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DigameXtra No. 2300 Thursday, June 30th, 2022

On June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 By Naythan

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Concert: Cool & Groovy at Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 1st July from 8.30pm.
To book your table call 952553254 or 609167127.

XIII Alhaurin Rock festival: Friday July 1st 8pm
Parque Los Patos, Alhaurin de la Torre. €5
Acts: Velacruz & Friends, Malave, Stone Nipples, Basileia Revolution, Leeloo Music, Miles y Mas. FB

Weekend Beach Festival- Torre del Mar: Lineup 6-9 July
http://www.weekendbeach.es/

Car Boot/Market: Sunday 3rd July. El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela. Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
Please note: Always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
We take our usual summer break in August, so this Sunday will be the last market until we resume our “back to normal” schedule in September.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria:
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We have a client looking for a 2 or preferably a 3 bedroom property in San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja. Do you have a property there and are thinking of selling? If you do please contact us.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
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Cambrian Restoration And Antiques:
With 50 years of experience in the antiques and restoration business in Europe and the United States, I have worked on a wide range of restoration projects and hold a varied stock of antique furniture, ceramics, rustic items, artwork, rugs, clocks, and many other interesting items, which I aim to sell off in order to retire.
My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Nest of tiled top tables 35€
– Bedroom chair 25€
– 2 Danish chairs 50€ the pair
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Headboard. 70euros. Contact: Sylvia. Competa.
Mobile 44 7970901344
Email: sylviamackintosh@hotmail.com

For Sale: As a lot. Amazon fire, wifi version 5 bought 2 years ago, ideal for small tablet and kindle reading, plus English Tesco tablet, all Spanish platforms are usable on this tablet. 30 euros for the two. Seller: Maureen, Rincon de la Victoria. tf: whatsapp & signal 670377973. Email: moclimo@gmail dot com

For Sale: Sink and tap in good condition! One buy €35. More pics on request.
Mylène. 0031628579841. Alcaucin, near Puente don Manuel
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For Sale: Dining room set, comprising Sideboard, Extendable Dining Table and 8 original chairs with chrome detail, by Danish Designer Ansager Mobler. €350 ono Can be viewed in La Herradura. Christina 687602057 Nerja

For Sale: Samsung 40 inch SMART tv in full working order. Has been replaced by a larger screen size. Euro 70. Can meet at reasonable distance.
3- Hdmi 2- Usb
1- Optical Out 1- Scart In
1- Component In 1- Lan
1- Antenna In 1- Remote
1- Guide In English
Mike- Puente don Manuel
Phone 693817433 email- mzunguoutoppie@gmail.com

Wanted: Watches. Watch collector looking for all types of wrist watches. Swiss made. Japanese. Or any others considered. Send photo and prices to Ernie, Iznate
WhatsApp 616812765 or email: ernestiznate at hotmail dot co dot uk

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation for SPW Construction: We’ve had recourse to SPW – Scott Wilson and his team – on several occasions for various jobs, which have all given us satisfaction beyond expectations.
The first time, was in regard to a problem of rising damp that no less than 3 other so-called professionals attempted to repair, but couldn’t. Scott did the job – over two years ago – the results were brilliant, and haven’t altered since then, damp spots, dark green mold all gone forever.
This time we had to replace our fiberglass swimming pool. Scott arranged for everything: purchase of the new pool; delivery with a special crane; tiling; all materials and labour. It was quite a job, but we were basking in the hot sun and crystal-clear water two days ahead of schedule!
Needless to say, my wife and I highly recommend SPW, which means Scott P. Wilson….we prefer to say: “Some People Work.”
SPW contact: 622 938 440
Paul and Veronique in Competa – 634351754
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Taxi: Hello Digamites, I am looking for recommendations for taxi company I can book in advance to meet family arriving at Malaga airport from England (2 people) and bringing them to our house in Torre del Mar. A return taxi may also be necessary a few days later. Thanks in anticipation Kerry / Torre del Mar
(email kerry.mashford@gmail.com)

Recommendation: The Care Company. I want to recommend The Care Company based in Competa. During the calima I fell and cracked my pelvis and shattered my arm. When I came out of hospital I needed carers and contacted David Zoodashna who was very helpful. He is bilingual and has English and Spanish carers. They provided a wheelchair and all the other things I needed to make life easier. Apart from my personal needs they did the household chores and shopping etc and he acted for me with the health service.
They are all unfailingly cheerful and efficient. For hourly care they cover Axarquia and for full time 24 hour care the whole of Spain. They have been a godsend and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Contact David 657969710
Helen, Canillas de Albaida 629827242

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Consumer Price Index in Spain jumps to 10.2% in June, the highest figure since 1985: Inflation continues to be one of the greatest headaches for the Spanish government. After ending May at 8.7%, four points higher than in April, the Consumer Price Index for June stands at 10.2%, the highest rate since April 1985. The rise in fuel, food and non-alcoholic drinks, and increased charges at hotels, cafés and restaurants are the main cause.
– The figure is higher than all market forecasts and places the economy and the government in an awkward position as the measures taken so far to alleviate the rising cost of living appear to have had no impact on inflation.
– The data for June has been released in advance and does not detail the cost of individual products. However, in May it was obvious how much these had gone up. The price of vegetable oil had risen by nearly 45% compared with a year before, bread was 12.6% more expensive, eggs had gone up by 25% and cereals 16%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/inflation-spain-cpi-20220629112716-nt.html

The pandemic increased poverty to 21.7% of the population, the highest figure in the last five years: The population living below the poverty line last year, with income data from 2020, rose to 21.7%. More than one in five people in Spain. This is the highest figure in the last five years, since 2016, with an increase that, however, is not as pronounced as that which occurred in the last financial crisis. Child poverty increases to 28.9% from 27.4% previously. The rest of the indicators, such as the material shortage or the difficulty in reaching the end of the month, do refer to 2021 and one piece of information stands out above all: the maximum in the historical series of energy poverty last year, with 14.3% of the population in homes that cannot maintain an adequate temperature at home. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-pandemic-increased-poverty-to-21-7-of-the-population-the-highest-figure-in-the-last-five-years/

The PP party criticizes that a minor of 12 years “is prohibited from smoking, drinking and driving” but is now allowed “to proceed with a sex change”: {Translation in full}
– The deputy secretary of Social Policies of the Popular Party, Carmen Navarro, has criticised this Wednesday the new “Trans and LGTBI People’s Rights Law” recently approved by the Government in the Council of Ministers, claiming that the text implies an “absolute lack of protection for minors from the age of 12”.
– “A minor under 18 years of age is prohibited from smoking, drinking and driving, but can go to the Civil Registry and the Gender units to change their sex”, the PP leader denounced in the colloquium ‘Ganas de Orgullo’ organised by Nuevas Generaciones, in which the party’s Secretary of Culture, Jaime de los Santos, and the national president of NNGG, Beatriz Fanjul, also took part.
– According to Navarro, the new draft of the Trans Law “will generate great concern among many parents” and he stressed the responsibility of the public authorities to protect minors “to prevent them from making decisions that cannot be reversed”. “Our party is firmly committed to the protection of minors. The PP believes that the best interests of minors must prevail at all times. And, in this project, this is not effective”, she pointed out.
– The ‘popular’ leader has defended that the PP is “the party of freedom”, which is why it will protect and defend the freedom of “all people, whatever they feel, whoever they love and whoever they love”, according to a press release from the party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo.
– In this context, Navarro reiterated that the PP will continue to “protect and improve the rights of LGTBI people”, while rejecting “any act of hatred, violence, xenophobia or persecution”.
– He also accused Pedro Sánchez’s government of legislating “at the stroke of a holiday (Pride month) and only thinking of taking care of the demands of his most radical partners”, without taking into account the criticisms of the General Council of the Judiciary or waiting for the report of the Council of State on the law promoted by the Ministry of Equality.
– He also assured that the head of the Executive “is only interested in the impact of his announcements and satisfying Podemos in order to preserve the coalition government” and reminded that the Trans Law “does not have the consensus of feminists or the backing of the PSOE” “At least, not of the traditional PSOE prior to Pedro Sánchez”, he clarified.
– Navarro assured that the PP is against gender self-determination “because of the legal insecurity that the sole requirement of one’s own will implies”, without any other procedure and because, in her opinion, “it makes women invisible and is a step backwards in their rights”.
– Finally, she explained that the bill “contains provisions that contradict the fundamental right to equality” contained in article 14 of the Constitution, “generating situations of positive and therefore indirect discrimination of all non-transsexual women”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/PP-polemica-cambio-sexo-permitido-prohibido-beber-fumar_0_1697232559.html

ANDALUCIA

The Board will not be able to guarantee the quality of the service of the Pascual hospitals: {Translation}
– Facua spokesman Jesús Yesa regrets that the Junta de Andalucía has not yet been informed of the terms of the million-dollar agreement signed with Pascual. But he is not surprised, in any case, that it has been extended to include, once again, the San Rafael clinic in Cadiz, because “the PP has not deceived anyone, it has enshrined the privatisation of the public health system because it is its management model”, although he recalls that the PSOE was the party that first signed the contract with this firm.
– Yesa considers that “it will mean a loss of users’ rights because the Regional Ministry of Health does not have a sufficient number of inspectors (it only has three in the province and would need 250) or other means to control the provision of services in Pascual’s hospitals, so this will depend on the will of this company”.
– For this reason, the consumer organisation recommends to users that every time they are treated in one of its centres, “they should demand a report detailing, among other aspects, all the care they have received, as well as duly identifying the doctors who have treated them, indicating their full name, professional category and speciality”.
– Facua also reminds that, in the event of any incident at the time of being treated, at any facility, you should file a complaint. If they do not have a complaint book available, as required by law, immediately call the local police and request assistance.
– Finally, Facua reminds that “despite the Junta’s decision to privatise health care in Cadiz, users have the right to free choice of specialist doctor and hospital”, so that the health centre should inform them of the options available to them without forcing them to go to a private centre in Pascual. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060370/la-junta-no-podra-garantizar-la-calidad-del-servicio-de-los-hospitales-de-pascual/

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar offers night-time hiking trails throughout July and August- “Sende Viernes”: There are no more places for the first outing, on July 1, but the programme runs throughout July and August. Those interested in participating in any outing can register for free using the forms that Playas de Torre del Mar will be posting on their Facebook page . For more information, email actividadesplayasdetorredelmar@gmail.com
Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/29/torre-del-mar-offers-night-time-hiking-trails-throughout-july-and-august/

GRANADA

A tractor-trailer march through Granada in protest at the price of diesel and electricity: {Translation, summary}
– A caravan of tractors, some 400 according to the organisers, began a march through the streets of Granada on Wednesday to protest against the “abusive” prices of fuel and electricity under the slogan “The price of diesel, the ruin of the countryside”.
– The protesters denounce the “exorbitant” rise in agricultural diesel, which is currently at an average of 1.63 euros per litre with peaks of 1.78 at some pumps, as well as the escalation of the electricity bill which has not been contained despite the latest measures taken by the Government. Photo: EuropaPress. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060190/una-tractorada-recorre-granada-en-protesta-por-los-precios-del-gasoil-y-luz/

CORDOBA

Medina Azahara adds a dramatised itinerary to night visits: {Translation}
– The Medina Azahara Archaeological Ensemble, in Cordoba, has added “a new attraction to the usual night visits” to the ancient Caliphate citadel of the tenth century, through the possibility of “enjoying a dramatised itinerary for summer nights on Fridays and Saturdays, between 2 July and 10 September, with two daily shows, between 20.45 and 22.00 hours and from 22.15 to 23.30 hours.
– On this occasion, as reported by the Junta de Andalucía in a note, the dramatised activity will take visitors to the ancient palatine city “on a journey through time around the year 967, during the reign of al-Hakam II, where a chief of the guard, Abu Amir, will accompany and escort us throughout the dramatised visit”.
– The aim of this activity is to “bring to life some of the most emblematic areas of Medina Azahara, where we will be able to meet different characters who will tell us about and show us these places”. In fact, during the tour “visitors will be welcomed by the army general Qasim Ibn Tumlus, in the Upper Basilical Hall, where he will explain the importance of this place as the nerve centre of the administration and military organisation of the Caliphate”.
– The visit will continue afterwards and “a stop will be made at the House of Ja’far, where we will meet the vizier and trusted man of the caliph, who will let us know what his tasks, functions and concerns were”.
– Furthermore, during this unique journey through the Alcazar of the Caliphate city, “as well as enjoying the explanations of our guide Abu Amir, we will have the opportunity to understand the magnitude and importance of Medina Azahara, thanks to our meeting with one of the palace servants, who will tell us about a complex network of essential maintenance tasks, which, in addition to the political and administrative tasks, were carried out in the court of the Caliph”.
– These dramatised night-time visits to Medina Azahara will take place twice a night every Friday and Saturday in July, August and September, in the latter case until the 10th, with an estimated duration of one hour and 15 minutes each and with a limited capacity of 30 people per visit. Participation in this activity is free and open to anyone interested, subject to prior registration, through the ARES Booking System. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060293/medina-azahara-anade-un-itinerario-teatralizado-a-las-visitas-de-noche/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

