DigameXtra No. 3184 Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

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SPAIN

The European Commission warns Spain that “a residence permit is not a blank check”: {Translation}
– The European Commissioner for Migration Affairs and Migration, the Austrian Magnus Brunner, said this Tuesday that obtaining a residence permit in the European Union (EU) “is not a blank check” in a debate in the European Parliament on the latest regularization of migrants announced by the Government of Spain. “Each Member State must ensure that its decisions do not have negative consequences in other parts of the Union and this is a general principle of the European Union. A residence permit is not a blank check (…) European standards must be respected”, he said in the initial intervention.
– Brunner assured that the European Commission wants “solidarity and responsibility to be the guiding principles” of the EU’s migration policy, although he stressed that they are working to accelerate the returns of irregular migrants. “That is one of the pieces we have yet to see, the expulsions of people who are not allowed to remain in the EU. Today only one in five irregular migrants actually returned and I think it is time to change this and ensure that, as a general rule, irregular migrants leave the European Union”, he added.
– Regarding Spain’s decision, he maintained that migration remains a “shared challenge” and recalled the “respect” for the actions of each Member State on migration issues.
“That is also quite obvious and quite clear, and this is what we would expect to see now in relation also both to Spain’s most recently announced measures and to all other similar initiatives of the Member States”, he stressed. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/comision-europea-avisa-espana-permiso_0_2005871964.html

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Spain continues to decline in the corruption perception index, falling another three places to 49th out of 182 countries: {Translation, summary}
– Transparency International’s 2025 index shows Spain’s corruption perception worsening, falling three places to 49th globally with a score of 55/100. This continues a decline from the previous year, and thus now finds itself behind Grenada, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Botswana, or Israel.
– While noting the recent approval of a national anti-corruption plan, the organisation warns that a lack of political consensus, the ongoing absence of state budgets, and deficiencies in transparency, access to information, and judicial independence guarantees are key impediments. The president of its Spanish chapter stated that regulations alone are insufficient without funding and effective implementation. Globally, the average score fell to 42, indicating a widespread decline. Denmark and Finland lead the rankings, while Venezuela and Somalia are at the bottom. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-espana-sigue-empeorando-indice-percepcion-corrupcion-cae-otros-tres-puestos-49-182-paises-20260210103919.html

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The US sees ‘progress’ but doubts that Spain will comply with NATO if it insists on 2%– If it can, please share the secret formula: {Translation, summary}
– US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker has stated that Spain will fail to meet the military capability targets assigned to it by the alliance if it maintains defence spending at only 2% of its GDP. He expressed scepticism that Spain could fulfil these NATO requirements without increasing its expenditure to approximately 5% of GDP. While acknowledging Spain’s claim of making “great progress” and being a “committed ally,”
– Whitaker challenged the economic feasibility of its approach. He remarked that the United States, with its clear understanding of defence procurement costs, finds the Spanish calculations difficult to reconcile. The ambassador encouraged Spain to share its purported cost-saving formula with other NATO members if it succeeds. These comments followed a meeting with Spain’s ambassador to NATO, Federico Torres, ahead of a key defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels. The discussion centred on funding, revisiting Spain’s prior refusal at the 2023 Hague summit to commit to spending beyond 2%. Despite this disagreement, Whitaker noted that continuous and regular dialogues are maintained with Spanish officials. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-eeuu-cree-espana-no-cumplira-compromisos-otan-pib-si-consigue-nos-ensene-20260210152117.html

ANDALUCÍA

UPDATE– The Andalucian Seismic Network has detected 456 earthquakes since 3 February in the Málaga-Cádiz area: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalucian Seismic Network recorded 456 earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 0.4 to 3.5, in the Malaga-Cadiz border region between 3 and 10 February 2026. Seismic activity, which increased on 3 February, has since stabilised at a sustained level, with around fifteen tremors detected daily. Nearly twenty were felt locally, the strongest reaching intensity III-IV on 8 February near Jimera de Líbar.
– The epicentres remain concentrated in a triangle between Benaoján, El Bosque, and Casares. The monitoring network, comprising numerous permanent stations across Andalucia, has been bolstered by three new portable stations installed by the National Geographic Institute to improve detection and location accuracy. Data is also shared in real time with other seismic networks. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/cadiz-00351/noticia-red-sismica-andalucia-detecta-456-terremotos-febrero-entorno-malaga-cadiz-20260210163643.html ; You can view the latest earthquake info for Spain here: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=31.07176,-19.22607&extent=46.49839,15.93018

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Agricultural unions in Seville call on the government to ‘defend the Andalucian countryside’ against the Mercosur agreement: {Translation, summary}
– Four major Spanish agricultural unions (COAG, UPA, Asaja, and Agro-food Cooperatives) staged a significant tractor protest in Seville on Tuesday. Approximately 400 vehicles converged on the city from surrounding towns to demonstrate against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and other sectoral crises. The unions uniformly condemned the agreement for creating “unfair competition” against Andalusian produce. Leaders appealed to the central government for protective measures, effective dialogue, and urgent aid to counter the dual threats of Common Agricultural Policy funding cuts and losses from recent natural disasters, which they argue are rendering farms unviable and accelerating rural depopulation. They implored authorities to support those who “anchor the population in the territory.” Furthermore, the protest highlighted food safety concerns, with a call for stringent “border and origin controls” on non-EU imports and a consumer boycott of products lacking European standards. The demonstration was timed to coincide with a key European Parliament committee debate on the Mercosur agreement’s agricultural safeguard clauses.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-sindicatos-agrarios-piden-sevilla-gobierno-defienda-campo-andaluz-frente-acuerdo-mercosur-20260210131515.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The new storm “Nils” puts the entire coast of Malaga on yellow alert for wind this Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– For Wednesday, the forecast for Malaga province features a yellow warning for coastal phenomena along the entire coastline, in effect from 15:00 until nightfall. It predicts west to north-westerly wind gusts of 50-60 km/h (Force 7). Rain is probable, primarily in the morning, with the highest likelihood (95%) in western areas like Cortes de la Frontera. However, rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, generally below 1 litre per square metre, and will decrease significantly by afternoon across central and coastal areas. No weather warnings are currently active for Thursday. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/borrasca-nils-costa-malaga-aviso-amarillo-viento_0_2005867746.html

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Trains delayed and cancelled due to the strike in Malaga- “They have told us that they may or may not run”:
Translation, summary}
– Renfe’s Cercanías commuter network in Malaga province is severely disrupted by a continued strike, causing around thirty cancellations on the Malaga-Fuengirola and Malaga-Álora lines. Passengers, facing “operational incidents” according to Renfe, reported major inconvenience, including missed flights, due to a lack of clear information and long delays exacerbated by a separate incident with an ill person. The strike is led by the CGT and Alferro unions. Union representatives state cancellations are due to a lack of drivers and are likely to continue, as they reject a recent industry agreement. They argue it fails to provide concrete safety improvements or clear timelines for promised new jobs at Adif and Renfe, labelling it a mere “declaration of intentions” that neglects commuter rail users. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/trenes-retrasados-cancelados-huelga-malaga_0_2005868724.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Agenda 2030 Social Engineering– Usurping Parental Authority Again– More Sex Programming for 6th graders to prepare them for socialist defined “new realities”: {Translation, summary, editorial}
– The Councillor for Social Affairs, Juan García highlighted the municipal commitment to education in values, stressing the importance of developing preventive programmes adapted to new social and educational realities.
– During his address, García explained that these workshops seek to provide pupils with appropriate affective and sexual education that helps them develop emotional and social skills, eradicate discriminatory attitudes, and promote such values as equality, responsibility, and respect for diversity.
– Following a favourable assessment by teachers and school management teams {but not parents}, the programme has been extended this year to include three additional schools, bringing the total to twelve participating institutions.
– “For us it is essential to work on aspects such as equality, self-knowledge, self-esteem, and understanding of one’s own body and identity. The results obtained last year were excellent and showed the need to begin this educational work at an earlier age,” he said.
– Victoria Pita, a specialist from the Municipal Centre for Information for Women (CMIM), elaborated on the preventive focus of the programme, explaining that these workshops arose in response to requests made by teachers {despite many parental objections last year}. She emphasised that the main purpose is to provide educational tools that enable pupils to understand their affective and sexual development from a healthy and age-appropriate viewpoint, rooted in equality and respect.
{Editorial Comment:
– Despite the outcry when they tried this last year, the Vélez-Málaga Town Council again proudly presents its scheme of sexual education workshops for primary pupils, extending a pilot plan now covering twelve schools. Officials describe the initiative as preventive and value based, promoting equality and “self-knowledge from early childhood”. Yet the decision to bring explicit sexual-identity training into classrooms for children of eleven raises serious concerns. From what students reported to their parents last year, the content included info on advanced masturbation techniques, dangerous sex practices and details on “alternative genders” beyond male/female. Such programmes, framed as “educational tools,” risk blurring boundaries between biological understanding and ideological guidance. While authorities insist on what they consider trained experts and “healthy perspectives,” ignoring any parental concerns, the effort appears to normalise adult themes for minors under the guise of modernity and inclusion. The move reflects a broader political push to shape children’s moral and personal perceptions through state approved (radical socialist) doctrines on identity, diversity, and gender. However well intentioned, imposing sex education at so young an age disregards parental responsibility and the legitimate debate about when and how such sensitive matters should truly be addressed, and if public funds should finance it. No method to opt-out is mentioned. When this happened in Murcia in 2020, VOX intervened and parental approval was required (pin parental).
– Parents may try to opt out by requesting exemptions via school heads, under the LOMLOE family rights act (Ley Orgánica de Modificación de la LOE).
Refs: https://www.elespanol.com/espana/politica/20200122/parental-agravado-vox-pp-intentado-cs-murcia/461455066_0.html -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga-impulsa-talleres-de-educacion-afectivo-sexual-para-alumnado-de-12-centros-educativos/

ALMÁCHAR

The Almáchar highway is reopened to traffic although work on the road continues: {Translation, summary}
– The MA-3112 road, which connects Almáchar with other points in the region, has been reopened to traffic, as confirmed by the affected town councils via their social media, after remaining closed due to damage caused by the intense rains of recent days. Nevertheless, cleaning and repair work continues actively until the necessary actions are completed.
– With this reopening, the number of roads cut off in La Axarquía is reduced, although two provincial routes remain out of service: the MA-3102 (Colmenar) and the MA-4105 (Canillas de Aceituno to Sedella), closed for safety reasons due to landslides and accumulation of materials on the carriageway. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/reabierta-al-trafico-la-carretera-de-almachar-aunque-continuan-los-trabajos-en-la-via/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

