DigameXtra No. 3112 Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

On October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Yunquera Wine and Chestnut Fair: Sat & Sun, 25-26 Oct
There will be scenic routes, tastings, musical performances, a craft and commercial market, as well as activities for all ages. Photo: Paqui Trujillo.
Full programme: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/yunquera-feria-vino-castana-actividades-20251020200137-nt_amp.html
More details and map: https://www.malaga.es/en/laprovincia/tradiciones/lis_cd-13239/fiesta-de-la-castana-y-el-vino-wine-and-chestnut-festival-yunquera-november-unique-festival

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Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00.
Info tel. 952 543 334
***November etc. events & excursions***
– Tuesday – Axarquia Business Networking group 7.30 – 9.00.
– Monday – Monday Club. Please contact the Centre. 11.00.
– Wednesday– Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 – 13.00.
– Shop Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 – 13.00.
– Thursday – NA English 19.00 to 20.30.
– Friday – Conversation group 10.00 – 11.00.
– Friday – Coffee Morning 10.00- 13.00.
– Thursday 27th November – Coach Excursion to Guzmán Nurseries, Mijas Pueblo and the Miramar shopping center/ Iceland in Fuengirola.
***Coming Excursion***
– Thursday 18th December – Coach Excursion to see the Malaga Christmas Lights.

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SPAIN

The European blackout report “invalidates” the theory that everything caught Red Eléctrica by surprise: {Translation, summary}
– Marta Castro, Director of Regulation at Aelec (the Association of Electricity Companies), criticises Red Eléctrica’s claim that the April 28 blackout came as a surprise, citing the Entso-e report which shows voltage control issues days beforehand. She argues that events on the 16th, 22nd, and 24th of April, especially the 22nd, when large consumers like Adif and the Cartagena refinery were disconnected, point to early warning signs that were ignored. Disconnecting large consumers is usually an emergency response, not a planned or preventive action. It’s a sign that the grid is already under severe stress, and operators are trying to prevent a wider blackout. Aelec insists these incidents show the need for a broader and more rigorous investigation into the days preceding the outage.
– Castro welcomes Entso-e’s (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity) commitment to including independent experts and other energy sector stakeholders in the final report, expected in early 2026.
– She highlights concerns over Red Eléctrica withholding data and stresses that national voltage averages obscure regional instability. Aelec also questions Red Eléctrica’s response on the day, particularly actions like line closures and reactive power disconnections, which may have worsened the crisis. Lastly, Castro calls for a full review of reactive capacity and quicker deployment of backup generation in future events to ensure supply security. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/informe-europeo-apagon-invalida-teoria-pillo-sorpresa-20251020173220-nt_amp.html

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Blackmailers Puigdemont & the Junts Are Pulling Their Support of Sánchez– The position taken by the EU advocate general on the crime of embezzlement may trigger the end of a relationship that was never one of trust: {Translation, summary}
– This week exposed deepening fractures between Pedro Sánchez’s government and its once-critical ally, Junts. A covert meeting in Geneva between former Prime Minister Zapatero and Carles Puigdemont failed to yield Junts’ support for the national budget. Junts not only rejected the proposal but publicly claimed they were never shown a draft. They demanded €6.5 billion in unfulfilled infrastructure funds for Catalonia merely to begin negotiations.
– This rejection forms part of Junts’ broader strategy to sever ties with the Sánchez administration. Their firm opposition to raising self-employed contributions left the PSOE isolated, even losing Sumar’s backing. Junts leaders have floated support for a no-confidence motion to oust Sánchez, signalling a radical shift.
– The Junts see continued collaboration with Sánchez as politically damaging, especially with delays on the amnesty law, lack of control over immigration, and the EU’s rebuff of Catalan language recognition. Disillusionment grows over empty promises, including nuclear plant guarantees. Within Junts, early elections are favoured.
– A decisive moment looms on 13 November, when an EU legal opinion on the amnesty—particularly concerning misappropriation charges—could determine whether Puigdemont can safely return to Spain. If the report suggests his return remains legally risky, Junts is likely to withdraw support. In that case, Sánchez may remain in office, but more isolated than ever. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/cataluna/20251019/puigdemont-empieza-proceso-alejamiento-definitivo-sanchez_345870.html

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Sanchez’s Mutiny In EU– He defies Defence agreement all other members support, insists he can make up his own rules: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has insisted that he can account for some items of investment against climate change as part of the security and defence spending committed to NATO, which should reach 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2025. Sánchez made these statements in an appearance before the media in Slovenia, after the Med9 summit together with the rest of the Mediterranean countries of the European Union, when asked if he has obtained support from other states for this purpose.
– Although he did not clarify whether there are more European countries that support him, Sánchez insisted that “some of these policies” to fight climate change “can be counted as policies linked to security and defence”. “And that is what the Government of Spain is doing in line with the European Union and also with NATO,” he said {in total denial of reality}.
– “The government is clear about it,” defends Sánchez, who intends to allocate “13%” to items related to the climate emergency and civil protection, of the more than 10,000 million euros of increased investment to reach 2% of GDP in defence this year.
– At the last NATO summit, the President of the Government agreed to reach only 2.1% of defence spending, despite the fact that the rest of the Allies committed to invest more than twice as much and reach 5%. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-insiste-incluir-gasto-contra-cambio-climatico-inversion-defensa-pide-otan-20251020165932.html

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Gov’t Rolls Back The Unpopular Proposed Tax Increases On The Lowest Earning Self-employed: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has proposed a new adjustment to self-employed contribution fees for 2026. The plan would freeze the fees of self-employed workers with the lowest declared income, specifically those earning between 670 and 1,166.7 euros a month. These workers, who belong to the reduced contribution table, would continue paying the same amounts as in 2025 without any increase. According to the Government, this measure aims to protect those with the least economic capacity while still maintaining the principle of contributions based on real income.
– For the remaining self-employed workers outside the reduced table, fees would rise between 1 per cent and 2.5 per cent depending on their income bracket. However, unions CCOO and UGT criticised the proposal, arguing that the freeze for low earners may seem positive now but delays the improvement of their future pensions. They believe even a small increase in contributions for the lowest income brackets would help them receive adequate protection later.
– Associations of the self-employed are divided: some say the fee freeze gives low earners short term financial stability, while others argue it is a missed opportunity to improve their future pensions and social protection. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/laboral-00346/noticia-gobierno-plantea-subir-cuota-autonomos-1475-euros-mes-2026-tramos-mayores-ingresos-20251020121346.html

ANDALUCÍA

Andalusian Medical Union advocates for salary improvements as the “only way” to alleviate the “serious deficit” of professionals. (Perhaps they have been reading DigameXtra editorial comments?): {Translation}
– The Medical Union of Andalucía (SMA) conveyed on Monday to the Minister of Health, Presidency and Emergencies of the Junta de Andalucía, Antonio Sanz, the “need for a change in the healthcare model in the region that includes an improvement in the working and remuneration conditions of the medical and professional staff as the sole means to address the severe shortage of doctors in the public healthcare system”. According to the union, Sanz expressed his “willingness to examine” the documentation and proposals submitted.
– This was noted by the union in a press release following the meeting with Sanz, which was attended by the president of the Andalusian Medical Union, Rafael Ojeda, accompanied by the SMA Secretary General, Ángel Tocino, and the SMA Vice President, Carmen Serrano. On behalf of the Ministry of Health, in addition to the aforementioned Minister Sanz, the Vice President of the Ministry of Health, María Luisa del Moral, and the Director General of SAS Personnel, José Luis Sedeño, were also present.
– The meeting, “conducted in a climate of cordiality, active listening and willingness to collaborate”, allowed the union representatives to meet “officially” the new Minister of Health of the Junta de Andalucía as part of a series of contacts the Ministry is promoting with all stakeholders in the healthcare sector. The union representatives presented the minister with the demands of the medical and professional staff and emphasised the importance of establishing a specific regulatory framework and a dedicated negotiation arena for the profession. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-medicos-abogan-mejoras-salariales-unica-via-paliar-grave-deficit-profesionales-publica-20251020135048.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

This is the ‘supercave’ found in Malaga that science cannot explain: {Translation, summary}
– Speleologists from Málaga’s GES group have uncovered a vast cave system in the Sierra de las Nieves, linking two major cavities—the Sima del Nevero and the Sima del Aire—forming the Nevero-Aire Complex. Stretching over 26 kilometres and nearly a kilometre deep, it is now the longest known cave system in Andalusia and among the largest in Europe.
– The interior revealed extraordinary features, including corroded walls and rare “gypsum flowers”, crystalline formations typically found in different environments. These anomalies suggest complex karstic processes shaped the system, likely through ancient underground water networks.
– The discovery is the fruit of decades of meticulous exploration, mapping, and mathematical analysis. Local officials and scientists see this as both a major scientific breakthrough and a cultural asset. However, further exploration now requires significant funding. The cave, part of a national park, is protected, and any caving activity needs authorisation to safeguard both explorers and the fragile subterranean ecosystem. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20251019/asi-supercueva-hallada-malaga-ciencia-no-puede-explicar-esto-no-deberia-estar-ahi_345840.html & Video Link

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Warm ‘terral’ wind set to bring autumn temperatures of around 30C to Costa del Sol this week:
– The summer refuses to say goodbye to Malaga province. This week is expected to be another warm one, with temperatures exceeding 30C in Malaga city and parts of the Guadalhorce valley and the Axarquia area. These autumnal records will be caused by the warm ‘terral’ wind. The nights are also expected to remain tropical, with minimum temperatures of at least 20C.
– The wind is expected to decrease in intensity from Wednesday onwards. In the other Andalusian provinces, maximum temperatures are also expected to be well above average. “This is bad news for chestnut farmers,” Escudero said. Roasted chestnuts are more popular in cold weather.
– A change in the forecast from Sunday onwards is possible, although it is still too early to predict anything. However, there is a chance of precipitation on 26 October. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/warm-terral-wind-set-bring-autumn-temperatures-20251020114625-nt.html

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The Malaga Court acquits priests & publisher prosecuted for online criticism of Islam– there was no hate crime: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Málaga has acquitted priests Custodio Ballester and Jesús Calvo, along with digital media director Armando Robles, of charges of incitement to hatred for anti-Islamic content. Though the prosecution had sought prison sentences—three years for each priest and four for the director—the court ruled that, while the statements may be extreme or offensive, they do not meet the legal threshold for a hate crime.
– The court noted that Ballester’s remarks were unfortunate and ideologically rigid, but not criminal. Calvo’s were considered “delirious”, stemming from confirmed psychological conditions. The media director’s repeated criticism of Islam and migration came closer to breaching legal limits but still fell within the wide bounds of freedom of expression. The court concluded that, although the publications and social media posts often resorted to insult, and lacked the aim of promoting social harmony, there was insufficient evidence of intent to incite hatred or provoke discriminatory actions. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20251017/audiencia-malaga-absuelve-padre-custodio-perseguido-criticar-islam-no-hay-delito-odio_345707.html

NERJA

Body recovered from sea near Maro:
– A body was found floating in the sea between Almuñécar (Granada province) and Maro-Cerro Gordo (Nerja, Malaga) on Sunday, 19 October. The deceased has not been identified yet.
– The 112 Andalucía emergency service operators received a call reporting the discovery around 7.30pm. The body was seen floating in the sea, some 500 metres from the shore. Medical and police teams were mobilised to the scene. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/body-recovered-floating-the-near-cerro-gordo-20251020140552-nt.html

ALGARROBO

The disappearance of a 16-year-old girl in Algarrobo is reported: {Translation}
– New alert of disappearance in the province of Malaga, this time of a minor. Alba G. Z. is 16 years old and was seen by last Wednesday, October 15, in the Axarquia town of Algarrobo, with just 6,900 inhabitants, as reported by the National Center for Missing Persons (CNDES) through social networks. In the description that accompanies the image of the minor, it is indicated that Alba G. Z. is of slim build, 1.6 meters tall, has brown eyes and long brown hair.
– Thus, from the aforementioned CNDES they have called for citizen collaboration, asking that if anyone has any clue about the whereabouts of this minor contact this body immediately. You can also call 062 of the Civil Guard or the ANAR Foundation for Help to Children and Adolescents at Risk telephone 116000.
– For their part, sources from the Civil Guard have explained to SUR that the teenager from Algarrobo has voluntarily escaped from a juvenile centre where she was, so the case is being investigated as a voluntary disappearance. The sources have pointed out that it is not the first time that the minor has disappeared in these circumstances, while they have not been able to specify in which town the juvenile centre from which she would have escaped is located. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/denuncian-desaparacion-menor-algarrobo-20251020131956-nt_amp.html

EUROPE

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico calls European Socialists “the Party of Homosexuals and Warmongers”: {Translation, summary}
– Slovakia’s Prime Minister, the populist Robert Fico, stated on Monday that the Party of European Socialists (PES) should be called the “Party of Homosexuals,” in reaction to the expulsion of his party, the SMER, for allegedly failing to uphold European values. “The PES has abandoned the traditional values of the left and should be called the Party of Homosexuals and Warmongers,” Fico said in a social media post.
– Fico was responding to the PES decision on Friday to expel SMER, whose membership had already been suspended since 2023 after forming a government coalition with an ultranationalist party. “The Brussels-based party of European Socialists has literally destroyed the authentic left-wing agenda in EU member states,” Fico asserted.
– Founded in 1999, SMER was first suspended in 2006 when Fico first formed a coalition with the ultranationalist SNS, although that sanction was later lifted. The PES justified Friday’s decision, stating that Fico’s party exhibits “serious and strong contradictions with the values and principles” of the social democratic family.
– Fico claims the real reason is the recent passing of a constitutional amendment promoted by his party recognising two biological sexes (male and female), banning surrogacy, prohibiting same-sex adoption, and prioritising national over EU law on matters of “cultural and ethical identity.” He also defended his social policies, citing “subsidised trains for pensioners and students,” “free school meals,” “strengthening social dialogue,” and “increases to the minimum wage and pensions.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/primer-ministro-eslovaco-robert-fico-califica-partido-homosexuales-los-socialistas-europeos_6530779_0.html

UKRAINE WAR

Zelensky proposes a new 90-day extension of martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine, further delaying long overdue elections: {Translation, summary}
– The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, presented to Parliament on Monday two draft laws to extend for a further ninety days the martial law and the general mobilisation decreed after the invasion launched by Russia on 24 February 2022. The draft laws were published during the day by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on its website, for analysis by the relevant committees and later by the full chamber.
– Zelensky last enacted laws in July to extend martial law and general mobilisation after Parliament approved his proposals, which are likewise expected to receive legislative support on this occasion.
– {The renewal of martial law also means that Ukraine will once again postpone national elections, which cannot legally take place while emergency rule is in force. Parliamentary elections scheduled for October 2023 and the presidential election expected in March 2024 have already been delayed. The government argues that free and fair elections are impossible during a full-scale war, with millions displaced and active combat ongoing. However, some political observers and opposition voices warn that repeated extensions risk weakening democratic accountability by keeping the current leadership in power without a fresh electoral mandate. -Ed.} Image: DigameXtra
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-zelenski-propone-nueva-prorroga-90-dias-ley-marcial-movilizacion-general-ucrania-20251020112311.html

UK

Extra 1.1bn barrels of oil found in North Sea: {Summary}
– A recent report by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) reveals the UK may have an extra 1.1 billion barrels of oil and gas in the North Sea, boosting total potential reserves to 15.8 billion barrels. This 31% increase in prospective resources stems from new data gathered under 2022 licences. If fully proven, UK waters could hold up to 25 billion barrels—enough to meet national demand up to 2050, according to industry experts.
– The discovery has major benefits for the UK: enhancing energy security, supporting domestic supply over imports, and safeguarding thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector. Analysts argue that with supportive policies, the UK could achieve near self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on countries like Norway. The findings also highlight potential for increased tax revenue and economic growth. However, the discovery has reignited political debate over Labour’s ban on new drilling and the future of UK energy policy. Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/17/extra-11bn-barrels-of-oil-found-in-north-sea/

FASHION

Sabrina Carpenter confirms that bras are no longer hidden– now they are even shown off with office outfits: {Translation, summary}
– Sabrina Carpenter showcased the exposed bra as a bold new fashion statement during her debut as host of Saturday Night Live. She brought the traditionally private undergarment into the spotlight, wearing a push-up bra from Victoria’s Secret’s Body by Victoria collection in pewter jacquard stripes. Normally hidden beneath clothing, Carpenter made the bra the centrepiece of her look, demonstrating how lingerie can move from intimate wear to visible fashion.
– During her performance, the trend continued, with the bra featured prominently on stage, proving its versatility and daring appeal. By emphasising the undergarment as a focal point rather than a hidden element, Carpenter highlighted the growing trend of lingerie as outerwear. Her confident styling signals a broader shift in contemporary fashion, where bras are no longer confined to the bedroom but celebrated as statement pieces that can define an outfit and command attention. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/mujer/moda/sabrina-carpenter-confirma-que-sujetador-no-se-esconde-ahora-se-ensena-incluso-con-los-looks-oficina_6530527_0.html

TECH

Amazon’s cloud crash causes failures in Bizum, POS terminals and ATMs– This is just one of many reasons why we can’t go cashless!: {Translation}
– A major global disruption struck the Internet today after Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a serious outage in its US-EAST-1 region, one of its most vital data hubs. The failure began around 09:00 Spanish mainland time and quickly caused widespread problems for thousands of companies and users worldwide. Services dependent on AWS, including Alexa, Prime Video, Snapchat and several online video games, suffered errors and delays, exposing global reliance on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. The company confirmed that 58 AWS services were affected, with its DynamoDB database among the systems fully interrupted. Engineers are working urgently to restore operations, though instability continues in some areas.
– In Spain, there have also been incidents in banking institutions and telecommunications operators, as well as in messaging platforms. In many cases, the apps and services have taken time to recover or still show instability. The incident highlights a growing concern: although cloud computing has become essential to modern life, it remains a vulnerable single point of failure with far-reaching consequences. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/caida-nube-amazon-provoca-fallos-bizum-datafonos-cajeros/202510201309013154708.html

SOCIAL MEDIA

Londoners Push Back Against Digital ID: {X}
– The post shares authentic video of a large protest on October 18, 2025, where thousands marched from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London, organized by the Mass Non-Compliance group to oppose the UK Labour government’s proposed mandatory digital ID cards.
– Protesters, including figures like David Icke, voiced fears of surveillance and privacy erosion, chanting “No to Digital ID” amid police presence, reflecting widespread civil liberties concerns with turnout estimated in the thousands by outlets like the Daily Mail and Metro.
– This event highlights growing UK resistance to centralized digital systems, potentially linked to World Economic Forum influences, as well as exposing links to globalization, topics rarely seen in mainstream news coverage, other than perhaps Sky News or Breitbart. Video Link

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Six out of ten children in Spain have social media accounts despite it being against the law:
– Various child health specialists, such as paediatricians, psychologists, neurologists and ophthalmologists, are having very little success sounding the alarm about the significant risks of premature, excessive and unsupervised use of mobile phones, tablets and computers by children.
– A recent study indicates that, despite specialist advice to the contrary, most children in Spain use all types of screens daily and that, in fact, a third of them already own a smartphone at such an early age, most often given to them by their parents or close relatives. In line with previous studies, two out of three primary school pupils use screens excessively, far exceeding the limit recommended by paediatricians to avoid health risks at this age (a maximum of one hour per day). Some 50% of them watch one to three or more hours of television, 30% spend more than an hour on their mobile phones and up to 12% spend more than three hours glued to their smartphones.
– However, perhaps the most shocking fact is that all children aged 8-12 regularly use social media and up to six out of ten of them have their own account on one or more of these channels. This fact violates Spanish law (account registration is prohibited for the under-14s) and the rules of use of the digital platforms themselves.
– “The inappropriate and excessive use of screens at key ages for children’s cognitive, emotional and social development, as well as the lack of rules and adult supervision, reinforces the need for educational programmes and public policies that promote safe digital environments”, says Alejandro Martínez, director of the Eroski Foundation, in light of the main findings of this study. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/six-out-ten-children-have-banned-social-media-accounts-20251017080224-nt.html

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DigameXtra No. 3111 Monday, October 20th, 2025

On October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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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-cycle 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***
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November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp some seats still available
– 20th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale at Chine, Caleta – If you would like to sell your wares please call us.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada, Marbella with a dash around Iceland. €20pp
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €15pp – come join us for Christmas shopping!
– 11th – Presentation to La Cruz Roja of children’s Christmas gifts. Call for gifting details.
– 12th – Malaga Christmas Lights €10pp.
– 23rd – 27th December – We still have availability for Christmas at Hotel Angela in Fuengirola, €420 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Half Board and a Gala Meal on Christmas Day. Call for details.
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Daniel Amat / Francis Posé Trio: Fri, 24 Oct, 8pm
Ventana Abierta Jazz Club
C/ Granada 3, (Hotel Plaza Cavana), Nerja
A musical journey through the different styles and eras of Latin jazz and Cuban music. The trio’s music ranges from traditional to avant-garde; bolero, rumba, son, danzón, guajira, etc. are all part of their repertoire, as well as original .
Daniel Amat (piano); Francis Posé (double bass); Jessie Valdés (drums). All of them are highly experienced musicians with extensive résumés, having participated in major projects, collaborations, and recordings, and performed at major festivals and clubs around the world.
Info & reservations: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html & Video Link

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Nico Bones- CBGBs Style American Rock: Tues, 21 Oct, 10pm
Venue: CORE (formerly Velvet Club)
C/ Convalecientes 11, Malaga 29008
Straight out of LA, their musical influences range from punk rock to glam, pub rock, and garage rock, with artists such as The Rolling Stones, New York Dolls, Ramones, Stooges, Eddie Cochran, Hanoi Rocks, Thin Lizzy, and Alice Cooper.
Info & tix: https://entradium.com/en/events/nico-bones-malaga & Video Link

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XIII Nerja Sports Gala: Friday, October 24, at 9pm.
At the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center. Info: https://www.infonerja.com/la-xiii-gala-del-deporte-local-de-nerja-ya-tiene-fecha/

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Torre del Mar Halloween Party 2025:
Friday, October 31 from 7pm
A family event for all audiences that will once again fill the streets of our town with colour, costumes and a spectacular atmosphere.
– The programme will begin with a grand parade that will travel through the main streets of Torre del Mar. The procession will set off from Calle Princesa and continue along Calle Infantes, Duque de Ahumada, Antonio Machado, Calle del Río, Plaza Axarquía, Calle del Mar, Avenida de Andalucía and Paseo de Larios. Taking part in the parade will be the theatre company La Carpa, the music group Feel the Music and the urban dance company The New Crew, guaranteeing an evening filled with rhythm and entertainment.
– Paseo de Larios will become the central hub of family activities. From 19:00 onwards, it will host temporary tattoo workshops, themed make up stands and inflatable play areas, creating a lively space designed especially for the enjoyment of children.
– One of the highlights of the event will once again be the popular Passage of Terror, which will open at 20:45. As in previous years, it promises an unforgettable experience filled with surprises, thrills and fun for visitors of all ages.
Info: https://www.velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=noticias&id=8267

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Nerja Annual Almijara Trail Run: Sat, 1 Nov
23Km, 1100m.
Info & reg: https://www.nerjaatletismo.com/almijara-trail/

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Malaga PopFest 2025: Fri & Sat, 14 & 15 Nov.
Sala Marte. C/ San Nicolás, 2, Málaga-Este, 29016
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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS & 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.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 34 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
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
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UPCYCLING NERJA

Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja
– Router with extra cutters,instruction manual, excellent condition. 85€.
– A pair of beige bedside tables, beige color,natural wood top,waxed. 120€.
– A pair of grey bedside tables,grey color,natural wood top, waxed. 120€.
Contact Jackie nerja 672170429.
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE

Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More:
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– Buying all kind of Silver and Gold:
Silver coins and Gold coins, bullions and bars.
Jewellery and cutlery (pay spot price, no collector prices!).
– Selling handcrafted Coin Rings and Jewellery: Handcrafted rings, made from silver or gold.
There are many options possible– I will handcraft your individual silver or gold ring. Choose, for example: a coin from your year of birth; a custom present for a friend; choose a JFK ½ Dollar coin; or a $1 Dollar coin from 1921 is available. I have silver from Spain; 100 Pesetas coins from 1966 for something special; and many more. You can get it shiny or black or a mix. I look forward to creating something very special for you.
You want big sizes for men? No problem!
– General Metals Markets Information:
I am trading now more than 10 years in physical silver and gold. If you are interested, make an appointment.
– Make an appointment by mail or phone.
Mail: sscharler@gmx.de
Call Svend Scharler: +34-606423869
I have my office and meeting point at the Axarquia Service Centre, local 101, 29793 Torrox Park.

