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Phoenix Events
Trips
November
-18th – Trip to Mijas, Las Lagunas a new supermarket Food & Co. Selling Tesco products. €15p
-27th – Black Friday La Canada, Marbella. €15 pp includes drivers tip
December
-3rd – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip Christmas shopping (Thursday)
-8th – Mrs Miggins Christmas Sale of Christmas Cakes, mince pies, pastries, etc Orders taken now
-15th – Our donation of Christmas Gifts of toys for local children to La Cruz Roja – Please donate if you can, unwrapped gifts please. Thank you
January
-8th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip
-22nd – La Canada & Iceland €15pp
-We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 – 2pm and bookings and payment may be made from 12.15 onwards.
-We are also collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis, so if you can add a couple of items to your weekly shop and bring it down to us, it would be very much appreciated. They really need baby food, nappies and foodstuffs such as rice, flour and pasta.
-We are selling off all our books and DVDs at 4 for €1. Our books are languishing and crying out to be read. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday from 12 noon until 2pm.
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Potter’s Bar- Nerja: Saturday 2pm. Please join us on our lovely terrace for a great bbq and live music from Paul Locky. Bookings essential, Tel: 685 435 767. 10€ per person. (Weather permitting).

Casita Griega – Torrox Costa: NEW WINTER HOURS, Lunch & Dinner
Our new opening times- Thursday thru Sunday, 13.00-15.00 and 18.00-22.00. This is for all winter 2020-2021 until Semana Santa, in April. Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo.

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

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor leveling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Inmobiliaria:
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental in Torre del Mar!
Apartment Sierra 1 in Torre del Mar is available for long term rent this winter.
Available from beginning of November 2020 until end of April 2021. Can be rented for 3 to 6 months. Price per month is €700 per month plus electricity usage. Price includes internet and secure parking.
This lovely apartment has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large secure garden. Located near the hospital, within walking distance to the beach and El Ingenio shopping centre. A car is not necessary. Normally fully booked.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Sierra 1
Not exactly what you are looking for. Thinking of renting out your property?
Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

For Sale: Serpentine bedroom couch, button back Victorian castors. shell pink “shot silk”. €250
Bill, Alcaucin area,
email: wfcleaver AT gmail d0t com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Blue glazed 30cm pot and Saucer and metal stand (in need of painting) €15
-Lot of assorted decorative pots – ideal for Christmas plants €15
-2 folding reclining high backed chairs – used condition plus folding wooden table all for only 40€
Avis-Algarrobo Costa – can meet anywhere on the coast
call +44 7881 554446
e mail: avis dot clay at hotmail dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Shower screen 101X180. With 3 sliding opaque doors. Pabano Madel Sur make. White colour with surround 30€
-In set wash basin and tap with white/ cream/ grey marble surround already cut for the basin to sit in 53 x 45 at the widest part of the marble surround. It was working before removal last week. 25€
-Wash basin and pedestal with tap, waste and some fittings 56×46 It was working before removal last week 25€
All are at Torrox Costa
judyannspain@yahoo. com

Wanted: House rental. Hello, I am looking for a flat or house to rent for the whole year, with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms, in Torrox Costa, from El Morche to Conejito. Contact Silvia, El Morche:
silviacaminante@gmail.com or 666-782 766. Thank you!

News & Articles

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Police make 32 arrests in Madrid, after second night of disturbances across Spain: Violent demonstrators have taken to the streets this weekend in cities including Barcelona, Bilbao and Málaga to protest coronavirus restrictions such as the nighttime curfew
The demonstrators in Madrid set fire to trash containers in the capital’s Gran Vía boulevard as well as damaging store fronts and other commercial premises – in particular banks – in the area.
In the northern city of Bilbao there were four arrests at similar protests. In Vitoria, there were acts of vandalism in the center of the city while in San Sebastián demonstrators also set fire to trash containers. The central government delegate in La Rioja reported that seven National Police officers were injured after serious incidents in the city of Logroño, with at least six people arrested. In Málaga there was also damage caused by protestors and fires were set. Four people were arrested and an officer was injured in Santander, where 50 people demonstrated against the restrictions in the central Ayuntamiento square.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has spoken out against the violence and called the “violent and irrational” behavior “intolerable,” and perpetrated by violent minority groups. Full story:
https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-11-01/police-make-32-arrests-in-madrid-after-second-night-of-disturbances-across-spain.html

Region of Murcia registers 12 covid deaths in 24 hours: New figures, published on Sunday, November 1, show that of the 708 new cases in the Region of Murcia, 211 have been detected in the municipality of Murcia and 64 in Cartagena with 12 people tragically losing their lives. Of the 12 covid deaths registered, six were men and the other six were women. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/01/region-of-murcia-registers-12-covid-deaths-in-24-hours/

Covid-19: Europe Update
-Portugal announces restrictions. Portugal’s measures cover 70% of the country. People will be required to stay at home except for work, school or essential errands. The new measures will apply to 121 communes out of 308 in the country. The measures encompass both Lisbon and Porto. People in those areas are being told to stay at home and work remotely where possible. Shops must close by 22:00.
-Slovakia has announced it is testing everyone over the age of 10 to try and stop the spread of the disease there. The project to test four million people in the country, where infections have soared, is expected to last over two weekends.
-Greece has announced a partial lockdown, with restaurants and other leisure activities closed in major Greek cities from Tuesday. Greece has not seen as many cases as other parts of Europe, but there has been a steady increase since early October.
Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54766184?

UK Government Restricts International Travel: New restrictions on international travel from England will be introduced by the UK government from Thursday 5 November.
Although Boris Johnson did not mention it during his statement at the press conference, ITV Political Editor Robert Peston was briefed beforehand, that international travel out of England will be banned, except for work. Travel within the UK is also discouraged. This has also been included on a list of restrictions published by Sky News, https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-england-goes-into-second-lockdown-12119939. How this will be policed is a complete unknown.
Guidance is now available on the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel
-You should avoid all non-essential travel by private or public transport.
-Essential travel includes, but is not limited to essential shopping.
-Travelling to work where your workplace is open or you cannot work from home.
-Travelling to education and for caring responsibilities.
-Hospital GP and other medical appointments or visits where you have had an accident or are concerned about your health.
-If you need to travel we encourage you to reduce the number of journeys you make, walk or cycle where possible, or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. This will allow you to practise social distancing while you travel.
-Overnight stays and holidays away from primary residences will not be allowed- including holidays in the UK and abroad. This includes staying in a second home, if you own one, or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with. There are specific exceptions, for example if you need to stay away from home (including in a second home) for work purposes.
-The regulations implementing these measures, which will be far more detailed than today’s announcements, are expected to be published next week. They will also be subject to a vote in Parliament on Wednesday. Full atricle: https://londonairtravel.com/2020/10/31/uk-government-international-travel-restrictions/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
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DigameXtra No. 1772 Sunday, Nov. 1st 2020

On November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 By Naythan

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The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.

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

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the new Curfew, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

This weekend is All Saints Day long weekend, and as All Saints Day is Nov 1st, it falls on a Sunday which will make this a “bridge holiday” where Monday is also a holiday.
Source: https://publicholidays.es/2020-dates/

Live Music After the Torrox Costa Market: Monday Nov 2nd, 2pm.
Alex & Bernd & Alfred perform at Restaurante Teroche.
Paseo Maritimo, Torrox Costa. FB Page

Sunday Evening: Nov 1st. Come and enjoy the evening at The Grill House- Torrox with Juliet Williams as Dusty Springfield. Starting at 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Fresh Sunday roast from 1pm including a drink for just €9.95
Book now on 61122 9535 or PM us.
Centro Commercial, Torrox Park 29770 FB Page

Sunday Fun at Shaggy’s Bar: Don’t miss this coming Sunday with Live Music. From 5pm with the Fantastic Lesley Harrison.
Please get in early for your seats! Open from 2pm
We have great staff great entertainment awaiting you.
Port of Fuengirola. +34 676 19 45 37 FB Page

The Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola: Having been closed for 7 months, continues its revival on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November when PEET ROTHWELL entertains with his stunning tribute to Michael Bublé. Covid-safe bookings are by telephone please on 952 474542 or call in at the theatre Box Office Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 2:30.

Services Wanted/Offered

General Handyman Services available: Myself and my wife are available to undertake all general domestic property maintenance. We are a semi-retired professional couple based in Torrox who are friendly, honest, flexible and reliable
Gardening/rubbish removal
Window/gutter cleaning
Painting & Decorating (interior/exterior)
Curtain rails/blinds hanging
Dog walking/house sitting
Shopping/household domestic tasks (cooking/ cleaning/ washing/ ironing)
Social support
Holiday changeovers/property checking
Errands parcel pickups
No job is too small – we can do those small jobs you think you can’t call a workman out for. We charge 10 Euros per hour, or can quote a fixed price for any job if preferred.
Please contact Paul at
mpbhandymanservices@gmail.com with any enquiry

Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-only 45€ 3 Electric heaters
2 x 2.5kw oil filled radiators ‘Apelson AR2511’
1 x 2kw convector heater (can be wall hung)
-45€ Industrial Floor Polisher with scrubbing and buffing pads
(more details on request)
-10€ Polisher – hand held -New still boxed includes cleaning and 4 polishing pads ideal for cars/boats/caravans
Avis, Algarrobo Costa – can meet anywhere on the coast
call +44 7881 554446
email: avis dot clay at hotmail dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Two identical cupboards, 200 X 88 X 33. €45 each or €80 for both.
-Rustic bathroom cabinet with lights and mirror, only €45.
Pickup in Torrox Campo. Bob, Tel 0031622911037
bobnoletATgmail.com

Wanted: a.s.a.p, a gas fire complete with bottle if possible please.
Similar to picture. Must be in good working order.
Please contact me Sue 677322169 or
maundfitch@gmail.com

Wanted: Genuine Dremmel, reasonable price, please ring Ernie, Iznate, 616812765. Or whatsapp. With photo. Can collect.