2-time Wimbledon champ Murray loses to Isner in 2nd round:
Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has in the past, the revered Murray lost in the second round to the 20th-seeded American 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Wednesday night at the All England Club, capping a disappointing afternoon and evening in the grass-court Grand Slam tournament’s main stadium for the locals. Photo: AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-daniil-medvedev-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-sports-0d7377edfe5584a4ca4c2bc5a46d37ee

Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year: Returning to the site of her last singles match, which she had to stop after less than a set because of an injury on June 29, 2021, and seven of her major championships, the 40-year-old Williams came within two points of victory. But she could not finish the job against an opponent making her Wimbledon debut and bowed out with a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) loss to 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France. Photo: AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/wimbledon-sports-europe-serena-williams-iga-swiatek-e7a6757372b72bb74c33a9f9d26e2401

FINANCIAL

The Euribor is close to 1% in June, its highest level in a decade:
– As a result of this increase, the installments of variable mortgages that have to be reviewed with this data will become more expensive again. In the case of an average mortgage of 150,000 euros, for 25 years and interest at Euribor plus 1%, the loan installment will increase by more than 1,400 euros per year.
– The estimates are not at all flattering. The 12-month Euribor will end 2022 this year at 1.90% and will shoot up to 2.20% in 2023, according to the latest Bankinter estimates contained in its strategy report for the third quarter.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-euribor-is-close-to-1-in-june-its-highest-level-in-a-decade/

Regulated natural gas rates rise 10.4% on average as of Friday:
– Natural gas rates (TUR) will rise by an average of 10.4% from July 1, according to the quarterly review carried out by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. This data contrasts with the figures which refer to increases in annual bills of between 6.41% and 8.44%.
-Thus, TUR 1, for annual consumption of less than 5,000 kWh (households that only use natural gas for cooking or heating water), will increase by 9.7%; TUR 2, for annual consumption between 5,000 kWh and 15,000 kWh (in addition to using natural gas for cooking or heating water, they also have heating), 10.4%; and TUR 3, with annual consumption between 15,000 kWh and 50,000 kWh (households with large consumption and businesses), another 11%, according to the prices published today in the BOE.
In the previous review on April 1, rates also went up another 10% on average. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/regulated-natural-gas-rates-rise-10-4-on-average-as-of-friday/

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DigameXtra No. 2299 Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

On June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Naythan

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Torrox Motor Show: 16 & 17 July at “La Granja” Torrox FB

David Sanz, live music: Friday July 1st 8-10pm
Legends Bar, Torre del Mar FB

Jazz On The Coast: 19 – 24 July. 10pm nightly
Parque El Majuelo, Almunecar
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Jam session: At La Cochera in La Herradura. Monday, July 4 at 10:30 p.m. Open to any instrument or style…
45 Paseo Andrés Segovia 18697 La Herradura FB

Concert Tonight- Laura Gallego: Wed 29 June 9pm. In Torre del Mar, on the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente stage.

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Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades- Services available for home, garden and office:
-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 60€, 85€ and 110€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
-Check my website for examples of my work http://nik-of-all-trades.weebly.com/
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Halting Erosion Using Vetiver Grass from Vetiver Spain:
Vetiver Grass is a fast growing non-invasive clumping grass that grows to 2 metres in height. It has a root system that grows to 3-4 metres deep and they are very strong.
The National Geographic Magazine has called them “Roots of Steel”.
Once Vetiver is established it is drought resistant.
We are located in Sayalonga and we can plant all year round but February and March are the best months to plant Vetiver. Vetiver loves the heat of a long summer to get established.
Decomposing Vetiver used as a mulch, improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away as it is a natural insect repellent. It is in the same family as Lemon Grass, which we also carry.
Vetiver also is a nutritious and replenishable animal feed. Horses, cattle, and pigs love it.
We use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive Ornamental hedge.
To see more photos and videos please visit our DATA storage site located at http://www.vetiverspain.org.
This month we have some special offers that include shipping.
For more information or to organize a visit please contact us.
Our retail website: www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Telephone or Whatsapp at (34) 692 288 657
David and Anna
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Gas heater vgc Price 40€
– Ikea book case 80 x 28x 202cms 20€
– Wooden bookcase with drawers 100 x 33 x 207cms Price 75€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
Email: info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: As a lot.
Table and 6 chairs, corner unit with glass cabinet and a double bed with duvet cover excluding headboard €300 but can sell separate. Kathleen, Torrox
Email: aldridgetorroxwebs@hotmail.com

For Sale: 7 Vinyl records from the 60th in best condition, 7€ for one, 40€ for all. Edwin/Competa; Email: boegero at gmx.de

For Sale: As a lot. 8 chairs. 8 cushions. 1 sunbed. 40€
Sue, Colmenar. WhatsApp: 637163461.

For Sale: Roller for swimming pool cover. Excellent condition. Previously used on 8m x 4m pool. End to end measurement: 4.5m
Price: €85. Jane / Cómpeta
Email: Bougainvilla_competa@yahoo.com

For Sale: Chest of drawers, restored pine, chic light green in places. Good condition. 80x113cm. Only 50 Euros
Delivery included if close to Torrox area
Please call Rachel, Torrox on 673709963

For Sale, 2 items:
– Coal scuttle. Circa 1930s oak + brass coal scuttle with original shovel. Water mark on the top but generally in good condition. 35 euro.
– Photo frames. 3 x Marks and Spencer silver coloured/slide in picture photo frames – taken out of original packaging but unused. Small = 3×3 inch, medium= 4×6 inch, large = 7×9 inch. Price labels still in situ – 22 Pounds UK. Price, 7 euros for all three.
Photos sent on request. Buyers to collect from Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo). Brenda, El Penoncillo WhatsApp 711003687
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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COVID

Andalucía adds another 96 Covid patients in hospital and 29 deaths: The region has registered 96 more hospitalised Covid-19 patients since Friday to make a total of 573 while, on the contrary, admissions to intensive care units have dropped by three people to stand at a total of 25. The cumulative incidence rate for the infection in people over 60 in the region has risen to 349, less than half of Spain’s national average. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/covid-infections-andalucia-20220628143417-nt.html

MONKEYPOX

Andalucía confirms 99 active cases of monkeypox virus: Andalucía has this Tuesday, 28 June, a total of 99 active cases of the monkeypox virus, some 20 more than three days ago, and with another 20 more cases under investigation. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/monkeypox-virus-andalucia-20220628150210-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

The dreaded calima is due to return to the south of Spain this week, and temperatures are set to rise: Airborne dust from the Sahara will arrive on Friday and will mainly affect the provinces of Malaga, Granada and Almeria in the Andalucía region – according to State weather agency Aemet. Temperatures are also expected to rise this week with highs of over 35C in many places, but the increase will be progressive rather than excessive, says Aemet. In Seville the maximum temperatures are likely to be slightly higher.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/calima-spain-andalucia20220628181433-nt-20220628182306-nt.html

TORROX

The new football pitch in El Morche will be a large sports complex in an extensive green space: {Translation, summary}
– The plenary session of Torrox Town Council on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to the project for the construction of the new sports park in Santa Rosa which will house the new football pitch in El Morche, which has been demanded by the local residents for decades and is now closer to becoming a reality. The approved document, drawn up by the company Ingeniería Celdrán S.L., envisages the construction of a large sports complex with sports courts, stands, changing rooms and underground car parks, as well as a commercial area, all within an extensive green space. In total, almost 27,000 square metres will be built in two phases, each of which will take 12 months to complete, with an investment of around nine million euros.
– The mayor, Óscar Medina, said that once the plenary has given the go-ahead to the project, the works will go out to tender immediately “because it is time that, despite the obstacles that have been put in our way by the opposition, the coast sees one of its historical demands become a reality and to which I committed myself from day one”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-nuevo-campo-de-futbol-de-el-morche-sera-un-gran-complejo-deportivo-en-un-extenso-pulmon-verde/

NERJA

Manga, CosPlay & Gamers Festival: {Translation} It will take place this coming Saturday 2nd July in the covered pavilion of the Sports City.
– Nerja celebrates the second edition of “Nerja Go!”, the fair dedicated to manga and alternative culture in which attendees can enjoy stands of video games, cosplay, manga, anime and board games, as well as participate in a multitude of activities designed for the whole family.
– The Councillor for Youth, Daniel Rivas, has informed that the event will take place next Saturday, July 2, in the covered pavilion of the Sports City in uninterrupted hours from 11.00 to 21.00 hours, and with an entrance fee of 3 euros.
– Rivas has detailed that those attending will be able to enjoy more than 30 activities that will take place in the different spaces provided. “There will be exhibitions, a shopping area, Artist Alley, and an area for talks and workshops. We will also be visited by the most outstanding cosplayers in the province, and on stage there will be cosplay contests, trivia and musical performances.
– The councillor also detailed that there will be an area dedicated to video games, with the latest developments in the sector, where there will be tournaments with a multitude of prizes and where you can enjoy the experience of virtual reality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/presentado-el-ii-salon-del-manga-y-la-cultura-alternativa-de-nerja/

MALAGA

Extra bus services between some inland villages and the Malaga coast this summer: More bus services are to be laid on by the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium during the summer so people from some inland towns and villages can get to beaches, shopping centres and leisure centres on the coast at Benalmádena, Torremolinos and Malaga. The idea is to encourage them to leave their own vehicle at home and not have to worry about finding somewhere to park or getting stuck in traffic jams.
– The services will run until 8 September, from Alhaurín de la Torre, Álora, Almogía, Cártama, Casabermeja, Mijas Pueblo and Pizarra.
– The seven bus routes for the Malaga metropolitan area and the Guadalhorce valley are: the M-136 Cártama-Alhaurín de la Torre-Plaza Mayor-Los Álamos; the M-140 Cártama-Alhaurín de la Torre-Torremolinos; the M-540 Álora-Pizarra-Plaza Mayor-Playamar; the M-550 Casabermeja-El Palo; the M-552 Colmenar-El Palo; the M-551 Almogía-Plaza Mayor-Playamar and the M-590 Alhaurín el Grande-Fuengirola. Source & Photo: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/summer-buses-costa-del-sol-20220628112102-nt.html

EUROPE

Turkey drops resistance to Sweden and Finland joining NATO: In an eleventh-hour deal, Turkey announced on Tuesday (28 June) it will lift its veto and support the application of Finland and Sweden to join NATO during the alliance’s summit in Madrid. Full article:
https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/turkey-drops-resistance-to-sweden-and-finland-joining-nato/

The Six Easiest Countries for Securing EU Residency: European Union residency comes with a lot of benefits. Not only that a foreign citizen residing in an EU country enjoys the benefits that the country he/she lives in offers, but the same also enjoy the benefits offered by the EU as a bloc. A resident of any of the EU countries, amongst others, is eligible to travel freely throughout the borderless Schengen Area, most often without even having to present documentation when passing from one country to another. Residency in any of the EU countries usually leads to the EU citizenship of that same country. Once one gains citizenship, he/she can then move to any other EU country and settle there.
Full article with country list: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/the-six-easiest-countries-for-securing-eu-residency/

France Planning to Set Up a Border Health Pass Requirement, Leaked Draft Bill Reveals: The French government is planning to put in place a scheme that obliges travellers to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19, recovery from the virus, or negative test results upon arrival at the borders of France, and the same would presumably be valid until the end of March 2023.
– A leaked draft law published by the French media Atlantico, the authenticity of which has later been confirmed by the French Ministry of Health, shows that the country is planning to set up a border scheme through which travellers over the age of 12 reaching the territory of France, Corsica and overseas territories would have to show proof they are immune to COVID-19. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-planning-to-set-up-a-border-health-pass-requirement-leaked-draft-bill-reveals/

USA

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls: Prosecutors said Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial, sexually abused children hundreds of times over more than a decade, and couldn’t have done so without the help of Maxwell, his longtime companion and onetime girlfriend. In December, a jury convicted Maxwell of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges. Prosecutors called Maxwell’s shifting of blame to Epstein “absurd and offensive.”
– U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan, who also imposed a $750,000 fine, said “a very significant sentence is necessary” and that she wanted to send an “unmistakable message” that these kinds of crimes would be punished. Prosecutors had asked the judge to give her 30 to 55 years in prison, while Maxwell’s defense sought a lenient sentence of just five years. Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Photo: ebaumsworld. Full article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-ghislaine-maxwell-sentencing-20220628-uktam5ye5zd57e5sllf2h5isk4-story.html

