has drawn attention to the “seriousness” of this fact which, moreover, “is the second time this has happened” with funds intended for these groups. Faced with this loss of funds, the Socialist warns that the response of the Moreno government has been to “manipulate and patch things up”.
– “Now he says that they will announce future aid to the self-employed and SMEs and they talk about hundreds of millions of euros, but these funds that have gone unspent will not again be available for another five or six years and they have a small print, which says that the aid will need to be re-applied for”, warned Alicia Murillo.
– In this sense, according to a press release, she criticised Moreno for “manipulating and wasting the unique opportunity” that European funds provide for Andalusia to achieve equality with the rest of Spain. The MP regretted that Moreno is “more concerned about confrontation with the Spanish government and following Feijóo’s campaign than working for Andalucia”.
– As a result of this situation there are the 2,516 million euros of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, developed with European funds, which Moreno “has not executed, as the Andalusian Chamber of Auditors has warned”.
– “Andalusia today has access to more European funds than ever before in its history”, the Socialist member of parliament recalled, who highlighted the role played by the Spanish government in obtaining these funds to boost the region.
However, as she warned, this opportunity has been “wasted” by the Andalucian government, which has failed to take advantage of the potential of the European funds. “The result is that, for the first time in its history, Andalucia is the last region in Spain in terms of employment and GDP per capita,” she concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-psoe-alerta-moreno-dejado-pymes-autonomos-andaluces-400-millones-fondos-europeos-20240107114122.html

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Self-employed workers with one year of registration can now request the ‘Zero Quota’ in Andalusia: {Translation}
– The Regional Ministry of Employment, Enterprise and Self-Employment is now making available to self-employed workers who registered last year the application for the so-called Zero Quota, which consists of the reimbursement of the contributions paid during the first year of activity, since they joined the State Flat Rate as a “new self-employed worker”.
– Self-employed workers who registered for the first time in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) during the past year can now apply for the scheme, provided that they have been registered for 12 months. This January, those who registered in January 2023 and have taken advantage of the special reductions provided for by the Social Security will be able to apply.
– The Department of Employment will keep the deadline for this call open until September 2026, so that the new self-employed who are fulfilling the requirement of 12 months of registration, may access the online process at any time to make the application and fill in the requested data, without the need to attach documentation. In the account number provided, the Regional Ministry will pay the beneficiaries who meet the requirements the amount corresponding to the twelve months of payment of Social Security contributions, i.e. around 1,000 euros.
– The regulatory bases of these incentives for the promotion of self-employment can be consulted on the website of the Regional Ministry of Employment, Enterprise and Self-Employment, which lists the different potential beneficiaries of the Zero Quota, which are also self-employed workers who have a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, or are victims of gender violence or victims of terrorism who are eligible for the reduced social security quota and for self-employed workers who have ceased their activity due to the birth of a child, adoption, fostering for the purpose of adoption, fostering and guardianship and wish to return to self-employment within the two years following the date of cessation, who are eligible for the state rebate of 80% of the quota.
– The Quota Zero in Andalusia contemplates three cases in which the beneficiaries of this incentive will be able to obtain up to 24 months of rebate. The second year of the Zero Quota will be enjoyed by self-employed women who ceased their activity due to maternity, as well as by all self-employed workers who, during the twelve months following the end of the initial twelve-month period of the Zero Quota incentive, have annual net income of less than the annual minimum inter-professional wage corresponding to that period.
– Self-employed workers with a degree of disability equal to or higher than 33%, or who are victims of gender violence or victims of terrorism, will also have 24 months of Zero Quota. In these three cases, the application must only be submitted once after the first twelve months of registration in RETA, except in the case of self-employed workers whose net annual income is lower than the annual minimum wage, who will have to submit a second application once they have completed the second year of registration in RETA.
– According to the Regional Minister of Employment, Rocío Blanco, the procedure “is fully automated and will be paid in a few days” and “is also compatible with start-up aid, which can reach up to 5,500 euros”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/autonomos-solicitar-Cuota-Cero-Andalucia_0_1864014346.html

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Andalucian merchants close an “unfavorable” 2023 in sales and hope for “a good start” for 2024 with sales: {Translation, summary}
– The Confederación Comercio Andalucía points out that it was confident that 2023 would be the year in which sales in the sector would definitively recover after the pandemic period. However, external factors such as war conflicts that have caused an inflationary situation with the rise in the price of products and interest rate rises, causing families to lose consumption capacity and internal factors such as the effects of climate change that are beginning to be felt have caused sales in general to “have decreased” in local commerce in 2023 compared to 2022.
– They add that another factor that has influenced the decline in sales for local commerce has been the increase in online sales. The sector points out that the lack of regulation of the activity of large online sales operators and more favourable taxation, as many of them operate from other countries, generates “unfair competition” for businesses with physical establishments.
– In this way, Comercio Andalucía asks the administrations with competences related to commerce to seek a balance between commercial formats and to make a real commitment to local commerce as a “vital” sector for the economy and employment, a sector that represents “22% of employment and 11.5% of Andalusia’s GDP”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-comerciantes-tachan-desfavorable-ventas-2023-confian-rebajas-supongan-buen-comienzo-2024-20240105165814.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Spanish government body clears way for large wind farm project off the Costa del Sol:
–{Wind farms are not yet a viable option. The technology and efficiency needs significant improvements before these wind turbines should be implemented. The blades must be replaced every 10 years and currently there is no way to dispose of them safely. There are dramatic effects on birds and marine life. And it is not uncommon for them to shed parts, spectacularly burn up or simply fall over. -Ed. Ref: https://stopthesethings.com/category/wind-turbine-dangers/}
– The Spanish government has taken a big step in the complex administrative process to allow a large offshore wind farm in the Alborán sea off the coast Fuengirola and Marbella. One of the first hurdles was the approval of the Maritime Space Management Plans (POEM) on Tuesday 28 February. This step is important, as it clears the way for the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge to put out to tender applications from companies that will construct the wind farm. This step was scheduled for mid-2023, although it is likely to be delayed by a few months.
– It is now known that the proposal for a location 13 kilometres from the coast has been ruled out. The approved alternative, at a distance of more than 22 kilometres offshore, will have far less visual impact.
– The government’s Offshore Wind Roadmap foresees the installation of up to three gigawatts of energy. In the case of the Costa del Sol, the project envisages that the turbines will be floating, and will cover an area equivalent to 30,000 football pitches. Photo credits: Stopthesethings. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/offshorw-wind-farm-plans-20230301135036-nt.html

GRANADA

Arrested after robbing two homes in Vélez de Benaudalla the same night, loot from other robberies recovered: {Translation, summary}
– The Guardia Civil has arrested a 36 year old man as the alleged perpetrator of two burglaries perpetrated in two houses in Vélez de Benaudalla. The robberies took place over the past weekend.
– In the first one, the detainee broke into the house after forcing the main door. From inside the house he took a television and a DVD player, according to the Guardia Civil in a press release. The second robbery occurred the same night in a nearby house. The detainee climbed up to the terrace and stole a cooker and a bluetooth speaker from a cupboard on the terrace.
– The Guardia Civil of Salobreña took over the investigation of both robberies and, after viewing the security cameras of one of the houses, they recognised the assailant. The Guardia Civil officers were already on his trail as he had four warrants in force for his arrest, detention and imprisonment.
– After the arrest, the agents located in the house where he was hiding the objects stolen in both houses, as well as other objects such as two 32-inch televisions, a large radiator, a mobile phone, bottles of liquor and various costume jewellery, whose origin is still being investigated, as the investigators do not rule out that they are related to other robberies perpetrated in the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/detenido-robar-dos-viviendas-velez-benaudalla-misma-noche/

SPORTS

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open due to new muscle tear:
– Rafael Nadal has confirmed he has pulled out of this month’s Australian Open due to a muscle tear, but says it is a different injury to the one which kept him out for a year.
– Spaniard and 22-time Grand Slam winner said his body is “not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches”, and he will fly back home for treatment and rest.
– The Australian Open starts on January 15. The 37-year-old returned (to competition) this month after a year out due to a hip flexor injury. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13043471/rafael-nadal-pulls-out-of-australian-open-due-to-muscle-tear

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PETS FOR ADOPTION

Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation
CIF G93245116 Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
It wasn’t a quiet Christmas in the rescue world, unfortunately it never is. Since Dec 18th we have taken in 12 dogs/pups. We are desperate for foster carers to help them on their way to forever homes. AAR will provide all equipment needed, cover all vets and food costs etc. If you would like to help and to know more, please email us at the above address.
Please also take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport and 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, papers and have been neutered. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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DigameXtra No. 2686 Thursday, Jan 4th, 2024

On January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 By naythandoctorlaptop

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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No Issue These Dates:
– Jan. 5, Fri., Epiphany (bridge holiday). Epiphany Day, a national holiday, is Jan 6th, Saturday.

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Content scheduled for Friday will appear in the Monday, Jan 8th issue. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Next holiday is Wed, Feb 28th, Dia de Andalucia
Click this link to see full 2024 holiday calendar for Torrox
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga/torrox/calendario-laboral-2024.html

To see the 2024 holiday calendar for any town in Malaga:
– Go to this webpage, https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html
– Locate your town in the list and click it. A new page opens for your town.
– In the list of posts for your town, find and click on
“Calendario Laboral de ‘TownName’ 2024”

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HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

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UPDATE 04/01/24: This is the final issue for this fundraiser. As of today we are at 73% of the 150 donations goal with 3 days remaining – 41 donations short. Only 2.3% of subscribers have donated. Big thanks to the 109 donors in the 3% Club! This year there will have been 250 daily issues. A €25 annual donation equals only 10 cents per issue, or €2.10 per month with 21 issues.

Final results will appear in the next issue, Monday, 8 Jan. Without 41 donations this weekend, or an “angel-donor” making a large enough donation to make up the significant shortage (41 x €25 = €1025), the goal won’t be reached. I won’t hold my breath. It is both disconcerting and disappointing that less than 3% of subscribers value DigameXtra enough to donate. -Ed.

