DigameXtra No. 3000 Monday, May 5th, 2025

On May 5, 2025May 4, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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PHOENIX CLUB

Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-make into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
May
– 6th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 15th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale at Chine, Caleta. If you would like to sell your wares, please contact us on the number below.
– 23rd – Trip to Almunecar. €20pp
June
– 10th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 20th – Summer Solstice Luncheon and Dance at Pepe Molino, Almayate. 4 course meal with wine & live music @ 50€pp.
– 21st – Trip to Alfarnate and their Cherry Fiesta. €22pp
August
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks Spectacular
– 22nd – A visit to Teba for their celebration of Sir James Douglas €22pp
September
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 19th – Trip to Mini Hollywood, price includes coach fare, entry and buffet lunch €65.
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk.
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El Mercado Tematizado de Nerja- Plaza de España
(Themed Market of Nerja) May 8 to 11
With a Renaissance theme, offering a variety of handicrafts and gastronomic products. In addition, the market will feature an extensive program of shows and activities, including falconry exhibitions, live music, theater performances, interactive workshops and other surprises for audiences of all ages.

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Family Hiking Event- Vélez-Málaga: Sun, 11 May
Ruta “Tajos del Río Cacín”
Departure Torre del Mar: 07:30 h. Stop at the esplanade of Tomillar Torre del Mar.
Departure Velez-Malaga: 07:45 am. Bus stop Municipal Market (next to Guardia Civil).
Route duration: 4 hours approx.
Length: 12 kilometers. Price: 10€.
* According to new public ordinance on sports fees is necessary to be SPORTS MEMBER to register for the activity.
Registration: From Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Important: One person can register up to a maximum of four participants. A good physical condition is required to do the route. Info: https://deportes.velezmalaga.es/eventos/senderismo-en-familia-2

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Three Generations Quartet: Fri, 16 May, 8pm
Ventana Abierta Jazz Club, C/ Granada 3
(Hotel Plaza Cavana), Nerja
Ilán Chu (piano) – Carlos Light (high saxo) – Alejandro Tamayo (double bass) – Fernando Caro (drums)
Info: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html & Video Link

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Perita Festival 2025: Sat, 21 May, doors 7pm, show 8:30pm
Sala Recinto La Mota, Alhaurín El Grande
Miguel Campello, O’Funk’Illo (Video Link), Vicco, David Palomar, Dj Monchi & more.
The event will be held in La Mota, a perfect natural enclave to enjoy a unique outdoor experience as a family.
Info & tix (€22): https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/festivales/entradas-perita-fest-alhaurin-el-grande/

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Alameda Festival 2025: 22-24 May
Camping available. For three days, the Alameda Festival will gather national and international artists, offering a program that will cover different musical genres for all tastes.Info & tix: https://alamedafestival.com/cartel/ & Video Link

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Riogordo’s famous Día del Caracol (snails): Sun, 1 June, 12:30pm
XXIV edition of the snail day, where visitors can enjoy free tastings and performances throughout the day. A great opportunity to taste the snails in broth, a typical dish of this village of the Axarquia. With a variety of rondallas, groups of choirs and dances, pandas de verdiales and music bands for all tastes.
Info: https://www.cuandopasa.com/index.php?v=v121590a

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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

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.
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years in Nerja area.
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
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My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” (left) and “after” (right) pics from my latest job.

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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate:
– BluCee Real Estate have just attended a very busy exhibition at the International Property Show in Dubai, an exciting 3 days of speaking with buyers and investors from around the world. Michelle Conner gave a presentation on the stage, introducing people to the Spanish market and why they should choose BluCee Real Estate. We will have more exciting news from Dubai to share soon!
– In just a few weeks we will be off again, this time to A Place in the Sun London. It’s not too late to list your property with us and have it shown to thousands of serious buyers daily. If you’re looking for an agent to proactively market your property worldwide then contact BluCee Real Estate today.
– Nearly forgot to mention, our service might sound expensive but we are not! Our sales commissions are very competitive compared to other real estate companies.
– Please contact us for a free valuation or more information: info@blucee.com
Whatsapp 0034 711042727 / office 0034 951553890
Or you can come into our office and speak to us in person at Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29738, Málaga.
We look forward to helping you.
We cover the whole coast line and inland.
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EUROPE

Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of national election:
– Portugal’s caretaker government plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization, a minister said Saturday in the buildup to a national election.
– Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro said the center-right government will issue approximately 18,000 notifications to people in the country illegally to leave. The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days.
– Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/05/03/world-news/portugal-announces-the-expulsion-of-18000-foreigners-ahead-of-a-national-election/

TECH

Microsoft adds “passkeys” as a account sign-in option but password option remains for now, the next move to the evil digital ID:
– Microsoft has been pushing its passwordless Windows logins for the past several years, even allowing users who add passkeys to their accounts the ability to delete their passwords now. In recognition of World Password Day , Microsoft has taken its next bold step in account security and protection {and user tracking}.
– In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that new accounts will be “passwordless by default,” meaning that users will instead be prompted to set up a passkey for their new account rather than a password {But the option to use a password will be there somewhere.}. This means new Microsoft accounts will never need to have a password, if the user so chooses.
– What’s a passkey? You can use biometrics to access your account instead of a password. Passkeys let users sign in to their Microsoft account using their face, fingerprint, or PIN on their personal device instead of a regular old password. Passkeys launched for all consumer Microsoft accounts last year.
– To set up a passkey for your Microsoft account, go to Account Settings > Security > Add a new way to sign in or verify. You can also download the Microsoft Autheticator app on your mobile device to set up a passkey from there, as well as push notifications to sign in to your Microsoft account instead of a password.
– While it may be awhile before passwords everywhere are gone for good, this is a major move by a tech company to eliminate passwords altogether. In all fairness, your password can’t get stolen if it doesn’t exist in the first place. Full article: https://www.pocket-lint.com/microsoft-passkey-sign-in-default/
{This “new” passkey system will let you use a PIN number for a passkey. That is the same as using a password. This is just the next step conditioning us into their digital ID plans for Agenda 2030 and its facial recognition tech. Remember, it is reported some Chinese must pass a facial scan to leave their 15 minute cities. If that face scan is attached to a low social credit score, they can’t leave! Passkeys also advance the globalist’s plans to force computer & phone users to log-in with a biometric ID to use the Internet at all. -Ed.} X Link 1 & X Link 2

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Retailers Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op hit with cyber attacks:
– The Co-op has apologised after hackers accessed and extracted members’ personal data such as names and contact details. The retail firm said on Friday it is experiencing “sustained malicious attempts” to access its systems, having already shut off parts of its IT systems earlier this week.
– It comes after fellow retailers Harrods and Marks & Spencer were also hit with cyber attacks, with the latter continuing to deal with the fallout of a ransomware attack which has left the business unable to process online orders since last Friday.
– A Co-op spokesperson said: “As a result of ongoing forensic investigations, we now know that the hackers were able to access and extract data from one of our systems.
“The accessed data included information relating to a significant number of our current and past members. This data includes Co-op Group members’ personal data such as names and contact details, and did not include members’ passwords, bank or credit card details, transactions or information relating to any members’ or customers’ products or services with the Co-op Group. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/coop-apologises-after-hackers-access-members-personal-data-b2744058.html

SPACE

Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks in May:
– The weeks-long Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to reach its peak, and people across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular event, which is visible to the naked eye.
– These meteors are specifically known for their speed, and Eta Aquariid meteors can travel about 40.7 miles (65.4 kilometers) per second into Earth’s atmosphere, leaving trails behind them which observers can view for several seconds to minutes. The Eta Aquariids are created from space debris that originate from comet 1P/Halley—often considered the most famous comet.
– While expert viewpoints differ as to the exact dates and peak times, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS), the Eta Aquariids have been active since April 15, and are expected to remain so until May 27. They are set to peak on the mornings of May 4, 5, and 6. These are the ideal mornings for those in the Northern Hemisphere to view the meteor shower, and under optimal conditions- meaning without city lights, observers should be able to see about 10 to 15 Eta Aquariids per hour.
– According to NASA, the best time to watch will be at 2 a.m. local time on May 6. It’s recommended that viewers give their eyes some time, around 30 minutes, to adjust to the dark. “Avoid looking at bright lights, such as your cell phone, too, as this will take your eyes off the sky and ruin your night vision,” reads the guidance from NASA.
– Viewers do not need telescopes or any special equipment to enjoy the event, but the darker the sky, the easier it will be to view the meteor shower, it is suggested for those near city lights to travel away from the brightly-lit streets. Full article: https://time.com/7282416/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-peak-how-when-to-see-it/

SPANISH ROYALS

Reunion of Princess Leonor with Queen Letizia in Panama- 20 image gallery: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/emocionante-reencuentro-princesa-leonor-reina_3_2003859977.html#slide-1

FINANCIAL

Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm, passes baton to Abel:
– Warren Buffett is ending his career as perhaps the world’s most famous and revered investor, saying he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), opens new tab at the end of 2025, and hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel.
– The move caps an era for Berkshire after Buffett’s extraordinary 60 years at the helm, which made him a household name, a multi-billionaire and an American success story. “I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive officer of the company at year end,” Buffett, 94, said on Saturday as he wrapped up Berkshire’s annual meeting in Omaha, adding he would still “hang around and conceivably be useful in a few cases” but that the “final word” would be Abel’s. Dull article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/wealth/berkshire-shareholders-head-buffetts-60th-annual-meeting-economy-top-mind-2025-05-03/

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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot

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

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

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

Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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DigameXtra No. 2999 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, May 2nd, 2025

On May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Spring Fiesta 2025 of Coín events this weekend- Full schedule: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/arrancan-fiestas-primavera-coin-extensa-programacion-conciertos_0_2003831314.html

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La Cochera- Weekend Events: 2-4 May
Paseo Andrés Segovia 45, 18697 La Herradura
– Friday 2 May, 23:30 Proyecto Mandarina Band (Video Link)
– Sat, 3 May, 23:30 Maniacs Cover Band
– Sun, 4 May, 19:00 Don’t Believe The Hype Band
Info: https://lacochera.club/en/home/

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Concert- Red Zeppelin: Sat, 3 May, 9:30pm
Sala Trinchera, C/ Parauta 25, Malaga
Tribute to Led Zeppelin. Info & tix (€18): https://entradium.com/es/events/red-zeppelin-en-sala-trinchera & Video Link

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CÓMPETA SOLAR

Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
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Contact: James Bain, Competa
Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain)
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TONY ROAM TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain:
Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK.
18 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Man & Van, Local & Long Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request.
Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
This and a current Operators licence are a legal requirement.
Our International Operators Licence No UKGB / OG2043664
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.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
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Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR

The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa:
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES & JUBILEE HOUSE

ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN THE AXARQUIA REGION:
Do you have health or mobility issues?
Would support enable you to remain independent in your own home?
Liz Brown, probably the only nurse registered to practice in Andalucia to hold the ENB 941 (Specialist qualification in care of the older person), together with her fully insured and police checked home care support team offers one-on-one support and companionship in the comfort of your own home. COE Malaga reg. 17425
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5 ground floor individual units all en-suite
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Main language- English / Extensive sea views / Wheelchair accessible / Garden / Home cooking / Wifi / Air conditioning / Visiting physiotherapist, hairdresser, chiropodist and nutritionist
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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate:
We are proactive, dynamic and creative. Listing properties for sale is our speciality and our passion.
Not only do we advertise on the leading major property websites, we attend international property exhibitions and are very active on social media.
50% of our buyers are Spanish and the other 50% are from all corners of the world. We do not focus on a particular nationality, we focus on selling!
Would you like a free realistic valuation?
Contact us, as we have the capability to take on more properties to advertise.
We speak Spanish, English, French, Dutch, German and Polish, and would love to speak with you!
info@blucee.com ; 0034 711042727 / 0034 951553890 ; Web: http://www.blucee.com/
Or pass by our office to have a no obligation chat!
Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29740
From 09.30 to 17.30 hrs, Monday and Friday.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09.30 to 20.00 hrs.
For an appointment outside of our opening times please contact us.
We cover the whole coast line and inland.
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Thanks for those articles: THANKS FOR THE ARTICLES TODAY – A BANK HOLIDAY ! ! !
Specially like the first with this quote, “The blackout in Spain was not caused by a cyberattack but by the worst possible attack, that of politicians against their citizens.”
Now in the Telegraph and the Times comment sections. Peter.

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1st May Holiday Edition: What an amazing piece of analysis from Daniel Lacalle in in your 1st May edition Naythan. It was good for thought, not just for the masses who had to endure the blackout, but for politicians and lawmakers who are responsible for keeping our lives not just bearable but enjoyable and future-proofed.The entire world of politics should read this analysis and act upon it sooner rather than later. Thank you Naythan for this extra edition. Tony in Torrox Park.

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SPAIN

Spain intensifies military surveillance in the Gibraltar Strait with the monitoring of eight Russian ships during April: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish Navy patrol boats have closely followed eight Russian-flagged vessels during their transit through waters of national interest in the month of April, within the framework of the Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations (OPVD) led by the Maritime Operational Command (MOM). The operation has had one of its key points in the Strait of Gibraltar, a strategic passage where the Spanish Navy maintains constant control.
– The April operations reflect the importance of the Spanish Navy’s deterrent presence in hot spots such as the Strait of Gibraltar, the Gulf of Cadiz or the Alboran Sea, common routes for Russian naval traffic between the Atlantic and the Eastern Mediterranean. Source, Spanish: https://www.europasur.es/campo-de-gibraltar/espana-vigilancia-militar-estrecho-buques-rusos_0_2003838434.html

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The Spanish state should take over grid operator, says Spain’s communist deputy prime minister:
– {Is she talking about the state that has not produced a new budget since 2023, botched its response to the last 4 national disasters (Drought, DANA, blackout & the volcano eruption, not to mention the lockdowns) and who’s leader is embroiled in a network of family corruption investigations? The same state that has defaulted on billions of euros of penalty payments due to a previous energy investments fiasco? That state? No thanks! -Ed.}
– The state should take 100% control of the Spanish grid operator, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said on Thursday, days after the country suffered its worst blackout.
– Red Electrica, known as REE, is 20%-owned by the state and the rest is in private hands. {REE is headed by former Socialist minister Beatriz Corredor, an old friend of Pedro Sanchez. -Ed.}
– “REE is a private monopoly. This cannot be like this,” Diaz said in an interview on Spanish television channel TVE. Diaz is also labour minister and a member of the Sumar party (Communist), which is a junior partner in Spain’s coalition government. She said the Socialist Party, the senior partner, did not agree the state should take full control.
– Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said a government investigation was under way into the power outage that halted trains, shut airports and trapped people in lifts on Monday across the Iberian peninsula.
– As part of the inquiry, investigators from Spain’s cybersecurity agency, INCIBE, and the CNI intelligence service will seek information from the grid operator and private energy companies, including through visits to their offices, two sources told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/spanish-state-should-take-over-grid-operator-says-deputy-prime-minister-2025-05-01/

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Still Floundering- The government asks for more information to electric operators to specify the causes of the blackout: {Translation, summary}
– The Government plans to send new written requests to the electricity operators to complete the reconstruction of the blackout incident last Monday, also requesting information on the previous hours and those referring to the replacement process.
– For the time being, as sources from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge have explained to Europa Press, the Government has received most of the information initially requested to the system agents. However, given the technical complexity of obtaining certain data, there are some that are still being compiled by the agents, which has led the Government to resubmit some requests.
– The committee for the analysis of the circumstances that concurred in the electricity crisis of April 28th held its first meeting last Wednesday at the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge and, this Thursday, the head of the branch, Sara Aagesen, met with the president of the CNMC.
– Similarly, Aagesen is scheduled to meet on Friday with her counterpart from Portugal and on Saturday a new meeting of the analysis committee will be held, this time at the headquarters of Red Eléctrica (Redeia). Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-gobierno-pide-mas-informacion-operadores-electricos-concretar-causas-apagon-20250501134541.html

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Spain activates a ‘reinforced operation’ of its electricity network after the blackout and slows the use of renewables: {Translation, summary}
– Red Eléctrica, the electricity system operator, is applying in recent days a reinforced operation mode in the electricity market to ensure extra stability in its operation after the massive blackout that knocked out the country on Monday and until Tuesday morning. A formula that seeks to additionally shield the robustness of the grid and the system by slowing down the use of renewables and giving priority to traditional energies, particularly gas-fired power plants.
– The electricity system has been operating in this reinforced mode since last Tuesday, with a more stable production mix and seeking to strengthen redundancies to avoid problems after the historical collapse, according to Government sources. Red Eléctrica declines to make any kind of comment on the operations it has been carrying out since the ‘energy zero’ on Monday and since the supply was restored on Tuesday morning.
– But the electricity generating companies confirm that on Tuesday Red Eléctrica activated the so-called ‘technical restrictions’ mechanism and is giving instructions to the market to park part of the production that can inject mainly solar plants and to a lesser extent wind farms, while prioritizing the use of traditional production plants (especially gas plants and at some times also hydroelectric plants) because they can provide greater stability to the network, by allowing the damping of fluctuations such as those that occurred on Monday.
– “Since Tuesday, restrictions have been imposed on the use of solar energy and some wind power, and priority is being given to generation with greater buffering capacity, especially gas plants, to ensure that no incident occurs again,” sources in the electricity sector explained to EL PERIÓDICO. “It is not a question of having enough production to cover demand, which renewables could also provide, the goal is to ensure the stability of the network, and that is now given by combined cycle, hydroelectric, other thermal and nuclear.”
– The large electricity companies such as Iberdrola, Endesa or Naturgy assure that they have their entire fleet of power plants and production plants available to follow the instructions they receive from Red Eléctrica, but they do not make any assessment or comment on what orders they are receiving from the electricity system manager. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/economia/2025/05/01/apagon-red-electrica-operacion-reforzada-solar-centrales-gas-renovables-116945320.html

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Supreme Court has confirmed the acquittal in a case of attempted murder on a doctor because the attacker was drunk & high on drugs: {Translation}
– The Supreme Court of Spain has confirmed the acquittal of a man diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who was accused of having attempted to murder the doctor who came to his home after his mother called 112 for help because he had attacked his father. The magistrates have assured that his exoneration can only be ratified because it was proven that he acted in a state of “full intoxication” due to the consumption of alcohol and drugs.
– In a sentence, to which Europa Press has had access, the high court explains that once the sentence of instance includes in its proven facts that the defendant was in that state of intoxication it is not possible to modify the acquittal.
– This decision, however, has been opposed by two of the five members of the court — the acting president of the Criminal Chamber, Andrés Martínez Arrieta, and the magistrate Vicente Magro, who have submitted a dissenting opinion to record their disagreement. Full article: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ts-ratifica-absolucion-hombre-intento-matar-medico-intoxicacion-plena-drogas-alcohol-20250501065955.html

ANDALUCÍA

Thousands of protesters rise to the street in Andalusia for “a decent job”: {Translation, summary}
– A total of 11,420 protesters have raised to the streets this Thursday to celebrate the International Workers Day under the motto ‘Protect the conquered, win the future’ in the eight Andalusian provinces, with the aim of claiming “social justice and decent employment.”
– By provinces, Malaga has been the one that has registered the greatest participation, with 2,100 attendees, including the United Left coordinator in Andalusia and deputy of adding in Congress, Toni Valero. It is followed by Granada, with 2,000 participants, where the general secretary of the PSOE of Granada, Pedro Fernández; and Cádiz, with 1,900, with the presence of the Secretary General of the PSOE of Cádiz, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1893925/miles-de-manifestantes-se-alzan-a-la-calle-en-andalucia-por-un-empleo-digno/