‘La Noche del Luchador’, Rincón de la Victoria’s evening of Andalusian kickboxing: {Translation, summary}
– Rincón de la Victoria will host ‘La Noche del Luchador’ on 28 March, crowning the Andalusian Kick Boxing champion. The main event at the Rubén Ruzafa indoor pavilion pits local fighter Mohame Attout against Córdoba’s José Camarón for the 62kg title. The evening, starting at 17:30, features 18 bouts in kick boxing and K-1, with 36 fighters from across Andalusia.
– Town officials highlight the event’s importance. Sports Councillor Antonio José Martín said it establishes the municipality as a contact sports epicentre. Mayor Francisco Salado added that it reinforces the town’s commitment to sport, promotes values like effort and respect, and stimulates the local economy.
– Tickets are on sale via participating clubs or at the pavilion box office. The manager of Gimnasio Pitu, José Manuel Martín, noted the event’s growing popularity, offering balanced fights in a welcoming atmosphere. It is the 16th edition, organised with the Andalusian Kick Boxing and Muaythai Federation. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/rincon-de-la-victoria/noche-luchador-velada-rincon-victoria_0_2005870265.html

HEALTH

The SAS virtual health card will allow procedures to be carried out by mobile phone at the end of March: {Translation, summary}
– The Minister, Antonio Sanz {pic}, confirmed this app will be operational from the end of March. Its primary purpose is to allow citizens to complete their healthcare administration and procedures remotely using their mobile phones. This is achieved by integrating the virtual card into the citizen’s existing digital folder, creating a unified digital access point.
– The strategy consolidates citizen health apps into a single “Salud Responde+” platform and includes plans for public digital training through regional help centres (ask at your Town Hall), all part of a broader digital transformation of the regional health service.
– The initiative is a core project within the wider Andalusian Digital Health Strategy, part of Agenda 2030, a plan designed to modernise regional health services through technology and digitalization. The virtual card specifically aims to improve accessibility and convenience, reducing the need for in-person visits for paperwork.
– {Remember, there is no law requiring you to have a smartphone, or to be able to use apps. They MUST provide and maintain alternative methods to perform these tasks manually; they cannot deny services to the disabled, those without digital-tech skills, or those without smartphones. Ref: Ley General de Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y de su Inclusión Social (Legislative Royal Decree 1/2013): This is the core national law. It mandates the principle of “diseño para todos” (design for all) and accessibility as a right. Specifically, it requires that public services and information, including digital platforms and apps provided by public administrations, must be accessible to everyone. People who encounter barriers can file complaints with the public administration responsible, and if unresolved, escalate to the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI) or pursue legal action.-Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/tarjeta-sanitaria-virtual-sas-permitira-tramites-movil-20260209185602-nt_amp.html

SOCIAL MEDIA

Spain’s Neurologists warn- spending more than 2 hours a day on social networks “significantly increases” the risk of mental problems & brain damage: {Translation, summary}
– For Safer Internet Day, the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) issued a stark warning: exceeding two hours of daily social media use constitutes “abuse” and significantly increases risks to mental and brain health. Their survey indicates over 70% of Spanish adults surpass the recommended 30-minute healthy limit. Usage is higher among women and young adults, with over 35% of all adults exceeding two hours daily. Neurologists directly link this overuse to heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and reduced concentration and learning capacity. They express acute concern for young people, citing research that associates excessive use with altered neurodevelopment in brain regions related to emotion and motivation, a loss of white matter supporting language, and a contribution to rising rates of adolescent depression and suicidal behaviour. The SEN urges greater public awareness of these cerebro-health risks. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/neurologos-avisan-pasar-horas-dia-redes-sociales-20260209122121-nt_amp.html

SPACE

The most notable astronomical events of 2026- The first will be on 28 February: {Translation, summary}
– 28 February: Planetary parade (6 planets visible).
– 3 March: Total lunar eclipse (best for North America).
– 31 May: Blue Moon (second full moon of the month).
– June: Very close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
– 12-13 August: Perseid meteor shower (peak).
– 12 August: Total solar eclipse (visible from Spain, Greenland, Iceland).
– 13-14 December: Geminids meteor shower (peak).
– 24 December: Christmas Eve supermoon.
***Other Notable 2026 Events***
– 17 February: Annular solar eclipse (Antarctica)
– 20 March: March equinox
– 21-22 April: Lyrid meteor shower
– 5-6 May: Eta Aquariid meteor shower
– 21 June: June solstice
– 30-31 July: Southern Delta Aquariid & Alpha Capricornus meteor showers
– 23 September: September equinox
– 7 October: Draconid meteor shower
– 21-22 October: Orionid meteor shower
– 4-5 November: Taurid meteor shower
– 17 November: Leonid meteor shower
– 24 November: Supermoon
– 21 December: December solstice
– 21-22 December: Ursid meteor shower
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-eventos-astronomicos-mas-destacados-2026-primero-sera-28-febrero-20260210125327.html

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo

Flip Flop Accusations by Elisa Mouliaá in the Errejón case– ‘Seeing what the Public Prosecutor’s Office has done, now I’m going to fight to the bitter end. I can’t stand injustice.’: {Translation, summary}
– Actress Elisa Mouliaá has reinstated her sexual assault complaint against politician Íñigo Errejón, having initially withdrawn it following what she now calls an anxiety attack.
– She did so after the Public Prosecutor’s Office concluded the encounter was consensual, a decision Mouliaá called “shameful” and hypocritical, vowing to continue. She explained her initial withdrawal was due to distress, exacerbated by other alleged victims declining to join the case. Mouliaá insists there was no explicit consent as required by law, citing Errejón’s own statement. She received financial support from the Sumar party for legal costs.
– Regarding the law on consent, Mouliaá stressed: “With the law as it is now, it says there must be explicit consent and there wasn’t any. That is, did he ask me if he could shove a French kiss down my throat? Did he ask, or was there any kind of consent for us to go to the room? No. He himself says in his statement that he took me by the arm and led me to a room.”
– {Sorry, I may be wrong about this in today’s crazy world, but to this pro family-values, Christian, conservative, white, child of the 50’s, this sounds more like after-the-fact regret than an assault; when at a party with people circulating about, you can’t just shove your tongue into someone’s mouth, and then proceed to walk them down a hall into a private room, without their cooperation. After the kiss she must surely have known what was on his mind, and walking down the hall was surely an opportunity to object. The fact that she didn’t vocally consent, and just went along for the ride, does not relieve her of the moral obligation of self preservation, does it? Are men now required to stop and get notarized permission to flirt with someone who appears to be cooperating with their advances, fearing the lover may change their minds the next day, and take them to court? This mis-application of the recently passed, well intentioned “only yes means yes” law will set a very dangerous precedent. Will it be the death of spontaneity and the magic of romance…things that make life worth living? Studies show some men refusing to now hire females, for fear of false accusations by disgruntled employees. But I’m just an old-timer, what do I know about today’s dating trends? The good news is there is pushback to this radical feminism, a growing movement of “trad-wives”, who embrace classic roles, taking great pride in running the house & raising the family, allowing her partner to focus on work, and together form the synergy to succeed as a team. You can find them and their support networks on social media. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/television/elisa-mouliaa-viendo-que-ha-hecho-fiscalia-ahora-si-que-voy-ir-muerte-no-soporto-las-injusticias_6932316_0.html

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Malaga travel agency “Florín Viajes agency” owner swindles 55 customers to fund fake lover in Lebanon
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-owner-the-florin-travel-agency-sent-20260210125534-nt.html
– Spain spam call ban: new fines for electricity and gas companies making unsolicited calls
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/the-government-will-prohibit-electricity-companies-from-20260210133330-nt.html
– Classic car club to host breakfast meeting in Marbella for motoring enthusiasts
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/classic-car-club-host-breakfast-meeting-marbella-20260209121122-nt.html
– Granada calls for ‘disaster area’ declaration as Storm Leonardo causes widespread destruction {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/diputacion-granada-approves-request-the-government-declare-20260206105034-nt.html

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DigameXtra No. 3183 Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

On February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Torre del Mar Carnival 2026: Fri-Sun, 13-15 Feb.
On Friday 13 it will start at La Azucarera with registrations, the parade, performances and the proclamation of Irene Urdiales; on Saturday 14 it will continue with the great parade from Paseo de Larios to El Son del Rebalaje; and on Sunday 15, from 12:00 p.m., the groups will perform in Calle del Mar, filling our town with colour, music and tradition.

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Portovelis returns to Vélez-Málaga on Valentine’s Day, Sat, 14 Feb:
The market will remain open from 12:00 to 20:00 in the Plaza de las Carmelitas.

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Zarzuela “La boda de Luis Alonso”
(Operetta ‘The Wedding of Luis Alonso’):
Sat, 14 Feb, 8pm. \Teatro del Carmen, Velez Malaga
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Malaga Guitar Experience: 13-15 Feb, Free entry
Auditorio Municipal Príncipe de Asturias, Torremolinos.
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La Caleta Carnival 2026: Sunday, 15 Feb, from 12pm.
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Location: Colonias del Puerto, Caleta de Velez
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Periana Carnival 2026: Sat, 21 Feb
With parades, costume contest and troupes.
The day will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Children’s Carnival in the María Zambrano Assembly Hall, with workshops inspired by this year’s theme, “The Wild West”, organised by the volunteers of Mariola Mantas “Born to Help”.
At 6:30 p.m., the party will move to streets with a lively parade, mandatory for participants of the Carnival Contest 2026 to be eligible for the prizes.
The celebration will continue from 11:00 p.m. with the Great Night of Carnival, with bar service, security and DJ Floflo’s performance.

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SPAIN

Do Spain´s Migration Plans Put the Rest of EU at Risk? Brussels and Madrid Clash over Immigration Regularisation and Digital Regulation Plans: {Translation, summary}
– Brussels and Madrid are experiencing an unprecedented dispute over two sensitive policy fronts: immigration regularisation and digital regulation. The Spanish Government’s unilateral decision to grant legal status to up to 800,000 undocumented migrants has raised concern in the EU about its potential impact on freedom of movement in the Schengen area and the risk of attracting new arrivals. Although migrant regularisation is a national competence, other Member States fear a “pull effect” and legal inconsistencies across borders– countries fear immigrants will register in Spain, as it is the easiest now to do so, then will move on to other countries where they could not have been regularized previously. {It has even been suggested a black market in forged Spanish rent receipts, showing residence before the actual arrival of migrants, thus allowing them access to the program, will flourish. -Ed.}
– At the same time, Spain’s plan to ban social media for under-16s and hold online platforms accountable for hate speech and illegal content has triggered warnings that such measures may breach the EU’s Digital Services Act, which seeks uniform digital governance across the Union. The debate, fuelled by criticism from figures like Elon Musk, has turned political. The European Parliament will now discuss the proposals, emblematic of the growing friction between national initiatives and Europe’s integrated legal order. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/bruselas-planta-cara-sanchez-saltarse-normas-europeas_202602096989437b9243cc133c3c21a8.html

AXARQUÍA

The La Viñuela reservoir reaches 120 cubic hectometres after adding 29 in just one week: {Translation, summary}
– The La Viñuela reservoir continues its recovery and now holds 119.60 cubic hectometres, representing 72.76% of its total capacity, which is set at 164.37 cubic hectometres, according to updated data from the Junta de Andalucía’s Hidrosur Network in the early hours of Monday, 9 February. It has gained 29 cubic hectometres in just one week, more than triple the volume recorded a year ago, and marks the highest water level of the past decade after years marked by extreme drought in the Axarquía region. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-embalse-de-la-vinuela-alcanza-los-120-hectometros-cubicos-tras-sumar-29-en-solo-una-semana/

Note on reservoir data– There is a new link to see the current charts. It is here, and now also posted in the Useful Links, Info & Numbers section:
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the “map version”.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the “chart version” go to the the menu bar, click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora) as shown in the image below.

