DigameXtra No. 2595 Thursday, August 10th, 2023

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Bridge Holiday Weekend: Tuesday, August 15th is Assumption of Mary, a public holiday. The “bridge” refers to most also taking Monday the 14th off as well, creating a “bridge holiday” from Saturday thru Tuesday, a 4 day weekend.

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Cool & Groovy live: Friday, Aug, 11th at Posada La Plaza. Fantastic setting in Canillas de Albaida, if Steven Spielberg designed a set depicting a beautiful Andalucian village square it could not be more idyllic than this!
Covers of David Bowie, Madness (yes with the mad sax), The Beatles, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel (yes, with all the harmonies), Neil Young, Bob Dylan and much more.
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Noche del Vino- Competa: Tues, 15 Aug
Concert by Israel Fernandez after 22:00
11:00- Mass
12:30- Traditional treading of grapes
13:30- Award ceremony
14:30- Lunch, followed by music
22:00- Presentation + music + dance show
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Antoñito Molina live at La Cana Flamenca Fest 2023:
Friday, 18 Aug, 10pm. Parque El Majuelo, Almunecar
Tix & Info: https://www.redentradas.com/?entradas=antonito-molina&provincia=granada&cpro=18&eid=2519

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Luis Fonsi performs in Salobreña: Sat, August 19, 10pm, closing the Tropicalia Summer Music Festival, at Salobreña’s old football field. Info & tix: https://tropicaliasummermusic.com/ 

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imPULSE Pink Floyd Tribute Show: Upcoming events
– 12 Aug., Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 13 Aug., Mijas (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 26 Aug., Estepona (Auditorio Municipal)
– 28 Oct., Málaga (La Cochera Cabaret)
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COSTA DEL SOL

These are the beaches on the Costa del Sol where jellyfish have been sighted this Wednesday:
– Several beaches on the Costa del Sol have started this Wednesday with jellyfish in their waters. After their presence was detected yesterday, Tuesday, these invertebrates have been sighted again in different areas of the Malaga coastline, with more in Mijas and Marbella. The app Infomedusas (updated at 11am) reports a medium level of jellyfish presence on the following beaches
– Malaga city: Guadalmar.
– Marbella: Calahonda, Artola, Las Cañas, La Chapas, La Víbora, Real de Zaragoza, Pinomar, Costa Bella, El Alicate, Los Monteros, La Adelfa, Realejo, Río Real, El Pinillo, El Cable and La Venus.
– Mijas: Peñón del Cura, El Faro, Las Doradas, La Cala, la Butibamba, El Bombo, Rocas de Mar, Riviera, Calahonda, Alhamar, Royal Beach and Luna.
– Torrox: Ferrara
Source: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/these-are-the-beaches-the-costa-sol-20230809123804-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Amber weather warning for temperatures above 44C extended in parts of Malaga province:
– Aemet has extended an amber warning (major risk) that it had planned to activate this Wednesday, 9 August, until Thursday, a day on which maximum temperatures of 43C are forecast (locally they may exceed 44C). The warning affects the Antequera district this Wednesday, while the Serranía de Ronda will remain under a yellow warning. On Thursday, both areas will be under an amber warning until 9 pm.
– In Malaga province, the amber warning has been activated for Antequera and Ronda, with maximum temperatures of 42C and 40C, respectively.
– Minimum temperatures will also be very high during this week’s heat wave, “with nights above 20C, and even above 25C, in the southern half of Spain, central area and Mediterranean area”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/amber-weather-warning-for-temperatures-above-44c-20230809131100-nt.html

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Malaga municipalities extend measures against drought- there are now 14 with water cuts + reservoirs update:
{Translation, summary} 09/08/23,13:47
– 14 municipalities have implemented water cuts to its population, mostly at night, due to lack of water in the reservoirs from which they are supplied. The last to join this measure have been Almogía, Villanueva de la Concepción and the southern area of Torcal de Antequera. The solution, until the arrival of the long-awaited rains, is the hiring of water tanks and tanker trucks.
– These three inland municipalities are supplied from the El Puntal reservoir, whose level is dropping every day. This lack of water has led them to meet and issue a statement in which they announce occasional water cuts at night, from 18.00-20.00 in the evening and until 08.00 in the morning, and until the levels of the reservoirs are recovered. They will be carried out during the next weeks and appeal to “make an efficient use of water to avoid having to extend these restrictions more hours and to more areas”.
– Casabermeja also receives water from this large reservoir and is one of the municipalities most affected by the restrictions in the province of Malaga. Here, residents receive water about six hours a day: it is cut off at 14.00 hours and does not return until 08.00 hours the following day. The situation is more drastic in rural areas, which only receive water about six hours a week.
– In the neighbouring town of Colmenar, barely ten kilometres away, there are also problems with the supply, which has led to water cuts in scattered and rural areas.
– The regions most sensitive to the drought are Axarquia and Valle del Guadalhorce. In the latter, the town of Valle de Abdalajís has initiated this week water cuts from 23.00 to 07.00 hours. And in the case of Axarquia, municipalities such as Almáchar, Benamargosa, El Borge, Iznate, Moclinejo, Periana, Sedella and Vélez-Málaga have been adding to the supply cuts in their urban centers and / or scattered areas. The timetable of the restrictions varies in each one and can go from 21.00 to 09.00 hours or from 00.00 to 07.00 hours.
– The levels in the reservoirs of the province also does not help to alleviate the situation of the municipalities. The seven reservoirs in Malaga accumulated this Wednesday 159.27 cubic hectometres (hm3), being at 26.05% of its capacity. A year ago, they had 117 cubic hectometres more.
– In critical situation are the reservoirs of La Viñuela and Conde del Guadalhorce. Both ended July recording record low volumes for that month. La Viñuela, which supplies the Axarquia region, already faced the beginning of the summer at historic lows, below 15.2 cubic hectometres, at 9.2% of its capacity. It currently stores only 14.12 hm3 and is at 8.59%.
– The Conde del Guadalhorce dam has started August with a historical record in the level of minimum reserves at 19.27% of its capacity, with 12.81 cubic hectometres, a milestone that was recorded last Monday. Two days later, the situation remains the same.
– There are reservoirs that are in a better water situation. The Guadalhorce reservoir is at 26.26% of its capacity, with 33.01 hm3, and the Guadalteba, contains 56.18 hm3 and is at 36.65% of its total volume. The Limonero and Casasola reservoirs are also located in the city of Malaga, at 28.83% and 33.43%, respectively. The former accumulates 6.44 hm3 of water and the latter, 7.26. In the Western Costa del Sol, the main source of water supply is the reservoir of La Concepción, which is in the best situation. This Wednesday it is at 51.18% of its capacity, with 29.45 cubic hectometres.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1330605/municipios-malaguenos-amplian-las-medidas-contra-la-sequia-y-ya-son-14-con-cortes-de-agua/

MALAGA CITY

Ryanair Recruiting Cabin Crew In Malaga: On August 17 from 10.30am airline recruiters will be interviewing potential new employees at the Salles Hotel Malaga, Calle Marmoles, 6, 29007 Malaga. If you consider this the ideal new career for you and you can meet all of the entry requirements (see website), it is necessary to apply online at https://apply.workable.com/ryanair/j/2C958D9430/ before attending the interview.

TORROX

The mayor of Torrox signs an edict to influence water saving in the face of drought: {Translation, summary}
– The mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, has signed a proclamation to influence water saving in the face of the drought. Apart from the already established cut off the supply of water resources in the beach showers and footbaths, the new notice prohibits the use of drinking water in irrigation of gardens, parks or public and private green areas; the washing of streets, sidewalks or facades; the filling or refilling of private pools; washing cars outside authorized establishments; and ornamental fountains, showers or public fountains without closed circuit. Medina has insisted on publicly requesting a “rational use of water” and continues to ask for “understanding” for the occasional difficulties that may occur in the supply.
– The mayor noted that “Torrox is being able to save the summer in a normalized way and with great effort,” although the City Council, also attending to the requirements of the public water company of the Axarquia, Axaragua, sees the need to continue adopting saving measures in a month of August in which the population is quadrupled “by the historic high tourist season that is living the municipality.
– Medina has detailed, to the drought situation is added the current heat wave that is suffering Spain and the arrival of the bridge (long holiday weekend) of the Assumption, which also coincides with the fair of El Morche, which is celebrated from Friday 11 to Tuesday 15 August and the forecast of a high demand for water supply due to the increase in visitors. Hence, continues the mayor of Torrox, that has to take these “new exceptional saving measures” to the situation of exceptional drought in the system of exploitation Viñuela-Axarquia, which is also the one that supplies the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-alcalde-de-torrox-firma-un-bando-para-incidir-en-el-ahorro-de-agua-ante-la-sequia/

NERJA

Nerja Beach Report: 

CÓMPETA

FB Notice from Ayuntamiento de Cómpeta regarding new water controls: {They posted this in English, but the meaning is not very clear. It sounds like water will only be available on alternating days!}
*WATER USAGE ZONES*
The current water situation is forcing us to adjust the water situation allowing everyone to get water, albeit on alternate days.
As previously suggested, everyone needs to heed the water warning and adjust water usage drastically. We cannot be watering gardens every day, washing cars, and making use of a valuable resource, when there is a serious drought affecting us all.
Starting today the water will be divided into zones, as indicated below, and will be on, alternate days.
Should you still not have water please send a WhatsApp to mobile: 676157364, with the address and zone. This will then be passed on to the traveling plumbers/water technicians.
Zone 1
Zarja, La Mata, Pulido, Malacapa, Benamayor, La Lomilla, Barranco Las Cañas, Loma Tapia, Romaila, Atajo, Platera
Zone 2
ventarreal, Paso De Archez, Casilla, Cuesta Cerrillo, Cerro, Llano Del Lagar, Barranco La Casilla, Hoya Lobo, Camino Velez, Esparragueras, Corca, Almendralejo, Cuesta Robano
We encourage EVERYONE, to be Water Conscious, and use water sparingly. FB Link

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar celebrates Tourist Day this Friday with a giant cake for more than 4,000 people: {Translation, summary}
– The event will take place next Friday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m., on the Paseo Marítimo next to the lighthouse.
– It is more than eight meters long and will have more than 4,000 servings.” The ingredients: “the sweet will be made up of 95 sheets of Genoese sponge cake, 50 liters of cinnamon and anise syrup, 250 liters of special vegetable cream for high temperatures, and 80 kg of hazelnut cream”.
– All attendees are alerted about allergens: In particular, it contains gluten, lactose, roe, nuts and soy. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-celebra-este-viernes-el-dia-del-turista-con-una-tarta-gigante-para-mas-de-4-000-personas/ 

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincon de la Victoria confirms dates of the long-awaited Zarzuela Festival: Fri, 25th & Sat, 26th Aug, from 10pm
Tix on sale at Calasur Travel, Calle Granada, 10, Rincon de la Victoria or at box office the day of the event. For more information or to reserve seats call: (+34) 951501097
Two extraordinary productions: Pharaoh’s Court and La Revoltosa. The talent of more than fifty people, including performers, orchestra, choir, production, costumes and lighting, will come together to give life to these musical jewels. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/08/08/rincon-de-la-victoria-confirms-dates-of-the-long-awaited-zarzuela-festival/ 

UK

UK driving licence holders reminded to exchange their permit before 15 September cut-off: UK driving licence holders resident in Spain before 15 March have been reminded by the British embassy that they have until 15 September to exchange their licence for a Spanish one if they have not done so already. This follows an agreement in March between the UK and Spain for drivers to swap licences without needing to take a practical or theory test.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/driving-licence-holders-reminded-exchange-their-permit-20230809112845-nt.html

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Entire Nation Gets Doxed- U.K. Electoral Commission Breach Exposes Personal Voter Data of 40 Million Britons, they waited 10 months to alert voters:
– The U.K. Electoral Commission on Tuesday disclosed a “complex” cyber attack on its systems that went undetected for over a year, allowing the threat actors to access years worth of voter data belonging to 40 million people. “The incident was identified in October 2022 after suspicious activity was detected on our systems,” the regulator said. “It became clear that hostile actors had first accessed the systems in August 2021.”
– The details exposed as a result of the cyber incident are as follows:
*Name, first name, and surname
*Email addresses (personal and/or business)
*Home address if included in a webform or email
*Contact telephone number (personal and/or business)
*Content of the webform and email that may contain personal data
*Any personal images sent to the Commission.
*Home address in register entries
*Date on which a person achieves voting age that year
– It’s not clear why the disclosure was delayed by another 10 months, but the Commission told the BBC and The Guardian that it was done to stop the adversary’s access, investigate the extent of the breach, and enforce security guardrails.
– “Anyone who has been in contact with the Commission, or who was registered to vote between 2014 and 2022, should remain vigilant for unauthorized use or release of their personal data,” the (Commission) watchdog said, adding it has put in place mitigations to secure against future attacks.
– Dox = to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge.
*DoctorLaptop Notes*
– This was probably an inside job. Perhaps a disgruntled, or blackmailed, network manager at the Electoral Commission. Or a network manager did something unimaginably stupid for a supposed tech expert: connected home PC to work server, clicked an email phishing link, left their password out where others could access it, etc.
– With today’s security tools, a breach like this should have been identified in days. To remain undetected for so long suggests the threat actor had top level network admin access. Why? Data chains (the network connecting work stations to the mainframe server) are compartmentalized into sections. Average workers only have access to their section, not the entire network. Only a few people have the top level network admin access that was required to maintain the breach undetected for so long, across the entire network.
– The amount of work and resources required for a remote hacker group to pull this off, for so long, without inside assistance, makes that possibility unlikely. The data did not include any bank info or financial docs, so there is just not enough reward for a major hacker group to bother with it.
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/08/uk-electoral-commission-breach-exposes.html

USA

Raging wildfires ripped through Maui communities:
– Raging wildfires that ripped through Maui communities, destroying what’s feared is hundreds of homes and businesses and triggering apocalyptic scenes. People fled into the water or drove by walls of fire to escape the flames, which have left at least 20 people seriously injured, displaced thousands of residents and visitors, and brought the resources of the island’s emergency response to a near breaking point as the flames continue to spread.
– Maui County says three active wildfires continue to burn with more than 100 firefighters trying to battle the flames. Firefighters weren’t able to use helicopters to douse the flames Tuesday because of the high winds, but helicopters have gone up Wednesday. Full article: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/09/coast-guard-joins-brush-fire-response-lahaina-where-crews-continue-battle-wind-whipped-flames/ & Video Link

SPORTS

Football News- Table of the final phase of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023:

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OTHER

Robbie Robertson, Leader of The Band, Dies at 80:
{Aug 9, 2023}
– Guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and worked extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, has died. He was 80. According to an announcement from his management, Robertson died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness.
– He is best known for the classic songs he wrote for the Band, including “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “The Shape I’m In” and “It Makes No Difference.” His story with The Band was captured in the 2019 documentary “Once Were Brothers.“
Full article: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/robbie-robertson-dead-the-band-1235692172/ & Video Link

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: Info in English. https://www.alcoholicos-anonimos.org/v_portal/inc/muestra_datos_centros.asp?cod_provincia=29

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DigameXtra No. 2594 Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

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From 9pm at El Charco, Los Romanes.
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Updated Poster- Feria de El Morche 2023: 11-15 Aug
Now with times.
– Sunday, 13 Aug, 00:00. Formula V band
– Monday, 14 Aug, 22:30. Mikel Erentxun
– Tuesday, 15 Aug, 01:30. Cafe Quijano band
See full 10 page schedule of events, in Spanish, at FB

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Cajiz celebrates a new edition of the ‘Fiesta del Emigrante’ next weekend, 11 & 12 Aug:
– Friday. At 8pm the bar, the children’s bouncy castle and music open. And at 10pm there will be a tribute to the emigrants, to then give way to a musical performance by singer Antonio José, who will be accompanied on guitar by Gabriel Cabrera. DJ Nene will close Friday night.
– Saturday. Starts at 12 noon with the opening of the bar whose profits will go to the festivities of San José in Cajiz. Face painting at 6pm, and a bouncy castle. Starting at 12:30am, Elisa Ariza will perform, accompanied by Jesús Martín ‘El Mauro’, Vicente Santiago and Antonio Iagos. The Fiesta del Emigrante will close at 2:00 a.m. with DJ David Tovar. 

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XL Noche Flamenca ‘Antonio de Canillas’: Thurs, Aug 10, Canillas de Aceituno
The XL Flamenco Night ‘Antonio de Canillas’ will be held this Thursday, August 10 in the Plaza de la Constitución in Canillas de Aceituno starting at 11:00 p.m.
First will perform the dance groups ‘Aires de la Maroma’ under the direction of Antonio Guerra.
This will be followed by Lucia Leiva and his show ‘Morado’, whose singing will be performed by Gregorio Moya, accompanied on guitar by Alejandro Torres ‘Niño de la Era’ plus Elena Pino, accompanied on guitar by Manolo Millón. To end this great night of flamenco, a performance byÁlvaro Díaz. 

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Dana & Gianni Concerts:
– Friday 11th of August. 10.30 pm concert with Dana & Gianni at Jornadas de Verano, Triana de Vélez Málaga. Info & res: +34 653 96 29 66
– Saturday 12 August at 21.00 Dana & Gianni in concert at the Bitácora of Torre del Mar, Paseo Larios 7. Info / booking 675833718 

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Tourist Report: {Editor} Much to my surprise, the Torrox Costa beach walk was packed at 11:30pm Monday night, like I haven’t seen since before Covid arrived. Many places were still serving food. I did notice that the vast majority of the people were Spanish. Some well dressed northern Spanish in cute matching outfits (typically tall and pale skinned, speaking proper Castellano), but the majority in tee-shirts & baggy shorts looked and sounded like they were from Andalucia. Very few were speaking English or German. Mostly families, no packs of drunk guys all wearing ManU shirts, no flamboyant hen parties. Far fewer French in attendance than in previous years. I’m told the French are favouring Spain’s North Atlantic coast beaches this summer, due to the wicked high temps in the South Med coast.