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CAMPO AGAVE GLAMPING

For Sale– Various outdoor items from Campo Agave Glamping:
– Side table (2), with light. Price €45 each
– Electric heaters (4), black ratan. Price €15 each
– Cabinet (3), scaffold, 120x45x95H. Price €50 each
Contact Wouter in Sayalonga +34 656561697 / info@campoagave.es / https://campoagave.es/en/sale/

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”Music Improvisations in Torrox”: I am looking for people to play improvisation music in a playful and communal way in Torrox. I am a multi-instrumentalist with a focus on rhythm. I also build instruments from recycled materials. All skill levels are welcome, openness and good will are greatly appreciated.
Venue to be decided, suggestions welcome.
Please email me. Thomas, Torrox
Email: ballydrums@gmail.com

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ANDALUCÍA

It’s not only doctors & nurses– Andalusian Health Service have big problems hiring maintenance staff, only 59% bother showing up for the exams: {Translation, summary}
– This Saturday’s call for 1,441 positions for labourers, washing staff, various technicians and tradesmen, gardeners and telephone operators has resulted in 58.8% attendance of those initially registered. The exams have been carried out simultaneously in 16 venues in Seville and Granada.
– In total, according to the data provided by the Ministry of Health, 18,230 registrations have been admitted but of these only 16,562 formalised their intention to attend the test. Of these only 10,764 have attended the call, 7,500 less than those initially registered in the call. In relation to the people who have actually signed up for the test, the percentage of attendance has been 58.8%. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2025/10/18/mitad-aspirantes-plaza-oposiciones-servicio-andaluz-salud-122761071.html

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Antonio Sanz makes his debut this week in the Andalusian Parliament as Minister of Health with a general debate on the sector: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Parliament will hold a general debate on the state of public healthcare on 22 October, marking the first appearance of Antonio Sanz as Health Minister. The session begins with the total review of the Heritage Law project, followed by the healthcare debate, which will dominate the rest of the day. Sanz will open with a twenty-minute address, after which parliamentary groups will respond in order of representation. The Government Council and the parliamentary groups will have additional speaking turns, and the day will conclude with a one-hour period for presenting and voting on resolution proposals.
– The debate follows the recent crisis in the breast cancer early detection programme, which led to the resignation of former Health Minister Rocío Hernández and a government reshuffle.
– The Plenary will continue on 23 October focused on mental health and healthcare transparency, oral questions to President Juanma Moreno, and the debate of four non-legislative motions addressing vocational training, privatisation, regional infrastructure, and water management.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-antonio-sanz-debuta-semana-parlamento-andaluz-consejero-sanidad-debate-general-sector-20251019100013.html

MALAGA CITY

Mutant Rats Invade Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga is confronting a shocking surge in rat infestations, with reports of the resilient rodents invading parks, gardens, abandoned lots, building entrances, and even private homes across districts including Santa Paula, La Malagueta and Girón-Delicias. Residents warn the problem is escalating at an alarming pace.
– Sergio Monge, president of the National Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANECPLA), warns that these “next-generation sewer rats” are no ordinary pests. Thanks to a genetic mutation, many have become immune to traditional anticoagulant rodenticides, rendering standard control measures increasingly ineffective. Coupled with strict new European regulations limiting rodenticide use, the city faces a growing public health threat. With diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus and toxoplasmosis at stake, Málaga’s mutant rat crisis is a clear and present danger. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/10/19/ratas-invaden-barrios-malaga-122768753.html

TORROX

Falete, José Luis Calero, Flamenco In Progress, The Phantom of the Opera, and a tribute to the K-Pop Warriors at the Villa de Torrox Municipal Theater: {Translation, summary}
– The municipal theatre will open its season on November 1 with the show Flamenco In Progress, presented by Estévez / Paños y Compañía under the title “La juerga que no fue” (The Party That Never Was), an innovative proposal that blends the purest flamenco with a contemporary take on tradition.
– On November 8, the stage will welcome singer Falete, who will offer an evening of song, emotion, and artistry with his unmistakable voice and charisma on stage.
– Humor will arrive on December 12 with José Luis Calero and his show “Humorista de guardia” (Comedian on Call), an event eagerly awaited by lovers of Andalusian comedy that promises guaranteed laughs.
– On December 13, the theatre will be filled with excitement with one of the most beloved musical productions: “El Fantasma de la Ópera” (The Phantom of the Opera), a staging adapted for the whole family, with live voices, spectacular scenery, and an advanced technical production.
– Finally, the following day, December 14 at 5:00 p.m., there will be a tribute to Las Guerreras K-Pop, based on an American animated musical fantasy film of Korean origin.
– Tickets for all shows are now available on the website [ https://www.mientrada.net/eventos/categoria/teatro-municipal-villa-de-torrox/ ], and can also be purchased at the box office on performance days. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/falete-jose…

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A motorcyclist has had to be evacuated by helicopter after an accident in El Morche Friday afternoon: {Translation, summary}
– The old N-340 was closed in both directions for almost two hours.
– Shortly before seven o’clock Friday evening, the old N-340 as it passes through El Morche was paralysed. A motorbike and a van had collided, requiring a helicopter to evacuate the motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, to the Regional Hospital of Malaga, where he arrived in very serious condition with several open fractures, in elbow and wrist, with serious bleeding. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/motorista-evacuado-helicoptero-accidente-el-morche/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria hosts the Peña El Piyayo Autumn Recitals with renowned flamenco artists: {Translation, summary}
– The Town Council of Rincón de la Victoria and the Flamenco Association El Piyayo have presented the 2025 Autumn Recitals, a traditional cultural series dedicated to flamenco singing, guitar and dance. The cycle, held at the Peña El Piyayo in Las Pedrizas, will run from 18 October to 29 November and includes performances by both established and emerging flamenco artists.
Programme of events, all Saturdays:
– 18 October (Members’ Day): Tribute to Pepe Soto, singer from Málaga, who will receive the gold badge of the association.
– 25 October: Flamenco Ensemble José María Jiménez, with Tania Ortega (vocals), Lorena Gavilán and José Roa (dance).
– 1 November: Recital by singer Luis Ortega López with guitarist Juan Carlos Fernández.
– 8 November: Pedro Carmona (vocals), Juan Carlos Fernández (guitar), Raquel Ariza (dance).
– 15 November: José Parra (vocals) with guitarist Andrés Carmona Silva, known as Camarón de Pitita.
– 22 November: Chato de Vélez (vocals), Curro de María (guitar), and the dance group of José Lucena.
– 29 November: Ensemble Diquela led by José Satorre, featuring Amparo Reyes (vocals) and dancers Luisa Chicano and José Ruiz. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-acoge-los-recitales-de-otono-de-la-pena-el-piyayo-con-artistas-consagrados-del-flamenco/

GRANADA

Sierra Nevada 2025-2026 ski season announced: {Translation, summary}
– Sierra Nevada ski and mountain resort in Monachil, Granada, will open the 2025/26 season on 29 November, 2025, weather permitting, and is scheduled to close on 26 April, 2026. The resort will offer an extended season, giving visitors more time on the slopes and the opportunity to enjoy winter and spring skiing.
– Skiers and snowboarders can expect well-prepared slopes, modern facilities and a full range of seasonal services. Cetursa, the public company managing the resort, notes that opening and closing dates depend on snow conditions to ensure optimal experiences. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-sierra-nevada-preve-abrir-29-noviembre-si-hay-condiciones-nieve-cierre-previsto-26-abril-20251017110342.html

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Granada turns illusion into art with the XXIV edition of the Hocus Pocus International Magic Festival: {Translation, summary}
– The twenty fourth Hocus Pocus International Festival will take place in Granada from 21 to 30 November 2025 under the theme “Nothing over here and GranHada over there” (“Nada por aquí… ¡y GranHada por allá!”). Directed by Miguel Puga, known as MagoMigue, and organised with the support of Granada City Council, it is a leading cultural event in southern Europe that combines illusion, theatre, poetry and visual creativity.
– The programme will be held in major venues including Teatro Isabel la Católica, Auditorio Manuel de Falla, the Federico García Lorca Centre and Santa Cruz la Real College, as well as in neighbourhoods and the province. It is divided into six sections: Professional Sessions, School and Social Programme, Galas in Singular Spaces, International Galas, Provincial Extension and Street Activities. The festival has a strong social focus, offering educational workshops, free performances for children in care and activities for the elderly. The Catalan illusionist Xevi will receive the 2025 GranHada Award for Magical Merit.
Info & full programme: https://festivalhocuspocus.com/

EUROPE

Thieves steal priceless jewels from Paris’ Louvre in brazen daylight heist:
– Thieves broke into Paris’ Louvre museum on Sunday, using a crane and smashing an upstairs window and stealing priceless jewellery from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said.
The robbery is likely to raise awkward questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about lack of investment at a world-famous site, home to artworks such as the Mona Lisa, that welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.
– The thieves struck at about 9.30 a.m. (0730 GMT) when the museum had already opened its doors to the public, and entered the Galerie d’Apollon building, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.
– The robbery took around four minutes, Culture Minister Rachida Dati told TF1, and was carried out by professionals.
“We saw some footage: they don’t target people, they enter calmly in four minutes, smash display cases, take their loot, and leave. No violence, very professional,” Dati said on TF1.
She said one piece of jewellery had been recovered outside the museum, apparently dropped as the thieves made their escape. Dati declined to say what the item was, but newspaper Le Parisien said it was believed to be the crown of Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugénie. The item was broken, the newspaper said. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/thieves-steal-jewels-louvre-paris-media-reports-2025-10-19/

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Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils:
– Portugal’s parliament approved on Friday a bill to ban face veils used for “gender or religious motives” in most public spaces that was proposed by the far-right Chega party and effectively targets burqas and niqabs worn by Muslim women.
Under the bill, proposed fines for wearing face veils in public would range between 200 euros and 4,000 euros ($234 to $4,671). Forcing someone to wear one would be punishable with prison terms of up to three years. Face veils would still be allowed in aeroplanes, diplomatic premises and places of worship.
– If signed into law it would put Portugal alongside European countries including France, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, which already have full or partial bans. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa could still veto the bill or send it to the Constitutional Court for checks. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/portugals-parliament-approves-far-right-partys-bill-ban-face-veils-2025-10-17/

UK

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with King’:
– Prince Andrew is giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, he has announced in a personal statement. He has been under increasing pressure over his links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with calls for Buckingham Palace to take action against him.
– That now seems to have resulted in the prince deciding to voluntarily hand back his titles and to give up membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain. In his statement he said he continued to “vigorously deny the accusations against me”. “In discussion with the King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” said a statement from Prince Andrew. “I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. “I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
– His decision to stop using his titles was made in consultation with William, Prince of Wales, as well as the King. He will remain a prince – but will cease to be the Duke of York, a title received from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. Prince Andrew had already ceased to be a “working royal” and had lost the use of his HRH title and no longer appeared at official royal events. His role now will be even more diminished.
– He is expected to stay in his Windsor home, Royal Lodge, on which he has his own private lease which runs until 2078.
– Next week a posthumous memoir by Ms Giuffre, who took her own life earlier this year, will be published. It is likely to cast further attention on Prince Andrew’s involvement with her and Epstein. Ms Giuffre claimed that she was one of many vulnerable girls and young women who had been sexually exploited by Epstein and his circle of wealthy connections. She alleged that the prince had sex with her at his friend Ghislaine Maxwell’s house in London in 2001, when Ms Giuffre was 17 years old. Her memoir describes two other occasions on which she alleges she had sex with Prince Andrew – in Epstein’s townhouse in New York and on Epstein’s private island in the US Virgin Islands.
– The prince made a financial payment to Ms Giuffre in an out-of-court settlement in 2022, after she had brought a civil case against him. He denies all the accusations made against him. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqlyw9g7weo

MIDDLE EAST

Israel strikes Gaza and halts aid, accusing Hamas of attacks in gravest test of truce so far:
– Israel launched a series of strikes in Gaza on Sunday and said it was halting aid into the enclave in response to attacks on its forces, the military said, in the most serious test yet of this month’s U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Residents in Gaza and local health authorities said Israeli airstrikes and tank fire across the enclave killed at least 18 people, including at least one woman. {Breaking news sources are now saying 25 or more dead. -Ed.}
– The Israeli military said it struck Hamas targets including a tunnel, weapons depots and its militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to respond forcefully to what he described as Hamas’ violations of the ceasefire. The military said militants in the southern area of Rafah had launched an anti-tank missile and fired on its soldiers.
– The new ceasefire took effect on October 11, halting two years of war, but the Israeli government and Hamas have been accusing each other of violations of the ceasefire for days. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-media-reports-military-attack-gaza-2025-10-19/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Medvedev ends 882-day title drought with Almaty Open win:
– Former world number one Daniil Medvedev ended an 882-day title drought winning his 21st ATP Tour title when he beat Corentin Moutet 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Almaty Open final on Sunday. Russian Medvedev, 29, last won a title at the Italian Open in May 2023 and has lost six finals since, including at the U.S. Open and Australian Open. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/medvedev-ends-882-day-title-drought-with-almaty-open-win-2025-10-19/

GASTRONOMIA

OCULTO– considered the third best “date night” restaurant in Spain, it can only be accessed with a code and is in Nerja, and surprise!– It is reasonably priced!: {Translation, summary}
– Oculto, an exclusive restaurant in Nerja, has earned third place in Spain in the Travellers’ Choice Awards by Tripadvisor in the category Best of the Best for evening dates. More than a restaurant, Oculto offers a carefully designed immersive experience that begins even before arrival. After reserving, diners receive a personal secret code by WhatsApp, which must be entered at an electronic panel beside an unmarked white façade. This ritual of access creates a sense of intrigue and intimacy, setting the tone for the evening.
– Inside, guests enter a softly lit vestibule scented with subtle aromas and accompanied by ambient music, before being guided to their table. The décor combines contemporary design with warm textures, rich colours and eclectic details. The layout allows privacy between tables while maintaining a lively atmosphere, with a bar overlooking the open kitchen where chefs prepare each dish with precise choreography.
– The cuisine blends Mediterranean, Latin American and Asian influences, featuring sushi, ceviche, tiraditos and creative desserts. A fourteen course tasting menu is also available, showcasing the restaurant’s most innovative creations. Dishes are presented as small works of art, encouraging shared bites, wine pairing and conversation. Combined with attentive service, Oculto transforms dinner into a memorable sensorial experience.
– Address: Calle Castilla Pérez 11, Nerja, Málaga
Reservations: +34 603 37 57 56, {Hint: ask about special theme & special menu nights.}
Website with map & menus with prices: https://www.restauranteoculto.com/
Instagram: @oculto_nerja
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/mejor-restaurante-citas-nocturnas-espana-acceder-codigo-costa-malaga_0_2004973066.html

HIGH SOCIETY

The daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith gets married in Valladolid: {Translation, summary}
– Stella del Carmen, daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, married economist Alex Gruszynski today at the five-star Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine hotel, a 12th-century former monastery in Sardón de Duero, Valladolid. The intimate ceremony was attended by around 250 guests, including Don Johnson, Dakota Johnson, Barack Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha, and Trudie Styler. Stella and Alex, who have known each other since childhood, exchanged vows in a heartfelt family atmosphere.
– Antonio Banderas, visibly emotional, praised the ceremony’s elegance, thanked all involved, and even raised a toast with the press. Security was tight: hotel staff were prohibited from using mobile phones, and guests were screened on entry. A helipad facilitated arrivals, and the family occupied nearly all thirty rooms, with other guests accommodated in nearby establishments. The estate, Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, maintains its historic monastic character, featuring hectares of vineyards, a spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant and luxury accommodation.
– The wedding attracted media crews plus the many spectators that gathered outside the gates offering humorous gestures for the cameras. Antonio Banderas personally oversaw final arrangements after arriving on a private flight. The location, surrounded by vineyards along the Duero, offers a privileged, exclusive setting that blends history, luxury and natural beauty. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/cultura-espectaculos/2025/10/18/hija-antonio-banderas-casada-valladolid-122766350.html

OTHER

Chinese micro-housing arrives in Spain to compete with prefabricated houses: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s ongoing housing crisis, marked by high rental prices and increasing barriers to home ownership, is leading many people to seek alternative living options. One new proposal is the arrival of capsule houses from China, imported exclusively by Caslua Import, a company founded by Beatriz Castro and Antonio Luaña. Beyond their design and resilience, the homes feature advanced technology: voice command operation, an interactive avatar and automated control of lights, curtains and the roof.
– The first capsule house has already been installed in San Vicente do Mar in Pontevedra as a demonstration model. These compact modular homes range from 13 to 40 square metres and can be expanded by adding extra modules. They are constructed from durable materials such as structural aluminium and galvanised steel, and include thermal and acoustic insulation to withstand corrosion and damp. Installation takes about three months from manufacture to delivery. Prices vary between 25,000 and 80,000 euros depending on size and features, and some versions include extras such as a terrace, jacuzzi or retractable roof. Maintenance is minimal and comes with a 25 year guarantee. {These are already on Amazon starting at around €13,000 [ https://www.amazon.es/-/en/dp/B0FWQKSXZ5/ ]
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/llega-espana-microvivienda-china-jubilar-casas-prefabricadas_6530327_0.html & Video Link

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SPAIN

Eggflation, what’s behind the exorbitant price increase of eggs?: {Translation, summary}
– Egg prices in Spain have surged sharply, overtaking olive oil as the inflation-hit product with the highest increase. According to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística, egg prices rose 17.9% year-on-year in September, with prices in some markets now above €3 per dozen and organic/free-range eggs exceeding €4.
– This spike is mainly due to bird flu outbreaks affecting over 727,000 birds and leading to culling and stricter farm biosecurity. Additionally, Spain’s ongoing transition to cage-free egg production, required by EU animal welfare laws to be fully implemented by 2027, adds cost and supply strain. Poultry producers are investing heavily to meet these standards, while campaigns against male chick culling pressure further legal reforms.
– Together, these factors—disease outbreaks and new animal control legislation—are driving shortages and steep price rises in Spanish supermarkets, challenging both producers and consumers while aiming to improve animal welfare and food safety. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/economia/2025/10/16/huevos-nuevo-oro-blanco-debe-subida-precio-122688742.html

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The Valencians affected by the flood almost a year ago have received less than 17% of the aid announced by the Sánchez government: {Translation}
– The spokesperson for the parliamentary group VOX in the Valencian Courts, José María Llanos, has denounced the “absolute abandonment” by Pedro Sánchez’s government towards those affected by the flood that occurred nearly a year ago, and has demanded urgent explanations about the real state of the reconstruction and the arrival of aid.
– “What is the current stage of reconstruction, and what short-term progress is expected?” he asked. Llanos recalled that, thanks to VOX, regional aid has reached 95% of the victims in the Valencian Community, in contrast with only 17% of promised contributions have arrived from the national Socialist government.
– He accused the government of blocking funding: “Pedro Sánchez has denied the Autonomous Liquidity Fund (FLA) for the first time in twelve years,” which he considers a political punishment against Valencians. “They have denied us 2.5 billion euros with the sole purpose of trying to topple the regional government at the expense of the victims’ pain. That is criminal, and it must be said loudly and clearly.”
– He also recalled the devastating consequences of the flood: 229 dead, 306,000 affected, 11,242 damaged homes, 141,000 affected vehicles, 800 kilometres of damaged roads. Nevertheless, the central government has only paid slightly over 15% of the committed aid.
– Additionally, he stated that the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation has not started a single prevention or reconstruction work, while regional services have already recovered much of the infrastructure: 57 health centres restored (with zero State aid), more than 100 schools reinstated (with zero State aid), 18 regional roads rebuilt (with zero State aid), plus sewage treatment plants, drainage systems, and industrial accesses repaired (again with zero State aid).
– “If it is necessary to go to Moncloa, we will. If it is necessary to tie ourselves to railings, we will. But we will not allow Valencians to be abandoned. Remember that VOX was the first party to demand exemption from the IAE, IBI, and VAT for those affected, and the central government rejected those measures. That is why we say loudly and clearly that Sánchez will not drag Valencians down with him. VOX will be wherever necessary to prevent that. Valencians can rest assured,” he concluded. Source, Spanish: https://gaceta.es/espana/los-valencianos-afectados-por-la-riada-de-hace-casi-un-ano-han-recibido-solo-el-17-de-la-ayuda-anunciada-por-el-gobierno-de-sanchez-20251016-1530/