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Music Lovers! Be Sure To Check Out The Rare Music Videos Section, below the humour section. A holiday season bonus.

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Three Kings Parade- Malaga:
The Three Kings Parade takes place from 5pm on Friday, 5 January, when the three kings arrive at the Alcazaba Fortress and walk to City Hall to join the floats and rest of the parade.
The itinerary runs along the Avenida Cervantes to Plaza del General Torrijos before returning to the city centre via the Paseo del Parque and Plaza de la Marina. From here, the Kings et al parade along the Alameda Principal, up Puerta del Mar and along Calle Atarazanas to Plaza de Arriola. They then go along Calle Carreteriá and Alamos to finish their route in Plaza de la Merced.
Although 5 January isn’t a public holiday, many shops, business and museums close early (usually at 5pm). Saturday 6 January is a public holiday when shops and businesses are closed. Bars and restaurants open as usual.
Read more about Three Kings Parade- Malaga here: https://www.guidetomalaga.com/events-in-malaga/christmas-in-malaga/three-kings-parade-in-malaga/ & Video Link

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Jam Session: Sunday 7th January from 2pm to 5pm, at Ziggy’s bar, Puente Don Manuel (in front of the Scirocco bar)
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a nice Sunday listening to good music or playing good music, if you are a musician! We are waiting for you! The hosts of the jam Dana & Gianni.
Best wishes for a wonderful year to all DigameXtra readers.
First acoustic jam session of the new year! Info/booking +34 642 51 90 17

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January Free Concert at Museum of Malaga:
This month’s concert is on Sunday 14 January at noon when the Malaga Camerata Wind Ensemble will perform Musique à Vents. It showcases traditional French music in wind ensembles from the 19th century and includes works by Charles Gounod and Émile Bernard. Free entry but get there early (say 11am) to be sure of a seat.

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BluCee Real Estate:
BluCee would like to wish all DigameXtra readers a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny, Sheleigh and Clara.
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For an appointment outside of our opening times or for one of us to view your property please contact us info@blucee.com or 0034 711 04 27 27
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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Display cabinet with 9 individual compartments Natural wood Beige color Mesh doors with beige wooden frames New bronze handles 2 drawers at the bottom Grey back Measurements 128 x 26 x 146cms Price 275€
– White padded headboard 160 x 160cms price 35€
– Ikea Liatorp console table 137 x 33 x 76cms 40€
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Vax Blade 4 cordless hoover with charger. 40 euros.
– Krupps coffee maker and Russell hobbs kettle. Excellent condition 30 euros.
– 25 metre extension lead 15 euros.
Tel Peter 636122319 Torrox Costa.

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For Sale, 3 lots:
– Lot 1. 10 Sheets of A4 self adhesive paper. Glossy and colourful. Perfect for die cutting.
10 sheets of A4 white glossy photo quality paper 150 gsm. 16 Euros for the 20 sheets.
– Lot 2. 11 A4 sheets silver ribbed effect satin finish card. 300gsm
12 A4 sheets silver holographic card various designs. 350/300gsm
12 A4 sheets silver textured card. Satin finish. Sorry the design doesn’t show in photos. 300gsm. 25 Euros for the 35 sheets.
– Lot 3. 24 A4 sheets glossy white photo quality paper/card 160gsm. 12 Euros for the 24 sheets.
Alternatively 50 Euros for all 79 sheets.
Janet / Nerja 630568164 / 0044 7949 371765. Can meet you at the service station adjacent to the autovia on the Frigiliana Road.

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DoctorLaptop’s Tips #104 – SSD Hard drives
– Most computers users will now have devices made in 2016 or newer. This is when Windows 10 was introduced, and also when SSD (solid state drives) hard drives began to be installed in the majority of new computers. These SSD hard drives are about 5 times faster than the old mechanical HHD (hard disk drives) hard drives we previously used.
– There are some other differences you need to be aware of.
– SSDs have a shorter expected lifespan, about 5 years, where the old HHDs could last 8 years or more.
– A HHD will show symptoms of poor performance, alerting you in advance that it is dying, allowing you time to copy off anything you don’t already have backed up. Not so with an SSD. A SSD will maybe have one or two days of poor performance, and the next day it is dead.
– Once a SSD is dead, there is very little chance of recovering any data from it. If the computer can still start, but is malfunctioning as the SSD is struggling, at that point some data recovery from the SSD may be possible. Do a backup immediately if this happens to you, or shut it down and get it to me asap for data recovery. Data on totally dead SSDs can only be recovered in expensive data recovery labs. The lab in Sevilla charges a minimum €500 just to examine dead SSDs and tell you what they believe is recoverable, along with the data recovery price estimate.
– The 3 main take-aways from this are:
1) SSDs are faster, so you may not notice the slowdown caused by a malware infection. In the old days an infected computer would be obvious by its poor performance. Today, your computer can be thuroughly infected and you may never notice it.
2) SSD users must do regular data backups. You can not expect to recover data from a failed SSD. Unlike old HHDs where a tech can repair some corruption and bad sectors, and probably retrieve some data from a dying HDD, SSDs die fast and are not “fixable” without special equipment only found in advanced labs.
3) Users who rely on their computers should have fresh SSDs installed after 5 years of regular daily use of 2 hours a day. Heavy users, 6+ hours per day, should consider replacing SSDs after 4 years. If you do this while the old SSD is still working properly, everything on the old SSD, including your Windows system, software, apps, and data, can be cloned onto a new SSD, which then is exchanged for the old SSD. The price you pay for the better performance of a SSD is a shorter lifespan. Those of you with computers made in 2016-2018, using an SSD, are overdue for SSD replacements.
– The days of using your computer until it won’t start, and then expecting DoctorLaptop to retrieve your data if it can’t be fixed, are coming to an end in the age of SSDs.

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SPAIN

The Left Wing PSOE Party Continues To Fragment- Weeks after hard core left SUMAR breaks away from the moderate left PSOE, another new leftist party of unhappy PSOE members emerges, Izquierda Española: {Translation, summary}
– Under the name Izquierda Española (Spanish Left), the promoters of the political think tank El Jacobino have registered a new party with the Ministry of the Interior that will run in the next European elections, scheduled for June, under the slogan “The strength of equality”.
– The new political formation presents itself as openly socialist and non-nationalist, as well as “an egalitarian alternative from the left” to the policies carried out by Pedro Sánchez’s government, which, according to its promoters, has betrayed many left-wing voters through its pacts with pro-independence parties.
– Izquierda Española is headed by lawyer Guillermo del Valle, who recently published his work ‘La izquierda traicionada: razones contra la resignación’, an essay that examines “the persistent contradictions in which Spanish progressive parties fall”. “There is an illusion of a progressive government when governability right now depends on profoundly reactionary parties that bury the common cause and have no project for Spain beyond its fracture”, denounced Del Valle in a recent interview in 20 Minutos. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5205426/0/izquierda-espanola-nuevo-partido-progresista-elecciones-europeas-alternativa-psoe/

ANDALUCÍA

Met office warns of weather change in south of Spain to accompany arrival of the Three Kings:
– The arrival of Three Kings will be accompanied in the Andalucía region with cloudy skies, but without significant rainfall. It will be cold with minimum temps down to 3C and the wind will blow, according to the forecast of Aemet.
– Aeme said that Wednesday, 3 January, an Atlantic storm will leave a cold front over the Spanish mainland, bringing a little rain, and will reach the Andalucía region in the afternoon, affecting the provinces of Huelva, Seville and Cordoba.
– Once this cloudy band has passed, Del Pino has pointed to a second front that will likely arrive on Thursday and “could leave rain, especially from midday onwards, in Seville, Cordoba and Huelva provinces”, most likely from seven or eight o’clock in the evening. The wind will blow from midday onwards.
– Friday, the day of the Three Kings parades in many parts of Andalucía, it will be a cold and windy day, maximum temperatures could reach 15C with minimum temps around 7C.
– As for rainfall, “there is a probability of rain in the mountains of Jaén, Granada and Grazalema (Cadiz province), and it could even reach the southern mountains of Seville province”, but this “will not be very significant”. In addition, there may be snow in the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Cazorla areas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/met-office-warns-weather-change-south-spain-20240103094816-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

Antonio Banderas issues casting call for his Malaga theatre company, and this is who he’s looking for:
– Malaga-born actor Antonio Banderas has issued a casting call for two major Broadway musicals that he will direct at his CaixaBank Soho theatre in the city this year.
– The main characters have already been cast for They’re Playing our Song and Gypsy, but some opportunities to take to the stage still remain. So Banderas has invited actors, singers and dancers to audition, who can play different character profiles, particularly with a good level of jazz and tap dance. The auditions will take place in Madrid on 27 February and the deadline to register interest through the theatre’s website is 14 January. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/antonio-banderas-issues-casting-call-for-his-20240103114500-nt.html

TORROX

Endangered whales were spotted swimming near the shores of Torrox-Costa:
– Rising sea temperatures continue to bring us unusual sightings on the Costa del Sol. Although spotting huge whales is relatively frequent on the high seas, it is not so common to see them a few hundred metres from the coast.
– This is what happened last Thursday evening to Germán Luque, a local policeman from Torrox, when he was sailing with his family off Ferrara beach, just 800 metres from the town’s shore. He spotted two enormous fin whales, a critically endangered species of whale that can measure up to 27 metres in length and is considered the second largest living creature on the planet, after the blue whale.
– “I have seen them close-up, and there is no doubt, they are like those that were filmed in La Herradura (Granada province) the day before. See video in source article.
Full article & photo credit, Spanish: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/this-the-moment-endangered-whales-were-spotted-20240102131823-nt.html