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SPAIN

The PP says that, after the yes of Vox and the JEC, Feijóo is approaching the investiture and takes 50 seats ahead of the PSOE: {Translation, 1st 3 paragraphs}
– The PP considers that, after the announced support of Vox and the decision of the Central Electoral Board to confirm the vote count in Madrid, Alberto Núñez Feijóo is getting closer to the investiture by adding 171 deputies and is already 50 seats ahead of the PSOE.
– To his 137 deputies and the best percentage since 2011, the PP adds the 33 of Vox and the anticipated support of the UPN deputy, which places Feiojó “five seats away from putting together a majority for a solo government”.
– Sources of the PP national leadership maintain that, in order to overcome Feijóo, the PSOE would have to start by securing the 30 seats of “the 18 parties that make up Sumar” and then add “the express support of the rest of the parliamentary arc”. Sánchez could only avoid Feijóo’s investiture if, after losing the elections, “he tries what no one has ever done: to opt for an investiture after being defeated and opting for the support of each and every one of the nationalist or pro-independence parties in our country”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-ve-feijoo-mas-cerca-investidura-jec-si-vox-20230807185358.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalusia registers more than 640,000 empty homes, 4,200 more than ten years ago: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia registers 641,437 empty homes, which represents 13.73% of the total Andalusian homes (4,673,007) and 2.4% of the total homes nationwide (26,623,708), which is 4,216 more than last year. ten years.
– In this way, the Andalusian community leads the ranking of autonomous communities with the most vacant homes, followed by Galicia, with 506,370 empty houses, and the Valencian Community with 459,211.
– At the provincial level, Almería and Granada head the list of Andalusian provinces with the highest percentage of vacant houses. Specifically, Almería has a total of 73,028 empty houses out of 433,763 homes built, which reflects 16.84% of unoccupied houses with respect to the provincial total.
– Granada also shows 16.84% of empty homes out of 573,692 houses built, which results in a total of 90,538 unoccupied houses in the province of Granada. Jaén follows with 16.72% of unoccupied houses out of 373,720 homes built, which reflects a total of 62,501 empty houses.
– Likewise, the province of Malaga continues to succeed it on the list with 15.33% of unoccupied homes, which represents a total of 152,774 empty homes compared to the 996,557 houses built. On the other hand, Huelva follows with 13.09% of empty houses out of 320,045 homes built, which shows a total of 41,907 unoccupied homes. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1329586/andalucia-registra-mas-de-640000-viviendas-vacias-4200-mas-que-hace-diez-anos/

AXARQUIA

Axarquía water company publishes times of cuts to supply:
– Vélez-Málaga town hall and public water company Aqualia have started to publish information about cuts to supply in Vélez-Málaga every day via social media (Last of their FB posts I saw was Saturday. Maybe they use different social media? -Ed.). The measure has been adopted following criticism and complaints about the intermittent nature of the cuts across the municipality, which stretches from Chilches in the west to Mezquitilla in the east and up to Triana to the north, since they started on 30 June.
– Councillor Jesús María Claros reported that since Wednesday 2 August announcements have been posted on the town hall’s social media explaining which areas are going to have their water temporarily cut off, from approximately 11.30pm to 7am on a daily basis. “The cuts depend on consumption and reserves. In some areas the water will not be cut off and in others it will,” Claros explained. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-water-company-publishes-times-cuts-supply-20230807194203-nt.html

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Axarquía beachgoers complain about ‘filthy’ sea:
– In the last few days, beachgoers on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol have reported an increase in the presence of foam and dirt in the seawater close to the shore.
– “There is little or nothing we can do when the ‘natas’ appear,” said Manuel Rivas, manager of the company Servimar Axarquía, referring to the foam or scum that often appears on the surface of the water. Servimar operates the fleet of 12 sea cleaning boats – known as ‘quitanatas’ – along the Axarquía coastline. They try to dissolve the foam before it gets close to the shore, although if it does, “it is almost impossible to stop it there”, explained Rivas. Full article & photo: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-beachgoers-complain-about-filthy-20230807202453-nt.html 

MALAGA PROVINCE

Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Sayalonga and Frigiliana- These four towns in Malaga are the most desired by foreigners looking to buy a home: {Translation, summary}
– La Axarquía is one of the most charming areas in the province of Malaga. With a landscape dotted with small and quiet towns, many of them just a few kilometers from the beaches of Nerja or Torre del Mar, the interest of foreigners to rent or buy a home in this area is increasing. According to a report from the Idealista real estate portal, among the 18 most demanded municipalities in Spain are four towns in Malaga . And all of them are in the Axarquía .
– They are, in this order: Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Sayalonga and Frigiliana. All four are located in the same area, in the surroundings of the Tejeda and Almijara mountains.
– According to Idealista, there are 18 towns in Spain that dominate interest in housing seeking foreigners, since most of the searches for houses in these territories occur from abroad. At the national level, the ranking is headed by the Asturian municipality of Ponga, where 69% of the visits to advertisements come from abroad. Cala d’Or (Balearic Islands) has 63% of visits to its real estate ads by foreigners. In third place is Cómpeta (Málaga), with 61%, and Rubia (Ourense), with 60%, according to data from a study carried out by Idealista.
– Garafía (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Deyá (Balearic Islands) and Vallehermoso (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) share 57% with a weight of foreigners of less than 60%. Among the ten most desired are two others in Malaga: Canillas de Albaida and Sayalonga, with 56% of international searches. The same percentage is accounted for by Valle Gran Rey (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) and Benitachell (Alicante).
– In Frigiliana the weight of foreigners is 55%, while Hondón de las Nieves (Alicante) remains at 54%, followed by Algueña (Alicante) with 53% and Jete (Granada), with 52%.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-pueblos-deseados-extranjeros-comprarse-vivienda_0_1818718882.html

TORROX

Residents of Torrox up in arms over noise from beach bars:
– Around 50 residents from the Peñoncillo area of Torrox Costa gathered outside the town hall last Thursday, 3 August, to protest over the “noise and nuisance” coming from beach bars in the area. Placards carried slogans that could be translated as: ‘Peñoncillo united, ******** silent’, ‘******** isn’t culture, close this rubbish’, ‘Disco out of here’ and ‘El Peñoncillo wants to sleep’. (********* = a specific bar I shouldn’t post the name of. -Ed.)
– The protesters, most of whom were foreign residents, gathered outside the town hall to demand an end to the noise which they say is caused by hospitality businesses in the area, including beach bars and clubs. The demonstrators, who did not have permission to hold the protest, complained of the “passivity and inaction” of the town hall. The protest was broken up by Guardia Civil and Local Police officers.
– Mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina said, “I believe in a modern Torrox, modern and full of leisure possibilities, in which young people and citizens do not have to travel to other towns in search of alternative offers.” In his opinion, “Both visitors and residents need a wide and complete variety of leisure activities”, in Torrox and along the Costa del Sol in summer. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/residents-torrox-up-arms-over-noise-from-20230807220353-nt.html

NERJA

The City Council temporarily closes the Chillar river due to the high risk of fires: {Translation, summary}
– The Local Government Board has agreed to the temporary closure of access to the river Chillar, as a precautionary measure and as long as the situation of high risk of forest fire is maintained. This measure will be effective from Thursday August 10 and is adopted on the basis of several reports from various agencies, such as the Seprona, the Provincial Fire Consortium or Civil Protection, which warn of the high fire danger. Source & photo, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/el-ayuntamiento-cierra-temporalmente-el-rio-chillar-por-el-alto-riesgo-de-incendios/ 

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Nerja Beach Report Aug 8th: The Ayuntamiento de Nerja posts these in the afternoon of the day reported on. These will always be one day behind.

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

BREAKING NEWS- With La Viñuela reservoir down to 8.65% of its capacity Velez-Malaga increases water cuts to its residents by two hours more per day to 10.5 hours (11pm to 9:30am without water): {Translation, summary} Updated 08/08/23, 20:01h.
– Velez-Malaga has extended the restrictions on the use of running water. The residents will have two hours less daily supply. The taps will be dry from 23.00 hours to 9.30 hours, both in Velez-Malaga and in the areas of Torre del Mar, La Caleta and Baviera Golf. It is the consequence of the extreme drought that Andalusia suffers and hits with special drought to La Axarquia.
– As reported by the water company Aqualia, the rest of the towns, including Almayate, Hornillo, Toscano, Benajarafe Costa, Torre Chilches or Chilches Pueblo, the restrictions will continue as before, from 2.30 am to 7.00 am.
– In a municipal notice published on August 3, the council and Aqualia asked the citizens for a “responsible use of water consumption”. With just over 14 hectometres of water (14.39), the reservoir of La Viñuela, which supplies the municipalities of La Axarquia, is at 8.65% of its capacity. In view of the lack of rain, the localities of this region have implemented different water saving measures. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/velezmalaga-aumenta-cortes-agua-vecinos-dos-horas-20230808170723-nts.html

MARBELLA

Several associations in Malaga accept selective hunting of wild boars: {Translation, summary}
– The lack of water makes the boars come down from the most mountainous areas and get into urbanizations, golf courses, and even our beaches {pic}. Several business and environmental groups have welcomed the announcement by the Junta de Andalucía to authorize the selective hunting of wild boar, given the presence of these animals in recent weeks in the urban and coastal areas of cities such as Marbella {pic}. These boars can be quite fearless, will enterer crowded beaches, and root thru your bags.
– Additionally, the Marbella City Council has requested authorization from the Junta de Andalucía to allow archers to participate.
– “Ecologists in Action Marbella” have been against selective hunting for the control of wild boars, noting that Marbella “has been practicing such control measures for years” and “apparently has not been successful because killing the animal does not prevent others from appearing”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/marbella/Asociaciones-Malaga-caza-jabalies-control_0_1818419350.html & Video Link

MIJAS

More than a hundred affected by the cosmetic treatments of a fake doctor in Mijas working from home: {Translation, summary}
– More than a hundred people have undergone aesthetic procedures in a private house in La Cala de Mijas. The Guardia Civil, in the so-called operation ‘Botu’, has arrested a woman for performing aesthetic treatments at her home without the required qualifications. Many of the victims would have had to go to the hospital for complications arising from these treatments. The false doctor has been arrested.
– The investigation began after receiving five complaints from people. They stated that they had received these treatments, consisting of botox or hyaluronic acid injections, in a private home. They claimed in their complaint that these interventions would have caused them different injuries for which they had to be treated in different hospitals in the province of Malaga. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/centenar-afectados-tratamientos-esteticos-falsa-medico-mijas-20230808115736-nts.html

TECH

ZOOM AIN’T FREE, They Want Your Data – ZOOM changes policy to allow AI models to be trained on your user data (permanently saved), and distribute it in many other ways; it also collects all your audio/video/chats if you fail to opt out:
– A change to Zoom’s Terms of Service means users’ data can now be used to train AI models. Zoom now maintains exclusive rights to all “Service Generated Data” (SGD), granting the company the authority to modify, process, distribute, share, store and maintain such data for any purpose, in compliance with applicable law. SGD refers to any telemetry data, diagnostic data, product usage data or similar information that Zoom collects in association with users’ use of its software or services. There is no opt out of sharing this SGD data.
– The default ZOOM settings opt you in to sharing your other non-SGD data: audio, video and chat. Users can turn the sharing of these off in Settings, and certainly should.
– Further, the company introduced “Zoom IQ” in March, a set of features which summarize chat threads and help you generate automated responses to written chat questions. Zoom IQ is optional. When you enable these features, Zoom there’s a little check box that’s turned on by default. If you don’t bother to change it, you agree to let the company collect data to build and improve its AI.
– That could lead to privacy and data security implications for users, as their content and information could be used in ways they did not explicitly consent to. These actions include redistributing, publishing, accessing, using, storing, transmitting, reviewing, disclosing, preserving, extracting, modifying, reproducing, sharing, displaying, copying, distributing, translating, transcribing, creating derivative works and processing.
– In 2021, Zoom agreed to settle a class action privacy lawsuit in the US for $86 million (£61.8 million). The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Zoom of violating the privacy of millions of users by sharing their personal data with Facebook, LinkedIn and Google. The company was also alleged to have failed in preventing threat actors from disrupting Zoom meetings and misled users by falsely claiming to provide end-to-end encryption. Full articles sourced for this summary article:
https://gizmodo.com/zoom-ai-privacy-policy-train-on-your-data-1850712655 &
https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121687/zoom-quietly-changes-policy-allow-ai-models-trained-user-updated

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

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

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

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 2593 Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

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This weekend at Clarence Jazz Club:
– Thursday Aug 10th 10:00 pm Jazz Jam Session
– Friday Aug 11th 10:00 pm Paula Bilá, Bruno Calvo & Óscar Lagos (Jazz Vocal, Flamenco Fusion)
– Saturday Aug 12th 10:00 pm Focusyear Band 2023 (Modern Jazz)
Information and tickets on our website www.clarencejazzclub.com or in the club.
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Craft Beer Festival `Birra & Art’: Rincón de la Victoria
August 12 to 15 at the Plaza Al-Andalus.
The event will offer up to 45 different types of beers from nine national and international companies, and 24 stands with international gastronomy with German sausages, Latin food or Argentine barbecue, and sale of crafts, as well as live concerts.
The Festival program includes live music concerts in the Pop Rock style: Los Ramírez (Tribute to the Rodríguez); on Saturday, August 12; Joker Rock Band, Sunday August 13; Killer Rockets and Money Makers, Monday, August 14; and Not Yet, Tuesday, August 15. All concerts are free and start at 9:30 p.m.
You can taste beers from the price of 3 euros.
The festival will open to the public on Saturday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Mentally Ska’d are back by popular demand to LA BAMBA:
Friday, August 25th, 21:00
Cruzada de los Caminos, Viñuela. Tel 678 97 04 69

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Rincón de la Victoria Summer Cinema will screen eight films during the month of August:
All films will begin at 10:00 p.m. with free access.
– August 11 ‘The Addams Family 2’ in Llano Estación (Torre de Benagalbón)
– August 12 ‘The Lost City’ in the Church Square (Benagalbón).
– August 18 with `Canta 2´ on August 18 in Llano Baluma
– August 19 `Padre no hay más que uno, 3´ in Llano Estación,
– August 25 `Lightyear’ in Plaza de la Iglesia
– August 26 `Encanto´ in Plaza Al-Andalus. 

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Feria de El Morche 2023: 11-15 August
Café Quijano, Mikel Erentxun and Fórmula V will provide music & dance performances.

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We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
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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.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
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For Sale: 2 pairs of Sketchers Ladies summer sandals in very good condition, size 36. €20 a pair or €30 for both pairs.
Tel. 699763817 Sue, Torrox Park 

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For Sale: 2 Dahone Folding Bikes with all paperwork and manuals
– White Dahone Ciao, 20¨ wheels, 7 gears
– Black Dahone Vitesse, 20¨wheels, 8 gears
Excellent condition, each has their own carry bag
250.00 the pair or 150.00 each. Buyer to Collect
Contact mazzagee2014@gmail.com
Marian – Caleta de Velez 

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ANDALUCIA

High temperatures return to Andalusia this week, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius: {Translation, summary} 07/08/2023, 13:57
– Andalusia will experience this week its fourth episode of summer high temperatures, with the hottest day in the community on Wednesday, a day that will reach 45 degrees Celsius in the provinces of Cordoba and Jaen, although the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) does not rule out that they can reach 46 degrees.
– Delegate of the Aemet in Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, Juan de Dios del Pino, has detailed that this episode of high temperatures, is due to “a centre of high pressure in Morocco and a centre of low pressure off the Portuguese coast”. This mass of warm air will enter through the Guadalquivir Valley and will gradually move up the peninsula, being the provinces of western Andalusia the first affected.
– As for the maximums, Del Pino said that Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week. Specifically, Cordoba and Jaen will record the highest temperatures, 45 degrees, respectively, followed by Granada, with 43 degrees; Seville, with 40 degrees; Almeria and Malaga, with 32 degrees, both; Huelva, with 30 degrees; and finally, Cadiz, where thermometers will record a maximum of 29 degrees.
– Regarding night temperatures, the head of the Aemet in Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla has stressed that these “will also be high”, and “will not fall below 22-23 degrees, and even 24 degrees”.
– Del Pino explained that the episode of high temperatures will last until Friday, and it will not be until the weekend when there will be a drop in thermometers. “We will go below 40 degrees, but we will continue to have high temperatures also on Saturday and Sunday, around 38-39 degrees Celsius,” he stressed. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1329093/regresan-esta-semana-las-altas-temperaturas-a-andalucia-pudiendose-alcanzar-los-46-grados/

NERJA

Nerja Beach Report Aug 7th: The Ayuntamiento de Nerja posts these in the afternoon of the day reported on. These will always be one day behind.