ANDALUCÍA

Andalucia Is Bleeding Doctors– 53 Doctors Retire Every Month, Just One of the Challenges the New Minister of Health Faces: {Translation, summary}
– Antonio Sanz, the Andalusian Minister of Health, faces urgent challenges before the 2026 regional elections. The public health system loses 53 doctors monthly due to retirements, as well as to poor working conditions, including low pay and excessively long shifts, prompting many to seek better opportunities abroad. The emergency plans propose €101 million to target breast, colon, and cervical cancer screening, focusing on recruitment, pay rises, overtime bonuses, better patient communication, and digitisation.
– Recruiting the 700+ needed professionals is proving difficult, particularly radiologists. Restructuring and management changes are planned but will take time. The region has lost over a thousand doctors in two years due to these systemic issues.
– Average waiting times for surgery and specialist consultations exceed 100 days, placing Andalusia among the worst in Spain. Solutions to diagnostic test delays remain unclear, further raising concerns after the breast cancer screening crisis. Efforts to cut waiting lists by increasing outsourcing to private clinics are growing, but have been limited due to legal and administrative problems.
– Minister Sanz, a lifetime lawyer and politician, without any medical training, pledges reforms and incentives to improve working conditions and make healthcare more attractive to professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2025/10/16/tres-retos-sanz-sanidad-108-122692254.html

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VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A network dedicated to growing and exporting marijuana hidden in trucks to Europe is dismantled in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police have broken up a criminal network in Vélez-Málaga focused on growing marijuana for export via lorries to Germany, Switzerland, and Poland. Led by two Lithuanian citizens, the group worked with local collaborators renting secluded farms in Málaga’s Axarquía and Granada province to cultivate cannabis sativa. After harvest, drugs were packaged and hidden among legal goods before transport. Seven people were arrested after six searches recovered 70 kilograms of marijuana, €8,400, scales, pressing equipment, and documents.
– Operation ‘Varsovia’ began months earlier when suspicious rental activity was noticed. The leaders consistently paid above-market rent and recruited locals skilled in cultivation and selecting suitable farms to ensure rapid, large yields. The group had distinct roles for production, guarding plantations, and transport, and took strong security steps to avoid detection. The marijuana was stored in Vélez-Málaga warehouses and disguised prior to shipment. One main suspect was ordered held in prison by judicial order. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-siete-detenidos-caer-velez-red-dedicada-cultivo-exportacion-marihuana-destino-paises-europeos-20251016095532.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Battle Over The Burkini: {Translation, summary}
– Last week, Vox in Rincón de la Victoria proposed banning the burkini in public pools, igniting heated debate over feminism, culture, and individual rights. Councillor Carlos Chinchilla called the left’s response “hysterical,” accusing them of hypocrisy for defending practices that oppress women while claiming feminist values. He argued the burkini symbolises female submission and contradicts Western equality principles, emphasising the ban is about protecting women, not religious freedom.
– Vox also cites safety and hygiene concerns, claiming the burkini hinders lifeguards and compromises water cleanliness. The issue mirrors a similar ban in Ripoll that caused political conflict. The debate divides the community and spills online, with some defending personal freedom of dress, others viewing the burkini as incompatible with gender equality in public spaces.
– The opposition to Vox’s proposed burkini ban in Rincón de la Victoria centres on arguments about religious freedom, individual rights, and gender equality from a different perspective. Local left-wing groups see the burkini as a matter of personal autonomy and cultural expression, arguing that banning it would violate the right to religious freedom and women’s right to choose their attire. They assert that feminism should support women’s agency, including the choice to wear what they wish, even if that includes a burkini. Critics accuse Vox of using the issue to stigmatise Muslim women and inflame cultural tensions rather than genuinely promoting gender equality.
– The controversy highlights wider cultural tensions in Spain and continues to attract national attention.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20251016/propuesta-prohibir-burkini-piscinas-malaga-desata-reaccion-histerica-izquierda_345216.html

EUROPE

France steps back from the brink as parliament spares the prime minister. For now…:
– On Thursday, lawmakers in the 577-seat National Assembly rejected a no-confidence motion filed by the hard-left France Unbowed party. The 271 votes were 18 short of the 289 needed to bring down the government. A second motion from the far-right National Rally also failed.
– Had Lecornu lost, Macron would have faced only unpalatable options: call new legislative elections, try to find yet another prime minister– France’s fifth in barely a year– or perhaps even resign himself, which he has ruled out. The immediate danger may have receded but the core problem is still very much center stage. The eurozone’s second-largest economy is still run by a minority government in a splintered parliament where no single bloc or party has a majority. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-politics-what-to-know-macron-crisis-81189541062db3000ebc6ef772d38c75

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EU chief tells Serbia to act on reforms and implement Russia sanctions if they want to join the club:
– The European Union’s top official on Wednesday told Serbia’s populist leader to “get concrete” about its proclaimed goal of joining the 27-nation bloc, including implementing sanctions against traditional ally Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also pressed President Aleksandar Vucic over democratic reforms as he faces accusations of a crackdown on protests against his increasingly authoritarian rule in the Balkan country.
– Serbia remains the only country in Europe that has not imposed sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Though he formally says becoming an EU member is Serbia’s strategic goal, Vucic has strengthened relations with Russia and China and stalled on democratic reforms, a precondition for joining the bloc.
– “We stand for freedom instead of oppression, including the right to peaceful assembly,” von der Leyen said. “We stand for partnership instead of submission. We stand for diplomacy instead of aggression.” “Now is the moment for Serbia to get concrete about joining our union,” she added, listing reforms in the rule of law, electoral framework and media freedom as key first steps. “We need to see greater alignment on our foreign policy, including sanctions against Russia,” von der Leyen said. “We want to count on Serbia as a reliable partner.”
– Belgrade has historically close ties to Moscow and depends almost entirely on Russia for energy. The main Serbian oil monopoly NIS is under U.S. sanctions because of its majority Russian ownership. full article: https://apnews.com/article/serbia-eu-russia-protests-sanctions-bad911ef4c0718fae902f1933b89b2db

UKRAINE WAR

Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine :
– Russia battered Ukraine’s energy facilities with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in its latest heavy bombardment of the country’s power grid, authorities said Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to ask President Donald Trump at a White House meeting for more American-made air defences and long-range missiles.
– Meanwhile, eight Ukrainian regions experienced blackouts after the barrage, Ukraine’s national energy operator, Ukrenergo, said. DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company, reported outages in the capital, Kyiv, and said it had to stop its natural gas extraction in the central Poltava region due to the strikes. Natural gas infrastructure was damaged for the sixth time this month, Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, said.
– Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 300 drones and 37 missiles at Ukraine overnight. He accused Russia of using cluster munitions and conducting repeated strikes on the same target to hit emergency crews and engineers working to repair the grid. “This fall, the Russians are using every single day to strike our energy infrastructure,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
– The Ukrainian power grid been one of Russia’s main targets since its invasion of its neighbour more than three years ago. Attacks increase as the bitterly cold months approach in a Russian strategy that Ukrainian officials call “weaponizing winter.” Russia says it aims only at targets of military value.
– Ukraine has hit back by targeting oil refineries and related infrastructure that are crucial for Russia’s economy and war effort. Ukraine’s general staff said Thursday its forces struck Saratov oil refinery, in the Russian region of the same name, for the second time in two months. The facility is located some 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Moscow made no immediate comment on the claim. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-trump-zelenskyy-visit-attacks-78c1b21fde3494786b0dfe0268c4a21e

MIDDLE EAST

Trump threatens Hamas as terror group ‘continues to kill people in Gaza’:
– President Donald Trump sent a strong message to Hamas on Thursday, threatening to “go in and kill” Hamas militants if the group continues attacks in Gaza. “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” Trump wrote in a fiery Truth Social post. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
– The move comes after Hamas was seen on video publicly executing opponents in Gaza City’s main square, despite Trump’s peace plan.
– Hamas has also failed to uphold its commitment to return all deceased hostages to Israel, with families describing the days left waiting as “torturous.” All remaining living hostages were returned to the Jewish state over the weekend. Full article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-warns-hamas-war-resume-terror-group-continues-kill-people-gaza

HEALTH

Spain’s Minister of Health criticises the fact that the Junta de Andalucía still has not sent the requested data on breast cancer screenings: “It is dramatic”: {Translation, summary}
– The Health Minister, Mónica García {pic} criticised the Andalusian regional government for failing to provide requested data on cancer screening programmes and a plan to tackle the region’s health crisis. She highlighted structural issues in the Andalusian health system, focusing on shortcomings in early cancer detection, particularly breast, colon and cervical cancer screening. García condemned the appointment of Antonio Sanz as Health Secretary, citing his lack of healthcare experience. She described the state of breast cancer screening as “the tip of the iceberg” caused by underfunding, privatisation, and political mismanagement. Some other regions also fail to meet coverage targets, especially for colon cancer. García called the situation “dramatic” as prevention is fundamental to healthcare. She criticised the lack of transparency regarding the emergency plan from the Junta de Andalucía. Meanwhile, other ministers expressed doubts about its effectiveness, calling for increased public healthcare investment. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/ministra-sanidad-censura-junta-andalucia-no-enviado-datos-cribado-cancer-mama_0_2005022346.html

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Doctors call for four days of strike in December over draft Framework Statute: {Translation, summary}
– The medical unions CESM (Confederación Estatal de Sindicatos Médicos) and SMA (Andalucian Medical Union) have called a fresh demonstration in Madrid on 15 November, followed by four consecutive national strike days from 9 to 12 December. These actions protest against the draft reform of the Estatuto Marco, which governs working conditions for healthcare staff. The unions criticise the draft for failing to establish a dedicated statute for medical professionals, neglecting proper professional classification and working hours regulation.
– Mónica García, the Minister of Health, has countered that the draft brings “palpable improvements”, such as reduced working hours, recognition of healthcare workers as public authorities against assaults, digital disconnection rights, and exemption from night shifts after 55. Yet, she insists some union demands exceed the Ministry’s authority. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-medicos-convocan-cuatro-dias-huelga-diciembre-por-borrador-estatuto-marco_6525263_0.html

TECH

Microsoft reveals new functions to ‘make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC’ with new voice input, Copilot Vision and supercharged AI powers:
– This somewhat geeky article explains all the new AI functions that Win 11 is gaining with this month’s updates.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-reveals-plan-to-make-every-windows-11-pc-an-ai-pc-with-new-voice-input-copilot-vision-and-supercharged-ai-powers

DIGAMEXTRA EDITORIAL

The Next Presidential Elections– What Do You Do When All The Candidates Suck?: {DigameXtra Exclusive}
– Spain’s Presidential election landscape is marked by a glaring void of genuinely inspiring or capable candidates. The major contenders are broadly perceived as lacking the leadership qualities necessary to navigate the country’s pressing crises. Pedro Sánchez’s government, embroiled in ongoing controversy, fails to rally the growing numbers of supporters he would require for re-election– he lost the popular vote last time, becoming President only because he managed to assemble a coalition, something the winner of the popular vote failed to accomplish. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo appears more focused on attacking the opposition than discussing policy. His daily dose of public name calling apparently qualifies as front page news in Spain, yet he fails to offer a compelling vision for the future.
– Other potential candidates, such as Yolanda Díaz of Sumar (communist), Santiago Abascal of Vox (right wing), and former Catalan officials like Jordi Cañas (socialist) and Toni Comín (Junts, right wing), have modest personal followings but are more niche figures than unifying national leaders. Díaz’s push for youth policies and social reforms does not compensate for her limited experience in executive leadership at the national level. Being an avowed communist is also detrimental to electability. Meanwhile, Vox’s Jorge Buxadé and other fringe figures, though vocal, are not considered credible alternatives capable of stabilising Spain’s political future.
– In essence, there are currently only a few possible candidates, and no star on the horizon; none are convincingly qualified or inspiring. Spain’s political future hangs in the balance, with many doubts that the next government will deliver meaningful changes we actually want and need.

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OBITUARIES

Ace Frehley, founding member of rock band KISS, dead at 74:
– Ace Frehley, the wild Spaceman of Kiss who played guitar in the band throughout their Seventies heyday and again during the reunion period in the Nineties, inspiring an entire generation of musicians to pick up the instrument along the way, died on Thursday in Morristown, New Jersey. He was 74.
– Frehley’s official cause of death has yet to be released. He had reportedly been hospitalized on life support as of Thursday afternoon, after falling in his studio and suffering a brain bleed just a few weeks before his death.
– Frehley (real name: Paul Daniel Frehley) grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he was introduced to music at an early age by his family. He taught himself guitar after being influenced by bands and artists like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Full articles: https://pagesix.com/2025/10/16/celebrity-news/… & https://pagesix.com/2025/10/16/celebrity-news/ace-frehley-founding-member-of-rock-band-kiss-dead-at-74/

Ace Frehley best solos (part 1)– Video Link 1

Ace Frehley best solos (part 2)– Video Link 2

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CHURCHES & WORSHIP

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

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

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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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DOG ADOPTIONS

Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation:
CIF G93245116 ; Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Aya – 6 years old, Chihuahua cross. Sadly now in our care due to personal circumstances. A lap dog, who loves to play ball.
– Coco – 10 years old, Spanish Water Dog. Needs a quiet loving home, to replace what he had before.
Both dogs are in need of new homes due to health conditions of their owners, good with other dogs and children, but not lived with cats.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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HUMOUR & DIVERSIONS SECTION

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Why is Spain still protesting despite the Israel Gaza ceasefire deal?:
– An Associated Press video showing the ongoing Gaza protests in Spain, October 15, 2025. Video Link

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Bernáldez Swing Jazz Quintet: Fri, 17 Oct, 8pm
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja
C/ Granada 45, Nerja
The concert is dedicated to the music of the early 20th century, evoking the spirit of iconic cities like New York and New Orleans, where Swing and Jazz were born and became cultural phenomena. During the show, attendees will be able to enjoy great hits from the Swing Era that defined an era in North America, such as Fly Me to the Moon, All of Me, Blue Moon, Cheek to Cheek, among others. Performed live, these classics will revive the charm and passion of one of the most influential eras in the history of music. Info & tix (€15): https://cultura.nerja.es/2025/10/02/100-anos-de-swing-bernaldez-swing-jazz-quintet/ & Video Link

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Estepona Oktoberfest 2025: Fri-Sun, 17-19 Oct
The beer festival will be held next to the Mirador del Carmen.
Schedules and concerts
The schedule will be on Friday 17 from 6 p.m. to 00 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 00 p.m. and Sunday 19 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The beer festival will also feature the following live musical performances, with free admission:
Friday 17
– 8:00 p.m. – German show with Dance and Dreams
– 10:00 p.m. – Pop Rock Queen of Magic
Saturday 18
– 3.30 pm – Pop Rock with Mami Curl
– 10:00 p.m. – Pop Rock with Money Makers
Sunday 19
– 3.30 pm – Pop Rock with New Tricks

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Torre del Mar hosts the VI Fishing Contest ‘Peña La Parra de los Pescadores’: Saturday, October 18, from 7am
Playa del Mortero in Torre del Mar
Registration to participate costs 25 euros. Tel. 654431715 and 645032440.

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– Bunk bed, 3 yrs old, incl. mattresses 90×200. Price €150
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SPAIN

The self-employed, on the Government’s plan to raise the quota for the group– “It seems that we are State tax collectors”: {Translation, summary}
– The proposed increase in self-employed contributions affects all, adding pressure to an already financially strained group. Many freelancers and small business owners struggle with rising costs, delayed payments, and clients unwilling to pay fair rates. The hike threatens self-employment viability by increasing fixed costs, forcing some to seek salaried work or abandon their businesses. This undermines entrepreneurial motivation and burdens workers who already face economic uncertainty.
– Networks of female entrepreneurs highlight widespread exhaustion and financial precarity, with many relying on savings or partners to survive. Accountants report that some self-employed individuals plan to close operations or retire early due to untenable expenses. The increase intensifies feelings of exploitation and dis-incentivisation among self-employed people, jeopardising their vital role in the economy. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-autonomos-sobre-plan-gobierno-subir-cuota-colectivo-parece-que-somos-recaudadores-impuestos-estado_6515299_0.html

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ERC criticizes that the Government has not yet called to negotiate the Budgets and is beginning to think that it will not be presented: {Translation, summary}
– Esquerra Republicana, a parliamentary partner of the government, criticises the Spanish Government for failing to call them to negotiate the 2026 budget, even weeks after the constitutional deadline, leading them to suspect it may not be presented.
– Despite assurances by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that he would “work hard” to present the budget before year-end and ongoing contact with parliamentary groups, Esquerra insists they have received no official communication and only learned deficit figures through the press. Esquerra predicts no 2026 budget will be passed, fearing Sánchez does not want to provide the opposition an excuse for early elections should the budget be rejected. Sánchez has also mentioned that continuing with the 2023 budget would suffice to maintain government priorities if necessary. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-erc-critica-gobierno-aun-no-haya-llamado-negociar-presupuestos-empieza-pensar-no-presentaran-20251015141149.html

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Ábalos avoids jail for the moment despite refusing to testify before the Supreme Court: {Translation, summary}
– Judge Leopoldo Puente, overseeing the Koldo case at the Supreme Court, has rejected ordering the provisional imprisonment of ex-minister José Luis Ábalos after he refused to testify, exercising his right to remain silent. However, Puente warned the risk of flight is rising as the trial nears, not ruling out future imprisonment. The public accusations led by the PP sought his incarceration with bail set at 650,000 euros, but the Anti-corruption Prosecutor opposed this.
– The judge’s order highlighted robust new evidence, including significant cash movements and financial links between Ábalos and his ex-advisor Koldo García, who covered expenses that should have been Ábalos’ responsibility. Despite this, no risk of new criminal acts was found, and only a moderate flight risk. Ábalos also attempted to dismiss his lawyer before the hearing, but the judge demanded his presence with legal counsel. Prosecutors cited sufficient safeguards like passport withdrawal and fortnightly court appearances, while the PP lawyer advocated imprisonment, citing risks and fresh evidence. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-rechaza-enviar-abalos-prision_6523774_0.html

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Sánchez’s defaults on renewables leave Spain worse off than Libya or Kyrgyzstan: {Translation, summary}
– Spain ranks among the world’s worst countries for failing to comply with international arbitration awards, sharing the top of this list with Venezuela. According to the 2025 Arbitration Awards Compliance Index, Spain has 22 unpaid awards worth nearly $1.6 billion, mainly linked to retroactive cuts in renewable energy subsidies from 2010 to 2013, with further cases pending. Unpaid debts, including interest and legal fees, add an extra $450 million.
– Thus, Spain has faced increasing investor distrust, reflected in a 60% drop in foreign direct investment in early 2025. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-15/los-impagos-de-sanchez-a-las-renovables-deja-a-espana-peor-que-libia-o-kirguistan-7308013/

ANDALUCÍA

Sounds Like More Empty Promises– The new Minister of Health, Antonio Sanz, debuts with an announcement of a new attempt at doctor & nurse recruitment (after the previous recruitment drive was a massive failure), seeking 785 new professionals before the end of the year, plus €106 million investment for all screening plans: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Government has announced a restructuring of all cancer screening programmes in Andalucía, requiring an investment of 106 million euros. The initiative, presented by Health Councillor Antonio Sanz {pic} in his first public appearance, follows recent failures in the breast cancer screening system. The plan includes the recruitment of 785 new professionals before the end of the year, with 15 million euros allocated to staffing and 30 million to infrastructure. A major focus will be the colon and cervical cancer screening programmes, which alone will receive 89 million euros and 586 additional staff, including 178 specialist doctors and 134 nurses. The reform seeks to improve clarity, speed and efficiency in early cancer detection. Measures include expanded medical teams, stable contracts, incentives, improved remuneration and digital transformation to strengthen coordination and monitoring. Sanz did not rule out future dismissals linked to past failures but stated that his priority is implementing this plan without delay.
– {The problem with this is that while they “plan” to hire hundreds of new doctors & nurses, the last few employment recruitment drives have been absolute failures, with only 3% to 5% of positions filled in the previous one. Until the health infrastructure and wage scales are vastly improved most candidates will go elsewhere. Only those candidates with the weakest resumes, and those from impoverished countries desperate for any income, will accept these positions. This is a race to the bottom of the barrel of medical talent, and the overall level of health services will suffer as a result. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/sanz-programa-cribado-estreno-consejero-sanidad-20251015160332-nt_amp.html

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The opposition rejects Sanz’s appointment to lead Health, and points to Moreno as the cause of the chaos: {Translation, summary}
– Antonio Sanz’s appointment as head of Andalusia’s Consejería de Sanidad has united opposition parties in strong criticism of Juanma Moreno’s government. Sanz is already very busy as he still holds the office of Minister of Presidency and Emergencies– now he is supposed to have time to also deal with the healthcare crisis? After succeeding Rocío Hernández during a healthcare crisis exposed by breast cancer screening failures, Sanz, a lawyer and lifelong right-wing PP Party politician with no medical background, is widely seen as a political move to protect Moreno’s image rather than solve deep problems.
– The Socialist spokesperson called Sanz {pic} the “minister of propaganda,” condemning the government’s failure to prioritise patient care. Vox labelled the appointment a “firewall” reflecting Moreno’s lack of healthcare expertise, while the PP praised Sanz as a problem-solver committed to transparency and action. Other parties warned Sanz lacks health policy knowledge and will maintain a broken system.
– The crisis, marked by daily patient tragedies, has led to allegations of deception and neglect. Opposition demands focus on real solutions instead of political spin, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to restore trust and effectiveness in Andalusian healthcare under difficult political circumstances. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/oposicion-rechaza-nombramiento-sanz-apunta_0_2005016706.html

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Barbecues in the countryside, banned in Andalusia until November 1: {Translation, summary}
– The Minister of Health, Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, announced this Wednesday at the press conference after the Governing Council that, due to to the high temperatures, the period of high danger of forest fires in Andalusia, which was scheduled to end on October 15 until November 1, is extended.
– The minister has stressed that with the extension of the season of high danger, “for prudence, responsibility and prevention”, barbecues are still prohibited, even in areas enabled for this purpose (recreational areas); also agricultural and forest burning; as well as the circulation of motor vehicles through forest areas and areas of forest influence, which are those agricultural and urban lands located less than 400 meters from forest areas. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/barbacoas-campo-prohibidas-andalucia-noviembre-20251015152600-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