NERJA

Nerja town hall takes back control of old restaurant below iconic Balcón de Europa viewpoint:
– Nerja town hall has taken back control of the site of the Rey Alfonso restaurant, situated below the Balcón de Europa.
– The restaurant opened in 1972 and successfully operated until the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Since then, its owners have not been able to continue running it, resulting in the council and the owners coming to a mutual agreement to terminate the lease. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/nerja-town-hall-takes-back-control-old-20240103122921-nt.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Senior Housing- Rincon de la Victorial hotel, closed for more than a decade, to be converted to apartments for the elderly:
– A hotel in Rincon de la Victoria, on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol, that has been shut for 13 years is set to be converted into apartments for the elderly. The old hotel Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, located on a hill in the centre of La Cala del Moral, has been shut since its last tenant, the Summa Hoteles group, went bankrupt in 2010.
– The eight-storey building, built at the end of the 1960s, has been acquired by a group of investors from Malaga and Madrid, who plan to refurbish the hotel and reopen it as a “senior living” residence for people over 65 years of age. The businessmen are already in talks with the Rincón de la Victoria town hall to obtain the necessary planning permissions.
– The sources estimated a completion period of two years, with the future home for the elderly to open its doors before the end of 2026. Photo: arrinconados. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/disused-costa-sol-hotel-closed-for-more-20240102171420-nt.html

CULTURAL REVOLUTION

2024- The Year Global Government Takes Shape:
– Total control of every aspect of life for every single person on the planet, that’s the goal. That’s been apparent to anyone paying attention for years, if not decades, and any tiny portion of remaining doubt was removed when Covid was rolled-out and members of the establishment started outright saying it.
– Covid marked an acceleration of the globalist agenda, a mad dash to the finish line. We know what they want conceptually, but what does that mean practically? What does a potential “global government” actually look like?
– What globalism will bring us is a collection of nation-states largely in name only, operating superficially different systems of government all built on the same underpinning assumptions and all answering to an unelected and undeclared higher authority…and if that sounds familiar, it’s because it’s essentially what we have already.
– The only major aspects missing are the mechanisms by which this rough model can be transformed into a flowing network, where all corners are eroded and all genuine sovereign powers become entirely vestigial.
– That’s where the three main pillars of global rule come in: Digital Money, Digital ID and “Climate Action”. Let’s take a look at each one in turn. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/2024-year-global-government-takes-shape & Video Link

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting: You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship..
– Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Holiday Music Videos

Music Video: Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 25th Anniversary, Madison Square Garden, NYC. October 29 and 30, 2009.
Both nights in one 4+ hour video.
Get comfortable, grab a bottle, turn up the volume and prepare for one hell of a ride.
– Jerry Lee Lewis
– Crosby, Stills and Nash, with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne & James Taylor
– Paul Simon
– Little Anthony and the Imperials
– Simon and Garfunkel
– Stevie Wonder, with Smokey Robinson, John Legend, B. B. King, Sting & Jeff Beck
– Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, with Sam Moore, Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Peter Wolf & Billy Joel
– Aretha Franklin, with Annie Lennox & Lenny Kravitz
– Jeff Beck, with Buddy Guy & Billy Gibbons
– Metallica, with Lou Reed, Ozzy & Ray Davies
– U2, with Patti Smith & Mick Jagger
Full set list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25th_Anniversary_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_Concerts & Video Link

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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. 2685 Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 2024

On January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. It is registered social club with the Ayuntamiento in Velez Malaga, is a non political and secular organisation & during these very difficult financial times we try to keep costs down.
We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar
***Trips & Events***
January 2024
– 4th – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 12th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas – let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
– 27th – Fuengirola Saturday Market €18pp
February
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 23rd – Marbella Old Town
March
– 1st Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 22nd – IKEA & Guzmans Garden Centre
April
– 5 day trip to Madrid including 2 day trips. For more information contact Gail.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out our FB page

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U3A lectures series:
– Wed. Jan. 17. The January 2024 U3A lectures series at 11am with Norma will take place in Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach on Wed. Jan. 17. Title: New York City: A Retrospective of Centuries Past. How did Manhattan get its name? Did you ever wonder about it? Join us to find out among other fascinating tidbits of history about the yesteryears of the Big Apple. These weekly U3A/Digame adverts will stop at the end of January. So, please contact me or send me your email so I can update you personally in the future, if desired: norma2kk@aol.com
– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Meeting Place: El Pozuelo in Laguna Beach. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– Great News about the return of Discussions: Coming in January 2024: The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info.

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Nerja Cultural Center, Jan 2024 Schedule:
Website, https://cultura.nerja.es/category/programacion/

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Peter Pan soundtrack concert- Malaga:
Sunday 7 January at 5pm and 6.30pm.
The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra plays the full 18 song set of tunes from the Peter Pan movie.
Edgar Neville Auditorium, C/ Pacifico 54, Malaga 29004
Tickets cost €10 (€5 for the under 12s) and are available online.
Info, map & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/gala-de-reyes-2024/2024-01-07/
Before the Concert: El Zoco arts and crafts market takes place every Sunday on Muelle Uno between 11am and 6pm. (Market Map Link- https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFEcWuV2f7GFq4mv8 )

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Tango lessons in Competa: 3 months course
Learn how to dance argentine tango in Musamornia dance school every friday from 5 pm to 6,30 pm
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For Sale: Exercize Bike. Ultrasport Basic Racer 50. Old but fully working. Buyer collects. €50. More photos on request.
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For Sale: Two paintings (acrylic on canvas) by the late Gizelle Lebrun
(Google painter Gizelle Lebrun art in Galeria del Sur, link here)
– BOXERS 73 x 73cm (29 x 29 inches). €250
– FENCERS 73 X 73cm (29 x 29 inches). €250
Or €450 the pair.
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I’m glad that some readers have sent donations to Naythan (including myself) but, in my opinion, there are too many who haven’t donated. Naythan works hard to get the blog out 5 days a week and he is to be congratulated on his efforts.
If you haven’t donated yet, please do it soon, otherwise we might find that, in the future, we lose this important newsletter.
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Music Videos

Holiday Music Videos: Masters of The Universe Tour 1980
Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco De Lucia- Separate & Together
Full Concert – 12/06/80
Recorded live at the Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, on the final night of their 1980 tour. Video Link
Setlist:
0:00:00 – Bill Graham Introduction
0:00:31 – One Melody / My Foolish Heart – John McLaughlin
0:08:35 – Passion, Grace & Fire / No Mystery – Al Di Meola
0:14:13 – Violin Sonata – Al Di Meola
0:15:48 – Monasterio De Sal – Paco De Lucia
0:21:30 – Ole – Paco De Lucia
0:28:23 – Short Tales Of The Black Forest – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin
0:41:07 – Frevo Rasgado – John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
0:49:27 – Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho – Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola
0:59:42 – Tres Hermanos – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:07:51 – Morning Of The Carnival (part 1) – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:15:04 – Morning Of The Carnival (part 2) – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:16:17 – Spain – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:25:43 – Fantasia Suite – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
1:35:53 – Meeting Of The Spirits – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia
2:00:17 – Al, John & Paco: Splendido Sundance – Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia

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

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DigameXtra No. 2684 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, Dec 29th, 2023

On December 29, 2023December 28, 2023 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Also from the 28th of December we will be running our Christmas Sharing Platter (The Big One)
Dukes Bar, Av. García Peñalver BLQ 79, Torrox-Costa, 29793

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41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that this year we’re on track for up to six new members and four members have rejoined after that COVID pandemic thing, which interrupted all our lives so much! 41 Club Nerja is really going from strength to strength!
We continue to enjoy a wide variety of fabulous activities and interesting meetings, which are attended by our members (who hail from nine different countries) as well as friends and family too.
Our doors are open for more new members! So if you have connections to Round Table or 41 Club, love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and helping the local community too, then please come along and see how we do it!
To get in touch you can
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com, or phone Steve on
0044 7546 402770
or you can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook or our website
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CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY – The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar – Torrox Costa: Reopening date to be announced.
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. 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. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
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At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Ikea bedside tables 42 x 41 x 72cms 25€ the pair
– 2 ikea Norraryd chairs 70€ the pair
– Large white synthetic cushioned headboard 160 x 160cms price 65€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Entire kitchen.
A very well cared for IKEA kitchen, all white with stainless steel handles. All soft-close drawers, two corner units with lazy susan’s, a vertical pull-out compartment for cutting boards, etc., under sink space for 2 rubbish bins, above counter cabinets with shelves, and under counter LED light strip. Includes black granite countertop.
All appliances are IKEA brand – refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, induction hob, hood, sink and tap, all functioning perfectly.
Measurements are in one of the photos. The kitchen has now been disassembled and stored in the garage, ready for pick up. Sale price is 2.500€ for everything, all reasonable offers will be considered.
Gavin / Julie, Salobreña.
Tel. 638 545 824 or email: gavin.tun@gmail.com

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For Sale: New High-End ACER Business Grade Laptop
Acer Travelmate P215-52, brand new and fully upgraded.
Processor: Intel i3 10110U processor. Factory modified to 2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!
12Gb RAM: 8Gb top of the line Crucial brand + 4Gb Hynix
Two Hard Drives:
– 256Gb NVMe SSD system drive
– 500Gb SSD, MX500- top of the line Crucial brand
System: Windows 11 Pro. UK system, Spanish keyboard
Ethernet + Wifi 6 / BT 5.0 / 10+ hour battery
15.6″ HD display. Intel UHD graphics.
Ports: HDMI, VGA, 3x USB3.1, 1x USB3.1 type C, audio.
Card reader. Weight 1.8kg
Business grade model with dual mounted hinges.
Only €700 cash. (Over €900 on amazon.es). 1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.