ALPUJARRA

Soportújar hosts four circus, music and theatre shows from this Tuesday: {Translation, summary}
– This August 8 the company Kanbahiota Troup arrives with the show ‘La coquette’, where a great circus star of the 50s of the last century arrives ready to succeed, according to the plot of the play, reported Monday the Board. For it, his ‘partenaire’, in charge of having everything prepared, tries to save all the problems, always hoping to please her and make her fall in love.
– ‘Any vegetable’ is the title of the circus show that brings the company Chimichurri to the town, on Wednesday, August 9, at 22:00 hours.
– The artist Diego Valdivia arrives on August 12 with the show ‘Sureño piano trio’, a concert of grand piano, accompanied by percussion and Spanish acoustic guitar in which they will perform their own compositions inspired by or related to various family or social problems.
– The programming cycle closes, on August 19, the play ‘El show de Manolo y Mindanguillo’, by the company MyM Teatro, a hilarious and crazy magic and clown show for the whole family. It is about a magician who goes on stage to perform his spectacular illusionism show while his ‘assistant’, who admires him and is determined to learn to do magic like him, takes his partner out of his mind. Source, Spanish; https://www.granadadigital.es/soportujar-acoge-cuatro-espectaculos-circo-musica-teatro/ & Video Link

TECH

This Android app is stealing WhatsApp and Facebook messages- ironically named “SafeChat”:
– While the app has since been removed from the Play Store, it will remain on your Android if you downloaded it beforehand. In this case you’ll have to delete the app, ironically called SafeChat, manually.
– The report warned: ‘If the spyware is enabled, then it can be remotely controlled and can exfiltrate various sensitive device data, such as contacts, SMS messages, call logs, a list of installed apps, device location, device accounts. The software can also uncover device information, such as the type of internet connection, IP address or SIM serial number. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12365445/Warning-app-steals-private-WhatsApp-Facebook-messages.html

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: Info in English. https://www.alcoholicos-anonimos.org/v_portal/inc/muestra_datos_centros.asp?cod_provincia=29

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DigameXtra No. 2592 Monday, August 7th, 2023

Welcome to DigameXtra !

Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its subscribers, followers & Editor. Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop.

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***DigameXtra Summer Holiday Schedule 2023***

There will be no new issue on these days this summer.
Content scheduled for these days will appear the following day.
August: Tuesday, August 15th (Assumption of Mary, a public holiday), and Monday, August 28th
September: Monday, September 4th, and Monday, September 18th

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What’s On

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices
***Trips***
August
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks – spectacular fireworks every year €16ppp
– 25th – Benalmadena Market and Marina – browse the market then lunch at the Marina, bring some stale bread to feed the fishes €15pp
September
– 01st – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd – Mini Hollywood in Almeria €56,50 includes coach, entry, lunch, show and zoo
October
– 6th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 14th – Ballet de Kiev in Almunecar €55pp includes coach and show
– 18th – 21st – Mini break to Tavira, Portugal. Price includes ½ board accommodation at the 4* Hotel Vila Gale in Tavira, with wine, water and coffee at Dinner, day trip to Faro, Coach fare, tips and Tourist tax. €335pp sharing a double room and €435 Single Occupancy. Deposit €100 non-refundable. It is advisable to take out travel insurance. For more information please send me an email.
– 25th – Visit quaint Mijas Pueblo and the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory €16pp
December
– 23rd – 27th – Christmas Break at the Hotel Blue Sea Al Andalus in Torremolinos. Price includes full board at the 4* Hotel and includes a gala meal on Christmas Day, wine, etc with meals, coach fare and tips. Price €320 pp based on 2 sharing a double room and €415 for single occupancy.
Deposit €100 pp paid on booking and is non refundable. If we cancel, you will get your deposit back. Balance to be paid on or before the 19th September. It is always advisable to take out travel insurance
– We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar. The bar is just behind the Repsol Garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page 

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Concert by German classical and crossover violinist David Garrett: Tuesday, 15 August.
Presenting his new show, “Iconic”, at the Marbella Arena on Tuesday 15 August.
Tickets for the concert in the old bullring in Puerto Banús, which starts at 9pm, cost between 39 and 199 euros and are available from https://marbellaarena.com/eventosma/david-garret/ & Video Link

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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
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
New Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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More Spam Than Usual? More Ads Targeting Things You’ve Googled, Emailed, Or Discussed On WhatsApp/FB? Browser Opening Page Been Changed?:
– Today’s malware does not slow your computer as it did in years gone by. Today’s malware wants your computer running well, so it can collect your data efficiently.
– Today’s malware comes in new formats that effectively evade detection by consumer level anti-virus programs.
– If you do not get your device professionally serviced regularly, it is almost guarantied you are being tracked, traced and allowing your data to be harvested.
– FOR AUGUST ONLY, FULL MAINTENENCE SERVICE ON LAPTOPS & MINI PCs WITH AN SSD HARD DRIVE- ONLY €45 !!! TOWER PCs OR LAPTOPS WITH OLD STYLE HDD HARD DRIVE- €55 !!!
– The Doctor is closed Friday thru Sunday for the remainder of the summer. I do not work on computers that are more than 8 years old (pre-2016). Include the make and model number when making support requests!
DoctorLaptop’s Website & Contact Info: https://doctorlaptop-repairs.webnode.page/ doctorlaptop@protonmail.com or call 675993069 after 12pm, missed calls returned asap. My contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section. 

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Service Wanted: Water supplier.
I am in need of a lot of water to fill my swimming which is coming to completion after repair. I think the quantity needed is about 45m^3 (45 cubic metres). That is 45,000,000 litres [sic]. (I believe he should have written “45,000” ltrs. See pic. -Ed.)
I live near what is left of Lake Vinuela. Is anyone aware of a supplier, please? I will be very grateful to any supplier.
Peter, Lake Vinuela. Spanish mobile 605826358
Email: pdibden@hotmail.com

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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria:
The BluCee office in Torre del Mar is now officially open!
You’ll fine us on the same street as the notary and opposite the Taj Mahal restaurant.
Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar.
In August the office is open Monday to Friday
9:30 hrs to 17:30 hrs
For an appointment outside these times please contact us.
*Selling your home on the Malaga to Nerja coast or inland Axarquia?
*Looking for a real estate agent with a difference? Someone who will make selling your house in Spain as easy as possible?
*Come and talk to us at BluCee!
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Website: www.blucee.com
We are based in Torre del Mar, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja”:
– Table. Cast iron & wood garden table Measurements
118 x 63 x 65 Price 80€
– Bedroom Set. Stunning grey color with natural wooden waxed tops bedroom set Consists 2 bedside units. Mirror Chest of drawers Measurements Mirror 70 x 90cms. Bedside tables 48 x32 x 57cms. Chest of drawers 95 x 44 x 84cms. Price 245€
– Sofa, Reduced. Chocolate brown leather 2 seater sofa Measurements 175 x 90cms 113 x 90cms Price 120€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com 

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For Sale: Epson Printer Scanner Expression XP-640
Excellent condition, just fitted all new ink cartridges €35.
Rob, Canillas de Albaida. Buyer collects.
634301463 or robandfiona@hotmail.co.uk 

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For Sale: HP Printer Ink no. 62. Black XL, used lightly for a few days, Colour XL installed but never used – printer stopped working just after I installed it. Cost me €105. Price, €50 ono. Robert 637548944 Nerja

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SPAIN

Mandatory Dog Insurance In Spain To Take Effect Next Month: 04 August 2023, 13:59 CET
– March of this year saw the culmination of months of negotiations with the successful passing of the pioneering Animal Welfare Law, known as Law 7/2023. Among its ground-breaking provisions, a noteworthy stipulation has emerged, requiring all dog owners to secure public liability insurance for their furry companions. This obligation will come into effect on September 29, 2023, marking a significant stride in enhancing pet protection.
– It’s just one facet of the array of new regulations introduced. These encompass:
*a compulsory training course for dog owners
*a prohibition on the sale of most animals in pet stores
*more stringent penalties targeting those who subject animals to abuse or neglect.
– The financial implications vary, contingent upon the comprehensiveness of the coverage. Certain policies, particularly those tailored for breeds with specific handling requirements (formerly categorised as hazardous breeds), may entail higher costs. However, as an average benchmark, basic packages hover around 24 euros annually, while more comprehensive options extend to approximately 90 euros.
– The scope of coverage within these policies is noteworthy, often reaching impressive limits of up to 200,000 euros. This encompassing umbrella can even encompass ancillary benefits, ranging from discounted veterinary treatments to provisions for kennel stays in the event the owner requires hospitalisation.
– It’s conceivable that individuals with pre-existing home insurance policies might already have some degree of coverage for their pets. However, come September, a pivotal adjustment will be necessary – dogs must be formally included within the insurance framework using their microchip identification. It’s important to highlight that, typically, a single pet is covered per policy. Full article: https://www.healthplanspain.com/blog/spain-news/1913-mandatory-dog-insurance-in-spain.html

ANDALUCIA

The heat wave activates alerts on Monday, Andalucia coast gets a break: {Translation}
– The heat wave this Monday, August 7, will place at risk (yellow) or significant risk (orange) fifteen provinces with temperatures up to 44C, according to the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
– TEMPS. At significant risk of high temperatures are Cordoba, Huelva, Jaen, Seville, Ciudad Real, Badajoz and Caceres, while they will have yellow warning for the same phenomenon in Granada and Cadiz. Maximum temperatures will decrease in southern Andalusia and throughout the Mediterranean coastal areas over the next few days, while they will rise in the rest of the Peninsula and will remain unchanged in the Canary Islands.
– WIND. The province of Cadiz will also be affected by yellow warnings for wind – with strong gusts of up to 80 km/h – and waves, a phenomenon which, in turn, will put on yellow alert to Mallorca and Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, and Girona. In Andalusia, Balearic Islands and Catalonia expect waves of two to three meters high with wind and swell from the northeast.
– In this context will begin the third heat wave of this summer in Spain, an episode that will be present in the Peninsula until next Thursday, August 10. From this Monday, a flow of southern component in low levels of the atmosphere, will favor the entry by the south peninsular of a mass of African continental air, very warm and dry, which will cause an additional increase in temperatures. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1328772/la-ola-de-calor-activa-este-lunes-las-alertas-en-cinco-provincias-andaluzas/

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Public Debate Opens Regarding The Municipal Funding Of Bullfights- If you feel strongly about bullfighting, this is your chance to make a statement: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification {pic} has opened a project of order for prior public consultation with which it foresees regulating subsidies directed to localities attached to the Network of Bullfighting Municipalities of Andalusia for “actions to promote and promote the bullfighting”.
– This is included in the information related to the prior public consultation linked to this draft order, from Law 10/1991, of April 4, on Administrative Powers in the matter of Bullfighting, which “establishes in its article 4 that the Administration may adopt measures aimed at promoting and protecting bullfighting in attention to the tradition and cultural validity of the bullfighting festival”.
– Citizens, organizations and associations “that so consider” can send their opinions on the aspects raised in relation to this draft order through the email box sg.interior.cpidssa@juntadeandalucia.es , where the contributions of each one must be accompanied by the name and surname, or company name or name of the entity that the sender represents. The deadline for sending these contributions will be valid until August 12. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/Junta-subvenciones-municipios-actuaciones-tauromaquia_0_1817818632.html 

AXARQUIA

The ‘Abucine’ film series begins its route through the Axarquía in Alcaucín: {Translation, summary}
– Alfarnate, Algarrobo and Moclinejo will be the other Axarquian municipalities through which this rolling initiative of the Provincial Council of Malaga will pass.
– ‘Abucine’ has as its main objective to promote intergenerational union in favor of integration and family values. This initiative is part of the Plan against Loneliness of the Elderly that the provincial institution promotes in recent years among the over 65 years of municipalities under 20,000 inhabitants.
– The titles selected for this second edition of ‘Abucine’ are: ‘The Lion King’, ‘Padre no hay más que uno’ (There is only one father), ‘Padre no hay más que uno 2- The arrival of the mother-in-law’, ‘Champions’, ‘The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle’, and ‘The Secret Garden’. The screening schedule is as follows:
– Monday, August 7, in Humilladero (municipal pool) the film ‘Champions’
– August 8, in Alcaucín (Art Center), ‘The Secret Garden’
– August 9, in Alfarnate (Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar), ‘The Lion King’
– August 21, in Archidona, (esplanade of the Silo, avenida Llano de Pablo Picasso) ‘The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle’
– August 22, in Algarrobo (Playa Mezquitilla), ‘Campeones’
– August 23, in Cartajima (Plaza Virgen del Rosario), ‘El jardín secreto’
– August 28, in Cortes de la Frontera (Plaza de Toros), ‘Padre no hay más que uno’
– August 29, in Benalauría (Plaza del Teniente Viña), ‘Padre no hay más que uno 2’;
– August 30, in Tolox (Plaza Alta), ‘Padre no hay más que uno 2. La llegada de la suegra’; ‘Campeones’
– August 31, in Moclinejo (Plaza de España), ‘Padre no hay más que uno’ will be screened. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-abucine-comienza-en-alcaucin-su-ruta-por-la-axarquia/ 

MALAGA PROVINCE

The ‘drag queen’ Afrodiziack (41) dies on the stage during performance at a local in Torremolinos: {Translation} The ‘drag queen’ known by her stage name as Afrodiziack died this Saturday at the age of 41 while performing on stage at the venue she ran in the Malaga municipality of Torremolinos, the ‘Tiki Tiki Show Copas’. Around 2:30 several calls alerted the 112 Andalusia Emergency Service that a person had collapsed on the scene of an establishment on Danza Invisible street and that he was unconscious. From 112 Andalucía they alerted the Police and the health services that travelled to this entertainment venue but when they arrived, although they tried to revive Afrodiziack, they failed to recover and had to certify his death. Social networks collect messages of condolence for her husband, family and friends and those who knew Afrodiziack assure that she was a “wonderful person and a great artist” who left “too young”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5162710/0/muere-drag-queen-afrodiziack-escenario/

NERJA

Paid Access To Río Chíllar Being Discussed: {Translation, summary}
– The Chíllar River in the town of Nerja is experiencing a significant increase in visitors this summer, which is causing serious congestion in its middle and upper channel. Although the regulation promised by the Junta de Andalucía has been pending for several years and the Town Council of Nerja has repeatedly urged its implementation, nothing came of it. Now a company has shown interest in taking over the management of this regulation. The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, announced this development after a meeting with the delegate of the Junta in Malaga, Patricia Navarro.
– The mayor said that a forthcoming meeting will be held with representatives of the Public Hydraulic Domain (DPH) of the Board to advance in the possible regulation and control of access to the natural site of the Chíllar River, which is part of the park of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama.
– In this possible solution, the private company would be in charge of managing access, surveillance and maintenance of the Chíllar River, which would allow controlling the flow of visitors. It is expected that in the future visitors would have to pay for access, similar to the scheme used in the Caminito del Rey. One of the key challenges is to determine the maximum sustainable capacity for the Chíllar River, considering its environmental preservation. It has been suggested that this number could be around 300 visitors per day, according to a study conducted by the Junta de Andalucía.
– Although these measures are not yet confirmed, they represent a direction that is being discussed in Nerja Town Hall meetings with the Junta de Andalucía to address congestion and ensure the long-term conservation of the aluente. Source & photo, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/Nerja-concesion-privada-acceso-Rio-Chillar_0_1816918605.html 

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CÓMPETA

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Competa Ayuntamiento Facebook post regarding water restrictions last Saturday night (5 Aug):
(As of Sunday 5:30pm there has not been an update. -Ed.)
“Good morning, after the Water breakdown that occurred in the campo, water will now be cut off every other day, until the water in the reservoirs is increased, to provide sufficient pressure for a normal supply to the whole campo. Today the water will be cut off in Cerro, Venta Real, Almendralejo, Camino Vélez and Fuente Vieja. We apologise for the inconvenience.” Source, FB 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Water outages cause outrage on social media: {DigameXtra}
– As a result of the Velez-Malaga Ayuntamiento Facebook post on Saturday night regarding the extension of water supply restrictions, many local residents posted angry replies.
– “URGENT, Aqualia informs us that the supply restrictions from 11:00 p.m. tonight to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, at an approximate time, continue in Torre del Mar, Caleta, Baviera and Vélez-Málaga. Today Torre del Mar, due to high demand, has had low pressure and a shortage of water. On the western coast of the municipality, restrictions are reduced at 8:00 a.m.” -Velez-Malaga Ayuntamiento.
– Some furious responders claimed to be without water for 24+ hours. Here are just a few of some 50 replies. Reference:
https://www.facebook.com/AytoVLZ 

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Rincón de la Victoria Archaeological Park will host a free day of astronomical observation on August 11: {Translation, summary}
– The public will be able to see the night sky coinciding with the Perseid rain. In addition, this year and as a novelty, attendees will enjoy a piano and violin concert `Mythology and Observation´.
– From 9:30 p.m. the night activity will begin with a talk on the origin of the universe and mythological description, continuing with the location of constellations and planetary and deep space night observation.
– Reservations can be made from 00:00 on August 5 until full capacity is reached through the website: http://www.turismoenrincon.es for a maximum of 2 people per access. It is recommended for greater enjoyment to wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a mat or a chair.
– The Archaeological Park of the Mediterranean is located on Avenida de Picasso. Tel: 952 406 162. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-parque-arqueologico-de-rincon-de-la-victoria-acogera-una-jornada-gratuita-de-observacion-astronomica-el-11-de-agosto/ 

EUROPE

Russia launches a massive missile & drone attack:
– Moscow unleashed a massive missile and drone barrage on western Ukraine Sunday, following through on its promise to retaliate for an Ukrainian attack on a Russian tanker.
– The Russian barrage came after an Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian tanker {pic} in the Black Sea near Crimea late Friday (Breaking reports of a second Russian ship attacked by Ukraine drones are just being released. -Ed.). Ukraine also struck a major Russian port with drones earlier the same day. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned what she called a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on a civilian vessel in the Kerch Strait. An official with Ukraine’s Security Service confirmed to The Associated Press that a Ukrainian drone packed with 450 kilograms (992 pounds) of explosive the service struck the tanker that as transporting fuel for Russian forces. Full article: https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/ukraine/2023/08/06/russia-mounts-a-massive-missile-and-drone-attack-against-ukraine/

TRAVEL NEWS

New €49 Monthly Regional Rail Pass in Portugal: All passengers are now eligible to travel on regional trains for a monthly fee of €49 after the new national rail pass became effective at the beginning of this month. Regardless of origin or destination, the pass permits their holders to use any regional train. Still, some areas of the territory are excluded from the pass, taking into account Alentejo Litoral and the Coimbra area. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/all-passengers-now-eligible-for-e49-regional-rail-pass-in-portugal/

TECH

Ten hidden Samsung Galaxy features you need to know about:
– Yes, they run Android like so many other phones, but Samsung has taken Android and run with it, adding many of its own features, apps, and tweaks to Google’s operating system. As such, whether you have a Samsung Galaxy S23, a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, or any other Samsung phone, you’ve got some powerful and versatile software tools at your fingertips. But many of the best features are hidden, or at least not well advertised, so you could easily overlook them. Full article: https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/10-hidden-samsung-galaxy-features-you-need-to-know-about

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Weekly Markets
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Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
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Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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Nerja 952 524 519
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DigameXtra No. 2591 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, August 4th, 2023

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(Date typo corrected) Today, Friday, 4 Aug, is a public holiday in Torrox: It is the Saint Roque and Virgin de las Nieves Celebration in honour of the patron saints of Torrox. Aldi in Torrox Costa has a sign posted announcing they will be closed, not sure about the other shops.