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La Axarquía, hit by the storm, with fourteen roads affected: {Translation, summary}
– Article includes a long list of road closures and works.
English version in photo below.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-axarquia-la-comarca-mas-castigada-por-el-temporal-con-catorce-carreteras-afectadas/

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Two new roads in the Axarquía have been closed to traffic- between Cómpeta & Sayalonga, and Canillas de Aceituno & Sedella:
-Today the A-7206 road, which connects Cómpeta with Sayalonga, has been closed, from kilometre 6, due to repair work and for safety reasons. The drivers who need to get around towards the coast they will have to use alternative itineraries through Torrox or Arenas.
– Likewise, the MA-4105, between Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella, has been closed, after the containment meshes have been completely clogged by the material detached due to the rains. It is expected that on Wednesday the emptying of these meshes will be carried out, which will allow the reopening of the road. Meanwhile, Sedella maintains access through Árchez and Salares.
– In the specific case of Axarquía, landslides and stones have been recorded on the following roads: MA-3104 (from MA-3111 to La Breña), MA-3106 (from Cútar to El Borge), MA-3109 (from El Borge to Almáchar), MA-3110 (from Olías to Totalán), MA-3111 (from Olías to MA-3105), MA-3112 (from MA-3109 to MA-3116), MA-3114 (from Moclinejo to Almáchar), MA-3117 (from MA-3119 to El Valdés), MA-3203 (from N-340 to Cajiz), MA -4104 (from A-7205 to Alcaucín), MA-4110 (from Corumbela to Daimalos), MA-4111 (from Vélez-Málaga to Arenas), MA-6102 (from N-340 to Río de la Miel) and MA-3102, in the municipality of Colmenar.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/cortadas-al-trafico-dos-nuevas-carreteras-de-la-axarquia-de-competa-a-sayalonga-y-de-canillas-de-aceituno-a-sedella/

MALAGA PROVINCE

Seismic wave- a hundred earthquakes shake the interior and the coast between Malaga and Cádiz in six days: {Translation, summary}
– Since 3 February, the southwest of Málaga and southeast of Cádiz have experienced a sequence of 105 minor earthquakes, mostly shallow, between the Sierra de Grazalema and the coast of Estepona. The strongest, magnitude 3.6, struck northwest of Jimera de Líbar on 8 February and was widely felt but caused no damage. Experts link the activity to the Gaucín Fault Zone, an active geological structure formed millions of years ago. Seventeen tremors were perceptible to residents, though all registered very low acceleration levels.
– Historical records show similar episodes in the twentieth century, including the 1936 sequence near Villaluenga del Rosario. The IGN and IGME-CSIC have increased monitoring with 23 permanent and three portable stations and stress that this activity falls within the region’s normal seismic behaviour. No evidence suggests any link between the current tremors and recent rainfall. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/oleada-sismica-centenar-terremotos-sacude_0_2005861139.html

MALAGA CITY

Two arrested in Malaga for a massive scam of more than four million in cryptocurrency investments: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police arrested a man and a woman in Fuengirola and Malaga for allegedly operating an investment fraud and laundering the proceeds. Through several firms, they received cash and crypto asset transfers, claiming the funds would be invested in cryptocurrencies or currency trading between Spain and Colombia, promising high returns. A tip from an investor who lost 4,000 euros led police to evidence suggesting more than 3,000 victims and losses exceeding four million euros. Investigators confirmed multiple victims across provinces and uncovered companies used to channel funds abroad under false investment loan contracts. Searches in Fuengirola recovered documents, 2,260 euros, and crypto storage devices. The main suspect and an associate were detained, 27 bank accounts and three crypto wallets were frozen, and assets used for personal benefit – including a luxury car – were identified. The case remains under investigation to trace more perpetrators and analyse seized data. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/detenidos-malaga-estafa-inversiones-criptomonedas_0_2005855030.html

UK

Epstein Files Fallout- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows “I will not quit”:
– Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is not resigning and will be ‘concentrating on the job in hand’, Downing Street has said after two senior resignations from his inner circle in 48 hours.
– The PM’s official spokesman said Sir Keir’s mood on Monday morning was ‘upbeat’ and ‘confident’ as he gave an address to No 10 staff amid the fallout over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
– Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan has announced he will stand down to allow ‘a new No 10 team to be built’ after chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, quit on Sunday. Asked if Sir Keir was going to resign today, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “No.”
– He added: “The Prime Minister is concentrating on the job in hand. He is getting on with the job of delivering change across the country” {…whether they like it or not!}. Full article: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pm-sir-keir-starmer-i-33389801

USA

Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show Had Most Obscene Lyrics of All Time…In Spanish:
– Bad Bunny’s Spanish-only performance hid a vulgar turn for the NFL’s Halftime Show, making it the most obscene performance in league history.
– The Puerto Rican rapper performed a medley of his hits, including “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera,” and “Monaco”. He also performed “Baile Inolvidable,” “Nuevayol,” “El Apagón,” and “Café con Ron.” Some of these songs, particularly “Safaera,” are notorious among Spanish speakers for their profanity and explicit references to sex acts and drug use.
– Audio for the majority of Bad Bunny’s most objectionable lyrics was either distorted during the Super Bowl broadcast or the artist himself censored them. Some of them, however, were both performed and appeared on a large screen behind the stage. In one case, the rapper let the audience fill in the explicit sexual reference.
– Read the details: https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/02/09/if-your-boyfriend-doesnt-eat-ass-why-bother-bad-bunnys-all-spanish-performance-was-the-most-obscene-halftime-performance-of-all-time/

SPORTS

Bicycle Racing- The Vuelta a Andalucía will start on February 18 with 119 cyclists who will travel through five provinces: {Translation, summary}
– The 1st stage will be held on Wednesday the 18th between the Malaga towns of Benahavís and Pizarra, covering 150.1 kilometers. On Thursday the 19th, the 2nd stage will be held, starting in the Malaga town of Torrox and finishing in the Granada town of Otura, with a total of 138.8 km. The 3rd stage will run on Friday the 20th through the province of Jaén, starting in Jaén capital and, after traveling 180.97 km, it will end in Lopera.
– The 4th stage, on Saturday the 21st, will have Córdoba prominence, starting in Montoro and finishing located in Pozoblanco, with a route of 166.1 km. And the last stage, on Sunday the 22nd, will start in Seville’s La Roda de Andalucía and the finish line will be located in Lucena (Córdoba) and 167.6 kilometers will be covered. For more detailed information on the stages and other aspects of the competition, you can consult the official website https://vueltaandalucia.es/ (blocks some VPN users)
Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/malaga/vuelta-andalucia-arrancara-18-febrero-119-ciclistas-que-recorreran-cinco-provincias/202602092112332338082.html

TECH

iPhone 17e is ‘imminent’ and it’ll bring four major upgrades for the same price: {Summary}
– The more affordable Apple iPhone 17e smartphone will be revealed “imminently”, according to a new report from the reliable Apple-watcher Mark Gurman. He believes the new handset will kickstart Apple’s plans to jumpstart 2026 with new a hardware spree that’ll also include new Mac models.
– Previous rumours have suggested the phone will arrive on February 19. That’s the same date as the iPhone 16e arrived in 2025. Gurman doesn’t specify a date but “imminent” could for sure be classified as the next ten days. According to Gurman the iPhone 17e won’t be getting a price bump. It’ll be available for $599, Gurman says. That means we’d likely see the same starting price of £599 in the UK too.
– That’s good news considering Apple is also planning to bring key upgrades to the second generation ‘e’ series phone. For starters, there’ll be MagSafe connectivity. It’s also set to boast the latest A19 processor Apple uses for the base iPhone 17 handset revealed in September. Furthermore, the iPhone 17e will include the C1X 5G modem Apple uses in its flagship phones. It’ll have the N1 chip that handles Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity, Gurman reports. Full article: https://www.stuff.tv/news/iphone-17e-imminent-report/

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DigameXtra No. 3182 Monday, February 9th, 2026

On February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Nerja Jazz Club– TrioScoop band: Fri, 13 Feb, 8pm
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Valentine’s Afternoon Jazz Concert, in Malaga, with Nashville jazz saxophonist Erly Thornton: Sat, 14 Feb, doors open 12 noon, show at 12:30pm
La Cochera Cabaret, Av. de los Guindos 19, Malaga 29004
Celebrate love with an unforgettable Valentine’s afternoon concert featuring Nashville native and acclaimed jazz saxophonist Erly Thornton. Info & tix (€20): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2388/erly-thornton & Video Link

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Carnival 2026 in Cómpeta: Sat, 21 Feb
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE

Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More:
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There are many options possible– I will handcraft your individual silver or gold ring. Choose, for example: a coin from your year of birth; a custom present for a friend; choose a JFK ½ Dollar coin; or a $1 Dollar coin from 1921 is available. I have silver from Spain; 100 Pesetas coins from 1966 for something special; and many more. You can get it shiny or black or a mix. I look forward to creating something very special for you. You want big sizes for men? No problem!
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SPAIN

The train drivers’ strike calls for paralyzing more than 15,000 trains for three days starting today: {Translation, summary}
– Rail transport in Spain faces complete disruption for the next few days, as more than 4,600 trains and 1.3 million passengers per day are affected by a three-day national strike. The stoppage, called by railway workers after fatal accidents in Adamuz and Gelida, demands structural safety reforms, increased investment, and an end to outsourcing. Despite several meetings, unions and the Transport Ministry failed to reach an agreement, partly because proposed measures need authorisation from the Finance Ministry. Although the Government has imposed high minimum services—73 percent of trains must run—operations of commuter, medium-distance, and high-speed services will be seriously affected. Cancellations include 350 high-speed trains (272 Renfe, 48 Iryo, and 30 Ouigo), 683 medium-distance, and half of commuter services during off-peak hours. The strike, continuing through Wednesday, is likely to cause widespread delays and expose deep tension between workers and the Government over rail safety and public management. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/huelga-maquinistas-llama-paralizar-15000-trenes-tres-20260209001410-ntrc_amp.html