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Just In – Another New Budget Laptop For Sale:
New Lenovo Ideapad 1 Gen 7, 14 inch FHD display
Windows 11 Pro v.23H2, 256Gb SSD, 4Gb RAM (soldered, not upgradable)
AMD 3020e processor (1.2GHz base, 2.6 turbo)
2x USB3.2, 1x USB2, HDMI, audio miniplug, card reader.
1.4kg slim design with 10hr battery.
System English, keyboard Spanish.
Only €320. Setup already done, with Adobe Reader and Google Chrome installed.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
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ANDALUCÍA

Electric scooters will have restricted access to public transport from January 1: {Translation, summary}
– The Consejería de Fomento, Articulación del Territorio y Vivienda will ban electric scooters from 1 January on public transport in all Andalucía (metros, buses and catamaran). The restriction, which is similar to what has been carried out in other parts of Spain and Europe, will be implemented temporarily in order to make the principle of passenger safety prevail, as in recent months there have been situations of danger generated by battery fires that have occurred on public transport. This ban will be maintained until these risks tend to diminish.
– The decision has been taken as a consequence of the resolution of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) on the safety certification of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs). The DGT has indicated that from 21 January only certified electric scooters will be marketed, citing road safety and driver protection reasons. However, these safety guarantees will not apply to electric scooters in service before that date, which will have a moratorium to continue circulating without any regulation until 2027. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/patinetes-electricos-restringido-acceso-transporte-publico-desde-1-enero/

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Rent grows by 13% in Andalucia and reaches the record figure of 10.7 euros per meter: {Translation, summary}
– The price of rental housing in Andalucia has experienced a rise of 13.1% this year, reaching 10.7 euros per square meter (m2), a figure that represents the historical record for rents in the community, according to a report from the Idealista portal.
– Rental prices have grown during 2023 in all Andalucian provinces, with Malaga leading the way, with an increase of 13.6%. After it, the increases in Córdoba (11.3%), Jaén (9.1%) and Granada (6.8%) stand out, followed by Almería (6.3%), Cádiz (6.3%), Seville ( 4.4%) and Huelva (3%).
– Jaén is the cheapest province to rent a home, with 5.5 euros per m2, while on the opposite side is the province of Málaga, where the price per square meter reaches 13.8 euros per month, which represents the highest price in the province since Idealista has records.
– According to Idealista spokesperson, Francisco Iñareta, “2023 has been a bad year for people looking for a rental home. The supply continues to evaporate with no signs of it increasing in 2024 and prices set their all-time highs this December in most markets. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1492387/el-alquiler-crece-un-13-en-andalucia-y-alcanza-la-cifra-record-de-107-euros-el-metro/

MALAGA CITY

Would You Pay €29 For A One Hour Flamenco Show?:
– Teatro Flamenco Málaga Club opens its doors. This theater represents a new cultural landmark in the city, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich legacy of flamenco, committed to authenticity and artistic quality, and located in the heart of Málaga, open 365 days a year.
The cultural space, located at Calle Lazcano, 5 (Sala “Theatro Club”), will transform daily into a flamenco oasis for those seeking the magic of this universal art.
– Under the name “Esencia”, the theater will offer three live performances daily, each lasting 60 minutes, allowing spectators to choose the time that best suits their schedule. The schedule will be at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM.
– Admission is €29! Teatro Flamenco Málaga Club offers special rates for Málaga residents and children (6 to 12 years old), only €15. In addition, students and those over 65 can enjoy this experience for €22.
Info & tix:: https://teatroflamencomalaga.com/
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/teatro-flamenco-malaga-club-opens-its-doors-20231227172756-nt.html

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting: You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship..
– Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here
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DigameXtra No. 2683 Thursday, Dec 28th, 2023

On December 28, 2023December 27, 2023 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Torrox Christmas Events:
– Thursday, December 28 in the Plaza de la Constitución from 4:30 pm. Party includes a living Nativity scene, various performances and children’s attractions, as well as a visit from the Royal Postman.
– Saturday 30th December there will be a concert by the Asociación Cultural Vive la Música in the same square to close the year.
– Tuesday 2nd of January, a New Year’s concert in Santiago Street in El Morche.
– Wednesday 3rd of January, big Christmas Party in El Morche with the same characteristics as the one in Torrox.
– January 4th & 5th. A children’s show on the 4th of January in the Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox, on the 5th of January there will be a big parade of the Three Wise Men through the municipality. (Sorry for the poor quality in the images, that’s what I received. -Ed.)

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XIV San Silvestre 2023 Race in Vélez-Málaga: Saturday 30 December at 18.00 hours, with an urban route of 5,000 metres, with prizes and a concert by Tributo a Estopa.

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Three Kings Parade of Torre del Mar: January 5
A large parade of thirteen floats, ten local groups in parades, charanga (brass band) & batucada (drum band) that will make this one of the best parades on the Costa del Sol. The departure is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. from the Mayor’s Office.

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Torrox Spanish History Group next meeting Thursday 4 January 2024:
Starting at 11.00am the talk will be presented by Malcolm Smith and is titled:
“The Visigoths in Spain and France”- Their history, art, and legacy.
The talk will be in three parts, an examination of the history of the Visigoths and what they achieved, a look into their art and architecture and how it relates to modern art.
There will be two addenda covering a recent visit to Toledo, and the Visigoths while they were in Septimania, France, where Malcolm lives.
Please come along and support Malcolm.
Non-members are welcome. Details of how to reach the venue appear below.
The venue for the meeting of Thursday 4 January starting at 11:00 hrs, will be the MEDIACANA MERENDERO, formerly known as El Ancla.
This venue is the first chiringuito on the beach if you travel along the N340 from Torrox Costa towards Nerja. It is situated just a couple of hundred metres past the turn off for the Viveros Amberes garden centre if you are heading from Torrox costa in the direction of Nerja. It is on the beachside of the road.
Mediacana Merendero is available to find on Google Maps. There is ample parking at the venue and public transport is available, supplied by ASLA, with a stop at Km. 46 on the N340, which is just 290 metres from the venue.
Please can you mention to your friends and other members who have expressed an interest in attending our meetings about this next meeting at this venue. (Just in case they do not pick up this message personally). Many thanks in advance.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Email: keithrocksue AT gmail dot com
I look forward to seeing members and newcomers.
Keith / Vélez

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For Sale, 2 items:
– 48 inch Samsung full HD Smart TV WiFi USB.
Model no UE48H5500AW. Excellent condition. 60 euros.
– LG Blu-Ray/DVD Player. Model no BP250 with leads and remote. 20 euros.
Tel. Peter 636122319 Torrox Costa.

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For Sale: Baby Pram by Quinny. Full (3 pieces) with baby bag, umbrella and rain cover. Very good condition. 500€. Patricia, Torrox Costa. 666089558

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SPAIN

IVA sales tax on electricity bills raised from 5% to 10%:
– Ministers agreed to partially extend some measures and start a progressive increase in the taxes that were lowered to reduce electricity and gas bills. The green light was given to raise IVA (Spain’s sales tax) on electricity bills from 5% to 10% (although there is still some way to go until reaches its ‘normal’ 21%), according to sources.
– Meanwhile, the elimination of 4% IVA on staple foods (such as bread, flour, milk, cheese and eggs) will be maintained until June, and the IVA on oil and pasta will continue to be reduced from 10% to 5%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/iva-sales-tax-electricity-bills-raised-from-20231227133645-nt.html

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President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso on Pedro Sánchez- “He is a communist supported by pro-independence supporters who have the most serious crimes on their backs”: {Translation, summary}
– Ayuso has ended the political year with a fierce attack on Pedro Sánchez, his pacts with the independentistas and his government in general.
– The strength of the Community of Madrid is essential to confront the communist project of the central government. Pedro Sánchez is a communist supported by Catalan and Basque pro-independence supporters who have the most serious crimes behind them: against life, freedom and the unity of Spain. In perfect communion with an amalgam of ultra-left groups that have not hesitated this Christmas to criticise the defence that the head of state, His Majesty King Felipe VI, made of the Spanish Constitution”. With this forcefulness, the President of Madrid began her review of 2023.
– “If the ultra-left that governs us does not defend the Constitution, it means that Pedro Sánchez rejects this statement made by the King: ‘Outside of respect for the Constitution there is no democracy or coexistence possible; there are no freedoms but imposition; there is no Law, but arbitrariness’,” Ayuso recalled.
– “The political balance of the year 2023 can be summed up in the fact that an ultra-left government has taken power to liquidate the Constitution. And with it the unity of Spain, its prosperity and its influence in the world”, says Ayuso. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/madrid/2023/12/27/658c147321efa0be0c8b45ae.html

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Sánchez uses Spain’s rotating presidency of the EU to lay the foundations for a system of censorship to control the press critical of his actions: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s rotating EU presidency has delivered a regulatory change that smacks too much of Pedro Sánchez’s attempt to control the critical press. He has managed to give a decisive boost to an agreement on the European Media Freedom Regulation (EMFA). And that agreement, under the façade of a defence of citizens’ right to access “free and pluralistic” information, gives governments the ability to decide what is considered “free and pluralistic” information.
– What’s more, the Spanish government itself describes the European regulation as “a fundamental tool to protect freedom of expression, freedom and independence and pluralism of the media, both traditional and digital”. And that power in the hands of Pedro Sánchez could be anything but a guarantee of free information. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2023-12-27/sanchez-usa-la-presidencia-espanola-de-turno-de-la-ue-para-sentar-las-bases-de-un-sistema-de-control-a-la-prensa-critica-7082811/

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GRECO warns that Spain fails to comply with its anti-corruption commitment in the midst of the amnesty process: {Translation, summary}
– The Council of Europe’s body that analyses the capacity of states to fight corruption, the so-called Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), has concluded that Spain has failed to meet its anti-corruption commitments to which it had committed itself in the Fifth Evaluation Round. This is a package of agreements by which states committed themselves to ensure the prevention of corruption and to ensure the promotion of the integrity of senior executive functions of the central government and security forces.
– GREGO has revealed in a new report that neither Spain nor Malta complies with the group’s recommendations. Moreover, this statement comes at a time when the same international body, the Council of Europe, is analysing the amnesty law in the Venice Commission.
– GRECO initially assessed this degree of compliance in March 2022. Even then, it ruled that Spain had not complied with any of the recommendations. Of the 19 recommendations, seven had been partially implemented and another 12 had not been implemented. Among the unfulfilled measures was the need to implement greater transparency in the activity of advisors, as the government focused on an explicit reform on civil servants but not on advisors. “There is no indication of how such measures would specifically cover areas of risk of conflict of interest and corruption with respect to persons with senior executive functions,” the body said at the time. It also criticised the practice of “revolving doors” in Spain.
– As for the security forces, which was the second block it analysed in 2022, GRECO denounced that there had not been more improvements in the Police for a better development of its infrastructure”. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/espana/consejo-de-europa-avisa-espana-incumple-compromiso-anticorrupcion-pleno-tramite-amnistia.html