Top NY Doctor- New COVID Wave Is Starting, With the ‘Worst Version’ of Omicron: The BA.5 subvariant, first seen in South Africa and then Portugal, is considered by some experts to be the “worst version” of omicron seen yet, given its apparent capacity to escape prior immunity and transmit more readily. The BA.5 subvariant of the omicron variant of COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in New York City and fueling a possible sixth wave of the pandemic. Full article: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/top-ny-doctor-new-covid-wave-is-starting-with-the-worst-version-of-omicron/3752858/

TECH

BBVA BANK USER ALERT– New Android Banking Trojan ‘Revive’ Targeting Users of Spanish Financial Services:
(This malware sends you “phishing” emails or messages, pretending to be BBVA, and asks you to install or update their banking app. If you do so, you get infected, and the scammer gets every keystroke you make, including your banking log-in credentials, and will intercept any security codes sent to you for “2 Factor Authentication” log-ins they would need to access your account. You won’t be able to tell the legit app from the fake one. So if you have downloaded and installed the BBVA banking app in the past few months as the result of a prompt you received by email/message, it may be best to do the following. Uninstall it. Then fully shut down and restart. Then run a FULL malware scan with your antivirus app to remove all traces of malware. If you don’t have one installed, install the antivirus app linked below, and use that. Then go visit the BBVA website and download/install a new copy of their app. -Ed.)
– A previously unknown Android banking trojan has been discovered in the wild, targeting users of the Spanish financial services company BBVA. Said to be in its early stages of development, the malware – dubbed Revive by Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy – was first observed on June 15, 2022 and distributed by means of phishing campaigns.
– Revive is mainly engineered to harvest the bank’s login credentials through the use of lookalike pages and facilitate account takeover attacks. It also incorporates a keylogger module to capture keystrokes and the ability to intercept SMS messages received on the infected devices, primarily one-time passwords and 2FA codes sent by the bank.
– “When the victim opens the malicious app for the first time, Revive asks to accept two permissions related to the SMS and phone calls,” the researchers said. “After that, a clone page (of the targeted bank) appears to the user and if the login credentials are inserted, they are sent to the scammers.”
– The findings once again underscore the need to exercise caution when it comes to downloading apps from third-party untrusted sources. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/new-android-banking-trojan-revive.html
Malwarebytes Free AntiVirus for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware

OTHER

World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Results: See full article with many more photos and videos of the event. https://nypost.com/2022/06/27/this-is-the-worlds-ugliest-dog-2/

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DigameXtra No. 2298 Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

On June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Naythan

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Summer BBQ Charity Fundraiser for Botika Centro Cognitivo in Casares: The “Love to Sing Choir” will be raising money for the elderly of Casares on Friday July 8 at the Duquesa Golf Club.
There will be live performances from the choir as well as up and coming local musician Sami James, and Estepona’s Danny Vaughn, the lead singer with Tyketto.
The event runs from 7pm until 10.30 and for €25, guests can enjoy a selection from the barbeque, salads and a free welcome drink.
There will be limited space available so to reserve your place, call Duquesa Golf on 660 566 847, Experience Group on 659 772 448 or Love to Sing on 628 163 977

Viva el Verano 2022- Torrox: July & August Programs.

Mijas “Night of Blues” FREE Concert: Sat, July 9.
Featuring 3 acts: Reverend Shawn Amos (NYC), Malaga band the Gangberries, and the Néstor Pardo Trio.
The event will be held at the Miguel González Berral Open-Air Auditorium in Mijas Pueblo with a capacity of 1,240 people and it will not be necessary to book tickets in advance as entry will be free until capacity is reached. Info 952 589 034

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Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Peunte Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.
UK: 0044 7846672013
Spain: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com ; FB Link
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SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
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Mobile hairdresser: Hi, my name is Jenny and I’d like to introduce myself. I am a fully qualified mobile hairdresser with over 13 years experience, fully legal and up to date with current Covid-19 regulations. Covering Torrox and surrounding areas. WhatsApp, private message or call for an appointment in your own home or chat about what you would like. Tel or WhatsApp 622 690 133,
Email jmainwood01 @ gmail dot com (no spaces) or go to my Facebook page. Jenny, Torrox

Men With Vans: You’ve heard of a Man with a Van, now meet Men with Vans. For all your local removal needs we have men and vans at your disposal. Whether you are moving home or need a single item moving, then we can help.
House clearance, Garage clearance and rubbish removals. IKEA, Bricomart and Leroy Merlin runs, we can even assemble your flatpacks. Give us a call.
Need something from one of the big stores in Malaga? Give us a call and leave it to us to deliver to your door.
Prices from 25 euros an hour.
Call or Whatsapp John on 622 067 357 or visit our Facebook page.
Based in Nerja and Torrox, we operate throughout Andalusia.
Men With Vans: John 622 067 357

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
Beautiful canvas pictures
– photo 1 60 x 72cms 15€
– Photo 2 with gold frame 45 x 42cms 10€
– Photo 3 77 x 68 cms 20€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 4 drawer chest freezer in very good condition, made by Schneider. 70 euros o n o. Can be seen and collected in La Herradura.
Christina / Nerja 687602057

For Sale: Philips HD 922X Air Fryer. Oil free fryer, black, Rapid Air technology, adjustable time and temperature control for frying, toasting, roasting and even baking. In good working order. Damaged corner cosmetic only, doesn’t affect performance. Price €25. Buyer collects. Contact Steve in El Morche on 620056188 or WhatsApp and email: agentthommo@icloud.com

For Sale, 3 items: Fishing Equipment
– Abu Garcia fishermans belt – €6 ono
– Landing net – €5 ono
– Assorted floats and hooks plus weigher – €8 ono
Contact John (Torrox) 678933805 also on WhatsApp
johnsheena01 at hotmail dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
– 2 Headboards size single €25
– Headboard. Brass coloured and porcelain. €20, 1.6 metre wide. €20
– Mirrors matching to headboards €35.
Jean, Viñuela. 0044 07507250546
J.kingsleymonks@btinternet.com

For Sale, 2 items:
– LG DVD Micro Home Cinema System. Model FFH-DV 25 AD
Complete with remote control & manual. 50 Euros
– TV cabinet with swivel top & interior shelf. Complete with
a) MEDION 19 inch television with built in DVD player. With remote
control & manual.
b) JVC Micro Component System. Model UX-A4( B/GI/EN). With remote control & manual. 120 Euros. Could be willing to split.
All in good condition. Sancia, Arenas Campo
Email sanciadanks@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale: Various wine and port glasses, 14. Waterford crystal seconds therefore not marked but in perfect condition 50€ ono
Pick up or deliver in Nerja area. Karen, Nerja
Email: kyoung2016@icloud.com

FREE: Jars. I have a number of various clean jam jars free to anyone who would like to collect in Nerja. Karen, Nerja; Email: Kyoung2016@icloud.com

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Hauliers vote against a new strike for the time being: The result of the vote by associations of haulage firms linked to the group (Plataforma para la Defensa del Sector del Transporte) that called the strike last March, was 41 per cent in favour and 45 per cent against, with 14% abstentions.
Hauliers, therefore, favour further negotiations with the government, before potentially throwing part of the distribution sector into turmoil as they did in March. They are now waiting for the government to respond to their requests to apply the food chain law which prevents them working at a loss, which is the sector’s greatest problem. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/hauliers-vote-call-20220627134837-nt.html

GRANADA

Infoca works on a fire in Lanjarón: {Translation} Infoca firefighters are working on Monday to extinguish a fire that broke out in the municipality of Lanjarón (Granada) at around 11.00 a.m. and for which two aerial vehicles were initially used, which have now been withdrawn from the area, where work continues with ground vehicles. Initially, two ground loading aircraft, a transport and extinguishing helicopter, a fire-fighting vehicle, an operations technician, an environmental agent and two groups of forest firefighters were deployed to the area. The favourable evolution of the fire has now allowed the withdrawal of the aerial means and at present nine forest firefighters, a fire engine and an environmental agent are working on the ground. Photo: EuropaPress. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1059631/el-infoca-trabaja-en-un-incendio-en-lanjaron/

EUROPE

NATO to grow high-readiness forces to 300,000, ‘biggest overhaul’ since Cold War: In the largest military buildup since the Cold War, NATO plans to boost its high-readiness forces to 300,000 in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made the announcement Monday, one day before U.S. President Joe Biden heads to a NATO summit in Madrid.
– The NATO summit will be “transformative, with many important decisions, including on a new strategic concept for a new security reality, a fundamental shift in NATO’s deterrence and defense, and support to Ukraine now and for the future,” Stoltenberg said Monday.
– The NATO chief also announced plans to shore up NATO’s eastern flank nearer Russia by boosting NATO’s quick-response forces by 650%. The force would grow from 40,000 to 300,000 as part of the “biggest overhaul of our collective defense and deterrence since the Cold War.” Photo: Paul Hanna/UPI. Full article: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2022/06/27/belgium-NATO-high-readiness-troops-buildup/5031656350009/

TRAVEL NEWS

Fears of chaos at Malaga Airport this weekend as strikes coincide: The next round of strikes by Ryanair cabin crew, which have been scheduled for Thursday 30 June, Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July, will coincide with those called by cabin crew who work for EasyJet in Spain, which is another of the busiest airlines on the Costa del Sol. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/fears-chaos-malaga-20220627165329-nt.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

US Open champion, British Emma Raducanu, beat Alison van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to the delight of a partisan crowd on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. Photo:AP

TECH

Italy Data Protection Authority Warns Websites Against Use of Google Analytics:
– Following the footsteps of Austria and France, the Italian Data Protection Authority has become the latest regulator to find the use of Google Analytics to be non-compliant with E.U. data protection regulations.
– The Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, in a press release published last week, called out a local web publisher for using the widely used analytics tool in a manner that allowed key bits of users’ personal data to be illegally transferred to the U.S. without necessary safeguards. This data includes interactions of users with the websites, the individual pages visited, IP addresses of the devices used to access the websites, browser specifics, details related to the device’s operating system, screen resolution, and the selected language, as well as the date and time of the visits.
– Earlier this month, the French data protection watchdog, the CNIL, issued updated guidance over the use of Google Analytics, reiterating the practice as illegal under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws and giving affected organizations a period of one month to comply. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/italy-data-protection-authority-warns.html

FINANCIAL

Who can collect the new aid of 200 euros announced by the Spanish Government?: This Monday the decree / law was approved to offer the aid of 200 euros to individuals with low income and assets. The measure was announced this Saturday and has the objective of alleviating the effects of the price increase caused by the energy crisis derived from the invasion of Ukraine.
– Those people who in 2021 had an income of less than 14,000 euros per year, and had assets of less than 43,196.40 euros per year, will be able to benefit from it. Income will be calculated per household, so the sum of the residents’ income must not exceed the established limits in the BOE. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/who-can-collect-the-new-aid-of-200-euros-announced-by-the-government/

OTHER

BONEHEAD AWARD- The school where boys can wear skirts – but not shorts: Parents have hit out at new school uniform rules which mean that in hot weather boys can wear skirts – but not shorts. The changes in policy at Wymondham High Academy follow complaints from families that boys were being forced to wear trousers during the summer term, when temperatures can soar.
– The school agreed to review the regulations, but rather than permitting shorts it introduced a ‘gender neutral’ policy, permitting boys and girls to wear trousers or skirts – and neither to wear shorts. Jonathan Rockey, the school’s headteacher, defended the new policy as “something we are very proud of” and said it had involved consultation with families.
– The new uniform policy, triggered by the previous complaints, was introduced after more than 400 parents took part in a survey, with a large number calling for a ‘summer uniform’ to be introduced.
– However, the exercise to date produced has just two changes – allowing boys and girls to wear trousers or skirts, and requiring girls to wear ties as well as boys. Photo: Denise Bradley. Full article: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/wymondham-high-academy-school-uniform-policy-9096714

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DigameXtra No. 2297 Monday, June 27th, 2022

On June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices.
***Trips***
July
– 22nd – Day trip to Cadiz with Guide €35pp. Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, with archaeological remains dating to the 12th century BC, was founded by the Phoenicians. It has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. It is also the site of the University of Cádiz.
– 22nd – Evening concert in Fuengirola – a Queen Tribute. Price 33€pp includes entry to the show, coach fare and drivers gratuity. Show starts at 21:00 hours
– 29th – Trip to the Biopark in Fuengirola €32.50pp includes €18pp entry to the park
August
– 15th – Evening trip for the Fireworks in Almunecar €12pp
– 25th – (Thursday) Trip to the Lobo Park in Antequera with guided tour and a late lunch at the lakes at El Chorro. Price €25pp but does not include lunch.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page.