Wanted: 2nd hand cement mixer. John, Algarrobo 627285619.

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Andalusia is considering going back to confinement at home if the pressure in hospitals does not drop: {Full article translated from https://seville.abc.es} Updated: 31/10/2020 18:04
Home confinement is the last option, but the Junta de Andalucía does not rule out using it if the contagion curve continues its unstoppable ascent. ” If this does not work, we will have to take much more drastic measures ” that obviously would affect mobility,” Andalusian president warned yesterday on Juanma Moreno (PP) Canal Sur’s “Analysis Table” program.
Andalusia would return to the starting box provided that the night curfew, the shielding of the entire community and the perimeter closure of 449 municipalities, apart from other capacity limitations in establishments open to the public, do not take effect.
“Home confinement is the last option, because it implies a contraction and damage to the economy, employment and well-being,” Moreno acknowledged. He hopes not to have to ask the central government for a home confinement, an option that the communities of have already proposed Catalonia or Castilla y León , but everything will depend on the results of the current mobility restrictions.
Between now and 8 November next – when the Board decides whether or not to extend the closures – the Board trusts that the rate of hospitalizations in conventional beds, patients in ICUs and deaths has slowed. ” If it continues to grow, we will have no choice, with all the pain in my heart, but to make more drastic decisions ” to reduce mobility, which, in the absence of vaccines, is the only “instrument” there is to bend the curve contagion, ventured the head of the Andalusian Board.
The main concern is that the health system is overflowing, which yesterday reached 2,471 hospitalizations, 126 more in just 24 hours. Currently, the number of patients admitted is double those that were there just two weeks ago (1,220 discharges on October 15). In Córdoba and Granada they have already equaled the number registered at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic in March.
The fight against the coronarivus is approaching a critical moment. Hospital pressure, like infections, draw an upward curve that has forced to enable alternative hospitals such as those that were set up last spring at the Carranque sports center in Malaga. Once summer has passed and with it the influx of tourists to its beaches, the Costa del Sol is at the lowest risk level and the pressure has now shifted to the provinces of Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Jaén. “If this does not work, we will have to take much more drastic mobility measures”, Moreno advances
The contagion curve continues to skyrocket. Yesterday the 5,000 new positives for Covid-19 were exceeded for the second consecutive day. Exactly, 5,104 cases of coronavirus were counted daily through PCR tests and antigen tests. The infections of the present may be the patients admitted in the days to come. In the Board they know it and “in anticipation” that they will translate into new patients, the counselor of the Presidency, Elías Bendodo, specified that in Granada the old San Cecilio hospital has already been enabled, with more than 200 beds. In Jaén the annex building to the Puerta de Andalucía Hospital will be opened “immediately”. In Seville, the other focus of the second onslaught of the pandemic with 1,496 positives only yesterday, is already working on the medicalization of two hotels.
With this panorama, to which are added 39 more deaths in the last day, in the regional government they cross their fingers that the perimeter closures and the curfew reduce the current health tension. Moreno insisted on this message and recommended that Andalusians “stay at home or in the environment”, that is, to lock themselves in their homes, as in the previous state of alarm, to face the autumn of the pandemic, because the weeks and months to come “are going to be very tough.”
Home confinement is on the table as the last wild card if all else fails. The problem is that it is not in the hands of Andalusia or of any autonomous community to use this resource. The state of alarm decreed for the next six months by the Government does not include mandatory confinement at home. The Junta de Castilla y León, governed by the PP, has already asked the central government to stipulate the legal tools necessary to be able to exercise this competence. The medium-term objective is to overcome the current downturn to arrive at Christmas with caution but without so many mobility limitations.
No restriction is foolproof if there are people determined to skip it. The Police evicted an illegal party with 90 people without masks or distance a week ago in La Rambla, in the province of Córdoba. After the curfew, the La Línea Police caught 18 people red-handed playing bingo in a garage, without masks and smoking oblivious to the viral danger, according to Soraya Fernández. They are probably neither the first nor the last. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-plantea-volver-confinamiento-casa-si-no-baja-presion-hospitales-202010310808_noticia.html

UK NEW 4 WEEK LOCKDOWN: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England as the UK passed one million Covid-19 cases.
Non-essential shops and hospitality will have to close for four weeks on Thursday, he said. But unlike the restrictions in spring, schools, colleges and universities will be allowed to stay open.
The lockdown is due to last until 2 December.
Takeaways will be allowed to stay open as pubs, bars and restaurants close and people are being told they can only meet one person from outside their household outdoors. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54763956

Is Spain heading toward a repeat of March’s total lockdown? :
Health experts argue that home confinement is the only proven strategy to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“Confinement is the only measure that is scientifically proven,” says Tomás Cobo, the vice president of the Collegiate Medical Organization. “With the rest [of the measures], it’s just trial and error.”
Florentino Pérez Raya, the president of the General Nursing Council, is more emphatic: “It is only possible to flatten the curve of contagions with a new strict confinement order for 14 days,” he says.
José Martínez Olmos, the former general secretary of the Health Ministry and a professor at the Andalusian School of Public Health, agrees: “It will be difficult to avoid confinement with the figures in the regions.”
With new coronavirus cases rising across Europe, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned that the measures introduced in the region “have not been fully successful in controlling transmission, and the epidemiological situation is now rapidly deteriorating.” The organization has called for stricter restrictions “which proved to be effective in controlling the epidemic” in spring, arguing that this is the “only available strategy.”
The leader of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has also called for tougher measures: “No one wants more so-called lockdowns. But if we want to avoid them, we all have to play our part.” Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-29/is-spain-heading-toward-a-repeat-of-marchs-total-lockdown.html

What is the home delivery schedule for bars in Andalusia after the new measures have been introduced? The new BOJA radically changes the standards that existed until now for the hospitality industry: {Full article translated from https://seville.abc.es} Updated: 10/31/2020 13:07
There are many measures that have entered in the last hours Andalusia to try to stop the expansion of the coronavirus . The most important, apart from the state of alarm general , is the curfew , an option that the Board has decided to maintain from 23.00 to 06.00. But the BOJA published yesterday also reveals other aspects related to capacity and schedules, one of them generating quite a few doubts: what hours are the home delivery of the bars in Andalusia?
It turns out that, from the morning of this Friday, the general rule says the following : «Consumption outside or inside the premises will be done sitting at a table, or groups of tables, and the proper safety distance between tables or groups of tables so that, between customers of different groups, there is at least 1.5 meters or, where appropriate, between customers located at the bar, if consumption at the bar is allowed. The maximum occupancy will be six people per table or group of tables. Establishments are established as a 10:30 p.m. maximum of , except in the case of hospitality establishments with a special regime in accordance with the provisions of the Catalog of Public Shows, Recreational Activities and Public Establishments of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia ».
That is to say, throughout Andalusia the hotel industry has to close at 10:30 p.m., half an hour before the community curfew begins, which ranges between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. But what about home delivery? In previous situations , the BOJA indicated that bars and restaurants could not have customers in person after one hour, but they could take food home . In this Friday’s order, it does not make specific mention of home delivery, it only states that “hospitality establishments with a special regime in accordance with the provisions of the Catalog of Public Shows, Recreational Activities and Establishments may be open after 10:30 p.m. Public of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia ». That is to say, those in airports, ports, funeral homes, highways, hospitals.
Thus, and although it does not expressly say so, home delivery in Andalusia is linked to the closure of bars and restaurants. In this way, at 10:30 all hospitality business must be closed, including home delivery, so that p.m. at 11:00 p.m. no delivery person can be circulating on the streets .
Complaints from the hoteliers.
A measure that the hospitality sector has not liked at all , one of the most punished by the new restrictions of the BOJA. The closing has only been delayed half an hour with respect to the one before the last BOJA, when the request they had made was that they could have their premises open until 23.00 or 23.30 and that the curfew be delayed at 00.00. Now, in addition, they see that another way to generate income, such as home delivery, cannot be extended beyond 10:30 p.m., so all their activity, both in person at their premises and that of food delivery, it will end at the same time. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-horario-tiene-reparto-domicilio-bares-andalucia-tras-entrada-nuevas-medidas-202010311301_noticia.html

Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday: Austria on Saturday announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m. as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said the restrictions will apply from Tuesday until the end of November. Restaurants and bars will be closed except for deliveries and takeout, and hotels closed to tourists.
The chancellor characterized the new restrictions as a “second lockdown,” but they are more lenient than the ones Austria applied during the first phase of the pandemic.
This time, non-essential shops and hairdressers are to stay open. The government also aims to keep schools and kindergartens open, though Kurz said older high school students and universities will be switched to distance learning. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-austria-restaurants-5b67b33274651d3eab26e0b588956fb1

Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90: Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as the suave secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an Oscar-winning career in other rugged roles, has died. He was 90.
Connery’s wife and two sons said he “died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family” in the Bahamas, where he lived. Son Jason Connery said his father had been “unwell for some time.” PHOTO: AP-Photos
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/sean-connery-europe-nicola-sturgeon-d86cdb6357d068b1c82ddd6590792d07