ANDALUCÍA

Crisis in the Ministry of Health of the Andalucian Regional Government – The vice-minister of Health and the manager of the SAS of the Junta de Andalucía resign: {Translation, summary}
– Two of the main heads of the department, the deputy minister, Miguel Ángel Guzmán, and the manager of the Andalucian Health Service (SAS), Diego Vargas, have tendered their resignations to the minister, Catalina García, citing personal reasons.
– The crisis comes at a delicate political moment for the Andalucian government, as delays in waiting lists and other shortcomings in the health service have made the ministry the main target for attacks by the parliamentary opposition. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/dimiten-viceconsejero-salud-gerente-sas-junta-andalucia-20231227111821-nts.html

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Another Avoidable Hospital Tragedy- Andalucian health will pay 300,000 euros to a family for the death of a minor after a diagnostic error by a doctor in training: {Translation, summary}
– {I have warned about this previously, from personal experiences. Many times in Andalucian hospitals the person who examines you is not in fact a qualified doctor. Often they are loosely supervised trainees or residents, who will not disclose the fact they are not MDs unless you demand to see their badges. They do not have full prescribing privileges, so for instance, if you need a painkiller as I did for a nasty broken arm, they will prescribe an anti-inflammatory or uncontrolled analgesic because they cannot prescribe a controlled med like codeine without clearing it with the real doctor on duty, who is off doing his rounds and does not like being disturbed. In my case they inappropriately gave me deadly, yet uncontrolled, Nolotil, despite knowing I was a native English speaker (Velez Malaga). Another time, a hospital trainee tried to substitute Penicillin, which it clearly said on my chart that I was allergic to, for a more expensive antibiotic I can tolerate. Had I not woke up in time to check the drip bag label it could have done me in. (Carlos Hoya) -Ed.}
– The death of the child occurred on 25 March 2015. The little boy was admitted to the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital with a “pleural effusion” which “would have required consultation with paediatrics and hospital admission”. However, he was discharged because there was a “diagnostic error”, as “the pleural effusion” that could be seen in the X-ray was “not assessed”, according to the opinion of the Andalusian Advisory Council.
– The problem lies in the fact that the X-ray showing the child’s condition was analysed by “a doctor who was a first-year resident” at the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital. But this “does not imply the existence of professional negligence with criminal relevance, as it is precisely this lack of experience of doctors who are in their training period that leads to the establishment of supervision protocols, which apparently did not work correctly in this case”, the report states.
– A report by the Andalusian Advisory Council, published on Tuesday by Efe, certifies the existence of “patrimonial responsibility” of the SAS for the deficient medical care provided to the child and sets the compensation at 301,376.64 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2023/12/26/658abd41e4d4d84e2d8b457f.html

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DigameXtra No. 2682, Wednesday, Dec 27th, 2023

On December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. It is registered social club with the Ayuntamiento in Velez Malaga, is a non political and secular organisation & during these very difficult financial times we try to keep costs down.
We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. Do come along and meet us.
We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar
***Trips & Events***
January 2024
– 4th – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 12th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas – let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
– 27th – Fuengirola Saturday Market €18pp
February
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 23rd – Marbella Old Town
March
– 1st Trip to Gib €18 and includes €1 for the driver.
– 22nd – IKEA & Guzmans Garden Centre
April
– 5 day trip to Madrid including 2 day trips. For more information contact Gail.
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U3A Lectures Series in Torrox: January 2024
– U3A lecture on Wed. Jan. 17. at 11am with Norma. This will take place in Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach.
Title: New York City: A Retrospective of Centuries Past: Did you ever wonder who was the first man to set foot on Manhattan Island, way back when? Join us for an informative morning with friends during a presentation taking you back to the early days of Manhattan when life was different, for sure! Please contact me or send me your email so I can update you personally in the future, if desired: norma2kk@aol.com.
– U3A History Lecture on Jan. 22, 2024 at 11am. History lecture is facilitated by Sue Harisson. In January, Norma will be offering a Power Point Presentation on the Tragic History of the Island of Malaga. Yes, there is a Malaga Island but NOT in Spain. Meeting Place: El Pozuelo in Laguna Beach. Watch this space for more information forth coming!
– Great News, Coming in January 2024: The U3A Discussion Group will start again on Friday, January 12th, at Mena Golf Cafe on Laguna Beach at 11am. Contact gersil197@yahoo.com for more info.

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SPAIN

This is the King of Spain’s traditional Christmas message in full, in English:
– At a time of political instability in which the coalition government of Pedro Sánchez is maintained thanks to the support of the independence movement of ERC, Junts and EH Bildu, the monarch underlined the demand to preserve the integrity of the Constitution “as a place of mutual recognition, of acceptance and encounter of all Spaniards, as legitimate holders of national sovereignty.
– The King never shied away from tension in society due to politics and to combat it he demanded that all institutions, starting with the Monarchy itself, conduct themselves with the greatest responsibility and always seeking the general interests of the Spanish people. “Each institution, starting with the King, must place itself in the place that constitutionally corresponds to it, exercise the functions attributed to it and comply with the obligations and duties that the Constitution indicates to it,” he summarised. And, he added, institutions must respect each other “in the exercise of their own powers.”
Full article & speech translation: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/this-the-king-spains-traditional-christmas-message-20231225090547-nt.html

AXARQUÍA

Several municipalities of Axarquía cut off from phone & Internet service in the middle of Christmas, now restored: {Translation, summary}
– Residents of Benamargosa, Comares and Almáchar, have told AxarquiaPlus about their situation, as they have been without a telephone since Thursday, and therefore have no telecare service available, so necessary for many elderly and dependent people. Since then they have been making calls to the different operators insisting on the need to solve the problem, however, according to them, this is going to take a long time and they will have to wait until the beginning of the week. The situation remains unresolved on this Christmas holiday.
– The Almáchar Town Hall has reported that they have also called Movistar on numerous occasions during these days to report lack of connections or telephone line. “We are aware of the inconvenience this is causing, ATMs shut, elderly people without support, children on holiday without internet access and above all without being able to communicate with family and friends on a day like today,” said the Almachar Town Hall. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/varios-municipios-de-la-axarquia-incomunicados-en-plena-navidad/

UPDATE: The Town Hall of Almáchar, in a publication on its social networks, has indicated this Tuesday 26/12/23 to its neighbours that “the connection problem is already fixed” and has appealed to those people who still have problems with the wifi to restart their devices (including routers) so that they can be updated. The Consistory of Almáchar advises those affected to file a complaint “for the incident we have had during these days and request a deduction for the days without service from the bill”. The Benamargosa Town Hall has also used its social networks to describe as “outrageous” the time they have spent “cut off”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/recuperado-el-acceso-a-internet-y-telefonia-en-almachar-benamargosa-el-borge-comares-cutar-y-triana-tras-cinco-dias-sin-servicio/

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar experiences a wave of robberies: “I am desperate, I have been robbed ten times in less than two weeks”: {Translation, summary}
– Around a dozen establishments in the centre of Torre del Mar have suffered in recent weeks a surge of shoplifting while the shops are open, with more than fifty attacks in total. The pharmacist Alfonso Monllor, who runs a shop in the Viña Málaga area of Torre del Mar, says: “I am desperate, I have been robbed at least ten times in less than two weeks”, according to Diario Sur.
– Monllor provided images of the alleged thieves acting in broad daylight, with total coolness. “They are perfectly identified, they are two men, about 40 years old. They are caught and released again, the court does not send them to jail because they are petty thefts, they say, without violence”, complains the pharmacist of Torre del Mar, who has assured that the National Police has shown him at least fifty complaints corresponding to the last few weeks, all of them corresponding to thefts from businesses in Torre del Mar.
– “I have even stayed inside the shop at night because I was afraid of being robbed again”, confesses the pharmacist, who has been running this establishment in Torre del Mar for more than 20 years. “The employees are afraid, they run after them, sometimes they throw away what they are carrying, creams, packs of parapharmacy products, electric blankets, they are not very expensive products, but, little by little, it is a destruction…”, adds this Torre del Mar businessman, visibly indignant.
– The thefts have occurred in approximately six establishments in Torre del Mar, especially in the Calle del Mar, a pedestrianised area with numerous businesses. Despite the presence of more vigilance, the feeling of impunity persists because, according to Monllor, “there is more vigilance, but neither the local nor the national police can do anything if they let them loose again in court, until a disgrace happens they won’t stop”.
– Police sources have confirmed that they are investigating several dozen complaints of possible thefts and robberies in establishments in Torre del Mar.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-vive-una-oleada-de-robos-estoy-desesperado-me-han-robado-diez-veces-en-menos-de-dos-semanas/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Robbery again in Rincón de la Victoria with assaults on four houses, a struggle with the local police and threats to neighbours: {Translation}
– The urbanisations in the north of Rincón de la Victoria are being robbed again, as happened between 6 and 10 December. On that occasion there were about ten burglaries. This time, at least four robberies have been perpetrated, according to neighbourhood sources from the Guardia Civil and reported by SUR.
– The most recent events are once again worrying neighbours. Now, they include direct and threatening contact with neighbours and law enforcement officers, as well as the escape of the robbers. The method of the robbers is similar. Low-rise houses were chosen, this time in the vicinity of the María del Mar Romera school, therefore closer to the exit to the A-7 motorway that the urbanisation has.
– A witness saw them and was threatened by the perpetrators. The source reports that at around 9.30 p.m. they commented on social networks that there were people in the neighbourhood. He went out onto the balcony and saw them perfectly. “They were wearing hoods and military fatigues, which covered their faces. They had just entered a house next to mine, two doors down. I reprimanded them and they responded and showed me a knife, threatening me. I quickly lost track of them, the witness added.
– Coincidentally, last Thursday night, as part of the special surveillance device set up in Parque Victoria as a result of the robberies, in addition to the civil guards, there were Local Police officers located at the points considered ideal for escaping from the urbanisation area. A couple of officers had a hand-to-hand struggle, but were unable to stop the escape. This was followed by a rapid response by security forces, but to no avail, the robbers managed to get away. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vuelven-a-robar-en-rincon-de-la-victoria-con-asaltos-a-cuatro-viviendas-forcejeo-con-la-policia-local-y-amenaza-a-los-vecinos/