A corpse in an advanced state of saponification discovered, wrapped in plastic and inside a sack, in the Casasola swamp: {Translation, summary}
– A macabre discovery was made at the Casasola reservoir in Almogía when a foreign citizen found a suspicious construction sack containing a human corpse on the reservoir’s bank. Emergency services were alerted at 11:30 am on 14 October. The sack was located under a bridge on the A-7075 road linking Puerto de la Torre with Antequera.
– Police and firefighters recovered the body without removing the sack to protect evidence. The corpse was wrapped in plastic inside the sack and tied with tape. It was transported in the same condition to Málaga’s Institute of Legal Medicine for autopsy. The body showed signs of saponification, a natural preservation process in damp conditions where fat turns into adipocere, aiding long-term preservation. The Civil Guard is investigating, suspecting violent death. The body is believed to have been thrown from the bridge and later exposed by falling water levels, though all possibilities remain open. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/cadaver-saponificado-envuelto-plastico-dentro-saco-pantano-20251014221156-nt_amp.html

ALCAUCÍN

A man is buried while carrying out a work in a house in Alcaucín: {Translation, summary}
– A tragic accident in Alcaucín cost a 25-year-old worker his life when he was buried in a trench while working on a house near the Punto Limpio. The Provincial Fire Consortium confirmed his death at the scene, with the Judicial Police leading the investigation. The man was digging a three-metre-deep trench when a wall collapsed on him. Firefighters faced serious challenges due to the risk of further collapse and used an excavator to safely widen the trench for recovery, concluding the rescue late afternoon. Although initially reported as taken critically ill to hospital, the victim’s death was confirmed at the site. Authorities, including the Civil Guard and Judicial Police, continue investigating the exact cause of the collapse. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/sepultado-realizaba-una-obra-en-una-vivienda-de-alcaucin/

UK

MRP Poll October 2025:
– On behalf of PLMR, Electoral Calculus has conducted a new MRP poll. Polling using MRP, which stands for Multi-level Regression and Post-stratification, is a relatively recent innovation in polling science which have been used to successfully predict the last three British general elections, and gives the estimated result in each Westminster constituency.
– Fieldwork was conducted from 10-18 September 2025, with a sample size of over 7,400 people.
– The poll places Reform UK on 36pc, ahead of Labour on 21pc and with the Conservatives trailing on just 15pc. On these figures, Reform is predicted to secure 367 seats with an outright majority of 84, leaving Labour on 117 seats and the Liberal Democrats on 58. The table below gives the prediction in numerical form.
– Based on the numbers, if a general election were held now, Nigel Farage could walk into Number 10 with an overall majority, removing any need for a coalition. The new ‘Your Party’, likely led by Jeremy Corbyn, would win 4pc of the votes and 13 seats, but is also poised to spoil Labour’s chances – if Your Party supporters were all to vote Labour, then Labour would win 44 more seats.
– MPs at risk. The following Labour cabinet ministers are at risk of losing their seats (to Reform unless indicated) under our calculations:
Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper, Shabana Mahmood (to Your Party), Ed Miliband, Pat McFadden, Wes Streeting (to Your Party), John Healey, Bridget Phillipson, Liz Kendall, Lisa Nandy, Hilary Benn, Douglas Alexander, Jonathan Reynolds
– And the following prominent Conservatives are also at risk (to Reform unless indicated):
James Cleverly, Iain Duncan Smith, Mel Stride, Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt (to LIB), David Davis, Robert Jenrick, Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel. Full article and image source: https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/blogs/ec_vipoll_20251015.html

MIDDLE EAST

US Central Command orders Hamas to end violence in Gaza after public executions:
– The US military’s top commander in the Middle East ordered Hamas on Wednesday to end its violent crackdown on civilians following graphic videos of public executions in the middle of Gaza City. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper called on the killings to stop as the terror group deployed thousands of armed men to reassert its control over the Gaza Strip during the cease-fire with Israel. “We strongly urge Hamas to immediately suspend violence and shooting at innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza – in both Hamas-held parts of Gaza and those secured by the IDF behind the Yellow Line,” Cooper said in a statement.
– Cooper also reiterated President Trump’s order that Hamas immediately disarm and cede its power over the Gaza Strip, demands that the terrorist group have repeatedly rejected.
“This is an historic opportunity for peace. Hamas should seize it by fully standing down, strictly adhering to President Trump’s 20-point peace plan, and disarming without delay,” Cooper said.
– The statement from CENTCOM comes after Trump suggested that he was unbothered by Hamas’ violent crackdown, which saw the release of a viral video showing eight badly beaten, blindfolded men kneeling in the street before each is shot dead by Hamas gunmen in front of a cheering crowd. Along with the executions, Hamas has been engaged in violent clashes across Gaza with powerful clans who control various territories in the Strip and oppose the terrorist group’s rule.
– “That didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you,” Trump said of Hamas’ crackdown. “That’s okay.” “It’s a couple of very bad gangs. It’s no different than other countries like Venezuela [that have] sent their gangs into [the US],” Trump added.
– When it came to Hamas’ refusal to disarm — a key demand in Trump’s peace plan — the president warned that force will be used if necessary. “They’re going to disarm, because they said they were going to disarm,” Trump told reporters. “And if they don’t disarm, we will disarm them. “They know I’m not playing games,” Trump added. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/15/world-news/centcom-orders-hamas-to-end-violence-in-gaza-after-public-executions/

HEALTH

All Talk, No Action, for YEARS!– “We can’t take it any more”, the staff of Málaga’s Hospital Virgen de la Victoria protests the lack of resources and asks for dismissals in the management: {Translation, summary}
– Healthcare workers at Málaga’s Hospital Virgen de la Victoria (Clínico) have announced a protest on 25 October, denouncing a “critical and unsustainable” situation. Staff unions united in the Junta de Personal accuse hospital management and health authorities of chronic understaffing across all departments, both medical and support. They describe overwhelming workloads and extreme exhaustion, with workers forced to double shifts and forgo rest for months or years while their complaints fell on deaf ears. They blame ineffective management and demand immediate resignations of hospital directors responsible for failing to ensure safe, dignified working conditions. The unions call for a strong public commitment from the Consejería de Salud and the Servicio Andaluz de Salud (SAS) to provide adequate staffing. Warning that the situation has severely damaged trust and care quality, they hold health authorities accountable for further deterioration unless timely measures are taken. The protest aims to publicly highlight the neglect and demand urgent reform.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sanidad/trabajadores-piden-dimision-responsables-direcciones-hospital-clinico-malaga/202510151725483152721.html

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Social media is rotting kids’ brains– and especially hurting their memory and vocabulary: {Summary}
– New research from UC San Francisco involving over 6,000 children aged 9 to 11 shows that increased social media use correlates with lower scores in reading, vocabulary, and memory tests. Children spending one hour daily on social media scored slightly lower than non-users, while those spending three or more hours scored up to five points lower. This effect is specific to social media, as general screen time like TV watching does not demand as much cognitive engagement. Experts also suggest social media use disrupts focus during school and reduces sleep quality, impairing academic performance.
– The US Surgeon General has also warned that heavy social media use threatens mental health, increasing risks of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. In response, some schools—including New York’s K-12 public and charter schools—have implemented smartphone bans during school hours with positive feedback. Pediatric neurologist Dr Sanjeev Kothare recommends parents limit children’s social media at home too, using positive incentives to encourage reduced use and greater academic focus. This combined approach could protect children’s brain development and well-being. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/15/health/social-media-is-hurting-kids-memory-vocabulary-study/

SPORTS

Football News- England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia:
– England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary.
– England won 5-0 at Latvia, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half, to assure first place in its group with two matches to spare. The English, who will be appearing at an eighth straight World Cup, haven’t conceded a goal in six matches in qualifying so far under German coach Thomas Tuchel.
– Portugal looked set to join England in next year’s tournament in North America after two goals from the 40-year-old Ronaldo established a 2-1 lead over Hungary in Lisbon. A win would have guaranteed Portugal a first-place finish but Dominik Szoboszlai made it 2-2 in the first minute of added-on time to leave second-place Hungary five points back with two games left.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/england-world-cup-qualifying-portugal-45e5e4b3c51dadd76371df2608563ec0

BONEHEAD AWARD

Kim Kardashian launches the first thong with pubic hair and sparks controversy on social networks: {Translation, summary}
– Recently, Kim Kardashian’s launch of a Skims thong featuring sewn-on fake pubic hair sparked a wave of public reaction. Priced at 42 euros, the thongs sold out within minutes, reflecting their high demand.
– Online comments ranged widely, from amused to critical. Some asked if the garment could be machine washed or required special care, while others jokingly compared it to a “merkin” or referenced characters like Chewbacca. Several praised the item as iconic, though others expressed frustration, questioning the need to spend money on such a product. Many remarks noted that real pubic hair grows naturally and freely, making the purchase of a fake version seem unnecessary to some. The provocative design attracted attention and divided opinion, with some celebrating its eccentricity and others unable to support it. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/mujer/moda/kim-kardashian-saca-primer-tanga-con-vello-pubico_6523754_0.html

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XV Verdiales Festival of El Borge 2025 “La Villa de lah Pasa” {The Town of the Raisin}
Thur – Sat, 16 – 18 Oct.
– We will begin on Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. with the Verdialero Colloquium on “The Party by Generations” by José Molina Gámez (Pepito Molina), at the Peña de Verdiales de El Borge.
– Friday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m.: Presentation of the book “Viento eleven coplas verdialeras” by its author Don Rafael Arjona Matas; Comares style singing contest at the “Hotel Posada El Bandolero”.
– Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m., beginning of the XV Verdiales Festival “La Villa de lah Pasa”.
Everyone is invited! Traditional food and drinks of local origin on offer.

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Cool & Groovy in Canillas Friday, 17 Oct:
Hi folks, Cool & Groovy will be playing at La Plaza in Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 17th October from 8.00pm.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Hope to see you there. Mitch & Skatz (Cool & Groovy)

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Alhaurín de la Torre Beer Festival 2025: Fri-Sun, 17-19 Oct
Located at the Fairgrounds
Fri: Starts at 7pm ; Sat: Noon till late ; Sun: Noon to 7pm
There will also be live music. Thus, on Friday the groups Velacruz (7 pm) and Comando G (10 pm) will perform. On Saturday, three performances are planned: Papa’s Band at one in the afternoon; Zayas Cover Band at six and Los Lolipopers at ten at night. On Sunday it will be the turn of the band Capitán Vinilo, which will take the stage at 3:00 p.m.
Info: https://alhaurindelatorre.es/agenda/fiesta-de-la-cerveza-2025/

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Torrox will march against cancer again on Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 p.m. from Plaza Almedina:
The march will begin in the Plaza de La Almedina to pass through Calzada and Baja streets to reach El Pontil. From there it will continue to the ring road and back to the aforementioned square, where Lidia Jurado and Nadia González will offer dance exhibitions. In the same enclave you can enjoy the tasting of a dish of the traditional migas de Torrox, as well as water, soft drinks and fruit.
Registration (€8) for the march is now open in the Association Headquarters, at number one of Avenida de Cómpeta, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., or they can also be done on Sunday, October 19 from 10:30 a.m. in the Plaza de La Almedina. In the case of El Morche, registrations can be formalised from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 October at the headquarters of the women’s associations, in the María Victoria Olalla room on Calle del Mar. Registrants receive a T-shirt, water, fruit and lunch.

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ON SALE– Christmas light show at the Concepción Botanical Garden in Málaga:
The show opens on November 28th, and daily sessions are scheduled until January 6th. It has sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with sessions every 15 minutes.
Attendees will tour this space on a nighttime itinerary accompanied by the play’s characters, including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts.
Info (Spanish) & tix: https://www.malagaentradas.com/?entradas=alice-christmas-la-navidad-magica&provincia=m%C3%A1laga&cpro=29&eid=3459

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– Casacamino343 (formerly Casa Magel) are once again offering our popular 3 night breaks, including breakfast and on one night, TBA, a delicious home made 3 course meal with wine or beer.
– We have moved across the village and now offer a fully licenced self contained 4 bedroom, 2 en-suite and 2 private bathrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, large living room. terrace with views to the mountains, set in an ancient olive grove on the outskirts of Valle De Abdalajis. From June our pool will be open.
– We are a 5 minute drive in to the pueblo of Valle De Abdalajis with supermarkets and bars. A very good restaurant is 10 minute walk away. The lakes of Ardales and the Caminito Del Rey are 30 minutes drive. Antequera and El Torcal are 30 minute drive and the Wolf park is 15 minute drive. Lots to do in the area, lovely walks and scenery.
– We can offer the whole house to a group of friends, ideal for birthdays and anniversaries or just a good time away. Or, come on your own and meet other people. We have a honesty bar or bring your own. No hard tracks to drive, very easy to find..
– The cost for 3 night B&B with 1 night 3 course meal with wine is €275.00 per room with 2 sharing.
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For Sale– Various outdoor items from Campo Agave Glamping:
– Wardrobes (3), scaffold, 80x40x153H. Price €45 each
– Dining chairs (8), black ratan. Price € 25 each / €80 for 4
– Dining tables (3), scaffold, 80x80x76H. Price €45 each
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For Sale: Articulated bed
Viana Plus (manufacturer Tecnimoem), articulated bed with lift trolley. Headboard and footplate included. No mattress. WhatsApp for more photos and video of it functioning.
Buyer collects. Kathleen, Algarrobo pueblo. 250€
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SPAIN

US insists that Spain must commit to 5% in military spending– “There are no exceptions or caveats”: {Translation, summary}
– The United States ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has warned that all NATO members, including Spain, must meet the defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP agreed at the recent summit in The Hague. He stressed that there are no exceptions and that each of the thirty two allies is bound by Article 3 of the NATO Treaty to maintain sufficient defence investment. Whitaker said Washington expects 3.5 percent of GDP to be spent on direct military capabilities.
– He declined to comment on United States president Donald Trump’s recent threat to expel Spain from NATO over insufficient defence spending, a measure not foreseen in the Alliance’s founding treaty. Trump had criticised Spain but later said it was doing a fantastic job. Spain argues it can meet NATO capability goals by spending 2.1 percent of GDP, citing an interpretative letter by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. However, allied sources say Spain’s stance is not well received within NATO. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-eeuu-insiste-espana-debe-comprometerse-gasto-militar-no-hay-excepciones-salvedades-20251014144145.html

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Judge Orders José Luis Ábalos to Testify with Lawyer He Tried to Dismiss: {Translation, summary}
– Former Spanish minister José Luis Ábalos {pic} must testify before the Supreme Court on Wednesday with his current lawyer, José Aníbal, despite attempting to dismiss him two days earlier. Judge Leopoldo Puente ruled that the timing of the dismissal could be considered an abuse of law and therefore rejected it. Ábalos claimed an irreversible deterioration in his relationship with Aníbal, with whom he has had continuous disagreements for months, particularly over whether to negotiate a deal with the Public Prosecutor and whether Ábalos should resign his parliamentary seat.
– The summons comes after a fresh report by the Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit revealed suspicious irregular income linked to Ábalos and his former aide Koldo García. Investigators found at least ninety five thousand euros in unexplained expenses allegedly covered by García, as well as unrecorded cash payments. After Ábalos testifies, the court may consider precautionary measures, including possible provisional imprisonment depending on developments in the case. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-supremo-impide-abalos-renunciar-su-abogado-salvo-que-designe-otro-condiciones-asumir-su-defensa_6515344_0.html

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The government acknowledges that it plans to regularize one million immigrants before the general election: {Translation, summary}
– The Sánchez Government’s plan to regularise nearly one million immigrants before the 2027 general elections appears timed primarily to secure political advantage rather than tackle migration issues effectively. By expediting the new Foreigners’ Regulations and shortening residence requirements, the Government creates a fast track to nationality and voting rights for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, framing it as integration while its main effect is electoral.
– The lack of transparency and consensus in implementing these reforms, criticised by the Popular Party and NGOs, highlights the politically motivated nature of the process. This strategy is reinforced by the 336 per cent surge in naturalisations granted by Royal Decree since 2020, a mechanism that bypasses normal residency requirements and allows the PSOE to increase its potential voter base rapidly. Overall, these measures prioritise political calculation over genuine integration or careful social policy, using immigration and citizenship procedures as instruments to influence future elections. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/espana/gobierno-reconoce-que-preve-regularizar-millon-inmigrantes-antes-elecciones-generales-15578590

ANDALUCÍA

Spain’s Water Reserves Fall for 20th Week, With Significant Declines in Andalucía: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s water reserves have fallen for the twentieth week in a row and now stand at 53.08 percent of total capacity. Despite heavy rainfall from the isolated high level depression Alice in the eastern Mediterranean, most reservoir basins continue to lose water. The only basins to record slight increases were Júcar and Segura. The Ministry of Ecological Transition notes that the current national reservoir level is still higher than last year and above the average of the last decade.
– In Andalucía, however, the situation has worsened this week. All Andalusian basins have recorded new drops. The Mediterranean Andalucía basin, which supplies parts of Málaga, Granada and Almería, has fallen by 0.6 percent. The Guadalquivir basin, the most important in Andalucía and vital for agriculture and urban supply across the region, has dropped by 0.5 percent. Guadalete-Barbate, which affects Cádiz province, has fallen by 0.3 percent. The trend confirms growing concern over water scarcity ahead of the agricultural season. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-embalses-suman-ya-20-semanas-consecutivas-baja-no-remontan-pese-las-lluvias-dana-alice_6515346_0.html

COÍN

The 7-year-old daughter of the couple found dead in Coín walked 3km to alert a neighbour: {Translation, summary}
– A couple in Coín, Málaga, were discovered dead under mysterious circumstances in their remote property, leaving two daughters, aged seven and 14. It was the younger child who walked more than three kilometres along dirt tracks to alert a neighbour, who then notified the emergency services.
– Emergency teams could only confirm the deaths upon arrival, while the younger child was presumably handed to relatives; the whereabouts of the older daughter remain uncertain. The Civil Guard has maintained strict silence regarding the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
– Sources close to the family revealed they had lived in a modest, electricity-free dwelling {pic} in the Arroyo de las Piedras area for at least a year. Two vans, one bearing the name of a painting company, were found parked near the property. The case is now under investigation by the Civil Guard, who are awaiting autopsy results at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Málaga to determine the causes of death.
Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/andalucia/hija-7-anos-pareja-hallada-muerta-coin-camino-kilometros-alertar-vecino-15583020

MARBELLA

Golf + Networking– “Marbella Business Master & Golf” first edition, will be held at Villa Padierna: {Translation, summary}
– The first Marbella Business Master & Golf will host Emprendedores en Movimiento’s inaugural event in Andalusia, chaired by Dominican influencer Liz Emiliano. Scheduled for 1 November at the Villa Padierna resort, the event uniquely combines sport and high-value business networking. The golf tournament will take place at Alferini Golf, while conferences at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace hotel will cover AI, investment, finance, brand activation, engagement, workshops, empowerment, and strategic growth. Participants will hear from Emiliano and influential figures including Álex Mestres, Marina Berenguer, Jeff Mosil, and Roma Gallardo.
– The event will also feature notable personalities such as bullfighter Pepín Liria, former footballers Aléix Vidal, Jaime Astrain, Gorka Elustondo, and Miguel Ángel Ferrer ‘Mista’, golfer Noemí Jiménez, and artists Sandra and Patricia Martín Haro. Attendees will enjoy a distinctive networking experience with 100 elite businesspeople and athletes, combining golf with entrepreneurial insight. Registrations are available online for both the sporting and professional activities.
Info & reg: https://emprendedoresenmovimiento.com/2025-noviembre-marbella/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2025/10/14/villa-padierna-primera-edicion-marbella-business-golf-122620828.html

GRANADA

The struggle of some residents of Granada against the construction of a wind farm that “devastates” a natural environment: {Translation, summary}
– A growing environmental and social conflict is unfolding in Villamena, in Granada’s Valle de Lecrín, where residents accuse energy firm Grupo Cuerva of exceeding construction limits during the development of the Barranco del Agua I wind farm. Local campaigners say the project has already affected nearly triple the land authorised by the Junta de Andalucía, transforming communal mountain land traditionally used for grazing into a large industrial site with blast works, wide roads and concrete platforms. According to the Unified Environmental Authorization (AAU), issued by the Junta de Andalucía, the work was to occupy about 54,328 m², including platforms and paths for the five wind turbines. However, the measurements of the platform indicate that more than 140,000 m² have already been intervened, almost triple, including roads more than 12 meters wide and ravines paved for the passage of trucks.
– Beyond landscape damage, residents and farmers report direct local consequences: loss of pasture, blocked livestock routes and restricted access to communal land used for generations. Environmental experts warn of wider ecological risks. The site lies just 4 kilometres from the protected Padul Lagoon and sits on a main bird migration corridor, threatening fragile ecosystems already under pressure.
– Local groups have filed complaints to Seprona, the Civil Guard and the regional government, but responses have been slow. Many residents fear the area is becoming a “territory of sacrifice” for large-scale renewable projects, with decisions made without local consultation. While Grupo Cuerva denies any wrongdoing, mistrust is growing amid concerns that economic interests are being placed above environmental care and rural livelihoods. The photo is of another “sister-windfarm” that is nearby, Parque Eólico Barranco del Agua II, Alhendín, Granada, Andalucía.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/granada/lucha-vecinos-granada-construccion-parque-eolico-arrasa-entorno-natural_1_12671026.html

USA

Trump said he is “very unhappy with Spain” and is considering “punishing” the country with tariffs for refusing to raise its defence spending to 5%:
– He also noted that, despite benefiting from NATO protection, Spain is acting poorly toward the alliance.
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MIDDLE EAST