MALAGA PROVINCE

Residents of Ojén (Málaga) rebel against the accommodation of illegal immigrants in a luxury hotel- “My daughter can’t go out on the street”: {Translation}
– The residents of Ojen have said “no” to the presence of more than 100 illegal immigrants in a luxury hotel in the municipality of Malaga, after learning that the Government has housed this group in the facilities of the Wellness Marbella, an exclusive complex located in the Sierra de las Nieves {pic}. The news has generated considerable unease among residents, who claim to have learned of the arrival of immigrants only after the VOX party publicly denounced the move.
– The establishment, which until recently offered high-end services such as a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, full gym and high-cost beauty treatments, has stopped accepting new reservations and is not responding to phone calls, which has added to the local bewilderment. According to the hotel’s own website, specialized massages -such as reflexology or Thai techniques- and facial services were offered with prices ranging from 65 to 85 euros. {So the gov’t must be paying more than the hotel would make doing its regular business, otherwise they would never agree to this. Why not house them in a youth hostel and save the taxpayers a few bucks? This simply defies logic, unless there are some serious backhanders involved. -Ed.}
– The controversy has also spread to social networks, where numerous users have compared the attention being received by illegal immigrants with the difficulties still being suffered by Spanish citizens affected by recent natural disasters, such as the eruption of the volcano on La Palma or the floods caused by the Valencia flood.
– The arrival of these immigrants is part of the migration policy of the current Executive, which has been harshly criticized by sectors that consider that the reception measures prioritize the new arrivals over the needs of the national population. The choice of a luxury hotel as temporary accommodation has contributed to further inflame tempers. Meanwhile, the Ojen Town Hall has not issued official statements on the situation, and the secrecy surrounding the operation has generated uncertainty among both neighbors and the local media.
– “My daughter cannot go out on the street, and if she goes out she is accompanied. It scares me too, they have brought us insecurity and have brought in people we don’t know and we don’t know if they have good intentions”, complained a local mother. Another neighbor criticizes that, unlike what was promised – that they would not go out and that they would be controlled -, he has found the opposite reality: “They have been walking around the town and the roads with the door open for two days, and the concern of the neighbors is growing”.
– Finally, another neighbor argues that although everyone has the right to housing, this should not be the solution: “Everyone deserves a roof over their heads, but not like this. We must fix the problems in their countries of origin and not promote migratory avalanches and then provide them with cell phones, clothes, food, hotels… Because our children, who are Spanish, do not even have help to buy a house”, he concludes. Source, Spanish: https://gaceta.es/espana/vecinos-de-ojen-malaga-se-rebelan-ante-el-alojamiento-de-inmigrantes-ilegales-en-un-hotel-de-lujo-mi-hija-no-puede-salir-a-la-calle-20250501-0719/

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FRIGILIANA

Drug Sales House Busted In Friggy: {Translation}
– The Civil Guard, as part of the operation “Trinafri”, has dismantled a very active drug sales operation in the town of Frigiliana, arrested are two people for a crime against public health.
– The investigation began in the middle of last year when the agents received various information indicating that in a house located in the historic center would be selling drugs in doses. As a result of the investigations carried out it was possible to confirm the facts, since this house was attended by numerous regular consumers, with police intercepting several of them moments after buying the drug.
– In view of these facts, and once the judicial authorization was granted, the house was searched, where doses of various narcotic substances such as cocaine, MDMA, fentanyl, hashish and marijuana were seized, as well as elements for cutting these substances, a precision scale and cash. Likewise, two people were arrested and another one is being investigated for a crime against public health, being placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/desarticulan-un-punto-de-venta-de-droga-por-dosis-en-frigiliana/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

One woman injured after a spectacular 3 vehicle traffic accident in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation}
– A woman was injured last Tuesday night after a collision between three vehicles. The incident occurred on Avenida Juan Carlos I of Velez-Malaga, an area near the shopping center El Ingenio, which connects to the town of Torre del Mar. After the incident, the driver had to be transferred to the Regional Hospital of the same municipality by “anxiety attack”, apparently without major injuries, but remains under observation, according to police sources.
– Last night, Tuesday, Emergencies 112 Andalusia received calls alerting of a traffic accident. After this, members of the Provincial Consortium of Firefighters of the Provincial Council of Malaga and Local Police officers went to the scene, where one of the cars involved was on fire. The professionals managed to extinguish the fire and avoid greater evils. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/velez-malaga/mujer-herida-accidente-trafico-velez-malaga_0_2003838018.html

GRANADA

Sierra Nevada ski resort reopens all its tracks after a closing day for strong winds: {Translation}
– The ski resort of Sierra Nevada, in Monachil, in the metropolitan area of Granada, has reopened all its tracks this Thursday after remaining closed the previous day due to the persistence of strong winds of up to more than 90 kilometers per hour.
– As reported to Europa Press sources of Cetursa, the public company that manages the station, there are currently available 28 kilometers of skiable surface spread over 33 tracks, thanks to the progressive opening of the eight lifts as the weather has improved throughout the morning.
– The Trineo Mirlo and Mirlo Blanco activity areas are also operational. In addition, the Zayas ski lift and the Laguna area, which began the day closed due to the storm, have been reopened to the public. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-estacion-esqui-sierra-nevada-reabre-todas-pistas-dia-cierre-fuertes-vientos-20250501135606.html

UKRAINE WAR

Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?:
– After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the version of the deal signed Wednesday is far more beneficial to Ukraine than previous versions, which they said reduced Kyiv to a junior partner and gave Washington unprecedented rights to the country’s resources.
– The agreement — which the Ukrainian parliament must ratify — would establish a reconstruction fund for Ukraine that Ukrainian officials hope will be a vehicle to ensure future American military assistance. A previous agreement was nearly signed before being derailed in a tense Oval Office meeting involving U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
– The deal covers minerals, including rare earth elements, but also other valuable resources, including oil and natural gas, according to the text released by Ukraine’s government.
It does not include resources that are already a source of revenue for the Ukrainian state. In other words, any profits under the deal are dependent on the success of new investments. Ukrainian officials have also noted that it does not refer to any debt obligations for Kyiv, meaning profits from the fund will likely not go toward the paying the U.S. back for its previous support.
– Officials have also emphasized that the agreement ensures full ownership of the resources remains with Ukraine, and the state will determine what can be extracted and where. The text of the deal lists 55 minerals but says more can be agreed to. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in Ukraine’s rare earth elements, and some of them are included in the list, as are other critical minerals, such as titanium, lithium and uranium. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-us-rare-earth-minerals-deal-8566241ea0e121a30437d845357055d8

SPORT

Tennis News- Coco Gauff crushes Iga Swiatek, into Madrid final:
– Coco Gauff lost her first seven matches to Iga Swiatek—at one point trailing their head-to-head 11-1—but the American is 3-0 since the end of 2024, stunning the former world No. 1 in a 6-1, 6-1 demolition to reach her first Mutua Madrid Open final.
-“[I’m proud of] the mentality I had through the whole match,” she said on-court after the match. “I think I was aggressive and played with margin. Maybe it wasn’t her best level today but I think I kind of forced her into some awkward positions. I’m really happy with how I played today.” Full article: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/coco-gauff-scores-third-straight-win-vs-iga-swiatek-madrid-final

HEALTH

US HHS Study Confirms UK National Health Service Findings- evidence fails to support effectiveness of “gender-affirming care” for minors:
– The review commissioned by Trump warns of the potential for ‘clinical recklessness’ where minors are concerned.
– There is not strong evidence that “gender-affirming care” for minors is effective for treating gender dysphoria or improving mental health, according to a report issued on Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services, based on a review of existing literature.
– The researchers found that existing studies suffer from bias and methodological errors, while the literature also fails to appropriately consider potential “harms” such as the loss of sexual function.
– “The ‘gender-affirming’ model of care includes irreversible endocrine and surgical interventions on minors with no physical pathology,” reads the report’s foreword. “These interventions carry risk of significant harms including infertility/sterility, sexual dysfunction, impaired bone density accrual, adverse cognitive impacts, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, psychiatric disorders, surgical complications, and regret. Meanwhile, systematic reviews of the evidence have revealed deep uncertainty about the purported benefits of these interventions.”
– Like the Cass Review commissioned by the U.K. National Health Service on gender-related medical care for minors that concluded “this is an area of remarkably weak evidence” in 2024, the HHS report found that “the overall quality of evidence concerning the effects of any intervention on psychological outcomes, quality of life, regret, or long-term health, is very low.“ Full article: https://www.offthepress.com/hhs-report-finds-lack-of-evidence-for-effectiveness-of-gender-affirming-care/

TRAVEL

Malaga recovers its direct daily flight to New York: {Translation, summary}
– Malaga Costa del Sol airport resumes next Friday, May 2, the direct seasonal air route with the Newark aerodrome in the U.S. city of New York. The connection will be extended until September 24 as confirmed by sources of Turismo Costa del Sol.
– This is the third time that United Airlines launches this summer route that, like last year, will involve a daily nonstop connection between the capital of the Costa del Sol and the city of the big apple.
– The first United Airlines flight is scheduled to land at Malaga airport this Friday at 7.35 a.m., after taking off from Newark airport in New York on Thursday at 5.50 p.m. (local time). Thereafter, flights will depart Malaga each day at 9:35 a.m. and arrive in New York at 12:10 p.m. (local time).
– {Be aware Newark in actually in New Jersey, almost 20 miles drive from NYC. It is an expensive taxi ride (approx $60) or bus ($20), but there are local trains available starting at under €10 if you don’t mind dragging your luggage around the huge Penn Station train terminal in NYC. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/malaga/malaga-recupera-vuelo-diario-directo-nueva-york-20250501140323-nts.html

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DigameXtra Special Holiday Edition 1May25 – Blackout Analysis By Spanish PhD – A Catastrophe Created By Political Design & A Warning To The World + New Technical Info Update

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Two articles for an in depth look at the blackout

Analysis by Daniel Lacalle (Madrid, 1967):
– PhD Economist and Fund Manager.
– Author of bestsellers “Life In The Financial Markets” and “The Energy World Is Flat” as well as “Escape From the Central Bank Trap”.
– Frequent collaborator with CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Hedgeye, Epoch Times, Mises Institute, BBN Times, Wall Street Journal, El Español, A3 Media and 13TV.
– Holds the CIIA (Certified International Investment Analyst) and masters in Economic Investigation and IESE.

“The Spanish Power Outage. A Catastrophe Created By Political Design and a Warning To The World”

– On April 23rd, I participated in a conference at the European Parliament on the future of nuclear energy with experts from all over Europe, where I warned that, with the current energy policies, blackouts will be the norm, not a coincidence. The shortsighted and sectarian policy of the activists who populate the government has led us to the worst blackout in the history of Spain. We have been without communication or electricity for nearly eleven hours.
– This blackout, with the immediate collapse of fifteen gigawatts of power in the system, is the consequence of a policy that penalizes base energy, key to providing stability to the system, and plunders the energy sector.
– Governments have been dedicated to closing nuclear power plants, making them unviable with abusive and confiscatory taxation; penalizing investment in distribution with absurd regulations; imposing a volatile and intermittent energy mix; and burdening energy with elevated taxes and administrative delays. What could go wrong? Everything.
– And it happened.
– Renewable energies, while essential in a balanced energy mix, cannot provide safety and stability due to their volatility and intermittent nature. That’s why it is essential to have a balanced system with base-load energy that operates all the time, such as hydropower, nuclear, and natural gas as backup. Destroying access to nuclear energy with unnecessary closures and confiscatory taxation has been part of the fundamental causes of the disaster and the blackout.
– Last week, they had to close the remaining nuclear power plants because their taxes are so high that they cannot cover their fixed costs. They have destroyed nuclear plants’ economics by political design. Moreover, those plants would have provided stability to the grid if national and regional governments, which use nuclear and hydroelectric power as cash cows for their revenue-hungry policies, had prioritized supply security over energy sectarianism.
– There is much more. Spain and Portugal produce electricity with more than 60% solar and wind energy. Hydraulic, nuclear, and combined cycle gas plants must cover the shortfalls in solar and wind production, which is intermittent. There is no possibility of having a stable and secure system with a continuous supply if the electrical grid is not balanced to avoid a total blackout.
– According to Euronews, “France sometimes produces too much electricity, leading the network operator RTE to disconnect solar or wind sites. The consumer pays taxes to cover the operator’s losses. This procedure prevents a general blackout of the grid.”
– In Spain, the president of Red Eléctrica, Beatriz Corredor, whose experience in energy is more than scarce, has never given a message or coordinated actions to prevent blackouts that were happening more frequently recently. We have been experiencing sporadic supply cuts to the industry for years, and just a week ago, the Chamartín station had a severe supply cut episode.
– The crisis was not only a disaster due to the shortsighted energy policy of the current and previous governments. It was a disaster due to the inaction of the Ministry of Defence. Similar to the recent floods, our security forces exhibited astonishment at their lack of mobilization. Trains and elevators blocked thousands of travelers for hours, while the army stood by, waiting for orders.
– Six days ago, the government, left-wing parties, and many media outlets celebrated that Spain’s power grid ran entirely on renewable energy for a weekday for the first time. Bravo. A week later, a massive blackout in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. France quickly restored electricity because it has the largest nuclear fleet in Europe. In Spain, the government maintained a confiscatory taxation system that prevented nuclear plants from operating, resulting in nearly eleven hours of darkness and no communication.
– Red Eléctrica reported that the cause was a “strong oscillation in the electrical grid” that “forced the Iberian Peninsula to disconnect from the European system”. The collapse was immediate and long-lasting. It was the longest power outage in the history of Spain. The recovery efforts were in vain as they attempted to restore frequency control and stability with a system dependent on volatile and intermittent renewables.
– A system without physical inertia, provided by baseload energies that operate all the time – nuclear and hydroelectric – makes it impossible to stabilise the grid in the face of supply disruptions.
– When the collapse occurred, the Spanish electrical grid had almost 80% renewable generation, 11% nuclear, and only 3% natural gas. There was practically no base generation or physical inertia to absorb the shock that was generated.
– For years, experts have issued warnings. Experts from around the world have been accused of being mouthpieces for invented lobbies when they warned of the risk to the system from overloading with renewables and eliminating or limiting base-load energies. In 2017, the European Network of Transmission System Operators warned that the increase in renewables would raise the risk of cascading failures if urgent investment was not made in synthetic inertia and storage technologies. Moreover, even if investment is made in storage, hundreds of experts warned about the additional burden with the electrification of the mobile fleet. Despite the warnings from energy companies and operators, the European Commission maintained its bet on renewable development that was poorly planned and worse executed. This included a New Green Deal that ignored the importance of networks and backup and seemed designed by school activists.
– The Spanish government wanted to present itself as the top student of that so-called ecological sectarianism, which ignores copper and lithium mining, the importance of backup, and system stability. What have they achieved? They have created a disaster that has the potential to repeat itself.
– Blackouts, which should have been something obsolete and forgotten, have become the norm since politicians have ideologized energy. Other countries have suffered similar problems: Australia (2016), Germany (2017), and the United Kingdom (2019) experienced blackouts or near-blackouts due to insufficient energy reserves or grid stability measures. However, none of these incidents have been as dramatic or scandalous as the one in Spain.
– The governments of Spain have decided that the closure of all our nuclear power plants will be effective in 2035, despite all the technicians reminding us that they work perfectly and their lifespan could be extended by at least ten years. This action is going to increase dependence on renewables and Russian natural gas. In other words, Spain’s shortsighted policy is going to make the country more dependent on China and Russia for energy and face constant blackouts and supply cuts to the industry as if it were a third-world dictatorship.
– Propaganda told us that renewables would bring competitiveness and stability to the grid, but the reality shows that an over-reliance on certain renewables and a shortage of base-load energy sources indicate that the electrical grid increasingly depends on the few nuclear and natural gas plants that operate to maintain supply stability.
– The blackout in Spain was not caused by a cyberattack but by the worst possible attack, that of politicians against their citizens. It is urgent that Spain radically changes its energy strategy, that we maintain and expand the nuclear and base energy park, or we will depend more on Russia and China and, moreover, with blackouts.

Full article: https://www.dlacalle.com/en/the-spanish-power-outage-a-catastrophe-created-by-political-design-and-a-warning-to-the-world/
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Red Eléctrica deactivated a safety mechanism to prevent major blackouts: {Translation}

– Red Eléctrica eliminated the anti-outage safety mechanism during daylight hours. The SRAD, which has been activated up to five times in the last two years, was eliminated by the electricity manager this year.
– On September 20, 2022, Royal Decree-Law 17/2022 was published, adopting urgent measures in the field of energy, among many other measures, the Royal Decree contemplated the regulation of the Active Demand Response Service (SRAD).
– This mechanism is a tool that provides extra flexibility to the operation of the electricity system in specific moments of resource scarcity when it is necessary to adjust demand to production (something very similar to the old interruptibility service). Or translated into more colloquial words: Red Eléctrica rejected at the beginning of 2025 to maintain this shield during daylight hours since, in its opinion, it was unthinkable that a blackout such as the one that finally ended up occurring would take place.
– Industry sources told this newspaper that “no one in the company thought that a blackout could occur during solar hours”. An example of this is that the SRAD was modified in such a way that it is not applied in the central hours of the day. “They did not consider that we would have problems in the hours when the sun was shining,” they say.
– Thus, Red Eléctrica considered that there was zero risk of possible blackouts during the day and since this year the possibility that Spain, or part of it, would be without electricity was not considered. On several occasions, as mentioned above, the electricity manager applied this mechanism due to high energy demand. It usually happens that with the sun going away and when households need more energy to heat their homes in winter, public lighting starts to be switched on; consumption shoots up. It is at that moment when Red Eléctrica sends a shutdown order to large industry in order to avoid supply problems.
– Last December was the last time it was activated. At the stroke of 21.15 at night, the company ordered companies that require large consumption to stop their production. “The continuity of supply was not compromised at any time, being the objective of the activation order (which was applied for approximately three hours that establishes the regulations) to guarantee the reserve levels established in the operating procedures in response to a specific situation in which the resources available in the system were reduced,” REE said in a statement on December 15.
– But, could this mechanism have avoided the collapse? In this regard, the experts consulted differ because the SRAD is applied 15 minutes in advance. In other words, it is a programmed blackout. “It is true that at the speed at which the blackout occurred (five seconds) it would have been all the same and it would have been difficult to give time to prepare for it”, say sources in the sector in conversation with this newspaper.
– However, other sources agree that before the electric shock suffered by Spain there were signals in the market that could have alerted Red Eléctrica and could have activated the SRAD. Specifically, in the province of Malaga, an anomaly in supply and demand was detected half an hour before the collapse, according to sources in the know.
Weeks before, Repsol had already had to paralyze two of its plants due to a voltage problem weeks ago in Cartagena. In turn, Puertollano had a similar incident and the multi-energy company decided to pause its activity to avoid greater evils.
– In this context, the Government and Red Eléctrica have assured that, in spite of the major blackout, the replacement plans were activated and worked correctly. These plans are procedures designed to restore electricity in a safe and progressive manner after a massive blackout. This was the first time they had been put into operation.
– Redeia and CNMC alert. The idea of withdrawing the mechanism from the daytime slot is in line with the reports issued by Redia, Red Eléctrica’s parent company, which assured that there was no possibility of a major blackout.
The company chaired by Beatriz Corredor, which presented its annual report at the end of February, identified the risk that small generators or renewable energy self-consumption facilities would have difficulties in the “short or medium term” for “adequate behavior” in the event of disturbances. This model would mean, according to the company, “a risk for the safe operation of the electricity system”.
– In turn, in another report, Redeia warned that “there are risks due to the disappearance from the system of a firm generation such as nuclear, with the closure of the plants and the problems caused by the excess of renewables”.
20 days before the blackout, Red Eléctrica itself stated in social networks that “there is no risk of blackout and Red Eléctrica guarantees supply. The ERAA 2024 does not question any nuclear group. The main conclusion of this report is that a significant volume of combined cycle plants could be economically unviable in the coming years if incentives are not established”.
– On the other hand, the National Competition Market Commission (CNMC) has prepared several reports in which it refers to the exposure of the Spanish electricity system to renewables. Specifically, the agency indicates that the incipient rise of renewables in generation and the high oscillations in voltage levels “could cause blackouts”. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/economia/red-electrica-desactivo-un-mecanismo-de-seguridad-para-evitar-grandes-apagones.html

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Cata Junto al Mar Torrox Costa- the largest open-air Wine Tasting by the Sea in southern Europe: Thurs, 1 May
– At the Mirador del Faro from 12:00 noon. The wine tasting also includes a national contest of ham cutters.
– From this coming Tuesday April 22 and you can pick up the free tickets to attend the tasting in the offices of the Mayor in Torrox, in the mayor’s office of El Morche or in the building of Usos Múltiples of Torrox Costa (the library/tourist office by the bus station). As in previous editions, to facilitate the attendance of public coming from other parts of the Axarquia and the province of Malaga, of the 1,000 tickets issued, 400 will be reserved for the same day of the tasting, so that they can be collected by people arriving from outside.
– The day will feature ambient music and local DJs, as well as leading specialists who will explain both the characteristics of the Malaga wines to be tasted and the tasting process of each of the three varieties.