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Sánchez misrepresents Spaniards’ views on immigration, spreads propaganda worldwide via The New York Times: {Translation}
– Just a few days after the railway tragedy in Adamuz, in the midst of his effort to rebuild the self-proclaimed progressive majority that allowed him to remain in power after losing the general election of 2023, Pedro Sánchez pulled a rabbit out of his hat: the mass regularisation of immigrants agreed with Podemos, now back in the fold of the legislature.
– The measure has sparked major political and media controversy, both because of its potential impact and because of the way it is to be implemented: through a Royal Decree Law. In other words, behind the back of Parliament, where opposition rejection is absolute.
– The initiative, demanded for years by a few organisations such as the Catholic Church itself, was already included in a Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) being processed in the Congress of Deputies in 2024, with support from all groups except Vox. However, the Prime Minister has dismissed any possible consensus and chosen a swifter procedure based entirely on his own criteria.
– Once approved by the Council of Ministers, Sánchez immediately launched its promotion on social media, with videos in English, and in the foreign press he so often favours over the national one. Last Thursday, he even wrote a letter in The New York Times extolling the virtues of his immigration policy.
– In reality, his true aim is to present himself as an international champion of resistance against the “ultra right” tide sweeping the world. For the truth is that throughout the West, democracies are moving in the opposite direction from that taken by the Spanish Prime Minister on immigration. The proof lies in the European Union’s recent Migration and Asylum Pact, and even in the approach of certain socialist leaders, such as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who has toughened migration rules in recent years.
– Sánchez alluded to this reality in his article, written in the first person, where he referred to Trump without naming him: “Some leaders have chosen to deport them through illegal and cruel operations. My Government has chosen to regularise them. For two reasons. One moral reason, because Spain was once a nation of emigrants, and we have a duty to be the tolerant society our grandparents would have hoped to encounter when they went abroad. And two, for pragmatism. The West needs people.”
– He later took refuge in public opinion by manipulating the figures in a gross deception. “Almost two out of every three Spaniards (66.6%) believe that migration represents an opportunity or a necessity for our country.” This was a veiled reference to a report published in May last year by the organisation More in Common, titled Europe Talks Migration. However, the figures quoted by the Prime Minister are misleading. They are a combination of separate results that lead to an incorrect overall conclusion.
– The sociological reality reflected in that report, verified by La Razón, is quite different. Sixty-eight per cent of respondents believe that “the most important thing” right now is “to control who can and cannot migrate to Spain”, while 22 per cent consider it essential “to reduce the total number of immigrants entering”, and only 10 per cent support “increasing that total”.
– Thus, according to the same report Sánchez cited in his article, it is not true that two in three Spaniards view immigration as an opportunity or a necessity. His claim stems from combining two separate data points: 19 per cent call immigration “an opportunity Spain must seize”, and 44 per cent deem it “a necessity Spain must manage”.
– For the People’s Party, Sánchez’s ultimate goal with this regularisation is distraction. Alma Ezcurra, Deputy Secretary for Sectoral Coordination, wrote on X: “Knowing that this Sunday he will get the worst result in the PSOE’s history in Aragon, he has invented another smokescreen: provoking Trump and Musk to get attention with this immigration topic.”
Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/sanchez-falsea-opinion-espanoles-inmigracion_20260208698852f59243cc133c3a8fda.html

AXARQUÍA

Two roads in the Axarquía remain closed to traffic due to landslides: {Translation summary}
– Two provincial roads in the Axarquía area, the MA-3112 near Almáchar and the MA-3102 linking the A-356 to Colmenar, remain closed due to landslides that pose safety risks.
– The MA-3112 continues shut after a slope slip that could worsen and block the entire road, so the closure is being maintained for security reasons.
– On the MA-3102, a reactivated landslip at a point roughly half a kilometre from the start of the road has damaged more than half of the carriageway, preventing safe passage. Despite these closures, Colmenar is not cut off, as there is an alternative access about one kilometre away that allows drivers to reach the village via the A-7204. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/dos-carreteras-de-la-axarquia-permanecen-cortadas-al-trafico-por-deslizamientos-de-taludes/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The Junta opens all schools in Malaga this Monday, except in two centers in Benaoján and Cartajima: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Government has confirmed that in Málaga province, all schools will reopen for in-person classes except CEIP Ntra. Sra. del Rosario in Benaoján and CPR Alto Genal in Cartajima, which remain closed due to access problems and safety risks. Eleven school transport routes in the province are suspended because of damaged or blocked roads.
– Regionally, the Education Department reports that 96 schools across Andalusia still have no face to face teaching for similar reasons, most of them in Cádiz. In total, 68 school transport routes are also interrupted throughout the region. The authorities aim to restore normal activity progressively as weather conditions and infrastructure allow. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/junta-abre-lunes-colegios-provincia-malaga-excepto-benaojan-cartajima_0_2005848269.html

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The Regional Government of Andalusia cancels almost 5,000 tourist homes in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Government has cancelled 4,731 registered tourist dwellings in Málaga province, 1,385 of them in Malaga City, under a new strategy to control and regulate the sector. This framework allows councils to suspend licences and sworn declarations for up to three years while they adapt their planning rules.
– The Tourism Register has been upgraded so it automatically blocks new entries in restricted or licence suspended areas in Málaga, Seville, Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María.
– Across Andalusia there are currently 13,037 tourist dwellings. Adding the 4,731 cancelled in Málaga province to this total, the original number was approximately 17,768; meaning 26.63% of available Andalucian holiday rentals have been cancelled in Malaga province alone, a significant portion to be sure. Regional Tourism Minister Arturo Bernal maintains that these measures show Juanma Moreno’s government is acting firmly and fairly, ensuring coexistence between residents and visitors and tackling illegal operations.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/junta-cancela-5-000-viviendas-turisticas-malaga_0_2005845637.html

MALAGA CITY

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TORROX

Motorhomes on the Torrox River- neighbours demand solutions to spills and dirt: {Translation, summary}
– Dozens of motorhomes parked at the mouth of the Torrox river have sparked growing concern among residents near the lighthouse, who report waste dumping, open-air toileting, and official inaction. Locals claim that vehicles stay parked for weeks in the riverbed despite municipal restrictions aimed at protecting the area.
– One resident, Doug Fairchild of Punta del Faro, told the press that more than fifty caravans remain there for long periods, many lacking toilets and using the vegetation instead. Even those equipped with sanitary facilities are said to empty tanks in the open rather than in proper dumping facilities. Fairchild criticised both the Local Police and the Civil Guard for failing to act, despite regular patrols in the area. He urged the Town Council to introduce deterrent measures to stop what he regards as the continued misuse and degradation of the area’s natural surroundings. Source & photo (E. Cabezas), Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/autocaravanas-rio-torrox-vecinos-reclaman-soluciones-20260121132144-nt_amp.html

HEALTH

Spray-on powder developed in South Korea stops severe bleeding in just one second:
– Designed for emergencies ranging from battlefield trauma to natural disasters and accidents, this innovative powder forms a powerful hydrogel barrier the moment it touches blood. Known as AGCL powder, the new formulation could revolutionize the way first responders and medics stabilize patients when every second counts.
– Released from an aerosol canister, the powder spreads quickly, forming evenly to the shape of the wound. Upon contact with blood, it transforms almost instantly into a tough, gel-like barrier, adhering to tissue and sealing the injury without the need for pressure, stitching, or careful placement, even in deep wounds. The structure can absorb over seven times its weight in blood, staying intact even in high temperatures and humid conditions. It also has natural antibacterial healing instead of harming tissue. Even better, it can be stored for up to two years at room temperature. The organization (KAIST) hasn’t yet announced when the spray will become available.
Refs: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/02/spray-on-powder-developed-in-south-korea-stops-severe-bleeding-in-just-one-second/ & https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/us-news/south-korean-scientists-create-life-saving-spray-to-stop-bleeding-instantly/

GASTRONOMIA

Malaga honey now has DOP (Denominación de Origen Protegida) status- key producers and where to buy it:
– Descriptions and links to 15 honey producers in Malaga, now with official designation. To be sure you are getting genuine Malaga honey, confirm it has this new logo.
To view in English use this link: Malaga Honey
Spanish original: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/miel-malaga-dop-productores-esenciales-comprarla-20260205004137-nt_amp.html

FINANCIAL

Personal income tax brackets for Spain 2026: {Translation, summary}
– The income tax brackets for 2026, including both national and regional taxes, would be as follows:
* Up to €12,450: 19% withholding.
* From €12,450 to €20,199: 24% withholding.
* From €20,200 to €35,199: 30% withholding.
* From €35,200 to €59,999: 37% withholding.
* From €60,000 to €299,999: 45% withholding.
* Over €300,000: 47% withholding.
Source: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tramos-irpf-declaracion-renta_0_2005830057.html
{This is not financial advice, it is reposted for educational purposes only. Always check with a registered financial advisor when seeking tax advice. Withholding percentages can be adjusted via the Model 145 form for personal/family situations (e.g., children, disabilities), potentially lowering effective rates to near zero for very low earners, but not skipping withholding altogether. Ref: https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/en_gb/Retenciones.shtml
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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Andalucía extends face mask recommendations for hospitals and care homes until May
https://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/health/the-use-face-masks-hospitals-and-nursing-20260206112506-nt.html
– Search teams in Sayalonga have found yoga teacher Carolina’s body a kilometre away from where she was lost on Wednesday {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/the-body-the-neighbour-who-fell-into-20260206141905-nt.html
– More Malpractice– Malaga hospital payout: Woman wins 69,000 euros after ‘negligent’ elbow diagnosis delays surgery
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-sas-condemned-for-the-serious-consequences-20260206125707-nt.html
– Experts rule out that the tremors felt in Malaga province are caused by the rain
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/ronda/experts-rule-out-that-the-tremors-felt-20260208183613-nt.html

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Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily:
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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

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DigameXtra No. 3181 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, February 6th, 2026

On February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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41 CLUB NERJA

41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from ten different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
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Asociacion El Valle Valentines Dinner Dance:
Asociacion El Valle are hosting Valentines Day Dinner and Dance on Saturday 14th February at Tu Punto de Encuentro, La Vinuela, with music by Second Time Around.
Members 25€pp Non members 30€pp.
Tickets by email from info@elvalleasociacion@gmail.com or
Visit Meson Sara 12.30 to 13.30 every Friday.