Bio Beach Club- El Morche:
– Have you ever enjoyed the luxury of tasting a freshly homemade pesto sauce? If you like mild sauces, this one may not be for you! But if you delight in a spirited but subtle explosion of garlic, parsley, and pine nuts, then you are in for a treat; you need to try The Bio Beach Restaurant’s delectable one. As wine connoisseurs will describe a vintage wine, I dare affirm that the bouquet of this emerald combination is absolutely irresistible; it’s a must-try! If really hungry, you may opt for the pesto Tallarines del Mar, the main course with fresh and fragrant seafood. Should you prefer a lighter bite, try a delish tapa to be shared with friends by selecting the Tostadas verdes complemented with mozzarella and creamy fresh avocado, resting on a bed of crunchy greens. See the radiant dish attached.
– The Bio Beach lectures are taking a pause for the summer. We’ll resume in September with a food presentation on Wed. Sept. 14th at 11am. These programmes are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/) and these social, educational, and stimulating mornings are presented in an effort to attract more members.
– Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. We look forward to seeing you there! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Meson La Terraza- Torrox Pueblo: Have you already visited our restaurant Meson La Terraza in Torrox Pueblo? We are located in Calle Baja. From our lovely terrace you have the most amazing mountain views. Our menu is small and mostly (but not exclusively) Belgian oriented.
We open Monday to Saturday from 7 to 11 PM. We hope to welcome you soon!
Email: vincedv vo AT hotmail D0T com

Money Makers: At Dona Julia Golf Club 1st July
Finalists In “the Voice Spain”
Finalists In Andalucia’s Got Talent
Your evening includes your own private pre booked table, a three course dinner, all the wine, beer and soft drinks you can enjoy during the evening, a great show and plenty of room to dance. Address- Autovía A-7, km 146, 29690 Casares, Málaga
All included €28 Booking Is Essential. To book email Colin@jivespain.com FB

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell: Sat, Aug 6th.
Performing all their greatest hits (incl. Red Red Wine & Kingston Town) live at the Marbella Arena. Tickets from €30 at http://www.rocklounge.com
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Services Wanted/Offered

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

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
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– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria: Personal tailor-made real estate.
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We are hosting an ‘Open house’ at this beautiful independent villa which we are currently advertising for sale.
Date: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Time: 1800 hrs to 2100 hrs
Location: Calle Almadrabas 9, Urb El Cañuelo, Chilches, 29790
Price: €500,000
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At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Castillan chest of drawers Natural & yute
Waxed Measurements 90 x 36 x 77cms Price 110€
– Natural & yute Castillan occasional table with solid wooden top Measurements 50 x 32 x 54cms Price 55€
– Castillan hallway unit Yute & Natural Measurements
90 x 31 x 74cms Price 125€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 2x Reclining sun loungers. Bought from La Casa 3 months ago. As new. €40 the pair. Barry, Torrox Costa. Collection only.
Telephone 44 7505667224 WhatsApp
Email: bazza dot cottam at gmail dot com

For Sale: K’Archer Pressure washer with floor cleaning attachment, it is in working order, we just bought a more powerful one. 25€ is the price & buyer to collect. If you come to collect it I will set it up & show you it working.
Contact John, Cómpeta on 653111189 (WhatsApp) or
Email: johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com

For Sale: Tronic fan in good working order 50cm wide x 54cm high 15 euros. Please contact Ali or Suzie, Algarrobo Costa on
0044 (0)7811611844 inc WhatsApp or
Email: Suzie Lawes at bt internet dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
– 90 cm step ladder (4 steps) see photo. Very good condition. 25 euro.
– Gyroscopic shoe rack brand new, still boxed see photo (2 for sale) surplus to requirements. Height 240 cm extending to 280 cm if required, with 31.5 cm circumference. 25 euro each or 45 euro for both.
– Vegetable rack. Height 55 cm x width 30 cm x depth 34 cm. Three drawers. See photo. 15 euro.
All items available in the Velez Malaga area. Keith / Vélez Malaga
Please contact Keith at mobile 693107206
keithrocksue AT gmail dot com

For Sale: Kids Quad. Genuine Suzuki LT50 1997, 2nd generation with the added front weight for safety. Straight gasoline with separate oiltank. Pullchord starter. Very good condition for age. No rust, Nice bodywork, ridden very little. Sale due no use / just taking up space. Starts and drives perfect. Original Owners / Service manual as PDF file. Unrestricted – 35 km/h plus – Will easily take a grown up m/f but not advised. Speed can be adjusted / set by screw at handlebar for less speed depending of drivers age. Also a safety / cut-off chord/fall of chord. 375 Euro / Very Cheep. Regards Erik, Competa
Email: edcprivat@gmail.com

For Sale (reduced): Ikea Brimnes Day-bed. 18 months old; immaculate condition. Space saving sofa, with storage drawers; easily converts to a very comfortable double or single bed, with mattress protectors. Can send photos. (407€ new) 195€ ono.
Collection only. Claire, Mezquitilla, Algarrobo Costa.
Email: clairee_tomkins@hotmail.com
Photo Credit: https://www.ikea.com/es/en/p/brimnes-day-bed-w-2-drawers-2-mattresses-black-agotnes-firm-s49427058/

News & Articles

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SPAIN

The BOE publishes the new package of anti-crisis measures approved by the government: {Translation} 26/06/2022 11:02
– The Official State Gazette (BOE) has published this Sunday the royal decree-law adopting and extending the measures to respond to the economic and social consequences of the war in Ukraine, to deal with situations of vulnerability and for the recovery of the island of La Palma.
– The royal decree-law will come into force on Monday, and will run until 31 December.
– With regard to the reduction in the price of the transport season ticket, from 1 September a 50% reduction in the price of monthly season tickets will be established for state companies, such as Renfe, and 30% for regional and local companies, although the royal decree-law specifies that this is a voluntary discount for autonomous communities and local councils, as they are the ones that have the powers. The Autonomous Regions and local authorities that decide to implement this rebate will be able to collect the aid, estimated at 200 million euros in total. They can also extend the 30% discount to 50% if they so wish, but they must make up the difference with their own resources. For these subsidies, the return ticket is excluded. In addition, in the case of annual travel passes purchased prior to the entry into force of the royal decree, the competent administration may decide whether to set up a system to allow the user to receive a refund of the proportional part corresponding to 30% of the four-month period.
– The BOE also includes a 15% increase in non-contributory retirement and disability pensions, which means an increase of 60 euros per month (360 euros by the end of the year). It also details the maintenance of the 15% increase in the Minimum Vital Income approved in March.
200-EURO CHEQUE
– With regard to the 200-euro cheque for people living in households with incomes of less than 14,000 euros, the royal decree-law specifies that it may be applied for by wage earners, the self-employed and the unemployed, but not by pensioners or beneficiaries of the IMV. It also indicates that the income of less than 14,000 euros must correspond to the sum of the members of the cohabitation unit, which will be made up of the people who were living with the applicant on 1 January 2022 with a relationship of kinship or family, or foster family up to the third degree from two years earlier. For this aid, it is also a requirement that the assets of the cohabitation unit do not exceed 43,196.4 euros, without taking into account the habitual residence. The aid, which will be managed by the Tax Agency, can be applied for until 30 September. According to government estimates, it could benefit 2.7 million people.
LOWERING OF VAT ON ELECTRICITY
– On the other hand, VAT on electricity bills will be reduced from 10% to 5%, which will be applied to consumers, companies or individuals, with a contracted power of up to 10 kilowatts. It will also remain at 5% until the end of the year, as long as the price on the wholesale market remains above 45 euros per megawatt/hour. Thus, if it falls below this amount, the reduction will cease to apply in general, but will be maintained for severely vulnerable users and those at risk of exclusion.
– In addition, the royal decree-law includes an extension of the measure consisting of the application of the 0.5% tax rate on the Special Tax on Electricity, and the extension of the temporary suspension of the Tax on the value of electricity production.
– In the area of fuels, the reduction of 20 cents per litre of fuel is also maintained until the end of the year. The price of a cylinder of butane, which after the latest revision is now 19.55 euros, has also been frozen.
– With the aim of reinforcing protection for the most vulnerable groups, the prohibition on suspending the energy supply, the cap on rent increases and the fact that the increase in energy costs cannot be grounds for dismissal in companies that depend on the Administration are maintained.
– Similarly, the deferral of Social Security contributions is extended to September, direct aid to the gas-intensive industry is approved, drought aid is extended and aid is extended to those affected by the eruption of the ‘Cumbre Vieja’ volcano. In addition, the reduced VAT rate of 4% on surgical masks was extended. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-boe-publica-nuevo-paquete-medidas-anticrisis-aprobado-gobierno-20220626110236.html

Transport Strike UPDATE- Self-employed hauliers divided over strike action from 4 July: {Translation} 26-06-2022 20:00
– The National Platform in Defence of Transport had called this morning its assemblies all over Spain to decide whether to resume the sector’s strikes on 4 July. The overall result of the votes has not been made public, although it is closer than expected, according to some results that are already known. The hauliers from Extremadura, for example, voted to resume the stoppages on 4 July if the Ministry of Transport does not comply with what has been agreed, especially with the inclusion by law of the prohibition of working at a loss before the end of this month. In this case the “yes” to strike was overwhelming: 96 votes in favour and 10 against.
– In the case of the Aragonese delegation, like the Asturian delegation, the almost unanimous decision was not to stop the trucks “for the moment” until it is seen if the Ministry of Transport complies with the agreement. In Andalusia, there was total division: Jaén and Cádiz, in favour of “yes”, and “no” in Córdoba and Sevilla Sur, according to Canal Sur.
– In Galicia, 80% of Lugo hauliers voted in favour of resuming the strike they suspended on 2 April.
– The trickle of results leaves all options open regarding the possible reactivation of the road transport strike that was suspended in April. However, the votes were more of a threat, because the hauliers themselves left a last loophole open until Thursday 30 June. Manuel Espinosa, the Cadiz delegate of the Plataforma de Transportistas, assured that it is almost better not to work and that they no longer trust the government. The fact that there is a margin until Thursday has led several assemblies to delay their decision until Thursday. The spokesman for the Aragonese platform, Emilio Seco, explained. “Before we were treated as criminals and terrorists, and now we have a seat at the dialogue table,” he said during the assembly.
– The platform, which acts outside the majority employers’ organisation, the National Transport Committee, which they accuse of being made up of “the managers of the big transport operators, who are mainly to blame for the situations of economic and labour abuse”, asks the Executive to “take responsibility so that it acts urgently and avoids the collapse that will necessarily occur in the transport sector”. After the meeting on the 16th at the Ministry, the Platform’s board of directors explained that, given the lack of knowledge of the exact date on which the law that will allow them to work without losses will be ready, “it is impossible for us to consider maintaining our activity in the coming months”. Photo: Jesus G. Feria/ La Razón. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/20220626/3fbkqdgfn5fxhpzwbbymt6vkkq.html

These are the cheapest hours of electricity this Monday, June 27:
– The electricity price for customers who have the regulated rate linked to the wholesale market, will rise 11.7% on Monday compared to this Sunday, up to 188.78 euros per megawatt hour (MWh).
– Peak and off-peak hours, the cheapest: from 4 pm to 5 pm 0.23766 €/kWh. The most expensive: from 4 pm to 5 pm 0.36886 €/kWh.
– Compared to a year ago, the price of electricity for customers of the regulated rate for this Monday is 118% more than the 86 euros/MWh that the pool marked on average at that time.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/these-are-the-cheapest-hours-of-electricity-this-monday-june-27/

Editor’s Note: Madrid was flooded with various protests this weekend. Far too much for me to cover here. While things are calm down here, it’s easy to forget that in the north things are shaping up for a hot protest season. Here’s the short list.
– Anti-NATO march through Madrid for peace and against militarisation: {Translation, summary} 26/06/2022 16:27
Several thousand people – 2,200 according to the Government Delegation and 30,000 according to the organisation – from a large number of different left-wing groups marched through Madrid this lunchtime to protest against NATO, on the eve of the summit of the Atlantic alliance in the Spanish capital. Under the slogan ‘ ‘No a las guerras. No a la NATO. Por la paz.’ (No to wars. No to NATO. For peace), the procession travelled the route between Atocha and Plaza de España, reviving the chants of the demonstrations of the 1980s against the military organisation, such as “bases out”, without any incidents occurring.
Source, Spain: https://www.eldiario.es/politica/marcha-otan-paz-recorre-madrid-horas-cumbre_1_9119801.html
– There were thousands of protestors at an anti-abortion demonstration, encouraged by the US Supreme Court decision this week overturning the 50yr old abortion rights laws. (https://spainsnews.com/the-ultra-catholic-right-protests-in-madrid-against-the-abortion-law-enough-is-enough/)
– Hundreds of people join demonstration in Madrid against the immigration policies after the deaths of Melilla fence hoppers. (Spanish, https://www.eldiario.es/desalambre/centenares-personas-manifiestan-madrid-politicas-migratorias-muertes-melilla_1_9120145.html)