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Traditional Flamenco- 2 Events
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– Wed, 30 April, 8pm. Aurora Vargas, Roots & Feelings
Voice & tapshoes: Aurora Vargas / Guitarist: Miguel Salado
Clapping and jaleos: Diego Montoya, Manuel Salado, Javi Peña. Info & tix (€18-28): https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/aurora-vargas-raices-y-sentimientos/ & Video Link
– Thurs, 1 May, 8pm. Israel Fernández “Por amor al cante”
Advance tickets sold out for this show, a limited number of tickets will be sold at the box office the day of the show. Or check for advance tix from ticket reseller websites.
The tour of different theaters of the peninsula by the singer from Toledo and the veteran guitarist Antonio el Relojero, from the Madrid town of Colmenar de Oreja.
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X Dia de la Miel de Cana (molasses day)- Frigiliana: Sun, 4 May, 11am
The program includes:
Guided tour of the molasses factory at 11am.
Presentation of traditional recipes with cane honey.
Tasting of some specialties.
Musical and dance performances from noon.
While it is commonly called as cane or molasses honey, it can be found with other names, such as final honey, black honey or blackstrap molasses, all valid to refer to this product.

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Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja: Upcoming events
– Thurs, 1 May, 8pm. Diamantes del Flamenco
– Fri, 2 May, 8pm. Yerma
– Sat, 3 May, 8pm. Flamenco- Cafe del Mundo
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Día del Níspero- Sayalonga: Sunday, May 4
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At 15:00 hours the Panda de Verdiales Primera de Comares perform, followed by the Coro Rociero La Blanca Paloma de Corumbela, and the Cuadro Flamenco de la Boterita. At 18:00 hours will be the concert Mecamela ‘Tribute to Camela’ and at 20:00 hours will continue with music djs A.Hierro and dj Sau.

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Power Restored In Spain, Portugal But The Situation Reveals A Very Serious Underlying Problem:
– Here’s an excerpt from Michael Shellenberger at PUBLIC, who provided an uncomfortable truth about the unhinged liberals in Europe who have been hellbent on retiring fossil fuel power and nuclear generation plants, swapping for unreliable solar and wind:
“Despite all these warnings, political and regulatory energy in Europe remained focused on accelerating renewable deployment, not upgrading the grid’s basic stability. In Spain, solar generation continued to climb rapidly through 2023 and early 2024.
Coal plants closed. Nuclear units retired.
On many spring days by 2025, Spain’s midday solar generation exceeded its total afternoon demand, leading to frequent negative electricity prices.
The system was being pushed to the limit.
And today, at 12:35 pm, it broke.
Spain’s blackout wasn’t just a technical failure. It was a political and strategic failure.
Unless Spain rapidly invests in synthetic inertia, maintains and expands its nuclear fleet, or adds some other new form of heavy rotating generation, the risk of future blackouts will only grow worse.”
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David Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Gallardo & Luis Carrero are going to trial- Judge to open oral trial against Pedro Sanchez’s brother: {Translation}
– The head judge of the Court of Instruction number 3 of Badajoz, Beatriz Biedma has initiated the opening of oral proceedings against the brother of Pedro Sánchez, David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón; the president of the Provincial Council of Badajoz and secretary general of the PSOE Extremadura, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, and the former advisor of Moncloa Luis Carrero, among others, for alleged crimes of administrative malfeasance and influence peddling.
– In a 70-page order issued on Monday, April 28, to which Europa Press has had access, Judge Beatriz Biedma establishes that the proceedings continue by the abbreviated procedure against the investigated David Sanchez, Miguel Angel Gallardo and Luis Carrero, among other charges of the Diputación de Badajoz.
– The investigator also establishes that the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the accusations in this case be transferred so that “in the common term of 10 days they can request the opening of the oral trial, formulating a written accusation or dismissal of the case, or exceptionally, the practice of complementary diligences”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1892770/la-jueza-propone-abrir-juicio-oral-contra-el-hermano-de-pedro-sanchez/

ANDALUCÍA

Power Update- The Government points out that especially in Eastern Andalusia there remain areas without light: {Translation, summary}
– The Government delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernandez, said that during the night of Monday and the early hours of Tuesday “power has been progressively restored throughout the territory” Andalusia, although “there are areas where electricity still does not reach, especially in the eastern part of the community.” “Residents still without power should remain attentive to the official channels of communication to follow the recommendations of the authorities”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-gobierno-senala-todo-andalucia-oriental-siguen-zonas-luz-recomienda-no-usar-coche-apagon-20250429101412.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The transport of Malaga on Tuesday after the blackout- the subway and train to Madrid, restored; Avant and Cercanías, out of service: {Translation}
– Public transport is gradually returning to Malaga after the blackout. In the early hours of the morning, the Metro was already operating normally, and the high-speed train service to Madrid is gradually being reinstated. Both the Cercanías and the Avant and Media Distancia trains are suspended, although Renfe has announced its intention to recover them throughout the day.
– The Malaga subway is the first of the services that works with total normality of those that depend on the light. At the stroke of 4 o’clock in the morning this Tuesday, it was already warning through its accounts in social networks that users could access the Metro from the beginning of the day.
– The high speed, that is, the AVE, AVLO, Iryo and Ouigo services to Madrid, are restored, as announced by the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente. Always, of course, from María Zambrano. For those departing from Seville, their connection to Cordoba will be made by bus, according to Renfe, which warns of a gradual restoration of the high-speed line.
– Neither the Avant trains connecting with Seville nor the Media Distancia trains are in service. The Malaga-Granada train cannot start service either due to infrastructure problems. Neither do the Cercanías trains in the early hours of the morning, due to lack of voltage. Once the service is restored, Renfe announced that the tickets for today’s Cercanías would be free.
– The airport operated Monday during the day and continue to operate this Tuesday. Aena indicates that at night the schedules have been adapted to the needs of rescheduled passengers and there have been no significant crowds in the terminals. They also remind that in Belgium there is a general strike, which may affect operations with Brussels and other airports in the country.
– Buses in Malaga are operating without major problems. Early in the morning traffic was intense in the access from Juan XXIII avenue to Manuel Azaña square, Blas Infante avenue, Guerrero Stracha avenue and Valle Inclán avenue. With fluid traffic for the rest of the roads. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/transporte-malaga-apagon-metro-tren-madrid-avant-cercanias_0_2003827602.html

ALMÁCHAR

Almáchar celebrates this weekend the Fiestas in Honor of the Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde, a tradition that dates back three centuries: {Translation, summary}
– Friday 2 to Sunday 6 May.
– The function of the Christ of the Green Band goes back at least three centuries ago when the earthquake of 1755 occurred, which caused several thousand victims in Portugal, Spain and North Africa and very high economic damages. Tradition has it that the inhabitants of Almáchar then made a promise to take him out in procession on the first Sunday of May. Nowadays, many people follow him in kilometers-long queues.
– The activities start on Friday, May 2nd at nine o’clock in the morning with the traditional ringing of bells. At 12:00 hours will be the descent of the Holy Christ from the chapel to the throne. At 18:00 hours in the Casa de la Cultura, the Lorena Diaz Musical Theater School will offer a musical theater. Until two in the morning, the attractions will have reduced price. At 20:00 hours will be the basketball game Memorial José Gámez between Montefaco Almáchar and Club Baloncesto Motril. “The lighting of the festivities is scheduled for 22:00 hours. From 23 hours, every night, the orchestras ‘D`Vertigo’ and ‘Metropolis’ will perform,” said the councilman of Fiestas. At 00:00 hours will be the election of King, Queen and Ladies of Honor and the children’s category. At 01:30 hours will be the performance of the group ‘Malamanera’. The night will continue with the orchestra D’Vértigo and DJ Baste.
– On Saturday, May 3, the activities will begin at the Casa de la Cultura with performances by the groups Ballet, Alegría, Revuelo and Alboroto. At 7:30 p.m. there will be the traditional race of ribbons on horseback with prizes for every five obtained. In the evening, there will be a fireworks show and the “Tribute to Estopa: Fuente de Energía”. The final touch will be provided by DJ Patore.
– On Sunday, May 4, at 18:00 hours will be the mass in honor of the Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde in which the Choir Luz de Luna will intervene. An hour later there will be a parade of the Agrupación Musical Las Lagunas de Mijas. At 19:30 hours, will be the procession. At 00:00 hours, there will be a concert by Jairo Cuevas, finalist of the program ‘Yo soy del Sur’ 2019 of Canal Sur. The night will continue with performances D’Vértigo and New Velada.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/almachar-celebra-este-fin-de-semana-las-fiestas-en-honor-al-santo-cristo-de-la-banda-verde-una-tradicion-que-se-remonta-a-hace-tres-siglos/

MIGRATION IN SPAIN

Antonio Izquierdo- “Immigration has not rejuvenated the demographic pyramid of any country”: {Translation}
-Immigration has become, for years, one of the main problems in Spain according to CIS barometers. Along with housing or economic problems, becoming the first according to those surveyed in 2024, in the midst of the crisis due to the saturation of the reception centers in the Canary Islands and Melilla. An issue that “divides” and that is at the “center of the political debate”, as explained by
Antonio Izquierdo Escribano, PhD and Professor of Sociology at the University of A Coruña, with extensive experience in research on migration that led him to be the representative of Spain in the OECD from 1989 to 2008 as an expert on migration. The professor and writer escapes from common attitudes and offers a clear and forceful vision of the migration phenomenon in Spain: “There is not a single developed country in the world that has rejuvenated its demographic pyramid thanks to immigration”. “Germany continues to age, France continues to age, Argentina continues to age… for this not to happen, in technical terms, we would need to receive very large flows, like the ones we are receiving now, but for 30 or 40 years in a row. And that is not going to happen, there is no country that supports flows like the ones we are having for so long”, explains the professor, who, through data, shows how the synthetic fertility index -children per woman- of immigrants tends to be equal to that of the native population according to data from the last two decades.
– “That they have a positive contribution in many things, for example, in the composition of the economically active population, without any doubt. Now, is that going to sustain the pension system? Well, no,” Izquierdo asserts. The demographics expert stresses that what the system needs to be sustainable is “more contributors”, because, “if we have many immigrants who do not contribute, because they are irregular or have very low salaries, the pension system does not benefit from this”.
– Izquierdo explains that it is not precisely the poorest who migrate to the main European economies. “It is the middle classes who migrate, those who can overcome the obstacles to reach the country, and this requires intellectual and material resources,” the professor points out. However, few manage to remain middle classes in the countries to which they migrate. “They come to Europe to declassify themselves,” but the reality is that, either because of regulatory formalities or because of difficulties in getting their training approved, the vast majority are forced into lower-skilled jobs, which inevitably affects the number of children they have.
– Economic growth. “What we need to attract is qualified and experienced people with educational qualifications, and for that we need educational systems, housing systems and work systems that promote social mobility,” adds the sociologist. Because when these conditions do not exist, immigration drops and those with more possibilities look for opportunities outside the country. “Just like us, of course. Immigration doesn’t fall off the cliff, it doesn’t throw itself into ravines,” he stresses.
– You don’t have to leave Spain to see this phenomenon. A simple glance at the data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) shows how the number of people immigrating to Spain increased considerably during the period of the real estate bubble, with the increase in wages, but many of them returned and the flows decreased with the same intensity after the puncture and the crisis that succeeded it. It was not until 2018 that the threshold of 300,000 immigrants per semester that the country registered until 2008 was reached again.
– In the same way, the economic growth of the last years after the shocks of the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine caused immigration to clearly increase again. The latest INE data, corresponding to the second quarter of 2022 (provisional), estimate the arrival of 479,000 people in Spain, the record of the historical series. Migratory flows are concentrated in the main cities and urban centers, such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. The economic and growth engines that continue to absorb population, both native and foreign, while the so-called ’empty Spain’ remains deserted. A phenomenon not without its challenges, Izquierdo acknowledges, especially considering the speed with which it has occurred. Therefore, if Spain faces a scenario of greater fiscal pressure to maintain the current public pension model, immigrants will look for other places with greater economic dynamism, as has happened in recent history, both in our country and in the rest of the world.
– Beyond figures or degrees of qualification, for the professor of sociology, the fundamental thing is to consider what place we want immigration to have in our society. A discourse that does not fit with the times or the forms of politics, as shown by the constant reforms of the law on foreigners, without addressing an in-depth debate in which all sensitivities are involved. All this without taking into account the opinion of the immigrants themselves, as shown by the lack of surveys and data in this regard. The sociologist gives as an example the National Immigrant Survey (ENI), which has not been updated since 2007, or the lack of information on the situation of foreigners during the Covid-19 pandemic.
– “Because that costs money, research costs money if it is done well. And they are the ones who never give their opinion, those who are ignored by the surveys, those who do not vote,” Izquierdo asserts. “The CIS samples are only made for those who have Spanish nationality, in addition to a sample of 5.5% of the total for naturalized people – foreigners who obtain nationality – and that is all that is done,” he adds.
– These shortcomings are accompanied by the Spanish migratory model, where the lack of human and economic resources leads to problems derived from improvisation. This leads to cases such as those recently experienced in the Galician community, with the expulsion of immigrants transferred from the Canary Islands due to the crisis of the summer of 2024, with no guarantees or capacity for integration.
– In contrast to other models such as the German one, where a regulated process is carried out, with requirements such as a language qualification, but offering resources that allow them to work and be trained at the same time. On the other hand, the Spanish model, although it does not have the same capacity to compete to attract qualified immigrants as those of the United Kingdom or Germany itself, favors these people to fill less qualified and lower paid jobs. “We have to allow, as in Germany, that an immigrant can work legally and that there is a commitment from the employer so that he can train three or four days a week, or in the afternoons. But that has to be done,” Izquierdo insists. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/galicia/antonio-izquierdo-inmigracion-rejuvenecido-piramide-demografica-ningun-20250427203134-nt_amp.html

CANADA

Canada’s Liberals celebrate a stunning win and the populist challenger loses his seat:
– As Canada’s Liberals celebrated election victory in a stunning turn of fortune, the country would not know until later Tuesday whether the party of Prime Minister Mark Carney would have an outright majority or need help in Parliament.
– Populist Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre — in the lead until U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at Canada with a trade war and annexation threats — was voted out of his Parliament seat in Monday’s election. That capped a swift decline in fortunes for the firebrand Poilievre, who a few months ago appeared to be a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd the Conservatives back into power for the first time in a decade.
– Poilievre, a career politician, campaigned with Trump-like bravado, taking a page from the “America First” president by adopting the slogan “Canada First.” But his similarities to Trump may have ultimately cost him and his party. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-election-carney-trump-poilievre-7d42d2d93b98d471c2afb3cd602d117d

HEALTH

The €283 million plan to reduce 60% of the surgical waiting lists in Andalusia only manages to cut 5%: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia’s €283 million plan to cut surgical waiting lists by 60% has crashed and burned, achieving a pitiful 5% reduction in patients waiting over a year- from 60,000 to 57,000- despite bold promises to eliminate such delays by 2023. Launched in 2022, the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) initiative aimed for 450,000 additional interventions: 135,000 surgeries, 270,000 consultations, and 45,000 tests. By June 2024, only 65% of these were completed (87,000 surgeries, 180,000 consultations, 33,000 tests), even after spending €183 million. The plan’s failure exposes deep flaws in the region’s healthcare system and the government’s mismanagement.
– Crippling inefficiencies, like Seville’s hospitals using just 60% of operating rooms during evening shifts, compounded by healthcare worker strikes and the complexity of surgeries, sabotaged progress. Worse, the government’s outsourcing of 40% of interventions to private clinics has drawn fierce criticism from the PSOE, who accuse the administration of diverting public funds to private interests while public hospitals deteriorate. Andalusia’s average surgical wait time of 171 days in 2024- far above Spain’s 110-day average- cements its status as a national laggard.
– Health Minister Catalina García’s claim that waiting lists have “stabilized” compared to pre-COVID levels is a feeble attempt to spin a catastrophic shortfall. The slight dip in patients waiting over 180 days (from 73,000 to 69,000) is a drop in the bucket against the plan’s lofty 60% target. This debacle lays bare the government’s inability to deliver on grandiose promises, raising serious questions about resource allocation, hospital management, and the creeping privatization of healthcare. Andalusians deserve better than a system that leaves them languishing on waiting lists while public funds prop up private clinics. The government must answer for this egregious failure. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/plan-283-millones-reducir-60-listas-espera-quirurgica-andalucia-logra-recortar-5_1_12249772.html

GASTRONOMIA

Where to eat in Sayalonga- restaurants, inns and bars in the village that is the ‘loquat paradise’: {Translation}
– Halfway between Algarrobo and Cómpeta lies Sayalonga, a village in the Turvilla River valley, where loquat cultivation has thrived for decades. Each year on the first of May, the village celebrates this fruit with a gastronomic and folk festival, offering free tastings of these tart yet sweet, exotic fruits.
– Sayalonga is particularly renowned for its octagonal cemetery, known as the Round Cemetery, and for having the narrowest alley in Axarquía, the Alcuza Alley. It’s also a great place to dine. Its bars and restaurants serve everything from traditional dishes like fennel stew to matured beef. There are even dishes tied to the village’s muscatel heritage, such as Sayalonga raisin chicken.
– Mesón Morisco, located in the main square, is a carnivore’s paradise, renowned for quality beef like Galician Blonde, Wagyu, and matured cuts, alongside lamb chops, pork ribs, and chicken skewers. Its extensive menu also includes salmon with orange, cod confit, vegan and gluten-free options, pizzas, and burgers, all enjoyed on a cosy terrace. Plaza Don Rafael Alcoba, 8. 29752 Sayalonga. Telephone 952 535 196.

– Jocavi, another main square gem, is a longstanding favourite in the region. Weekdays feature traditional Axarquía and Málaga dishes, while weekends offer varied Andalusian-inspired à la carte options, such as Málaga kid goat or gazpacho, maintaining a strong regional identity. Plaza Don Rafael Alcoba, 13, 29752 Sayalonga. Telephone: 951467449.