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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR

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

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ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES & JUBILEE HOUSE

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DOCTORLAPTOP’S COMPUTER REPAIRS & SALES

DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs & Sales- Torrox Costa
Windows & Linux computers only. No phones or tablets. Be aware– due to the growth of AI and the tariff wars there is a worldwide shortage of RAM & SSD hard drives, this is driving up the prices of new computers significantly. If you plan on getting a new computer, sooner will be cheaper than later. I have new laptops in stock.
I don’t work on computers made before 2018 unless I have been servicing them annually.
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Poverty levels are stagnating in Spain and the population that cannot afford unforeseen expenses rises to 36.4%: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s AROPE rate for population at risk of poverty or social exclusion stagnated at 25.7 per cent in 2025, down just one point from 2024 and showing only a 0.1-point yearly drop per the INE Living Conditions Survey. While relative poverty risk fell to 19.5 per cent and severe material deprivation to 8.1 per cent, low work intensity held steady at 8 per cent. Inability to cover unexpected expenses rose to 36.4 per cent. Experts like EAPN-ES’s Ruth Caravantes call the stability bittersweet: it prevents rises amid tough contexts like housing costs, where over 40 per cent of renters are poor, but demands bolder anti-poverty measures. Child poverty improved slightly to 33.8 per cent AROPE (affecting 2.7 million minors), yet remains EU-worst; UNICEF warns Spanish policies are mostly ineffective and lack impact. Andalusia tops regional rates at 34.7 per cent; Basque Country lowest at 14.7 per cent. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-niveles-pobreza-se-estancan-espana-sube-36-4-poblacion-que-no-puede-afrontar-gastos-imprevistos_6930341_0.html

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Moroccans celebrate the government’s mass regularisation– ‘Long live Pedro Sánchez, my family wants to come to Spain’: {Translation, summary}
– Libertad Digital visited the Moroccan Consulate in Madrid to collect reactions from Moroccan citizens after the agreement between Pedro Sánchez and Podemos to regularise more than half a million undocumented immigrants. Most interviewees described Sánchez as “the best president for foreigners” and strongly supported the regularisation plan. Many of those already legalised did not speak Spanish, and reporters were unable to speak with any women, as their husbands prevented them from talking. Outside the consulate, dozens of families queued to handle identity documents, passports, or marriage paperwork.
– Several Moroccans admitted to working off the books in greenhouses and believed the new measure would help those already employed without papers. Others complained about “mafias” reselling consular appointments. One man criticised unaccompanied minors and argued that foreign offenders should be expelled to protect the new arrival’s community image, while two minors expressed gratitude to Sánchez for the support they received in Spanish care centres.
– “Thank you very much, Pedro Sánchez, the regulation of papers is good. My family wants to come to Spain, my parents, even my cousins,” said one Moroccan into Libertad Digital’s microphone. This is evidence counter to Pedro Sánchez’s claim his regularization decree would not create the “call effect”. Clearly it has, as the arrival date necessary to apply for residence papers was 6 months ago. New arrivals don’t qualify, but talk of relocating entire families grows. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-02-05/marroquies-celebran-la-regularizacion-masiva-del-gobierno-viva-pedro-sanchez-mi-familia-quiere-venir-a-espana-7354448/

ANDALUCÍA

The entire population of Grazalema (Cádiz) has already been evacuated to Ronda (Malaga) due to the storm: {Translation, summary}
– Grazalema in Cadiz province was fully evacuated on Thursday afternoon after over 600 litres per square metre of rain in one day, atop prior storms, saturated the aquifer and raised landslide risks from underground water pressure. Around 1,600 residents, 100 per cent of the population, were relocated to Ronda in Malaga as a precaution, gathering first at El Fuerte pavilion before dispersal to friends or family.
– Regional president Juanma Moreno called the move “sensible and timely”, citing gushing water through walls and electrical sockets amid record Cadiz rainfall. Mayor Carlos Javier Garcia noted underground caves eroding terrain, pending tests for safety. Ronda’s mayor Maripaz Fernandez pledged care for the fearful evacuees. No imminent danger exists, but officials prioritised prevention over potential street or home destruction from earth shifts. Tests will proceed without residents for clarity. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/cadiz-00351/noticia-totalidad-poblacion-grazalema-cadiz-ya-sido-desalojada-ronda-malaga-temporal-20260205201309.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

A new storm will arrive starting Saturday in the province of Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Malaga province faces ongoing rainfall with no respite after Storm Leonardo, as AEMET warns of a new Atlantic front arriving this weekend, sustaining heavy precipitation through at least next Wednesday. Friday 6 February offers temporary stabilisation, with Leonardo shifting northwest to allow weaker, intermittent showers across Andalusia. However, experts caution that saturated soil has zero absorption capacity, amplifying risks of river swelling, overflows and flooding even from moderate falls, described as “rain on wet ground”.
– From Saturday 7 February, amid moderate forecast uncertainty, a fresh Atlantic storm will intensify rain and winds, particularly in the storm-battered southern third of Spain. New frontal systems crossing the Peninsula that day promise locally intense, persistent downpours, easing slightly Sunday but persisting into early next week.
– Malaga province reactivates alerts on Saturday 7 February: yellow for rain in Ronda and coastal phenomenon warnings along the shore. Rain continues weekend-wide and beyond without higher alerts for now.
– Grazalema’s crisis worsens, with orange alerts active on Saturday 7 February for up to 80 litres per square metre. Andalusia’s government has ordered complete evacuation of the Cadiz municipality due to persistent downpours and landslide threats from a saturated aquifer. Source, Spanish:
https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/02/05/nuevo-temporal-llegara-partir-sabado-malaga-126494545.html

NERJA

The storm demolishes the remains of the watchtower of the Molino de Papel in the area of Maro: {Translation}
– The strong westerly storm associated with the Leonardo storm has demolished this Thursday the last remains standing of the watchtower of the Molino de Papel, also known as the torre del río de la Miel, located in the natural area of the Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo and which dated from 1751. The fall of the structure, which has been badly deteriorated for decades, occurred after several days of strong waves and wind, which ended up defeating the remains of the tower, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) and listed since 2022 on the Red List of Heritage for its serious state of conservation. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/temporal-derriba-restos-torre-vigia-molino-papel-20260205135228-nt_amp.html

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Nerja opens the preliminary public consultation on the Municipal Plan for the Control and Ethical Management of Urban Cat Colonies: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Town Council has initiated the preliminary public consultation process for the approval of the Municipal Plan for the Control and Ethical Management of Urban Cat Colonies, with the aim of effectively and sustainably regulating the coexistence between citizens and cat colonies in the municipality. The deadline for submitting contributions will be 20 working days from the day following the publication of the draft document on the Transparency Portal of the municipal website.
– ‘This Plan aims to establish a framework for action based on criteria of animal welfare, public health and respect for the urban environment, in line with current animal protection regulations,’ said the Councillor for the Environment, Javier Rodríguez, who highlighted that among its objectives are the identification and control of cat colonies, the application of the CER (Capture, Sterilisation and Return) method, coordination with collaborating entities and authorised volunteers, and raising public awareness.
– Through this prior public consultation, the City Council invites citizens, associations, relevant groups and interested parties to contribute suggestions, opinions and proposals that will help define the general lines of the future municipal plan before the final text is approved. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-abre-la-consulta-publica-previa-del-plan-municipal-de-control-y-gestion-etica-de-colonias-urbanas-felinas/

SAYALONGA

Storm forces aerial search teams to withdraw from the search for the woman who fell into the river in Sayalonga: {Translation, summary}
– A major search is under way in Sayalonga, Málaga province, for Carolina, a 44 year old yoga instructor who disappeared on Wednesday after being swept away by the River Turvilla. She had reportedly jumped into the water to rescue one of her dogs during heavy rain brought by the Leonardo storm. The animal was later found alive, but Carolina remains missing.
– Her partner witnessed her fall near the washhouse bridge and alerted emergency services. Around fifty personnel from the Civil Guard, firefighters, volunteers, and local authorities are combing a seven kilometre stretch between Sayalonga and Algarrobo, supported by mountain and underwater rescue teams. A helicopter and drones were deployed but grounded due to strong winds and rain. The search area is difficult because of steep terrain and debris carried by the swollen river. Both mayors of Sayalonga and Algarrobo are present, joining relatives and friends awaiting news. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/mujer-desaparecida-rio-sayalonga-20260204220113-nt_amp.html

GRANADA

Sierra Nevada extends closure to this Friday due to the effects of the rains on the slopes:{Translation, summary}
– Sierra Nevada ski resort in Granada will stay closed Friday, the third straight day and seventh in eleven, after 200 litres per square metre of rain and snow since 27 January caused widespread damage amid ongoing storms. Key issues include water and mud flows ruining El Rio piste from near Loma de Dilar to Pradollano; puddles in Borreguiles and lift stations like Veleta and Emile Allais; heavy snow buildup above; water damage at Mirlo Blanco complex; and three avalanches near Ascensor plus affected Trampolin and Visera pistes. Preventive snow barriers channelled much water away, limiting worse harm. Teams are now draining pools and repairing surfaces for safety.
– Cetursa, the public operator, prioritises maintenance over reopening amid poor visibility and high winds. Daily snow reports and social media will update on weekend prospects once work advances. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-sierra-nevada-prolonga-cierre-viernes-efectos-lluvias-pistas-20260205115318.html

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The Alhambra and the Generalife of Granada reopen their doors this Friday after two days closed due to the Leonardo storm: {Translation, summary}
– The Patronato de lah Alhambra y Generalife has announced the complete reopening of its Monumental Complex as of this Friday, February 6, after the closure of its facilities during the day on Thursday and last Wednesday due to the weather forecasts associated with the Leonardo storm. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia…

ALMERIA

Gang brutally attacks a father and his son after a football match in Almería: {Translation, summary}
– A youth football match in Almería’s third division ended violently on 2 February when about twenty men of Maghrebi origin ambushed players and relatives near La Mojonera’s sports ground. After La Mojonera El Viso lost 2–3 to Las Norias, a player and his father were attacked with knives, beaten, and robbed of their phones and car keys. The father sustained a fractured jaw and required surgery, while the son suffered multiple bruises.
– During the same clash, the visiting coach was also threatened at knifepoint. Las Norias Club de Fútbol later expressed solidarity with the victims, warning that incidents of aggression have become recurrent and raise serious concerns about youth safety.
– Both clubs blame a violent group unconnected with the sport that “only seeks to harm” and denounced repeated failures of police protection. The local club claims the Sub-delegation of the Government in Almería ignored earlier warnings about this radical group, some of whose members allegedly have criminal records. Police have opened an investigation amid growing local alarm over insecurity around youth football venues. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2026-02-04/batalla-campal-en-almeria-20-magrebies-agreden-brutalmente-a-un-padre-y-su-hijo-tras-un-partido-7354296/

HEALTH

The Supreme Court exonerates the regional administration of all the adverse effects of the Covid vaccine if there was no malpractice– Uses the “no one forced you to take the shot” defence: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has overturned a 40,000 euro award against Extremadura’s regional government for a woman’s thrombosis 56 days after her 2021 Janssen Covid vaccine. The court ruled that administrations are not liable for rare vaccine side effects during the emergency pandemic context unless malpractice, breach of medical standards, or negligence is proven.
– The claimant suffered mesenteric thrombosis on 26 August, well beyond the 5-24 day window for known Janssen risks like thrombosis with thrombocytopenia, per the European Medicines Agency. Lower courts had imposed strict liability merely for administering the shot, but the Supreme Court stressed vaccination’s voluntariness: individuals accepted inherent risks amid the crisis, where not having offered it might have worsened overall harm. Liability persists only for service failures, not normal operations or progress risks. This sets a key precedent exonerating regions from blanket responsibility for vaccine adverse events. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/juzgado_de_guardia/actualidad/supremo-exculpa-administracion-autonomica-efectos_0_2005825050.html

RECALLS

Another Baby Formula Recall– Alert for possible presence of cereulide in infant formulas produced in France but widely distributed: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been made aware through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF) of an alert notification sent by the French health authorities, regarding the possible presence of cereulide in these products.
– Cereulide is a toxin that can cause sudden nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain between 30 minutes and six hours after ingestion. In young babies, it can disrupt the body’s sodium balance and lead to complications such as dehydration.
– Babybio Caprea 1 – Batch number and expiry date: 899014 and 28/07/2027; 911057 and 17/09/2027. 800gr.
– Babybio Optima 1 – Batch number and expiry date: 907179 and 01/10/2027. 800gr.
Source, Spanish: https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/web/seguridad_alimentaria/alertas_alimentarias/2026_05.htm