TORROX

Torrox Summer Bus Schedule has started: Click to enlarge. Source: FB

MALAGA

Extinguished- the fire of Pujerra that burned nearly 5,000 acres after almost three weeks: {Translation, summary} After almost three weeks, this Sunday evening, at 20:00 hours, the Infoca has extinguished the Pujerra fire that has devastated almost 5,000 hectares and in which around 3,500 professionals have participated. Although it has been extinguished, the troops will continue to work and must “observe within the hectares affected, which areas have been saved from the fire,” as reported by the Infoca. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/extinguido-incendio-Pujerra-hectareas_0_1696331237.html

Malaga is the city most affected by the strike of Ryanair, with 20 flights cancelled on the third day: {Translation} 26/06/2022 17:53
– Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is the airport most affected this Sunday by the Ryanair strike, with a total of 20 flights cancelled to or from this base, and up to six delayed departures.
– As reported by USO, the third day of strike by Ryanair cabin crew (TCP) has left, for the moment, 42 flights cancelled with arrival or departure at the Spanish airports where the airline operates, and a total of 58 departures have been delayed.
– The unions USO and Sitcpla called this strike for 24, 25, 26 and 30 June and 1 and 2 July, at the airline’s ten bases in Spain – Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Girona, Santiago de Compostela, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca.
Delayed flights
– Thus, of the 42 cancellations this Saturday, ten of them were departing from Malaga airport and another ten had their destination in the capital of Malaga. Here, in addition, six flights were delayed.
– In Andalusia, Seville airport has also been affected this Sunday, but to a lesser extent, as there are no cancellations and only six delayed departures, according to the latest data provided by the union.
– Malaga airport, together with Barcelona El Prat and Palma de Mallorca, is the most affected airport in the strike, which also coincides with strikes in Portugal, Belgium and France.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-malaga-ciudad-mas-afectada-huelga-ryanair-20-vuelos-cancelados-tercera-jornada-202206261429_noticia.html

TECH

The top 10 electric cars in terms of range: Here are the top 10 electric cars currently available, based on the official range, as claimed by their manufacturers. Here are a few, see full article for complete list.
2. Mercedes-EQE – 660km. Starting from €87,480, the spacious EQE has a massive 90kW battery and a single electric motor on the rear axle with 288bhp, and it can reach 80% capacity with a half-hour charge.
3. Tesla Model S – 652km. Starting from €90,990, the entry version of the luxury electric saloon Model S is due to be upgraded next year, but until then the latest model will go 0-100kmh in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed 250kmh.
5. Ford Mustang Mach-E – 610km. Starting from €64,792 in Ireland, Ford’s electric SUV can hit 100kmh in 3.7 seconds and has a range of 119km from just 10 minutes charging. The extended range version, which offers four-wheel drive has a 91kW battery.
7. BMW i4 – 589km. Starting from €65,505, BMW’s first electric Gran Coupé, available since March, is equipped with fifth-generation eDrive technology and a 400kw battery. The car can reach 80% charge in 34 minutes and reach 0-100kmh in 5.7 seconds.
10. Volkswagen ID.3 – 415km. Available from €40,587 with the SEAI grant and VRT rebate, the VW’s Golf-sized ID.3 hatchback has a 77kW battery and can go 0-100kmh in 7.9 seconds, and its is the German automakers’s first dedicated electric model. Full article: https://businessplus.ie/motoring/top-10-electric-cars/

OTHER

Irish Archaeologist Identifies Over 3,000-Year-Old Bronze-Age Fortress in Galway Park:
– An archaeologist in Galway, Ireland, discovered a large Bronze Age fortress on a limestone table, surrounded by seasonal lakes, at Coole Park, Ireland, earlier this week, according to television and radio broadcaster RTÉ. The site was previously known, but its antiquity has been in question until now. Coole Park, the land on which the fortress sits, is currently a nature preserve. The turloughs, or seasonal lakes, are unique to areas of Ireland west of the River Shannon.
– The fortress, dating between 800 and 1200 BCE, is unique in its use of turloughs, which would have drained and filled with water based on the weather and time of year. These turloughs would have been used strategically as a defense mechanism against outside invaders. At roughly 1,312 by 328 feet, the structure could have housed a couple hundred people at any given time. Photo: RTÉNews. Full article: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/bronze-age-fortress-coole-park-ireland-1234632707/

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DigameXtra No. 2296 – WEEKEND EDITION – Saturday, June 25th, 2022

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Trapiche Market: Open from 09:30 hrs -13:30 hrs every Tuesday.
The market is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; lights & ornaments for the home & garden; hand-painted. Andalucian tiles & ceramics; handmade cards & embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork & photography; fresh fruit & veg, micro-greens; pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
Have a chair massage with Alex, view houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Are you a beautician, hair-dresser, nail specialist or offer a similar service?
Do you have unique or unusual items for sale?
If you do and are interested in a place at Trapiche market every Tuesday please contact Anita.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164
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Vélez-Málaga is celebrating the XXXI International Festival of Guitar, July 1st thru 3rd:
– Vélez-Málaga is hosting a new edition of the ‘International Guitar Festival City of Vélez-Málaga’, and that will take place from 1 to 3 July, with concerts that will be held starting at 21.30 hours in different scenarios of the city as the Cloister of San Francisco, Muvel and Palacio de Beniel. The entrance is free until capacity is full.
-The festival will start on Friday, July 1 in the Cloister of San Francisco with a great show, ‘Root Soul’, performed by Carlos Piñana.
-On Saturday, July 2, the guitar concert ‘From Aranjuez to the Alhambra’ by the great guitarist David Eres Brun, will take place at MUVEL.
-Finally, on Sunday, July 3, the ‘Classical Guitar Recital’ will take place at the Beniel Palace, by Javier García, a Malaga native considered by international critics to be one of the most outstanding and important guitarists of his generation.
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Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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Malagalingo Spanish School: Do you have any teenagers who want to improve their Spanish & make some new friends?
SPANISH Summer Course for TEENS
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Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa.
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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.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Bedroom chair 25€
– 2 matching wrought iron high stools 70€ the pair
– Folding plastic table with matching chairs 35€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 4 piece black Rattan garden suite. Natural, not plastic.
Sofa for 2, 2 chairs, coffee table. Beige cushions and pillows, wooden frame. Used, good, sound condition.
Sofa 155cm W, 93cm D, 75cm H (La x An x Al)
Chairs 96cm W, 93cm D, 75cm H
Table 134cm W, 70cm D, 30cm H
€350, buyer collects. Richard / Puente don Manuel
Tel 711008418, Email richard@rflower.net
Location w3w= cantero.operando.tengo

For Sale: Car Cameras. As new car HD front and rear loop record cameras via car mirror with 32gb sd card. 55 euros, no offers.
Ring Pete / Canillas de Albaida 669507334 or
Email: petemoyle at hotmail.co.uk

For Sale, 3 lots:
– 5 Golf Clubs. 2 woods (Progen 12.5 degree ladies driver +
Titleist 14.5 degree graphite shaft) & 3 irons (Calloway Big Bertha 7 iron + Ping 9 iron + Cleveland 44 degree wedge)
15€ (only 3€ per club)
– ‘Dunlop Tour’ Golf Clubs. 2 woods (3 & 5) & 6 irons (5,7,8,9, pitching wedge & sand wedge). Irons Cavity back for ‘maximum forgiveness’. 30€ ono a real bargain
– 3 Big Bertha Woods. 9.5 degree firm flex, 11.5 degree steel head 111 regular flex, 10 degree Big Bertha PLUS firm flex. 15€ for the lot or will separate.
Avis, Algarrobo. Whatsapp +44 7881554446
Avis.clay AT hotmail D0T com
Will meet anywhere within reason.

For Sale, 2 items:
– Nice round table, 80 cm diam. 50 euros.
– Audio System Medion Life #MD44088. only used a few times. Bluetooth, CD/MP3, Radio, DAB+/PLL, USB. Bought under 3 months ago for 70 eur, selling with original receipt for 35 euros.
Jane, Torrox campo. Whatsapp: 630837394
Can deliver to convenient place.

For Sale (reduced): Telescope. Starsense Explorer Lt 70az Smartphone App-enabled Refractor Telescope. Excellent condition. Please see link below for full details and description. Original packaging and registration codes included, €110.00. Please contact Adrian, located near Canillas de Aceituno.
WhatsApp/ mobile +44 7811466234 or
Email: aideydessent@mac.com.
https://www.celestron.com/products/starsense-explorer-lt-70az

Wanted: Fridge. Looking for a small to medium sized fridge for occasional use that can be delivered as i don’t have transport. Must be in good condition. Thank you. Brenda – El Penoncillo. WhatsApp 711003687 or
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

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COVID

Covid Spain- Spain has 68,186 cases and 195 deaths with COVID-19, while the incidence in the elderly has risen by 100 points: {Translation, summary} 24Jun22
– The autonomous communities have notified the Ministry of Health of 68,186 new cases of COVID-19 this Friday, compared to 48,272 on the same day last week, of which 33,664 have occurred in people over 60 years of age.
– The incidence in the over-60s stands at 755.71 in the last 14 days per 100,000, up from 653.25 on Tuesday. In the past two weeks, a total of 93,089 positives have been recorded in this age group.
-This Friday’s report added 195 new deaths, compared to 243 last Friday.
– Currently, there are 8,205 COVID-19 positive patients admitted throughout Spain (7,793 on Tuesday) and 388 in ICU (361 on Tuesday). The occupancy rate for coronavirus-positive beds stands at 6.67 per cent (6.35 per cent on Tuesday) and in ICUs at 4.38 per cent (4.07 per cent on Tuesday). Source, Spaish: https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-espana-suma-68186-casos-195-muertes-covid-19-mientras-incidencia-mayores-sube-100-puntos-20220624151907.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia falls below 500 hospitalised and has 29 deaths: {Translation, 1st 4 paragraphs} 24/06/2022 16:44
– Andalusia has registered a total of 5,009 new cases of coronavirus since Tuesday – 978 more than those counted three days ago – of which 2,370 have occurred in people over 60, bringing the total number of infections in Andalusia since the start of the pandemic to 1,537,053. The number of deaths has risen to 29, compared to 33 in the last report.
– Andalusia has recorded 41 fewer hospital admissions this Friday than last Tuesday, when 518 were recorded, to 477, while admissions to intensive care units have increased by one person to 28.
– By provinces, Seville recorded 96 hospitalised patients, of which six are in ICU, the same figures as in Malaga. They are followed by Cádiz with 67, three in ICU; Granada with 66 hospitalised, two in ICU; Jaén with 61, eight in ICU; Almería with 33, and none in ICU; Córdoba with 31, three in ICU; and Huelva with 27, also none in intensive care units.
– Regarding the current average incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, this has risen to 309.74 points per 100,000 inhabitants, 41.2 points more than three days ago. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

Covid Malaga- Rebound of spread of Covid in Malaga, with 1,196 cases: {Translation} 24 Junio, 2022 16:58
– The province of Malaga has registered 1,196 cases of Covid in the last three days, according to data provided on Friday by the Ministry of Health of the Andalusian Regional Government. This is almost a quarter of all the infections detected in the region in recent days.
– Specifically, Andalusia has registered 5,009 cases of Covid and 29 deaths from the disease since last Tuesday (from that day to Friday of last week there were 4,031 cases and 33 deaths). The highest number of positives has been diagnosed in the province of Malaga (1,196), followed by Granada, with 876.
– The good news in this case is that in the province of Malaga there have been no deaths from the coronavirus in the last three days, so the figure remains at 2,483 since the pandemic began more than two years ago.
– On the other hand, the number of Covid patients hospitalised in Malaga has fallen by three since last Tuesday. Thus, from 99 admitted with SARS-CoV2, the number has gone down to the current 96, of which six (+1) are in the Intensive Care Units (ICU).
– In addition, since last Tuesday there have been 51 new hospitalised patients, an increase compared to previous days.
– The total number of infected persons detected in Malaga during the pandemic has risen to 297,725; while the number of recovered patients now stands at 289,809, after adding 714 in the last three days.
– With regard to the vaccination process in the province of Malaga, the Andalusian Government has reported that more than three and a half million doses have already been administered, specifically 3,501,937 in the province, with 1,443,248 people receiving at least one vaccine and 1,412,074 receiving the full course. The number of third doses inoculated now stands at 794,553. source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Repunte-contagios-Covid-Malaga-casos_0_1695731825.html