– Asador El Ruano, just outside Sayalonga’s centre on the Cómpeta road, excels in grilled meats, offering Galician Blonde beef burgers, pork knuckle, oxtail, and duck magret, with matured beef cuts as a highlight. Its menu extends to rice, pastas, fish, salads, and homemade desserts, making it a versatile stop. Pago El Ruano, s/n. Carretera de Cómpeta, 1, 29752 Sayalonga. Teléfono: 625 399 131.

– Casa Mari, on the A-7206 road, blends national and local flavours with dishes like Sayalonga raisin chicken, pork cheek in Pedro Ximénez, and fried kid goat, alongside paella and tripe, appealing to those seeking authentic Spanish cuisine. Carretera A-7206, s/n, 29752 Sayalonga. Teléfono: 952 535 293.

– Cafetería Ágora, also roadside, focuses on hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, and burgers, with “mogollones” and montaditos (tapas on toast) as staples, complemented by snacks like croquettes, nachos, and fried brie. Carretera A-7206, 17, 29752 Sayalonga. Teléfono: 660 631 413.

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SCIENCE

Is this proof we’re living in a ‘simulated universe’? Scientist’s theory points to possible clue:
– Are we living in “The Matrix” in real life? In the 1999 science-fiction film, Neo discovers that the universe is a simulation – but one scientist believes that the idea isn’t all fiction. Dr. Melvin Vopson, an associate professor in physics at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, believes that gravity is a sign that we are living in a virtual simulation and the universe is the “ultimate computer,” he alleged in a new paper.
– Dr. Melvin Vopson believes that the concept in “The Matrix” isn’t all fiction. In the research, published in AIP Advances, Vopson proposes the idea that gravity isn’t just a “pull” – it’s actually something that occurs when the universe is trying to keep its data organized. Forcing objects with mass to be pulled toward the Earth’s core is similar to how computers compress code, Vopson claimed. He added in the paper that gravitational pull is an “example of data compression and computational optimization in our universe, which supports the possibility of a simulated or computational universe.”
– “The universe evolves in a way that the information content in it is compressed, optimized and organized – just as computers and computer code do,” he told the Daily Mail. “Hence, gravity appears to be another process of data compression in a possibly simulated universe.” The gravitational attraction helps reduce “information entropy,” which essentially means how much information there is in an object in any given space, the study alleges.
– Gravity plays many roles in space, including the building of galaxies, putting planets into orbit around stars and influencing the motion of nearby objects. So, in Vopson’s theory, these objects may be pulled together because the universe is simply trying to keep everything clean and compressed. “To put it simply, it is easier to compute all the properties and characteristics of a single object in space, rather than multiple objects,” he told the Daily Mail. “That is why objects in space are pulled together.” “A super complex universe like ours, if it were a simulation, would require a built-in data optimization and compression in order to reduce the computational power and the data storage requirements to run the simulation,” he explained in a piece for The Conversation in 2023. “This is exactly what we are observing all around us, including in digital data, biological systems, mathematical symmetries and the entire universe.”
– “My findings in this study fit with the thought that the universe might work like a giant computer, or our reality is a simulated construct,” Vopson explained in a statement. “Just like computers try to save space and run more efficiently, the universe might be doing the same. It’s a new way to think about gravity – not just as a pull, but as something that happens when the universe is trying to stay organized.” Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/04/28/science/is-this-proof-were-living-in-a-simulated-universe-scientists-theory-points-to-possible-clue/

FINANCIAL

Official date to make an appointment for the income statement by phone: {Translation}
– This Tuesday, April 29th, the appointments to file the income tax return by telephone will be open. The campaign began on April 2, and taxpayers have until June 30 to file their income tax return. Although the telephone appointments will start on May 6. From the beginning of the month it can be done telematically through the Tax Agency’s web page, in May the option to do it by telephone is opened, and finally those who want to do it in person from June 2.
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– From tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29th, until June 27th, those who wish to make their tax return by telephone, will be able to make an appointment to do so. From May 6 onwards, they will start to be made. It can be requested by different means:
1. Through the Internet, on the Tax Agency’s website, using the NIF or NIE, Cl@ve, reference, electronic DNI or electronic certificate.
2. In the application of the Tax Agency.
3. At the automatic telephone number 91 535 73 26 or 901 12 12 24.
4. Or through the Renta appointment telephone number with personal attention 91 553 00 71 or 901 22 33 44. From Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 19:00 hours.
*Documentation to make the income tax return by telephone*
– Once the telephone appointment is requested, it will be the Tax Agency itself who will contact the taxpayer from the telephone number 810520052. In the event that the call cannot be answered, they ask that the appointment be cancelled 24 hours in advance. It is important to have all the necessary documentation and data at the time of the call:
1. Original DNI of the appointment holder and photocopy of the DNI of all those listed on the return.
2. IBAN number of the bank account.
3. The cadastral references of all the properties owned by the taxpayer or in which he/she resides as a renter or in other circumstances (IBI receipt).
4. Any supporting documents that could entitle the taxpayer to regional deductions and other tax benefits.
5. As well as the following documents if you have received any of these incomes and they do not appear imputed in your tax data: for work income, real estate capital, movable capital, economic activities or gains and losses from transferring the habitual residence, among others.
– You can check all the necessary documentation on the website of the Tax Agency, https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/cita.html
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– The power returned at around 4am Tuesday morning in Andalucia, northern regions recovered a couple of hours earlier .
– Sánchez blames the blackout to a sudden loss of 15 gigawatts from which the cause is not yet known. Says from Moncloa that all potential causes are being analyzed “without ruling out any hypotheses”;
– The president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has pointed out that the mass blackout that has left the Iberian Peninsula without light for a good part of this Monday has been due to the loss of 15 gigawatts of energy suddenly, which represents approximately 60% of the country’s demand at that time, although it has not clarified the cause of this event.
– In a statement from La Moncloa after the National Security Council meeting-the second of the day-Sánchez explained that, according to Red Electrica technicians, at 12.33pm “15 generation gigawats have suddenly lost the system in just five seconds”, although he has not been able to specify what has caused it. In any case, he stressed that “all potential causes are being analyzed, without ruling out any hypotheses.”
– The cause of the blackout “is something that specialists have not yet been able to determine, but they will,” said Sánchez, pointing out that competent state institutions and all private operators are working in a coordinated way “to know what has happened”, while indicating that at this time “almost 50%” of the electricity supply has been recovered. Source,Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-achaca-apagon-perdida-subita-15-gigavatios-aun-no-conoce-causa-20250428230329.html

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Judge charges Pedro Sanchez’s brother with prevarication and influence peddling: {Translation, summary}
– The Badajoz judge investigating Pedro Sánchez’s brother, David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, for allegedly benefiting from a position at the Badajoz Provincial Council, supposedly created for him in July 2017, has issued an indictment against him, the step prior to putting him on trial. After an extensive investigation involving over a dozen witness and suspect statements, as well as the collection of substantial documentary evidence, supported by the Guardia Civil’s Central Operative Unit (UCO), the judge finds indications of malfeasance and influence peddling against the musician and brother of the Prime Minister, issuing an indictment for these offences.
– Among those indicted for malfeasance and influence peddling, the judge also includes Miguel Ángel Gallardo Miranda, leader of the Badajoz socialists. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/extremadura/juez-procesa-hermano-pedro-sanchez-prevaricacion-trafico-20250428103317-nt.html

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New Home Development Plans Revealed: {Translation, summary}
– The bipartisan PP and GIPMTM government in Vélez-Málaga is prioritising urban development as the 2023–2027 municipal term nears its midpoint. The General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) awaits updates to comply with Andalusia’s LISTA legislation, with plans for around 25,000 new homes still pending.
– The Urban Planning Department has initiated projects for nearly 5,000 free-market homes across the municipality, reviving stalled developments in Benajarafe, Torre del Mar, Caleta de Vélez, and Lagos. These include 3,507 homes, with at least 408 designated as social housing (VPO), supported by urbanisation projects and partial plans.
– Councillor Celestino Rivas (PP) highlighted the urgent need to address housing demand, noting that increasing supply could stabilise prices. The Council is also promoting affordable rentals and selling three municipal plots for up to 295 VPO homes via Emvipsa.
– In the Camino de Torrox area, sectors VM13 and VM18 are set for 500 homes, an industrial estate, and a private hospital with HM Hospitales. Iberdrola is advancing real estate projects in sector VM16, north of the A-7 Motorway, aiming to unlock developments delayed for nearly two decades.
– Rivas emphasised that these projects, some dating back to 2004–2006, will boost local revenue through licences and taxes. Water supply plans for these developments have been approved with positive technical and legal backing. The Council is also progressing towards a new PGOU approval, adapting to regional law while leveraging valid reports from a 2021 initial approval. These efforts reflect Vélez-Málaga’s commitment to meeting housing needs and fostering economic growth in the Axarquía region. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/velezmalaga-impulsa-desarrollo-cerca-cinco-mil-nuevas-20250421233352-nt_amp.html

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A day full of sports, fun and prizes!
Free Paella for all participants.
Balancing contest and other surprises.
Contests: Balance competition, Oldest bicycle, Most veteran cyclist, Most original entry.
T-shirts for the first 300 registrants.
Don’t miss it! Come with your bike, your family or friends and enjoy an unforgettable day.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1YdClMytg/ & Video Link

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Ventana Abierta Jazz Club: Nuages Trio
Friday, 2 May 8pm
Dani Fernández (Clarinete & Saxo Tenor) – Juan Ramón Veredas (Piano) – Martín Veredas (Guitarra)
Nuages Trio was born from the shared musical quest of its three members, who explore a unique fusion of styles and sounds. While the distinctive character of this ensemble is rooted in the aesthetics of early jazz (with influences from 1930s swing and jazz manouche, represented by figures such as Django Reinhardt and Tchan Tchou Vidal), its members also share a deep admiration for classical music. Thus, elements of French Impressionism and late Romanticism intertwine with traditional jazz, shaping a distinct sonic identity.
Place: Hotel Plaza Cavana
Address: 3, Granada Street – Nerja
Price: 20’00€ – Armchair / 15’00€ – Stool
Booking: www.ventana-abierta.es / ventana.abierta.acp@gmail.com / 690073871

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Casa De Cultura- Almuñécar
Puerta De Granada, 19, 18690 Almuñécar
– Friday, 2 May, 8pm. Ancora Ensemble, conducted by Rafael Lamas, presents ‘The Four Seasons’. A special concert with Vivaldi and Piazzolla as protagonists. With Jesús Berrio on violin and Fabián Carbone on bandoneon. Video Link.
Info & tix: https://bravoentradas.es/

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Processor: Intel Core i5-1235U, up to 4.4GHz
Spanish keyboard. HDMI, Ethernet, 3x USB 3.2, Wifi 6.
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SPAIN

Sanchez Admin’s Corruption Scandals Grow- Supreme Court has discovered endemic corruption system in Ministry of Transport during José Luis Ábalos’s leadership, a key figure in Sánchez’s government thru mid-2021: {Translation, summary}
– Initially focused on irregularities in COVID-19 medical supply contracts, the investigation has expanded to other ministries- now it’s Transport, and includes the appointment of Ábalos’s former partner to public companies, allegedly arranged by Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García.
– Judge Leopoldo Puente has ordered the Guardia Civil to examine road expansion contracts awarded from 2019 onwards, following testimony from businessman Víctor de Aldama. Aldama claims companies he represented secured contracts and paid him commissions, part of which were bribes to Ábalos and García. He provided documents with highlighted contract lists and handwritten notes confirmed to be García’s, supporting his allegations.
– Aldama stated that bribes started before the pandemic contracts, including monthly payments of €10,000 to García to ensure future contract awards. He admitted to keeping part of up to €4 million collected between 2019 and 2021, with the remainder given to Ábalos and García. The judge has tasked the Guardia Civil’s Central Operative Unit with verifying these contracts and identifying beneficiaries.
– The corruption allegedly began with a February 2019 official trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, organised by Aldama, which helped build trust with Ábalos and García. Aldama acted as a pseudo-official Spanish representative during the visit, which led to economic dealings and contracts related to the Tren Maya Verde infrastructure project in Mexico.
– Former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera is also under scrutiny for hiring Ábalos’s partner, who reportedly never attended work. Arrests and searches in early 2024, including of García and family members, yielded key evidence. The Supreme Court formally charged Ábalos in November 2024.
– This latest information has exposed a new branch in the government’s complex corruption network, involving rigged public contracts, bribery payments, and misuse of public appointments, spanning from 2019 through the pandemic period. Investigations continue with forensic and financial analyses to establish the full scope of the alleged system. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/juez-investiga-supuesto-sistema-corrupto-transportes-etapa-20250427170452-nt_amp.html

ANDALUCÍA

Junta’s Big Brother Plans Go Operational With Drone Teams & “Territory Surveillance”: {Translation}
– The Regional Ministry of Sustainability and Environment of the Junta has incorporated a new drone unit for the Environmental Agents, as a tool to reinforce the surveillance of the territory and to advance in the technification of the group.
– The new unit is integrated by technicians specialized in the handling of these aircrafts, which made the first tests back in 2022, although it has been consolidated recently. To this end, the agents who make up the unit have acquired the necessary training and skills for the professional use of unmanned aircraft in the performance of their duties- the EASA Operator certificate.
– This first level of operation was key in the process of initiation and training of the group, which allowed them to improve their skills, consolidate the unit and apply the use of drones to tasks such as the monitoring of works carried out in the natural environment, the control of administrative processes on the ground, the monitoring of wildlife censuses and the state of vegetation.
– As a result of the experience gained, it has been necessary to expand the operational capabilities, in order to carry out more effectively the tasks of the administrative police carried out by the Environmental Agents. For this reason, the Department of Sustainability and Environment has also promoted the obtaining of the No EASA certificate, which authorizes the use of aircraft excluded from Community regulations, such as those used in military, patrol and police surveillance operations. These are particularly suitable for the development of environmental control and territory surveillance functions {They have already been used to identify unregistered pools in the campo, and verify property lines, as previously covered in DigameXtra. A real shame they were not used to check the flood management channels before the recent floods. -Ed}.
– Obtaining this advanced certificate allows agents to incorporate new capabilities into their daily activities, such as support in emergency situations, including forest fires, floods and the search for missing persons, which broadens the scope of their interventions and improves their response capacity.
– This development is part of a broader strategy (Agenda 2030) to modernize the group through information technologies, digitalization and process automation. These tools facilitate the management and analysis of environmental data, streamline administrative tasks and allow access to advanced solutions from anywhere, which is essential for professionals who carry out a large part of their work in natural environments.
– {They neglect mentioning the potential abuses of this new “public trust” they’ve granted themselves without a public referendum: invasions of privacy on a massive scale and the inevitable data breaches & misuse of that data. Additionally, say goodby to the days when you could do reasonably harmless things unobserved in the campo and mountains. Soon they will be regulating, and eventually charging for, everything from camping to mushroom picking to arrowhead hunting, explaining that it’s for your own good- Agenda 2030 says so. Some may say that is a good thing, a nanny-state is best for the majority. I say it is the erosion of our culture being sold as protection against a non-existent threat. Rather than get the existing trusted systems working optimally, politicians & officials opt to blindly rush ahead to spend other people’s money to “improve” everything with new technology, that benefits the equipment vendors and politicians far more than the public. Another SNAFU! -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/nueva-unidad-drones-mejora-vigilancia-montes-malaga-20250421002733-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Administrations maintain the barriers of the mandatory appointment and glass wall to attend to citizens in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The sign at the entrance says it clearly: “By appointment only”. It is March 2025, but a visit to the administrations to complete bureaucratic formalities is like a return to the times of covid. First, the pandemic completely paralyzed the administration. Then, it returned in trickles under the commandments of social distancing. Or to put it another way: blocking any physical contact. Now, the wall that was erected between the citizen and the civil servants remains. In spite of the promises to eliminate the obligatory nature of these barriers- the PSOE and PP had it in their electoral programs.
– It is easy to confirm and only requires a tour of the offices of the various administrations in Malaga. It does not matter if it is at state, regional or local level. Pensions, digital certificates, work lives, self-employed registration or minimum vital income. These are some of the procedures that are carried out in these buildings. Posters pasted on the facade welcome citizens who come to carry out formalities. The following can be read in large letters: “This office only attends by appointment”. A phrase that hides many things. The main one, a radical change in the bureaucratic relationship between the citizen and the different administrations that was going to be temporary, but that already seems structural.
– A citizen used to enter the offices unrestricted, now there are separator posts, like those used in museums. The security guard gives passage depending on whether or not you have an appointment. “Do you have an appointment,” he asks. Upon refusal, he hands over a sheet of paper with the following heading: “You must make an appointment to be attended at the tax information service”. On the sheet also appears a QR code for its corresponding scanning. Although the security guard warns: “It is better to call, the code is giving errors”. Some enter, others are stranded at the door with a look of circumstance on their faces. The information officer has been replaced by security personnel. External employees are clearly performing a job that is not part of their duties. When asked about the situation, they prefer to remain anonymous. If the telephone system to make an appointment is often collapsed, and the alternative is to scan a QR code and it is not reliable either, frustration for the user is guaranteed. This malaise affects all levels: state, regional and local.
– The existence of a pre-pandemic and a post-pandemic reality is evident to the user. If the return to the way it was before has not taken place in the administrations, the question arises as to why. Civil servants defend themselves against any accusation that suggests less work effort or greater accommodation- the time they do not devote to face-to-face service is used to clear up files, which would accumulate more and more. Empty words. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/promesa-incumplida-cita-previa-eterniza-20250415192330-nt.html

TORROX

A 33-year-old man with 65% disability reported missing in Torrox: {Translation, summary}
– Miguel Richmond Lopez, a 33-year-old resident of the province of Valencia who suffers from a mental disability of 65%, disappeared last Friday, early in the afternoon, when he was with a group of travelers staying at the Costamar hotel in El Morche, in Torrox-Costa.
– As reported Sunday by the association SOS Desaparecidos in a message posted on their social networks, Richmon Lopez is 1.78 meters tall, is of normal build, has black hair, brown eyes, beard and mustache. When he was lost track of, the man was wearing black pants, a black T-shirt with a flower print and black sneakers.
– The group of people with mental disabilities, consisting of about 80 people, was staying at this hotel establishment when this man disappeared. He is a vulnerable person, as SUR has learned. The Guardia Civil and the Local Police of Torrox have launched a search to locate Miguel Richmond Lopez.
– The SOS Desaparecidos Association has provided the telephone numbers 649 952 957 and 617 126 909 and the email info@sosdesaparecidos.es so that those who have any clues about his whereabouts can provide them to family members and caregivers. You can also call the emergency service 112 Andalucía. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/denuncian-desaparicion-hombre-discapacidad-torrox-malaga-20250427112143-nt.html

NERJA

Body of Nerja resident missing in Maro for nearly a month found: {Translation, summary}
– A sad end to the search for Miguel Ramirez Fortes ‘Luis el Reloj’, the 66-year-old resident of Nerja and senile dementia disappeared in Maro last March 29. At noon this Saturday his body has been located by some hikers in the vicinity of the ravine of La Coladilla, in an area of difficult access, next to the Al-Andalus hotel and close to the site of the Cave of Nerja. The strong odor that it gave off was what led the hikers to the place where the body was found, which was among some bushes.
– In a first inspection of the lifeless body, no signs of violence have been appreciated, as this newspaper has been able to learn. Source & photo, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/hallan-cadaver-vecino-nerja-desaparecido-maro-mes-20250426190604-nt.html