FINANCIAL

Bitcoin crashes below $70K:
– Bitcoin crashed below the $70,000 price level on Feb. 5 as the leading cryptocurrency lost roughly 8% in value within the last 24 hours. The price crash is the worst since early November 2024. As of 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, its price had dipped to $67,245.
– Ether also fell 8% in 24 hours to trade at $2,068.06. A dip below $2,000 would mark the first time since May 2025. BNB fell more than 9.5% to trade at $677.11. XRP fell as much as 15% to trade at $1.35. Full articles: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/bitcoin-crashes-to-70k-millions-of-dollars-wiped-out & https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-prices-falling…

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– Malaga water reserves: from drought to dangerous upper limits
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-goes-from-drought-reservoirs-guadalteba-already-20260205123817-nt.html
– Malaga– three earthquakes recorded in three hours {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/ronda/three-earthquakes-recorded-the-province-malaga-three-20260205101138-nt.html
– Granada’s Costa Tropical escapes the worst of Storm Leonardo despite road cuts and battering rain
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/minor-incidents-the-coast-after-the-squall-20260205115405-nt.html

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

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

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

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DOG ADOPTIONS

Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation:
CIF G93245116 ; Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Miga, female, 4 years old. Podenco/Black Lab cross. Medium at 20kg.
– Junior, male 2 years old, Kelpie, Small to medium at 15kg
Sadly, their owner has recently passed away, and both dogs are in need of a new home, or foster home by 4th March. They have lived together, with a cat, both are fully vaccinated and neutered. Fun loving, and eager to please, get on well with other dogs, and children that they have met.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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Car Boot El Pantano, La Vinuela, Sunday, 8 February:
Weather permitting of course. We are all hoping the weather will be kind and look forward to seeing you all on the 8th.
For further information and stall enquiries please telephone me Sandra/Sandy on 633878471.
Directions: car park of El Pantano restaurant, Km 30 on the A356, overlooking Los Romano’s.

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Hiking Event- Trail through the Molinos Río Turvilla Archéz-Canillas Albaida area: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026, 9am
Pre-registration required. The route begins in Árchez and follows a varied circular walk through market gardens, mills and irrigation channels, with views of the foothills of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. It partly coincides with Stage 7 of the Gran Senda de Málaga and runs alongside the Turvilla or Cajula River. Highlights include the Mudejar bell tower of the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, old mills such as Doña Fidela and the historic Matías Mill, metal walkways above an irrigation channel, waterfalls, and a Roman bridge and road. The walk climbs to the village of Canillas de Albaida, passing its main square and church, before descending via the Hermitage of San Antón and returning carefully to Árchez on sandy paths. The route combines cultural heritage, water features and rural scenery.
Event organised by Turismo Activo Málaga Natural Guia and collaboration with Club Deportivo Gente y Movimiento.
For any questions please contact the organisers:
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Full info: https://www.malaganaturalguiada.com/ublog.php?nid=1053

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Ardales celebrates its XXIX Fiesta de la Matanza with tastings, music and a market: Sun, 8 Feb
The day will feature a market of pork and other local products as well as handicrafts. The program also includes musical performances and tastings of stew in the Ardaleño style, cured meats and wine.
The program also includes charanga, batucada and verdiales parades, as well as a dance area. Live music will arrive from four in the afternoon with the performance of Triana, a pioneering group of Andalusian rock, and the Andalusian rock band La Mala Hora. There will be guided tours of the urban area of the municipality and the Prehistory Center, the Castle of the Peña de Ardales, which houses the Museum of History and Traditions, and the Mudejar Church.
In addition, an exhibition of local crafts and gastronomy will be installed on the courts of the Municipal Sports Centre, while in the Plaza San Isidro there will be an area dedicated to the agri-food companies of the region.

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Feijóo accuses Sánchez of wanting to ‘expropriate’ landlords’ right to collect rent with his social shield decree: {Translation, summary}
– People’s Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticised the Spanish Government’s proposed anti-eviction decree during a visit to the Fribin meat company in Binéfar. He accused the executive of trying to “expropriate landlords’ rights” by forcing them to forgo rental income instead of assuming responsibility for social policy failures. Feijóo argued that the state, not private citizens, must assist vulnerable families unable to pay rent or household expenses.
– He described the decree as proof of the Government’s “abdication” of social responsibilities, specifically accusing it of lying to pensioners by bundling pension increases with housing measures in the omnibus decree to use as a shield, deflecting blame for its lack of effective public housing policy and social sensitivity. In an omnibus bill retirees would naturally pass pension increases, often not aware that passing it would also involve landlord protection laws.
– Responding to Sumar MP Lara Hernández’s (communist) denial of an illegal squatting problem on Carlos Alsina’s Onda Cero radio programme, Feijóo called it an insult to thousands affected and insisted expropriations have no place in a Western democracy like Spain. He cited 80,000 landlords unable to collect rent and over 40,000 illegally occupied properties. Feijóo claimed Spain needs 700,000 more homes, with this Government creating the worst housing crisis since the property bubble, elevating housing to Spaniards’ top concern. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/aragon/noticia…

AXARQUÍA

More than a dozen roads in the Axarquía affected by landslides: {Translation}
– Heavy rain and strong gusts of wind associated with Storm Leonardo have caused significant disruptions across the Axarquía region, where more than a dozen roads have been affected by landslides and falling rocks, requiring the intervention of the Provincial Fire Consortium of the Málaga Provincial Council.
– So far, fire service crews have operated on at least thirteen roads, many of them inter-municipal routes, where rockfalls have invaded the carriageway, obstructing or halting traffic. The incidents have been spread across municipalities such as Vélez-Málaga, Nerja, Torrox, Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo, Arenas, Alcaucín, Cútar, Sayalonga and Totalán.
– Among the affected roads in the region are the MA–3104 (from MA–3111 to La Breña), MA–3106 (from Cútar to El Borge), MA–3109 (from El Borge to Almáchar), MA–3110 (Olías to Totalán), MA–3111 (from Olías to MA–3105), MA–3112 (from MA–3109 to MA–3116), MA–3114 (from Moclinejo to Almáchar), MA–3117 (from MA–3119 to El Valdés), MA–3203 (from N–340 to Cajiz), MA–4104 (from A–7205 to Alcaucín), MA–4110 (from Corumbela to Daimalos), MA–4111 (from Vélez–Málaga to Arenas), and MA–6102 (from N–340 to Río de la Miel, in Nerja).
– The Provincial Fire Consortium has also intervened on Lope de Vega Street in Vélez–Málaga to remove roof tiles at risk of falling.
– The Consortium advises residents to exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from emergency services while the adverse weather conditions persist. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/mas-de-una-decena-de-carreteras-axarquia-afectadas-por-desprendimientos/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The number of flood alert points rises to a dozen after 12 hours of continuous rain in the province of Malaga: {Translation}
– These are persistent, continuous rains with considerable volumes. The cumulative effect that had been expected is beginning to be felt in the river channels as the day progresses. In some parts of the province, more than 100 litres per square metre have been recorded during the first twelve hours. The battle against Storm Leonardo is being fought much more in inland areas than on the coast, where, for now, it is passing only lightly. By midday, nine monitored channels were already showing complications. To these must be added others without gauges, such as those in the Verde system (the Guadaiza, Guadalmina and Guadalmansa, for example, also swollen).
– Given this situation, the authorities are recommending that all possible caution be taken as the hours go by. By midday, there were already three points at red alert level: the Guadiaro in Cortes de la Frontera, once again at its highest recorded level; the Guadalteba in Teba; and the Guadalhorce in Archidona. In the case of the river that flows through Ronda, it exceeded 578 cubic metres per second and a depth of 4.64 metres at the diversion to the Majaceite. The Guadalteba, in turn, carried 173 m³/s and a depth of 3.21 metres, while the upper section of the Guadalhorce reached 365 m³/s and 5.25 metres.
– At orange alert level were the Genal in Jubrique and the Grande in Las Millanas, Tolox. Already at yellow level were the Guadalhorce itself at the Paredones weir (Álora, where the channels divide for irrigation and Málaga city) and Cártama. In this latter locality, although still far from the nightmare levels experienced last Christmas, the tendency is for the situation to worsen within a few hours. Close monitoring will be needed, as well as of the Campanillas and the Turón, which are also at yellow threshold. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/suben-decena-puntos-alerta-riadas-tras-doce-horas-lluvia-malaga-20260204125144-nt_amp.html

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TORROX

City Council of Torrox informs about preventive measures in the face of the rainy season, road closures announced: {Translation, summary}
– The Torrox Town Council reports that since the early hours of Wednesday, 4 February, and as a result of the continuous rainfall affecting the municipality, there have been occasional rises in rivers and streams, as well as small landslides in various parts of the municipal area.
– In view of this situation, and with the primary aim of ensuring safety, the Town Council has implemented preventive measures that include cutting off access to rivers and streams, as well as the temporary closure of certain roads and paths affected by landslides or considered to be at risk, as in Barranco Plano, the Güi River or El Peñoncillo. The Torrox Local Police are carrying out signage, monitoring and closure of these access points, acting progressively and in coordination as the episode of rain continues to develop.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/ayuntamiento-torrox-informa-sobre-medidas-preventivas-ante-temporal-lluvias/

NERJA

The Junta reactivates the process to regulate access to the Chíllar River in Nerja: {Translation, summary}
– The Chíllar River in Nerja has remained closed to the public since August 2023 due to overcrowding and environmental concerns, though some visitors still trespass despite fines. The Junta de Andalucía has reactivated proceedings to regulate controlled access to the middle and upper sections, reopening the process for private management following the rejection of previous bids in 2025. The model seeks to emulate the Caminito del Rey system, granting a concession for tourism use of the hydraulic public domain. The company Iniciativas Turísticas Ardales S.L.U. has renewed its proposal, and other firms may apply within a month.
– The municipal closure order stays in force while environmental, safety, and infrastructure conditions are reviewed. Ecologists, meanwhile, strongly oppose charging visitors up to twelve euros, urging a permanent ban and accusing the authorities of turning a protected site of great natural value into a commercial venture. Local hikers suggest that creating proper trails, limiting access to off-trail areas, and allowing free access during limited days/hours is a better approach, and ask why no EU Recovery Funds are available for these projects. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/junta-reactiva-proceso-regular-acceso-rio-chillar-nerja-20260204100409-nt_amp.html

GRANADA

The Sierra Nevada ski resort closes again this Thursday due to the effects of the storm: {Translation, summary}
– Sierra Nevada ski resort in Granada will stay closed Thursday due to storm Leonardo’s impact on ski slopes, with forecasts of heavy rain, zero visibility, and hurricane winds persisting. This marks the sixth closure in ten days since 27 January, when successive storms first forced shutdowns, including five days by Wednesday amid extreme conditions.
– Tuesday saw delayed opening after Monday’s 120 km/h gusts, while last week brought three straight closures. Avalanche risk remains very high, prompting extreme caution against mountain travel.
– Aemet has issued a yellow wind warning for Thursday in Granada’s Nevada and Alpujarras zone, down from Wednesday’s orange alert for up to 100 litres per square metre of rain in 12 hours. Cetursa, the resort’s public operator, confirmed the ongoing adverse weather. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-estacion-esqui-sierra-nevada-vuelve-cerrar-jueves-efectos-borrasca-20260204150208.html