New Windows 10 v.20H2 Update Has been released: The Windows 10 October 2020 Update is out now, and much earlier than anticipated. The latest major update to Windows 10 was rumored to come out in November 2020.
But, perhaps to make up for the delays that the Windows 10 May 2020 Update was plagued with, it instead rolled out on October 21, and is available now for download.
You may not want to get too excited yet, however. While the Windows 10 October 2020 Update was also long rumored to be little more than a bug patch with the introduction of few, if any, major new features, this new upgrade isn’t a huge overhaul of the operating system. (It’s been out for more than a week, and suprisingly few bugs have been reported. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-20h2-update

Apple will now replace your faulty AirPods Pro earphones for free:
Crackling problems with the Apple AirPods Pro have been reported by users for a few months now, and the issue is apparently widespread enough for Apple to take action- it just launched a free replacement program for the premium earphones.
According to the AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues support page, “a small percentage” of AirPods Pro models are experiencing audio glitches. Any units manufactured before October 2020 might be affected. Apple says “crackling or static sounds” might appear in your ears and increase in loud environments, while you’re exercising, or while you’re talking on the phone. In addition, the Active Noise Cancelation feature may malfunction by losing bass or increasing background noise.
Full article: https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-will-now-replace-your-faulty-airpods-pro-earphones-for-free

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1771 Saturday, Oct. 31st 2020

On October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 By Naythan

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! HAPPY HALLOWEEN (on a Full Moon) !

A Rare Halloween ‘Blue Moon‘ is a spooky treat for us all: It’s the first in 76 years, and won’t happen again until 2039!
This is a truly special confluence of spookiness; a Halloween full moon visible for all time zones on Earth hasn’t happened since 1944, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. It won’t happen again until 2039.
But wait, there’s more: The Oct. 31 full moon also happens to be a “blue moon,” a designation for the second full moon to occur in a single calendar month. Blue moons are relatively rare as well, occurring on average just once every 2.5 years or so. We last saw one in March 2018. Full story: https://www.space.com/halloween-blue-moon-full-moon-2020

Trapiche Market:
Trapiche market is a farmers’ and artisan market hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue. Thinking about Christmas? It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
The market is open from 9:30am-1:30pm every Tuesday
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls and other items; natural worm fertiliser for the garden; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards and embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; garden & house ornaments; large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee. Visit Judy to have your clothes altered or commission new ones, she’s also selling cloth masks. Gonzalo is offering a professional translation and interpretation service, you’ll find him next to BluCee.
Facebook page link for Trapiche Market –
https://www.facebook.com/mercadotrapichemarket/
We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164

Sunday Roast: Nov 1st. Join us on the terrace at Taylor’s this Sunday for a relaxing afternoon (after recovering from our Halloween party on Friday) with live music from 3pm with the amazing Miss Fortune and Sunday Roast for just 10.95€.
Los Ventorros 13, Comares 29195. Tel 641 16 18 92
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Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
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We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
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For Sale, 3 items:
-Baby items as a lot. ZY Baby’ Travel Cot & Ikea High chair with tray & Clip on buggy umbrella. All for €40. All only used for 1 week.
-Power Craft Generator 2200W. Still boxed – never used. This is the full monty only 75€. More pictures/details on request.
-2 x Full Repsol Gas Bottles with regulators. 25€ for both
Can meet anywhere on the coast. Avis, Algarrobo costa.
call +44 7881 554446
email: avis dot clay at hotmail dot com

For Sale: Classic armchair with newly upholstered contemporary fabric for sale. 150 euros. Buyer collects.
Phone Coby, Torrox Costa 616502906 or
email cobyinspain @ gmail. com

For Sale: Used beds – in good condition – one stacks under the other – €60 – blanket not included – buyer must dissemble and transport – contact Carol 609779152 Caleta
carolDOTbausaAT yahooDOT com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Sidi Courier Trials Boots size 43 (UK 9), Black, Excellent condition with no wear on soles. Worn four times. Cost new £170. Receipt available. Bargain 50 euros.
-Alpine Stars motrocycle jacket. Hardly used. Reinforced insert for elbows and shoulders and padded back. Size fits chest 112cm, XL. 30 euros
–Nolan N43 Air helmet with detachable chin guard. Fitted with a Cardo Systems Scarla Rider Bluetooth system for connection to your GPS and phone. Requires charger which is available on Amazon around 15 euro. Full documentation. Excellent condition. Head size 61cm. 50 euro
Neil, Corumbela. Available for pickup at the new Corumbela carpark on the left hand side as you exit the village heading towards Arenas. Tel: 697624771
email: neilthackrey@fastmail.es

For Sale: LG 43in Television (LG 43LH560V)
Full HD (1920 x 1080), Tuner, TNT, Satellite, Cable. Includes; Picture mastering index, Triple XD Engine, 2 x 5.0 Watt speaker system, Dolby Digital Plus, Clear Voice II. Web OS 2.0.
Connections include; RCA Stereo, RS232 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, Ethernet, Wi-FI, HDMI x 2.
Measures; 624cm x 971cm x 1.98cm. Weight; 9.80kg. A+ rating. Includes; Power cable, Scart cable, HDMI Cable, LG full function remote control, Instruction manual.
Also included in price is a DVD player, with remote (Bench KH6777).
Perfect working order/very good condition, can be seen working. 95 Euros
Buyer collects; Caleta De velez. Mobile; 609592766 Email; stuartlincombe@yahoo.co.uk

Wanted: Laptop. Running genuine Windows 10, must be reliable, Engish / US keyboard, fancy performance or price not necessary. Located near Alcaucin, Puente don Manuel. Please email tony dot randall at hotmail.com

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Curfew at 11pm, is it the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for the hotel and catering industry? : Businesses express frustration at the regional authority’s refusal to put the curfew back to midnight. Junta president Juanma Moreno said on Wednesday that the curfew would stay at 11pm, and ordered establishments to close at 10.30, this despite having the authority to extend the curfew until midnight as he had previously suggested was a possibility. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/30/curfew-11pm-final-nail-20201030100143-v.html

Covid- Belgium returns to national lockdown: Belgium has announced a return to a national lockdown as the latest coronavirus figures show it has the highest infection rate in Europe.
Non-essential shops and businesses offering personal services like hair salons have been ordered to close from Monday until the middle of December. Any gatherings in public spaces must be limited to a maximum of four people. Supermarkets can only sell essential goods and households are allowed just one visitor.
Autumn school holidays have also been extended until 15 November. The existing night-time curfew measures and closures of bars and restaurants will remain in place. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54752194

Covid- All of France’s 67 million people have been ordered to stay at home at all times with no visitors, or risk steep fines: Parisians fleeing for the countryside jammed the roads ahead of France’s lockdown to slow the spread of resurgent coronavirus infections, and there was only a sprinkling of people hurrying along city sidewalks Friday as the nationwide restrictions went into effect.
In France, concerns were growing that rising infections would swamp the country’s health system, so authorities ordered another four-week lockdown beginning Friday. Many areas of the French capital resembled a regular lazy weekend morning — on what would normally have been a bustling weekday. Those who were out frequently clutched permission forms proving they had an exemption that allowed them to to be on streets.
The only places that were busy were grocery stores and markets as people stockpiled food and other necessities.
All of France’s 67 million people have been ordered to stay at home at all times with no visitors, or risk steep fines or prosecution. There are a handful of exceptions, such as being allowed out for one hour of exercise a day within a half-mile (1 kilometer) of home, to go to medical appointments, to a place of work, or to shop for essential goods. Restaurants and cafés are shuttered, apart from those that offer takeout.
“Going to friends’ houses, having friends over and moving around for anything other than the reasons set out will be impossible,” Prime Minister Jean Castex explained firmly on Thursday. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-paris-france-616144d062db39ec123032bed5c3d930

Illegal YouTube Ripper Tools Claim Innocence Since Users Can Already Download Audio/Video Streams In Most Web Browsers Without Their Tools If They Know The Simple Trick: Downloading audio and video streams from YouTube is generally not allowed, as the video service clearly states in its terms of service. Despite this restriction, there are numerous ‘stream-ripping’ tools available on the web that do just that. These tools have legal uses but they are also a thorn in the side of music industry outfits, who see them as a major piracy threat.
So now that the rippers have been taken to court, they have exposed the easy download method as a defense. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/deciphering-youtubes-rolling-cypher-in-your-browser-is-a-piece-of-cake-201030/

The rebirth of the Iberian lynx: The latest census shows that there are nearly 900 lynxes on the peninsula now, including adults and kittens – ten times as many as in 2002.
At the moment 583 lynxes are living freely, 476 (81.6%) in Spain and the other 107 in Portugal. In addition, 311 kittens were born in 2019. Most of the lynxes on the Iberian peninsula live in one of the four stable and consolidated communities in Andalucía: Andújar-Cardeña (145), the Guarrizas river area in Jaén (71), Doñana-Aljarafe (69) and Guadalmellato in Cordoba (46), and a further three are loose in different parts of the region. There are also 84 in Castilla-La Mancha (84) and 58 in Extremadura. PHOTO: MRPlotz. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/202010/23/rebirth-iberian-lynx-20201023120133-v.html

China’s Xiaomi surpasses Apple as world’s No. 3 smartphone maker: Asia leads the rankings as US giant Apple falls out of top trio for first time in 10 years. Samsung reclaimed its position as the world’s top smartphone maker in the July-September period, as data from all three providers showed, after the South Korean company was briefly overtaken by Huawei in the preceding quarter. Huawei came in second in the September quarter, with a market share of around 14-15%, though according to IDC its smartphone shipments fell 22%, likely due to bad press in the US & EU. Full story: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/China-s-Xiaomi-surpasses-Apple-as-world-s-No.-3-smartphone-maker

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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DigameXtra No. 1770 Friday, Oct. 30th 2020

On October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 By Naythan

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97.6 COAST FM GOLD IS NOW BACK ON FM.….no lag, pops or whistles!!!