TRAVEL NEWS

Germany’s Train Travel to Face Disruptions Throughout the Whole 2024:
– Germany’s train travel will face disruption throughout the whole year in 2024 as members of the German Train Drivers’ Union have voted in favour of keeping an “indefinite strike”. The decision of the Union is expected to affect hundreds of thousands passengers, with Deutsche Ban telling everyone to avoid rail travel during the strikes, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
– During the last strike, around 80 per cent of long-distance trains were cancelled in Germany, and any strike taking place next year is anticipated to have a significant impact on train travel.
– Back on December 7, after the last strike, the boss of GDL, Claus Weselsky, said that the union would not be holding another strike this year. He said that the next strike will take place on January 7, meaning that there will be no disruptions in the remaining days for this year.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/germanys-train-travel-to-face-disruptions-throughout-the-whole-2024/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
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Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
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DigameXtra No. 2681, CHRISTMAS WEEKEND EDITION Friday, Dec 22nd, 2023

On December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 By naythandoctorlaptop

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On Sale Now- Queens of the Stone Age: Sun, 23 June, 2024. Marenostrum Castle Park, Fuengirola, Malaga. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 10pm. €55 + fee
Queens of the Stone Age, the legendary rock band will make a stop in Fuengirola as part of their extensive international tour, with a surprise opening act.
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On Sale Now- The Bigsound Malaga 2024 urban music festival: July 19 and 20, 2024
Bigsound, the largest urban music festival in Spain, has announced its expansion to the city of Malaga. After the success of its first three editions in Valencia, two dates are confirmed in Malaga at the Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium.
Info & tix: https://bigsoundfestival.com/malaga/malaga

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Just Announced, On Sale 12 noon today- Simple Minds:
Fri, 26 July. 10pm. Teatro del Generalife, Granada.
Info & tix: https://www.simpleminds.com/2023/12/20/simple-minds-play-granada-spain/ & Video Link

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Acoustic Jam Session hosted by Dana & Gianni: Sunday 24 December from 2pm to 5pm at Ziggy’s bar Puente Don Manuel. You are all welcome, musicians can bring their instruments. You will encounter good environment and good energy. Info/booking +34 642519017

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar January & March coming events & excursions:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours mornings only Wednesday and Friday 10.00 till 13.00 For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334.
– We continue our regular activities: Spanish practice groups (limited numbers per group), art, crochet and crafts. Wednesdays and Friday. Time 10.00 to 13.00.
– Our shop will be open Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
– Every Thursday Spanglish. General conversation between Spanish and English friends. Time 16.30 to 17.30.
– Friday 29th December- Old & New Year Celebration. Please come to the Lux Mundi tradition, held at 12.00 noon prompt during the usual coffee morning, when the Gong will be sounded to say farewell to 2023 and give an early welcome to the year 2024. On each stroke a lucky grape will be eaten and a wish made, also included will be a Lucky Bag and a glass of cava. Tickets available at the Centre, price 4 Euros; please purchase early so that we know how many grapes to cater for.
– Thursday 18th January – Fuengirola. Miramar Centre and Iceland January Sales. On arrival you can either get off at the bus station and visit the town or you can be dropped off at the Miramar shopping centre and have lunch there. The bus will collect those in town at 14:30 and drop you off at either the Miramar centre or Iceland and will then return later to pick you up. Tickets available at the Centre, price: 18€ with a Friends card and 20€ for visitors. (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 09:15, Caleta (Vets) 09:20, Torre del Mar (bus station) 09:30.
– Coming excursion – Monday 18th March to Friday 22nd March – Excursion to Valencia for the Fallas Festival. Tickets available at the Centre price: double room 549 Euros person with a Friends card, visitors 569 Euros, single room 799 Euros with a Friends card, visitors 819 Euros. Travel insurance included (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure times: Torre del Mar (Bus station) 07.15, Caleta (opposite Vets) 07.25, Algarrobo (Lidl) 07.30

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CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY – The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar – Torrox Costa:
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. 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. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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For Sale: Mens/boys Scott mountain bike. 21 speed, front suspension lightweight alloy frame. 26” wheels.
Buyer collects. Matthew, Torrox costa. 110€
Call 682702111 or Email: mattlon at icloud dot com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Bosch Easyaquatac 110 Pressure washer and hosepipe. Only used once. 60 euros.
– 8×1000 and 6×500 piece jigsaws all complete. 30 euros.
– 2 warm quality king sized blankets 25 euros.
Tel. Peter/ Torrox Costa 636122319.

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For Sale: A set of 20 books by the author Patrick O’Brian. Arguably the best maritime history novels ever written. Used but in very good condition. A must for sea faring story lovers. €20 for the set (Won’t split the lot)
Money will be donated to charity.
Victoria / Paul. Torrox campo. 699600847

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EU to take Spain before the CJEU for failing to comply with wastewater collection and treatment regulations:
– The European Commission announced this Thursday that it is taking Spain before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) after exhausting the file process for failing to comply with the wastewater collection and treatment standards established by the European directive.
– Brussels takes this step after verifying that although some progress has been recorded, the Spanish authorities still have not completely resolved the wastewater deficiencies. The case of Spain dates back to 2021, when the European Executive issued a first warning due to the lack of actions to comply with all aspects of European legislation.
– Brussels points out that Spain “continues not to offer the degree of treatment required for the entire polluting load of the agglomerations or does not offer the necessary treatment results with regard to discharges after treatment.” This is why the European Commission emphasizes that infrastructure must be improved, through new physical infrastructure or with the development of existing treatment facilities. Full article: https://www.usanews.net/science/spain-before-the-cjeu-for-failing-to-comply-with-wastewater-collection-h118641.html

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Gasoline hits a new annual low and has already become cheaper by almost 13% since the end of September, diesel also down: {Translation, summary}
– The average price of petrol has hit a new annual low this week after adding a new decrease, the twelfth in a row, and accumulating a reduction of almost 13% since the end of September. Specifically, the average price of a litre of petrol has fallen by 1.35% this week compared to last, to stand at 1.536 euros, according to data from the European Union’s Petroleum Bulletin collected by Europa Press. You would have to go back to the end of last year, when the government’s bonus of at least 20 cents per litre for fuels was still in force, to find a cheaper price at the pumps.
– For its part, diesel has chained its eleventh consecutive week of decreases, with a drop of 1.64% compared to the previous week, to 1.501 euros the average price per litre.
Thus, the price of a litre of diesel has fallen by 11% since the beginning of October and has fallen to levels not seen since the end of July.
– Despite these decreases, at current prices, filling up an average 55-litre tank of petrol costs 84.5 euros, some 8 euros more than at the same time in 2022, when it was around 76.5 euros, including the 20 cents per litre discount in force at the time.
– For diesel vehicles, filling up an average tank (55 litres) costs 82.5 euros, some 3.2 euros more than in the same period in 2022, when it was 79.3 euros including the discount. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/gasolina-toca-nuevo-minimo-anual-abarata-finales-20231221134301-nt.html

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Pres. Sánchez Confirms He Is Not Going To Fulfill Promises Made To Puigdemont and the Junts For Their Investiture Votes, Pretends There Is No Connection: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, today rejected the possibility of holding a referendum on self-determination in Catalonia because it does not fit in the Constitution and proposed seeking a new transversal agreement with more self-government for this autonomous community.
– Sánchez assured in an interview on RAC1 that no Constitution in the world includes the segregation of a part of its territory. In his opinion, neither a referendum on self-determination nor remaining in the current situation is viable. He therefore proposes as a middle way an agreement for more self-government, which would imply more powers for Catalonia. “If we only talk about a referendum, it is very difficult for us to move forward,” he said.
– As for Catalan demands for autonomous financing, he indicated that there is a bilateral space, but also one of multilateralism in which the other autonomous communities should participate.
– The President of the Government explained that there is no date set for his meeting with the former President of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont, but “it is logical that it should be after the amnesty law”, as is his meeting with the leader of ERC, Oriol Junqueras.
– In an interview with Rac1 on Thursday, which was picked up by Europa Press, he once again defended the amnesty law because it is constitutional, while the amnesty proposals of the pro-independence supporters in the last legislature were “unconstitutional”.
– Sánchez said that the current amnesty proposal does not arise because of 7 votes won in Congress, as the opposition claims, but because he has won 179 seats in Congress that support his government project.
– He also reiterated that the amnesty will be good for coexistence in Spain and predicted that, in a few years’ time, many of those who are demonstrating in the streets against the amnesty will also benefit from the “coexistence” that will result from the amnesty.
– Moreover, he is convinced that the pardons have already been “beneficial for the normalisation” of the situation in Catalonia. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1470808/sanchez-rechaza-un-referendum-de-autodeterminacion-y-propone-un-acuerdo-para-cataluna/

ANDALUCÍA

More Radioactive Tap Water!- 70% of the tap water that the population in Almería has been consuming is radioactive”:
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– Jose María Calaforra, professor of Geodynamics at the University of Almería, has declared that “70% of the water that the population of Almería has been consuming is radioactive”. This alarming statement puts the spotlight on neighbourhoods such as Castell del Rey, La Joya, La Chanca and Pescadería, where this dangerous contamination has been detected.
– In an interview with the newspaper Nuevo Diario, the expert, who is director of the research group Recursos Hídricos y Geología Ambiental and who was president for many years of the Mesa Social del Agua y de Acuíferos Vivos until 2022, points out that the affected water comes from the Pozos de Bernal in the Campo de Dalias, a historically essential source for the city’s water supply. The Delegación de Salud, after carrying out analyses, has confirmed the presence of radioactivity levels that exceed safe limits. In Calaforra’s words, “this water is neither drinkable nor cookable”, highlighting the direct risk to the health of residents.
– Calaforra elaborated on his concerns: “Radioactivity is not something that happens all of a sudden like nitrate or pesticide contamination. This statement suggests that the radioactivity problem may have been present for a long time without being properly detected. In addition, the professor questioned the possibility that the truth about the sampling has been concealed, linking this situation to the works and expansion of the Almeria desalination plant.
– On the elimination of radioactivity from water, Calaforra pointed out that “radioactivity is not eliminated just like that”, mentioning that the use of filtering resins to purify water would lead to the accumulation of radioactive material, creating a new problem of hazardous waste management.
– Calaforra also addressed the long-term consequences of consuming radioactive water, linking it to an increased risk of cancer. “If I continuously ingest doses higher than 0.1 mSv during my lifetime, I will have an increased risk of cancer,” he explained, emphasising the dangers to public health. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1469812/el-70-del-agua-que-ha-estado-consumiendo-la-poblacion-en-almeria-es-radiactiva/