SPAIN

Another case of the famous Nancy Pelosi Rule, “we have to pass the law so we can see what’s in it”- Spain’s President Sanchez announces anti-crisis measures extended to December: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, announced this Friday that the decree with the measures to deal with the economic consequences of the invasion of Ukraine and the rise in inflation that will be approved tomorrow by an extraordinary Council of Ministers will be extended until 31 December, and will not be renewed for a further three months as initially announced.
– Sánchez, who appeared in Brussels at the end of the European Council, assured that the measures to be included in the decree, which he did not wish to advance, are “coherent” with what has been approved so far, supports particularly vulnerable sectors and, thirdly, will include “selective” reductions in certain taxes.
– The head of the Executive, who himself will give an account of the decree at the end of the Council of Ministers meeting (only after it has been passed), said that the measures will include aid for families, industry and companies so that they can protect themselves from rising prices.
– “We know that inflation is high, but this government knows very well who it governs for, we know very well that there are other sectors that want to maintain the status quo and privileges, but this government is not going to do it, we know who we govern for and we govern to protect families who have become much more vulnerable as a result of the rise in the cost of living,” Sánchez stressed.
– The President of the Government stated that the economic situation of the entire EU has been “damaged” as a result of the war, which has led to a rise in energy and food prices, which is weighing down the cost of living for citizens. He also defended once again the “structural” reform of the electricity market in Europe and the decoupling of the price of gas from electricity, as well as the promotion of a gas cap on the entire European energy market. He pointed out that as soon as the gas cap was put in place in the Iberian market, the evolution of the price in Spain is “substantially” lower than in the spot market. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-sanchez-anuncia-medidas-paquete-anticrisis-prolongaran-31-diciembre-20220624154907.html

AXARQUIA

Forest fire declared in Canillas de Albaida: {Translation}
– The Andalusian forest firefighting force, Plan Infoca, is working on a fire in Canillas de Albaida, it declared this Friday afternoon.
– Specifically, the fire has been declared around 5:30 p.m., by the Infoca Plan on its Twitter profile. The fire has originated near some houses located in said municipality, located at the foot of the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara, in the Axarquia.
– A transport and extinction helicopter, a ground cargo plane, a super puma helicopter (K70), two fire engines, two groups of forest firefighters, two Brica, two operations technicians and two environmental agents have traveled to the site. Source, Spanish:
https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/incendio-forestal-Canillas-Albaida_0_1695732051.html

USA

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion rights landmark: The justices, in the ruling written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, held that the Roe decision that allowed abortions performed before a fetus would be viable outside the womb – between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy – was wrongly decided because the U.S. Constitution makes no specific mention of abortion rights. By erasing abortion as a constitutional right, the ruling restored the ability of states to ban it, fundamentally altering America’s landscape on the issue of reproductive rights. Twenty-six states are either certain or considered likely to ban abortion. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-overturns-abortion-rights-landmark-2022-06-24/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Petra Kvitova sets up final against Jelena Ostapenko at Eastbourne, Taylor Fritz will face Maxime Cressy in the men’s final:
– Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova (pic) advanced to her first grass-court final in four years by beating Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Eastbourne on Friday. Kvitova will face defending champion Jelena Ostapenko in the final. The eighth-seeded Latvian defeated 12th-seeded Camila Giorgi 6-2, 6-2 in the other semifinal.
– In the men’s event, third-seeded Taylor Fritz will face Maxime Cressy in the final. Fritz beat defending champion Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3 after Cressy outlasted British wild card Jack Draper 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3 in the other semifinal. For Cressy, a Paris-born American, it was his third straight victory over a British opponent. He had beaten Cameron Norrie and Daniel Evans.
Fritz is an American who won the Eastbourne title in 2019. He’s ranked No. 14. Cressy is 60th. The final will be their first meeting.
Full article: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34142873/petra-kvitova-sets-final-jelena-ostapenko-eastbourne

Tennis News- Wimbledon first round draws:
– Serena Williams’ eagerly awaited return at Wimbledon will begin in the first round against France’s Harmony Tan as the 23-times Grand Slam champion resumes singles action after a year out.
– Men’s top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic, chasing a 21st Grand Slam title after a troubled year, will open his campaign against South Korea’s Soon-woo Kwon.
– Second-seeded Rafael Nadal, who is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam, plays world No. 42 Francisco Cerundolo in the first round.
– Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz takes on Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.
– Women’s top seed Iga Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, opens against Croatian qualifier Jana Fett, and 2-seed Anett Kontaveit takes on American Bernarda Pera.
– American teenager Coco Gauff, who reached the French Open final and is seeded 11th, plays Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
– Britain’s US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, faces a tricky opener against experienced Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck.
– Compatriot Andy Murray, champion in 2013 and 2016 but unseeded now after his battles with hip injuries, is up against Australian James Duckworth. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34140945/serena-williams-draws-113th-ranked-harmony-tan-wimbledon-first-round

SATURDAY RECIPE

Salt Cured Egg Yolks: Cured egg yolks have all the richness of fine cheese, along with a salty tang that comes from the curing process. They’re equally at home finely grated on top of pasta or topping a tasty dessert.
-Salt cured egg yolks are preserved with salt, obviously, but that’s not the end of the story. What if I told you that there was a tiny creature at work inside these tasty orbs of flavor? The same tiny creature that’s responsible for salami, sauerkraut, and yogurt?
– No, you say? Too good to be true? And yet, here we are, with perfectly preserved pro-biotic egg yolks for the tasting. A high salt environment inhibits certain spoiling bacteria, which allows other desirable cultures to dominate.
– It’s not that salt prevents anything from living in the yolks, it’s just that it slows the growth of some types of bacteria until the others can take over and release lactic acid. It’s the lactic acid that actually preserves the food, and the salt just facilitated the whole thing. Good work Lactobacillus!
– The whole adventure starts with egg yolks nestled into tiny cradles of salt. Pour about 1/2 inch of salt into a nonreactive container, like a glass or stoneware baking dish… See the full recipe here with photos of each step: https://practicalselfreliance.com/salt-cured-egg-yolks/

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Churches & Worship

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. This is now suspended until September when further information will be advised. Tel: 952 543 334.
-St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar. Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel. 952 543 334

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DigameXtra No. 2296 Friday, June 24th, 2022

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organization that helps local charities along with the Personnel Recovery Centre and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to our events, and military service or association is not required.
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Hell Bunny at El Charco, Los Romanes, Vinuela: Sat 25 June 21:30. Come and join us for some great music and good food! Res 952554540

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Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant, Torrox Costa: Hours, 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
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! For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Fishing Equipment – Carry box with fly tying equipment and tools plus a small box (not pictured) with extra materials. €30 ono
– Delphin boat rod (1.65m) plus reel with automatic wind. €40 ono
– Case of flies (approx 150) €10
Contact John (Torrox) 678933805 also on WhatsApp
johnsheena01 at hotmail dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
– Spare wheel for trailer/Ford Ka/Fiat 500 etc. Unused, Continental tubeless radial size, 165x65xR14T 15 Euros
– Fujimae focus mitts and shield in good condition. Ideal for keep fit/martial arts/boxing etc. 15 Euros
Alan 603146693 Torrox Campo

For Sale: Oil painting 48×20″. €35
WhatsApp 602882537 Susan, Vinuela
Email: swynton@gmail.com

Wanted: 2 single beds with mattresses in good condition.
Angela, Torrox Costa.
Email: angiejrogers AT gmail D0T com

Wanted: We are looking for a Country Property to rent from 1st.Oct.2022, it must have parking with good access & good wifi a must. Many thanks Dee, Sayalonga. Tel. 00447445674721
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SPAIN

Gasoline and diesel set new all-time record highs: {Translation}
– The average price of petrol and diesel in Spain has set a new all-time high and is now above two euros per litre; moreover, in both cases it has already ‘eaten up’ the entire subsidy of 20 cents per litre that came into force on 1 April.
– Specifically, the average price of a litre of petrol this week stood at 2.141 euros, after registering an increase of 1.13% compared to seven days ago.
– This average price includes taxes, but does not reflect the discount of at least 20 cents per litre that came into effect on 1 April, as there are higher discounts, depending on the oil company and promotions for loyal customers.
– Taking this subsidy into account, the price of a litre of petrol would thus already be almost 12 cents more expensive than in the last week of March (1.818 euros), before the discount began to be applied, so that the increase in the price of this fuel since then has fully absorbed the aid.
– In the case of diesel, the average price per litre has risen by 3.64% in the last week, to exceed the two euro mark for the second week in a row (2.076 euros). Thus, when applying the 20 cents per litre reduction, the price would be around three cents higher than the price at the end of March (1.837 euros per litre).
– Compared to the same week a year ago, the average price of a litre of petrol has risen by 55.82%, while diesel is 67.68% more expensive, although without taking into account the rebate currently in force. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/noticias/gasolina-gasoleo-registran-nuevos-records-historicos/20220623111657049323.html

TORRE DEL MAR

One For The Kids- Torre del Mar presents this Sunday the ‘Family Party’, a show at the La Carpa Theater: {Translation}
A children’s activity that will take place this Sunday, June 26, starting at 9:00 p.m. on the stage of the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente in Torre del Mar. Pérez Atencia indicated that “it is the ‘Fiesta de la Familia’, organized by Teatro La Carpa, through its group La Inclusiva. An activity focused on boys and girls who will have this Sunday an end-of-year party, taking advantage of the fact that this June 24 classes end in the schools of the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-presenta-este-domingo-la-fiesta-de-la-familia-un-espectaculo-del-teatro-la-carpa/

MALAGA

From pop to flamenco, the Museum of Malaga will have nine concerts from 5 to 21 July: {Translation}
– The Museum of Málaga will host nine concerts as part of the Music and Museums (MUMU) cycle of the Department of Culture and Historical Heritage. The programme, which celebrates its third edition this summer, will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 5 to 21 July and will feature pop and flamenco sounds.
– The line-up is opened by a benchmark on the national indie pop scene, Maga, 5 July 10 pm. Tickets for all the concerts, priced at 15 euros, are already on sale online at http://www.musicaymuseos.es.
– On the 6th of July, Las Migas, offering feminine flamenco, presents their new album ‘Libres’.
– On the 7th of July Rosario La Tremendita does the same with ‘Acústico’, an interesting work that shows her most personal vision of flamenco.
– In the second week comes the guitar of Dani de Morón and his concert Carte Blanche on 12 July, an unmissable date with one of the guitarists of the moment, a master with concerns that always go beyond the boundaries of flamenco.
– Astola y Ratón will perform on 13 July to offer the public the joint work of two of the standard-bearers of fundamental Andalusian rock bands, Alejandro Astola and Diego Pozo el Ratón.
– The week ends with Pedro el Granaíno on the 14th of July with Granaíno Jondo, a flamenco recital where the ‘jondura y el quejó’ of his throat merges with the guitar of Antonio Luque Espejo Patrocinio Hijo.
– The last week opens with the young cantaora María Terremoto. Belonging to one of the most important flamenco sagas, she has managed to give a new air to traditional cante without renouncing purity. Her powerful and powerful voice will be accompanied by a guitar and two hand claps.
– On 20 July, Martirio and the brilliant guitarist Raúl Rodríguez will perform a concert in Travesía in which they will review the artist’s hits.
– Finally, the cycle will be closed by Mario Díaz on the 21st of July with Gira mapamundi to premiere the Cordovan musician’s new record ‘Fullería Volumen I’, the first release of the guitarist’s adventurous and eclectic spirit.
– All the performances will take place at 10 pm in the central courtyard of the Museum of Málaga. Tickets, priced at 15 euros per seat, are on sale online only at http://www.musicaymuseos.es.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/ocio/Museo-Malaga-conciertos-julio_0_1695431512.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Velez-Malaga offers free outdoor cinema sessions: Outdoor cinema sessions on Tuesdays (at 10pm in July and 9.30pm in August) in the beautiful María Zambrano Park. Access is free and attendees can bring their own blankets or seats to sit on to enjoy the family-friendly films outdoors. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/23/velez-malaga-offers-free-outdoor-cinema-sessions-for-warm-summer-evenings/