Change of date notice for November Car Boot/Market: El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela.
Due to Sunday 1st November, being a National Holiday, we have moved the date of the above, from Sunday 1st November to Sunday 8th November.
Full advert will appear next week.
Advance notice: Also, please note that the December market, has been moved from Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th, for the same reason (National holiday).
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on 619 471 301

The Royal British Legion: You are cordially invited to a Remembrance Event at the Chapel Bar– Calle Jaen, Nerja.
Saturday the 7th Nov., 2pm. Games, food and drinks. Tombala Stall. Proceeds to Poppy Appeal. Info 643 212 944

Allan Clayton with No Worries: Sat., Oct 31, 1pm.
Chiringguito Tropy, Caleta de Velez-Malaga

UPDATE ABOUT HALLOWEEN AT THE GINGER PIG!
The Halloween party will go on! But due to the curfew, earlier than foreseen!
Start at 7pm.
Live Music is with Pete Carter and The Toalzer.
Food: HOG ROAST and other delicious dishes.
Cortijo Benitez 2BJ 29100 Coín
Make your reservation 636 187 221 or online at
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Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
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Greek House: Greek Casita restaurant in Torrox Costa! Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialties. Summer hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 19:00-23:00. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. For reservation call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Casa Magel is having a special offer over Christmas ! :
3 nights, December 24th, 25th, 26th with B&B
Christmas eve dinner with wine
Christmas day traditional English 3 course late lunch with Cava, wine + free bar all day and all the bells & whistles associated with Christmas
Santas present for everyone.
Boxing day lunch
375€ for 2 sharing a double room
We will of course be running our normal specials over the next few months.
Spaces are limited on, first to book basis.
We follow the covid restrictions carefully and we have plenty of room for social distancing.
100€ deposit is required for booking but will be returned if the covid rules change.
Location: Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
Sat Nav Co-ordinates 36.920529, -4.684685
CHECK IN TIME From 2:30pm
http://www.casamagel.com ; casamagel@yahoo.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From the Nerja Household Centre:
-Lovely claret colour 2 seater reclining sofa adjustable headrests and extending footrests . Measurements 200 x 110cms Price 125€
-6 solid pine chairs with rattan seats. Price 50€ for the 6
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Cointra hotwater boiler by solar. €80. Substituted this 3 year old 150 liter Cointra hot water boiler by solar. In perfect working order. Some smaller scratches while taking it of the roof where it was for some months. (Installed a bigger one)
-Hanging lamp (no need anymore). €20
Both can be picked up in Frigiliana ( San Rafael)
Send a email to Yvonne:
yvonne.cloosterman at Gmail.com
6 2992 7311

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Closed borders- How can I travel in or from Spain right now? : Most regions in Spain have announced they will close their borders over the long All Saints’ weekend and keep the restrictions in place for longer. But are there exceptions? And what if you live in a region without restrictions and want to travel to another unaffected part of the country or abroad? Read full article at: https://www.thelocal.es/20201029/closed-borders-how-can-i-travel-through-or-from-spain-right-now

Another SIXTEEN UK areas to enter Tier 2 lockdown: The areas entering Tier 2 are: East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Dudley, Staffordshire, Telford and the Wrekin, Amber Valley, Bolsover, Derbyshire Dales, Derby City, South Derbyshire, the whole of High Peak in Derbyshire, Charnwood, Luton and Oxford City.
Under Tier 2 restrictions, socialising indoors is banned with anyone you don’t live with; this of course includes pubs and restaurants as well as private homes. When outdoors, groups are to be kept to a maximum of 6 and observe national social distancing guidelines. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/29/another-sixteen-uk-areas-to-enter-tier-2-lockdown/

Self-employed ‘unemployment’ aid increases by more than 105,000 workers after the new conditions: A total of 105,367 self-employed are incorporated this month as beneficiaries of the ‘unemployment’ aid created by cessation or great reduction of the activity of self-employed workers. Social Security has reported this Thursday that tomorrow, Friday more than 256,000 self-employed will receive some of the benefits launched by the Government to alleviate the situation of this group as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, 151,442 workers received aid, representing an increase of 70%.
The increase in beneficiaries is mainly due to the extension of benefits authorized by the Government from October, although also to the increase in the beneficiaries of the aid already existing until September. Thus, tomorrow the aid will be paid to a total of 256,809 workers, at a cost of 243.21 million euros. Last month’s payroll was 157.5 million, so the increase in spending is 54%. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/self-employed-unemployment-aid-increases-by-more-than-105000-workers-after-the-new-conditions/

Jet2 stops flights to Spain and the Balearics until February 2021:
Despite positive news recently that flights to the Canary Islands would be resuming in the next few days, this latest news from the tour operator will come as a massive blow to holidaymakers as the coronavirus continues to cause havoc to air travel across Europe.
Flights to Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria are back on the cards are they were removed from the quarantine list last week but now flights to Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Ibiza have been cancelled until next year. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/29/more-flights-cancelled-jet2-stops-flights-to-spain-and-the-balearics-until-february-2021/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1769 Thursday, Oct. 29th 2020

On October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 By Naythan

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Sai Indian Restaurant: Last week we enjoyed an unforgettable dinner with live music, we invite you this Friday to continue enjoying your best gastronomic moments.
EVERY FRIDAY- 8-10:30pm Indian meals and Live Indian music.
Tel 600 098 369 Calle Torremolinos 3, La Cala de Mijas. FB Page

Halloween Party: The Mogador Beach Club El Barco
Saturday 31OCT. 4pm till late, DJ Steve Altman, Free shots on entry, BBQ & bonfire, best costume prize, family friendly.
Carretera del Penoncillo, Torrox Costa. Resv- 951 55 10 79 FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Inmobiliaria / Estate Agents
Covering Axarquía and the Costa Tropical
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deal Fron The Nerja Household Centre:
-Lovely solid pine bar with drawers and shelves W116 x D46 x H110cms Price 140€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Toshiba TV 26 inch very good condition and working only selling as changed for larger one Nerja 60 euros.
Irene, irene472001 AT yahoo d0t co.uk

For Sale: Exercise Bike. Decathlon bike, 40 euros. Good condition.
Contact Veronica, La Herradura
veronicajune96 AT gmail DOT com

For Sale: 6 rattan dining chairs. All excellent condition. Freshly washed and disinfected. Euro 90 for the set.
Torrox Campo. No track. Paul 618234367. Call or WhatsApp.

For Sale: Electric recliner also aids you to rise from chair, bought for 299 euro’s in February, only used 6 months as away for 3 months. It’s in mint condition as new. Reason for sale reverting back to sofas. 150 euro’s.
Collect from Triana near Velez Malaga.
Contact Marilyn 650265023

For Sale: New Fagor Compact Gas Combi Boiler. Fagor FE24E Combi Boiler. 3 years old but never installed due to health reasons. €120 Located in Caleta de Velez. janmaclean29@yahoo.co.uk. Tel. 658041079

News & Articles

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These are the new measures of the Junta de Andalucía to stop the contagion of the coronavirus : {Translated full article from https://seville.abc.es} Updated: 28/10/2020 23:21h
The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno , announced this Wednesday the perimeter closure of the community until next November 9 and the maintenance of the curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., the schedule established by the central government in the decree state of alarm and that could be extended or reduced in an hour.
These are the new restrictions that the Jutna de Andalucía has agreed and that will come into force at midnight from Thursday to Friday to bend the contagion curve in the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic:
Andalucia perimeter closure
The entire autonomous community is closed from midnight from Thursday to Friday until next November 9 . The mobility restriction will affect 4.3 million people, half of the Andalucian population, who will not be able to enter or leave their towns “without just cause.”
Closures of three provinces
The provinces of Seville, Granada and Jaén, with all their municipalities will also be closed. The entrances and exits of the localities will not be allowed in general. Possible exceptions will be determined in the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía.
The Board also orders the perimeter closure of the municipalities included in the health districts of Córdoba Sur, La Vega de Málaga and the Jerez Costa Noroeste and Sierra de Cádiz health area, also at level 4, which represents a total of 448 municipalities in Andalucia , more than half populations of the community’s .
The closing of bars is delayed for half an hour
The curfew is maintained throughout Andalucia from 23:00 to 6:00. In coherence with this measure, Moreno pointed out, the closure of all hospitality establishments is established at 10:30 p.m. It is half an hour later than the schedule for hotels and businesses in the decree of the state of alarm of the Government.
Meetings of six people maximum
Meetings, both public and private , are limited to a maximum of six people except in those groups living under the same roof. This restriction already worked since the weekend in Seville, Jaén, Córdoba and Granada.
Ten days long
The perimeter closure of Andalucia and the three aforementioned provinces will last for ten days and will be reviewed every two weeks . Moreno has anticipated that if the pandemic does not evolve favorably and more drastic decisions must be taken, they will be taken, because “it is the competence that the Government of Spain has given us and we assume it responsibly.” Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-cierre-perimetral-estas-nuevas-medidas-junta-andalucia-para-frenar-contagios-coronavirus-202010282224_noticia.html