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Andalucia Passes Budget While President of Andalucia Embraces Communism, Says People Want More Gov’t Control Over Their Lives- He’s Supposedly A PP Conservative! {Socialists to the left of us, Commies to the right, and here we are, stuck in the middle again. -Ed.}:
{Translation, summary}
– Andalucia President Juanma Moreno (PP) highlighted the fact that these Budgets “are efficient, the highest in the history of Andalucian autonomy and have a very high social component because, in the end, we practically dedicate a commendable effort to what are essential public services”.
– In this sense, Moreno has expressed his conviction that Spaniards want governments that put general interests above individual interests. “They want less bickering, more management and more interest in their problems”, he said, before expressing his confidence that in the new year “the noise will be lowered” and “we will focus on the problems of Spaniards and Andalucians”.
– Andalucia now officially has a new budget for next year, which the Parliament approved this Thursday with the only votes in favour of the PP-A, whose absolute majority has allowed the green light to be given to a text that has been rejected by the four opposition groups. The budget amounts to 46,753.3 million euros and has finally included a total of 85 partial amendments, 57 of them from the Popular Party. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5201229/0/moreno-aprueba-solitario-segundo-presupuesto-su-mayoria-absoluta-con-rechazo-bloque-todos-los-grupos/

MALAGA CITY

A thief dressed as Darth Vader stabs a man and steals 80,000 euros from him in Malaga: {Translation}
– A thief dressed in the mask of Darth Vader, the protagonist of the Star Wars saga, has stabbed a man and stolen a bag in which he was carrying 80,000 euros.
The events occurred at 11:30 a.m. this Thursday, December 21, in the Plaza Mayor shopping and leisure center. The victim is a worker who was collecting collections from several establishments.
– Apparently, when the man went to pick up the motorcycle he was riding, he realized that his tire had been punctured. At that moment, an individual with a Darth Vader mask stabbed him in the back and snatched a bag in which he was carrying around 80,000 euros. The robber fled on a motorcycle on which an accomplice was waiting for him. The victim, for his part, was evacuated to the hospital with a five-centimeter stab wound in the lower back area. The National Police has confirmed the facts and has opened an investigation for robbery with violence. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/ladron-disfrazado-darth-vader-apunala-roba-malaga-20231221162315-nt.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria tightens night water cuts: {Translation, summary}
– The water supply problems in Rincón de la Victoria are not being rectified and, consequently, the water saving measures, already imposed since 24 November, are being tightened. That morning it was decreed that the tap would be closed from 00.00 to 6.00 hours, indefinitely until the situation advises otherwise. Now, from 23.00 hours and until 6.00 hours, the supply will be interrupted.
– No date has been set for the restoration of normality. However, as explained in a communiqué from the City Council, there will be a truce, both on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Consideration will be given to the fact that these are two very special dates, when families tend to get together. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/cortes-nocturnos-agua-amplian-rincon-victoria-20231221171241-nt.html

GASTRONOMIA

The €1 tacos in the center of Malaga that everyone is talking about: {Translation, summary}
– “We are the most famous tacos in Malaga”, is how Los Tacos Malaga define themselves and it is no wonder, since in just over a month they have gained a lot of notoriety in the networks and it has been rare not to see at the busiest times, for lunch or dinner, that all their tables are full. The hook is simple: tacos for one euro, a bite of Mexico for only €1, many different options and a flavour that invites you to repeat.
– Located in the centre of Malaga (Calle Casapalma, 11). It is worth noting that they are small tacos, but they are homemade tacos, with corn tortillas made one hundred percent according to the recipe of Mexico City, Nixtamal style.
– The tacos are very varied and we can find some classics such as pork, steak or chicken and others such as mushroom and cheese, beef and chorizo de Ronda and longaniza sausage. But that’s not the only thing they offer, they also have quesadillas, nachos and burritos, which are a little more than the attractive €1 taco price, but are bigger and more complete. To drink, try the classics of Mexican gastronomic culture, such as micheladas, margaritas or cheladas, all homemade. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/tacos-centro-Malaga-mundo-habla_0_1858915538.html

PRODUCT ALERT

Health alert due to bacterial contamination in lubricating eye gels- AaCarb eye gel, Aacomer eye gel and Puroptics eye gel: {Translation, summary}
– According to the information provided, this contamination was discovered during an investigation carried out by the UK Health Safety Agency (UKSHA), still ongoing, which confirmed the potential risk of contamination of the gels: AaCarb eye gel, Aacomer eye gel and Puroptics eye gel and initiated a recall of the affected batches as a precautionary measure. The AEMPS warns that there is a potential risk of infection if the affected ophthalmic gel is used, the risk being higher in people with a weakened immune system.
– Distributors have confirmed that none of them have directly distributed units of the three affected products on the Spanish market. However, it has been noted that the product Puroptics (distributed by Biovantic Pharma) was sold on the internet, either in the indicated format or in single-dose format, so it cannot be ruled out that it could have been purchased through e-commerce. For this reason, the AEMPS informs of this possibility and the cessation of use of the affected batches.
Affected batches
– Within the AaCarb gel, the affected batches are: 3H07 and 3H08, with an expiry date of July 2025, and batches 3I02 and 3I03, with an expiry date of August 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm.
– In Aacomer 0.2 percent Eye Gel the affected batches are: 3J23 and 3J24, with an expiry date of September 2025; 3K01, 3K02, with an expiry date of October 2025; 3H02, 3H03, 3H04, 3H05, 3H06, with an expiry date of July 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm.
– Finally, in Puroptics Eye Gel the affected batches are 3H09, 3H10 and 3H11, with an expiry date of July 2025; and batches 3J07, 3J08, 3J09, with an expiry date of September 2025. The pack size is 1 x 10 gm. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/Alerta-sanitaria-contaminacion-bacteriana-lubrificantes_0_1859215709.html

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Alert by presence of E coli in ripened cheese made of raw milk from France: {Translation}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF) of an alert notification transferred by the French health authorities concerning the presence of Escherichia coli Shiga toxin producer (STEC), in the processed cheese product made with raw milk, MORBIER DOP.
– The information included here is the result of the self-control of the company itself, which has reported the impact to the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsea safe food available to the population. Items should be returned to point of sale for refund.
The product data involved are:
Product Name (on label): MORBIER DOP con leche cruda
Brand names on the label: FRIESLANDCAMPINA IBERIA and MILLAN VICENTE
Packed in wedges (from 175 and 195 g)
Lot number: all batches.
Source, Spanish: https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/web/seguridad_alimentaria/ampliacion/2023_35.htm

SPORTS

Football News- European justice rules that FIFA and UEFA violate community law with the veto of the soccer Super League:
– The FIFA and UEFA rules making any new interclub football project subject to their prior approval, such as the Super League, and prohibiting clubs and players from playing in those competitions, are unlawful,” the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Wednesday on the legal battle that the major international soccer associations launched against the Super League, the proposal for a parallel competition to the Champions League.
– The highest body of EU justice stated that club soccer competitions and the exploitation of the rights they generate (on the field or through merchandising) are “quite evidently, economic activities” and “must therefore comply with the competition rules and respect the freedoms of movement, even though the economic pursuit of sport has certain specific characteristics, such as the existence of associations having certain regulatory and control powers and the power to impose sanctions.”
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-12-21/court-rules-fifa-and-uefa-violated-eu-law-in-vetoing-european-super-league.html

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Football News- The new Super League proposal- 64 clubs in three divisions, free streaming and 5,000 million in revenue:
– The European Super League’s backer, A22 Sports, set out its updated proposals for a Champions League replacement on Thursday after a European court found that UEFA’s rules restricting the creation of new competitions were “unlawful.”
– A22 Sports chief executive Bernd Reichart outlined plans for a three-league, 64-club men’s competition and a two-league, 32-club women’s competition. It would replace the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League.
– The men’s Super League would consist of two leagues – the “Star” and “Gold” leagues – consisting of 16 clubs each, and a third “Blue League” made up of 32 clubs, A22 said. {No more info on the Women’s League was provided. -Ed.}
– There would be promotion and relegation between the leagues, with access to the Blue League based on domestic league performance.
– Clubs would play in groups of eight, home and away, with a minimum of 14 matches per year, played midweek. At the end of each season, a knockout stage of eight clubs would decide the champions of each league. All games to be live streamed for free. Full article: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39160077/64-clubs-3-divisions-super-league-new-plan-ruling

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SPAIN

Employers will pay a minimum of 1,990 euros per worker per month if the SMI rises by 5%: {Translation, summary}
– The rise in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) of 5% would mean that the minimum effective wage cost for the employer, i.e. what an employer pays for a worker and their benefits, would increase to 1,990 euros per employee per month, taking into account all costs and holidays.
– This is the result of the study ‘Repercusión de la subida del SMI en la pyme española’ prepared by Cepyme, which states that if the SMI follows the predicted evolution for the average full-time wage and is increased by 5%, it would reach 1,135 euros net by 2024, which would be equivalent to 61% of the average net full-time wage.
– However, the impact on SMEs would be greater, as this increase in the SMI to 1,135 euros would mean that the net minimum wage would reach 70% of the average full-time wage in small companies, which represent 99% of the business fabric in Spain.
– The study points out that this wage increase is not backed by an increase in productivity – output per employee – as the increase in the SMI in Spain over the last five years has been 46.8%, while productivity fell by 3.8% over this period. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1469633/los-empresarios-pagaran-como-minimo-1990-euros-por-trabajador-al-mes-si-el-smi-sube-un-5/