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Nerja and Maro dress in color and tradition to celebrate the Day of the Cross with thirteen decorated crosses: {Translation}
– The Department of Popular Traditions, has announced the celebration of the Day of the Cross to be held next Saturday, May 3, with the installation of a total of thirteen crosses decorated by groups, associations and neighbors in different parts of Nerja and Maro.
– The Deputy Mayor, Ana Maria Muñoz, and the Councillor for Popular Traditions, Elena Galvez, have announced the details of the event, highlighting the festive, cultural and participatory value of this local tradition.
– The crosses will be located in Calle Diputación (CPA), Plaza Tutti Fruti (Entrepreneurs of the Plaza), Prolongación de Calle Antonio Millón, corner with Chaparil, Calle Chaparil (Peña Nerjeña), Calle Ingenio (Peña La Soléa), María Zambrano Square (Neighbors of La Maquinilla), Cristo Street (Neighborhood Association of Las Protegidas), Francisco Martín Paz Square, Jorge Guillén Street (Fuente del Badén Association), Bouganvilla Street (Sisters of the Good Samaritan), Algarrobo Urbanization (APCUN).
– In addition, two municipal crosses will be installed: one on the Balcony of Europe, prepared by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), and another in the Plaza de la Iglesia de Maro, by the Junta de Festejos.
– The City Council will award prizes ranging from 750 to 450 euros for the three best crosses, 375 to 150 euros for the three best arropias, and 225 to 110 euros for the artificial crosses.
– Councilwoman Elena Galvez thanked the collaboration of the Neighborhood Association of Las Protegidas in the preparation of the traditional ‘arropía’ (a caramel or taffy-like sweet), which will be offered in the municipal crosses along with the wine of the land. He also recalled that in both municipal crosses will be musical performances and other activities throughout the afternoon.
– Finally, the councilors have encouraged neighbors and visitors to enjoy this popular celebration that fills the streets of Nerja and Maro with color, music and coexistence. Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/nerja-y-maro-se-visten-de-color-y-tradicion-para-celebrar-el-dia-de-la-cruz-con-trece-cruces-engalanadas/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Trapiche hosts on Saturday, May 17 the XXXI Outdoor Painting Contest Juan Jurado Lorca, for artists from all over the Spanish geography: {Translation, summary}
– The deadline for submission of works is already open to participants, by emailing: feriasyfiestas@velezmalaga.es Likewise, it will be possible to register on the day of the call at the time of sealing the support.
– The day of events, May 17, competitors must go to the Tenencia de Alcaldía de El Trapiche, between 8:30 and 9:00 am, with the material for their entry. It should be noted that paintings or drawings that do not have the corresponding stamp will not be admitted to the contest, in order to preserve the established rules. The support must be smooth, rigid and white, canvas or board type, measuring a minimum of 65 cm and a maximum of 81 cm. Style and technique applicable by the artists will be free, although “we will show special attention to the presence of motifs linked to recognizable urban environments of Velez-Malaga”. The delivery of works must be made from 13:00 to 13:15 hours on Saturday, May 17, without signature reflected.
– As for the list of prizes, the winner will receive a cash prize of 1,000 euros, with 750 and 400 euros for second and third place, and an endowment of 400 euros for the local prize, which will collect a contestant born or residing in the municipality. The jury, appointed by the Department of Popular Traditions, will decide the same day May 17 from 14:15 pm, in the park Jurado Lorca de El Trapiche.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-trapiche-acoge-el-sabado-17-de-mayo-el-xxxi-concurso-de-pintura-al-aire-libre-juan-jurado-lorca-para-artistas-de-toda-la-geografia-espanola/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Local Police of Rincón de la Victoria will initiate a special surveillance campaign on motorcycles & mopeds: {Translation, summary}
– The action, which will start on Monday, April 28 and will last until June 28, will consist of the inspection of the mandatory elements that must be included in this type of vehicles, and the control of the mandatory documentation.
– Penalties in this type of vehicles can range from 200 euros if it is the approval and technical characteristics of the vehicle, or 1,000 euros for not having the compulsory insurance in force. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-policia-local-de-rincon-de-la-victoria-iniciara-una-campana-especial-de-vigilancia-de-ciclomotores/

GASTRONOMIA

‘Don’t buy these eggs’ warning signs pop up in Spanish supermarkets:
– For some days now, some supermarkets in Spain have been displaying warning signs with the following message: “Do not buy these eggs. Goodbye code 3”. The poster hanging from egg shelves is a form of protest against those companies and distributors that continue to sell eggs from hens that live in caged conditions. The campaign was launched by the animal welfare observatory (OBA), which has been trying to put an end to the sale of eggs from caged hens. The practice has started to decrease in Spain, but is still far from being completely eradicated.
– In total, there are four numbers: 0 indicates that hens have outdoor access and organic feed; 1 corresponds to free-range hens with outdoor access but no organic feed; 2 indicates hens reared on the ground, inside farms, but outside cages; and 3 indicates hens reared in small cages with virtually no space to turn, stretch or flap their wings.
– The reason why the OBA’s warning message is now reaching supermarkets is that many supermarket chains have publicly committed to stop selling code 3 eggs in 2025. However, the deadline has passed and so far only Lidl, Carrefour, Aldi and Ahorramás have kept their promise. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/the-warning-sign-arriving-spanish-supermarkets-dont-20250424062716-nt.html

HEALTH

Attention olive pollen allergy sufferers in Malaga- warning of the expected date of pollen emergence: {Translation, summary}
– The dynamic map of pollen levels in the air provided by the University of Cordoba, central node of the Spanish Aerobiology Network, shows an abrupt evolution in a single week with respect to the flowering of the olive tree. From being in green, low level, these days, to shoot to red in a generalized way, without intermediate step and, in addition, in a wide way throughout the Andalusian territory. The turning point is the last days of April and the first days of May.
– The entire province of Malaga enters this high level threshold, except for a narrow strip of land that, from Manilva to the Serrania de Ronda traces the imaginary line of the border with neighboring Cadiz. In this area, the concentrations color the map in yellow; that is, moderate levels of pollen in suspension.
– Antonio Picornell is a doctor and works in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Malaga, also associated with the aforementioned network. “Yes, this hatching is normal. It depends a lot on the prevailing wind and temperatures. Sometimes Levante enters and ‘washes’ the atmosphere, since the wind that enters the city comes from the sea and does not pick up pollen. However, if the wind changes and begins to enter from the interior, it brings all the pollen released by the olive trees,” he explains.
– Following the experience of other seasons, pollens will start to decline at the end of May but will still be active in June. May is traditionally an adverse month for those allergic to olive pollen.
– The hatching will also fully affect the provinces of Jaen, Cordoba, Granada, Seville and the westernmost area of Almeria.
– But what about other pollens? Plantain, plantago, amaranthaceae, grasses, alder, hazel, casuarina and birch are at low or very low levels. At moderate levels these days are the pollens of urticaceae and cypress (the latter, already in decline). In moderate levels with high peaks in specific areas is urtica membrenacea. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/atencion-alergicos-olivo-malaga-espera-eclosion-polen-20250423134057-nt.html

SPORT

Football News- Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra time to win five-goal Copa del Rey final:
– Jules Kounde’s dramatic extra-time winner sealed a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title in a pulsating 3-2 victory over Real Madrid, inflicting a third consecutive El Clasico defeat on their grand rivals for the first time in two years. Full article: https://www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-copa-del-rey-barcelona-edge-real-madrid-in-extra-time-to-win-five-goal-copa-del-rey-final/2yoiWX8d/

TECH

Beware of spam blocking tools & apps (different from anti-virus tools, although sometimes included within those): {DigameXtra}
– There are now many so-called spam blocking tools & apps being promoted across the various media platforms. Examples include the “Robinson List” and “StopPublicidad”.
Once you register your email, phone and social media accounts these services claim they will block spam and other threats. And I am sure they are well intentioned, however…
– The problem with this is the same as with public agencies collecting your data, the stored information always gets exposed. Sometimes by hacker attack, often by corrupt employees at data storage facilities, and other times by human ineptitude, but the data always gets out and ultimately sold in huge credential dumps on the dark web. And in this particular case, all your private contact data is being stored together in a single account entry of those who claim to be protecting it, making the job of the data thieves very easy. No need to sort thru tons of data entries to extract your different accounts and their contact details when it’s all lumped together.
– While these anti-spam projects may be noble efforts, they ignore the primary flaw in all tech related security solutions- the human factor. As long as humans are involved in a process it is subject to corruption- greed, blackmail and extorsion will always create exploitable flaws. Even the most honest data center worker will reveal secret data to a crime group threatening their families.
– You can search for names, emails & phone numbers exposed in data breaches here: https://databreach.com/
The previous tool we used for this [haveibeenpwned.com] has become less effective and outdated over the years. (Note: Techies use the term “PWNED”, an intentional misspelling of “owned”)
– If you find an account of yours listed, the only fix is to change your passwords. Be aware the results of these breach searches may be from breaches before the last time you updated the corresponding account passwords, the dates are provided. In that case you have already done the fix.

SOCIAL MEDIA

What are your kids doing on social media? Here is the latest trend, simulated celeb sex chats! Meta allows Facebook & Instagram AI bots to engage in sick sex talk with kids — including in voices of Disney characters, celebs:
– Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram are able to engage in graphic sex talk with users, even children, with the voices of Disney characters and celebrities, according to a bombshell report.
– AI using the personas of popular stars like John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Judi Dench were all capable of acting out sick fantasy chat with its users regardless of age, the Wall Street Journal found in tests of the software.
– One Meta staffer working to reel in the bots said there were clear instances that the AI companions were too quick to escalate sexual scenarios, according to the Journal.
“There are multiple… examples where, within a few prompts, the AI will violate its rules and produce inappropriate content even if you tell the AI you are 13,” one employee wrote in an internal note laying out concerns.
– The bots were all ready to engage in the sex talk despite Meta’s assurance to the celebrities — who were paid millions to use their likeness — that safeguards would be placed to prevent their voices from being used in any sexually explicit chats, sources told the WSJ.
– Meta slammed the WSJ testing — led by award-winning tech watchdog reporter Jeff Horwitz — as “manipulative,” claiming the results were not indicative of the average user.
– While accounts registered to minors can no longer access the sexual role-playing, the WSJ found the barriers can be bypassed and bots will still actively engage in such scenes if given simple prompts {Almost every pre-teen knows how to defeat the weak age verification system. -Ed.} . Meta still provides “romantic role-play” options for adult users, with the bots capable of engaging in paedophilic fantasies with personas like “Hottie Boy” and “Submissive Schoolgirl.”
– In the tests, the bots carried out full sexual fantasies with the knowledge that the acts were illegal if done in real life, such as a track coach having sex with a middle school student. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/04/27/us-news/meta-allows-facebook-and-instagram-ai-to-engage-in-sick-sex-talk-with-kids-report/

TRAVEL

Ryanair’s rule that could cost each traveler up to 35 euros and that the airline will keep in place until November: {Translation}
– Ryanair has become one of the most popular airlines in Europe thanks to its competitive prices. At the same time, however, it has come under heavy criticism for charging extra for a number of things.
– One of these, however, will disappear in a few months. The Irish airline has already announced that it will implement an all-digital boarding pass system. As reported by the Mirror, this decision is based on the fact that the majority of Ryanair passengers (around 60%) already use the company’s app for check-in and boarding.
– In addition, the company wants to make a shift towards more “sustainable practices” {Meaning cost saving for them at your inconvenience! Be sure to let them know if you dislike their elimination of services and insistence of using their insecure, data leaking apps! -Ed.}. The exact effective date for Ryanair’s digital boarding pass system is November 3, 2025.
– The transition to digital-only check-in would mean the elimination of all check-in counters at airports. And while many Ryanair frequent flyers still opt for the physical boarding pass, one of the advantages of going digital would be the elimination of some of the hidden fees so often criticized by users. One such fee is the airport check-in fee, which forces all passengers checking in at the airport to pay an additional €35 (on flights departing from Spain). The only way to avoid this charge is to check in online or on the Ryanair app before your flight. Passengers who have booked a seat in advance can check in online up to 60 days before their scheduled departure.
– Passengers who opt for random seat assignment can check in from 24 hours before their flight until two hours before scheduled departure. If they do not check in online up to two hours prior to departure, they have up to 40 minutes before boarding begins to check in in person. If you do not check in at an airport counter or online at least 40 minutes before boarding, you may be subject to an extra charge of more than 100 euros. This charge also applies to passengers who arrive after the departure of their flight and wish to be included on a later flight.
– Another cost that Ryanair passengers should be aware of is the €20 fee for reissuing the boarding pass. If you have already checked in, but for some reason you need to have a physical boarding pass reissued, this will cost €20. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/viajes/norma-ryanair-puede-costar-hasta-euros-cada-viajero-aerolinea-mantendra-hasta-noviembre-5704372/

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Assistance dogs aren’t just for the visually impaired- they now help others, but please don’t pet or offer them treats:
– Andalucía’s regional government has figuratively renamed guide dogs, replacing the word ‘guide’ with ‘assistance’, as part of a new decree that reviews the status of these dogs, the service of which will extend to other communities, beyond people with visual impairment. With the new regulation, which was published in the official BOJA gazette of the Junta on 16 April, assistance dogs will also accompany individuals with different degrees of functional and intellectual diversity. The decree will enter into force around the middle of June.
– The procedure for the recognition of the status of assistance dog will be initiated at the request of the user or their legal representative in the event that the interested party is a minor. The responsible institution will be the provincial authority. Applicants must accredit that they have a recognised degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. The dog must also have been trained for the specific situation and needs of the user with whom it is to form the “bonding unit”, which will be accredited with a certificate from the training centre.
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Once Again ‘The Revolution Devours Its Own’ (Jacques Mallet du Pan quote) – Academic Left Pushes Back To Defend Science As Famous Lefty International Scholar Alan Sokal Denies Legitimacy Of The Trans Agenda: {Translation, summary}
– Alan Sokal (Boston, USA, 1955) {pic} became famous in 1996 for publishing a deliberately nonsensical article in the humanities journal Social Text. The text, which unabashedly argued that gravity is a social construct rather than a scientific reality, was intended to expose postmodern intellectuals, willing to publish anything flowery that apparently supported their prejudices.
– Almost thirty years later, this Professor of Mathematics at University College London and Emeritus Professor of Physics at New York University, believes that science, which should devote itself to seeking “the truth, however uncomfortable,” suffers even more ideological threats. Still controversial, he explained it in a conference given on Wednesday at the Ramón Areces Foundation in Madrid. He does not mince words, no matter who it may concern.
– There are biologists who in their public interventions upset scientific facts that they know perfectly well in order to support the cause of transgender people. I agree to protect these people from discrimination and harassment, but not to distort reality.
– The entire American medical establishment [the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or the American Psychiatric Association (APA)] says that sex is something “assigned at birth.” What the hell does that mean? In biology, sex is defined by reproductive capabilities. In mammals, each individual produces only one type of gamete. Those that produce eggs are called females and those that produce sperm are called males. Sex is a biological fact, not something assigned at birth. And to alter this in order to support a political cause is not justified. If a cause is just, it can be defended in full recognition of reality. If this cannot be done, then the cause is not just. I wrote an article about this with Richard Dawkins – one of the most famous biologists in the world – and it was rejected by the New York Times and the Washington Post. In the end, we published it in the Boston Globe.
– How can people trust vaccines, on which there is medical consensus, if something as simple as sex is misrepresented? {Well he certainly ain’t well informed on the vax situation, now is he? Vax damage lawsuit payouts are at record levels. Since 1988, the US vaccine court has awarded compensation to almost 10,000 people, totaling more than $5.2 billion dollars. Just goes to show experts in one field can be poorly informed in another, something all to common in politics. -Ed}
– The Presidents of biology societies in the U.S. wrote an open letter against Trump’s executive order on sex. These researchers use the words male and female hundreds of times in their scientific papers, but in their letter against Trump they say that sex is more than male and female. It is hypocritical and very dangerous for scientists, who should be dedicated to the search for truth, to disrupt scientific facts to support a political cause.
– Do you welcome the UK Supreme Court’s decision limiting the legal definition of woman to biological sex? Yes. It is a complicated decision, but it uses the legal principle that a term must have the same meaning when it is used many times in a law. Sex cannot mean both legally certified sex and biological sex. It would have strange results.
– In his talk he comes out against gender identity. Gender identity is an outdated, reactionary, anti-feminist concept that turns upside down what we learned 50 years ago from the feminist and gay movements. For example, a girl who likes to tinker with cars and repair engines is not a boy ‘in the wrong body’. She is a girl who has interests atypical for her sex. Similarly, a boy who is attracted to another boy is not a girl ‘in the wrong body’. He is a boy with interests atypical for his sex. And those interests should be respected. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/ciencia/alan-sokal-fisico-sexo-macho-hembra-ideologia-20250424170318-nt_amp.html

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The black pudding festival as well as all its concerts are outdoors and free of charge. The town hall gives out free black pudding, beer, bread and sweet wine.
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– From Friday April 25 to Sunday 27, the Real Aeroclub de Málaga will host at the La Axarquía – Leoni Benabú airport at El Trapiche the fourth edition of the International Festival Aguacate Model Airshow, already considered the most important unmanned aviation show in southern Spain. This is a private airfield near to the hamlet of El Trapiche, a district on the western edge of Vélez-Málaga.
– This event, which brings together amateurs, experts and radio control pilots from all over Spain and Portugal, will feature more than 140 model aircraft on display, including scale replicas that exceed 300 km / h and reach more than four meters in wingspan, many of them powered by aviation fuel.
– The festival will begin on Friday, April 25, with the reception of participants, checks and training from 12:00 noon until sunset. The highlight will be Saturday 26, when from 10:00 a.m. acrobatic maneuvers and synchronized flights can be seen throughout the day, using the 959 meters of runway of the airfield.
– The event will close on Sunday 27th in the morning with a series of free exhibition flights, in which pilots will be able to give free rein to their creativity and skill until early afternoon.
– Admission is free, and visitors will be able to enjoy not only the air show, but also an aeronautical flea market and various complementary activities for the whole family. Source: https://diario-axarco.webnode.es/l/el-iv-aguacate-model-airshow-aterriza-este-fin-de-semana-en-el-aerodromo-de-la-axarquia/

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Día de la Haba (bean)– Villanueva de la Concepción: Sunday, 27 April.
Activities include tastings of this legume, guided tours of the municipality, a market of local products and musical performances, among others.
– From 10.30 in the morning, the first stalls of the artisan market will begin to unfold, offering typical products of the area and handmade creations, among other proposals.
– An hour later, visitors will be able to enjoy the already popular photocall of the ‘Urban Knitting’, as well as an exhibition of crochet items handmade by residents of the municipality.
– From noon, music will take to the streets with the performance of the band of verdiales from Almogía ‘Los Azules’. At 12.30 p.m. a guided tour of the most picturesque corners of the municipality is planned, a perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to discover its history and beauty.
– Gastronomy will once again be the protagonist of the celebration, starting at 2:00 p.m., with a free tasting of broad beans. The party will continue with activities designed for all audiences. At 3:30 p.m. it will be the turn of the performances of the Municipal School of Guitar and Dance of Verdiales, Modern Dance and Flamenco.
– At 5:00 p.m. the group ‘La Taraská’ will liven up the meeting and, at 6:30 p.m., DJ Álex Barroso will be in charge of putting the finishing touch to the day. Info: https://www.malaga.es/comunicacion/2746/com1_md3_cd-51921/villanueva-de-la-concepcion-rinde-homenaje-a-la-haba-el-proximo-domingo-27-de-abril

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The pilgrimage in honor of the Virgen del Carmen in Torre del Mar already has a new date, May 25: {Translation, summary}
– The new date for the pilgrimage will be next May 25, 2025, and the proclamation will take place on May 23, as always, at 21:30 hours in the Paseo del Larios. We want to emphasize that all the programming remains the same, and will be updated with the new date changes, so we ask you to be attentive to the dissemination of these details. In addition, we have made every effort not to coincide with other events scheduled in the municipality, which explains the delay in the date. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-romeria-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-carmen-de-torre-del-mar-ya-tiene-nueva-fecha-25-de-mayo/