France to Enter Nationwide Lockdown Friday Due to Rising COVID-19 Infections, 5 Months After First Lockdown Restrictions Lifted: Macron said during a televised address translated by France 24 English that the new lockdown is necessary because the country has been “overpowered by a second wave.” The lockdown is expected to last until December but could be extended or shortened depending on what the data reflects in the coming weeks, he said.
Under France’s new lockdown, children will still be able to go to school, retirement communities can continue to receive visitors and citizens can exercise and go to work as needed, though remote work will be encouraged, Macron said. Citizens will be discouraged from traveling from one region of the country to another, and foreign borders will remain mostly closed, with exceptions—and rapid COVID-19 testing availability—for some frequent European travelers, he said.
Further details regarding lockdown rules and exemptions will be announced on Thursday, Macron said. Full article: https://www.newsweek.com/france-enter-nationwide-lockdown-due-rising-covid-19-infections-5-months-after-first-lockdown-1543025

Violent youths disrupt peaceful march against coronavirus curfew in Seville: Videos shared on social media show individuals hurling smoke grenades and setting fire to a trash container. That’s how a protest against Spain’s nighttime curfew ended on Tuesday in Pino Montano, a working-class neighborhood in Seville, in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/violent-youths-disrupt-peaceful-march-against-coronavirus-curfew-in-seville.html

Murcian Government order full closure of the region: The Government of the Region of Murcia, after the meeting of the Covid-19 Monitoring Committee, has decided to close the perimeter of the entire Community.
Free movement between towns will be prohibited (except for justifiable causes) to prevent coronavirus infections from increasing. The order will enter into force at the time it is published in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia (BORM).
The president of the Community is currently informing the mayors of the 45 municipalities of the Region of the measures to be implemented, which will be added to the curfew of 11pm to 6am. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/28/breaking-news-murcian-government-order-full-closure-of-the-region/

Germany to enforce new four-week ‘lockdown lite’ that will shut all bars & restaurants – but school & shops stay open: Under the measures, due to come in on Monday morning, people will be restricted to meeting members of just one other household in public. Bars, restaurants, gyms, and cultural venues will be ordered to close and hotels can only stay open for non-tourism related stays. Schools and nurseries will be allowed to stay open as will shops so long as they impose hygiene measures and limit customer numbers. The plan says: “Families and friends should be able to meet each other even under Corona conditions during the Christmas season.” Full story: https://www.thesun.ie/news/6080048/germany-to-enforce-new-four-week-lockdown-lite-that-will-shut-all-bars-restaurants-but-school-shops-stay-open/

Spain’s PM agrees to more congressional oversight during state of alarm: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has agreed to appear before Congress every two months to explain his government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. The move follows accusations from across the political spectrum that he was overstepping his bounds by trying to secure a six-month extension to the state of alarm declared last Sunday while avoiding frequent accountability for his actions in parliament.
The main opposition Popular Party (PP) wants a shorter, two-month state of alarm, particularly with a view to saving the Christmas season. Other parties want more frequent congressional oversight.
The government’s plan will be put to the vote on Thursday in the lower house of parliament. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-10-28/spains-pm-agrees-to-more-congressional-oversight-during-state-of-alarm.html

Dow sinks more than 900 points for its worst drop since June amid rising virus cases globally: The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 943.24 points, or 3.4%, to 26,519.95, posting its fourth straight negative session. The S&P 500 slid 3.5%, or 119.65 points, to 3,271.03, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7%, or 426.48 points, to 11,004.87. The Dow and the S&P 500 both suffered their worst day since June 11. Full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/27/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html

Dawn raids as police crackdown on hashish trafficking: Investigators are acting simultaneously, raiding properties across Malaga, including Torre del Mar where they believe “scores” of arrests of people involved in an organised gang will be made.
In the last month, several tonnes of hashish has been seized making its way from Morocco to the Malaga coast. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/28/dawn-raids-as-police-crackdown-on-hashish-trafficking/

Spanish town brings back the peseta in bid to boost spending + redeeming pesetas and Franco era notes possible thru end of this year: The Multipaterna Commerce and Services Association has launched a campaign that allows payment to be made with pesetas in certain establishments in Paterna, a town in the Valencian Community.
For the rest of Spain those who still have the old currency there is still a few months left to convert them into euros, although they can’t spend them in shops.
Spaniards have been told that they have until December 31st 2020 to exchange their pesetas for euros and that applies for both bank notes and coins.
Any notes produced during the Franco era, which ran from the end of the Civil War in 1939 until the dictator’s death in 1975 can be automatically changed by the Bank of Spain.
Those issued during the conflict can also be exchanged but the process will involve them being analysed by experts to confirm their authenticity.
And any coins still in circulation at the time that euros were brought in on New Year’s Day in 2002 can also be exchanged at Bank of Spain headquarters in Madrid.
The exchange rate offered by the Bank of Spain is 1 euro = 166,386 pesetas but the bank advised that commemorative coins and notes may be worth more as collectors’ items than for their face value, which is all that will be offered in the exchange scheme.
For more information check out the official webpage of the Banco España HERE.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201028/spanish-town-brings-back-the-peseta-to-boost-spending

Google Removes 21 Malicious Android Apps from Play Store: The apps masqueraded as harmless gaming apps and came packed with HiddenAds malware, a notorious Trojan known for its capabilities to serve intrusive ads outside of the app. The group behind the operation relies on social media channels to lure users into downloading the apps. See full list in the photo, click it to enlarge.
Once installed, the apps not only hide their icons to prevent deletion but also hide behind relevant-looking advertisements, making them hard to identify.
In addition, the apps also have the ability to draw over other apps to show timed ads that cannot be skipped, and in some cases, even open the browser to bombard users with ads.
Although such apps can be uninstalled through the app manager features of the device, it puts the onus on the users to search for the exact app that’s the source of the ads and remove them.
Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/google-android-malwar.html

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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

Local Police
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1768 Wednesday, Oct. 28th 2020

On October 28, 2020October 27, 2020 By Naythan

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Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery:
I will be at Viveros Florena today for the weekly market with A3 prints of all my paintings. €20 each. 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Open by appointment every day from 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Original paintings, prints and paintographs by Mitch France, ceramics by Chris France.
Subject matter: Musicians, Morocco, abstract, Flamenco dancers, local scenes. Commissions considered.
To view all the work, for information on the artists and directions to the gallery go to: www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available.
The galley is air-conditioned but is also well ventilated.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp).
Email: mitchfranceart@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart

At Chiringuito Paradise:
-Sat Oct 31st, 3pm. Juan Luis Pascual live.
-Sun Nov 1st, 3pm. Dany More
Algarrobo Costa. Tel 695 38 66 98 FB Page

Charity Benefit for the Artists Malagueno: Sunday Nov 1st.
Featuring Tati, “La Molineta” + Ascen la Flamenca + D’Flamenkura + Fran Alba. 2PM
Gran Cafe del Mar, Reservations: 664 25 30 35
La Laguna 68, Torre del Mar

Weekly Crochet /Knitting Group
Please NOTE new times
Calling all Ladies (& Gents if they so wish).
Do you Crochet? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies that are meeting every week in Algarrobo Costa on Thursdays. All Virus Precautions are in place.
The group is well over 6/7 years old and would love new members to come along and join us. And if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead.
We will teach you either craft if you wish.
We will be meeting at Caffe Loppen on the Algarroba Costa front from around 11 am to 12 – 1pm ish this and every Thursday. Hope to see you there.
Need more information?
Email Polly – madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services available for home, garden and office
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga is now fully open!
We have started to receive clients but by appointment only. It is wonderful to finally be able to have visitors! We are of course following the legal guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
The summer is a great time to plant Vetiver as this plant is indigenous to India. Vetiver loves the heat of summer to grow. Vetiver is often used as a wind barrier in the fall and winter months. Vetiver is the best plant to stabilise erosion prone locations before the first fall rains come. We have plenty of plants in stock for either pickup or delivery via the Spanish Correos.
It is always a great way to spend a day in the garden.
We also have Moringa seeds, Lemon Grass, Moringa seedlings and now our new product, Organic Moringa Powder. If you do not know the medicinal powers of Moringa you can check it out here. https://www.vetiverspain.org/moringa-oleifera-.html
This month we have some specials for both pickup and shipments.
Contact: David y Anna
www DOT vetiverspain DOT com
Email: info AT vetiverspain DOT com
Cell and WhatsApp: (34) 692 288 657

For Sale: Gas boiler. Approximately 2 years old Nechar gas boiler good working order €75 Ono or exchange for an exercise bike call or what’s app Jan on 646402668.