The National Police warning of attack by cybercriminals to clients of Unicaja in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police has alerted traders and businessmen of attacks by cybercriminals on Unicaja customers in Vélez-Málaga. The entity itself has recalled that it never sends messages to the mobile phone with urgent notifications to be resolved through a link. The National Police have pointed out that “in recent days Unicaja customers have been suffering a sophisticated attack by cybercriminals with the aim of defrauding them”, adding that it should be borne in mind that “the attack referred to could be carried out by pretending to be sent from any other bank or public institution”.
– Also recently, the National Institute of Cybersecurity (Incibe) detected a campaign of sending fraudulent SMS and e-mails impersonating the financial institution Unicaja Banco or Liberbank to steal bank details. The aim is to get customers to access a form and provide their personal details and bank codes. These emails use the excuse of unauthorised access to their online account to get users to verify their credentials. Sporce, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-policia-nacional-alerta-de-ataques-de-ciberdelincuentes-a-clientes-de-unicaja-en-velez-malaga/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria celebrates the 19th Comedy Festival from 21 to 24 July, with three plays and a night of monologues: {Translation, summary}
– The Festival will begin on Thursday, July 21 with the Pereza Escénica company, “A pajas” tells the story of 4 young people who long to find their identity. Each of their speeches are in conflict, but of all their struggles the most difficult will be the one they have against themselves.
– On Friday 22 July it will be the turn of the play “Ya no es como antes”, by Cía & Supertramp, a show that connects teenagers with grandparents, parents with their children and their children with their siblings.
– On Saturday 23rd we can enjoy the play “La Curva de la Felicidad” where Gabino Diego will play Quino, a television scriptwriter victim of unstable work and in the midst of the crisis of the fifties.
– The last session of July will take place on Sunday 24th with monologues by Miguel Ángel Martín, Noemí Ruiz, Eva Y Que, an event presented by Pablo Puyol as master of ceremonies.
– This year the festival has also been extended with two more plays to be performed on 2 and 3 September. On Friday 2 with the play “Cómico” by El Brujo and the closing with the comedy by Álvaro Carrero “Un secreto a voces”.
– All the theatrical performances will take place in the municipal auditorium from 22.00 hours. Entrance to the auditorium will open 15 minutes before the performance. Tickets can be purchased from 27 June at http://www.lacocheraentradas.com, at the Culture Department of the Town Hall (former Railway Station: Avenida del Mediterráneo, 140, next to the Tourist Office) in Rincón de la Victoria, during opening hours (8.30 to 13.30) and at the box office of the municipal auditorium one hour before the performance.
The prices vary depending on the play, from 6 to 18 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-celebra-el-xix-festival-de-la-comedia-del-21-al-24-de-julio-con-tres-obras-teatrales-y-una-noche-de-monologos/

EUROPE

EU officially grants Ukraine and Moldova candidate status to join the bloc: The European Union on Thursday granted Ukraine and Moldova candidate status to join the 27-member bloc. The news comes as the fight for two cities in Ukraine’s Luhansk region entered a “fearsome climax”, according to Ukrainian officials. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220623-live-battle-for-donbas-reaching-fearsome-climax-ukraine-says

TRAVEL NEWS

MEPs Give Final Nod to EU COVID Certificate, But Don’t Want It to Be Used for “Discriminatory Restrictions to Free Movement”:
– Over 400 Members of the European Union’s Parliament have shown their full support for the extension of the EU Digital COVID Certificate for another 12 months, for both EU citizens and third-country nationals, at a plenary meeting held today, on June 23.
– In a press release issued today, June 23, the Parliament has endorsed the deal with the Member States to prolong the legal framework of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, and the same has been supported by 453 members, while 119 were against, and 19 abstained for keeping the framework in place for EU citizens. Regarding keeping the scheme in place for third-country nationals, 454 voted in favour, 112 against, and 20 abstentions.
– While the existing scheme was set to expire a week later, on June 30, the newly approved one will remain effective until June 2023. However, the new test enables the EU Commission to put the scheme to an end after six months if the same is no longer deemed necessary. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/meps-give-final-nod-to-eu-covid-certificate-but-dont-want-it-to-be-used-for-discriminatory-restrictions-to-free-movement/

TECH

Creepy Tech- Alexa will be able to speak with the voice of a deceased family member: Amazon revealed that it has developed a way for its Alexa voice assistant to replicate the speech of a dead relative, based on less than a minute of recorded audio of the original person.
– Amazon has already developed voice-synthesizing tech to let Alexa mimic the voices of celebrities, including Shaquille O’Neal and Melissa McCarthy. But that has previously required an individual to record dozens of hours of audio. Amazon now has developed a way to replicate a voice in high quality using less than one minute of recorded speech, which the company’s engineers were able to do “by framing the problem as a voice-conversion task, and not a speech-generation task,” according to Prasad.
– In introducing the demo, Prasad said that the ability for Alexa’s AI to emulate the speech of a deceased relative can represent a way to preserve the memory of a loved one who has died. “We are unquestionably living in the golden era of AI, where our dreams and science fiction are becoming a reality,” he said. Full article:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/amazon-shows-off-alexa-speaking-in-the-voice-of-a-dead-relative/ar-AAYMLOQ

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DigameXtra No. 2295 Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

On June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 By Naythan

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Computer Workers On Strike Thursday: In support of my fellow computer technicians, DoctorLaptop (not DigameXtra) will be closed this Thursday.
“Society continues to think that computer engineers are very well-paid personnel due to their high qualifications. Nothing is further from reality”. “We have at least ten professional categories below the minimum wage, which is unsustainable in a highly qualified sector and with companies that make great profits,” the trade union centrals have warned as they go on strike Thursday demanding higher wages and shorter hours.
See full article under TECH in the News section.-Ed.

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Flamenco Night at Legends-Torre del Mar: Sat, 25 June 8pm
Calle Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez 9-G 29740 Torre del Mar
For Table Reservation / PreOrder Event ‘Tex/Mex Combo’ Meal
+34 951 53 58 71 or msg thru FB

Simon Dunkley show at Restaurant El Golf:
Sat 25June 8pm. Av Suiza, Mijas Golf FB

Social Dining Event- Frida’s Fiestas Meet & Eat:
Sun 26June 2-5pm. Frigiliana.
This time I’m cooking for you a multi-course menu based on original recipes of the famous mexican artist frida kahlo. In her time, she was also known for her fiestas in the no less famous ‘casa azul’, where the most diverse guests from all over the world met. That’s how it should be with us too!
Residents and travellers are very welcome to get to know each other and exchange ideas, enjoying traditional mexican food and a relaxed afternoon in a private setting. We meet at my friend’s house, the artist joy fahey in frigiliana, whose wonderful terrace offers spectacular views over the valley and the bay of nerja. Just the right ambience for this special event!
Decide quickly, places are limited!
I kindly ask you to understand that i can only reserve your place bindingly with advance payment. (€35pp, all inclusive)
Email: supperclub@buenavida-andalucia.com
WhatsApp +34 644325085. FB
This much can be said: there will be meat, fish – and vegetarians will also dine well!

Souled Survivor tribute to MoTown: Sun 26 June 4pm
Frog & Toad Bar. We will also be starting our Summer Carvery this Sunday. Remember if you book for the Carvery the table is yours for the music. We are always very busy on music day so to avoid disappointment please Tell 951483999 to book.
Calle Flores 3, 29120 Alhaurín el Grande. FB

Jessie J Concert at Festival Starlite Catalana Occidente 2022:
Friday 22 July 22:00. Jessie J, the British pop star who has triumphed with hits such as “Bang Bang” and “Price Tag”, returns to the Starlite Catalana Occidente stage on 22 July 2022.
Address: La Cantera de Nagüeles. Marbella 29602
Tix & info: https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/conciertos/entradas-jessie-j-festival-starlite-2022-marbella/

Capitán Mercury- A Queen Tribute At Sala Superstar Fuengirola:
Friday, 22July 9pm
Sala Superstar, Calle Jacinto Benavente s/n, Fuengirola
Close your eyes and relive the universal anthems and power ballads that were played in the crowded macro festivals and football stadiums of the 70s and 80s. Thrill to We Are the Champions and I Want to Break Free, sing along to We Will Rock You or Bohemian Rhapsody and groove to Another One Bits The Dust. Doing a good Queen tribute is an arduous task. And no wonder: it’s not easy to pay tribute to a legend with the oldest fan club in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. But CAPTAIN MERCURY has done it: this incredible show manages to capture both the original sound and the highly personal style and staging that catapulted Queen to international fame. This is a unique opportunity to experience the full force, emotion and musical genius of Queen at the height of their career.
Info & Tix: https://entradium.com/events/capitan-mercury-queen-tributo-en-sala-superstar-fuengirola & VIDEO LINK

Sun Coast Rockin’Club- Summer Party: Sun, 31 July 1pm
At Peña Flamenca “Los Amigos del Arte”
Featuring- Moon Jumpers + The Wine-a-Billy Rollers + DJ Whiskers. Entry €5.
C/ Los Romeros, 5, 29620 Torremolinos
Info & Map on FB page. FB

UPDATED: The 14th Almáchar Livestock Fair will bring together more than two hundred horses this weekend:
The weekend of 24, 25 and 26 June we celebrate our XIV Livestock Fair, come and enjoy a traditional event of our land.
We will celebrate it in the fairgrounds. Thursday 23rd will be the training day, “The horse’s hoof” on the anatomy, care and most frequent pathologies, to be taught by the veterinarian Juan Antonio Luque. Source: FB (Thanks to Susana for finding the poster. -Ed.)

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For Sale: Adult trekking bike. Btwin Cross Trekking model. 700cc wheels (similar to 26 inch). Shimano grip shift gears. Excellent condition, all working and rides very well €60
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Golf Bag. Bridgestone Trolley Bag complete with carrying strap and waterproof hood. Lightweight. 6 section club dividers.
A real bargain 30€ ono
– Golf Clubs. Wilson ‘Deep Red’ Fat Shafts – Mens.
3 x woods- Driver with carbon shaft, 3 & 5 woods with steel shafts
Irons- 3,4,5,7,9,& pitching wedge, plus a ‘Taylormade’ 8 iron with graphite shaft
Ideal starter or intermediate set
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SPAIN

Spain is to cut IVA tax on electricity bills from 10% to 5%:
Prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced this Wednesday morning that the measure will be approved at an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet on Saturday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spain-electricity-bills-iva-tax-cut20220622103041-nt-20220622104525-nt.html

The food chain trembles before the possible carrier strike- “We cannot afford another strike”: The threat of a new strike in freight transport looms over the agricultural sector, hotels and restaurants. Organizations such as Asaja, Coag, Anged, Aecoc and Hospitality of Spain have sent a statement this Wednesday in which they warn that Spain “cannot afford a new strike in the road transport sector” and warn of the “serious consequences” it would have a new protest on companies and consumers. Agri-food companies have recalled that they provide an “essential service” that was recognized during the pandemic and that these days they are in the middle of the summer fruit campaign. For this reason, a stoppage of transport in these circumstances would force a large part of the annual production of perishable food to be thrown away.
– The agri-food sector also recalls that it is making a great effort to affect the rise in prices as little as possible to the consumer and that it has not yet recovered from the stoppages carried out by carriers in March. For this reason, from the industry they have demanded that the entire transport sector not “subject society to a new threat” and that they take into account the difficult situation in which the sector finds itself. The small carriers have warned that they can resume the protests next month if the Government does not approve before June 30 the law that articulates that truck drivers cannot work below cost. Something that almost 100% will not happen, since the transport representatives and the ministry of the branch work with a horizon of July 31 to close the text. The National Platform for the Defense of Transport, the organizer of these protests, will vote on June 26 in an assembly to resume the protests.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-food-chain-trembles-before-the-possible-carrier-strike-we-cannot-afford-another-strike/

COSTA DEL SOL

Hotel occupancy in June reveals significant divide- ranging from a very weak 50% up to an enthusiastic 89%: {Translation}
– The Association of Hoteliers Association of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos) forecasts that this June will close with a hotel occupancy rate of 81.80%, two points below that achieved in the same month of 2019.
– By municipalities, Malaga city leads the occupancy rate in June, reaching 88.55%.
– Nerja, with an occupancy rate of 83.90%, is also showing good figures. It is followed by Benalmádena, with 83.81%; the central and western Axarquía, with 81.81% and Fuengirola with 80.42%.
– But other municipalities are only half full, as is the case of Antequera, which, if the forecasts do not change due to last minute bookings, has an occupancy rate of approximately 50%. And Frigiliana-Torrox, around 60% occupancy. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-y-la-axarquia-arrojan-buenos-datos-de-ocupacion-hotelera-en-junio-superando-el-80/

TORRE DEL MAR

The Paseo Larios in Torre del Mar will host from 23 to 26 June its traditional Mercado Marinero de San Juan: With stalls offering all kinds of crafts such as handmade soaps, incense, minerals, fossils, amulets, wooden toys, glass and wood crafts, as well as an extensive programme of shows that will enliven the four days that the activity lasts. The inauguration will take place on Thursday 23 June at 18:00. During the market, different activities will be organised, such as workshops and children’s games, parades, musical entertainment, juggling acrobatics and fire dancing every night, all related to the seafaring world. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/torre-del-mar/tradicional-mercado-marinero-san-juan-vuelve-torre-mar/20220622100641049292.html

SEVILLE

ON SALE TODAY – Iconic Seville Festival, Thursday 22 September {Translation, summary}
– Rapper 50 Cent has just been confirmed this Tuesday as a new addition to the line-up of Icónica Sevilla Fest. With the addition of the American rapper to the iconic line-up, there are now 17 concerts confirmed for the event, by Patti Smith, Woody Allen New Orleans Jazz Band, Becky G, IZAL, Rigoberta Bandini, Kase.O, Juanito Makandé, Deep Purple, Culture Club and Boy George, Ludovico Einaudi, C.Tangana, Rozalén, Hombres G, Seguridad Social, Paul Kalkbrenner, Leiva and Zaz.
– Tickets go on sale today, Thursday 23 June, at 12:00 noon, through the Festival’s website: www.iconicafest.com.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/cultura/sevi-rapero-50-cent-nueva-incorporacion-cartel-iconica-sevilla-fest-202206221106_noticia.html

OTHER

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise:
The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000, disaster management officials said, with more than 600 injured and the toll expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages. Houses were reduced to rubble and bodies swathed in blankets lay on the ground after the magnitude 6.1 earthquake, photographs on Afghan media showed. Wednesday’s quake was the deadliest in Afghanistan since 2002. It struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the southeastern city of Khost, near the border with Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. Photo: Twitter/ToloNews. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/earthquake-magnitude-61-shakes-afghanistan-pakistan-usgs-2022-06-21/

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DigameXtra No. 2294 Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

On June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 By Naythan

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101 Music Festival – Costa del Sol: Friday 29 July 10pm
Miguel Rios & The Black Betty Trio
Plaza de Toros de Málaga. Info & tix:
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Seniors Activities – Nerja: Starting 4 July. You can now register, until 30 June, for the sports activities for seniors that will be held at the swimming pool of the Municipal Sports Centre and the beach of Burriana.
More information and signups (10am – 2pm) at the Municipal Office of Attention to the Elderly (Oficina Municipal de Atención a las Personas Mayores.)
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The 14th Almáchar Livestock Fair will bring together more than two hundred horses this weekend: This will take place from Friday 24th at four in the afternoon until Sunday 26th June at five in the afternoon in the fairgrounds. Thursday 23rd will be the training day, “The horse’s hoof” on the anatomy, care and most frequent pathologies, to be taught by the veterinarian Juan Antonio Luque. Sorry, can’t find a clear copy of the poster, or an info contact.