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The Senate approves the motion of the PP to force the government to present budgets: {Translation, summary}
– The Senate has given the green light this Tuesday to a motion of the Popular Party that urges the Government to comply with its constitutional duty to present the General State Budget for 2025. The Popular Party announced this weekend its intention to extend the pressure already initiated in Congress to the Executive to move forward with the public accounts, something that has taken place in the plenary session held this morning.
– “The inability to present a budget on time is a reflection of a government without direction, without cohesion and without strategy,” insisted Alicia Garcia {pic}, the popular spokeswoman in the Senate. The text registered by Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s party in the Upper House points out that presenting a general budget “is an inexcusable duty of the Government, not only before the Cortes Generales, but before the whole of Spain”.
– In this context, the PP has obtained the support of Vox and UPN, as usual in the votes in the Senate, in addition to Asociación Socialista Gomera, while some partners of the Government as Junts, PNV and Compromís have abstained. Even the senator of Más Madrid, formation that is in the Government, has also abstained – for its part, the PSOE, ERC and EH Bildu have voted against.
– “The General State Budget is the main law of a Government and the one that defines how public resources are going to be invested, how tax burdens are going to be distributed and what the economic, social and institutional priorities of a legislature are”, also reads the motion promoted by the conservatives. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/pp-acepta-incorporar-enmienda-izquierda-confederal-mocion-20250422161043-ntrc_amp.html

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Your internet data is never fully deleted- US offices of WhatsApp & Google provide the deleted data from Spain’s Attorney General’s supposedly “wiped & reset” mobiles and Supreme Court orders the UCO (Unidad Central Operativa) to analyze it: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has received the information it requested from WhatsApp about the state attorney general, Álvaro García Ortiz {pic}, ordering the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard to analyze it for a month under secrecy, as it agreed a day earlier regarding the data sent by Google.
– This is stated in a new order where, as in the one signed on Wednesday, the magistrate Angel Hurtado says that the request for information he had made to both companies seems to have been “successful”.
– It should be recalled that the magistrate requested these data after the UCO found that García Ortiz had deleted his WhatsApp messages and deleted his Google email account.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-supremo-recibe-tambien-informacion-whatsapp-fiscal-general-ordena-uco-analizarla-20250424131008.html

ANDALUCÍA

Murders, Dismemberments, Torture, Beheadings & Sex Slaves- Violent Week In Western Andalucia, mainly Malaga & Mijas- Just The Headlines:
– They find the body of a man in Mijas: tied, handcuffed, with a hood on the head and signs of having been burned, this is the second similar Murder in Mijas in the last 48 hours.
https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/malaga/hallan-cadaver-hombre-mijas-atado-capucha-cabeza-20250423232609-nts.html
– They stop a man with an ax in Malaga and find a dismembered body at home
https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/malaga/detienen-malaga-hombre-hacha-hallan-cadaver-descuartizado-20250423160909-nts.html
– They seek the ex -partner of the deceased woman in Cartaya as alleged perpetrator of a macho crime
https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/huelva/detenido-matar-mujer-martillazos-municipio-onubense-cartaya-20250424085257-nts.html
– Man arrested for beheading his mother in Malaga: ‘I heard voices telling me that I had to kill her’ & “I was sick of her nagging”
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-man-arrested-for-beheading-his-mother-20250424062923-nt.html
– Two guns found in gutted wreckage of car used in murder of British man riddled with bullets in Mijas
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/two-guns-found-wreckage-gutted-car-used-20250422191411-nt.html
– Fake hotel with a nightclub exploited 28 sex slaves in Malaga; had become a ‘prison’ for the women, indebted to a network of pimps from Spain and Colombia
https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1891646/simulaba-ser-un-hotel-con-sala-de-fiestas-pero-explotaban-a-28-esclavas-sexuales-en-malaga/
– Work to identify the handcuffed corpse found in Mijas in a state of decomposition (Second handcuffed corpse in Mijas in a week)
https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1891722/trabajan-en-identificar-el-cadaver-maniatado-hallado-en-mijas-en-estado-de-descomposicion/
– Sentenced in Cadiz to 19 years in prison for raping and beating his 83-year-old mother
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VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Cockroach disinfection plan throughout the municipality of Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– Thursday morning the Disinfestation Plan of the municipality in 2025 began, with a series of actions with continuity solution and reiterated over time in different locations of the municipality.
– The municipal mayor has been in the neighborhood of Arroyo San Sebastian, one of the sites where they will, in the coming days, start the intensive work of disinfestation, specifically aimed at the cockroach population. To undertake the same will be “a coordinated work between the environmental staff and cleaning, in order to cause the least inconvenience to our neighbors,” stressed Fernandez Olmo. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/medio-ambiente-inicia-un-plan-de-desinsectacion-en-todo-el-municipio-de-velez-malaga/

UKRAINE WAR

Trump on latest Russia strikes on Kyiv, ‘Vladimir, STOP!”:
– President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, saying “Vladimir, STOP!” “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad timing,” Trump wrote in a social media post a day after saying Ukraine’s leader was hampering peace talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
– Trump’s rare rebuke of Putin followed his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday for saying Ukraine would not recognize Russia’s occupation of Crimea – a longtime Kyiv stance. “This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia,” Trump said in a social media post. Trump, who argued with Zelenskiy in a disastrous Oval Office meeting in March, said Crimea was lost years ago “and is not even a point of discussion.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-russia-strikes-kyiv-vladimir-stop-2025-04-24/

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Trump orders Justice Dept. to investigate sex changes as “genital mutilation”: {Translation, summary}
– “It is a serious crime to perform, attempt to perform or conspire to perform female genital mutilation on persons under the age of 18,” states the memorandum, which warns that such practices can carry penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment per case. In addition, it has called for an investigation into whether manufacturers and distributors of puberty blockers, sex hormones and other drugs engage in misleading advertising or have omitted adverse effects in their marketing communications.
– A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment beyond the memo, which cited a January executive order from President Donald Trump that suspended federal funding to health care providers offering gender transition treatments. That order has been challenged in court. Medical organizations, such as the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, assert that gender-affirming care, including surgical procedures for appropriate patients, constitutes medically necessary treatment. Health care providers offering these services obtain informed consent, following established clinical guidelines. {Since when can minors give informed consent? They can’t vote, drink or consent to sex, but they consent to having body parts removed? What depraved mind came up with that? Adults can do as they want, but please leave the children intact. There are far too many cases of gender-change surgery regret, and once it’s done the child victims will never go back to original, they are condemned to a lifetime of medical misery. -Ed.}
– In addition to initiating criminal actions, Bondi also directed the Civil Division of the Department of Justice to initiate actions related to gender affirming care. For example, he directed the Consumer Protection Division that it should investigate any wrongdoing by drug manufacturers or distributors who make false claims regarding puberty blockers, sex hormones and other drugs. Source, Spanish: https://www.elcorreo.com/internacional/eeuu/trump-ordena-investigar-cambios-sexo-mutilacion-genital-20250423233927-ntrc_amp.html

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Private health services perform more than 40% of surgical interventions in Spain, 30% of the emergency procedures & 70% of the mental health- More than half of hospitals in Spain are private: {Translation, summary}
– The private healthcare sector carried out, taking into account substitute agreements and the public network, a total of 2,178,862 surgical interventions in 2022, which represents 41.6% of operations in Spain; the sector also expects to reach 50% of these interventions by 2030.
– In addition, the private sector has 431 private hospitals (56% of the total number of hospitals), which corresponds to a total of 49,837 beds (31% of the total in Spain).
– Geographically, Catalonia, Madrid and Andalusia remain the autonomous communities with the highest number of private beds, accounting for 56.4% of private hospitals and 63.3% of the beds available in the private sector.
– Private healthcare services account for 70% of hospitals specializing in mental health and addiction treatment, as well as 51% of outpatient mental health centers. In addition, more than 50 percent of the clinical psychology and psychiatry units integrated in hospitals are located in private centers. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5703569/0/sanidad-privada-realiza-mas-40-las-intervenciones-quirurgicas-espana-atiende-33-las-urgencias/

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Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz will not play Mutua Madrid Open: (Translation, summary}
– Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz will not play the Mutua Madrid Open, the fourth Masters 1000 of the season to be held at the Caja Mágica, due to a muscular problem suffered last Sunday in the final of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Conde de Godó and in order to “not take risks” and avoid “being ‘screwed’ (jodido) for longer”, hoping to be in Rome and with no doubt that he will be there to defend the title at Roland Garros. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/deportes/tenis-00166/noticia-carlos-alcaraz-no-jugara-mutua-madrid-open-20250424124240.html

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WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy to Blocks Chat Exports and Auto-Downloads:
– WhatsApp has introduced an extra layer of privacy called Advanced Chat Privacy that allows users to block participants from sharing the contents of a conversation in traditional chats and groups. “This new setting available in both chats and groups helps prevent others from taking content outside of WhatsApp for when you may want extra privacy,” WhatsApp said in a statement.
– The optional feature, when enabled, prevents others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media to their phone, and using messages for artificial intelligence (AI) features. However, it’s worth noting users can still take individual screenshots, or manually download the media. The popular messaging service said the feature is “best used” when engaging in sensitive conversations with groups where it’s possible that users may not know everyone closely.
– The feature, WhatsApp said, is rolling to all users who are on the latest version of the application. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/whatsapp-adds-advanced-chat-privacy-to.html

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Feijóo warns Sánchez that it is a “cacicada” (arbitrary action) to approve a 10,471 million euro military plan without Congress: {Translation}
– The leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo {pic}, has warned this Wednesday that it is an “undemocratic cacicada” to approve a Defense plan without authorization from Congress, after the head of the Executive, Pedro Sánchez, has advanced an investment plan in defense and security of 10,471 million euros to reach 2% of GDP in military spending this 2025. In addition, and after Sumar’s criticism of the spending plan, he has asked the second vice-president of the Government and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Diaz (Sumar), to leave the Government if she does not support it.
– “In a Government there are no partisan or personal positions. If someone does not agree with the decision that the Council of Ministers is adopting, she should leave. Or at least, should be dismissed and not stay for attachment to the position,” said Feijóo during his speech at a breakfast briefing organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Spain.
– Feijóo, the head of the opposition (PP) pointed out that it is “unprecedented” in Spanish democracy for the President of the Government to present a plan “against the decision of the Government” and that he does so without “parliamentary authorization, despite the fact that this means not complying with article 4 of the National Defense Law”.
– In Feijóo’s opinion, appearing in Congress – as Sánchez has announced he will do – “does not replace the obligation to submit the increase in military spending to the authorization of the Congress”, especially when the parliamentary groups approved on March 26 that “any defense plan be submitted to the vote” of the Parliament.
– Feijóo has also indicated that Sánchez’s plan is “pure improvisation” because it “transforms conjunctural spending into structural spending” when “defense spending has come to stay.” “Military spending is structural. It is permanent. It cannot be treated as a rearrangement of unrelated items,” he has said.
– Feijóo has charged hard again against Sánchez for not even wanting to have the endorsement of Parliament for his Defense plan, something that, in his opinion, evidences a “contempt for legality and Parliament”. “No law exempts defense spending from the supervision of the Congress. Even more so for a Government that has spent the entire legislature without budgets”, he has asserted, to warn that ‘moving billions of euros without authorization from Congress is an anti-democratic ploy unbecoming of a European country’.
– The leader of the PP has stressed that it is not a “plan of Spain” and “it is not even a plan of the Government” but “it is a plan of Mr. Sánchez, which does not bind Spain”. “And it does not bind it because Spain has not approved that plan. And, moreover, it cannot bind it because it does not ask for authorization from the Congress to sign it”, he said, “what Sánchez presented is his ‘survival plan’ and ‘a mockery to the Spaniards”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1891124/feijoo-avisa-a-sanchez-que-es-una-cacicada-aprobar-un-plan-militar-sin-el-congreso/

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Sánchez, the only leader of the major countries that will not go to the funeral of Pope Francis: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, will not attend the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday in Rome. The attending Spanish delegation headed by the King and Queen, Felipe and Queen Letizia, will include the Vice-Presidents María Jesús Montero and Yolanda Díaz, the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños, and the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo.
– It turns out that Sánchez had some long standing conflicts with the Pope. Sánchez has previously clashed with the Church in Spain over religious instruction in schools and euthanasia, among other issues. In July 2020, he claimed that Pope Francis had intervened to help the government carry out the controversial exhumation of the body of Francisco Franco, Spain’s ruler from 1939 to 1975, from the Valley of the Fallen on Oct. 24, 2019.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/sanchez-unico-lider-los-grandes-paises-que-no-acudira-funeral-papa-francisco-5702970/
Additional ref: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/10/24/pope-francis-meets-with-spains-prime-minister-pedro-sanchez/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The heat prevails in Malaga- the temperature will reach 30C Saturday: {Translation, summary}
– This weekend we expect the terral to enter the scene and raise the temperature to 30 degrees for the first time so far this year. This is expected to happen in the capital on Saturday, as well as in coastal areas where the influence of the warm west is usually noticed (Velez-Malaga, Estepona, etc).
– As reported by José Luis Escudero, head of the weather blog of SUR. es, yesterday (Tuesday) the spring terral was already protagonist in the usual areas and reached “maximum summer temperatures”. On the other hand, in coastal and inland areas where they had poniente, but without terral, were between 4 and 7 degrees less.
– As for the evolution predicted by Aemet, the whole week will remain without probability of showers and with temperatures above the usual values for this time of the year. At the moment, between Wednesday and Friday there will be no terral, but moderate levante on the coast, so the daytime temperatures will drop slightly: between 23 and 25 degrees are expected.
– Saturday is when a new peak is expected, with 30 degrees expected in the city of Malaga and other coastal areas. Nighttime lows will also be very mild, between 16 and 19 degrees.
– The terral is a dry land-wind blowing from the Spanish peninsula outward in all directions toward the ocean; a cool, strong descending wind in clear weather.
– The levante is a warm wind that blows from the Mediterranean Sea through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlantic Ocean. The Levant is also called the eastern Mediterranean, where the sun rises (“levantar” is the Spanish verb meaning “to rise”).
– When the wind blows from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, it has the lovely name of poniente (“poner” in Spanish means “(to) lay down”, where the sun sets). Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/calor-impone-malaga-sabado-llegara-grados-20250423101516-nt.html

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New home sales in Malaga record their best February since 2013: {Translation, summary}
– Nothing stops the real estate market in Malaga. Not even the rise in prices, which continues unstoppable. Home sales and purchases continue to rise in this 2025. Specifically, during the month of February in the province 3,165 homes were sold, representing an increase of 26.34% over the same month of 2024, according to data published Wednesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This implies, moreover, that in Malaga the growth of home sales and purchases practically doubles that registered in Spain as a whole, which was limited to 13.9%, to almost 60,000. The Costa del Sol province is also the fifth in Spain in number of real estate transactions after Madrid, where 7,000 in February, Barcelona, with nearly 6,500, as well as Alicante (4,656) and Valencia (3,516). Malaga is ahead of entire autonomous communities in home sales, such as Castilla-La Mancha (2,936) or Castilla y León (2,843).
– But what is particularly striking is the evolution of new home sales and purchases in the province. Firstly, because this last February they have shot up by more than 70% compared to the same period in 2024, to 1,184, when in the country as a whole new home transactions have increased by 21%, i.e. three times less than in Malaga.
– Secondly, because this is the best data of sales and purchases of brand new apartments for a month of February since 2013, when the figure was 1,216. But at present, unlike a decade and a half ago, transactions with second-hand apartments continue to exceed, and by far, those of new homes: they are about 2,000 sales and purchases compared to the 1,184 cited, in that order. In any case, transfers of used homes have registered a not inconsiderable increase of 9.2% from one year to the next.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/ventas-viviendas-nuevas-malaga-registran-mejor-febrero-20250423101954-nt_amp.html

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NERJA

The City of Nerja sells a municipal plot on Romeral Calle Bajo to promote housing construction: {Translation}
– The Local Government Board has approved the dossier, the regulatory specifications of the procedure and the contract for the sale of a municipal plot located on Calle Romeral Bajo, in order to promote the construction of 10 new homes in the municipality.
– The councilman of Urban Planning, Alberto Tomé, explained that the plot, located in the SUP-8 sector, has an area of 2,086.04 square meters and has been sold for a total of 760,170 euros. Iva included, having the company awarded a period of 10 days to submit the required documentation.
– For its part, the Councilor for Economy and Finance, Angela Diaz, stressed that, in addition to promoting the construction of housing, the sale of this plot will allow the City Council to allocate the funds obtained to finance important municipal projects that will benefit the community.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-vende-una-parcela-municipal-en-calle-romeral-bajo-para-fomentar-la-construccion-de-viviendas/

UKRAINE WAR

Trump’s “final offer” for peace requires Ukraine to accept Russian occupation:
– The U.S. expects Ukraine’s response Wednesday to a peace framework that includes U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia and unofficial recognition of Russian control of nearly all areas occupied since the 2022 invasion.
– The one-page document the U.S. presented Ukrainian officials in Paris last week describes this as President Trump’s “final offer.” The White House insists it’s ready to walk away if the parties don’t make a deal soon.
– Trump’s proposal would require major concessions from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who previously ruled out accepting Russia’s occupation of Crimea and parts of four regions in eastern Ukraine.
– And while Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly offered to freeze the current front lines in order to reach a deal, he has previously rejected other elements of the U.S. framework, such as a European peacekeeping force on Ukrainian territory.
– A source close to the Ukrainian government said Kyiv sees the proposal as highly biased towards Russia: “The proposal says very clearly what tangible gains Russia gets, but only vaguely and generally says what Ukraine is going to get.”
– What Russia gets under Trump’s proposal
* “De jure” U.S. recognition of Russian control in Crimea.
* “De-facto recognition” of the Russia’s occupation of nearly all of Luhansk oblast and the occupied portions of Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
* A promise that Ukraine will not become a member of NATO. The text notes that Ukraine could become part of the European Union.
* The lifting of sanctions imposed since 2014.
* Enhanced economic cooperation with the U.S., particularly in the energy and industrial sectors.
– What Ukraine gets under Trump’s proposal
* “A robust security guarantee” involving an ad hoc group of European countries and potentially also like-minded non-European countries. The document is vague in terms of how this peacekeeping operation would function and does not mention any U.S. participation.
* The return of the small part of Kharkiv oblast Russia has occupied.
* Unimpeded passage of the Dnieper River, which runs along the front line in parts of southern Ukraine.
* Compensation and assistance for rebuilding, though the document does not say where the funding will come from.
– Other elements of the plan
* The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — the largest such facility in Europe — will be considered as Ukrainian territory but operated by the U.S., with electricity supplied to both Ukraine and Russia.
* The document references the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, which Trump has said will be signed on Thursday. Full article: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/22/trump-russia-ukraine-peace-plan-crimea-donbas