For Sale: ALSTAR astronomical telescope, various accessories
( e.g. lenses ), wooden tripod ( one leg a little bit wormy ).
Selling because we thought it would be nice to watch the stars in the campo but acutally simply not using. Price 30€
To be picked up / Torrox Campo area
Contact Anne : 685 247 505

For Sale: Bathroom Sink with marble surround. In perfect/as new condition, complete with tap unit and 2 substantial stainless steel supports. 120€ ONO. La Herradura, Nick, 609 706 210
Keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Ready to Roll ! Honda XR 125. Registered 2007
Spanish Plates. 4 stroke engine , electric start.
Total Service. New Tyres. New seat cover. Just 15,738 k on clock
Two Year ITV exp October 2022. €1,650
BUYER to pay transfer
Please contact Patricia on 653 537 615 or email pbritsky@msn.com

For Sale: Revitive Circulation Booster – Advanced Performance
Excellent condition. Complete with box, full instructions and remote control. Help with sore tired legs and swollen ankles.
€80. Collect from Caleta de Velez. Jan, Tel. 658041079
janmaclean29@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Jackery powerbar English Power connections €25
-WIFi on the go, Orange €25
-Electrical heater €25
All working perfectly.
Saskia, Torrox Costa Tlf 627684256
Vincedvvo @ Hotmail com (those are 2 “v”s, not a “W” -Ed.)

For Sale: Pet Cage. 56cm x 45cm x 50cm heavyweight galvanised Rosewood dog cage with plastic removable bottom liner. Easily folded down with spring clips. The perfect way to travel with your dog! 35€. Phone James in Competa.
0034 711008885
Or email mercman2018 at iCloud dot com
Meet-up in Competa or preferably at Torrox BP garage of Autovia.

Recommendations & Requests

Curfew Regarding Travelling: Friends arrive “Santander” Sat. 6.00pm and intend driving to Nerja through the night. Is it possible with the new curfew instructions? Derek, Nerja
delowe at hotmail .es

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Regional government plans to close Andalucía for the All Saints holiday weekend (Sat. Oct. 31 thru Mon. Nov. 2): The regional government has announced that it is planning to close Andalucía’s borders for this long All Saints holiday weekend. The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, said he was in favour of the measure in an interview on the Cope radio station on Tuesday morning, although he added that a final decision would be announced on Wednesday after hearing advice from his committee of experts. (I will post that info here, hopefully tomorrow, after the official announcement is released. -Ed.)
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/27/regional-government-close-andalucia-20201027111112.html

Andalucía adds 54 deaths in a single day, the highest figure in the second wave of the coronavirus: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} Andalucia registers 2,823 infections of Covid-19 and the number of hospitalized in the last 24 hours increases by 118. The Junta de Andalucía warns about the aggressive wave and the sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Day by day, Andalusia is approaching the peak of the first wave epidemic. The figures for the evolution of the curve invite pessimism. This Tuesday, three records were beaten in the second onslaught of the pandemic in the community: the volume of deaths, the number of infections on a Tuesday day and the accumulated number of hospitalized. This Tuesday there have been 54 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to updated data from the Andalusian Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA).
The increase in infections has once again subjected Andalusian hospitals to a tough stress test. In the last 24 hours, there have been reported 118 more hospitalizations, bringing the number of hospitalized patients to 2,262 today. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-suma-54-muertes-solo-cifra-mas-alta-segunda-coronavirus-202010271244_noticia.html

Scottish Parliament Approves New Five-Tier Lockdown Plan For Monday: The updated version of the five-tier framework includes new rules for pubs, bars and restaurants at each level- although the FM admitted that it may not please hospitality workers after several weeks of closures. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/27/breaking-news-scottish-parliament-approves-five-tier-lockdown-plan-for-monday/

Spain planning to hike taxes on rich and companies, Update: Spain plans to increase taxes on corporations and the wealthy to help fund greater spending on infrastructure and health and rebuild its pandemic-ravaged economy, according to the government’s draft budget for 2021 presented Tuesday.
If the hikes are approved, large business groups will pay more corporate tax through limitations on deductions involving dividends and capital gains obtained through subsidiaries. Tax will go up three percentage points for capital gains of €200,000 and over, and two points for wage and salary income of more than €300,000. The deal also sets a minimum tax rate of 15% for real estate investment trusts. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-10-27/spain-planning-tax-hikes-for-highest-earners-as-part-of-expansive-budget.html

Only risk groups and their partners have access to flu vaccination in Andalucia: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} The shortage of doses in pharmacies prevents the rest of the population from getting it.
The measure of monopolizing the largest number of doses has caused shortages in pharmacies, so that at the moment the people who decided to get vaccinated on their own in the previous campaign by acquiring the vaccine cannot do so on this occasion, despite the repeated calls to the general population to get vaccinated against the flu.
Sources from the Ministry told ABC that the message is directed especially to the population at risk and reminded the rest of the population that the consequences of a flu contagion without being at risk are generally slight and that the risk of contagion of the flu this season is less precisely because of the prevention measures that are followed against the coronavirus with the use of a mask, respect for distance and continuous hand washing. Source with list of “Risk Groups”, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-solo-grupos-riesgo-y-convivientes-tienen-acceso-vacunacion-gripe-andalucia-202010271924_noticia.html

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1767 Tuesday, Oct. 27th 2020

On October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 By Naythan

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Due to the new Curfew, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Live Music At Harmons Irish Bar- Elviria:
-Tuesday evenings 6-8pm live music on the terrace with Jai. Hope you can join us.
-Halloween Party 31 Oct 4pm. Live music by Simone Lisa. Please message me ASAP to reserve your table so we can get things right with the new restrictions ie group sizes.
Elviria 29604 Marbella. Tel +34 952 83 24 43 FB Page

Halloween Party at the Carlton Bar- El Faro: 31Oct, 8pm. Live music from “Dex Live”, fancy dress night, book tables.
29649 Mijas. Phone +34 659 55 44 11 FB Page

Halloween Party at Restaurant Kukko: Wed, Oct 28th, 7pm, €5.
Wednesday evenings by Seita & Friends continue as usual, except this week we are playing horrible music. Includes among other things Bandit Roope, Danny boy, Lady in Black and Sweet Poison cook. You should make a reservation in advance, because last time we sold out. Centro info + 34 203. 646 111 Welcome aboard!
Welcome to Seita & Friends’ Halloween Special on Wednesday from 19 p.m. on! Table reservations for diners +34 646 111 203. See you there! FB Page

Bar & Restaurante LIFE: Next weekend (30 Oct. to 1 November) SPECIAL OFFER: Pork Knuckle, Sauerkraut and Dumplings or Meat Loaf (Liver) with Eggs and roasted Potatoes.
It’s arranged by our well-known German Chef Frank Henkel.
It starts on Friday at 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m.
Sundays Live Music
Please reserve latest on Wednesday, Tel. +34 696 153 697.
We wish you a bon appetite!
Restaurant Life. Ctra. de Cadiz, km 193.7 Marbella FB Page

Hard Rock Cafe- Coming Events: All start 8pm
-Thurs 29Oct, Denice Daley Show (FlashTime lead singer)
-Thurs 5Nov, Adolfo Caiman & Alex Ël Zurdo”
-Thurs 12Nov, Jesus Palma
+34 952 05 97 00
Paseo del Muelle Uno, 1, 29016 Málaga. FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
Regular runs between UK and Spain;
Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items;
Courier Services;
Man & Van services;
Packing, including supply of packing materials;
UK Home shopping with UK delivery address;
Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain;
Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered; and,
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
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Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
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Wanted: Cleaning of Upholstery. I need the cleaning of upholstery on 6 dining table chairs. Does any Digamite know anyone who can do this. Torrox Costa
Contact: pamela.hill@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Taxi/pick up. Looking for a taxi/pick up from malaga airport to Canillas de Aceituno on Friday 30th at 12pm. Quotes and availability please contact Carl – call or whatsapp 656545671

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Ozark Electro Acoustic Tenor Guitar in mint condition.
Specifications: Solid cedar top, rosewood bottom and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with pearl dots, maple binding, natural satin finish, Fishman electronics with built-in tuner.
This sought after instrument is currently selling for well over 400.00 Euros (check it out). Absolute bargain at 210.00 Euros. (Some form of exchange possible).
Contact George, Maro. Mobile: 653 058 825.
Email: dobmick at hotmail dot co dot uk

For Sale, 2 items:
-Water timer 4 programmes /days/hours. 25ml inlet with with double tap outlet, €20
-15 litre backpack sprayer, €20
johnmac2601@gmail.com
John Mac, Benamocarra (near Velez Malaga)

For Sale, 3 items:
-Empty 12.5kg LPG gas bottles. 1 x Repsol, & 1 x Cepsa. 10 Euros each
-Portable 3 burner Gas hob. Itimat type LPG. I x large burner, 1 x medium burner, 1 x small burner. Complete with removable lid/cover, gas tube and regulator, instruction/data sheet. Unused, perfect condition/working order. 30 Euros or 40 Euros with empty gas bottle.
-Toilet seat raiser (10cm). Mobiclinic, plastic complete with clamps, instructions. Unused, perfect condition. 20 Euros.
Buyer collects; Stuart, Caleta De Velez Mobile; 609592766
Email: stuartlincombe@yahoo.co.uk

Wanted: TV 32″. Do you have a TV no longer needed?
I am looking for a flatscreen TV 32″
to hang on the wall. Max 50 € .
Please contact Kirsten. Torrox Pueblo. Thank you.
Email: khm4mail@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Pablo’s Restaurant, Torrox Costa: CLOSED FOR WINTER. See you in April. Thank you for your business, looking forward to a fresh start after the restrictions are removed, hopefully.
Near the beach at BLQ 80 (east side), Torrox Costa, next door to the Greek Casita Restaurant. Tel. 642 067 562