Terrified Gazans fear Hamas won’t disarm as terrorists massacre Palestinians: ‘Punishing families’ and killing suspected Israeli sympathizers in the streets:
– The war in Gaza has stopped — but the killing hasn’t. Palestinians are scared for their lives as many fear Hamas has no plans to saddle up for “phase two” of President Trump’s peace deal and will continue to slaughter civilians who stand up against the terror group. “From the first moment the Israeli planes disappeared from the sky, Hamas began punishing the families,” one Gazan activist in the war-torn land told The Post.
– Masked Hamas gunmen executed eight people on a busy street in Gaza City just one day after a cease-fire went into effect. “They accused people of collaborating with Israel — but that’s not true. They just opposed Hamas during the war.”
– Activist Amin Abed — who fled Gaza after Hamas tortured and nearly beat him to death over his opposition to the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel — said the terror group was using the executions as a show of force and has no intentions of relinquishing power or giving up its weapons. “Hamas is much stronger than any family or civilian group,” Abed said. “They can crush anyone who stands against them. What we’re seeing now is Hamas waging a war against its own people.
– He added that most Gazans oppose Hamas and long for peace — but feel powerless. “We couldn’t stop Oct. 7, and we can’t stop Hamas now,” he said. “The world needs to understand that Gazans are not Hamas. We want peace, not war. But every time we speak out, Hamas kills us first. “We see Hamas restoring its full strength. They’re everywhere again — as police, as militia, as security,” he said. “We are deeply concerned about the return of Hamas to power and the continuation of the violence under Hamas in Gaza and exposing us again to the same injustice that we experienced for the last 17 years.”
– If Hamas remains in power, Abed warned that the “cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas will emerge again sometime soon.” “We are afraid that the bloody war would be back and Hamas will wage another Oct. 7 attack,” he said. “We believe the world will forget about us, and Hamas will rule us with an iron fist for many more years.”
– The source in Gaza predicted Hamas would next try to convince Trump and his allies that only the group can maintain “security and stability” in Gaza as a strategy to stay in power.
“Trump and Netanyahu must pressure Hamas and its backers — Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey — to truly implement the terms of the peace deal,” the activist said. “If Hamas keeps even some weapons, it means they keep everything. They’ll never leave Gaza.”
– While some analysts have speculated that a civil war could break out among the factions in Gaza, the activist in Gaza said it would not be possible — because Hamas is simply too powerful. Risking his life by speaking to The Post from Gaza, his over-arching message to the world was simple — and desperate. “Don’t leave us to Hamas again.”
– The domestic bloodshed comes as Trump on Tuesday said phase two of the peace agreement — which calls for the disarmament of Hamas and establishment of a new governing body — had begun. “… A big burden has been lifted, but the job IS NOT DONE,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Tuesday, referencing the return of the living Israelis Hamas took hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. “… Phase Two begins right NOW!!!”
– Despite Trump’s assurances, the activist and other anti-Hamas Gazans with whom The Post spoke Tuesday warned that the terror group is showing no willingness to move ahead with the next step of the peace plan. “Hamas is showing off its weapons, its strength,” the source in Gaza said. “They’re saying, ‘We are back — stronger than ever.’”
Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/world-news/terrified-gazans-fear-hamas-wont-disarm-as-terrorists-massacre-palestinians/

RECALLS

Aldi Recalls Ambiano Cordless Mop Vacuum over Fire Risk: {Translation, summary}
– Aldi has issued an urgent product recall for the Ambiano cordless mop vacuum for hard floors due to a fire hazard. The company has warned that the product’s battery may overheat while charging, potentially causing a fire. The recall affects model HFC24-302, article number 6015247, EAN code 2004060152479 and bar code 4068706502552, from batch GAP: 22662.
– Aldi has asked all customers who purchased the item to stop using it immediately and return it to any Aldi store, regardless of when it was bought. The supermarket will provide a full refund without requiring proof of purchase. The recall is part of a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety.
– Customers who require further information can contact Aldi’s customer service by telephone on 900 902 466 during business hours or by using the contact form on Aldi’s official website. Aldi states that it aims to offer fast and efficient assistance in handling any issues related to the recall. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/consumo/retiran-este-producto-para-hogar-un-conocido-supermercado-por-riesgo-incendio-si-has-comprado-no-uses_6515204_0.html

TECH

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 As Of Tuesday, 14Oct25:
– The time has come for all the stragglers still using Windows 10 to either upgrade to Windows 11, if their device is compatible, or, extend your Windows 10 for 1 year of Security Updates by enrolling in the Microsoft Extended Security updates program (ESU).
– Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) are allowed to enroll in the ESU program for free, with no OneDrive or Rewards strings attached. Go to Settings > Windows Updates and look for the ESU notice.
– Computers that have their location set outside the EEA, including the UK, are not eligible for the free extension. And unfortunately you cannot simply change your location in Settings to Spain and then enroll in the ESU. You’ll need to get help from an advanced user who knows how to use the Windows Regedit Tool to change the location for you. Note, there are reports of this location changing fix failing in some cases.
– For power users, you can make some registry changes to accomplish this task, in most cases, see pic. Read this thread for detailed instructions and info updates: [ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5578114/i-live-in-europe-but-i-dont-see-the-free-esu-enrol ]

– Some Spanish users are still not receiving their ESU notices in the Updates window, just this message, “Enrolment for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will be available soon”. This is what you will see when the ESU becomes available on your device {pic}. Make sure up have all your regular system updates installed, as missing updates can prevent you from getting the ESU notice.

– If you computer was originally sold as a Win 7 or Win 8 device, and then later upgraded to Win 10, it will probably be rejected from the ESU enrolment plan.
Full article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-ends-support-for-windows-10-tuesday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

FINANCIAL

Self-employed workers (autónomos) will be able to deduct VAT on electricity, water, and gas at home: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled that self employed workers who carry out their professional activity from their own homes may deduct a proportional part of VAT from household utility bills, such as electricity, water, gas and internet, provided they can prove that part of the home is used exclusively for work. Until now, the Tax Agency allowed a similar deduction for Income Tax but systematically rejected it for VAT, a contradiction the court has now corrected. The decision arose from the case of a legal services firm that attended clients on the ground floor of the owner’s two storey home. Although the claim was rejected by both the Tax Office and the High Court of Justice of Andalucía, the Supreme Court overturned those rulings. Judge Sandra María González de Lara ordered a new tax assessment including the deduction. The ruling sets legal precedent and offers financial relief for home based professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-14/mar-varapalo-del-supremo-a-hacienda-los-autonomos-podran-deducir-el-iva-de-la-luz-agua-y-gas-en-casa-7307526/

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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-cycle into fantastic cards.
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October
– 24th – Trip to Yunquera for their Chestnut and Wine Festival. €22pp
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 20th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale
– 21st – A visit to an Olive Oil Plantation and IKEA/Plaza Mayor. €28 pp includes entry to the plantation with tasters, coach fare but excludes lunch at the Wok.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada, Marbella with a dash around Iceland. €20pp
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Pizarra Tapas Route: October 17-19, from Friday to Sunday
In addition to the 15 restaurants and bars participating in the Tapa Route, some of these and others will also have the Cocktail Route, offering some cocktails for 5 euros. The route also includes children’s tapas for the little ones with a price of three euros with water or drink. More info & tapas menus: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/tapas-cocteles-premios-ruta-tapa-malaga-fin-semana-pizarra_0_2004996821.html

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2nd Edition of the Rincón de la Victoria Fashion Catwalk:
Saturday, October 18 at Plaza de la Constitución
Music at 7:00 p.m., catwalk from 8:00 p.m.

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Free concerts at the Museum of Malaga:
This activity is free of charge and with free admission until full capacity is reached. As for the schedule, the concerts will take place at 12:00 p.m.
October 18. Daahoud Salim. Jazz piano. {Video Link}
October 19. Malinconia string quartet. Members of the Youth Orchestra of Andalusia.
October 25. Sonora Gallery. Percussion quartet of the Orquesta Joven de Andalucía.
October 26. Euterpe flute trio.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/conciertos-gratuitos-museos-nueva-experiencia-cultural-capitales-andaluzas_6514968_0.html

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The ‘Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga’ Tuna Festival celebrates a new edition that will fill the historic centre with life, music, and joy:
The event will kick off on Friday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., when all participating tunas will parade from Calle Canalejas to Plaza de las Carmelitas. At around 8:00 p.m., all participants will perform a round of songs at the plaza.
The following day, Saturday, October 18, the official competition will take place, beginning at the Teatro del Carmen at 6:30 p.m.
In Spain, a “tuna” is a traditional musical group, usually made up of university students dressed in medieval-style robes, who perform serenades with string instruments and sing lively songs.
The event will feature prizes and trophies for the best parade, best round, and best performances, as well as prizes for the best tambourine player and the best flag bearer.

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SPAIN

The government is preparing to increase contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month next year: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Government has proposed new Social Security contribution brackets for self employed workers that would raise monthly payments in 2026 by between 11 and 206 euros, depending on income. Increases would continue in 2027 and 2028 as part of the pension reform launched by former minister José Luis Escrivá, with contributions rising further by up to 619 euros per month by 2028. The lowest earning 40 percent of self employed workers, those below 1,166 euros a month, would face limited rises of up to 17 euros.
– The plan includes 15 income brackets and aims for contributions to reflect real earnings by 2032, both to strengthen the pension system and to improve future pensions for the self employed. The proposal also raises the flat rate for new self employed workers and improves access to cessation of activity benefits. However, the ATA, the association of self employed workers that is part of the main employers’ organisation CEOE, strongly rejects the plan, calling it an excessive financial burden.
– The document is not final and is being debated among the social partners. When the time comes, the Government will have to process the measure by means of the royal decree law, so it would need a parliamentary majority which it has not been able to count on recently in labour matters, such as the reduction of working hours.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/gobierno-prepara-subidas-cuotas-para-los-autonomos-entre-11-206-euros-mes-ano-que-viene_6514987_0.html

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Judge Peinado extends the investigation into Begoña Gómez until mid-April: {Translation, summary}
– Judge Juan Carlos Peinado {pic} has extended the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, for another six months from 16 October due to unfinished investigative work. The case, opened in April 2024, currently includes accusations of five offences: influence peddling, embezzlement, private corruption, misappropriation and unlawful professional practice.
– One line of inquiry focuses on the award of public contracts to businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés, a friend of Gómez, who presented recommendation letters from her in bids to Red.es. The judge suspects these may have improperly influenced procurement decisions. Another line concerns software patented by Gómez but funded by companies for university use, which she later offered commercially.
– Investigators also examine whether she performed professional functions without proper qualification. In addition, presidency adviser Cristina Álvarez is being investigated for allegedly working on Gómez’s private university projects while paid by public funds, which could amount to embezzlement and influence peddling. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-peinado-prorroga-investigacion-begona-gomez-hasta-mediados-abril_6514864_0.html

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Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos has been left without a lawyer, who resigned on Monday in response to Ábalos’ lack of cooperation: {Translation, summary}
– Former Spanish minister José Luis Ábalos {pic} has lost his lawyer days before testifying again before Supreme Court judge Leopoldo Puente in the corruption investigation linked to former adviser Koldo García. His lawyer, José Aníbal Álvarez, resigned after learning from the press that Ábalos had met other lawyers behind his back. Their disagreements over the defence strategy had also intensified, as Álvarez had advised Ábalos to resign his parliamentary seat to avoid legal privilege and negotiate a deal with prosecutors, neither of which Ábalos accepted.
– A postponement of Wednesday’s hearing is now likely while Ábalos seeks new legal representation. The situation mirrors that of Koldo García, whose lawyer also resigned shortly before a previous hearing. Judge Puente has summoned Ábalos for a fourth time following a Guardia Civil report alleging 95,437 euros in undeclared income and cash payments from the PSOE. The judge suspects Ábalos and García may have used opaque methods to manage irregular funds. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/declaracion-abalos-supremo-aire-quedarse_0_2005003537.html

ANDALUCÍA

Only 3% of Andalusians drive an electric car, support for climate change measures drops 8%: {Translation, summary}
– The Just Transition Observatory (OTJ) has presented the results of its Fourth study on citizens’ perception of the ecological transition, focused this time on Andalusia. The report reveals that 61% of the Andalusian population believes that the fight against climate change must continue to be a priority, although the data exposes a drop of eight points compared to 2022.
– The private car use continues to be the majority (52%), and only 3% drive an electric vehicle although their positive perception grows (58%). {No mention of what the remaining 45%.} The main barriers remain price, range and lack of charging points. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/solo-3-andaluces-conduce-coche-electrico-pese-aumento-buena-imagen/202510120918543150919.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Online video games, the new ‘playground’ of sexual predators in Malaga– “We have to inspect children’s devices”: {Translation, summary}
– The Cybercrime Group of the National Police in Málaga warns of the growing risk children face on online gaming platforms, which investigators describe as breeding grounds for paedophiles. Officers report an increase in grooming cases in which adults pose as young players to gain the trust of minors and obtain sexual images.
– Victims are increasingly younger, some as young as six. While attempts to arrange physical meetings are less common, online extortion is widespread. Predators often lure children with in game rewards, such as virtual coins or gems, before pressuring them to send sexual content. Once images are obtained, the abusers use blackmail to force further material. Platforms such as Roblox, Snapchat and Omegle are frequently linked to reports. Police warn that minors often lie about their age online and urge parents to supervise internet use closely, stressing that online safety must be taught just as any other basic skill. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/videojuegos-malaga-online-depredadores-sexuales_0_2004999410.html

TORROX

The European funds train has passed Torrox by while nearby towns get millions: {Translation}
– As in the famous Berlanga film “¡Bienvenido, Mister Marshall!” {A 1953 Spanish comedy, considered one of the masterpieces of Spanish cinema.}, the mayor and his team have been left watching as the opportunity slipped away, leaving behind a bitter sense of disappointment among the local residents. Once again, the biggest losers are the people of Torrox, who see nearby municipalities like Vélez-Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, or Nerja receiving millions in investments, while their own town remains off the list.
– The reason? According to the Socialist opposition PSOE, the right-wing PP controlled Torrox Town Hall was excluded from the call for funding because it failed to present a sufficiently prepared project to achieve the minimum score of 50 points required to access European aid.
***”Not a single euro from Europe”***
– Following the announcement of the decision, the local PSOE has described the news as an “economic blow” and a “failure of management” for the government of Óscar Medina (PP), which – they emphasise – has failed to secure a single euro in European funds, despite having had a specific department for this purpose for two years and with “the best-paid government in the history” of the town.
– Meanwhile, Vélez-Málaga has secured €12 million, and both Rincón de la Victoria and Nerja have obtained nearly €9 million each for sustainable urban development projects.
***”The problem is not Europe, but Torrox”***
– Socialist spokesperson Mari Nieves Ramírez has lamented that, even at a time when Andalucía and Málaga are receiving more European resources than ever, Torrox has been unable to benefit from these funds. “Not even in this highly favourable context, with more funds than ever flowing into the province, has Torrox been able to secure a single euro. This is a clear demonstration of the lack of management, work, and preparation by Óscar Medina’s government team,” said Ramírez.
– The councillor insisted that this was not a political issue, recalling that other municipalities also governed by the PP – like Nerja or Rincón de la Victoria – have successfully presented solid projects. “Blaming other administrations won’t do. The problem is not with European funds, it lies in the lack of effort and planning in Torrox,” she added.
***A department with no results***
– Socialist councillor Javier Villena reminded that the municipal official responsible for European Funds earns an annual salary of €45,000, “without any tangible results for the town after two years.” “We are faced with a clear example of poor management. While other town halls work with ambitious projects and a forward-thinking vision, the local government continues to improvise, letting opportunities slip by that could improve the quality of life for our residents,” Villena said.
– The Socialist group has demanded a clear and public explanation from the mayor about the lack of results and called for an immediate reorientation of the funds acquisition strategy. “Torrox cannot keep missing the European train. Every euro we let slip away means fewer investments, less employment, and fewer services for our citizens,” concluded the councillor.
– Perhaps, and returning to the beginning, just like in ¡Bienvenido, Mister Marshall!, after the frustration felt by the people of Torrox, Óscar Medina should say what the mayor (Pepe Isbert) said in the film: “As your mayor, I owe you an explanation, and that explanation I owe you, I will pay.” Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/el-sueno-de-los-fondos-europeos-se-desvanece-en-torrox/

FRIGILIANA

Green group flags issues after reptiles found dead in Frigiliana irrigation channel:
– The Malaga-based environmental group, Gabinete de Estudios de la Naturaleza de la Axarquía (GENA)-Ecologistas en Acción, as a member of the governing board of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama natural park, has reported to the Andalusian regional government the “numerous irregularities” in the area known as Acequia de Lizar. Located on the banks of the Higuerón river in Frigiliana in the east of the province, they claim that the irregularities are having “catastrophic results” for the amphibians and reptiles trapped in the area which forms part of the protected natural park area shared by Malaga and Granada provinces.
– The environmentalists argue that the current design turns the ditch into “a lethal trap”, so that “numerous specimens of reptile and amphibian species fall into it and do not manage to get out”, causing massive and continuous mortality in species such as the red-tailed lizard (of special interest), the Colilarga lizard (of special interest), the Betic lizard (catalogued as vulnerable), the horseshoe snake (vulnerable), the snub-nosed viper (vulnerable), the Betic midwife toad (in danger of extinction). “The presence of species such as the Betic midwife toad, an Andalusian native species catalogued as endangered, makes this situation an absolute priority from a legal and conservation point of view,” Yus said.
– Although environmentalists and experts have noted that there are some escape devices (rudimentary ramps and few plastic screens), “their number and design are totally insufficient”. They explain that “the ramps occupy only a tiny fraction of the width of the ditch and do not adequately fulfil their function. Only the mesh screens have shown some effectiveness, although their distribution along the length of the ditch can be described as anecdotal”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/ecologists-denounce-the-massive-dieoff-vertebrates-an-20251013070222-nt.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga Town Council reports a wave of arson attacks in shanty town district at Las Casillas de la Vía: {Translation}
– The Vélez-Málaga City Council has issued an official statement after three fires broke out in less than 72 hours in the Las Casillas de la Vía area of Torre del Mar. Evidence suggests that the fires were started deliberately, creating a serious risk to local residents and causing significant environmental damage.
– On the night of October 9, another fire broke out in Las Casillas de la Vía, the third in just three days, prompting the Vélez-Málaga City Council to issue an official statement strongly condemning these acts and warning that it will not tolerate vandalism that endangers people’s lives or the natural environment.
– The Provincial Fire Department responded on a large scale, with a demonstration of three vehicles and the use of more than 60,000 litres of water. In addition, the rapid spread of the flames led to the preventive evacuation of nearby homes.
– The council emphasizes its commitment to public safety and environmental protection, and assures that it is working to find a definitive solution to the situation in the shanty town of Las Casillas, where many of the risk factors are concentrated. The City Council has asked for the cooperation of residents in identifying those responsible and has reiterated that it will continue to strengthen surveillance and preventive measures in the area. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/incendios-intencionados-las-casillas-torre-del-mar-2025/

EUROPE

He’s Back: Macron Appoints Lecornu as French Prime Minister…Again:
– France’s last prime minister Sebastian Lecornu {pic} was reappointed as prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday night, following hours of discussion in the Elysée Palace. The failed—and now returned—politician resigned from his office on Monday just hours after the cabinet was revealed. He is now back as the head of the government.
– “I accept, out of duty, the mission entrusted to me by the President of the Republic to do everything to give France a budget for the end of the year and to respond to the problems of the daily lives of our compatriots,” wrote Lecornu just minutes after his appointment on X. Full article: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/hes-back-macron-appoints-lecornu-as-prime-minister-again/

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will go to prison on October 21 for financing Libya in his 2007 campaign:
– The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to go to jail in Paris next week after a court last month sentenced him to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy over a scheme to obtain election campaign funds from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
– Sarkozy, who was the rightwing president of France between 2007 and 2012, was summoned to meet state prosecutors on Monday. They told him he must present himself at the entrance of La Santé prison in the south of Paris on 21 October to begin his sentence.
– The 70-year-old will be the first French postwar leader and the first former head of a European Union country to go to jail. He had already become the first former French head of state forced to wear an electronic tag after being convicted in a separate case of corruption and influence peddling over illegal attempts to secure favours from a judge. In that case, he was given a one-year jail term but was able to serve it with an electronic tag worn around the ankle. He wore the tag for three months before being granted conditional release. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/13/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-ordered-to-go-to-jail-next-week

MIDDLE EAST

Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire:
– All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
– The Israeli military said Monday it was escorting into Israel the bodies of four deceased captives who had been held by Hamas in Gaza. It was not immediately clear when the remaining 24 deceased captives would be handed over by Hamas. Israel said it freed more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
– Speaking to parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared he was “committed to this peace,” raising hopes that the ruinous war, which triggered other conflicts in the Middle East, might come to an end. But fundamental questions remain over when and how, whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-13-2025-9e4921406e846189c90144609c1a9530

HEALTH

These are the 17,000 medicines that modify their price– check the new sale price on the official BOE list:
– Two categories of prices are shown.
– PVL Reference (Precio de Venta del Laboratorio – Referencia)
Definition: The ex-factory price or price at which the pharmaceutical laboratory sells the medicine to wholesalers or pharmacies before any markups or taxes.
Does NOT include: Distribution margins (wholesaler/pharmacy) or VAT.
– PVP IVA Reference (Precio de Venta al Público con IVA – Referencia)
Definition: The final retail price paid by the patient in a pharmacy, including VAT (IVA).
Full list:
https://www.boe.es/eli/es/o/2025/10/06/snd1118

SPANISH ROYALS

The Royal Family of Spain Attend National Day 2025 Military Parade and Reception in Madrid:
Full 23 photo gallery: https://royalportraitsgallery.com/home/the-royal-family-of-spain-attend-national-day-2025-military-parade-and-reception