USA

‘Building 7 Controlled Demolition?’ Republican Senator Plans Shock 9/11 Hearings, Says ‘My Eyes Have Been Opened’:
– Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is raising eyebrows after revealing on Benny Johnson’s conservative podcast that he’s pushing for a congressional hearing to examine the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. Johnson, who serves on the the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, raised questions about the World Trade Center Building 7’s collapse, saying the documentary film, Calling Out Bravo 7 has sparked “an awful lot of questions.”
– “Well, start with Building 7,” Sen. Johnson told Johnson. “Again, I don’t know if you can find structural engineers other than the ones that have the corrupt investigations like NIST that would say that that thing didn’t come down in any other way than a controlled demolition.” “Who ordered the removal and the destruction of all that evidence? Totally contrary to any other firefighting investigation procedures. I mean, who ordered that? Who is in charge? I think there’s some basic information. Where’s all the documentation from the NIST investigation?” the Wisconsin lawmaker continued.
“Now, there are a host of questions that I want and I will be asking, quite honestly, now that my eyes have been opened up,” he added.
– Johnson said he plans to work with former Rep. Curt Weldon (R-PA), who recently appeared on Tucker Carlson’s podcast to discuss 9/11, “to expose what he’s willing to expose.”
– The senator’s comments prompted Johnson to ask: “So we may actually see hearings about this?” “I think so,” the senator replied while referencing previous efforts to obtain unredacted FBI files on behalf of 9/11 families. “We want to get those answers, those documents for the families,” the lawmaker replied. “Hopefully, now with this administration, we can find out what is being covered up.”
– Sen. Johnson expressed optimism that the Trump administration will authorize the release of 9/11-related documents, despite prior unsuccessful efforts to declassify them. “We want those made available in terms of what happened. What did the FBI know that happened? So we had engaged with that. It was on a bipartisan basis. We wanted to get those answers, those documents for the families,” Sen. Johnson said. “Again, we didn’t get squat from the FBI. So hopefully now with this administration, I think President Trump should have some interests being a New Yorker himself.”
– “What actually happened in 9/11? What do we know? What is being covered up? My guess is there’s an awful lot being covered up in terms of what the American government knows about 9/11,” he added. Very interesting to say the least…
Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/building-7-controlled-demolition-republican-senator-plans-shock-911-hearings-says-my-eyes & X Link

TECH

Just another business expense- The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases:
– European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros Wednesday as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules.
– The European Commission imposed a 500 million euro ($571 million) fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store.
– The commission, which is the EU’s executive arm, also fined Meta Platforms 200 million euros because it forced Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads {…and also allowing Meta full access to the user’s computer data} or paying to avoid them {ads & data collection}. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/apple-iphone-meta-european-union-facebook-technology-7924bfffe1da801a5023057faa9a511b

FINANCIAL

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens:
– The going price for New York spot gold hit a record $3,424.24 per troy ounce – the standard for measuring precious metals – as of close Monday. That’s about $1,097 higher than a year ago.
– The price of spot gold is up more than 30% since the start of 2025, per the data firm FactSet. By contrast, the stock market has tumbled. The benchmark S&P 500 is down over 12% this year.
– Gold futures also reached a record early Tuesday, briefly surpassing the $3,500 mark for the first time before falling back below $3,400 by late afternoon. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/gold-prices-new-record-trump-tariffs-0082e0040fb6095497ba93ee6454255b

RELIGION

Who Chooses the Next Pope- and Who Chose Them?:
– With Francis’ death on Monday, at age 88, up to 135 eligible cardinal electors will decide on his successor. One hundred and eight – or 80% – of them were appointed by Francis during his papacy. It’s a fact that has left some wondering if the late Pope essentially “packed the court” to guarantee a continuation of his legacy. But experts suggest it’ll be as difficult to predict as Francis’ own election was.
– “It’s very simplistic to say cardinals just vote along ideological lines as though they’re part of political parties,” Pattenden says. “That’s not how the Vatican works.”
Pattenden also points to an Italian proverb: “After a fat Pope comes a thin one.” “The idea of that is essentially that the cardinals very often focus on what they didn’t like about the previous Pope, all the things they thought were his faults and flaws, and they look for someone who remedies those.” The first question on cardinals’ minds will be whether they want change or continuity.
– This conclave is already likely to be different from those in the past, however, Pattenden says. Firstly, it’s the largest number of eligible cardinal electors—in fact, it’s the first time that the number of eligible electors at a conclave has exceeded the traditional cap of 120, although Pattenden says it’s unlikely that the cap will be enforced. Secondly, the cardinals now are more geographically diverse than ever.
– Francis prioritized inclusion within the Vatican, Pattenden explains, and so in appointing cardinals, he looked across the world, often to small Catholic communities that had not been represented before: He felt that “it shouldn’t just be the case that big, well-established, rich, old Catholic communities get representation all the time,” but ideologically, “Francis can’t necessarily have known how all of these new cardinals will think, certainly their colleagues won’t know—they may not even know themselves.”
– Carlos Eire, a professor of history and religious studies at Yale University, however, thinks it’s likely that those Francis appointed will indeed lean ideologically left, noting that Francis did not appoint many conservative bishops to the College of Cardinals and that, while geographic diversity was a priority of his, theological diversity was not. Francis, for example, appointed American Robert McElroy in 2022, who is known for his advocacy on immigration and the environment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ Catholics, while reportedly bypassing more conservative archbishops. “When it comes to religious issues,” says Eire, “it is also highly likely that they will lean away from traditionalism.” Full article: https://time.com/7279520/francis-appointed-cardinals-elect-new-pope-vatican-conclave-court-packing/

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Fiesta de la Primavera- Nerja: Sat, 26 April
The Spring Festival of Nerja will be held next Saturday, April 26, in the Plaza Giner de los Rios.
The performances will begin from 16:00 hours with the Opening Group, followed at 17:00 h. by Promesas Flamencas, La Banda. At 19:00 h. will be the turn of the group Remembow and the artist Álvaro Guerra. After their performances, there will be a break to enjoy the Final of the Copa del Rey, which will be broadcast live. The party will continue until 00:00 h. with the music of DJ Fran.

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Benamargosa Fiesta del Campo: Sun, 27 April from 12 noon
There will be 16 stalls located in different parts of the old town, with tastings of products and typical foods of this village of the Axarquia. Among others the zoque, baticate, guacamole, ensaladilla cateta, frito moruno and callos.
You can also buy sausages and meat products, sweet wine from Comares, extra virgin olive oil from the Axarquia, subtropical, jams, breads and sweets. The municipal workshop also offers handicrafts made by the participants.
At 12:30 there will be an official tour of the gastronomic stands in the old town, with tastings of typical products and dishes. The music will be provided by the Panda de Verdiales Arroyo Conca. At one o’clock in the afternoon will take over the Rompeolas Orchestra in the Miguel Martin Pavilion located on Avenida de Andalucía. The institutional act will take place at 14:30 hours. There will be paella tasting. At 16:00 hours, Sergio Perez will perform; at 18:00 hours, the Azahar Dance Group of Benmargosa and at 19:30 hours, Sombra y Luz. At 21:30 hours, will take the stage ‘Sara de las Chuches’ and Dj Nico will play music until the scheduled closing at one o’clock in the morning.

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Nerja Dia Del Residente- Foreign Residents Day:
Sunday, April 27, at Plaza de España
The event will begin at 12:00 hours with the traditional concert of Nerja’s music band, followed by a wide range of cultural activities to enjoy family and community.
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Benalrock Music Festival 2025- Rincón de la Victoria:
The 14 hour event will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Benagalbón esplanade.
It will begin at 12.00 hours with cover bands Metal Gods (Video Link) and Abelito y Terrones. Headliner acts start at 17.00 hours with seven groups- Cometa Diablo, Belinte, Sibelclan, Los Turistas, Los Habitantes, Soberbia Ninguna and The Stone Bobbers. The culmination of this musical day will be ExtremoPuro, a tribute to Extremoduro that is scheduled to begin its performance at 00.00 hours.
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Sumar, IU and Podemos parties reprimand Albares for his support of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara: {Translation}
– Sumar, Podemos and IU have criticized the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, for supporting the autonomy plan for Western Sahara proposed by Morocco and his lack of transparency for meeting last week, in the middle of Holy Thursday, with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Burita. At a press conference on Monday, the general coordinator of Sumar, Lara Hernandez, has reprimanded the Foreign Minister for that meeting with the Moroccan government, which does not obey the necessary transparency that should be in the Executive, and has launched that the position of the PSOE does not represent the whole of the coalition government.
– In fact, he pointed out that there will be pressure on the socialist wing of the Executive in Congress, pointing out that it will be the plurinational parliamentary group that will agree on a response in the form of parliamentary initiatives to the summit between Albares and his Moroccan counterpart.
Hernandez has criticized that Albares met by “surprise” with the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, in which both boasted of the relations between the two countries following the abandonment by the PSOE of Western Sahara, instead supporting the autonomy plan of Morocco.
– The general coordinator of Sumar said that her formation is a firm defender of all the “oppressed” peoples and are on the side of the Saharawis, defending their right to free self-determination which has a high consensus among the Spanish society. Moreover, she said that the defense of human rights is a “red line” in international politics and accused the PSOE of leaving the general consensus of support for the sovereignty of Western Sahara, failing to comply with the mandate of the UN. In this way, the leader of Sumar has insisted that the only valid position is the rejection of the autonomy plan for the former Spanish colony that Rabat postulates.
– Additionally, the secretary of Organization of IU, Eva García Sempere {pic}, has expressed the “firm repulsion” and “rejection” of the position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with his support to the “illegitimate” proposal of autonomy plan for Western Sahara, proposed by Rabat and that only responds to the “expansionist” interests of Morocco. She also explained that this autonomy plan was already a failure when it was presented in 2007, given that it is a “unilateral” proposal of Morocco and that it did not have the support of the Polisario Front, the legitimate representative of the Saharawi people. She also criticized the fact that the plan ignores the “UN mandates” and the recognition of the right to self-determination of the Saharawi people, who must freely choose their future through a referendum. “Morocco has no legal, political or even moral legitimacy to put forward its expansionist plan based on the symptomatic violation of human rights and the plundering of the resources of the Saharawi people”, she added.
– Therefore, she declared that the government “has to choose” whether it is with international law, the United Nations and the Saharawi people, or bets on those who suffocate a “brave” people, too often “forgotten and betrayed”. “The Saharawi people are not, and cannot be, a bargaining chip to improve relations with the Government of Morocco,” García Sempere concluded.
– For his part, the Secretary of Organization of Podemos, Pablo Fernandez, reiterated his criticism of the position of the PSOE on the Sahara and expressed the support of his formation to the right of self-determination of the Saharawi people. “The Spanish people have a debt with the Saharawi people and Spain and this government should work on this referendum of self-determination,” he said to regret the position of Foreign Affairs and the unilateral turn of the PSOE to support the position of Morocco. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sumar-iu-podemos-reprenden-albares-apoyo-plan-autonomia-marruecos-sahara-20250421134626.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Third shooting in less than a week in Malaga- a man dies of a shot in the middle of the street in Mijas: {Translation}
– A man has died on Monday night by gunshot in a shooting that occurred on a street in the town of Mijas in Malaga, sources close to the investigation have confirmed.
– From Emergencies 112 Andalusia have indicated that about 20.10 hours have received several calls warning that detonations had been heard as gunshots on the public road, on a street in the Sitio de Calahonda. At that moment, 112 have given notice to the health services, the Local Police and the Civil Guard, which is carrying out actions to clarify the facts.
– This is the third shooting in less than a week in the province of Malaga, after the one that occurred on Holy Thursday in the capital and the one that took place on Good Friday in Marbella, in the vicinity of a nightclub. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5702628/0/un-muerto-durante-un-tiroteo-plena-calle-mijas/

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14,500 people in Malaga province waiting for driving licence practical test, waits of 2 to 3 months after passing written test:
– According to calculations by the APAE provincial association of driving schools in Malaga, at the moment there are around 14,500 people in the province waiting to take the practical test to obtain their driving licence. The organisation estimates that it can take between two and three months from the time a student passes the theory test until they can take the practical test for the first time. Moreover, if the student does not pass the practical test the first time, they will have to wait between one and two months more before being able to take it again.
– The origin of this problem lies in the lack of traffic examiners – a limitation that affects the whole of Spain and especially areas where the population has grown a lot in recent years, such as Malaga. “This is a lifelong problem. In Malaga, we have the same examiners as ten years ago, despite the population growth that has taken place in that time and with the added bonus that then there were 16 tests a day and now there are 12, because of the way of examining has changed, with longer exams for better quality,” said the president of the employers’ association. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/waiting-take-the-driving-test-burden-driving-20250421081636-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

Cañete La Real (Málaga) values its gastronomy and meat products at the Pavo Fair: {Translation}
– Cañete la Real (Málaga) celebrates this weekend, from 25 to 27 April, the ninth edition of the Turkey Fair, declared a Festival of Provincial Tourist Singularity and which aims to highlight the gastronomy of the municipality and its meat products, especially those derived from the turkey industry. This town has several poultry farms of this type.
– The provincial deputy Maria del Carmen Martinez stressed that this event, organized by the City Council of Cañete la Real with the support of the Diputación de Málaga, also helps to promote tourism in Cañete la Real making known its historical and cultural heritage.
– The fair has an extensive program of activities that will begin on Friday 25, at 17.30 hours, with the ratification of the twinning with Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and the creation of the Twinning Day.
– This will be followed by a lecture on romantic banditry and the figure of José María ‘El Tempranillo’, which will be given by José Antonio Rodríguez Martín.
– Saturday April 26 activities will start at 12.00 am with the opening of the gastronomic craft market, which will consist of numerous stands that will show and put on sale all kinds of products made in the environment. The epicenter of the fair will be the Plaça de la Pau, where from 1 p.m. attendees will be offered a free tasting of meat products, as well as a cava tasting organized by the Municipal Corporation of Sant Sadurní D’Anoia. The afternoon will be enlivened with a fashion show of designers Tere Perujo, María José Perujo, Pedro López and Carmen Beltrán, the exhibition of the municipal flamenco dance academy and the performances of the group ‘Malamanera’ and the dj Juan Espinosa.
– Sunday, April 27, at 11.00 am, will be the opening of the market and there will be a tasting of bread with oil cañetero. Then will take place the historical reenactment ‘In the mountains I command’, set in the adventures of the famous bandit Jose Maria the ‘Tempranillo’ during the first half of the nineteenth century. At 2 p.m. a new free tasting will be offered, in this case of products and dishes in which turkey meat will be the protagonist. In the afternoon, a brass band will liven up the atmosphere for the concert that the group ‘Salistre’ will offer from 17.30 hours. The fair will conclude with the music of DJ Juan Espinosa from 19.00 hours.
– Finally, they have pointed out that there will also be guided tours of the Castle of Hins Canit and during the weekend will be enabled a toy library service in the municipal sports pavilion from 15.00 to 20.00 hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-canete-real-malaga-pone-valor-gastronomia-productos-carnicos-feria-pavo-20250422121048.html

TORROX

Several dozen dolphins put on a feeding display close to Torrox/Nerja shoreline:
– A large pod of dolphins, estimated to contain around thirty cetaceans, surprised bathers and walkers at midday this Monday who were on or passing by Wilches beaches, on the border between the Costa del Sol municipalities of Nerja and Torrox.
– Although it is not uncommon to see pods of dolphins near the coast of Malaga province, especially when out at sea sailing in boats, it is not so common to see them hunting and so very close to a beach, chasing a large shoal of fish, which they cornered against the shoreline, giving themselves a real ‘feast’, as SUR has been able to witness and record.
– Some of the fish being chased jumped out of the water, being picked up and returned to the sea by some of the eyewitnesses of this true spectacle that nature and the sea offered at around noon this Easter Monday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/watch-around-dolphins-put-show-close-shore-20250421150620-nt.html & Video Link

NERJA

Nerja’s OMAC modifies its schedule to provide better attention to citizens: {Translation, summary}
– The new opening hours of the OMAC (Oficina Municipal de Atención al Ciudadano/Municipal Office of Citizen Services) in Nerja will be from Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 14:00 hours and from 18:00 to 20:00 hours, with the aim of providing a more accessible service to all residents of the municipality.
– The Maro office will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 18:00 to 20:00 hours. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-omac-de-nerja-modifica-su-horario-para-brindar-una-mejor-atencion-a-la-ciudadania/

GASTRONOMIA

Is This The Best Breakfast In Malaga?: {Translation, summary}
– The renowned buffet at the Boho Club hotel in Marbella offers a wide variety of fresh and local products for all types of customers, whether or not they are staying at the hotel.
– Diego and his team get going very early. Before six in the morning they turn on the stoves in the kitchen of the Boho Club Hotel, in Marbella, to start preparing the dishes that the guests will enjoy hours later. Iberian ham from Jabugo, oil from Fuente de Piedra, honey from Istán. And so on to complete a long list of products and dishes that have made it the best hotel breakfast in Spain.
– The Boho Club breakfast, which this year has been distinguished during the celebration of Madrid Fusion, is buffet style and is open to anyone, regardless of whether or not they are staying at the hotel. The products are divided into different islands: breads, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, savory and sweet. It costs 35 euros and includes, in addition, a plate of eggs a la carte that can range from the typical omelet to a benedict or a full English breakfast.
– Among the savory items that are never lacking are tomatoes and mushrooms, bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans and omelet. And among the sweets they offer apple crescents, chocolate braids, ensaimadas, napolitanas, croissant or cinnamon rolls, all in mini format. To drink: Different types of specialty coffees and milks, juices and a wide variety of teas.
– The hotel’s executive chef, Diego del Río, reveals that breakfast is mainly characterized by the quality of the products, most of which are local and zero kilometer. “We have maintained a close relationship with our suppliers for more than 20 years, which allows us to offer fresh seasonal food every day of the year”, he summarizes.
– The menu – the hotel points out – “goes beyond the simple act of eating; it is a carefully designed ritual to start the day with energy and pleasure”. It is a culinary proposal that combines Andalusian roots with international touches, reflecting a creative approach committed to the local environment. “Every corner of the buffet is designed to provide an exceptional experience,” they summarize. Among his clients the European public stands out, although on weekends they have many locals who come attracted both by the products and by the tranquility that is breathed in his terrace outdoors.
– In addition to the dishes mentioned above, the chef highlights the wide variety of healthy products (including a granola that they prepare with organic oats and honey from Frigiliana) or the pastries that they receive daily from France. In addition, he advances that for next summer he is going to elaborate new egg recipes such as Turkish style eggs with yogurt cream and a majado of herbs. One more reason to pay them a visit. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/jamon-iberico-jabugo-miel-istan-mejor-desayuno-20250416000958-nt.html

TECH & SOCIAL MEDIA

META (Fakebook, Instaspam & NutzApp) proudly announces the restart of user data collection for AI training in the EU, and how to opt out, the official announcement :
– Today, we’re announcing our plans to train AI at Meta using public content – like public posts and comments – shared by adults on our products in the EU. People’s interactions with Meta AI – like questions and queries – will also be used to train and improve our models. This training, which follows the successful launch of Meta AI in Europe last month, will better support millions of people and businesses in the EU by teaching AI at Meta to better understand and reflect their cultures, languages and history.
– Beginning this week, people based in the EU who use Meta’s platforms will start receiving notifications, in-app and via email, to explain the kind of data we’re going to start using, how this will improve AI at Meta and the overall user experience. These notifications will also include a link to a form where people can object to their data being used in this way at any time. We have made this objection form easy to find, read, and use, and we’ll honor all objection forms we have already received, as well as newly submitted ones.
– As we’ve previously mentioned, we do not use people’s private messages with friends and family to train our generative AI models. Additionally, public data from the accounts of people in the EU under the age of 18 is not being used for training purposes. Full article: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/making-ai-work-harder-for-europeans/