News & Articles

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Andalucía to announce new Covid-19 measures on Wednesday based on pandemic figures: The regional authority will keep an eye on figures over the next two days and will make new decisions on Wednesday, said Juanma Moreno after taking part in a meeting that prime minister Pedro Sánchez held with all regional presidents. The government in Andalucía would be “agile but not impulsive” said Moreno, adding that any decisions would be made based on the advice from the Junta’s technical-scientific committee. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/26/andalucia-announce-measures-wednesday-20201026135412.html

Spain’s COVID-19 state of emergency faces backlash: Opposition parties said that was too long, epidemiologists said the move may be too little too late, and some citizens balked at nightly curfews.
“The curfew doesn’t make much sense. Does the virus only infect people between 2300 and 0600? No,” said Marta Aragoneses, a 36-year old schoolteacher, enjoying a cigarette outside a cafe in Madrid’s historic La Latina neighbourhood.
Nearby, Mariano Moreno de Guerra, a pharmacist on his way to work, said what worried him was the length of the state of emergency and the powers it gave authorities.
“They are acquiring a taste for confining people and that could be dangerous. Extending it by six months is an absolute outrage. I see a lot of potential for abuse.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain/spains-covid-19-state-of-emergency-faces-backlash-idUSKBN27B1Q2?il=0

Curfew Causes Clash Between the Government and the Main Opposition Party: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} The Executive of Pedro Sánchez rejects the condition of limiting the state of alarm to a duration of eight weeks, as had demanded PP leader Pablo Casado, and will officially request a six-month extension tomorrow, which will be voted on this week in the Congress of Deputies. Casado has asked for a time limit of eight weeks and that a “Plan B”, a legal alternative to constitutional exceptionality, be launched. Excerpt, translated from: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/abci-casado-rechaza-estado-alarma-seis-meses-y-solo-apoyara-si-limita-ocho-semanas-202010261253_noticia.html

The Axarquía’s own Caminito del Rey is ready to welcome walkers: The highlight of the renewed El Saltillo walkway, which opened on Monday, is the new suspension bridge, among the three longest in Spain. The path, which runs along a gorge between the municipalities of Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella, is the latest part of the Gran Senda (Great Trail) circle of walking routes around the province. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/26/axarquia-caminito-ready-welcome-20201026151053.html

Experts Warn of Privacy Risks Caused by Link Previews in Messaging Apps: Cybersecurity researchers over the weekend disclosed new security risks associated with link previews in popular messaging apps that cause the services to leak IP addresses, expose links sent via end-to-end encrypted chats, and even unnecessarily download gigabytes of data stealthily in the background. (On mobile devices with limited data storage this last point could be a significant problem. -Ed.)
“Links shared in chats may contain private information intended only for the recipients,” researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk said.
“This could be bills, contracts, medical records, or anything that may be confidential.”
“Apps that rely on servers to generate link previews may be violating the privacy of their users by sending links shared in a private chat to their servers.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/mobile-messaging-apps.html

Expats urged to help in frantic search for 21-year-old missing in Spain: Lilly Hutson has been missing for two weeks and was last seen on a boat with a man in Natzaret harbour, Valencia. Lilly is described as being 5’4? to 5’6? tall, of athletic build with blonde hair, brown eyes and a London accent.
Valencia Local Police can be contacted on 092.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/26/expats-urged-to-help-in-frantic-search-for-21-year-old-missing-in-spain/

Nasa finds hidden pockets of water on the Moon in breakthrough for space exploration: The discover of pockets of water in Clavius crater raises hopes for exploration – and even habitation – of the Moon, as astronauts may not need to carry water with them.
The announcement was based on data from the airborne observatory Sofia, a modified 747 carrying a large telescope. Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/moon-nasa-announcement-160551391.html?

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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DigameXtra No. 1766 Monday, Oct. 26th 2020

On October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club Events: Trips
November
-6th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip – a few places left
-27th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre, Granada, €15 pp includes drivers tip
December
-3rd – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip Christmas shopping (Thursday)
-8th – Mrs Miggins Christmas Sale of Christmas Cakes, mince pies, pastries, etc Orders taken now
-15th – Our donation of Christmas Gifts of toys for local children to La Cruz Roja – Please donate if you can, unwrapped gifts please. Thank you
-Christmas 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have a Christmas break after all. It is at the 4* Hotel Bahia in the very centre of Almunecar and all Covid 19 safety procedures are in place. It also has a Spa and indoor swimming pool. The dates are the 23rd – 27th December
The package includes:
4* hotel accommodation on a ½ board basis.
Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve
Gala Lunch on Christmas Day
Wine and water with meals
Coach Fare
Gratuities for driver and restaurant staff
Price? €260pp based on 2 sharing a double room
Deposit is 75€ non refundable, balance to be paid by Tuesday 17th November.
Pick ups
Torre del Mar bus station, Aldi bus stop, Caleta, Taxi Rank, Algarrobo Costa, Torrox, Nerja bus station and Maro.
Plenty to see in Almunecar from the 9th century San Miguel Castle, Parque del Majuelo Botanical Gardens, Roman Aqueduct to the Lori Sexi Bird Park with over 120 species of birds and of course the superb beaches.
January
-8th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip
–22nd – La Canada & Iceland €15pp
-We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. During the crisis our times are 11.30 until 1pm until further notice.
-We are also collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis, so if you can add a couple of items to your weekly shop and bring it down to us, it would be very much appreciated. They really need baby food, nappies and foodstuffs such as rice, flour and pasta.
-We are selling off all our books and DVDs at 4 for €1. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday from 11.30 until 1pm
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

This week at Potters Bar- Nerja:
-Monday: Free pool table and complimentary tapas from 7pm
-Tuesday: Potters famous pub quiz from 8pm. Great fun, food and prizes included.very popular pls book.
-Wednesday: Great live music between 7 and 9pm from Howie and Jo with all the popular favourites to sing a long to. Free tapas and a menu. Pls book.
-Thursday: An infornal and fun evening including pool, play your cards right and food!
-Friday: Full menu including great fish and chips served from 6pm. Pls book.
Potters week-ends: Happy hours from 4 till 8
-Saturday – the famous Potters BBQ, and the very popular sounds if Paul Locky between 2 and 4pm on our fabulous terrace. Bookings essential.
–Sunday: The Fantastic Dixieland Jazz Trio between 2pm and 4pm. This is a great afternoon of quality entertainment and Sunday lunch. If you have never enjoyed a Sunday at Potters Bar, then book, its a great Sunday out!
Tel: 685 435 767

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beige sofa adjustable headrests & reclining footstools with 2 matching chairs only 12 months old excellent condition Sofa 210 x 100 cms. Chairs 110 x 100 cms Price 250€
-2 seater lemon sofa very comfy 155 x 86 x 102cms Price 55€
-Natural wooden sideboard with new porcelain pumpkins knobs with bronze handles Width 195cms. Depth 40cms Height 85cms Price 150€
Contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429
Info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Pre-owned Sofa. Danish design sofa for sale €450. Sofa in excellent used condition, buyer to collect from Valle Niza Playa, between Almayate and Benajarafe. Diane.
WhatsApp 00447720760459 or
email dkmdesign @ btinternet .com

For Sale: Coat, like new, size “S”, velor, lined inside with fear (artificially), black (different to the foto), washable. Looks much more nicer than the foto ! €30. Edwin in Competa,
boegero@gmx.de

For Sale, 3 items:
-Portable gas fire with bottle and trolley. Excellent condition. €45
-Portable aircon with remote control. Seldom used. €80
-Complete welding kit. Cevik K 160 = Type 5, new burning googles, pair of hide welding gloves, assorted rods and Swiss made adjustable sensitivity Optrel Solarmatic welding mask with spare lenses. Seldom used in very good condition. €95
Contact: neilthackrey@fastmail.es ; mobile: 697624771
All items to be picked up at the new Corumbela carpark as you exit the village going towards Arenas. Neil, Corumbela.

Wanted: Exercise bike. Looking for a 2nd hand exercise bike. Please call me 655722962 if you have one for sale.
Joanne, Competa

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Wes Woodwork: I’d like to recommend Wes Woodwork. He carried out a job for us that proved to be not as straightforward as it looked. Never complained, kept us informed it would take a little longer due to the problems he encountered, and came back to make a minor adjustment, always with a smile and with good humour and patience. And on top of that, the work has transformed my room. Wes advertises on FB, not sure where else. But highly recommended. Valerie Fahey, El Morche, vjfahey0 AT gmail D0t com