THE REST OF THE STORY

The Other Genocide…Christian Genocide in Africa– 30+ Christians Beheaded in New Mozambique Attacks as Radical Islamic Terrorism Runs Rampant in Parts of Africa:
– More than 30 Christians have been beheaded at the hands of Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique, according to a report.
– The Islamic State Mozambique Province, or ISMP, announced that they destroyed at least seven churches, committed acts of arson against Christians and village civilians, and shot and beheaded more than two dozen people in the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces in the northern area of Mozambique. The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) screen-captured, translated, and shared the terrorists’ report on their website, which included 20 photos of the brutal attacks on Christians. According to the organization, the Islamic State of Mozambique is reigning through terror in the region.
– ISMP also claimed responsibility for the beheading of two Christians on September 25. The ISMP later took responsibility for a September 26 attack, which left a Christian local shot and killed. Four Christians were then beheaded in the town of Macomia days later. The group also posted images of homes and churches burned to the ground in Nacocha, Nacussa, Minhanha, and Nakioto villages.
– To counter the attacks in local villages, Mozambique renewed an alliance with Rwanda in late August. In the Status of Force Agreement, Rwanda’s Defense Force agreed to send troops into Cabo Delgado.
– As Christian Broadcasting Network News (CBN) has reported, violent attacks began in Cabo Delgado Province in 2017. Since then, more than 6,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been displaced. Open Doors’ World Watch List 2025 [pic] ranks Mozambique as the 37th most difficult country to be a Christian. The annual reports list the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
– The province of Cabo Delgado is the only area in Mozambique with a majority Muslim population. The nation as a whole is predominantly Christian, with evangelical and Pentecostal Christians making up a significant portion, a State Department report outlined.
– CBN’s Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair point out that the plight of Mozambican Christians is largely ignored in the Western world. “It is hard to process the fact that in 2025 you have people around the world who are terrorists who are beheading Christians. It is the most horrific thing imaginable,” Hallowell commented. “Can you imagine if the headline [read] the IDF beheads 30 Palestinians,” Nair responded. “We would be talking about the biggest news story since 9/11.” He noted that the major media outlets have failed to report on the “genocide happening against Christians” in multiple countries in Africa. “The world does not care,” he added.
Open Doors’ Christian Persecution World Watch List 2025:
https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/
Full article: https://cbn.com/news/world/30-christians-beheaded-mozambique-radical-islamic-terrorism-runs-rampant-parts-africa & Video Link

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– Man injured by shrapnel following latest early morning shooting in Marbella
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– Cyclist dies after early morning crash in Vélez-Málaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/cyclist-death-costa-del-sol-20251013090409-nt.html
– Fingerprint and facial recognition for non-EU visitors to Spain starts this Sunday, but not yet at Malaga Airport
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/fingerprint-and-facial-recognition-for-noneu-visitors-20251010183259-nt.html
– New European Union entry/exit system to be introduced gradually at airports in Spain over next few months
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/new-european-union-entryexit-system-introduced-gradually-20251010112151-nt.html
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SPAIN

King Felipe VI Confuses Democracy With Socialism In Address To His Globalist Cronies: {DigameXtra Exclusive}
– King Felipe VI delivered a speech on 9 October, 2025, at the Open Government Summit in Vitoria in which he presented himself as a defender of democracy, yet his message revealed a troubling shift: he equated democracy with collectivist governance and supranational control, concepts closer to modern socialist ideology than to classical liberal democracy.
– Throughout his speech he insisted on the need for what he called “collective commitment and proactive defence of democratic systems”, but he repeatedly framed democracy as something dependent on managed citizen participation, institutional trust and coordinated government action. Instead of emphasising individual liberty, private initiative and limited government, he promoted the doctrine of open government– a political programme that encourages state intervention, that promises bureaucratic transparency, and with multilateral governance that weakens national sovereignty.
– Felipe VI also linked criticism of government to the rise of populism, treating popular discontent as a threat rather than a legitimate democratic expression. He warned against polarisation but did not acknowledge that excessive centralisation and technocratic control cause that same frustration. By asserting that democracy must be constantly perfected through organised social collaboration, he substituted voluntary civic responsibility with collectivist obligation. In doing so, the King confused democracy with managed social engineering. Ref, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/rey-apela-compromiso-colectivo-defender_0_2004978259.html

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The Madrid Court corrects Judge Peinado and refuses to divide the ‘Begoña Gómez case’ but endorses investigating embezzlement: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Madrid has partially overturned Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s decision to open a separate case investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez {pic}, for alleged embezzlement linked to her adviser Cristina Álvarez, but has allowed the investigation to continue within the main case. The court deemed Peinado’s move “premature and unjustified,” noting that the offences of alleged embezzlement and influence peddling are closely linked and should be handled together. It criticised the judge for failing to specify which facts or individuals were being separated, and for not analysing the evidence or legal feasibility of the charges.
– The court also supported summoning Minister Félix Bolaños as a witness, given his prior role as Álvarez’s immediate superior, while emphasising that the investigation focuses on potential overreach in Álvarez’s duties rather than the legality of her appointment. Separately, the extension of the investigation by six months was upheld, and the court instructed Peinado to promptly consider further witness requests from Gómez’s defence. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-audiencia-madrid-corrige-peinado-rechaza-dividir-caso-begona-gomez-avala-investigar-malversacion-20251009114729.html

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The Game Is Rigged! Another SNAFU! The prosecutor chosen for Attorney General García Ortiz’s trial has already exposed his bias when he was the prosecutor that asked for the acquittal of Sánchez’s brother: {Translation, summary}
– The designation of Francisco Javier Montero, Chief Prosecutor of Extremadura, to act in the trial against Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz {pic}, has stirred controversy within the Prosecutor’s Office. The Supreme Court trial, beginning on 3 November, concerns the alleged leak of private data of Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner.
– APIF, acting as a popular accuser, formally complained that Montero’s appointment violated the Organic Statute of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and lacked transparency, noting that the Prosecutorial Council was not consulted. Montero’s prior involvement in high-profile cases adds to the dispute. His office previously sought acquittals in the trial of Pedro Sánchez’s brother and did not challenge expedited parliamentary immunity for Socialist leader Miguel Ángel Gallardo. He also participated in a 2024 complaint by Ayuso’s partner against Madrid prosecutors over a secret leak, siding with the official line against investigation. APIF questions why a Supreme Court Criminal Chamber prosecutor was not appointed instead, highlighting concerns over impartiality and procedural propriety. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2025-10-09/el-fiscal-elegido-para-el-juicio-de-garcia-ortiz-ya-pidio-la-absolucion-del-hermano-de-sanchez-7305916/

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The Globalists Are Coming For Your Coffin Nails: {Translation, summary}
– The World Health Organization (WHO) intends to approve at the upcoming COP11 – to be held in Geneva from 17 to 22 November – a set of measures that would deal an unprecedented blow to the entire tobacco value chain in Spain and across Europe. COP11 is the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties under the World Health Organization’s framework on tobacco control.
– The European Union is reportedly ready to accept the proposals without debate or consultation. Measures include reducing tobacconists and vending machines, banning tobacco sales, removing cultivation subsidies, and prohibiting filters and additives.
– Spain faces major consequences, as tobacco provides 53,000 jobs, €9 billion in annual taxes, and supports 20,000 farming families in Extremadura and export activity in the Canary Islands. Cutting subsidies could lead to abandoned farms, rural depopulation, and increased illicit trade, which already reaches 37 per cent of consumption in France. The Catalan Tobacconists’ Guild warns that tobacconists are an essential local service, providing services such as bill payment, mobile top-ups, package delivery collections and cash withdrawal in municipalities without banks. Key organisations, including the Catalan Tobacconists’ Guild, UPA and AEPR, warn that the proposals threaten employment, local services and small businesses. The measures are described as extreme, prohibitionist and counterproductive, potentially eliminating 2.1 million European jobs and €223 billion in GDP, while strengthening the illegal tobacco market. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-08/bruselas-respalda-las-medidas-de-la-oms-contra-el-tabaco-y-pone-en-riesgo-a-miles-de-familias-espanolas-7305765/

ANDALUCÍA

Andalucía to Receive 21 Major Electricity Network Upgrades to Support Future Demand and Renewables: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía will see 21 planned interventions in the national electricity transmission network over the next five years, according to the Ministry for the Ecological Transition’s public consultation on its 2025–2030 plan. These include the construction of three new substation facilities, the expansion of 23 existing substations, and the adaptation of two electrical parks to support future demand across the region. Key areas targeted are Guadaria in Sevilla, Benahadux in Almería, and Benahavís in Málaga, along with the ports of Huelva and Algeciras.
– The upgrades aim not only to meet residential, industrial, and commercial electricity needs but also to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, particularly in the Baza area. The plan also supports broader infrastructure objectives, such as the electrification of ports and railway lines, ensuring that new demand from transport, industry, and renewable energy projects can be reliably met across Andalucía. These measures position the region as a significant beneficiary of Spain’s wider efforts to expand and modernise its electricity transmission network. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/aagesen-concentra-valencia-madrid-andalucia-aragon-cataluna-las-actuaciones-para-atender-demanda-electrica-hasta-2030_6513857_0.html

BENAMOCARRA

Fiestas en honor al Stmo. Cristo de la Salud de Benamocarra 2025 [Festivities in honor of the Holy Christ of Health of Benamocarra 2025]: Thurs-Sat, 16-18 Oct
Thursday
17:30 – Children’s Party with Magician Anthony
22:00 – Performance by Elías Soler
23:00 – Opening Proclamation by Mr Arturo Oliva Jurado
23:30 – Election of King, Queen and Ladies of Honour
00:00 – Second performance by Elías Soler
Friday
16:30 – Popular Games (tug of war, sack races, etc.)
17:30 – Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens and performance by Rumbyki
20:00 – Street Parade by the Benamocarra Town Band
22:30 – Tribute to Andalusian Rock – Almijara
01:30 – Star performance by AngeliYo El Blanco
Benadance with local DJs, entertainment and many surprises
Saturday
14:00 – Day Fair with DJ Nene
17:00 – Salsa Show in Plaza del Calvario
18:30 – Pop-rock group La Cara B
20:00 – Holy Mass and Floral Offerings to the Most Holy Christ of Health
22:00 – Grand Firework Display
22:30 – DJ Nene
00:00 – Star performance by Mojinos Escozíos
02:00 – Star performance by DJ Robert Morr + Benadance with local DJs and many surprises
Sunday – Christ Of Health Festivity (19 October)
12:00 – Holy Mass in honour of the Most Holy Christ of Health, celebrated by Fr Daniel Ceratto and sung by Coro Romero Manantial
13:30 – Son del Puerto group
14:30 – Free Paella
16:30 – Ana Belén Dance Academy
17:00 – Star performance by Julia Garrido
17:00 – Local dance and entertainment group Cadencia Aché
18:00 – Day Fair with Money Makers
21:00 – Procession of the Most Holy Christ of Health, accompanied by the Town Band and all devotees
00:00 – Star comedy performance by Christian García
01:30 – Churros to close the celebration
02:00 – Grand Firecracker Finale
From 14 to 18 October, the Seven-Day Devotional (Septenary) will be held in the church in honour of the Most Holy Christ of Health.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/esta-es-la-programacion-de-las-fiestas-en-honor-al-stmo-cristo-de-la-salud-de-benamocarra-2025/

EUROPE

EU’s von der Leyen survives close no-confidence votes in parliament:
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived two bids to remove her when the European Parliament rejected no-confidence motions from hard-right and left groups on Thursday. EU lawmakers rejected the two motions of censure with 378 members of the 720-strong parliament expressing support for von der Leyen in the first vote and 383 in the second.
– Both censure motions criticised von der Leyen for accepting an unbalanced tariff deal with the United States and proposing a trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, which critics say threatens farmers and the environment. The U.S. and Mercosur deals will be put to votes in the European Parliament in the coming months, with the outcomes unclear.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/eus-von-der-leyen-survives-no-confidence-votes-european-parliament-2025-10-09/

MIDDLE EAST

Israel and Hamas sign Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal:
– Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza that has upended the Middle East.
– Israelis and Palestinians alike rejoiced after the deal was announced, the biggest step yet to end two years of war in which over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, and return the last hostages seized by Hamas in the deadly attacks that started it. Officials on both sides confirmed they had signed the deal following indirect talks in the Egyptian beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
– Under the deal, fighting will cease, Israel will partially withdraw from Gaza, and Hamas will free all remaining hostages it captured in the attack that precipitated the war, in exchange for hundreds of prisoners held by Israel. At the White House, Trump said he believed it would lead to “lasting peace.” Fleets of trucks carrying food and medical aid would be allowed to surge into Gaza to relieve civilians, hundreds of thousands of whom have been sheltering in tents. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-agree-gaza-ceasefire-return-hostages-2025-10-09/

GASTRONOMIA

This is the most “magical” restaurant in Malaga is in Mijas, with its own secret garden and the best homemade food: {Translation, summary}
– In the heart of Mijas, one of Málaga’s most emblematic white villages, ‘The Secret Garden’ offers an oasis of tranquillity, nature and gastronomy. Hidden within the narrow streets of the historic centre, this “magical” restaurant combines traditional Andalusian cuisine with authentic Argentine flavours in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Guests praise its enchanting atmosphere, with a secret garden full of flowers and trees, creating a cosy, informal and romantic environment.
– The restaurant blends global tastes with local artistry, providing dishes that are both familiar and innovative. The menu includes starters from €7, such as garlic bread, bruschetta, Argentine chori-pan, grilled Málaga goat cheese medallions, and gazpacho. Pasta dishes start at €13.50, salads from €9.90, and fish dishes from €21.80.
– One of the main attractions is the grilled meat selection, with options starting at €19.50, including mixed grills, imported Argentine Angus entrecote and sirloin, premium national beef fillet, suckling lamb leg, and Galician blonde cow sirloin. ‘The Secret Garden’ is open daily from 12:00 to 23:00 at Calle San Sebastián 8, offering visitors a magical culinary experience that merges Andalusian and Argentine traditions in an unforgettable setting. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/10/09/restaurante-magico-malaga-propio-jardin-secreto-mejor-comida-casera-mijas-secret-garden-dv-122442493.html

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The price of cocoa plummets– when will chocolate go down?: {Translation, summary}
– Cocoa prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly two years, around €5,160 per tonne on international markets, compared with over €10,300 in April 2024, according to the International Cocoa Organisation. The decline is explained by higher supply and weaker demand. Optimistic harvest forecasts in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which produce over 60 per cent of the world’s cocoa, and increased prices paid to farmers, have boosted official sales.
– Meanwhile, chocolate consumption in Europe, Asia and North America has decreased following two years of record prices. Investor divestment, anticipating further price drops, also contributes to the trend. The European Commission’s delay in enforcing regulations to prevent imports from deforested areas has reduced the need for early purchases.
– In Spain, a kilo of chocolate costs around €40, 13 per cent higher than in January, and nearly 19 per cent higher than a year ago. Market volatility means retail prices may take time to reflect the cocoa price drop. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-09/jue-el-precio-del-cacao-se-desploma-cuando-bajara-el-chocolate-7305769/ & Video Link

HEALTH

The health unions of Andalusia believe that the resignation of the minister “does not solve the mismanagement”: {Translation, summary}
– Major trade unions in Andalucía have reacted to the resignation of regional Health Minister Rocío Hernández by declaring that her departure does not solve the profound crisis affecting the Andalusian public health system. CCOO criticised what it called years of dismantling public healthcare under President Juanma Moreno, warning that understaffing and neglect are costing lives. UGT described the resignation as an opportunity for a genuine change in policy but rejected the decision to hand over the department temporarily to the Minister of the Presidency, arguing that a qualified and committed figure must take charge with clear support for public health.
– CSIF recalled that it had already demanded Hernández’s resignation due to her lack of dialogue and poor management of breast cancer screening notifications. The Andalusian Medical Union warned that the real problem is the critical shortage of doctors in all specialties. SATSE accused the government of presiding over unprecedented decline, closures and growing waiting lists while ignoring professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sindicatos-sanitarios-andalucia-creen-dimision_0_2004977308.html

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The Decay Of Andalucian Public Healthcare- A report places the increase in Andalusian health privatisation at 32% after five years: {Translation, summary}
– A report by the Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Healthcare (Fadsp) reveals that Andalucía has experienced one of the largest increases in health privatisation in Spain over the past decade, rising 32.4 per cent since 2014 and more than 32 per cent since 2019. Only Extremadura and the Canary Islands show similar increases. Andalucía’s level of private sector involvement is now 23 points on the Fadsp privatisation index, above the national average of 21.3 points. {The Fadsp Index uses a scale of 0 to 34 points, with 34 meaning full privatisation across the measured variables: private insurance uptake, hospital beds, private consultations, contracts with private centres, etc.}
– The study evaluates private insurance uptake, private hospital beds, spending on private healthcare and contracts with private centres. Although Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands remain historically the most privatised regions, Andalucía’s level of private sector involvement is now above the national average. The report warns that this growing reliance on private healthcare risks weakening the public system by diverting resources and creating a two tier system that prioritises profit over universal access. It also notes that 30.9 per cent of Andalusians consulted private general practitioners in the past year. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/informe-situa-aumento-privatizacion-sanitaria_0_2004978637.html

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Moreno announces more dismissals, an audit of all cancer screenings and the reinforcement of oncology units: {Translation, summary}
– During Thursday’s Andalusian Parliament session on the breast cancer screening crisis, President Juanma Moreno {pic} announced multiple dismissals following the resignation of Health Minister Rocío Hernández. He clarified that many of the officials involved were civil servants with specific responsibilities who “failed in the transmission of information.”
– Dismissals will target staff directly responsible for managing patient notifications and the communication of screening results. Additional organisational reforms are planned within this hospital to prevent future failures. Civil servants responsible for overseeing early detection programmes and coordinating internal communications will face personnel changes to improve accountability.
– Moreno stressed that Andalucía is taking responsibility, contrasting it with other regions of Spain where resignations are rare. The dismissals form part of a broader reform strategy, including audits of all early cancer detection programmes, creation of a professional monitoring commission, reinforcement of oncology units, the hiring of 119 healthcare professionals, extended testing hours, and investment in new diagnostic facilities and artificial intelligence applications. All pending screening tests are scheduled to be completed by 30 November. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/moreno-anuncia-mas-ceses-una-auditoria-todos-los-cribados-cancer-refuerzo-las-unidades-oncologicas_6513888_0.html

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Minister Antonio Sanz temporarily assumes the duties of Health Minister: {Translation, summary}
– Following the resignation of Andalucian Health Minister Rocío Hernández amid the breast cancer screening crisis, President Juanma Moreno has temporarily transferred the competences of the Health Department to Antonio Sanz, Andalucian Minister of the Presidency. This arrangement, formalised in an extraordinary Official Bulletin of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA), makes Sanz responsible for the ordinary handling and management of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– Sources indicate that the transfer is provisional, with a final appointment expected next week, when Moreno may either designate a new minister or retain Sanz in the role permanently. {Sanz is a lawyer, not a doctor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Sanz}
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/antonio-sanz-asume-temporalmente-consejeria-salud-andaluza-tras-dimision-hernandez-por-crisis-los-cribados_6513851_0.html

SCAMS

New scam on WhatsApp– fraud ‘Vote for my son’ steals accounts to send fake messages and ask for money: {Translation}
– Cybersecurity experts have issued warnings about a new social engineering campaign circulating via WhatsApp, referred to as ‘Vote for My Child’, which uses a fake competition as a lure to deceive users, hijack their accounts, and send fraudulent messages and money requests to their contacts.
– Identified by cybersecurity firm Bitdefender on Meta’s instant messaging platform, this campaign does not rely on malware, but rather exploits the empathy and trust of potential victims to steal their accounts. It is reportedly spreading across Europe “very quickly”.
– Specifically, in the ‘Vote for My Child’ scam, malicious actors send messages from already compromised WhatsApp accounts, urging friends and family to vote for a child participating in a competition. Because the message appears to come from a known contact, the cybercriminals exploit the user’s trust, convincing them to click on the link to vote. Instead of accessing the alleged contest, users are directed to a website controlled by the scammers to cast their vote.
– During the voting process, users are asked for information such as their phone number and a six-digit WhatsApp verification code. Once this information is entered, the victims lose complete control of their accounts, which fall into the hands of the attackers. With control of these accounts, the cybercriminals then contact the stored contacts with fraudulent messages and requests for money, thereby perpetuating the scam. Bitdefender’s investigation identified 177 fraudulent domains and 554 unique URLs linked to this social engineering campaign.
– Experts further detailed that the scam remains active and is affecting “thousands of WhatsApp users across Europe”, particularly in Poland, Romania, and Germany, though cases have also been detected in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company emphasised how “particularly dangerous” these campaigns are, as they are designed to appeal to empathy and trust, preventing users from reasoning and making them victims. This effect is amplified by combining factors such as familiarity, with messages coming from known contacts, urgency to vote quickly, and the emotional appeal of helping a child. “Attackers manipulate victims into ignoring warning signs, so even users with digital knowledge can be deceived if trust and empathy outweigh caution,” Bitdefender explained. They also advise explaining these common scams in simple, easy-to-understand language to the most vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/ciberseguridad/noticia-estafa-whatsapp-vota-hijo-secuestra-cuentas-enviar-mensajes-fraudulentos-solicitudes-dinero-20251009110503.html

TRAVEL

”For 244 euros I’m going to Tenerife for a week”, long queues to book an Imserso trip in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Strong demand for subsidised Imserso holidays once again led to long queues outside the Fomentur travel agency in La Unión, Málaga, where pensioners gathered from as early as seven o’clock in the morning, two hours before opening. Retired couples and friends hoped to secure a week-long trip to destinations such as Tenerife, Benidorm or Barcelona for around 200 to 250 euros, a price many described as essential given their modest pensions.
– Despite their early arrival, many travellers complained that Andalucía is disadvantaged compared with other regions because bookings elsewhere in Spain begin days earlier, leaving fewer desirable destinations available by the time reservations open in the south. By early afternoon, most cultural trips had sold out and only a few places in Mallorca remained. The agency advised people to return on 10 October in case of cancellations, and offered alternative trips not part of the Imserso programme at slightly higher prices. Photo: Javier Albiñana. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/euros-semana-tenerife-viaje-imserso-colas-malaga_0_2004977192.html

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SPAIN

Red Eléctrica warns the Government and the CNMC of “abrupt” voltage variations in the electricity system: {Translation, summary}
– {Note: I have a voltage meter in my UPS power backup, next to my PC work station. In the past month I have seen many instances of strange incoming voltage readings, swinging between 235V to 249V for several minutes before re-stabalizing at 242V. -Ed.}
– Red Eléctrica, part of the Redeia group, has alerted Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico) and the National Commission on Markets and Competition (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, CNMC) to sudden voltage variations in the peninsular electricity system following the 28 April blackout, though still within established limits. The Ministry requested that the system operator take action and that the CNMC reinforce supervision to ensure all agents comply with operational obligations. On 7 October 2025, Red Eléctrica submitted a letter requesting urgent modifications to several electrical operation procedures to address these fluctuations, which it links to abrupt programme changes, particularly in renewable generation, and the response time of units providing dynamic voltage control. The CNMC promptly began processing temporary measures to stabilise the system, sending the draft resolution to the Electricity Advisory Council and publishing it for public comment over five working days. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/red-electrica-alerta-gobierno-cnmc-variaciones-bruscas-tension-sistema-electrico_6513661_0.html