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Meta reverts to AI training on Facebook and Instagram posts despite legal pushback, industry analysts outraged :
– Tech giant Meta plans to restart training its AI on EU citizens’ social media posts, the company announced on Monday, claiming the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has “affirmed” the legality of its approach. {This is false, META made some changes but these have not been officially accepted as compliance by any EU regulator. META just assumes their changes are good enough. Another case of them doing whatever they please, and then wait to see if trouble develops. If so, they pay the fine as a business expense and carry on as if nothing happened. -Ed.}
– Meta halted its AI rollout in June following “intense engagement” with the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) and complaints filed with data privacy watchdogs, known as DPAs, all over Europe.
– The company recently launched text-only AI features in Europe, and, on Monday, announced a new opt-out mechanism which it claims legally allows Facebook and Instagram content to be used to train its AI models.
– Beginning this week, EU users will receive a notification “to explain the kind of data we’re going to start using,” which will link to an easy-to-find form allowing users to object to their data being used, Meta said in a blog post. “We welcome the opinion provided by the EDPB in December, which endorsed compliance in line with our original approach,” a Meta spokesperson {deceptively} told Euractiv.
– The referenced EDPB opinion says that AI training on personal data could potentially be legal under a flexible GDPR exception, which allows a data processor’s “legitimate interest” to trump a data subject’s rights not to have their data processed.
– The practice will be challenged by privacy activists. The NGO Noyb filed 11 complaints with Meta the last time they started training on user posts, and a Noyb spokesperson said the practice is still unlawful, citing the need for prior user consent. The spokesperson disputed Meta’s claims about the EDPB opinion. It “simply stated that if you follow the law, the processing of personal data is lawful. But “European users’ fundamental right to data protection overrides Meta’s ‘legitimate interest’ for this extremely broad processing activity,” they said. “We have already filed complaints against Meta for this unlawful processing, and will be following up with the supervisory authorities,” the Noyb spokesperson added. Full article: https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/news/meta-resumes-ai-training-on-facebook-and-instagram-posts-after-legal-pushback/

FINANCIAL

Special Tax deduction of up to €1200 for women with children under three years old:
– Must be filed by 30 June. Read the full article in English translation here: English version
Original, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/declaracion-renta-hacienda-avisa-devolvera_0_2003783703.html

PETS

The first dog bakery opens in Malaga- ‘Dulces para Perros’: {Translation, summary}
– They have been open for just over a month, this curious and charming bakery dedicated exclusively to dogs: ‘Dulces para Perros’ (Sweets for Dogs). It is a unique bakery that breaks with the traditional idea of pet food, betting on a handmade pastry and designed so that our faithful friends can also enjoy a first class dining experience.
– Located at Avenida de los Guindos 29, local 18B, Dulces para Perros is a small but cozy store, decorated with care and designed so that both animals and people feel at ease from the first moment. Its window display may remind you of a traditional bakery. However, what is offered in its showcases is very different: they are sweets made especially for dogs, with natural ingredients, no additives, no gluten and no added sugars, cakes, cupcakes and sweets with flavor and without risks. One of the most striking elements in this bakery is the variety of products available, all handmade in-house. Among them are the canine cakes, with original flavors such as chicken with carrot or liver, carefully decorated with ingredients that are one hundred percent suitable for dogs. You can also find cupcakes, cookies and homemade sweets, designed to satisfy the palate of each animal.
– The elaboration of these products follows strict quality criteria: they do not contain salt, preservatives or sugars, and all the colorants used for decoration are of natural origin. In addition, it has been taken into account that each dog has its own food preferences, so the establishment offers tastings so that they can try before choosing their favorite treat.
– What about cats? Although Sweets for Dogs is mainly focused on dogs, cats also have their space in this unique business. For them, specific products have been designed, such as tuna cakes, also made with natural ingredients and without harmful components for their health.
– Another of the outstanding features of Sweets for Dogs is its personalized pastry service. If a pet’s birthday or special occasion approaches, the on-site team can prepare a custom cake, allowing owners to choose both the base and the filling and decoration of the cake. An option that makes this bakery an ideal place to celebrate important moments with four-legged companions. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/abre-malaga-primera-pasteleria-perros-dulces_0_2003773008.html

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Daphne JazzNova Brasilian Project: Fri, 25 April, 8pm
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
Daphne Pelet and Nicky Vargas have returned from their journey through Brazil, from Rio to Sao Paulo, from Salvador de Bahia to Fortaleza. They come loaded with new energy and many influences, which they transfer to a show presented in quartet format, with two guitars and percussion accompanying Daphne’s unmistakable voice.
Info & tix (€15): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=daphne-jazznova-brasilian-project

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46th Cultural Week of Benagalbón: April 25 to May 4
With about 40 activities such as the concert of young performers, the pilgrimage, the costume verbena or the concert of the Rincon de la Victoria music band.
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Dia del Pipeo de Casarabonela: Sat, 26 April
Plaza de Casarabonela
The day is dotted with unforgettable moments: from the culinary exhibitions that show live the preparation of pipeo, to the opportunity to taste for free this emblematic dish, accompanied by homemade sweets and the aroma of traditional coffee. There is also plenty of music. Different performances enliven the main square, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere where generations, accents and emotions are mixed. The rhythm of the orchestras and cover bands turns the whole town into a stage full of life, dance and celebration. Info, Spanish: https://www.i-sierradelasnieves.com/sabores-con-historia-asi-se-vive-el-vi-dia-del-pipeo-en-casarabonela/

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Eco-Tourism Event- Feria del Espárrago y de la Agricultura Ecológica (Asparagus and Organic Farming Fair): Sunday, 27 April. Sierra de Yeguas (Malaga)
A celebration that highlights local products and sustainable farming. During this event, visitors can discover the quality of asparagus and other organic products, as well as participate in activities, talks, and workshops on responsible agricultural practices. An ideal event for food, nature, and sustainability enthusiasts, aiming to promote the importance of organic production.
At 12:00 hours will take place the official opening of the fair that will feature about 70 stalls, about thirty more than in the previous edition, in which neighbors and visitors, in addition to purchasing the star product of the event, will also have the opportunity to buy extra virgin olive oil, cheese, sausages, sweets, honey, as well as other products, both made in this town and nearby.
– The XXIII Asparagus and Organic Farming Fair will include tasting of asparagus, which on this occasion will be in paella and marinated, starting at 13:00 hours.
– There will also be music provided by the orchestra La Tentación. Source: https://www.ecoturismo.com/noticias/portada/1425-la-xxiii-feria-del-esparrago-y-la-agricultura-ecologica-se-celebra-en-sierra-de-yeguas-malaga.html

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Solidarity Walk will be held Sunday, April 27th and will go from El Morche to Lagos:
The walk (III Marcha Solidario Pueblos Hermanos) will start at 11:30 a.m. from Plaza María Zambrano and is scheduled to arrive at Río Lagos around 1:30 p.m., where a day of solidarity will be held with performances by DJ Worzel, Coro Agua Salá and Coro Brisas de Lagos, music and a bar service organized by AVOI.

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Torre del Mar- Romeria: Sunday, 27 April
– Sunday, April 27, will begin at 08:00 hours with the departure of the wagon of the Virgin, accompanied by rockets. We will arrive at the Church of San Andrés at 08:30, where the pilgrimage mass will be celebrated at 09:30. Then the journey will begin with the parade of horses and the traditional romero breakfast at C/Duque de Ahumada.
– At 15:30 hours the Equestrian Art Fantasy Show, a show that comes from the province of Cordoba and will feature the participation of about eight riders and several horsewomen.
– A popular paella for 1,000 people provided by the Brotherhood of the Pollinica and Rocio.
– From 17:00 hours the concert of the group Azúcar Moreno.

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The Blue Horses on International Jazz Day:
Wed, 30 April, 8pm
Villa de Nerja Cultural Cente, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
It is an innovative jazz band, led by Inoidel González and Pablo García Vega, who fuse classic elements of the genre with contemporary and dynamic touches. Their performances stand out for the freshness and spontaneity of their repertoire, creating an enveloping atmosphere of joy in each concert. Influenced by the great geniuses of jazz, they add a distinctive fresh and modern style. Their way of interpreting music has captured the attention of diverse audiences, making them a reference in the current jazz scene.
Info & tix (€15): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=the-blue-horses-dia-internacional-del-jazz & Video Link

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News Note: Looks like I was ahead of the curve on the Morocco issue, or maybe they read DigameXtra. Just 2 hours after I published yesterday’s DigameXtra article on the Spain / Morocco situation, ABC.es posts these next 2 articles, at 4am, as their top headlines! Spooky! It’s like they are replying to me in the middle of the night. -Ed.

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Jemad creates a working group on Moroccan risks for Spain: {Translation, summary}
– Lopez Calderon (current Chief of the Defence Staff of the Spanish Armed Forces) is well aware that this decision may be frowned upon by the Government of Pedro Sanchez that maintains a policy of appeasement with the authorities in Rabat that had its critical point with the 180 degree turn of the Spanish position on the Sahara. However the Jemad (Chief of the Ministry of Defence) considers that the obligation at the head of the Defense General Staff is to foresee all the scenarios that may arise in security and defense matters.
– The first meeting of the new Jemad working group was attended by the head of the Operations Command and the second Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces. Some sources claim that within the military leadership there were those who considered it a mistake to proceed without “permission”, without having received orders from the political leaders; that is, from the Government, which, as is public and notorious, does not want anything to be done that could upset the authorities of the Alaouite Kingdom.
– The Jemad’s philosophy is just the opposite of this approach, as he considers that the Armed Forces, and especially the Defence Staff, are precisely to have foreseen all the circumstances and possible reactions to any scenario, especially with a country like Morocco, which is particularly sensitive for our security. Therefore, according to his criteria, in this matter it is mandatory to carry out a serious and rigorous planning work. Then, according to the laws by which Lopez Calderon is governed, it is the Government of the day who has the responsibility to make the decisions it deems appropriate, but with all the information on the table.
– In private conversations, most of the military leadership agrees that Lopez Calderon has done the right thing, of course for the prestige and operability of the Armed Forces but also to defend in the best possible way the interests of Spain, and therefore of its Government.
– The critical moment in relations with Morocco came in May 2021 when Morocco allowed the illegal entry into Spain of some 5,000 people in a single day, causing an unprecedented crisis. As if that were not enough, a year later it became known that the telephones of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and several ministers had been spied on with the Pegasus spying program and evidence suggests Morocco was the likely culprit.
– With this background, and the geographical situation of Ceuta and Melilla, the two Spanish autonomous cities that Morocco claims as its own, it is surprising that the creation of this working group within the Defense Staff can be criticized. Similarly, it is worrying that the Department of Homeland Security team that also analyzes the risks Morocco poses to Spain now has such a low profile.
– “Detecting, evaluating and designing responses to possible dangers are not hostile actions, but the obligation of a serious country such as Spain,” conclude the sources consulted by ABC.
Photo: The Chief of Staff of the Defense (JEMAD), Admiral General Teodoro López Calderón, together with the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and senior officers of the Navy. By Tania Sieira.
Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/jemad-crea-grupo-trabajo-sobre-riesgos-marruecos-20250421165716-nt_amp.html

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Security Forces arrest jihadists in Spain at the highest rate since 11-M (2004 Madrid train bombing): {Translation, summary}
– What has happened to increase police activity in the last three years? First of all, we must remember that Spain is at level 4 out of 5 of terrorist alert, which implies that there is a high risk of an attack. What’s more; since 2015, when the Plan for Prevention and Protection against Terrorism was reformed, it has never gone below that level 4. That year there were 75 arrested, but from then on that figure began to fall, with some peak as in 2019, when there were 58 arrested.
– However, the sources of the fight against terrorism consulted by ABC explain that the important rise began in 2023, with the brutal attack of Hamas against Israel and the no less forceful response of the Hebrew State, of unprecedented harshness and that still continues. That war conflict, with a major destabilizing potential in the area, and the burning of Korans in northern European countries, caused a strong shock on the network, especially in closed forums of the ‘dark web’, where calls for revenge and attacks against Hebrew and American interests around the world have been constant ever since.
– “The Gaza conflict has multiplied by far the intensity of the threat at a global level, and also in Spain”, explain the sources consulted, who also cite as catalysts the Islamist regime that has settled in Syria, in addition to the Taliban in Afghanistan, and the situation in sub-Saharan Africa, although in this case with a much lower incidence than the first of the conflicts mentioned.
– One of the data that most attracts the attention of the experts consulted by ABC is that the age of the detainees has been greatly reduced. “Some 20 percent of those arrested are under 22 years of age and most of them were born or are in legal status in Spain. This should make us reflect, because the integration processes are not as successful as could be expected in a society like ours,” they explain.
– Many of the detainees, moreover, are lone actors who self-train to the point of becoming very active disseminators of terrorist propaganda and in many cases swear allegiance to Islamic State. “Their danger is high for two reasons: first, because they are very difficult to detect, acting from home, with hardly any relations with the outside world, with anonymous profiles and moving mainly in the ‘dark web’; and second, because the attacks they imagine are of an extraordinary simplicity, but no less lethal for that. A simple kitchen knife- there is the case of Algeciras (Cadiz); or a hit-and-run that happened in Torre Pacheco (Murcia), for example, are enough to kill. Preventing these attacks is very complicated and that is why the Security Forces are very proactive and act as soon as we detect a significant increase in the radicalism of an individual,” explained the sources consulted.
– In any case, it is striking that so far no weapons have been seized in anti-terrorist operations, except for materials for making explosives as happened with a young man in Seville, who had even tested some devices he had designed, and, of course, manuals of all kinds.
– The threat to our country is high, and Spain is cited in the propaganda as Al Andalus, a land that the jihadists consider as their own. However, the level of aggressiveness against us is much lower than what happens with countries such as the United States, Israel or France, which are very much targeted by Daesh and Al Qaeda, much more so after the Gaza war. It is striking, moreover, the number of attacks in Germany, in addition to great lethality.
– The sources consulted affirm that for Spain, and in general for the West, the great threats continue to be the Islamic State and Al Qaeda. The first of the terrorist organizations, weakened by the loss of the caliphate, now acts in different franchises in different areas, while the second has settled in Afghanistan and some parts of Pakistan. The most dangerous Daesh faction for our interests is the ISKP (Islamic State of the Province of Khorasan), also based in the first of the two countries mentioned above, due to its capacity to send fighters. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/fuerzas-seguridad-detienen-yihadistas-mayor-ritmo-11m-20250420171141-nt_amp.html

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More than half of private universities fail to comply with the requirements of the new government decree: {Translation, summary}
– Nearly half of Spain’s private universities fail to meet the requirements set by a new government decree aimed at regulating higher education standards. This decree, which came into effect in 2023, establishes stricter criteria for university operations, including faculty qualifications, research output, and infrastructure.
– The Spanish government enacted a new decree to ensure higher education quality and to bring private universities in line with public ones. The decree outlines specific requirements regarding teaching staff, research activities, and physical resources.
– According to an internal report by the Ministry, about 50% of private universities in Spain do not comply with the new standards. The most common deficiencies include:
*Insufficient number of full-time professors with doctoral degrees.
*Lack of adequate research activity and publications.
*Inadequate facilities and resources for students.
– Public universities generally meet the requirements, particularly in terms of research and faculty qualifications. The report suggests that private institutions lag behind, especially in research output and permanent staff. These shortcomings could impact the value of degrees from non-compliant universities and raise concerns about educational quality. The government may impose sanctions or even close programs that fail to adapt.
– Some private universities argue that the decree is too rigid and does not account for their unique educational models. They claim that the new rules could threaten their viability and reduce educational diversity. The Ministry plans to conduct further inspections and may enforce corrective measures. The government emphasizes its commitment to maintaining high standards in higher education. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/sociedad/mitad-universidades-privadas-incumplen-requisitos-nuevo-decreto-20250421183808-nt_amp.html

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“N” takes over as the first letter on new car number plates in Spain:
– On Monday 14 April Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) issued the first number plate with the letter N – 0000 NBB – assigned to a Seat Ibiza registered in Castellón, after two and a half years of cars being registered with the letter M. Curiously, the last number plate with the letter M, 9999 MZZ, was also assigned on Monday to another Seat Ibiza in Castellón. In both cases the vehicles are owned by a leasing company.
– The M has been with us for more than two and a half years. On 2 September 2022, the first vehicle with the letter M, 0000 MBB, was registered. The DGT estimates that the N will be with us until at least 2027. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/the-new-change-the-number-plate-starts-20250416071844-nt.html

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The majority association of prosecutors demands Attorney General García Ortiz abstains from making an appointment that could benefit him: {Translation, summary}
– The Association of Prosecutors (AF) has sent this Monday a letter to the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, in which they tell him to abstain in the proposal for the appointment of the new prosecutor for crimes against the Public Administration that is scheduled to take place in the Fiscal Council tomorrow. For the AF it is a position whose functions are directly related to crimes such as the disclosure of secrets for which the Attorney General himself is charged in the Supreme Court, so it considers that there is a personal interest that should lead him to step aside.
– How Ortiz responds is yet to be known. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/asociacion-mayoritaria-fiscales-exige-garcia-ortiz-abstenga-20250421094348-nt_amp.html

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Warmer weather arrives in Malaga this week: {Translation, summary}
– In the capital of Malaga spring time arrives, with maximums that will rise from the 22C degrees on Monday to 26C of the weekend, according to the Aemet. The minimums will continue to rise slightly from 15C to 18C degrees. The heavens will be sunny with some high clouds of little significant evolution. Likewise, rainfall is not expected. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/llega-calor-andalucia-semana-provincias-subiran-temperaturas-20250421123805-nts.html

GRANADA

Secret shooting range discovered in Granada where firearm-trafficking gang tested weapons of war:
– An illegal shooting gallery has been discovered in Granada in a joint operation involving Spain’s National Police force and the Guardia Civil. It is the first of its kind found in Spain. The criminals had built the rudimentary facility over several nights to hide and test the firearms that they would later sell to other gangs.
– The details of Operation Topera-Tuti were presented on Wednesday 16 April at a press conference. It is a major case that has dismantled a “highly dangerous” criminal organisation allegedly dedicated to the trafficking of weapons of war, with branches in Granada, Cordoba and Jaen.
– The gang allegedly acquired the weapons in Spain and then resold them to drug trafficking gangs “to commit extremely serious crimes”. The sale prices ranged from 6,000/7,000 euros for a pistol to 10,000/11,000 euros for an assault rifle.
– Some of the buyers had used them in shootings in Andalucía, and this is how the investigators learned that the ammunition had been supplied in Granada. Investigators seized three assault rifles, a submachine gun, six handguns, a semi-automatic shotgun, a bulletproof vest, a pistol-to-submachine gun conversion kit, two dummy pistols, a pistol barrel, a dummy grenade, an air rifle, various assault rifle, submachine gun and high-capacity pistol magazines, as well as a large quantity of metallic and non-metallic ammunition.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/clandestine-shooting-gallery-discovered-granada-where-criminal-20250417051128-nt.html

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Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules:
– The UK supreme court has issued a historic and definitive ruling that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer only to a biological woman and to biological sex. In a decision that delighted gender-critical activists, five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates (GRCs).
– The judgment could have far-reaching ramifications and lead to greater restrictions on the access for trans women to services and spaces reserved for women. It prompted calls for the UK’s laws on gender recognition to be rewritten.
The UK government said the ruling brought “clarity and confidence” for women and those who run hospitals, sports clubs and women’s refuges. A spokesperson said: “We have always supported the protection of single-sex spaces based on biological sex. Single-sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by this government.” Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/16/critics-of-trans-rights-win-uk-supreme-court-case-over-definition-of-woman

RELIGION

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dead at 88 after long respiratory crisis:
– Pope Francis, who became the first South American and first Jesuit to ascend to the most powerful position in the Catholic Church, has died at age 88 — just one day after Easter Sunday. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, confirmed the beloved pontiff’s passing on Monday after a prolonged battle with double pneumonia.
Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/04/21/world-news/pope-francis-first-pontiff-from-the-americas-dead-at-88-after-respiratory-crisis/

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