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Parking at Minigolf La Herradura:
-Important Notice: Mingolf La Herradura will remain closed until Friday 11 August. If there is a change in advance of the 11th, it will be posted on our website, www.minigolflh.es . Also, it is best to contact me using WhatsApp, 603 416 632. Missed phone calls without a message may go unanswered at present. Sorry for any inconvenience.
-High Season Parking: After some heavy lifting, measuring and painting the first two-thirds of the Minigolf La Herradura plot is now home to 20 parking spaces available for daily parking. If you are planning on spending the day in La Herradura this summer holiday, you could not ask for a more central location.
There is a large bathroom available as well as a picnic table where self-catering is allowed. Security cameras cover the entire plot. You could almost call this “boutique” parking. As such I highly recommend that you call in advance for reservations.
-Opening Hours and Admission fee: A daily pass costs 10 euros with opening hours every day from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The price of admission includes unlimited access to the Minigolf course itself with parking included subject to availability.
-Minigolf has added an additional nine holes: The full 18-hole course is complete and easily playable. It has tucked in nicely at the back in the space previously used for racquet sports and one petanca lane. The only difference from before is shorter spacing from one hole to the next.
The second petanca lane has been converted into what I refer to as the nine hole “guerilla” course, the reason being that you decide the layout of the holes in whatever sneaky way you prefer. Nine actual holes are provided and there are various obstacles spread about. The players then decide how they want to arrange them, and where the hole will begin. It’s a fun way to create longer “holes” criss-crossing each other and there is no wrong design. A lot of fun in a small space.
-Location: We are very easy to find, albeit obscured from the beachfront Paseo Andrés Segovia. (See picture at the top. The red arrow reflects the fact these little alleys are one-way streets.). Please visit our website: www.minigolflh.es , contact tab, for full Google map.
Saludos, Señor Minigolf, Scott Huston/La Herradura

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SOLD OUT– Miguel Poveda concert at Nerja Caves, Sat, 5 Aug:
– Miguel Poveda, an icon of flamenco of this century with a career full of awards, performs this Saturday at the Cueva de Nerja. 

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Iznate celebrates the XXIII edition of the Día de la Uva Moscatel with a gastronomic route, a market of artisan products and music: Sat, August 5, starting at 8pm.
– At 7pm the craft market will open and an hour later the gastronomic route will begin. The Municipal Music Band of Iznate and the Panda de Verdiales from El Borge will entertain.
– At 10pm musical performances by ‘Alalba’ and Carrete 80′. Video Link

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Vélez-Málaga’s VII Acompasao Festival: August 9, 10 and 11 at the Cerro de San Cristóbal Auditorium, it will feature a flamenco and fusion festiva featuring Sandra Carrasco, Jorge Pardo, Mujerklórica and Diego Guerrero. Tickets will be free, until full capacity, and there will be a bar service. All the concerts will start at 10:30 p.m., with the opening at 9:00 p.m. Video Link

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Scheduled and also unscheduled all year 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 or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa: **CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6th**
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Brand new curtains, very heavy with good quality linings. 140cm wide x 240cm drop. 30 euros. 
– Single duvet set (with two pillow cases). Brand new, never been used. 10 euros.
– DVD player with remote control. 15 euros. (Mitsal brand).  Contact: Jan, Velez de Benaudalla 646381332; janetgill_9@hotmail.com ; collection from Velez de Benaudalla (possibly La Herradura collection also).

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This week’s featured dogs up for adoption:
Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity
CIF G93245116 Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Ziggy – DOB 01.02.22 (estimated) – Ziggy is deaf, and has 2 different coloured eyes, his eyesight is fine, and his deafness doesn’t hold him back at all. He has done amazingly well since being found as a scared, confused pup to a dog full of confidence and happiness. He will need a home with secure outside space, and preferably no cats – he does like to chase them.
– Pedro – DOB 1.1.16 (estimated) – A small dog weighing only 8kg. Pedro doesn’t ask for much, a quiet life, he is more than happy to laze around and watch the world go by, short walks suit him best, he gets on well with other dogs and cats, and is a lovely little dog all round.
– Lana – DOB 20.03.23 – Rescued at 2 weeks old with her mum and siblings. Mum is a small dog, but Lana has been estimated to be on the large size of medium. Lana gets on well with other dogs, is very intelligent, and loves people.
– Dee Dee – DOB 18.03.23 – Born in kennels not long after her pregnant mum was rescued. Mum is a Bodeguero, but Dee Dee has been estimated to be medium to large in size. She is very playful, full of energy, but also very easy going. Loves her walks and is a great companion to have by your side.
– These are 4 of our dogs looking for homes of their own. All are fully vaccinated, chipped and have passports. Ziggy & Pedro are both neutered, DeeDee and Lana are too young at the moment. Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. We do ask for an adoption fee of  €110 for pups that are fully vaccinated, chipped and have passports, and €180 for older dogs that are fully vaccinated, have all paperwork and have been neutered. This fee goes towards their vet bills and care, and help us to continue helping abandoned dogs and cats.

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Spain leads youth unemployment with a rate of 27%, double that of the eurozone:
– The figures for youth unemployment are alarming. One out of every five unemployed people under 25 years of age is Spanish. While in the eurozone the rate fell to 13.8% in June, in Spain, it doubled to 27.4%, the highest among the twenty countries that make up the eurozone. Spain is ahead of Greece’s 23.6% and Sweden’s 21.3%. In total, 464,000 people under the age of 25 were unemployed at the end of June in Spain, 21% of all young unemployed in the eurozone.
– A report published this Tuesday 1 August by Infoempleo and Adecco also revealed that half of Spanish companies have less than 15% of their workforce under 30 years of age, and that 72% have not implemented any strategy to promote youth employment in the last year.
– By gender, women continue to have a higher unemployment rate than men, both in the eurozone as a whole, and in Spain. In the euro countries, the unemployment rate stood at 6.7% among women, compared to 6.1% for men, similar levels to those recorded in May. In Spain, the male unemployment rate is 10.2%, the highest of the euro countries. In the case of women, unemployment rises to 13.3%, one point below the level of a year ago. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/alarming-new-data-shows-spain-leads-youth-20230801191014-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

Shocking 300% increase in kidnappings revealed in latest crime stats for Andalucía:
– Andalucía has recorded a 10% increase in the crime rate during the first quarter of 2023, compared to last year.
– One of the most shocking rises is that related to kidnappings, which has seen an increase of 300%.
– Homicides and murder cases have also risen by 57.1%, attempted homicides and murders have increased by 15.8%.
– Sexual crimes have risen by 22.5% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year.
– Cybercrime has increased by 31.3% during this first quarter.
Worryingly, computer fraud has seen a growth of 35.6% in Andalucía with 15,720 offences compared to 11,590 in 2022. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/shocking-300-increase-kidnappings-revealed-latest-crime-20230802173758-nt.html

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The Andalusian Government raises the prices of all school services two months after students enroll: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía has raised the prices of all complementary school services – morning class, school canteen and extracurricular activities – in the last Governing Council before the vacations, last July 27, and two months after families enroll their children in the second cycle of kindergarten, the main gateway to the system.
– The public prices that families knew two months ago changed this Wednesday, August 2, when the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) includes the agreement of “upward revision” proposed by the Ministry of Educational Development on July 27. In the next course, therefore, the cost of the morning class will be increased by 3.9% and will cost 17.51 euros per month and 1.33 euros per day [until now it cost 16.81 euros and 1.28 euros respectively].
– The cost of the school canteen service increased by 4.2%, from 4.78 to 4.98 euros per day, and school activities increased by 4.16%, from 16.81 euros per activity to 17.51 euros per month and activity. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/gobierno-andaluz-sube-precios-servicios-escolares-meses-despues-alumnos-matriculen_1_10425976.html

GRANADA

Four people arrested for different robberies in the middle of the street committed in Almuñécar & Molvíza: {Translation, summary}
– A young man on a scooter tries to rip off a gold cord from an old woman in Almuñécar, walking along Paseo Reina Sofía at noon. The perp was arrested on July 28. Thefts by scooter riders are becoming more common.
– Couple steal the wallet and 1,000 euros on July 21 in Molvíza from a man who was leaving home using the ‘mataleón’ technique (martial arts neck choke causing victim to black-out). Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/detenciones-robos-plena-calle-almunecar-molvizar-ambroz/

UK

Bank of England raises interest rate to 15-year high: The Bank of England raised on Thursday its main interest rate to 5.25%, the highest in 15 years, as the country strives to control persistently high inflation. The interest rate was increased by a quarter-percentage point, as anticipated by many economists. The hike was the bank’s 14th in a row.
Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rate-to-15-year-high/a-66429828

HEALTH

Naythan’s Mystery Illness Solved?- Warnings on spread of black fly in Spain, who’s bite could lead to hospitalization: {Translation, summary}
– The National Association of Environmental Health Companies (Anecpla) urged Wednesday to carry out control tasks to prevent a black fly plague in summer after detecting an expansion of specimens, which wreak havoc with their aggressive bites.
– The black fly is an endemic species in Spain. Its expansion has undergone an exponential acceleration in recent years, ever more people affected by their bites are coming to health centers.
– It is a hematophagous fly, the black fly needs to consume blood to complete its life cycle. Lacking a stinger, this insect bites, tearing the skin of its victims with its mandibles in order to extract the blood. With this gesture it takes the opportunity to inoculate a small dose of anaesthetic, which will allow it to work quietly without the affected individual noticing for five minutes. The final effect results in a welt of several centimetres that often even bleeds, accompanied by a high swelling that can last up to a month, and may even require hospitalization.
– If bitten, it is recommended to apply ice to reduce the inflammation or apply an ointment with a mild corticoid and go to the nearest health centre and report the case to avoid a worsening of the reaction. And, of course, do not scratch, as this could worsen the wound or even infect it.
– The Spanish regions most affected by the presence of black flies are Andalusia, Aragon, Catalonia, Madrid, Murcia and Valencia, where this native insect of about six millimetres in length has grown to unprecedented numbers, mainly due to the increase in temperatures in recent years. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5161938/0/alertan-expansion-mosca-negra-cuya-mordedura-llevaria-hospitalizacion/ 

SPORTS

Performance-drugged ‘Olympics’ to launch in 2024 and pay athletes:
– Not only is the founder of the Enhanced Games against drug testing. He actively endorses the use of performance-enhancing drugs in athletics. “My body, my choice. Your body, your choice,” London-based businessman Aron D’Souza told The Post.
– D’Souza is the president of the Enhanced Games, a series of athletic competitions, open for anyone to apply, designed with the goal of breaking world records. He hopes to bring the competition to life in December 2024 as an alternative to the “corrupt” Olympics. (French police recently raided the Paris headquarters of the 2024 Olympics as part of a corruption probe.)
– Seeing it as his “moral duty to fix elite sports,” D’Souza said competitors will “be given a salary and a large cash prize for breaking a world record. We are creating an alternative elite sporting competition – giving elite athletes the choice between a life of poverty and obscurity competing in the Olympics, or financial well-being and the right to build their brand at the Enhanced Games. “The underpayment of athletes is the core moral failing of the Olympic movement — it is a vestige of the aristocratic sentiment behind the outdated unpaid ‘amateur’ requirement.”
– It’s more than that, though. Athletes will also be given free range to use performance-enhancing drugs. “We believe that individuals are best placed to make decisions about their own bodies, in consultation with their doctors. Therefore, we would welcome all performance therapies that are done under medical supervision,” D’Souza added.
“It shouldn’t be the place of a sports federation to intervene in the clinical process” Full article: https://nypost.com/2023/08/02/performance-drug-enhanced-games-to-launch-in-2024-pay-athletes/

TECH

World Economic Forum Tells Us Their Plans For A Society With Brain Monitors: Are you ready to expose your inner most thoughts to the Brain Police? We are almost there! And they sell it like it’s a good thing. Video Link

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China looks to limit teens 16-18 to two hours a day on their phones, far less for younger children:
– China’s cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a day on their smartphones, sending shares in tech companies tumbling. In 2021, the government imposed a curfew for video game players under the age of 18. That dealt a huge blow to gaming giants like Tencent.
– The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said it wanted providers of smart devices to introduce so-called minor mode programmes that would bar users under 18 from accessing the internet on mobile devices from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
– Providers would also have to set time limits under the proposed reforms, the CAC said. Users aged 16 to 18 would be allowed two hours a day, children aged eight to 16 would get one hour while children under eight would be allowed just eight minutes. But the CAC said service providers should allow parents to opt out of the time limits for their youngsters. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-issues-draft-guidelines-tighten-limits-use-apps-by-minors-2023-08-02/

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Churches & Worship

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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/ &
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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Please note that this is now suspended for the Summer break and will start again in September. The date to be confirmed.
St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284

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

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
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 Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 2590 Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

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Tomorrow, Friday, 5 Aug, is a public holiday in Torrox: It will be the Saint Roque and Virgin de las Nieves Celebration in honour of the patron saints of Torrox. Aldi in Torrox Costa has a sign posted announcing they will be closed, not sure about the other shops.

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Vive El Verano Torrox Night Movie Series: Tonight, Thurs, 3 Aug, 10pm
Movie is “Raya El Último Dragón”. Plaza de la Concordia, Torrox. 

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Cool & Groovy live: We play our greatest hits at Canillas de Albaida Feria from 10.00pm on Friday 4th August.
Come and join the fun! mitchbanjoAThotmailD0Tcom 

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Masquerade Duo: Playing live at Pool Party, Sat, Aug 5
Villa Del Mar, Nerja Camping. 2PM – 8PM
Info & tix: https://www.villadelmarnerja.com/event-details-registration/masqurade-duo-saturday-live-music-pool-party 

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‘Sin Rima or Razón’- An Exhibition of Paintings by Helen Purdie: Beginning 3rd August at the Sala Real 98 Gallery in Frigiliana.
It will be open 3 -13th August from 11.00 – 21.00 hrs on Wednesdays to Sundays at the Sala de Exposiciones Real 98, Calle Real, 29788 Frigiliana.
Further information about Helen Purdie’s work and contact details for all enquiries about the exhibition can be found at www.helenpurdie.co.uk 

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Procession of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows) patron saint of Torrox: August 5
Place: Parish Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación
11:00 h Solemn Eucharist
20:00 h Solemn Eucharist
21:00 h Departure Procession 

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Nerja Beaches Report:

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Cancelled- Raphael cancels his concert in Nerja due to medical advice: The Friday, 4 Aug concert at the Nerja Caves has been cancelled due to inflammation of the upper respiratory tract that Raphael is experiencing. “With great regret, we are forced to cancel the next two concerts of my tour, at the Festival de la Cueva de Nerja and at the Festival de Roses,” added the singer. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/ocio/Raphael-cancela-concierto-Festival-Nerja-prescripcion-medica_0_1816918961.html 

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imPULSE Pink Floyd Tribute Show: Upcoming events
– 12 Aug., Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 13 Aug., Mijas (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 26 Aug., Estepona (Auditorio Municipal)
– 28 Oct., Málaga (La Cochera Cabaret)
Info & tix: https://www.tributoimpulse.es/ 

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FREE: Cassettes. I know that vinyl records are making a comeback, what about Cassettes? All types of music. I have three boxes like this, with pull-out drawers. Going free, (clearing the study).
Mary. Puente Don Manuel. 655640862. 

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Bar Restaurant Eclipse (Caleta de Velez):
Av. de Andalucia 189, 29751 Caleta de Velez
Tel: 952 54 23 91. Open 11.30 to 19.30. Closed Tuesday
At boat roundabout by Aldi turn towards the sea. It’s on the right facing the sea. https://restauranteeclipse.com/ Liz, Caleta.