EUROPE

The new Czech government of populist prime minister Babiš survives parliamentary no-confidence vote:
– The new Czech government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš survived on Wednesday a parliamentary no-confidence vote called by the opposition over the handling of a dispute with the country’s president. Only 84 opposition lawmakers in the 200-seat lower house of Parliament voted in favour of dismissing the three-party coalition government. At least 101 votes were needed to oust the government at the end of a two-day debate. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/czech-no-confidence-vote-babis-president-74b5d7a0b954574cb222ea5cdc139e7a

UKRAINE WAR

EU countries close the agreement to deliver another 90,000 million euros to Ukraine through a new debt issue: {Translation, summary}
– EU countries have agreed on a legal framework to deliver 90 billion euros in aid to Ukraine through a new joint debt issue, similar to that used during the Covid pandemic. The agreement, reached by ambassadors from 24 member states, excluding dissenting Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, allocates 60 billion euros for defence production, prioritising European industry, and 30 billion for financial and humanitarian support.
– The European Parliament is expected to approve the measure in February, with Kyiv receiving funds by late March. Non-EU partners may take part under specific bilateral or defence agreements, though defence purchases must primarily come from EU or Ukrainian firms. The funding will be subject to strict conditions, including anti-corruption commitments. {What a joke, Ukraine can’t account for hundreds of billions in funds and weapons as it is, despite repeated commitments to transparency and after multiple high-level corruption scandals. If you are forcing Ukraine to spend the money buying euro-made military supplies anyway, why give them the money at all, just ship the supplies directly. Oh, but then there is no way for middlemen to collect their vig. -Ed.}
– Cyprus’s finance minister said the plan underscores Europe’s determination to support Ukraine’s sovereignty while ensuring transparency and responsible use of EU resources under international law. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/los-paises-ue-cierran-acuerdo-para-entregar-ucrania-90-000-millones-euros-traves-una-nueva-emision-deuda_6930012_0.html

UK

The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar:
– The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his long-time home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
– The 65-year-old brother of King Charles III, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, left the Royal Lodge in Windsor on Monday and is now living on the king’s Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain’s Press Association reported. British media reported that Mountbatten-Windsor will live temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage while his permanent home on the estate undergoes repairs. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/epstein-andrew-royal-lodge-1443dd1cac502d230cf446a32c2a0c59

HEALTH

Mammogate Update- The Patient Ombudsman takes the case of the screenings to the State Attorney General: {Translation, summary}
– The Patient Advocate Association has asked Spain’s Attorney General to reopen the case on breast cancer screening errors in Andalusia, after the Seville Prosecutor’s Office dropped it for lack of criminal evidence against former regional health officials Jesús Aguirre and Catalina García. President Carmen Flores urges an audit to determine the scale of the problem across the region, citing the legal duty to report potential offences. The association requests that the case be combined with a UGT complaint concerning 3,000 women in Huelva affected by similar screening failures. It stresses that cancer prevention programmes must be implemented without delay, as neglect causes both suffering and public expense. The group appeals to the Attorney General to act to protect citizens’ health and lives, arguing that government inaction and irresponsibility endanger the public and violate the authorities’ obligation to ensure preventive healthcare. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/defensor-paciente-lleva-caso-cribados_0_2005816249.html

CONSUMER INFO

If you have a HUAWEI smartwatch, this is of interest to you– you will no longer be able to make payments with your device in Spain: {Translation, summary}
– HUAWEI smartwatch users in Spain can no longer make contactless payments after Quicko Wallet, the European payment platform supporting the service, ceased operations. The Polish financial regulator revoked Quicko’s licence on 21 January, forcing the company to halt all operations across the EU. The reasons for the withdrawal remain undisclosed. As a result, payment functions on HUAWEI devices have been deactivated in Spain and other European countries. Quicko has reassured users that their funds remain safe and will be refunded, with instructions to be sent by email shortly. – HUAWEI has confirmed it was an external service provider and that the closure stems from a regulatory decision outside its control. The firm stresses its full legal compliance and commitment to user experience, adding that it is working with new international partners to restore secure and reliable payment options on its wearables as soon as possible. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/tecnologia/fabricantes/relojes-huawei-fin-pagos-quicko-wallet-espana_6929970_0.html

TECH

Telegram attacks Sánchez over new social media regulations– ‘These are steps towards total control’: {Translation, summary}
– Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sharply criticised Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s new digital regulations, calling them a threat to privacy and free expression that could turn Spain into a surveillance state. He argued that under the guise of protection, the measures expand state control over citizens and tech platforms. Durov condemned mandatory age verification for social media, warning it could erode anonymity and enable mass data collection. Although aimed at child protection, Durov warns that it would involve strict controls such as the use of ID cards or even biometric data for every user.
– He also decried criminal liability for executives, saying it would foster over-censorship and endanger free debate. Further, he warned that penalising “algorithmic amplification” of harmful content would allow governments to manipulate online visibility, and that monitoring “hate footprints” could be used to silence dissent. Praising Telegram’s encryption and independence, Durov urged users to demand transparency and defend their rights before it is too late. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/telegram…

SCAMS

Sentimental deception as a method to empty accounts of vulnerable women in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– A 45 year old man and his partner have been arrested in Málaga for allegedly running a long-term romance scam that defrauded women in vulnerable emotional situations. The suspect is accused of manipulating his victims psychologically, gaining their trust through online relationships before requesting money under false pretences such as personal crises, investments, or emergencies.
– One woman in Mislata reportedly transferred 70,000 euros over two years without ever meeting him. The couple allegedly fabricated elaborate stories, including claims of kidnapping and imprisonment, with the man’s partner posing as a relative to reinforce the lies.
– Investigators found that the proceeds, totalling over 100,000 euros, were mostly spent on drugs, risky trading, and luxury items. The man faces charges of continuous fraud, money laundering, and gender based violence, while his partner has been charged with fraud. Police are continuing the investigation and appealing for further potential victims to come forward. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo…

TRAVEL

Renfe cancels all railway services in Andalusia except for Cordoba-Madrid, Jaén-Madrid and C1 lines in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Wednesday morning several rail services had already been suspended, including all local Cercanías services in the Seville area, as well as the C2 line in Malaga, Malaga-Alora, and the C-1a Cadiz Las Aletas-University line.
– Regarding Media Distancia services, all trains in Andalusia have been cancelled except Jaen-Madrid and Granada-Almeria, and local trains from Cordoba between C.U. Rabanales and Cordoba J.A. have also been eliminated.
– The same has happened with Avant trains, where all Andalusian services between Seville-Cordoba-Malaga, Seville-Cordoba-Granada, and Malaga-Granada have been cancelled.
– For high-speed and long-distance services, the Madrid-Seville/Malaga AVE has been suspended between Cordoba and Malaga, and between Cordoba and Seville, with only the Madrid-Cordoba stretch guaranteed. Passengers from Madrid or Villanueva heading to final destinations in Andalusia have no guaranteed connection beyond Cordoba.
– Likewise, the Almeria-Madrid Intercity and Alvia Almeria-Granada-Madrid trains have been cancelled.
The Algeciras-Malaga Alvia (departing Algeciras at 13.10 and Malaga at 14.40) and Ronda-Antequera (departing Ronda at 14.45 and Antequera at 14.00) have also been suspended.
– The Cadiz-Madrid Alvias are not running, suspended on the Cadiz-Cordoba stretch, nor the Cadiz-Barcelona service with the Cadiz-Linares section cancelled. The Almeria-Madrid trains have also been suppressed. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia…

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo

Twist in the Errejón case- Mouliaá withdraws her accusation of alleged sexual abuse: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish actress Elisa Mouliaá announced on Wednesday that she is withdrawing the sexual assault allegation she had maintained against former MP Íñigo Errejón. In a statement on social media, she clarified that her decision was not a retraction but “a boundary”, explaining that she felt alone in pursuing the case, as no other alleged victims had come forward. Mouliaá stated that she could not continue “bearing everything” alone and would withdraw from the judicial process with her conscience clear, asserting that she neither sought money nor publicity.
– Her original complaint sought a three-year prison sentence and 30,000 euros in compensation for alleged abuse in October 2021.
– Errejón’s defence expressed trust in the justice system and confirmed his intention to proceed with his slander lawsuit against Mouliaá to prove his innocence.
– Meanwhile, the popular prosecution, led by Adive, will maintain its case against Errejón despite the withdrawal of both Mouliaá and the Prosecutor’s Office. Adive argues that the alleged acts seriously affected sexual freedom and must not go unpunished. The judge has already ordered an oral trial, set bail at 30,000 euros, and heard extensive testimony during thirteen months of investigation. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-mouliaa-anuncia-retira-acusacion-contra-errejon-presunto-abuso-sexual-20260204154811.html

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Palm trees felled in Salobreña as more storms forecast {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/salobrena-fells-palm-trees-prevent-them-from-20260204101830-nt.html
– Spain rail crisis: Minister of Transport cannot guarantee date for Malaga-Madrid line reopening
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/puente-does-not-dare-give-date-for-20260204080433-nt.html
– Andalusian regional government gives green light to 581 new homes in Vélez-Málaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/andalusian-regional-government-gives-green-light-581-20260204111254-nt.html

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ANDALUCÍA

Andalucia suspends classes this Wednesday except in Almería due to ‘unprecedented’ rainfall and activates the UME: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalucian Government will suspend face-to-face classes in all provinces except Almería this Wednesday due to a powerful storm affecting the region. President Juanma Moreno announced in Seville that the Flood Risk Emergency Plan has been raised to operational level 2, enabling the use of extraordinary resources from local, provincial, and national administrations, including the Military Emergency Unit. Schools and secondary institutes will switch to remote learning, as they have the necessary digital facilities. Universities, which have organisational autonomy, are encouraged to decide whether to continue in person or online.
– Almería is excluded for now, since current conditions do not indicate strong winds or heavy rainfall, though it remains under review. Moreno also declared that day centres for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as outdoor sports activities in the seven affected provinces, will be suspended as a precaution. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/andalucia-suspend…

AXARQUÍA

AEMET raises the rain warning for this Wednesday in the Axarquía to orange due to accumulated rainfall that may locally exceed 120 litres: {Translation, summary}
– Storm Leonardo has placed the Axarquía and much of Andalucía under orange warning for Wednesday 4 February, owing to exceptionally heavy and persistent rainfall, with AEMET forecasting up to 90 litres per square metre in 12 hours and more than 120 locally in 24 hours.
– Andalusian President Juanma Moreno has mobilised the Military Emergency Unit and ordered an ES-ALERT message from 8:00 p.m. to residents in high-risk areas. AEMET also warns of a strong maritime storm with westerly winds of 60 to 75 km per hour and waves exceeding 5 metres, lasting until Thursday noon. The heaviest rain is expected in Grazalema, the Serranía de Ronda, and the Strait of Gibraltar, where totals could reach 200 to 250 litres in 24 hours.
– Persistent rainfall, strong gusts, and falling temperatures will continue through Thursday and Friday, with possible renewed intensification from a new Atlantic depression over the weekend. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/aemet…
Image: https://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?k=and