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The Government decrees the state of alarm and wants to extend it until May 9: {Translated from seville.abc.es}
Updated: 25/10/2020 20:12h
The New Rules That Began Last Night
Pedro Sánchez has appeared at a press conference to explain the measures of the new state of alarm. It will be imposed curfew between eleven at night and six in the morning throughout the national territory, except the Canary Islands. In addition, the autonomous communities may define their entire territory or some areas. The idea of ??the Government, Sánchez explained, is to extend the state of alarm for 6 months, until May 9, 2021.
The BOE has already published the Royal Decree, so as the curfew goes into effect tonight (Sunday) from 23 pm to 6 am. It will be valid until November 9, but it may be extended for periods of 15 days, after the approval of the Congress of Deputies. Read its full content here. The main measures contained in the BOE are the following:
1. Limits the movement of people at night
As already mentioned, it limits free movement and mobility during the period between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The Autonomous Communities may determine, within their territorial scope, that schedule and begin and end an hour earlier or later: that is, prevent mobility between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. or between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Activities allowed
It will only be possible to circulate on the roads or spaces for public use during that time slot for:
a) Acquisition of medicines, health products and other essential goods.
b) Assistance to health centers, services and establishments.
c) Assistance to veterinary care centers for urgent reasons.
d) Compliance with labor, professional, obligations business, institutional or legal .
e) Return to the place of habitual residence after carrying out some of the activities foreseen in this section.
f) Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.
g) Due to force majeure or situation of need.
h) Any other activity of a similar nature, duly accredited.
i) Refueling at gas stations or service stations, when necessary to carry out the activities set forth in the preceding paragraphs.
2. Forbidden to enter and leave the communities
In general, the entry and exit is restricted of people from the territory of each autonomous community and each city with a Statute of Autonomy except for the exceptions that we will detail below. Yes, it will be possible to circulate in transit between communities for work reasons, studies, etc., which will be indicated below.
The restriction of the entry and exit of communities does not affect the border regime. In the event that it affects a territory with a land border with a third State, the delegated competent authority will notify the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation in advance.
In addition, the delegated authorities may limit the entry and exit of people in territorial areas that are geographically inferior in nature to a region or autonomous city, with the exceptions provided below.
Exceptions
Yes, you can go from one community to another to:
a) Attend health centers, services and establishments.
b) Compliance with labor, professional, business, institutional or legal obligations.
c) Attendance at university, teaching and educational centers, including nursery schools.
d) Return to the place of habitual or family residence.
e) Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.
f) Travel to financial and insurance entities or refueling stations in neighboring territories.
g) Required or urgent actions before public, judicial or notarial bodies.
h) Renewals of permits and official documentation, as well as other administrative procedures that cannot be postponed.
i) Taking exams or official tests that cannot be postponed.
j) Due to force majeure or need.
k) Any other activity of a similar nature, duly accredited.
3. Meetings of a maximum of six people
The size of groups of people in spaces of public use, both closed and outdoors, will be conditional on not exceeding the maximum number of six people, except in the case of cohabitants and without prejudice to the exceptions established in relation to dependencies, facilities and establishments open to the public .
The same goes for meetings in private spaces. In the case of groups that include both cohabiting and non-cohabiting people, the maximum number referred to in the preceding paragraph will be six people.
4. Manifestations: yes, if distance is guaranteed
Meetings in places of public transit and demonstrations carried out in exercise of the fundamental right regulated in article 21 of the Constitution may be limited, conditioned or prohibited when the prior communication presented by the promoters does not guarantee the personal distance necessary to prevent contagions
5. Places of worship
The regional governments will be in charge of limiting the permanence of people in places of worship setting the capacity for religious meetings, celebrations and gatherings, tending to the risk of transmission that may exist.
6. Flexilization and suspension of limitations
Each regional government may, in view of the evolution of the health, epidemiological, social, economic and mobility indicators, after notifying the Ministry of Health, modulate, make flexible and suspend the application of the prohibition to enter and leave the communities, the maximum limit of group meetings and the capacity and stay in places of worship.
7. Competences
Each Administration will retain the powers granted by current legislation, as well as the management of its services and its personnel, to adopt the measures it deems necessary, without prejudice to the provisions of the Royal Decree. The coordinating body is the Interterritorial Health Council.
8. Penalty regime
Failure to comply with the provisions of the royal decree or resistance to the orders of the competent authorities will be sanctioned in accordance with the laws, in the terms established in article 10 of Organic Law 4/1981, of June 1. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/abci-estas-nuevas-medidas-estado-alarma-anunciadas-pedro-sanchez-202010251432_video.html

Andalucia prohibits meetings of more than six people both on the street and in homes: {Translated from seville.abc.es} The order has been published in an extraordinary BOJA this past Friday and will come into effect at 00:00 this Sunday.
The Junta de Andalucía orders the limitation of a maximum of six people for the development of any activity, whether of a family nature or on public roads.
The Andalusian Executive weeks ago made this recommendation that, starting this Sunday at 00:00, it will be an obligation for all territories that have restrictive measures, that is, the capitals of Seville, Jaén, Córdoba and Granada and some of their municipalities.
The publication of the BOJA extraordinary this past Friday night intends to adopt specific measures for the containment of Covid-19, both in localities where the restriction on the mobility of the population or part of it has been agreed, and in those in which have been established the measures of the BOJA of October 14, 2020.
One of the most prominent orders of this text has been the one concerning meetings of people, since they will be limited to six people, including cohabitants, unless there are more than six (I believe this allows cohabitating families of greater than 6 persons to gather at home. -Ed.). In other words, there may not be meetings of more than half a dozen people either on the street or at home.
This order will come into effect at 00:00 this Sunday, October 25.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-junta-prohibe-reuniones-mas-seis-personas-tanto-calle-como-casas-202010241037_noticia.html

Bad News For the Future of Streaming and Torrenting Websites:
Global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has obtained a DMCA subpoena requiring the Tonic domain registry to hand over all information it holds on a wide range of ‘pirate’ sites. These include torrent giant 1337x.to and streaming portal BS.to, which are good for 78 million visits per month. Veterans Kinox.to and Movie4K.to are among the remaining targets. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/ace-obtains-dmca-subpoena-to-unmask-operators-of-major-pirate-sites-201025/

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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DigameXtra No. 1765 Sunday, Oct. 25th 2020

On October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 By Naythan

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For Sale: Philips Hot Air Fryer complete with recipe book. Perfect working order. 35 Euros. Contact George, Maro. Tel. Mobile: 653085825. Or Email: dobmick at Hotmail dot co dot uk.

For Sale: Secretaire desk with mirror cupboard. Beautiful secretaire desk with mirrored back upper case with matching wall shelf. Stands 210 cms tall, 68 cms wide 50cms deep. Top lifts off for transport. Excellent condition. 190€ ONO
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For Sale: Pet Igloo. We bought this lovely pet igloo for my daughters dog last week.Just my luck it turns out that it is too small. It will be great for a cat or very small dog. It cost €27 and is for sale for €12. It is brand new and never been used. We are in Nerja but could meet nearby.
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For Sale: Fridge Freezer. Two week old Samsung Combi Fridge Freezer, silver, model RB37J5025SA, 200 X 595. Cost E600.
€520 ONO. Full manufacturers guarantee.
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Royal British Legion Nerja: Please can we say a Big Thanks to all the 14 walkers who took part in this years sponsored Poppy Walk we had a great time the weather was kind to us and so were everyone who sponsored the walkers haven’t got a final total yet but will tell everyone as soon as we have watch this space. The Poppy collecting Boxes are out in Bars and Shops in Torrox Nerja, la Herradura and Almunecar if you cannot find one call Dorothy Allen 643212944. We are also having a Remembrance Saturday to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal at the Chapel Bar in Nerja on Saturday 7th November at 2 o/c. Please support this worthy cause as all the Covid restrictions have made fund raising difficult. Dorothy Allen Poppy Appeal Organizer.
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Reference for SPW Construction: Hello fellow Digamites. Just wanted to pass on a glowing reference for Scott and his team from SPW Construction, who I contacted having seen their ad in DigameXtra. Scott’s great team have done a lovely job fitting out our basement in Torre del Mar – plastering, painting, installing wardrobes and installing a bathroom. They resolved some problems left over from previous works,fitting these in to the schedule as well as the quoted works. Very reasonable price and clear accounting of costs. very friendly, hard working and responsive. Will definitely us them on the next phase of our work.
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BREAKING NEWS– Spanish Government to Declare a New State of Alarm this Sunday: Prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called ministers to an emergency cabinet meeting to approve the move after the leaders of ten regions called for a legal framework that would allow them to bring in harsher restrictions on movement in the light of the increase in cases of Covid-19.
By Saturday morning the Basque Country, Catalonia, Cantabria, Asturias, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, Castilla-La Mancha and the region of Valencia, as well as the city of Melilla have all asked the prime minister to declare a state of alarm. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202010/24/spanish-government-declare-state-20201024195643.html

No escaping from Wales- UK police to enforce travel ban: A police force in England says it will try to stop people from leaving Wales, which has started a 17-day lockdown to slow a surging rate of coronavirus infections.
The Gloucestershire Constabulary will patrol routes from Wales and pull over drivers they believe are making long journeys. Travelers without a good excuse will be asked to turn around. If they don’t comply, officers will inform their Welsh counterparts so they can take action because Gloucestershire police don’t have the authority to fine people traveling from Wales, the department said. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-england-police-wales-europe-9bd5bde3d97d2b9ed3b465a2641e30b6

Defeat on protecting family rights of Britons returning from the EU:
While British people who move to live within the EU before December 31st 2020 are protected by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, this doesn’t cover family reunification rights if they want to return to the UK. So if British people now living in the EU and married to an EU national want at some point to return to the UK, their EU spouse will be subject to the UK’s strict new immigration rules. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201022/defeat-on-protecting-family-rights-of-britons-returning-from-the-eu

Spain Approves New Restrictions on Crypto Currencies: The new bill on Prevention and Fight Against Tax Fraud was approved by the Council of Ministers on October 13 and contains different initiatives to reduce tax fraud practices, among them, control over cryptocurrencies.
It has been incorporated into Law 7/2012 the obligation to report on holding and operating with virtual currencies, both located in Spain and abroad, if it affects Spanish taxpayers, in model 720 of declarations of assets and rights abroad. The Government “will require information on the balances and holders of the coins in custody. In addition, it establishes the obligation to provide information on the operations of acquisition, transmission, exchange, transfer, collections. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/this-is-the-new-regulation-on-cryptocurrencies-that-the-government-has-approved/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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