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Mister Cool Loses It…President Pedro Sánchez uses sexist, body-shaming, vulgar term, calls opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo “la perra gorda” (translates to ‘the fat b*tch’) at a congressional hearing: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has accepted that the meeting with the leader of the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, which is to take place this Friday 22 December, will be held in the Congress of Deputies, as the president of the PP had proposed. This appears to have angered Sánchez . This was indicated by Sánchez in his turn to respond during his appearance in the Lower House, to give explanations about the results of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU and the latest European advice. “For you, the fat b*tch, we’ll see you on Friday in the Congress of Deputies and we’ll talk about whatever you want,” he said, making it clear that it is unprecedented that a meeting of this type does not take place at the Palacio de La Moncloa.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-acepta-reunion-feijoo-sea-congreso-usted-perra-gorda-20231220131922.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Indefinite national strike continues, stalls cases in around 40 Malaga province courts:
– An indefinite national strike by lawyers and solicitors that has been under way since 21 November has led to the suspension of trials and proceedings in around 40 courts in Malaga province. The legal professionals are calling for better remuneration and the guarantee of the right to digital disconnection among other demands.
– According to Francisco Sánchez, representative of the Venia union, around 40 per cent of the lawyers who make up the legal aid system in Malaga, comprising almost a thousand professionals, have exercised their right to strike in the province. “Andalucía is where we are the worst paid; we are paid 129 euros per case, despite the countless hours we can work on each case,” Sánchez said.
– The strikers are asking, among other things, for equal pay throughout the country and also that when a person is denied legal aid after their proceedings were initially handled by a legal aid lawyer, it should not be the lawyers themselves who “go after them to collect the corresponding fees”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/indefinite-national-strike-stalls-cases-around-malaga-20231215172345-nt.html

ALMUÑÉCAR

€840,000 fraud denounced for a fake housing development in the area of Tesorillo, Almuñécar (Granada): {Translation, summary}
– Some 60 families have denounced having been victims of an alleged scam estimated at around 840,000 euros for a fake housing development in Almuñécar, on the coast of Granada, for which the company responsible did not even buy the land. It is suspected by investigators other such scams exist in Almería and Murcia, but have yet to be exposed.
– Based on forceful advertising campaigns, they would have charged those affected between 10,000 and 25,000 euros, ten percent of what they would have to pay for the houses, as the first payment of the operation, all between last year and 2023. The alleged perpetrators of the scam did not apply for a building permit at the Almuñécar Town Hall, but did place a sign on the ground where “apparently they were going to carry out the urbanisation”. In reality, there was no project and the ownership of the site was found not to correspond to the supposed promoters. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-denuncian-estafa-840000-euros-falsa-promocion-viviendas-almunecar-granada-20231220144200.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Work progresses to transform iconic Costa del Sol nightclub into beach fitness area:
– Disocteca Baluma in La Cala del Moral on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol was renowned for its great nights during from the mid-1980s and throughout the 1990s and now work is progressing to transform the old nightclub into a beach park which is expected to open in 2024.
– Rincón de la Victoria town hall acquired the site at the end of 2022 and a contract to demolish it was put out to tender. However, the council decided that its iconic arch, which overlooks the Mediterranean, will remain standing.
– The project to convert Baluma is back on track after a delay this summer, and a large slide in the form of a castle, as well as outdoor exercise equipment has already been installed. Still to come are an area for weight training, cardio, stretching, bicycles, weights, balance and other gym equipment. Photo: J.R.Cámara. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/work-progresses-transform-iconic-costa-sol-nightclub-20231219103206-nt.html

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Health urges not to start new treatments with Blenrep, a drug against myeloma: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) has asked healthcare professionals not to start new treatments with Blenrep, a drug indicated as monotherapy for multiple myeloma in adult patients, which will no longer be available in the European Union.
– “Our study did not show that patients who received Blenrep live longer without their disease worsening than those who received pomalidomide and dexamethasone,” according to the AEMPS.
– The AEMPS, which reports to the Ministry of Health, specifies that the laboratory that owns the drug will continue to supply Blenrep on a compassionate use basis to patients already receiving the drug. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5200954/0/sanidad-insta-no-iniciar-nuevos-tratamientos-con-blenrep-un-farmaco-contra-mieloma/

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Beware if you use contactless cards/phones at ATMs- a new ‘skimmer’ scam can drain your account: {Translation, summary}
– Payment with contactless cards is not only convenient, it is also considered more secure than the traditional payment method. This is due to the additional difficulty fraudsters face in cloning these cards or duplicating the unique codes generated for each transaction.
– Despite this, fraudsters have developed new tactics to commit fraud. Recently, a video has gone viral in Italy showing the latest technique used by fraudsters to take advantage of people making contactless payments.
– In the video, they show that the contactless payment box of the ATM is actually a housing that sits atop the real mechanism; it contains a small battery, a memory for storing information and a SIM card. {pic} This discovery reveals a newer and more sophisticated technique used by fraudsters to manipulate ATMs. Video Link, no account needed to watch: https://www.tiktok.com/@milanobelladadioofficial/video/7307315443537022241
– With this in mind, it is crucial to be vigilant and check ATMs carefully before making financial transactions. While devices such as ‘insert card’ skimmers are more common, these new innovative tactics can result in the loss of funds in a matter of minutes. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/cuidado-si-pagas-contactless-nueva-estafa-te-puede-dejar-sin-dinero-12100148

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Did you buy a used Spanish guitar in the past month? Former employee of the Cuevas del Almanzora conservatory (Almería) arrested, accused of the theft of 14 guitars: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard has arrested a former employee of the ‘Miguel Caparrós Belmonte’ Professional Conservatory of Music in the municipality of Cuevas de Almanzora (Almería) as the alleged perpetrator of the theft of 14 Spanish guitars and their cases in the center.
– The complaint for the theft of the instruments was filed on November 28 by the director of the music teaching center.
– Civil Guard carefully tracked any indication or clue of this type of guitars on different online sales platforms for second-hand products, and located a Spanish guitar for sale, at a price clearly lower than usual, whose characteristics coincided with those of the stolen guitars.
– Once the perpetrator of the events was identified and located, the Civil Guard proceeded to arrest him for the crime of theft, which allowed the theft of the 14 guitars to be clarified very quickly. Agents in charge of the investigation managed to recover one of the guitars and return it to the music teaching center. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/almeria-00350/noticia-detenido-extrabajador-conservatorio-cuevas-almanzora-almeria-acusado-robo-14-guitarras-20231220125927.html

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More taxes and barriers- the Government will deal two blows to the owners of rental housing in 2024: {Translation}
– Currently, owners of rented accommodation can benefit from a 60% reduction in personal income tax on the income that each owner obtains in the corresponding tax period and which is declared each year as income from real estate capital. In order to qualify for this reduction, the only requirement is that the rented flat is the tenant’s main residence.
– However, the Housing Law, which Sánchez’s government approved last year, included a section that reduced this reduction from 60% to 50%. At the time, neither the Government nor the Treasury specified whether this tax increase for landlords included all rental contracts in force or only new ones, which caused a great stir. Finally, the Tax Agency clarified a few months ago that it affects all rental contracts signed after 1 January 2024. It is worth remembering that this fiscal blow to the small landlord was already included in the draft bill prepared by the Executive in 2021 and that it is now that they have managed to sneak it in.
*The Government’s manipulation*
– However, in the text of the Housing Law, the Government has sold this tax increase as an “improvement in the regulation of the IRPF” as it also contemplates reductions of up to 90% if the landlord meets certain requirements such as lowering prices or renting the flat to young people.
– Therefore, if the owner of the flat signs a contract at the market price (the majority of cases), he or she will pay more personal income tax, although the government prefers to hide this reality. For example, lowering the IRPF reduction from 60% to 50% will mean a hit of more than 240 euros a year in IRPF for an owner with a salary of barely 26,000 euros a year.
*Seasonal rentals, in the spotlight*
– Also with regard to renting, the Ministry of Housing has already created a working group to regulate seasonal rentals. The plan of the department now headed by Isabel Rodriguez.
– Seasonal rentals are those that are determined in the accommodation for specific months, for reasons of work, studies, holiday period (non-tourist) or any other activity. The key to a seasonal rental is that the property is not intended for the tenant’s habitual residence, but rather to cover the need for housing for a specific period of time. This type of contract has been left out of Sánchez’s Housing Law and has taken off like wildfire. So much so, that portals such as Idealista blame this law for having triggered the offer of seasonal rentals by 40% since its approval and for already representing 10% of the total number of flats for rent, while the number of properties for permanent rental has fallen by 12% in the last year, according to their data.
– Other rental companies also confirm the seasonal rental boom and point to other perverse effects on the market. One of the most striking is that, after the approval of the PSOE and Podemos’ Housing Law, which included far-reaching changes to the eviction procedures provided for in the Civil Procedure Law, the distrust and lack of protection of landlords in the face of non-payment has increased so much that some landlords even reject tenants with children for fear that they will be declared “vulnerable” and it will be easier for them to stay in the home without paying.
Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2023-12-20/mas-impuestos-y-barreras-el-gobierno-asestara-dos-golpes-al-propietario-de-vivienda-en-alquiler-en-2024-7080737/

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Unions postpone the start of the Iberia baggage handler strike for this Christmas after announcing that the Government will mediate the conflict: {Translation, summary}
– CCOO and UGT have postponed the start of the strikes that were planned for 29, 30 and 31 December and 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 January in the handling sector (ramp services, baggage, etc.) of the Iberia company. The company, therefore, will not go on strike in the last days of December, but the possibility remains that in the next few days strikes will be announced for the days of January.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5200990/0/los-sindicatos-aplazan-huelga-iberia-para-esta-navidad-tras-anunciar-que-gobierno-mediara-conflicto/

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