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In the middle of Spain’s electoral turmoil, acting PM Sanchez hides in Morocco, with wife & daughters in inappropriate clothes: {Translation}
– The deputy secretary of Organization of the PP, Miguel Tellado, has considered this Wednesday a “clear provocation” the trip of the acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, to Morocco to spend a few days of rest with his family (parading around Marrakech with his wife and daughters in skimpy tops in an African/Muslim country, no less) and has asked him that when he returns to Spain he has assumed that he lost the elections, sits down to talk with Alberto Núñez Feijóo and does not intend to continue in Moncloa “at any price”.
– Tellado has criticized that Sánchez refuses to make “self-criticism” and puts “miles in between” after coming second in the elections of July 23.
– In an interview on Onda Cero, collected by Europa Press, the ‘popular’ leader has assured that this attitude responds to the “arrogance” of Sanchez, who “can not continue clinging to power as he pretends”, with the support of pro-independence parties.
– “It would be good that he returns from Morocco accepting his electoral defeat, that you can not be president at any price and that the time has come for” PP and PSOE “to sit down and talk,” he has summoned him, after the refusal of Sanchez to meet with Feijóo this week. In this way, he has claimed that Sánchez should abandon this “escape”, assume that the PP won “clearly” the elections and talk to Feijóo.
– Because for Tellado, the socialists have ceased to be a state party, that it “has allowed itself to fall into the arms of the Catalan independence movement” with the leadership of Sánchez. “And so it is very difficult, there is no one to talk to in the PSOE. He has gone on vacation and with the others you can’t because he won’t let them,” he said.
{While Marrakech is a tourist destination, a little more tolerant than the rest of Morocco, tiny tank tops are not appropriate attire there for females, especially for a queen and princesses. Very disrespectful. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-tellado-pp-ve-provocacion-vacaciones-sanchez-marruecos-seria-bueno-vuelva-aceptando-derrota-20230802120041.html 

ANDALUCIA

EXTREME risk of forest fires declared in Andalucia: 

MALAGA PROVINCE

Occupancy of tourist apartments in July falls below forecasts in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– It is not being the expected July for tourism in Malaga. Despite the good occupancy data, the tourist apartments are below the data expected in a month that predicted to be “historic” but now branded as “rare”. “The reservations are increasingly last minute and we have more entries almost on Mondays than on weekends, I do not know if it was the elections or what, but it has been a strange month,” says Francisco Martin, a member of the Association of Professionals of Housing and Tourist Apartments of Andalusia (AVVAPro).
– The average stay drops a little, standing between 5 and 7 days, and as in recent years, the advance with which bookings are made is down again, being below 30 days, when in 2018 and 2019 in coastal areas bookings with an advance above 90 days. As for the origin of the tourists, in July 40% were of Spanish origin compared to 60% of international origin.
– However, the AVVAPro spokesman emphasizes there is an increasing interest in the supply of luxury villas outside the ‘golden triangle of the Costa del Sol’. “We are seeing how there is demand for villas of between 1,000 and 4,000 euros a night in Malaga city, Benalmadena or Alhaurin de la Torre, large houses, the best level and that a few years ago were unthinkable outside Marbella, Benahavis or Estepona,” he says. In this sense, there are different areas that are being sought in a trend contrary to the apartments in the center of the cities, “they are looking for long stays, around 10 or 15 days and want space for the whole family and maximum comfort”. In any case, a vacation is between 10,000 and 60,000 euros. Source, Spanish; https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/ocupacion-pisos-turisticas-debajo-previsiones-Malaga_0_1816619469.html

HEALTH

SAS launches a new hospital appointment notification service: {Translation}
– The Andalusian Health Service has launched a new information system, called ‘AviSAS’, which will notify citizens of appointments assigned for consultations or diagnostic tests -including imaging tests- in the hospital setting and will also send reminders of their appointments as the dates for these approach. It will also inform about possible cancellations or changes.
– To receive these alerts, users must first subscribe to the system. The latest version of the ‘Salud Andalucía’ application must be installed or updated and the user must have a digital certificate, QR login or Cl@ve as a secure identification system. The subscription is done by accessing the new ‘AviSAS’ section in the App menu and activating the option for ‘Hospital Appointments’ (‘Citas hospitalarias’) notifications. In addition, you can choose the channel for receiving notifications: a notification on your mobile device -‘App Salud Andalucía’ or SMS- or e-mail. From this moment on, the citizen will receive a brief message with the appointment information through the chosen channel.
– Those interested in using ‘AviSAS’ through the ‘Salud Andalucía’ application, and who do not yet have it on their mobile devices, can download it from the following links:
– Download the application for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.juntadeandalucia.msspa.saludandalucia
– Download the application for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/es/app/salud-andaluc%C3%ADa/id1490126792
– Download the application for Huawei: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C101999551
– SAS website with all the information about the App: https://www.sspa.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/ciudadania/app-salud-andalucia
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/sas-nuevo-servicio-notificaciones-citas-hospitalarias/ 

PRODUCT ALERT

Alert on the presence of plastic fragments in candies sold in Andalucia: {Translation}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has issued an alert on Wednesday about the presence of plastic fragments in the product Cup Cake Candy, from China, as reported in a statement.
– Specifically, the product in question is Cup Cake Candy Dip&Lick, of the Funny Candy brand, corresponding to lots KD2349-12-21, KD2577-03-22, KD2828-06-22, KD2972-07-22, KD3251-08-22 and weighing 40 grams.
– According to available information, the initial distribution has been to most of the autonomous communities, including Andalucia. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended to people who have the products included in this alert to refrain from consuming them. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1326650/alertan-de-la-presencia-de-fragmentos-de-plastico-en-unos-caramelos-vendidos-en-andalucia/ 

TECH

Putin Outlaws Anonymity- Identity Verification Mandatory For Online Services, VPN Bypass Advice a Crime:
– President Putin has signed off on legal amendments that threaten to destroy online anonymity, crush free speech, and stifle innovation. Starting this year, internet platforms must verify new users’ identities via state-approved systems, before granting access. VPN circumvention advice will constitute a crime, certain Gmail use will be banned, and non-state-approved hosting companies will be rendered illegal.
– While Russia hasn’t been able to cut itself off from civilization just yet, it can make people, companies, and investors leave of their own free will. By rendering its corner of the internet a hostile environment where free speech is a thing of the past, it raises the prospect of internet entrepreneurs walking in lockstep with the government, choosing another line of business, or leaving Russia altogether. Citizens, meanwhile, will need identification to enjoy whatever remains.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/putin-outlaws-anonymity-user-id-verification-for-online-services-vpn-bypass-advice-a-crime-230801/

WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING ?

Why are taxpayers picking up the tab for this foolishness?- Malaga will place an iceberg from Greenland in the centre of the city:
{Translation, summary}
– An iceberg of more than 15,000 kilos from Greenland will arrive at the beginning of next September to Malaga thanks to the team of the eighth edition of the expedition Desafío Ártico 2023. The iceberg will be placed in Calle Larios, in the heart of the capital of the Costa del Sol , and will be left there until it melts to illustrate the phenomenon of climate change.
– After the expedition has obtained the export license from the Greenland Government for scientific study purposes, the iceberg is making its way through the sea in a container at 22 degrees below zero until it lands in Spain.
– The expedition is sponsored by the Diputación de Málaga and the Dingonatura Foundation. {No mention of the enormous costs involved in transporting a friggin’ iceberg on the long trip from Greenland to the Med Coast. Wouldn’t spending that money to hire a few more doctors be a better use of those funds when people are waiting up to a year or more to see specialists?} Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/malaga-colocara-centro-ciudad-iceberg-procedente-groenlandia-20230802113939-nts.html 

SCAMS

Facebook Scam Page Offers Cheap Train Tickets For Renfe:
– The page, “Tarjeta de transporte para residentes en España”, says “Renfe offers all Spaniards a transport card for only €2.35. To get your card, follow this link and answer a few questions”. The link (not the Facebook page) actually leads to a scamming website, which was online under a different name a year ago.
– However, when entering the users data, which included a telephone number, subscribers to the card were in for an unpleasant surprise. They did not receive any card to travel by train and in some cases, people were charged up to €90 for subscribing to a fake service.
– For RENFRE ticket purchases, only use their official website, https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/08/02/facebook-scam-page-offers-cheap-train-tickets-for-renfe/

FINANCIAL

This is the amount of money you should never put in the bank all at once: {Translation}
– The Tax Agency monitors cash movements as a measure to control money flows and prevent money laundering. While it monitors cash withdrawals from banks or even the money “that you keep under the mattress”, it also monitors the cash deposits that citizens make to banks.
– Although we are in the era of Bizum and contactless payments, paper money still plays a predominant role in the economy of the vast majority of users. And the difficulty of tracking cash payments means that the Treasury establishes strict limits on the amounts that can be moved without the public body being aware of it.
– The maximum amount of money that we can deposit in cash in the bank without justifying it and without attracting the attention of the Tax Agency is about 3,000 euros, according to La Información. It is from that amount when the Treasury can request vouchers and supporting documents to determine the origin of the money.
– This limit is, in fact, the same as in the case of cash withdrawals, according to the Bank of Spain in its Banking Customer portal. The entity also informs that “the fact that the Tax Administration may have information on all these movements does not mean that it will initiate an investigation”, but that it will only do so in the event of having “suspicions of a criminal operation”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5161539/0/cantidad-dinero-que-nunca-deberias-ingresar-banco/

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DigameXtra No. 2589 Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

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Friday, 5 Aug is a public holiday in Torrox: Saint Roque and Virgin de las Nieves Celebration in honor of the patron saints of Torrox. Aldi in Torrox Costa has a sign posted announcing they will be closed, not sure about the other shops.

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Iggy Pop: Tonight Wed, 2 Aug, 10pm
Starlite Amphitheatre, Marbella
Info & tix: https://starlitemarbella.com/es/concierto/iggy-pop-es/ 

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Festival Jazz & Blues of the La Alpujarra 2023:
Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th August.
Villa de Busquístar, Granada
Info & tix: https://www.jazzgranada.es/festival-de-jazz-y-blues-de-la-alpujarra-2023/ 

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Pablo Castillo Quartet feat. Laura Dooge (Jazz Vocal):
Friday 4 Aug, 10pm.
Clarence Jazz Club, C/ Danza Invisible 8, 29620 Torremolinos
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Full programme for the Zapata Festival 2023 in Alhaurín de la Torre:
**Friday 4th August**
11:30 a.m. – Opening bell ringing for the fiestas.
12:00 hours – Children’s games and cucañas.
20:30 hours – Procession of Our Lady of the Assumption, accompanied by the Municipal Band of Alhaurín. De la Torre. Procession starts from the house of Dña. Francisca Gálvez, in Calle de la Loma. Honorary ringing of the bell by Mr. Francisco Torres Alcaide.
22:30 hours – Performance by the orchestra Al-Ándalus.
23:30 hours – Opening speech by Mr. Andrés Martín Serrano.
00:30 a.m. – Election of the queens and ladies of honour for children and young people 2023.
**Saturday, 5th August**
13:00 hours – Gastronomic competition declared a Provincial Tourist Singularity Festival, with a special prize for originality. Drinks, paella and tripe tasting, election of the 2023 queen of honour, all accompanied by live music by DJs Dani Gabana and Antonio Rocha.
16:00 hours – Performance by the dance group Las Terremoto, teacher Nuria Rubia.
16:30 – Prize-giving ceremony for the gastronomy competition.
19:00 hours – Children’s ribbon race.
22:30 hours – Al-sÁndalus Orchestra.
01:30 a.m. – Games and cucañas.
**Sunday 6th August**
13:30 hours – Rocío Mass in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption, accompanied by the Jabalcuza Rocío choir.
16:30 hours – Chinchón tournament.
18:30 – Painting competition (bring suitable clothing).
19:00 hours – Youth ribbon race.
22:00 – Performance by the Al-Ándalus orchestra.
23:30 – Performance by the musical group El Callejón. 

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XXXV Festival de Cante Flamenco de Alcaucín kicks off the Feria de Alcaucín 2023 this Friday, 4 Aug:
– The vocalists Ezequiel Benítez, Esmeralda Rancapino, Raúl ‘El Balilla’, ‘El Perrete’, Pepe Calayo and the dancer Matías Campos make up the lineup for the event that will begin at 00:00.
– Regarding the program of the 2023 Fair that will begin that same morning, the Councilor for Fiestas has listed the activities that have been prepared especially with the little ones in mind. At 12:00 pm there will be a slide in the pool; and from 6:00 p.m., inflatables, children’s entertainment, face painting, popcorn and cotton. The parade of the Alcaucín Municipal Music Band will be at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 am they will play flowery reveille.
– At noon on Saturday there will be a paella tasting and at 3:00 p.m. – also on Sunday – the Foam Festival accompanied by Miguel Botana and the Sioké brass band. There will be a 50-meter water slide on Calle Arcos. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a bicycle ribbon race and children’s piñatas. At 8:00 p.m. there will be a mass and procession in honor of San Sebastián accompanied by the Alcaucín Municipal Music Band.
– On Sunday the procession will go out again through the streets of the town. At 11:30 p.m. the dance group Romero de Alcaucín will perform and at 12:00 a.m. the Queens and Dames of the Children’s and Adults’ Fair will be chosen, as well as the Children’s and Adult Mister. At one in the morning there will be a concert by Lorena Santos and David Jiménez, “a very talented urban art duo”
Also on Sunday, August 6, there will be a tasting of roast meat. At one in the morning there will be a concert by Henry Méndez, “An artist with whom we have grown up, and many of whom will be able to sing his songs”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-xxxv-festival-de-cante-flamenco-de-alcaucin-da-este-viernes-el-pistoletazo-de-salida-de-la-feria-2023/ 

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SPAIN

The eurozone unemployment rate falls to 6.4%, but Spain continues to lead unemployment with 11.7%: {Translation, summary}
– The unemployment rate in the euro area fell by one tenth of a percentage point in June compared with May to stand at 6.4 %, which is a new record low since the creation of the single currency, according to data published on Tuesday by the EU statistics agency Eurostat.
– In the European Union (EU) as a whole, the unemployment rate in June remained stable at 5.9 %, the same figure obtained in May, thus also maintaining the historic low recorded in the community bloc.
– By country, Spain recorded a fall in unemployment in June of 0.2 points compared with May, standing at 11.7 %, which is still the highest rate in the euro area and the whole of the EU, according to Eurostat data.
– Even so, this fall of 0.2 points month-on-month between May and June places Spain, together with Greece, as the two countries in the EU and the euro area where unemployment fell most between the two months, although their total rates are the highest in the EU and the euro area.
– Spain (11.7%), Greece (11.1%), Lithuania and Sweden (both 7.5%) are the EU countries with the highest unemployment rates in June. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5161484/0/tasa-paro-eurozona-cae-6-4-pero-espana-sigue-cabeza-desempleo-con-un-11-7/

AXARQUIA

Benamargosa celebrates the Feria de Agosto with more than twenty activities throughout the week: {Translation}
– The fair will take place on 4, 5 and 6 August, but the activities will take place throughout the week.
– Wednesday at 22:00 the Benamargosa Juan Salinas 7-a-side football pitch will be inaugurated.
– On Thursday 3rd August a family gincana {?} with popular games has been organised at the Benamargosa Juan Salinas 7-a-side football pitch. The youngest children will be able to enjoy Children’s Day with attractions at reduced prices.
– At 12:00 noon on Friday 4th August the Feria de Benamargosa 2023 will begin with the ringing of the bells. The Swimming Championship will kick off half an hour later and at 20:00 the Football Tournament at the Benamargosa Juan Salinas 7-a-side football pitch.
– At 22:00 the lighting of the Fair and the official stand will be inaugurated with the Metrópolis orchestra which will be in charge of opening and closing the stand every night. At 23:00 hours, the Azahar dance group will perform and the trophy ceremony will begin. Then the Misses, Mister and Veteran Couple of the 2023 Fair will be chosen. At 01:30 hours, concert by Estopaos.
– The Day Fair will be inaugurated on Saturday at 10:00 noon with Nicolás Quintana and the Malabar Duo. The children’s area will be open from 17:00 to 19:00 – also on Sunday – in “las escalerillas”. The Day Fair will also close at that time. In the evening, at 23:00 hours, the modern dance group Twerk Queens will perform and at 01:00 hours there will be a concert by Raúl Camacho.
– On Sunday, 6 August, from 12:00 hours, there will be horse riding at the Feria de Día. The ribbon race on horseback is scheduled for 20:00 hours on the Benamargosa river. “It is a tradition that we want to maintain because it cannot be lost”, stressed the councillor for Fiestas. At 23:30 there will be a performance by Ecos del Rocío and at 01:30 there will be a fireworks display. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/benamargosa-celebra-la-feria-de-agosto-con-mas-de-una-veintena-de-actividades-durante-toda-la-semana/ 

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga opens August with highs of 42.5C, the terral threatens more nights of intense heat: {Translation, summary}
– August in Malaga opens Tuesday with the first of two consecutive days of orange alert activated by the strong heat that, at 4:40 p.m., has already set the maximum temperature at 42.5 degrees.
– On the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley, where the orange alert is also present, the heat also approaches 40C. For example, Torremolinos borders on that temperature (39.5C); Coin has 38.4C; Estepona marks 38.6C and Álora 38C.
– According to the Aemet measurement station in the port of Malaga, last night the minimum temperature reached a record of 32.2C at 2am. It is with these figures, the night enters what the experts call torrid, since the minimum 25C is exceeded, and by far.
– The forecast is that the heat will continue until Friday, when the thermometers could drop up to 10 degrees compared to those of this beginning of the week. For Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 August, Aemet has activated two warnings.
– For Wednesday the orange warning will continue on the Costa del Sol, Málaga capital and Guadalhorce, with the possibility that 40C will be exceeded again in points of the Guadalhorce Valley. In the case of the Axarquía region, the alert will be yellow due to the forecast of reaching 37C. In both cases, the notices will be activated from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
– Thursday, the notices will also be yellow on the Costa del Sol and Valle del Guadalhorce, as well as in the Axarquía. It will be in force from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with expected maximums of 38C. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-agosto-terral-noche-calor_0_1816618742.html

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The fields of Malaga “burn” due to the high temperatures of the last days: {Translation, summary}
– The lack of water and the heat of the last few days is causing the Malaga countryside to dry out even faster. The situation for the agricultural sector was already worrying a few weeks ago and now the irrigators are describing it as “terrible” and “lamentable”. In the Guadalhorce Valley, the farmers’ water supply is 37% less than last year and they claim that the fields “have been burnt” over the last few days due to the high temperatures in Malaga. In addition, they maintain that they do not understand why in Malaga capital and other municipalities there are no restrictions on supply as there are in some towns in the province and consider it “a lack of respect” towards them.
– Avocados, mangoes, cereals, oranges, lemons, courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, olives and almonds are some of the products that are grown in the fields of Malaga, which have either not come through or, those that have been saved, have not reached the expected size. Asaja claims that so far 90% of the rain-fed cereal crops have been lost and that tropical crops are drying up. Source & photo, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/campo-Malaga-quema-temperaturas-ultimos_0_1816319879.html 