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The Complutense University is taking action against Begoña Gómez despite the fact that the Prosecutor’s Office does not see profit in the software: {Translation, summary}
– The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has decided to join the criminal case against Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, over alleged misconduct during her time as director of the university’s Chair of Competitive Social Transformation. Gómez is accused of irregularly handling a software project financed with 265,000 euros from private companies Indra, Google and Telefónica.
– The program was meant to be freely transferred to UCM, yet Gómez registered it in her own name, along with three related domains, claiming it was to prevent copying. The software was never put into use, and prosecutors maintain she made no personal profit. Nevertheless, UCM’s legal team argues her actions could have caused economic damage to the institution and has agreed to act as an injured party. The case, led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, continues to explore whether Gómez misused her position and university resources. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/complutense-persona-perjudicada-posible-perjuicio-economico-causado-20251008131537-ntrc_amp.html

ANDALUCÍA

BREAKING NEWS– The Minister of Health of Andalusia, Rocío Hernández, resigns after failures in breast cancer screenings (among her other management such as on-going waiting lists and failed staff hiring efforts): {Translation, summary}
– Rocío Hernández {pic}, the Andalusian Health Minister, resigned on Wednesday evening amid a crisis caused by failures in the breast cancer early detection programme, which affected nearly 2,000 women.
– President Juanma Moreno announced her resignation in an urgent statement at 8:30 pm, apologising to those impacted. Moreno acknowledged Hernández’s lifetime dedication to healthcare and her management of the programme with honesty, despite errors. He emphasised that it was unacceptable that the affected women themselves had to alert authorities to the problem, and stressed that the administration would act decisively rather than assign blame.
– Hernández had previously refused to resign on 3 October, stating that resignation would have been “the easy option” and that her responsibility was to inform those affected and improve the programme. Moreno’s acceptance of her resignation marked a formal response to the crisis and signalled a commitment to address systemic issues within the healthcare system. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/dimite-consejera-salud-andalucia-rocio-hernandez-tras-los-fallos-los-cribados-por-cancer-mama_6513657_0.html

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Aemet launches a special warning for storm ‘Alice’, may leave “heavy and persistent rains” in Eastern Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a special warning for “very heavy and persistent rains” that are expected to begin late this year Wednesday, October 8 and will persist until at least Sunday.
– The first showers are expected in the east of Castilla-La Mancha and inland areas of the Valencian Community, while from the early hours of Thursday 9 they are expected to extend to coastal areas of Catalonia and the Valencian Community, and throughout the day to Ibiza and Formentera, Murcia, eastern half of Andalusia and south of Castilla-La Mancha. without ruling them out in other areas of Castilla-La Mancha, the interior of Catalonia and the Central system. These showers are expected to be accompanied by storms and reach strong intensity, even locally very strong. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/aemet-lanza-aviso-especial-alice-dana-dejara-20251007175844-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

This is what the weather will be like for the “Pilar long weekend” in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Pilar long weekend in Málaga will start with rain and end in sunshine. {In Andalucía, the Puente del Pilar refers to the long weekend that occurs when the 12th of October, known as Día de la Hispanidad (Day of the Spanish Nation), falls on a Sunday. To extend the holiday, the Andalusian government declared Monday, 13th October, as a public holiday, creating a long weekend from Saturday, 11th October, to Monday, 13th October. This adjustment allows residents to enjoy a three-day break, often used for short trips, family gatherings, or participating in local festivities. -Ed.} According to AEMET, Friday 10 October will be the wettest day, with a 95% chance of rain, temperatures between 20 and 24 degrees, and moderate south-easterly winds. From Saturday, conditions will improve notably, with mostly clear skies and mild temperatures of 18 to 25 degrees. Sunday 12 October, Spain’s National Day, will be completely sunny and stable, perfect for outdoor plans, with highs reaching 26 degrees. By Monday 13, skies will remain bright, though some clouds may appear later with a 30% chance of rain, while temperatures will rise to 27 degrees. Overall, the weekend promises a wet start followed by three bright, warm autumn days, ideal for enjoying outdoor leisure and local festivities once the showers pass. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/paraguas-gafas-sol-sera-tiempo-puente-pilar_0_2004970082.html

TORROX

The Movistar Team, hot favourite in the IV Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucía Femenina (Women’s Cycling Tour of Andalusia), starting and finishing in Torrox: {Translation, summary}
– The fourth Women’s Tour of Andalucía will take place this Saturday with a single-stage route starting and finishing in Torrox (Málaga). Covering 131.05 kilometres through the Axarquía, the mountainous course will include three climbs up the Portichuelo and visit towns such as Cómpeta, Sayalonga and Algarrobo. Twelve national and international teams will compete, with the Movistar Team, led by Spain’s champion Sara Martín, entering as the favourite. The team also features strong riders like Paula Patiño, Olivia Baril, Cat Ferguson, Claire Steels and Mareille Meijering. The 2025 edition aims to showcase not only elite women’s cycling but also the tourism and sporting potential of Málaga’s eastern coast. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/movistar-team-gran-favorito-iv-vuelta-ciclista-andalucia-femenina-salida-meta-torrox/202510081106063149374.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A wild duck located on the beach of Benajarafe, the first case of confirmed avian flu in the province: {Translation, summary}
– The first confirmed case of bird flu in Málaga province has been detected in a marbled teal found dead on Benajarafe beach last August. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the critically endangered wild duck carried the H5N1 strain, marking the province’s first recorded outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
– Vélez-Málaga’s Councillor for Health, Juan Fernández Olmo, said the bird was not captive but a migratory specimen that landed by chance, urging calm while maintaining vigilance. The animal was examined at the Centre for the Recovery of Wild Species (CREA), and no closures of public areas have been ordered. Authorities continue to monitor for additional cases, noting that earlier bird deaths in Málaga city’s Huelin Park were unrelated. Health officials advise avoiding contact with birds, not feeding them, washing hands after park visits, and keeping pets on leads away from droppings or carcasses to reduce infection risks. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/pato-salvaje-localizado-playa-benajarafe-primer-gripe-20251008141011-nt.html

EUROPE

Surveillance Money– The European Central Bank Accelerates The Digital Euro:
– The European Central Bank’s push for a digital euro has triggered growing criticism across Europe, with many seeing it as a profound loss of financial freedom rather than progress. Critics argue that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would give the ECB and governments unprecedented surveillance powers, allowing them to monitor, control, and even restrict private transactions.
– Unlike current electronic money, a digital euro would eliminate financial privacy, granting authorities direct access to every citizen’s account and spending history. European banks fear being side-lined, as citizens could shift deposits from commercial banks to risk-free central bank accounts, crippling private lending and concentrating financial power in the hands of technocrats.
– Observers warn that the system could enable limitless money creation, bypassing budgetary controls and fuelling inflation to finance government spending. While the ECB promises efficiency and stability, opponents call the project “monetary tyranny” that erodes independence, privacy, and market discipline. For many, the digital euro represents state control disguised as innovation. Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/surveillance-money-european-central-bank-accelerates-digital-euro & Video Link

UKRAINE WAR

“EU Banging That War Drum”– Von der Leyen declares that Europe is in a “hybrid war” and must “respond” to the Kremlin’s attacks: {Translation}
– The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, warned on Wednesday that Europe is in the midst of a “hybrid war” against Russia, as the latest incidents involving the Kremlin—referring to violations of airspace by Russian drones and fighter jets, such as MiG fighters in Estonia—cannot be considered isolated events: they are a structured and escalating strategy aimed at unsettling the public, testing the cohesion of the European Union, and undermining support for Ukraine.
– During her address to the European Parliament, Von der Leyen emphasised that, in response to such actions—which she likened to electoral manipulation, submarine cable sabotage {A Ukrainian is in police custody for this, no Russian involvement has been established. -Ed.}, or cyberattacks {Often Chinese, Korean or Iranian activities, not always Russian. -Ed.} targeting airports and logistics centres—Europe must not only respond but also prevent them, in order to halt the expansion of this offensive.
– “We must investigate every incident and not be timid in assigning responsibility. Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected,” urged the EU leader. “Planes have been blocked, fighter jets mobilised, and measures deployed to ensure the safety of our citizens. We stand with all affected member states. Together, we will maintain peace wherever it is threatened,” Von der Leyen added.
– The President of the European Commission also praised the joint response to Russian provocations, highlighting cooperation through NATO’s air surveillance system, which enabled Italian pilots to escort Russian aircraft out of Estonian airspace, as well as collaboration with Ukrainian experts who are sharing their conflict experience to help European countries better counter drone attacks. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/internacional/von-der-leyen-alerta-de-que-europa-esta-en-una-guerra-hibrida-y-debe-responder-a-los-ataques-del-kremlin.html

UK

The BritCard Digital ID PsyOp:
– The UK government’s plan to introduce a mandatory digital ID, dubbed the “BritCard,” has provoked fierce backlash as an authoritarian measure that threatens individual freedoms and privacy. Announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the scheme would make digital ID a requirement to work, access welfare, rent homes, or use banking services—effectively granting the state full control over economic participation. Critics argue that this move, justified under the guise of tackling illegal immigration, is a smokescreen for mass surveillance.
– The policy mirrors global digital identity initiatives promoted by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 16.9, backed by major tech and data firms such as Palantir, Accenture, and Oracle—companies with deep ties to governments and intelligence networks. Opponents warn that digital IDs would create a system of total data interoperability, linking personal, financial, and behavioural information in a single global database. For many Britons, the BritCard represents the erosion of civil liberties, government overreach, and a dangerous step toward a technocratic surveillance state where personal autonomy is replaced by digital control. Full article:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/britcard-digital-id-psyop

MIDDLE EAST

Israel intercepts another Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla and detains two Malaga residents:
– Three boats – Gaza Sunbirds, Alaaa Al-Najajr and Anas Al-Sharif – were intercepted by the Israeli army around 4.30am this Wednesday, 8 October. They were located about 220 kilometres off the coast of Gaza. At around 8am, the Thousand Madleens sailboats and the Conscience vessel were also intercepted 203 kilometres off the coast.
– This expedition, which carried around 100,000 euros worth of medicines, equipment and food destined for hospitals in Gaza, included two residents from the Malaga province – Elisabeth Di Luca and María Auxiliadora Plata Díaz. Both were aboard the Conscience. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/israel-intercepts-new-flotilla-support-gaza-with-20251008112437-nt.html

HEALTH

The Board announces that those affected by breast cancer screening will have their tests before December– Junta excuses defy logic: {Translation, summary}
– The Government of Andalucía is going to allocate 12 million euros to carry out those tests that have been pending for several months, or even a year. All of them will be completed before December. This is included in the emergency plan approved today by the Council of Government of the Junta to address delays in breast cancer screening.
– The pending tests concern women whose mammograms yielded ‘inconclusive’ results within the framework of the early breast cancer detection programme. These women had to be recalled for a new mammogram or an ultrasound to either confirm a cancer diagnosis or, on the contrary, reveal that the lesion was benign. However, these women not only did not receive their appointments until several months later, but during that time they were unaware that they had a potentially cancerous lesion.
– According to the Junta, the source of the error lies in the protocol of the early breast cancer detection programme. Apparently, there was no obligation to inform women with a probably benign lesion who still needed a second mammogram or ultrasound. According to the Junta’s spokesperson, Carolina España {pic}, that protocol will also be modified to ensure that this error does not occur again. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2025-10-08/la-junta-anuncia-que-las-afectadas-por-el-cribado-de-cancer-de-mama-tendran-sus-pruebas-antes-de-diciembre-7305684/

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The courts rule that nurses are competent to administer hyaluronic acid for cosmetic purposes: {Translation, summary}
– A Madrid court has acquitted two nurses accused of unauthorised practice for injecting hyaluronic acid for cosmetic purposes. The ruling clarifies that the substance is a medical device rather than a medicine, meaning its indication and administration fall within nursing competences. The General Council of Nursing celebrated the verdict as a major victory, supporting its long-held stance that dermoaesthetic nurses are qualified to perform such treatments. The court stressed that there is no law reserving this procedure for doctors and confirmed that nurses may independently prescribe, use and inject hyaluronic acid. Expert testimony backed this by defining the product as a medical device used intradermally. The ruling was hailed by the council’s president, Florentino Pérez Raya, as long-awaited recognition of nurses’ professional autonomy and skills, reaffirming that their aim is not to invade other fields but to provide safe, competent aesthetic care. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/asistencia/noticia-justicia-avala-enfermeras-son-competentes-administrar-acido-hialuronico-fines-esteticos-20251008133651.html

TECH

‘The end of the right to privacy in Europe’ – Signal and AfD warn of EU chat control as step towards total surveillance:
– Soon, the EU may have access to every photo, message and video on your phone or computer.
– Germany’s reversal on the EU’s controversial “chat control” proposal has triggered a wave of criticism across Europe, with encrypted messaging app Signal warning that it could spell the end of privacy in Europe. Signal, which threatened to withdraw from the EU entirely, described the plan as mass surveillance “under the guise of child protection,” warning that it would force automated scanning of every private message, image, and video– even those protected by end-to-end encryption.
– The Alternative for Germany (AfD) joined the outcry, calling the measure a “frontal attack on the fundamental rights of all citizens.” AfD’s digital policy spokesman Ruben Rupp said it would treat everyone as a suspect and urged Berlin to vote against “this surveillance madness.” Critics fear the system could eventually expand beyond child protection to censor political speech and punish dissent, placing the EU alongside authoritarian regimes in undermining digital freedom and personal privacy. Full article: https://rmx.news/article/the-end-of-the-right-to-privacy-in-europe-signal-and-afd-warn-of-eu-chat-control-as-step-towards-total-surveillance/

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Google Search AI Mode arrives in Spain: {Translation}
– Google’s AI Mode in Search arrived in Spain this Tuesday, available in Spanish, as part of a wider rollout covering new languages and countries. It offers users a new way to search, allowing more complex questions and the use of both voice and images. Google’s most advanced AI-assisted search experience enables users to delve deeper into any topic through follow-up questions and useful links to the web, with enhanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.
– AI Mode accepts different types of queries, including multi-part and follow-up questions, and is particularly useful for exploratory searches—those without a single direct answer—or for more complex tasks such as finding information, planning a trip, or understanding complicated instructions, according to Google’s press release. For example, users can now ask: “I want to understand the different methods of making coffee. Create a table comparing the differences in flavour, ease of use, and equipment needed.” They can then follow up with: “What is the ideal grind size for each method?”
– As the company explains, AI Mode uses a query decomposition technique, breaking the question into subtopics and launching multiple searches simultaneously. This allows Search to explore the web in greater depth. AI Mode is multimodal, meaning users can ask questions not only by typing but also using voice or images captured with the camera.
– Starting this Tuesday, AI Mode will appear as a new button on the Search results page and in the Google app for Android and iOS. This forms part of the latest expansion of the tool, which now reaches around 50 new countries and territories, including Spain, and adds 36 new languages, among them Spanish.
– {Note: AI is useful, but it makes errors– double check any critical information it provides before relying on it! -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/internet/noticia-modo-ia-busqueda-google-llega-espana-20251008000150.html

TRAVEL

Ryanair raises the stakes and announces a third cut of 1.2 million seats in Spain, but more flights to Malaga: {Translation}
– Ryanair continues to escalate its stance. The Irish airline has just announced a new cut of 1.2 million seats in Spain for the summer of 2026. The reason? The “high fees” that Aena charges at regional airports. This would be the third reduction in less than a year. In total, 3 million seats have now been cut in Spain, as these 1.2 million seats add to the 800,000 removed last summer at these airports and the one million eliminated for this winter season. This new ‘exit’ will also result in the complete cancellation of flights to or from Asturias Airport.
– However, the company will increase the number of seats offered by 600,000 at other major airports in the country, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, and Málaga.
– Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary stated at a press conference that the company continues to plan growth in Spain but not at regional airports due to the economic policies of the Government and Aena regarding these facilities.
– The airline’s dispute with Aena will leave a significant gap in Spanish airports. Aside from the chaos caused by hundreds of stranded routes, prices could rise by up to 20% at affected airports due to limited supply and unmet demand.
– According to data comparison platform Casino.org, Valladolid Airport will be the most affected in Spain. Here, the cost of basic tickets is expected to increase by around 18%, which translates to an average rise of about 5 euros per person per trip. It is also the airport with the highest risk of such an increase, with a 70% probability of price hikes. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/economia/empresas/ryanair-eleva-el-tono-y-anuncia-un-tercer-recorte-de-12-millones-de-plazas-en-espana.html

SPORTS

Football News- Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, says report:
– Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400 million.
– Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18 million annually, and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175 million to his fortune. Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United in 2023 had already made him the highest-paid player in football history, with an annual salary of 177 million pounds ($237.52 million), plus bonuses and a reported 15% share in his Saudi Arabia club.
– Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has earned more than $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career.
– Ronaldo’s billionaire status places him among a rare group of athletes that includes basketball greats Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and LeBron James, golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Roger Federer.
– Ronaldo suggested he is not considering retirement any time soon. “I still have a passion for this,” he said at the Portugal Football Globes gala on Tuesday. “My family says it’s time to quit and they ask me why I want to score 1000 goals if I’ve already scored 900-something. But I don’t think that way inside.
“I’m still producing good things, I’m helping my club and the national team. Why not continue? I am sure that when I finish I will leave full because I gave everything of myself. I know I don’t have many years left to play, but the few I have left, I have to enjoy them to the fullest.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/ronaldo-becomes-footballs-first-billionaire-says-report-2025-10-08/

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DigameXtra No. 3104 Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

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VII Motor Fair 2025- Vélez-Málaga: Fri-Mon, 10-13 Oct
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Feria De La Mula (Mule) 2025- Arenas (Málaga):
Fri-Sun, 10-12 Oct
Other towns have a “Running of the Bulls”. We have our own tradition– “The Release of the Cows” on Sat, 11 Oct, from 12 noon.
The municipality of Arenas is decked out to celebrate this unique fair, where a wide variety of activities centered around mules can be found, such as exhibitions, blacksmithing, loading competitions, threshing, the art of herding, and the traditional mule, donkey, and horse races.
There are also performances by verdiales groups, dance groups, flamenco singing, and a tasting of “migas arrieras” (muleteers’ breadcrumbs) washed down with Arenas wine. The festival concludes with the election of an honorary muleteer. Video Link

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CAP Flamenco Schedule: Oct-Nov 2025
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Junta de Andalucia sponsored flamenco events across the region.
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Nerja Argentino Tango Show- La Porteña Tango Nights:
Wed, 15 Oct, 8pm, €20
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
La Porteña returns with a modern and renewed show that intertwines music and dance. A show that invites us to walk the path that traces the history of a music that was born in the suburbs and ports of the Río de la Plata and transcended the world by its own force. The poetry of Buenos Aires, tangos, waltzes, milongas, candombes, and old country tangos are adorned with this quintessentially Argentine dance that captivates the world and beautiful choreographies created by a dance group with two dance partners, luxurious costumes, and colourful audiovisuals, generating a unique and engaging staging.
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ANDALUCÍA

The Aemet issues a special warning– a cold drop is coming that will bring “very heavy rain” to the Mediterranean area starting on Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– Aemet has named the first major DANA of the season, Alice, which will affect parts of eastern Andalucía from Thursday 8 October. The storm is expected to bring heavy and persistent rainfall, with the potential for localised flooding in low-lying areas, streams, and ravines. Rain will spread from the east and northeast, carried by humid winds, and will continue through Friday and the weekend, though intensity may decrease gradually. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid risky areas, and take precautions against sudden flooding.
– This DANA marks a historic first in Spain, as it is the first severe non-traditional storm to receive a personalised name under a new regional agreement between Spain, Portugal, and several other European countries. Andalucía’s authorities and residents should remain alert, particularly in vulnerable areas, as Alice’s exact trajectory remains uncertain. Source, Spanish:
https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/aemet-emite-un-aviso-especial-llega-una-dana-que-dejara-lluvias-muy-fuertes-area-mediterranea-desde-miercoles_6513079_0.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Nordic organised crime is now exploding on the Costa del Sol: {Translation, summary}
– The Costa del Sol is facing a new wave of violence marked by the growing influence of Nordic criminal networks. The recent daylight shooting of Swedish rapper Hamko in Marbella has exposed how gangs from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries now play a leading role in the region’s underworld.
– These groups, already notorious for their brutal turf wars in northern Europe, are using southern Spain as both a refuge and a battlefield– a place to relax, launder money and quietly eliminate rivals. Police investigations reveal that Nordic gangs coexist with British and Turkish groups, each specialising in logistics, trafficking or financial operations. The shootings in Marbella, Fuengirola and Estepona reflect a shared pattern: swift, professional attacks carried out by hitmen who do not reside in Spain and vanish immediately after.
– Police unions warn that while this international crime ecosystem expands, local resources remain stagnant. Beneath the glamour of beaches and luxury villas, today’s Costa del Sol is increasingly shaped by Nordic mafias whose reach extends far beyond Scandinavia. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/crimen-organizado-nordico-costa-del-sol_0_2004961924.html

NERJA

Nerja will set up a network of viewpoints and regulate parking in the Maro Cliffs area: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Town Council has approved a 547,500-euro project to enhance the Acantilados de Maro–Cerro Gordo Natural Area, one of the Mediterranean’s most important marine–terrestrial ecosystems. Financed entirely through the EU’s NextGenerationEU funds under the Sustainable Nerja plan, the initiative seeks to regulate access, improve parking and visitor safety, and promote sustainable tourism.
– It includes the creation of panoramic viewpoints along the old N-340 road, new public transport stops, reorganised parking areas, and recreational zones equipped with benches, signs, and waste containers. Safety barriers and bollards will also be installed to separate pedestrian spaces from vehicles and prevent falls near the cliffs.
– Mayor José Alberto Armijo highlighted that the project combines environmental protection with improved visitor access and comfort. Supported by regional and national authorities, the plan represents a key step towards sustainable tourism management and landscape conservation in this protected coastal area. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nerja-habilitara-red-miradores-regulara-aparcamientos-paraje-20251006231719-nt_amp.html