The First LGBTQI+ Pride event in Cómpeta, Malaga:
The event “Orgullo Cómpeta Pride 2022” will be on Sat. 25th and Sunday 26th June. The event is being organized by a registered nonprofit association, also called Orgullo Cómpeta Pride.
Saturday: Lizzy Drip, hosted by Lulu
Sunday: Cherry Victim / Destynee / Alice McQueen, Benjamin hosting.
Web: http:// orgullocompetapride.es
Email: hola@ogullocompetapride.com
Mobile Inez: 661188466
Maurice: 661877900
Venue: La Carpintería Bar; Av de la Constitucion 14, Competa

ON SALE!- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, conducted by maestro Zubin Mehta:
On July 20, will be hosting an event never before seen in Marbella. The orchestra and chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, conducted by maestro Zubin Mehta shall perform the 9th Symphony of Beethoven! Tickets now on sale! Info & Tix: https://marbellaarena.com/eventosma/beethoven-9-with-zubin-mehta/ & VIDEO LINK

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Wanted: Driver. Am looking for a driver to collect a lady from a Nerja Care Home on Friday mornings about 11 am to take into Nerja and collect her later that day and return her to the Care Home. The driver needs to be able to put the wheelchair in the boot and take it out again when she arrives in Nerja. We normally take a taxi to and from Nerja but last Friday we had to wait over an hour to get a taxi so we would rather have somebody reliable and able to take us into Nerja at 11 am on a Friday.
The normal taxi fare is around €8 each way but we are willing to pay €10 for each trip. Maybe somebody can help? Thank you, Angela, Torrox Costa
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– Absolutely stunning unit beautiful detail in the wood.
Natural & yute Waxed Measurements 73 x 35 x 154cms Price 145€
– Solid pine rocking chair Price 35€
– Treadmill not electric price 45€
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For Sale: BTWIN 300 rear bike carrier for 2 or 3 bikes. Suitable for most cars. Only used a couple of times. Very good condition and easy to use. Comes complete and in a storage bag. €30 or nearest offer.
Message Jane in Puente Don Manuel on 643186770

For Sale: Two Trekology chairs. Ultra light. Ideal for hiking, beach and any outdoor activity. Comes in a small bag and has collapsible aluminium rod and rope structure. A robust chair taking a weight of up to 250 pounds.
As new. 30 euro for both. Paul / Victoria. Torrox Campo. 699600847

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COVID

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía counts more than 500 Covid patients in hospital: Another 33 deaths have been added in the region, compared to the 18 in the previous update, last Friday
– This was reported today by the Junta’s Ministry of Health, which also indicated that Andalucía has registered 38 more hospitalised Covid patients than last Friday, when 480 were counted, while admissions to intensive care units have increased by five to stand at 27.
– By province, Seville is the one with the most coronavirus patients in hospital with a total of 115, of which eight are in the ICU; followed by Malaga with 99, five in the ICU; Cadiz with 73, four in the ICU; Granada with 68 admitted, two in ICU; Jaén with 56, six in the ICU; Cordoba with 46, two in the ICU; Huelva with 38, none in ICU; and Almería with 23, and none in intensive care units either.
– Regarding the current average incidence rate of infections in Andalucía in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age, this has risen to 268.32 some per 100,000 inhabitants, and is12.9 more than four days ago. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-covid-data-20220621170221-nt.html

MONKEYPOX

Junta de Andalucia reports 54 confirmed cases of monkeypox virus in Andalucía: Andalucía has so far registered 54 confirmed cases of monkeypox virus, twelve more than the number recorded last Friday, and the region has 33 cases under investigation – compared to 15 three days ago.
– This has been revealed by the Junta’s Ministry of Health and Families in a report released this Tuesday (21 June), in which it specifies that the province that continues to register the most cases is Malaga, with a total of 32, followed by Granada with eleven, Seville with four, another four in Granada and three in Cadiz.
– In addition, there are now 64 suspected cases that have been ruled out and the Andalusian Epidemiological Surveillance System Network (SVEA), has said that seven previously confirmed cases are now classed as inactive. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/confirmed-monkeypox-virus-cases-andalucia-20220621164605-nt.html

SPAIN

The price of electricity continues to rise – tomorrow it will exceed 282 euros per MWh on average: {Translation}
The average electricity price for today, Wednesday 22/6, will be 282.12 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), the highest figure since 11 March (284.58 euros). Tomorrow’s price is the result of adding the 152.75 euros per MWh of the wholesale market auction with the capped gas and the 129.39 euros of compensation to gas companies for the mechanism put in place by the government last week that limits the cost of gas used in electricity generation to 40 euros per MWh. The price increase is mainly due to the greater participation of gas combined cycle plants in the generation mix to the detriment of renewables due to the lack of wind. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-precio-electricidad-sigue-imparable-y-manana-supera-282-euros-media-202206211417_noticia.html

AXARQUIA

Regional government allocates 38.3 million euros for Axarquía drought emergency works: The Junta de Andalucía is allocating 38.3 million euros to deal with the extreme drought that the Axarquia is experiencing as the summer gets under way. The La Viñuela reservoir is currently in a critical situation, at just 15.2 per cent of its capacity, with 25.1 cubic hectometres stored, half of what it was a year ago. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-drought-emergency-20220621131409-nt.html

NERJA

They find the body of a woman floating on the coast of Nerja:
The Civil Guard is now trying to find out the identity of the victim, who is about 50 years old. The Civil Guard is investigating the circumstances of the death of a woman whose body was found on the coast of Nerja early this Tuesday morning. The discovery occurred around 9:15 a.m. next to the Balcón de Europa. Several citizens telephoned the emergency services to alert that there was a person floating face down in the sea. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/they-find-the-body-of-a-woman-floating-on-the-coast-of-nerja/

MALAGA

Visitors can tour the Spanish Navy’s ‘Tramontana’ S-74 submarine in Malaga this week: The Spanish Navy submarine Tramontana S-74 is scheduled to arrive at the port of Malaga this Friday, June 24. It will carry out a stopover that will last until Sunday, June 26. She arrives in Malaga after having participated in the Flotex 22 exercises. Its Tramontana’s last appearance in Malaga was back in February 2005.
– This time she returns with the possibility of being visited by anyone who wants to enjoy that unique experience. The vessel can be visited this Friday from 4pm to 6:30pm, and again on Saturday, from 10am to 1pm, and 4pm to 6:30pm. Photo: Wikipedia – Jose Maria Gonzalez. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/21/visitors-can-tour-the-spanish-navys-tramontana-s-74-submarine-in-malaga-this-week/

Thousands of summer jobs up for grabs at big name companies in Malaga province: Some major retail stores and supermarkets are looking for staff this summer and have around 20,000 vacancies in Malaga province. Mercadona, El Corte Inglés, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin, McDonald’s, Lidl and Aldi are among those who need personnel, mainly for part-time jobs during the summer season although in some cases permanent contracts and full-time work become available later.
– The vacancies include sales staff, forklift operators, checkout staff, shelf-fillers, warehouse workers and telephone operators, among others. Most of these big names offer low salaries (although Mercadona tends to be an exception), but the training and opportunities for internal promotion are seen as benefits.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/thousands-summer-jobs-malaga20220621124621-nt-20220621132245-nt.html

ALMUNECAR

Almuñécar’s Aquatropic water park is ready to make a splash this summer: Almuñécar’s Aquatropic water park, which is located on the town’s beach front, opened last Thursday (16 June) Opening the visitor’s attraction on the Costa Tropical in Granada province, manager Vicente Barbero announced that families would be entitled to a discount of up to 25 per cent. There will also be special discounts for groups, schools and summer camps.
– The park has an indoor area for the younger children, equipped with trampolines, mats and an area for birthday parties as well as children’s entertainment.
– The park is open from 11am to 7pm every day. Among the 60 staff employed at the park there will be 24 lifeguards on duty. Photo ; SUR.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/almunecars-aquatropic-water-park-20220620191822-nt.html

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UK’s biggest rail strike in 30 years disrupts travel, PM Johnson vows to stay firm: Tens of thousands of workers walked out on the first day of Britain’s biggest rail strike in 30 years on Tuesday, with millions of passengers facing days of chaos as both the unions and government vowed to stick to their guns in a row over pay. The strike by more than 40,000 rail staff, which is due to be replicated on Thursday and Saturday, caused major disruption across the network, bringing most services to a standstill and leaving major stations deserted. The London Underground metro was also mostly closed due to a separate strike. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/biggest-rail-strike-30-years-brings-uk-standstill-2022-06-21/

TRAVEL NEWS

EasyJet cabin crew union in Spain announces plan for nine days of strike action in July: The 24-hour strikes have been called for 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 and 31 July at the airports the airline uses as bases in Spain. These are Barcelona-El Prat, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca, where it has six, seven and five planes respectively. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/easyjet-cabin-crew-strike-spain-20220621183504-nt.html

HEALTH

Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID: The review, published Tuesday in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, included 1.3 million patients, and revealed women were 22% more likely to develop persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Full article: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/06/21/women-long-COVID/4101655819644/

SPORTS

Football News- Barcelona confirm stadium move for Camp Nou renovations: Barcelona have confirmed their stadium move for the 2023-24 season while Camp Nou undergoes renovations and revealed they will play in the city’s Olympic stadium.
– A significant venture for the Catalan side is currently under development, with the ‘Espai project’ seeing major works conducted at both Camp Nou and the club’s wider complex.
– Barcelona will remain at Camp Nou for the 2022-23 season but the following year, in 2023-24, will take temporary shelter at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
– Formerly the home of Espanyol, the Estadic Olimpic Lluis Companys is the fifth-largest stadium in Spain with a capacity of 60,713 and hosted the Olympic Games in 1992. Full article: https://sportsmax.tv/football/international/item/101285-barcelona-confirm-stadium-move-for-camp-nou-renovations

TECH

Data Breaches Are Usually Inside Jobs- Former Amazon Employee Found Guilty in 2019 Capital One Data Breach:
– A 36-year-old former Amazon employee was convicted of wire fraud and computer intrusions in the U.S. for her role in the theft of personal data of no fewer than 100 million people in the 2019 Capital One breach. Paige Thompson, who operated under the online alias “erratic” and worked for the tech giant till 2016, was found guilty of wire fraud, five counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer, and damaging a protected computer.
– The incident, which came to light in July 2019, involved the defendant breaking into Amazon’s cloud computing systems and stealing the personal information of roughly 100 million individuals in the U.S. and six million in Canada. This consisted of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/former-amazon-employee-found-guilty-in.html

SPACE

Startled by bright lights in the sky in the early hours of yesterday morning? Don’t worry, there is a simple explanation:
– José María Madiedo, of the Andalusian Institute of Astrophysics, has now said the phenomenon occurred as a result of one of the phases of the Chang Zheng 2F rocket re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. The CZ-2F was launched by the Chinese Space Agency (CNSA) on 5 June as part of the Shenzhou 14 mission.
– Madiedo explained that the white lights were a row of fireballs which were visible when the upper part of the rocket re-entered the atmosphere, breaking into multiple fragments which became incandescent as a result of the friction as they did so. Every one of those fragments created a fireball. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/chinese-space-agency-mission-20220621095958-nt.html & VIDEO LINK

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