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Alfarnatejo presents 21st edition of the “Gazpacho de los 3 Golpes Festival” and other Feria de Alfarnatejo events: {Translation, summary}
– Saturday, 5 Aug
– The festival is usually attended by around 2,500 people and around 400 litres of gazpacho are distributed.
– The Fiesta will start at 12:00 with a parade by the School of Music. This will be followed by a pasodoble concert and the opening of the craft market. The institutional act and tribute to the women potters is scheduled for 13:00. Half an hour later, gazpacho will be served.
– From 1 a.m. onwards there will be music with the Kalima orchestra and Sótano Sur, who will perform a tribute to the 80s. In the evening, from ten o’clock onwards, the Dúo Malabar and the Tumbao orchestra will perform. At one o’clock in the morning, Mecanomania will begin their performance, which will pay tribute to the legendary Spanish pop group. At the end of the show, the Tumbao orchestra will return and from five o’clock in the morning onwards, Dj Bigotes will be on stage.
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– Wednesday 2 August there will be activities, the first at 20:00 hours being ‘Hot air balloon flights’. At 23:00 there will be an astronomical experience with a telescope. Both activities will take place at the football ground. “We have prepared a very complete programme to enjoy especially in the cool of the evening. But above all, we have tried to combine tradition with modernity,” said the mayor.
– On Thursday 3 from 17:00 to 19:00 there will be activities at the municipal swimming pool. “At 21:00 hours I will start the Monologue in the Municipal Park; at 22:00 hours the Gastronomic Contest of pitxos and tapas will begin”, the Mayor of Alfarnatejo went on to explain.
– On Friday 4 at 20:00 the ‘Alpaca throwing competition’ will begin. At 22:00 hours the young people from the Lorena Díaz Musical Theatre School will perform the musical ‘Mamma Mía’. At 23:30 there will be a tribute to the indoor football champions and at 24:00 there will be a Barbiepink Party with DJ Antonio Hierro. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alfarnatejo-refresca-el-verano-este-sabado-con-una-nueva-edicion-de-la-fiesta-del-gazpacho-de-los-3-golpes/ 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A breakdown forces the water supply to be suspended in Benajarafe and Chilches: {Translation}
– A breakdown during repair work on a pipeline on the coast of the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, which was carried out last Monday, has forced the suspension of the supply in the coastal areas of Benajarafe and Chilches.
– This has been announced by Aqualia, the company that manages the Municipal Water Service of Vélez-Málaga, in a statement, which states that they have been working since Monday to rectify the damage in order to resume the water service “as soon as possible and depending on the development of the work”. “Following yesterday’s work to connect a new section of the drinking water supply network that runs along the coast, a fault occurred in one of the pipes that supplies this area, which has led to the water supply being cut off in Benajarafe and Chilches,” Aqualia points out.
– The company regrets the inconvenience that this incident may have caused to those affected and reminds those affected that for any queries they can call Aqualia’s free telephone number – 900 81 44 83 – 24 hours a day. For its part, the Vélez-Málaga Town Council regrets the inconvenience caused to residents by this cut. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/una-averia-obliga-a-suspender-el-suministro-de-agua-en-benajarafe-y-chilches/

HUELVA

“Las Fiestas Colombinas” in Huelva starts this Tuesday with 21 concerts and extended timetables: {Translation, summary}
– The Fiesta begins Tuesday at 21.30 with the lighting of the lights, in a festival that will last until 6 August and which will be dedicated to the ports of Andalusia, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Port of Huelva.
– Thus, until next Sunday, the citizens will be able to enjoy twenty free concerts with international, national and local bands and artists, such as Luz Casal, José Mercé, Maikel de la Calle, Sexy Zebras, Ángel Stanich, Derby Motoreta Burrito Cachimba, John Conde, Juanmi Parreño, Pirámida&Luca Volkov&Mupi, Penélope Watson, The Electric Alley and 12 Pulgadas. In addition to these concerts, there will be a parallel programme in the Caseta Municipal, where Fórmula V, La Moni, Ana María Bernal, Onuba and Manguara will perform.
– Fireworks displays will take place on the first and last day of the festivities. On August 1, at 9:30 p.m., after the inauguration there will be a synchrony of fireworks with a performance by the Municipal Symphonic Band that will interpret Tchaikosvky’s ‘Overture 1812’. And on August 6, as the culmination of the Colombinas, the Paseo de la Ría will be the scene of the Fénix pyromusical show, more than 20 minutes of fireworks, special effects and special lighting, in which the pier itself will be used .
{Alert for teenagers here on holiday: The organizers have announced there will be uniformed patrols, plain-clothes undercover officers and survellience cameras to enforce underage drinking laws at these events; and remember, other than at large music festivals you pay to enter, smoking spliffs in public is not well tolerated in urban areas of Andalucia. Huelva ain’t Barcelona.} Source & photo, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1325785/arrancan-este-martes-las-fiestas-colombinas-con-21-conciertos-y-ampliacion-de-horarios/ 

TRAVEL NEWS

Renfe offers from today free, or 50% discounted, season tickets for the third quarter: {Translation}
– Renfe users can purchase free Cercanías, Rodalies and Media Distancia passes for travel between September 1 and December 31, 2023 from this Tuesday, August 1, and throughout their validity period. To expedite the acquisition of passes and avoid unnecessary waiting, the purchase is possible through the Cercanías Renfe app, and in the case of Media Distancia passes through the renfe.com website and in the usual sales channels. (stations, vending machines, etc.). To do this, the client must be previously registered.
– For Avant rail services, the 50% discount on season tickets is maintained. This same discount is applied to other high-speed routes that have been declared a Public Service Obligation (OSP), which operate under the same conditions as an Avant Pass.
– The Cercanías app allows the acquisition of recurring Cercanías and Rodalies passes quickly, easily and quickly, generating a QR code that is downloaded to the mobile phone and can later be used to control station access.
– To purchase the subscription, although it is free, it is necessary to deposit a deposit of 10 euros in the case of Cercanías and Rodalies and 20 euros for each conventional Media Distancia service. Payment by card will allow the automatic return of the deposit, once it is verified that the condition of having made 16 trips during these four months has been met.
– For children under 14 without ID, a recurring subscription has also been created for Media Distancia services, which can be purchased at renfe.com or through the Renfe app. The father, mother or guardian may acquire, through their NIF, NIE or passport, a maximum of four child passes for one origin and destination, during the period of validity.
– Travelers who have used the free Cercanías or Media Distancia pass in the second four-month period of 2023 will have their deposit returned, provided they have met its conditions. Those who have paid the deposit by card will be automatically refunded. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/renfe-ofrece-desde-este-martes-abonos-gratuitos-tercer-cuatrimestre/ 

SCAMS

BEWARE OF THE “TEAM VIEWER” APP- {I have previously warned readers NOT to leave the Team Viewer app installed on their devices- here’s why}: {DigameXtra}
– Yes, Team Viewer can be helpful, as it allows you to receive assistance remotely, when you need tech help. But you need to only allow people you personally know to connect to your device using Team Viewer, and then immediately uninstall it when the assistance is done, or you leave your device open to attack. NEVER install Team Viewer at the instruction of a stranger (… including unpaid support services, as there are many fraudulent support desks pretending to be the legit app developers. If you did not pay for the product, the price of their support is your data. Yahoo is an example that does NOT provide any free phone support, yet you will find many Yahoo support phone numbers if you do a search. They’re all fakes willing to solve your problems if you only install their support app that will allow them access to everything in your device. Not a good idea! Genuine Microsoft support shouldn’t ask you to install anything when providing phone support. -Ed.)
– European bank customers are currently being targeted in a SpyNote Android trojan campaign that relies on Team Viewer.
– The attack chains commence with a bogus SMS message urging users to install a banking app by clicking on the accompanying link which redirects the victim to the legitimate TeamViewer QuickSupport app available on the Google Play Store.
– “TeamViewer has been adopted by several [threat actors] to execute fraud operations through social engineering attacks,” security researcher Francesco Iubatti said. “In particular, the attacker calls the victim, impersonating bank operators, and performs fraudulent transactions directly on the victim’s device.” The idea is to use TeamViewer as a conduit to gain remote access to the victim’s phone to provide them help, when in reality the scammer uses it to stealthily install the malware. As you gave the app permission to be installed, anti-virus programs ignore it! The various kinds of information harvested by SpyNote include geolocation data, keystrokes, screen recordings, and SMS messages to bypass SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Ref: https://thehackernews.com/2023/08/european-bank-customers-targeted-in.html

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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

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Emergency Services.: 112
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Ambulance: 061
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Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2588 Tuesday, August 1st 2023

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***DigameXtra Summer Holiday Schedule 2023***

There will be no new issue on these days this summer.
Content scheduled for these days will appear the following day.
August: Tuesday, August 15th (Assumption of Mary, a public holiday), and Monday, August 28th
September: Monday, September 4th, and Monday, September 18th

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What’s On

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices
***Trips***
August
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks – spectacular fireworks every year €16ppp
– 25th – Benalmadena Market and Marina – browse the market then lunch at the Marina, bring some stale bread to feed the fishes €15pp
September
– 01st – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd – Mini Hollywood in Almeria €56,50 includes coach, entry, lunch, show and zoo
October
– 6th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 14th – Ballet de Kiev in Almunecar €55pp includes coach and show
– 18th – 21st – Mini break to Tavira, Portugal. Price includes ½ board accommodation at the 4* Hotel Vila Gale in Tavira, with wine, water and coffee at Dinner, day trip to Faro, Coach fare, tips and Tourist tax. €335pp sharing a double room and €435 Single Occupancy. Deposit €100 non-refundable. It is advisable to take out travel insurance. For more information please send me an email.
– 25th – Visit quaint Mijas Pueblo and the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory €16pp
December
– 23rd – 27th – Christmas Break at the Hotel Blue Sea Al Andalus in Torremolinos. Price includes full board at the 4* Hotel and includes a gala meal on Christmas Day, wine, etc with meals, coach fare and tips. Price €320 pp based on 2 sharing a double room and €415 for single occupancy.
Deposit €100 pp paid on booking and is non refundable. If we cancel, you will get your deposit back. Balance to be paid on or before the 19th September. It is always advisable to take out travel insurance
– We meet every Tuesday between 12 and 2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar. The bar is just behind the Repsol Garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page 

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Torre del Mar presents the August program at ‘Al Son del Rebalaje’ (To the Sound of Rebalancing) with Martirio, Chato de Vélez or Marta Sango: 

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Rincón de la Victoria Summer Cinema will screen eight films during the month of August:
All films will begin at 10:00 p.m. with free access.
– August 4 with `Cinco Little Wolves´ in Al-Ándalus square (Rincón de la Victoria)
– August 5 `García y García´ in Llano Baluma (La Cala del Moral)
– August 11 ‘The Addams Family 2’ in Llano Estación (Torre de Benagalbón)
– August 12 ‘The Lost City’ in the Church Square (Benagalbón).
– August 18 with `Canta 2´ on August 18 in Llano Baluma
– August 19 `Padre no hay más que uno, 3´ in Llano Estación,
– August 25 `Lightyear’ in Plaza de la Iglesia
– August 26 `Encanto´ in Plaza Al-Andalus. 

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Cool & Groovy at Restaurante El Ruano, Sayalonga:
On Thursday, August 3rd from 8.30pm.
A fantastic setting just outside Sayalonga.
Covers of David Bowie, Madness (yes with the mad sax), The Beatles, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel (yes, with all the harmonies), Neil Young, Bob Dylan and much more.
All played on electric Fender guitars, acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and alto saxophone with 2 part harmonies. Bose PA system.
So book your table by calling 625 399 131
Cool & Groovy Video Link

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Johny Chiu live: Fri, Aug 4th, 9pm
Table Mountain at Los Ventorros in Comares. I’ll be showing you the best of my acoustic musical arsenal, in a very special summer concert. FB 

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Feria de El Morche 2023: 11-15 August
Café Quijano, Mikel Erentxun and Fórmula V will provide music & dance performances.

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Malaga Fair + fireworks and drone show info:
– The Malaga Fair 2023 {pic} takes place from August 12 at midnight until August 19.
– On Friday night, August 11, just before midnight, the Malaga Fair will begin in the traditional way with an impressive display of fireworks on the city’s beaches. This year, the fireworks show will be accompanied by a drone show that will project emblematic images of the city and the fair, giving the opening an additional attractive shine. Full Malaga Fair info, in English: https://www.vivalaferia.es/en/blog/malaga-39-s-carnival 

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We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
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SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
NEW SERVICE- Selling Your House? SPW Construction can offer you a bespoke package to prepare your house for sale.
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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:
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My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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Selling your home on the Malaga to Nerja coast or inland Axarquia?
Looking for a real estate agent with a difference? Someone who will make selling your house in Spain as easy as possible?
Come and talk to us at BluCee!
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
New office in Calle Timon, Torre del Mar opening very soon.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day. 

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For Sale: Exercise bike by Sports Tech, 150 euros
Virtually brand new – in excellent condition
Buyer collects from El Capistrano, Nerja
Contact: suzlegge@sky.com
Suzanne/ Nerja

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For Sale, 3 items: Gates.
– 1 slightly used and 2 brand new stainless steel gates, measuring 100cm wide x 150 cm high. No need to fix to the wall as the posts are floor mounted. We brought these but they are too small for what we need, the 2 new gates are still boxed in their original packaging
– We can sell separately or together, brand new they were just under 160€
Prices: Used gate 80€ ; New gates 100€ each. Any questions please ask.
Buyer to collect cash only please, no couriers
Rob, Maro Tel: 711079342 

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For Sale: Royal Worcester Evesham Dinner Service, Gold Rim
Comprising of: 6 x Main Course/Dinner Plates, 6 x Starter Plates, 6 x Side Plates, 6 x Pudding Dishes, 6 x Serviette Rings, 1 x Large Casserole Dish with lid, 2 x Large Vegetable Serving Bowls, 1 x Sugar Bowl, 1x Egg Coddler.
Buyer to collect. Price €75.00 Price for entire collection, will not sell separately. Contact: Jan / Torrox Costa
Email: janpalfrey@hotmail.com 

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For Sale (REDUCED): Mercedes Benz SLK Kompressor
Year: 1997; ITV 03/24; 200k km; New front tyres
Good condition; Works and Drives perfect
Always in German hand. Price €3200 ono
Car located in Torrox Park near Camping
Call Svend, Torrox: 606423869 

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Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
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Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large displays supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter. 
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Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
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SPAIN

Election Update- The PP wins a seat with the CERA vote that forces the PSOE to seek the ‘yes’ of Junts, meanwhile, Sánchez declines to meet with Alberto Núñez Feijóo before 17 August to hold a “fluid dialogue” on the governability of the country: {Translation, summary}
– The votes of the Electoral Census of Absent Residents (CERA), those cast by Spaniards living abroad, has given one more seat to the Popular Party in Madrid to the detriment of the PSOE. The counting of the votes of Spaniards abroad changes the results of last Sunday’s elections. The PSOE will no longer be able to use Junts’ abstention and will have to negotiate a ‘yes’ to Sánchez’s investiture with the pro-independence party.
– Thus, the sum of the blocks in the lower house leaves the PP and Vox with 172 seats, with the addition of Coalición Canaria and UPN to the block, and 171 for the sum of PSOE, Sumar, ERC, PNV, EH Bildu and BNG, so that the Socialists would not need only the abstention of the seven deputies of Junts, but would need the ‘yes’ of at least one of them.
– Oddly enough, Carlos García Adanero, who was expelled from the Unión del Pueblo Navarro (UPN) for voting against the coalition government’s labour reform, disobeying his party’s leadership and joining the PP, will remain a member of Congress thanks to the votes of the CERA.
– The former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont has assured this Saturday that “political blackmail” will not make Junts vote in favour of the investiture of the acting Prime Minister and PSOE candidate for the Presidency, Pedro Sánchez. He considered it relevant that Sánchez “can only be elected if he obtains the affirmative vote of a broad coalition, including the seven votes of Junts”.
– He added that, “Either Junts votes yes, or the PSOE ends up facilitating the investiture of Feijóo (or the candidate that the Popular Party proposes) or we go to a repetition of the elections”. “Having the critical vote is circumstantial. One day you have it and the next day you don’t, and we can never lose sight of that. This must not lead us to fall into haste for fear of losing it, nor into overreaction in the face of a power that is inevitably ephemeral”, he added. Source, Spanish; https://www.eleconomista.es/actualidad/noticias/12390035/07/23/se-confirma-que-el-pp-gana-un-escano-con-el-voto-cera-que-obliga-al-psoe-a-buscar-el-si-de-junts.html

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Sánchez rejects urgent meeting with Feijóo, as requested by PP leader: {Translation, summary}
– The general secretary of the PSOE and acting president, Pedro Sánchez, has responded this Sunday to the letter sent by the leader of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, in which he has declined the request of Feijóo to meet this week to avoid the “blockade and ungovernability” in Spain, and has summoned him to meet after August 17, as well as with the rest of the spokesmen for the parliamentary groups, once the Cortes has been constituted and the candidate proposed by the Head of Parliament has been designated. State, according to the letter from the PSOE.
– In a puzzling contradiction, Sanchez criticized PP pacts in some autonomous communities with Vox, “governments that are adopting measures that imply disturbing setbacks in matters as important as social dialogue, equality, diversity or the environment,” while at the same time Sanchez refused social dialogue with Feijóo. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/Sanchez-rechaza-reunirse-Feijoo-urgente_0_1816019112.html