CÓMPETA

Social Security Consultations In Cómpeta: Tues, 14 Oct
9am-1:30pm
Would you like to know how long you have left until retirement?
Do you have questions about how to apply for birth benefits?
On October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Social Security team will be in our municipality to answer questions in person. During the day, you can get help with procedures related to pensions, general information, birth grants, European Health Insurance Cards, and other administrative procedures.
You must make an appointment in advance at the Town Hall, as no appointments will be made without prior notice. Source, Spanish: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/222/-/la-administracion-cerca-de-ti

MIJAS

Mijas is looking for volunteers for the Great Bancosol Food Collection in November: {Translation, summary}
– Mijas Town Council is calling for volunteers to join the Great Food Collection organised by Bancosol on 7 and 8 November. Around twenty supermarkets in Mijas will host the campaign, with volunteers needed for morning and afternoon shifts to inform customers and gather donations at the tills. Bancosol’s president described the event as Málaga’s “festival of solidarity”, aiming to raise over €600,000 this year. Volunteers are crucial to helping reach that goal and ensuring continued aid to local families. Those wishing to participate should call 621307292 in Mijas, or register in Fuengirola via recintoferial@fuengirola.org or call 952179579. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/mijas-busca-voluntarios-gran-recogida_0_2004962073.html

EUROPE

Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis, went thru 4 PMs in under one year:
– French President Emmanuel Macron is running out of wiggle room. The abrupt resignation of his prime minister Monday — Macron’s fourth in more than a year of almost ceaseless political upheaval — puts the French leader in a bind.
– Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has urged President Emmanuel Macron {pic} to call an early presidential election, citing ongoing political instability following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s third prime minister this year. Philippe suggested Macron wait until the 2026 budget is passed before resigning, warning that staying in office until 2027 would harm France.
– Another former prime minister, Gabriel Attal, also criticised Macron’s leadership, saying many no longer understand his decisions. The crisis stems from Macron dissolving the lower house in June 2024, resulting in a hung parliament where no coalition — centrist, left-wing, or far-right — holds a workable majority. Successive prime ministers have failed to govern effectively amid rising rivalries ahead of the 2027 election.
– Philippe intends to run in the next presidential race, with polls suggesting a potential runoff against a far-right National Rally candidate. Should Macron resign, the Senate President would temporarily assume power, triggering a new presidential election within 20 to 50 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/former-french-pm-says-macron-should-resign-amid-deepening-political-crisis
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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis’ party wins Czech parliamentary election:
– Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis has won parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, although his populist ANO party fell short of an overall majority. ANO received just under 35% of the vote, earning them 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house – up from 72 seats four years ago, according to preliminary results.
– Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, is expected to be invited to lead talks on forming a new coalition. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62qezmr92lo

HEALTH

The government approves limited medicinal use of cannabis by decree: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree authorising the medical use of cannabis-based medicines, marking a historic step in national health policy. The regulation, promoted by Health Minister Mónica García, allows their prescription only to patients whose conditions —such as chronic pain, severe epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis— are unresponsive to conventional treatments.
– Strict controls will apply, including a registry managed by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products and a defined composition of THC and CBD, with higher taxation for products exceeding 0.2% THC. Doctors and hospital pharmacies will oversee dosage, efficacy, and potential side effects to prevent addiction or misuse. Although cannabis remains internationally controlled, the decree cites scientific studies supporting its therapeutic potential. The measure, effective immediately, empowers regional authorities to manage distribution, even through remote-delivery access for patients facing geographical or mobility barriers, and represents a landmark move towards more personalised, evidence-based healthcare in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/gobierno-aprueba-uso-cannabis-medicamentos-traves-real-20251007121434-ntrc_amp.html

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The Amama association assures that there are “several women already dead due to delays” in breast cancer screening: {Translation, summary}
– The president of the Amama Association, Ángela Claverol, has denounced fatal delays in Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme, revealing that several women have already died after waiting for follow-up tests following inconclusive mammograms. She criticised the Andalusian Government for its lack of empathy and demanded the immediate hiring of more radiologists.
– Amama has confirmed plans for a collective legal complaint, while the association continues to receive desperate families and cases of women paying privately to avoid delays. Izquierda Unida has separately filed a complaint with the State Attorney General, alleging systemic negligence in the health service’s management. The document accuses three former health ministers of possible crimes including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and failure to provide medical services. It argues that administrative inaction in reviewing inconclusive results caused preventable deaths and violated the legal duty of care, eroding public trust in Andalucía’s healthcare institutions. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-asociacion-amama-asegura-hay-varias-mujeres-muertas-ya-retrasos-cribado-cancer-mama-20251007095704.html

TECH

Klopatra, a new banking Trojan that has already affected a thousand users in Spain: {Translation, summary}
– A new Android malware named Klopatra is targeting users in Spain and Italy, spreading through fake IPTV apps that promise free football and sports streams. Once installed, it can secretly access the phone, record passwords, and make unauthorised bank transfers while users sleep. Over 3,000 devices have already been infected.
– Experts warn that Klopatra’s advanced protection tools make it extremely difficult to detect, representing a new stage in mobile cybercrime. Users most at risk are those who download apps from unofficial websites or enable installation from unknown sources. To stay safe, they should only use trusted stores, review app permissions, and keep phones updated. Banks also urge customers to activate transaction alerts to catch fraud early. Klopatra’s rise shows that everyday entertainment apps can now hide highly dangerous financial malware. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/tecnologia/klopatra-nuevo-troyano-bancario-afectado-espana_0_2004962279.html

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DigameXtra No. 3103 Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

On October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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There will be three concerts: María Peláe will perform on 9 October; Javier Medina on 11 October; and Camela on 12 October. All concerts will begin at 11pm and admission is free.
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AXARQUÍA

Work is progressing to increase the use of reclaimed water in the Axarquía: {Translation, summary}
– Regenerated water remains essential for subtropical agriculture in the Axarquía, especially mango and avocado crops, despite a recent hydrological recovery that ended a five-year drought. Current infrastructure, however, cannot serve all 6,600 hectares of crops within the 140-metre contour of Plan Guaro.
– To address this, the Junta de Andalucía is investing €17.6 million in two new storage basins, with capacities of 100,000 and 150,000 cubic metres, connected to irrigation networks via pipelines. The two new storage basins are located as follows:
*Arroyo Capitán area, Cerro de la Encina – capacity of 100,000 cubic metres.
* Benajarafe area – capacity of 150,000 cubic metres.
– These basins are on the right bank of the Vélez River, within the territory covered by the Plan Guaro irrigation scheme in the Axarquía region. They are connected to the local irrigation networks via pipelines of 1.5 km and 2.2 km.
– The project, led by over 2,000 farmers through the Junta Central de Usuarios del Sur del Guaro and executed by Tragsa, aims to increase water availability for summer irrigation, addressing limitations at treatment plants in Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga and Peñón del Cuervo. The left bank of Plan Guaro still lacks access, with a proposed 20-kilometre pipeline requiring an estimated €30 million. The new basins are expected to be operational by early 2026, enhancing strategic water management for the region. Full article: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/avanzan-obras-aguas-regeneradas-axarquia-20251001165651-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Volunteers find the first nest of Asian hornets in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– A large nest of Asian hornets, the first found in Málaga province, has been discovered, reported, and will soon be removed by specialists. The alarm was first raised in summer by biologist Eduardo Sáez after sighting the invasive species near his home. Local residents, beekeepers and environmental agents then carried out extensive searches, culminating in the discovery of the nest hidden ten metres up a pine tree in Alhaurín de la Torre.
– The removal will be conducted by municipal pest control teams with guidance from Galician experts. Volunteers located the nest by tracking hornets’ flight paths from meat baits, even though the search was complicated by access problems on private plots, where permission from landowners was needed. Experts believe it was found in time to prevent queens from dispersing and forming new colonies. Beekeepers, most affected by the species, expressed great relief, hoping the case will mirror Los Barrios, where Andalucía’s first nest was eliminated. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/gran-malaga/voluntarios-encuentran-primer-nido-avispas-velutinas-malaga-20251006115709-nt_amp.html

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DGT’s new intensive control campaign that could cost you a fine from today: {Translation, summary}
– {I can’t count how many times I have been almost run over by clowns on their phone while driving, obliviously blowing thru red lights and crosswalks at the bus station. -Ed.}
– From today until 12 October, Málaga will participate in a national traffic safety campaign targeting driver distractions, coordinated by the DGT with the Civil Guard and local police. Roadside checks and 245 traffic cameras will monitor drivers, especially for mobile phone use at the wheel.
– The campaign, part of the European Operation Focus on the Road, will also involve volunteers from the Federation of People with Spinal Cord Injuries (ASPAYM), who will accompany officers in Málaga to raise awareness of the dangers of risky driving and to show the real consequences of road accidents. Studies by the DGT and European Road Safety Observatory reveal that around a quarter of Spanish drivers read messages or check social media while driving, with nearly one-third using phones without hands-free devices. Authorities warn that such distractions greatly increase reaction times and the likelihood of accidents. Full article: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/trafico-nueva-campana-intensiva-control-dgt-multas-movil-20251006132411-nt_amp.html

MALAGA CITY

It’s Not Just In The UK– Malaga puts 2 priests on trial for “hateful” social media posts, prosecutor asks 3 years in prison!: {Translation, summary}
– In the case, which is now awaiting judgment, the Association of Muslims against Islamophobia has also joined as a private prosecutor, being the organisation that filed the initial complaint. The trial took place in a courtroom packed with around fifty people who gathered in support of the two investigated clergymen, Father Custodio Ballester and priest Jesús Calvo.
– In its statement, the Public Prosecutor’s Office referred to a series of comments made by Ballester, published on the website Alerta Digital, and then spread in social media posts, who allegedly described the Muslim population as a “predatory stain” and “termites” during an appearance in a digital media outlet and in a streaming programme about jihadism, and asserted that “dialogue with Islam is impossible,” according to EFE.
– Father Ballester defended himself in court, arguing that when he used those terms, he was referring to radical jihadism. “I was not talking about all Muslims in the world,” he clarified. He considered that the legal proceedings were an attempt to punish freedom of expression: “They are asking for three years in prison — no one has been assaulted, I only spoke, and my statements have never been discriminatory or hateful.”
– The second clergyman, according to the accusation, also allegedly incited hatred by using expressions such as “invading refugees,” claiming they “complicate coexistence,” or suggesting that there was an attempt “to wipe out the white race by filling us with rubbish.” However, the accused priest stated that the articles containing those expressions — which he admitted were his words — had not been written by him but were drawn from telephone conversations. Likewise, Father Calvo said his intention had never been to offend anyone. “I have only wanted to condemn what is illegal; I have spoken against false immigration,” he emphasised in his right to the final word.
– Regarding the director of the digital media outlet Alerta Digital, who faces the most severe requested sentence, the prosecutor argued that the website “displays a clear and consistent editorial line whose central message is to portray immigration, especially from Africa, into Europe in general and Spain in particular, as an invasion aimed at destroying the European people.”
– To that end, the accusation continued, the publication identified refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants — especially Muslims — “as criminals or potential offenders, parasites of the system and unworthy of residing in Europe.” It was further alleged that the intention behind such content was “to sow a sense of insecurity that would foster animosity and hostility towards this group,” using various strategies to achieve that goal.
– These accusations were categorically denied by the director, who stated that the articles cited in the case represented only a very small fraction of the millions published and that they were never intended to attack Muslims. “They were reports on current events, with political criticism and free thought,” he stressed.
– In an unprecedented gesture, more than a hundred magistrates, judges and jurists have signed and delivered to the court a public manifesto in defence of the priest Custodio Ballester Bielsa– “They are part of the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression, protected by European jurisprudence”
Added to this wave of support is the action of the Christian Lawyers association, which has presented to the Prosecutor’s Office more than 30,000 signatures of citizens protesting against what they consider a judicial outrage against the Father Custos and the director of AD, Armando Robles.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/fiscalia-malaga-pide-tres-anos-carcel-dos-20251001193040-nt_amp.html
Additional ref: https://www.alertadigital.com/2025/10/05/mas-de-100-juristas-se-solidarizan-con-las-opiniones-del-padre-custodio-sobre-el-islamismo-se-enmarcan-en-el-ejercicio-legitimo-de-la-libertad-de-expresion-amparada-por-la-jurisprudencia-europea/

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Goodbye to horse-drawn carriages– Another step towards making Malaga just another “generic” European city: {Translation, summary}
– The Málaga Town Council has officially ended horse-drawn carriage tourism in the city, bringing forward the closure initially planned for 2035. Mayor Francisco De la Torre cited animal welfare and safety as the primary reason, while highlighting that Málaga now offers many sustainable ways to explore the city, with walking the preferred option. The decision affects 25 remaining licences, whose holders have each received €125,380.48 in compensation, continuing a process that has already reimbursed 30 licences since 2016, totaling over €4 million. The fate of the horses remains uncertain; they may be sold, transferred to other cities, or in some cases sent to slaughter. Coachmen may still use their animals and carriages for private events if properly insured. The city has also removed reserved carriage parking in central areas, replacing some with motorcycle spaces. After this measure, horse-drawn carriages operate only in Marbella, Mijas and Fuengirola.
– Owners say that the sale of some of these horses is unfeasible and they cannot assume the cost of maintaining them– “They talk about animal welfare but they send them to the slaughterhouse”. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/adios-coches-caballos-malaga-20251006094835-nt_amp.html

TORROX

Torrox Water– Are late night pressure cuts back?:
– I have gotten reports from several readers that in Torrox & Torrox Costa the water pressure at the tap gets cut to about 25% after 11pm, and returns to normal by 7am. Personally, I now find the late night water pressure too low to take an evening shower, it just dribbles out of the showerhead! The town is supposed to announce any such actions, but I couldn’t find any info. If anyone has a link to a water pressure cut announcement, please send it in. -Ed.

EUROPE

EU’s von der Leyen confronts new no-confidence challenges:
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced bids to remove her for the second time in three months when hard-right and left groups in the European Parliament presented no-confidence motions on Monday.
– Although the motions of censure have almost no chance of reaching the two-thirds majority required to unseat von der Leyen in votes on Thursday, they could expose more general disquiet over her leadership and destabilise the EU assembly, whose backing is required to pass legislation.
– The two censure motions differ, the right’s complaining about “misguided” green policies and a failure to address illegal migration, while the left’s highlights the EU’s inaction over Gaza.
– However, both sides agree that von der Leyen accepted an unbalanced tariff deal with the United States and that the Commission’s proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal is a threat to farmers and the environment. {The EU-Mercosur trade deal is a comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is one of the largest free trade agreements negotiated by the EU and is intended to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two regions.} Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/eus-von-der-leyen-confronts-fresh-no-confidence-challenges-2025-10-06/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Medvedev stops Davidovich in Shanghai and complicates his ATP Finals chances: {Translation, summary}
– Alejandro Davidovich has once again stumbled at the same hurdle on his way to the ATP Finals in Turin. The Malaga native was eliminated on Monday from the Shanghai Masters 1000 after losing 6-3, 7-6(5) to Daniil Medvedev, just eight days after the Russian also knocked him out in the round of 16 at the Beijing Open 500.
– The result leaves the Spanish tennis player in sixteenth position in the Race 2025, 1,230 points behind Lorenzo Musetti, who currently occupies eighth place, the last provisional qualifying spot for the Masters event. The Italian is still in contention in the Chinese tournament, which could increase the gap in the rankings. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/medvedev-frena-davidovich-shanghai-complica-opciones-estar-atp-finals/202510061733403148586.html

GASTRONOMIA

Using Ants To Make Yogurt: {Translation, summary}
– A traditional yogurt recipe from the Balkans and Turkey using ants has been revived in a Danish study, highlighting how insects can drive fermentation. Researchers found that wood ants carry lactic and acetic bacteria, while their formic acid and enzymes aid milk coagulation and flavour development.
– The study revealed that only live ants produce the appropriate microbial community for yogurt, though safety concerns exist due to potential parasites and harmful bacteria. The team explored the method by placing four ants in warm milk in an anthill overnight, producing a slightly acidic, herbal-tasting, early-stage yogurt. Co-author Sevgi Mutlu Sirakova’s village in Bulgaria provided insight into the traditional practice. To demonstrate modern culinary applications, researchers partnered with Copenhagen’s two-Michelin-star restaurant Alchemist, creating innovative dishes such as ant-shaped ice cream sandwiches, subtly spiced cheeses, and clarified milk cocktails, all inspired by the ant-based yogurt. This work combines traditional knowledge, microbial science, and contemporary gastronomy. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-hormigas-pueden-utilizarse-hacer-yogur-20251003174923.html

CONSUMER INFO

Putting a security alarm sticker at home without having contracted the service can be very expensive– The law provides for heavy penalties and even jail time for misleading advertising: {Translation, summary}
– Homeowners in Spain sometimes display the logos and emblems of professional security companies without having contracted any service, aiming to deter burglars or squatters. However, this practice is illegal under Law 5/2014 on Private Security, which forbids simulating private security services without authorisation. Article 44 of the Trademark Law imposes a minimum compensation of €600 per day for misuse of a registered trademark. Article 274 of the Penal Code classifies unauthorised use of official signs as a crime, punishable with fines or up to three years’ imprisonment. Misleading signage may also constitute unfair competition, potentially carrying six months to two years in prison.
– Authorities warn that displaying security logos without a contract can result in civil, financial, and criminal penalties. To avoid these risks, homeowners should only use emblems for services they have legitimately contracted, as unauthorised use can be far costlier than hiring professional security. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/multas-pegatina-alarma-seguridad-casa-20251004201139-nt_amp.html

FINANCIAL

Ten towns less than an hour away from Malaga where you can buy an affordable home: {Translation, summary}
– House prices in Málaga city average €332,900, pushing many buyers to seek more affordable towns nearby. Twelve municipalities in the province have lower prices, ten within an hour’s drive.
Alameda is the cheapest, at €1,025/m² (€81,961 for 80 m²) but 57 minutes from Málaga.
Antequera follows at €1,780/m² (€142,374, 48 minutes). Alhaurín El Grande at €2,166/m² (€173,300, 37 minutes).
Coín offers €2,262/m² (€180,922, 44 minutes).
Alhaurín de la Torre is €2,952/m² (€236,184, 33 minutes).
Coastal towns Torrox and Algarrobo are €3,191 and €3,192/m², 52 and 48 minutes away.
Vélez-Málaga at €3,227/m² (47 minutes).
Towns under 30 minutes are costlier: Torremolinos €3,971/m² and Rincón de la Victoria €4,032/m². Benalmádena and Fuengirola follow at €4,318/m² and €4,949/m². For those prioritising price over proximity, Manilva (€3,290/m²) and Ronda (€1,514/m²) are attractive, though 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 23 minutes from Málaga, respectively. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/vivienda-en-malaga/2025/10/06/diez-pueblos-vivir-1-hora-malaga-casa-comprar-barata-122325535.html

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Bitcoin hits new all-time record high:
– Bitcoin rose as high as $125,835.92 (≈ €107,439.00) after climbing above $125,000 for the first time on Sunday. It was last up 2.02% at $125,253.63 on Monday, on course for the second straight session of gains. It has risen more than 33% this year.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/bitcoin-hovers-near-all-time-high-2025-10-06/

OTHER

The last Spaniards in the Palestine Aid flotilla leave Israel, except for the one detained for biting a female official: {Translation, summary}
– Twenty-seven Spaniards from the Global Sumud Flotilla have departed Israel for Spain, following their detention while attempting to reach the Gaza Strip. One Spanish activist remains in custody until Wednesday after allegedly biting a prison officer at Ktziot during a medical check. Israeli authorities reported the incident, confirming minor injuries to the officer. Initially, 49 Spaniards were aboard the flotilla; 21 had already returned to Spain on Sunday after deportation. The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, had stated that the remaining detainees would return as planned. The Global Sumud Flotilla confirmed that the plane carrying these Spaniards, along with other nationals, is now in Athens and is expected to arrive at Madrid’s Barajas Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ultimos-espanoles-flotilla-abandonan-israel-detenida-dar-mordisco-funcionaria-20251006163150.html

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The new flotilla, with seven Spaniards on board, is now 350 kilometres from Gaza: {Translation}
– The Freedom Flotilla, with seven Spaniards on board and sailing for more than a week towards the Gaza Strip, is now approximately 190 nautical miles (around 350 kilometres) from the Palestinian enclave’s coast, in a new challenge to the blockade maintained by Israel, which last week led to the interception of another group of around 40 ships.
– This new flotilla consists of eight sailing vessels that departed on 27 September from Catania, and the Conscience, a ship previously attacked in early May in international waters off Malta. After undergoing repairs, it set sail from Otranto port on 30 September. The tracking platform activated by this campaign places all the vessels north of Egypt, near the city of Alexandria. Sources from the organisation consulted by Europa Press indicate that, at the current pace, they could reach the considered risk zone in two to three days.
– Israeli authorities have warned that they will halt any attempt to enter an “active combat zone” and will detain all crew aiming to reach Gaza, as they did last week with more than 400 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. In fact, José Lozano Maneiro, a member of the Rumbo a Gaza initiative on board the Conscience, reported seeing several Israeli surveillance drones above the ships on Saturday. “They have us perfectly located,” he said. The vessel carries 82 participants and ten crew, including 21 journalists and 21 medical personnel, alongside food and medicines. Lozano believes the flotilla will also likely be intercepted, and drills are underway to prepare for boarding, to demonstrate they are “peaceful” and to avoid giving Israel any excuse for violence.
– Meanwhile, Rumbo a Gaza denied claims by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares that the Ministry had no record of Spaniards on board, stating that an email sent on 30 September listed all passengers and their passports. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-nueva-flotilla-siete-espanoles-bordo-encuentra-ya-350-kilometros-gaza-20251006143616.html

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Ryanair launches nine new winter routes at Malaga Airport
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/ryanair-launches-nine-routes-this-winter-malaga-20251002144642-nt.html
– Malaga province is home to the poorest municipality in whole of Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benamargosa-the-poorest-municipality-spain-20251002072115-nt.html
– Hunter’s Moon: this the best time to see October’s full moon in the night sky in Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/hunters-moon-when-and-where-supermoon-20251006115122-nt.html
– More than 4,000 protesters march on Malaga to demand ‘peace and justice’ for Palestine and release of aid flotilla activists
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/more-than-4000-people-malaga-demand-peace-20251006074004-nt.html
– Largest ‘supercave’ in southern Iberian Peninsula uncovered in Malaga’s Sierra de las Nieves range {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-largest-super-cave-the-south-the-20251006073915-nt.html

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