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The PP is preparing to erode Sánchez, if he governs, by using the PP majority and investigation commissions in the Senate to block Sanchez’ proposals: {Translation, first 3 paragraphs only}
– The PP will deploy its parliamentary and territorial support to wear down the Socialist Pedro Sánchez if he manages to be invested president of the Government, as it will be able to use the absolute majority it has won in the Senate (143 of the 266 senators) to give the green light to commissions of enquiry, while it will also have the power to delay the deadlines for legislative initiatives.
– Moreover, it will be able to force the convening of Conferences of Presidents, given that the rules of procedure open up this option if at least ten presidents request it. If in the last legislature the PSOE presided over nine regions compared to the six of the PP, now the tables have turned and the ‘populares’ now have 10 autonomous regions – they can reach 12 if the governments of Aragon and Murcia are formed – with which Alberto Núñez Feijóo can coordinate to be a “counterweight” to the coalition Executive of Pedro Sánchez and his partners.
– “Sánchez is going to be very cornered”, sources from the ‘popular’ party told Europa Press, convinced that if he manages to get the legislature off the ground, it will be “very short” given the “weakness” of a head of the Executive who will have to negotiate with several partners and who will face stiff opposition from the PP.
– One of the PP’s main trump cards if Sánchez governs, once the Cortes is constituted, will be the possibility of giving the green light to investigative commissions in the Senate, thanks to the majority it will have in the Chamber’s Bureau.
In this legislature, the PP did not have this power and, for example, the majority that PSOE and PNV had in the Senate Bureau decided not to admit the PP’s request to create a parliamentary investigation commission in the Upper House on alleged irregularities by the PSPV in the framework of the so-called ‘Azud case’. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-prepara-erosionar-sanchez-si-gobierna-contrapeso-barones-comisiones-investigacion-senado-20230730094646.html

ANDALUCIA

The Board publishes the new aid for the Andalusian self-employed- an incentive that can reach €5,500, that prioritizes women, young people & entrepreneurs in small municipalities: A long, detailed article in Spanish. Rather than post the full article translation, I am providing a Google Translate link.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1324727/la-junta-publica-las-nuevas-ayudas-para-los-autonomos-andaluces/
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The Andalusian government spokesman calls Pedro Sánchez “frivolous” for rejecting Feijóo’s meeting request: {Translation}
– The spokesman for the Andalusian Regional Government and Minister for Sustainability & Environment, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, criticised on Monday the “frivolous” and “irresponsible” attitude of the acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, after he declined to meet with Alberto Núñez Feijóo before 17 August to hold a “fluid dialogue” on the governability of the country.
– Speaking to journalists in Mojácar (Almería), the Andalusian Government spokesman stressed the “situation of uncertainty” in which the country finds itself after the general elections of 23 July, which “not only affects politics but also transcends economic and social issues”, and therefore urged the President of the Government to talk with the ‘popular’ candidate.
– Fernández-Pacheco considers as “totally unacceptable” Sanchez’ refusal to hold a meeting “in an environment of democratic normality” given the leader of the PP “won the general elections a week ago, yet Spain can wait while Sanchez finishes his holidays”.
– “Mr Sánchez has told him no, that he is on holiday and that he will not be back until the 17th and therefore has nothing to talk to him about”, summarised Fernández-Pacheco, who believes that politicians should “always put the general interest before their own interests”, especially when it comes to “addressing the future and governability of Spain”.
– With this, he stressed that the priority now must be “to get us out of this situation of uncertainty” and “to bring about a government that is stable, capable of facing the challenges that we all face together”, which is why it is “demandable” that the current President of the Government and “loser of the elections on 23 July” advocates dialogue “in order to ensure that Spain has a government as soon as possible”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1324784/el-portavoz-del-gobierno-andaluz-llama-frivolo-a-pedro-sanchez-por-rechazar-a-feijoo/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The weather in Malaga- Mid-week Yellow alert for high temps in the Antequera area and a cooler weekend:
{Translation} 31/7/2023, 10:51
– For the province of Malaga, the warnings for strong heat will start today, Tuesday 1 August, with a significant rise in maximum temperatures and which will lead to the activation of yellow alerts for August 1st and 2nd for strong heat with maximum values above 36º.
– According to the Meteorological Agency on its website, the yellow warning will affect the regions of the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley on 1 and 2 August between 13:00 hours and 21:00 hours.
– This marks the start of a week “of contrasts” in which the maximum temperatures will remain before finally dropping and leaving a weekend with thermometers hovering around 29-30º. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tiempo-Malaga-alerta-amarilla-comarca-Antequera_0_1816318585.html

TORROX

The “war of the umbrellas” continues on the Algarrobo and Torrox beaches despite its ban: {Translation}
– Algarrobo and Torrox are enforcing the ban on sun umbrellas without the owner being present. The famous ‘umbrella war’ is every year the protagonist of many beaches of our coast. Two years ago, a video of the long queue of hundreds of sunbathers on a beach in Torrevieja went viral and many town halls took action.
– Algarrobo was the first municipality in the province to prohibit prior reservation on the beaches. In article 14 of the ‘Municipal ordinance for the use and enjoyment of the beaches of the municipality of Algarrobo’, it is stated that “it is forbidden to leave umbrellas, parasols, tents, parasols and other equipment without the presence of its owner, in order to reserve the physical space of the beach”.
– Although Algarrobo was the pioneer in implementing this measure in 2015, it is not the only municipality in Malaga that complies with this rule. Torrox and Vélez Málaga are joining this measure.
– The municipality of Torrox has taken action to put an end to this practice. The coastal municipality considers that “it is forbidden to reserve physical space on the beaches, at any time of the day or night, by placing on the sand any type of object or equipment (chairs, umbrellas, tables, awnings, etc) without the physical presence of a person who owns them”.
– Therefore, it is not surprising to see how the local police in the area seal these items in a pack and fine the umbrellas without an owner: “You can not leave the umbrellas at 14.00 hours and return at 18.00 hours and that people who come later have to stand behind, because everything is occupied with chairs and umbrellas”, indicate from the City Council of Torrox. Before removing the offending items to police stations, the procedure is as follows: “The police take a picture of the abandoned items and then seal the pack,” they say.
– Leaving the umbrella in place is considered a minor offence, punishable by a fine of up to 300 euros. In Algarrobo, collecting your items from the Police costs 30 euros, if done within 14 calendar days. Otherwise, if they are not removed “they will be considered waste and will be “disposed of”.
– In Torrox, to collect the belongings there is a penalty of 50 euros per pack. Both umbrellas, chairs, towels, if everything that was together”, indicate from the Consistory of Torrox. If you leave the umbrella and when you return it is not there, users must go to the police station and there they will know if their belongings have been removed or not. To collect them they must give a description of where they were and what they were like. According to the regulations, “objects found in this way will be removed and stored by the municipal operational services and will remain in the municipal premises for a maximum period of fourteen days”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-guerra-de-las-sombrillas-continua-a-pie-de-playa-a-pesar-de-su-prohibicion/ 

NERJA

Jellyfish appear on the beaches of Nerja and Torrox:
{Translation, summary}
– A school of jellyfish coming from the coast of Granada has appeared this last weekend on the beaches of Nerja and Torrox and, this Monday 31st of July, they could move to other points of the coast of Málaga “although with limited presence”, according to Infomedusas.
– Several specimens of Pelagia noctiluca, mushroom-shaped, transparent and pinkish with yellow spots, were sighted a few days ago in the municipalities of Nerja and Torrox, and it is not ruled out that they will enter other parts of the coast of Malaga in the next few hours, pushed by the south-easterly wind that will blow throughout the day. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/medusas-aparecen-playas-Nerja-Torrox_0_1816318711.html 

CÓRDOBA

Horeca of Córdoba warns of the “significant decline” in tourism due to heat waves: {Translation, Summary}
– The president of the Provincial Association of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of Córdoba (Horeca), Miguel Ángel Morales, has warned this Monday of the “significant decline that has occurred in tourism during the month of July” this year in the Cordoba capital with in relation to the month of July of the previous 2022, due to heat waves.
– Morales has indicated that, “without wanting to be alarmist, the changes that are taking place in the weather, especially the increasingly frequent heat waves that we are experiencing in Córdoba, may end up affecting the behaviour of tourists and, consequently, to the flow of visitors that come to our city…causing changes that we must anticipate and before which we must take the necessary measures”. Photo: Wikipedia. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1324634/horeca-cordoba-advierte-del-significativo-descenso-del-turismo-por-las-olas-de-calor/

TRAVEL NEWS

France Introduces Discounted Summer Train Fares to “Help Locals & Tourists Save Money”:
According to a Euronews report, earlier this month, a total of 200,000 French train tickets were sold at the fixed price of €19. The same notes that until August 27, a large number of regional express train services in the coastal region of Hauts-de-France are €1.
– Local media reports have stressed that a set number of seats will be eligible at a price of €1, urging people to buy tickets earlier. The tickets are available at ticket counters in Hauts-de-France train stations as well as through SNCF’s official website. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-introduces-discounted-summer-train-fares-to-help-locals-tourists-save-money/

SPACE

Two Supermoons This August:
– The first supermoon of the month will be August’s full moon, known as the Sturgeon Supermoon. It will be at its fullest on Tuesday (August 1). Also appearing bright and full on Monday and Wednesday, August’s full moon is most commonly named after North America’s prolific sturgeon family of fish, which are found in the Great Lakes at this time of year
– The second supermoon in August will be 2023’s biggest supermoon. It rises on Aug. 30. The Sturgeon Supermoon is the first of two full moons in August, making the Aug. 30 full moon a somewhat rare Blue Moon. Photo of Olvera, Andalucia, by Julieta Rossi Pedrosa. Full article: https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/the-sturgeon-supermoon-augusts-1st-of-2-full-supermoons-swims-into-the-sky-aug-1 

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This is precisely when the ‘train’ of Starlink satellites will be visible from the south of Spain this week:
– If you spot an unusual line of bright lights in the skies above the south of Spain this week you don’t need to worry. They’re not UFOs but instead a ‘train’ of Starlink satellites from SpaceX, a company that is part of the Elon Musk empire, along with Tesla and Twitter (recently rebranded as ‘X’).
– The project’s own website indicates that these satellites have been visible in the Malaga sky for a few days now. Your previous opportunity to see them was on Monday, 31 July at 10.51pm (for six minutes) and the next will be Tuesday, 1 August at 10.01pm hours. In both cases there should be a good view as it will pass from west to southeast. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/this-precisely-when-the-train-starlink-satellites-20230731172202-nt.html

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Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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DigameXtra No. 2587 WEEKEND EDITION Friday July 27th 2023

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Parking at Minigolf La Herradura:
-Important Notice: Mingolf La Herradura will be closed until Friday 4 August. I will confirm, I hope, the reopening in next Friday’s DigameXtra Sponsor’s post. Sorry for any inconvenience.
PS: If there is a change in advance of the 29th, it will be posted on our website, http://www.minigolflh.es . Also, it is best to contact me using WhatsApp, 603 416 632. Missed phone calls without a message may go unanswered at present.
-High Season Parking: After some heavy lifting, measuring and painting the first two-thirds of the Minigolf La Herradura plot is now home to 20 parking spaces available for daily parking. If you are planning on spending the day in La Herradura this summer holiday, you could not ask for a more central location.
There is a large bathroom available as well as a picnic table where self-catering is allowed. Security cameras cover the entire plot. You could almost call this “boutique” parking. As such I highly recommend that you call in advance for reservations.
-Opening Hours and Admission fee: A daily pass costs 10 euros with opening hours every day from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The price of admission includes unlimited access to the Minigolf course itself with parking included subject to availability. (You can pay for admission and only use the parking area if you like, it’s a bit too hot for Mingolf at present, but the 10€ is billed as Minigolf.)
-“Guerilla” nine-hole course: The full 18-hole course is complete and easily playable. It has tucked in nicely at the back in the space previously used for racquet sports and one petanca lane. The only difference from before is shorter spacing from one hole to the next.
The second petanca lane has been converted into what I refer to as the nine hole “guerilla” course, the reason being that you decide the layout of the holes in whatever sneaky way you prefer. Nine actual holes are provided and there are various obstacles spread about. The players then decide how they want to arrange them, and where the hole will begin. It’s a fun way to create longer “holes” criss-crossing each other and there is no wrong design. A lot of fun in a small space.
-Location: We are very easy to find, albeit obscured from the beachfront Paseo Andrés Segovia. (See picture at the top. The red arrow reflects the fact these little alleys are one-way streets.). Please visit our website: www.minigolflh.es , contact tab, for full Google map.
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Iznate celebrates the XXIII edition of the Día de la Uva Moscatel with a gastronomic route, a market of artisan products and music: Sat, August 5, starting at 8pm.
– At 7pm the craft market will open and an hour later the gastronomic route will begin. The Municipal Music Band of Iznate and the Panda de Verdiales from El Borge will entertain.
– At 10pm musical performances by ‘Alalba’ and Carrete 80′

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Vélez-Málaga’s VII Acompasao Festival: August 9, 10 and 11 at the Cerro de San Cristóbal Auditorium, it will feature a flamenco and fusion festiva featuring Sandra Carrasco, Jorge Pardo, Mujerklórica and Diego Guerrero. Tickets will be free, until full capacity, and there will be a bar service. All the concerts will start at 10:30 p.m., with the opening at 9:00 p.m.

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Rincón de la Victoria will celebrate the XXXI Flamenco Festival `Puerta de la Axarquía´ on Sat, July 29, 22:30:
Location is the terrace of CEIP Manuel Laza Palacio.
The flamenco evening will be attended by renowned artists such as singers Ezequiel Benítez, Pedro Carmona or Chato de Vélez.
Tickets are priced at 10 euros for members, and 15 for the rest of the public. They can be purchased at the club itself, at the box office on the day of the show, El Cotre Ingles and online at:
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-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: James Bain. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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Tony Roam Transport & Removals:
Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
16 Years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Facebook: Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa: **CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6th**
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net  Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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This Roll-on Massage Oil is an essential oil blend with arnica oil to calm and recharge the body and mind. It has a delightful aromatic scent that is refreshing, relaxing and uplifting. It is a perfect body massage oil to have at home or when you are on the move.
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin

We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram @ moonetteskincare
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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja”:
– Chunky solid pine top 2 drawer sideboard. Beige color Black handles Measurements 100 x 34 x 86cms Price 145€
– Bedroom set. Verde olivo chest of drawers Matching mirror with 2 small drawers Black handles Waxed 87.50 x 90cms (Mirror) 110 x 56 x 80cms (chest of drawers)Bedside table 55 x 31.50 x 61cms. Price 280€ Extra Mirror 49 x 43cms 25€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com 

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Correction- For Sale: Car. Spanish registered RHD Toyota Corolla Vida 2000 spanish plates from 2010 1300cc, 129,900 miles. Usual spanish wear and tear. Super sized boot.
Itv for 1 year from yesterday! New brakes!
To clarify, the car was manufactured in the year 2000 and registered on Spanish plates in 2010.
Great little runner has never let me down….it’s a Toyota!
€1200 to include change over documentation.
Paul, Nerja. WhatsApp or call on +447973174249 or
email: patlockey@yahoo.co.uk 

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Wanted: Bathroom Vanity Units. Required two new modern bathroom vanity units. Could anyone recommend a company who could supply and install the complete units. The old ones need replacing. Photo is existing installation.
Keith / Torrox
Contact: keithpalmer50@btinternet.com 

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Recommendations & Requests

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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Laptop buyer alert: I am seeing a wave of “reconditioned laptops” offered for sale on Amazon.es, that have Windows 11 installed. Many of these devices are more than 5 years old and do not, in fact, meet Microsoft’s minimum processor requirements for Windows 11! The sellers have used a hack to allow Windows 11 to be installed on these ineligible devices. This hack disables important security functions, makes the operating system unstable & prone to errors, blocks some recovery options and may block the laptop from receiving Windows updates. Repair shops may refuse to work on a hacked laptop, as repair tools become unreliable on hacked systems. These laptops can not be updated to Windows 12, which is expected to be released in Fall 2024. I would avoid these devices. – DoctorLaptop

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Air Conditioned Restaurants

If you know of any restaurants that serve meals in enclosed dining areas with real air-conditioning, please send in your recommendations for me to add to the list. Be sure to include the name of the restaurant, where it is located, and the opening hours if known. -Ed.

The list of air conditioned restaurants has been moved to below the Sponsor’s Section. New entries will be posted here for one issue, then moved to the list for future reference purposes.

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News & Articles

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ANDALUCIA

Andalucian Audiovisual Council warns of “unlimited” free access for minors to hard-core pornographic content and graphic gore via mobile devices: {Translation, summary}
– The minor-inappropriate content is located on the messaging platforms Telegram, WhatsApp, on the YouTube video sharing platform, and also on Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram.
– The technical services of the CAA were able to subscribe and view offending materials on 59 Telegram channels and groups, and three Whatsapp channels, as well as on Facebook, and, to a lesser extent, on Instagram and Tiktok.
– Offending content includes beheadings, torture and the most extreme, bizarre sexual practices.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/esandalucia/sevilla/noticia-informe-consejo-audiovisual-andaluz-revela-libre-acceso-ilimitado-menores-contenido-pornografico-gore-20230727165716.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The extreme heat returns: Malaga will experience a new episode of over 40 degrees on Sunday: {Translation, summary}
– If the forecast does not fail, Malaga will experience a new episode of extreme heat this coming Sunday, with the terral as the protagonist. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has not yet activated warnings, but everything seems to indicate that it will do so in view of the forecast.
– Once again, the worst part will be borne by inland areas of the Guadalhorce Valley such as Pizarra, Álora, Coín and Cártama, where maximum temperatures of 44 and 42 degrees Celsius respectively are expected.
– In contrast, the Costa del Sol and the Axarquia coastline will record the most moderate temperatures of the day (along with the capital itself), with thermometers around 35-36 degrees in most municipalities of the coastal strip.
– Nerja and Torrox will be an oasis, temperatures will not exceed 31 degrees.
– This climatic stability will continue during the first days of next week, already in the month of August, as the skies will continue to be generally cloudless except in the Cantabrian Sea, where light rainfall is expected. As for temperatures, Andalusia will remain hot, with over 40ºC in the Guadalquivir Valley. “The torrid nights will continue in the Mediterranean, with warm nights due to the water temperature, which will still be warm,” adds the state agency.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/aemet-prevision-terral-malaga-domingo-calor-20230727102955-nt.html

LA HERRADURA

Costa Tropical residents to call for end to jet ski ‘nuisance’: The Bahía Tranquila citizens’ group is organising a demonstration on Sunday 30 July starting at 10am in La Herradura and say that the recently introduced safety drone does not go far enough. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/

UK

Sinead O’Connor RIP- Singer’s family ‘devastated’ by her death:
– Sinead O’Connor’s heartbroken family have said they are “devastated” by her death at the age of 56. The Dublin singer is survived by three of her children; Jake, Roisin and Yeshua. Her son Shane sadly died last year at the age of 17.
Her family confirmed her death in a brief statement this evening.
– O’Connor, who married four times, was ordained a priest in the Latin Tridentine church, an independent Catholic church not in communion with Rome, in 1999.
– The singer converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, though continued to perform under the name Sinéad O’Connor. In 2021, O’Connor released a memoir Rememberings, while last year a film on her life was directed by Kathryn Ferguson.
– On July 12th, O’Connor posted on her official Facebook page that she had moved back to London, was finishing an album and planned to release it early next year. She said she intended to tour Australia and New Zealand towards the end of 2024 followed by Europe, the United States and other locations in early 2025.
– A spokesman for the London Metropolitan Police (Met) told EFE this Thursday that the agents received “a call at 11:18 (local time) on Wednesday the 26th” to attend to “a woman at a residential address of the SE24 area”, which corresponds to a neighborhood in south-east London. “A 56-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene. The closest relatives have been notified. The death is not considered suspicious ,” he said in a statement, alluding to the fact that they have found no criminal evidence.
Refs: https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/sinead-oconnor-rip-singers-family-27402624 &
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-acclaimed-dublin-singer-dies-aged-56/ &
https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5160288/0/sinead-connor-fue-hallada-muerta-su-casa-londres/ & Video Link

USA

UFOs and alien remains being held from US public, whistleblower claims at Congress hearing:
– A former US intelligence analyst testified in Congress on Wednesday that the government was hiding information about UFOs and “non-human biologics”. David Grusch said he “absolutely” believed the US was in possession of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs – which has replaced the term UFO in official parlance – and remains of their non-human operators.
– “I was informed, in the course of my official duties, of a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering programme,” Mr Grusch told Congressional members. “I made the decision, based on the data I collected, to report this information to my superiors and multiple inspectors general, and in effect becoming a whistleblower.”
– He said the US government was hiding information on UAPs not only from the public but from Congress, and that he personally interviewed people with direct knowledge of non-human craft. “My testimony is based on information I’ve been given by individuals with a long-standing track record of legitimacy and service to this country, many of whom also shared compelling evidence in the form of photography, official documentation and classified oral testimony,” Mr Grusch told Congress.
– Representative Nancy Mace asked him: “if you believe we have crashed aircraft, as you stated earlier, do we have the bodies of the pilots who piloted this craft?” Mr Grusch answered: “Biologics came with some of these recoveries.”
Ms Mace asked: “Were they human or non-human?” He said the biologics obtained were “non-human”. Full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/us-news/2023/07/27/ufo-hearing-whistleblower-congress/

TRAVEL NEWS

Ryanair accused of ‘invasive’ facial recognition use in Spain:
– A prominent digital privacy campaign group on Thursday filed a complaint against Ryanair in Spain, alleging the popular budget carrier was pushing customers to undergo an “invasive facial recognition process”.
– Austria’s NYOB said some customers of the Irish no-frills airline were required to go though “a mandatory ‘verification process’ involving invasive facial recognition” when booking through an online travel agent rather than directly on the company’s website or app. Noyb said one complaint came from a customer from Spain who booked a Ryanair flight through the Barcelona-based online travel agency eDreams and then received an email from Ryanair requesting her to complete a “verification process” with a face scan.
– Ryanair says the identity verification is necessary “so that we can ensure that you are aware of and have complied with all safety and security regulations”.
– Vienna-based NOYB (None Of Your Business) is handling hundreds of complaints in various jurisdictions on behalf of internet users over data protection and rights concerns. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230727/ryanair-accused-of-invasive-facial-recognition-use-in-spain 

TECH

How to Turn Your Old iPhone or Android Smartphone Into a Home Security Camera: One of the most useful ways to repurpose an old phone is to convert it into a home security camera. It’s a cost-effective trick to keep an eye on your home when you’re not there. And setting it up isn’t hard. In fact, you can start using that time-worn phone to keep your home safe in just three steps. Full article: https://www.cnet.com/home/security/how-to-turn-your-old-iphone-or-android-smartphone-into-a-home-security-camera/ & Video Link 

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OTHER

US pro basketball star LeBron James says his fully vaxed, high school basketball star son Bronny (18) ‘doing great’ after on-court cardiac arrest:
– Bronny James is “doing great” after he went into cardiac arrest during a USC basketball practice, his NBA-star father, LeBron James announced Thursday on social media. Bronny, 18, experienced cardiac arrest during practice Monday in Los Angeles. The James family released a statement at that time, saying he was treated at an intensive care unit.
– Back in 2021, LeBron James stated that after being initially hesitant, he and his family did some research and were comfortable getting vaccinated. “I think everyone has their own choice to do what they feel is right for themselves and their family,” said LeBron in 2021. “I know that I was very skeptical about it all, but after doing my research and things of that nature, I felt like it was best suited for not only me but for my family and my friends, and that’s why I decided to do it.” (Besides the fact that the LA Lakers wouldn’t let him play until he was vaxed. -Ed.)
Photo: Aaron Josefczyk.
Full article: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2023/07/27/LeBron-James-Bronny-great-cardiac-arrest/6851690476314/
LaBron quote & Lakers info source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-is-bronny-james-vaccinated-covid-19-vaccination-status-explored-usc-star-suffers-cardiac-arrest 

The Difference Between A Heart Attack and A Sudden Cardiac Arrest: People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Reference: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/about-heart-attacks/heart-attack-or-sudden-cardiac-arrest-how-are-they-different

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Churches & Worship

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Churches: Please submit your posts on Thursdays only, before 6pm.

Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/ &
Facebook Link

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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Please note that this is now suspended for the Summer break and will start again in September. The date to be confirmed.
St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284

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

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
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 Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

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Air Conditioned Restaurants

Air-conditioned restaurants in Torrox Pueblo:
– EL JALEO: Calle Beso and Calle Alta. Open Tue-Fri from 12 noon to closing. Sat & Sun from 5 pm. (next to Tobacconist). Mon closed.
– GARETH’S: Constitution Square. Open from 9 a.m. until closing. Wed & Thur closed.
– MANOLO: Plaza de la Constitución. Open from 12 noon to closing. Tue closed.
– MI BAR: Calle Baja past the Church of San Roque, open from 12 noon to closing time. Tue and Wed closed.

Javier’s Restaurante (Torrox Costa): Next to the bus station. Mon-Sat 7am-11pm. 

Air-conditioned restaurants in Puente Don Manuel:
Mesón Sara, El Horno, El Pantano, Hotel La Viñuela.

Pizzeria La Sorrentina (Torre del Mar): Prlog. Paseo Maritimo de Poniente 69, Camping Laguna Playa, Torre del Mar 29740. Website with menus: https://lasorrentina.es/

Bar Restaurant El Callejon (Algarrobo Costa): Urb Pueblo Nuevo, Edif Valparaiso. Algarrobo Costa. (By tennis court and Rompeolas). Tel: 616369195
Website: https://www.facebook.com/elcallejonb

Buddha House Nepalese & Indian Restaurant (Torrox Costa): Av. del Penoncillo 11, Torrox Costa. 

Asiatico Feng (Algarrobo Costa): Aircon & dog friendly! Avenida Andalucia, 35 Bajo, Algarrobo, ES 29750

Iberostar Malaga (Torrox Costa Beach Resort) buffet restaurant: Has aircon. You do not need to be staying at the hotel.  Website

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DigameXtra No. 2586 Thursday July 27th 2023

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Hell Bunny rock/pop weekend:
Live music by Hell Bunny this weekend. Come and join us for some good music and great food!
– Friday 28th July from 9pm, El Charco, Los Romanes. To reserve a table – 952 554 540
– Saturday 29th July from 8.30pm at El Canuelo, Periana. To reserve a table – 639 266 013 

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Torrox Cine De Verano (Summer movie series): Thurs, 27 July, 22h
Movie is MINIONS- El Origen de Gru.
Playa del Cenicero – La Carraca 

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Noche Flamenca- Alhaurín el Grande: Sat, 29 July
Will be at the patio of the Emilia Olivares school.
The festival, which starts at 10pm, will include performances by La Argentina, a non-Gypsy singer from Huelva who specialises in the fandangos of Huelva; Joana Jiménez, a Sevillian singer and dancer renowned for singing both flamenco and Spanish copla; and Marina Badía, a young singer from Alhaurín el Grande.
The dance will be supplied by the company of La Lupi, one of Malaga’s most established flamenco artists, along with the guitar accompaniment of Eugenio Iglesias (Toledo), Curro de María (Malaga), and Andrés Cansino (Torremolinos).
Tickets €15 from the municipal library, or from https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=noche-flamenca-xl-alhaurin-el-grande 

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imPULSE Pink Floyd Tribute Show: Upcoming events
– 12 Aug., Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 13 Aug., Mijas (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 26 Aug., Estepona (Auditorio Municipal)
– 28 Oct., Málaga (La Cochera Cabaret)
Info & tix: https://www.tributoimpulse.es/ 

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Eco Weekend:
Do you care about climate change? Join the climate community festival in Malaga.
It will be in the privileged environment of the Sierra de las Nieves N.P., on the 23rd and 24th of September in Yunquera. Book the day in your diary!
Come and participate in a complete programme for the whole family: educational workshops, conferences, hiking trails, food trucks, concerts, and many more surprises!!! Free entrance!
More info on our website http://www.ecoweekend.es
@malagamasviva @diputacionmlg @ayuntamientoyunquera

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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
Bodego Gross Hermanos / Antequera / Ancient Dolmans
El Torcal / Convento Magdalena
– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
Contact Maggie on +34 722879503 / +34 632298062
email: casacamino343@yahoo.com

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For Sale: Becken Magna Plus table top electric oven, black and silver, 50cm×34cmx31, fits easily on a kitchen unit top. Big enough to cook a large chicken. In full working order. €25. Call or whatsapp Pat, Nerja on +447973174249 or email: patlockey@yahoo.co.uk 

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For Sale: Queen Elizabeth 11 coronation 1953 cup, not chipped. €5 ono
Richard, Arenas. WhatsApp 00447492009002
Richard.p.haughton@gmail.com 

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Spanish Elections 2023 Update- IT AIN’T OVER YET!
The CERA vote maintains the suspense in the final count on 23-J: {Translation, summary}
– The general elections did not end on 23 July. The final count is still awaiting the so-called CERA vote (Census of Residents Absent Abroad), an electorate that has benefited from the end of the “voto rogado”.
– The last day to cast the ballot in embassies and consulates is this coming Thursday. It will be from then on that they will be counted, and there are several seats up in the air for those who will be decisive.
– From Friday onwards, the Provincial Electoral Boards will conclude the general vote count by including the ballots cast by the 2.3 million Spaniards living in other countries. Source, Spanish: https://www.elindependiente.com/espana/2023/07/25/el-voto-cera-mantiene-el-suspense-en-el-recuento-final-del-23-j/

TORROX

Torrox celebrates this Saturday its XLII International Festival of Choirs and Dances: {Translation, summary}
– It will be this Saturday, 29 July, from ten o’clock at night in the Plaza de la Almedina.
– This year they will have as guests the Ecuadorian Cultural Centre “Tradi Arte”, from Ecuador, and the national show will come from the folk-musical association “El Lagar” from Socuéllamos, from Ciudad Real, as well as the host group, the Choirs and Dances of Torrox.
– The tourist train and the usual bus lines will be available and run extended hours, with an busline to help cover the return trips to the coast once the festival is over, around 1.30 am. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torrox-celebra-este-sabado-su-xlii-festival-internacional-de-coros-y-danzas/ 

TORRE DEL MAR

New route and highlights of the procession of the Virgen del Carmen in Torre del Mar: {Translation}
– Mass will be held at 12 noon and the procession will start from inside the church of San Andrés at 18.30.
– Other key times, according to the planned organisation, are: Embarkation 21:30h; Disembarkation 22:30h; Encierro 00:15h.
– This year, due to the works being carried out, the route will undergo some modifications.
– ITINERARY: San Andrés Apóstol Parish Church, Plazuela del Párroco D. José Rodríguez, Avenida Andalucía, C/ San Andrés, Plaza de la Axarquía, C/ Del Mar, C/ Acera de la Marina, C/ San Andrés, C/ Poniente, C/ Vela, Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen (fountain of the Virgin), embarkation of the Virgin – maritime procession – disembarkation, Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Paseo de Larios, Plazuela del Párroco D. José Rodríguez and entrance to the Parish Church of San Andrés Apóstol.
– During the route there will be key moments as the procession passes through some emblematic streets. The Brotherhood has pointed out the following interesting facts:
– Premiere of the new processional march “Carmen, Madre y Patrona” by the composer José Miguel Navarro Martín in the Plaza del Párroco D. José Rodríguez.
– Passage of the Blessed Virgin along Calle San Andrés, decorated for the occasion and singing by the Brotherhood Choir.
– Petalada by a group of devotees in Calle del Mar (North).
– Singing of the Salve Marinera at the intersection of Calle del Mar and Avenida Andalucía (Cuatro Esquinas).
– Petalada by the Grupo Joven of our beloved Hermandad del Rocío de Torre del Mar in Calle del Mar (South).
– Singing by our Sister Mari Carmen Guerra in Calle del Mar south (Bar Fernando).
– Singing of our Brother Manolo Rodríguez Sevillita in Calle Poniente.
– Petalada de la Hermandad in Calle Vela (Exit Bar Radar).
– Embarkation, maritime procession and disembarkation.
– Farewell to the Virgen del Mar and singing of the Salve Marinera (Chiringuito Hnos. Moreno).
– Singing by Rafa Garcel in Paseo de Larios.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nuevo-recorrido-y-momentos-de-interes-de-la-procesion-de-la-virgen-del-carmen-en-torre-del-mar/ 

CULTURE

Rock’n’roll’s greatest showman Mick Jagger turns 80:
– Michael Philip Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, to middle-class parents in Dartford, south of London.
– He became “Sir Mick” in 2002 after being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and is frequently spotted at Lord’s, watching the England cricket team.
– The rocker became a father for the eighth time in 2016 when American dancer Melanie Hamrick, his current partner, gave birth to a son. He already had seven children from four previous relationships. Photo: Suzanne Cordeiro. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230724-greatest-rock-n-roll-showman-mick-jagger-turns-80 

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo 

Kevin Spacey acquitted of sexual offense charges:
– A London court has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey of all nine sexual offense accusations by four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013. He faced nine charges, including sexual assault, indecent assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
– The verdicts in London follow the US court last year dismissing separate sexual allegations in a civil case against the actor.
– The allegations, which surfaced in 2017, led to him being written off the Netflix political thriller “House of Cards,” in which he played the lead character Frank Underwood.
– Spacey said before the trial that if he is acquitted of the charges, he will look to revive his career. Spacey won Oscars for best actor in “American Beauty” in 1999 and best-supporting actor in “The Usual Suspects” in 1995. Photo: Toby Melville. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/kevin-spacey-acquitted-of-sexual-offense-charges/a-66356496 

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

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

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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Air Conditioned Restaurants

Air-conditioned restaurants in Torrox Pueblo:
– EL JALEO: Calle Beso and Calle Alta. Open Tue-Fri from 12 noon to closing. Sat & Sun from 5 pm. (next to Tobacconist). Mon closed.
– GARETH’S: Constitution Square. Open from 9 a.m. until closing. Wed & Thur closed.
– MANOLO: Plaza de la Constitución. Open from 12 noon to closing. Tue closed.
– MI BAR: Calle Baja past the Church of San Roque, open from 12 noon to closing time. Tue and Wed closed.

Javier’s Restaurante (Torrox Costa): Next to the bus station. Mon-Sat 7am-11pm. 

Air-conditioned restaurants in Puente Don Manuel:
Mesón Sara, El Horno, El Pantano, Hotel La Viñuela.

Pizzeria La Sorrentina (Torre del Mar): Prlog. Paseo Maritimo de Poniente 69, Camping Laguna Playa, Torre del Mar 29740. Website with menus: https://lasorrentina.es/

Bar Restaurant El Callejon (Algarrobo Costa): Urb Pueblo Nuevo, Edif Valparaiso. Algarrobo Costa. (By tennis court and Rompeolas). Tel: 616369195
Website: https://www.facebook.com/elcallejonb

Buddha House Nepalese & Indian Restaurant (Torrox Costa): Av. del Penoncillo 11, Torrox Costa. 

Asiatico Feng (Algarrobo Costa): Aircon & dog friendly! Avenida Andalucia, 35 Bajo, Algarrobo, ES 29750

Iberostar Malaga (Torrox Costa Beach Resort) buffet restaurant: Has aircon. You do not need to be staying at the hotel.  Website

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