MALAGA CITY

Malaga activates the emergency plan and closes parks and other public spaces: {Translation, summary}
– In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall and coastal phenomena, Malaga City Council will activate the Local Civil Protection territorial emergency plan tonight at 11 p.m., in the Pre-emergency phase, operational situation 0. The measure, which will remain in force throughout Wednesday, includes the temporary closure of parks, museums, sports facilities and cultural and social facilities throughout the city.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/provincia-de-malaga/malaga-activa-plan-emergencia-cierra-parques-otros-espacios-publicos/202602031916423206792.html

UKRAINE WAR

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks:
– Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
– The bombardment included hundreds of drones and a record 32 ballistic missiles, wounding at least 10 people. It specifically took aim at the power grid, Zelenskyy said, as part of what Ukraine says is Moscow’s ongoing campaign to deny civilians light, heating and running water during the coldest winter in years.
– “Taking advantage of the coldest days of winter to terrorize people is more important to Russia than diplomacy,” Zelenskyy said. Temperatures in Kyiv fell to minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit) during the night and stood at minus 16 C (minus 3 F) on Tuesday. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine…

HEALTH

Mammogate Update– AMAMA describes the dismissal of the complaint against senior officials as ‘a shame’, ‘There has been negligence and the evidence is there.’: {Translation, summary}
– Ángela Claverol, president of Amama which exposed failures in Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme affecting 2,317 women, described the Andalusian Public Prosecutor’s Office dismissal of three complaints against five senior officials from Health, Presidency, and Emergencies as a “disgrace” and “sadness”. Speaking to Europa Press, she insisted negligence was evident from 110 compensation claims by women at BID RAD 3 stage, regretting her association’s lack of a dedicated legal team.
– The complaints, filed last October by the Patient Association, including sixteen affected women with their personal cases, and left wing parties Adelante Andalucía and Izquierda Unida, targeted a former Health councillor, deputy councillor, and Andalusian Health Service manager.
– Prosecutors found no unifying criminal pattern in errors like the missed follow-ups for “inconclusive” cases, communication lapses, and data gaps, but referred cases to provincial offices in Jaén, Córdoba, Sevilla, Málaga, Granada, and Almería for individual probes closest to victims, prioritising privacy over broader scrutiny. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-amama…

TECH

Musk Merges xAI with SpaceX to Pursue Solar-Powered Computing in Space:
– Elon Musk announced Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence company xAI, saying the merger will allow both ventures to expand beyond Earth by harnessing solar energy in space. In a blog post, Musk argued that the world’s growing demand for computing power will exceed Earth’s energy capacity and that datacenters in orbit, powered by the Sun, will offer a limitless alternative. He predicted that within a few years, space-based computing will become cheaper than Earth-based systems.
– Musk described plans for Starship rockets to launch every hour, each carrying 200 tons of equipment to build orbital datacenters powered by solar arrays, adding the equivalent energy needed to support massive AI workloads. He also proposed lunar factories to manufacture satellites for deep-space deployment. Critics noted that Starship remains experimental, the scheme ignores maintenance realities, and Musk sidestepped ethical and regulatory issues surrounding space-based AI infrastructure.
– {Note: Musk’s Tesla company is already semi-merged with SpaceX. Tesla stockholders recently invested $2 billion in SpaceX. When merger rumours first surfaced last week, there was speculation that Tesla could be included in a three-way combination. That didn’t happen, and it couldn’t easily happen, given Tesla’s public shareholder base and the fiduciary complications of merging a public company into a private one. [Ref: https://electrek.co/2026/02/02/spacex-bails-out-xai-in-mega-deal-heres-what-it-means-for-tesla/ ] }
Full article: https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/03/musk_spacex_xai_merge_hallucination_burning_man/

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Musk’s SpaceX and xAI merge to make world’s most valuable private company:
– SpaceX confirmed the deal to acquire xAI, a smaller firm known for its Grok chatbot, posting a memo from Musk about the merger on its website. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, a source familiar said it valued xAI at $125bn (£91bn) and SpaceX at $1tn, making it the most valuable private company ever.
– In his memo, Musk said the combination would form an “innovation engine” putting AI, rockets, space-based internet, and media under one roof. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6vnrye06po

SOCIAL MEDIA

Spain looks to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe:
– {Excuse me, they tried to do this in Spain with porn websites last year, and their age verification scheme was a complete failure. Repeating the same action for social media, and expecting different results, well, you know what they say about that. Our leaders seem to be technical idiots and have no business wasting their time, and our money, on their hair-brained schemes! SUSFU! Age barriers will never work. They need to wake up to the fact that social media is inherently dangerous. The only workable solution is to ban social media for all. Then everyone can create their own registered websites (eliminating anonymous posts), with posts uncensored by big-tech (supports freedom of speech), and be responsible for what they post (accountability for posting criminal content). This problem has been well known by big-tech since the My Space days, but there is just too much money to be made ~~presenting~~ exploiting dangerous technologies to enslave the sheeple zombie mobile addicts. Same deal with AI. One proposed solution is to allow both social media & AI access, but only at official terminals (like in public libraries or the old internet cafes) with users presenting ID and signing in to gain access. These sessions would be logged and traceable should criminal activity be detected. -Ed.}
– Spain plans {…to try…} to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
– Sánchez chided the world’s biggest tech companies in a speech at a Dubai summit for allowing illegal content such as child sex abuse and non-consensual sexualized deepfake images and videos to proliferate on their platforms, saying that governments also needed to “stop turning a blind eye.”
– Spain joins a growing number of countries, including Australia and France, which have taken or are considering measures to restrict minors’ access to social media. In January, France approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September. The bill would also ban the use of mobile phones in high schools.
– Denmark has introduced similar legislation to ban access to social media for users under 15, while the U.K. said last month it would consider banning young teenagers from social media, as it tightens laws designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/spain-social-media-ban-children-under-16s-77ac5a2e2078f175bd61dbfb5ad9deb7

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Musk attacks Sánchez for restricting minors’ access to social media– “Dirty Sánchez is a tyrant and a traitor to the Spanish people”: {Translation, summary}
– The Government announced on Tuesday that it will attempt to pass a law or decree to increase oversight of digital platforms in order to penalise those that fail to remove content inciting hatred or that even manipulate their algorithms.
– The owner of the social network X, Elon Musk, lashed out at the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, on Tuesday over the measures announced by the Spanish Prime Minister to increase control over digital platforms in order to sanction those that do not delete content inciting hatred or that manipulate their algorithms. “Dirty Sánchez is a tyrant and a traitor to the Spanish people”, the magnate wrote in a message posted on social media.
– Musk quoted a post in which Sánchez outlined the announced proposals, including the prohibition of access to social networks for those under 16 years of age.
– In the message, the owner of SpaceX and Tesla referred to the President of the Government as “Dirty Sánchez”, alluding to the slang term for a peculiar coprophilic sexual practice. Finally, he added a poo emoji. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/musk-arremete-contra-sanchez-por-limitar-acceso-menores-las-redes-dirty-sanchez-es-un-tirano-un-traidor-los-espanoles_6929547_0.html & X Link

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Hate AI? Firefox Browser Will Provide AI Kill-Switch From Late February:
– Aware of the strong feelings about AI – both positive and negative – Mozilla recently said that Firefox would become an AI browser, but promised that AI would be optional. Now the organization is making good on that promise.
– Starting with Firefox 148 – which is due for release later this month – Mozilla will feature the AI kill switch that users have been hoping for. But in addition to the option to disable everything in one feel swoop, there are also finer controls.
– Once you set your AI preferences in Firefox, they stay in place across updates. You can also change them whenever you want.
– {Note: Video says these new controls are available now, this is false. Firefox 148 has not yet been released in Europe. -Ed.}
Full article: https://betanews.com/article/mozilla-is-keeping-its-promise-and-letting-firefox-users-disable-all-ai-features/ & Video Link

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FINANCIAL

Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008, silver also rebounds:
– Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a steep selloff over the previous two sessions, with the bullion on track for its biggest daily rise since November 2008 as bargain hunters stepped in amid resilient underlying fundamentals.
– Spot gold rose 5.2% to $4,906.82 per ounce by 01:31 p.m. ET (1831 GMT), recovering from Monday’s low of $4,403.24 but still trading below last week’s record high of $5,594.82.
– Silver surged 4.8% to $83.23 an ounce on Tuesday, after a record 27% one day decline on Friday and falling a further 6% on Monday. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-rebounds-more-than-3-after-sharp-selloff-2026-02-03/

RELIGION

The Christ who ‘flies’ over the faithful in a temple in Benagalbón (Rincón de la Victoria): {Translation, summary}
– The statue of Christ, installed in 2005 in the Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria, has become the visual and spiritual centre of this historic sanctuary. Suspended above the presbytery, it creates a powerful axis that connects the modern sculpture with traditional elements such as the Virgin of the Candelaria and the frescoes of Francisco Hernández depicting the Annunciation, Purification, and Assumption. The harmony between these works produces an atmosphere of quiet reverence and artistic balance.
– The church itself, dating from the 16th century, retains its simple architectural character, refined by successive restorations. Warm wooden ceilings and the soft light filtering through oval windows enhance the space’s tranquillity, allowing the suspended figure of Christ to appear almost weightless. Together, the statue and its setting invite contemplation, offering a dialogue between faith and form that reaffirms the church as both a place of worship and a work of art. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/cristo-vuela-sobre-fieles-templo-benagalbon-axarquia-malaga-20260128112721-nt_amp.html

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– EU warns Spain over banned double tourist rental registry: May 2026 deadline set
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– Salobreña announces plans for new 22-kilometre-long cycle route, ‘Ruta de las Frutas Tropicales’ {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/salobrena-creates-circular-cycling-route-through-the-20260129103534-nt.html

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SPAIN

All Hail King Pedro & His Royal Decrees! – Sanchez Abandons The Democracy He Falsely Claims To Support– Will Try To Enact By Royal Decree At Least 10 Measures Congress Won’t Pass: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez’s Government, paralysed by a divided Parliament, plans to rule largely by royal decree in 2026 to avoid new defeats in Congress. Ministers have been told to advance every pending reform that can bypass parliamentary approval. This strategy, now being used to launch an extraordinary regularisation process for over half a million immigrants that is still facing significant hurdles, will now drive key domestic policies.
– By decree, like some sort of emperor, the Executive intends to raise the minimum wage, redefine the rules preventing employers from offsetting the wage rise through bonuses, tighten digital timekeeping, and extend flexible retirement. It will also allow workers on long-term sick leave to return to work gradually on reduced hours, revise maternity pension supplements, and possibly approve the Statute of Interns without debate. Structural measures on dismissals, the diesel tax, and state housing policy may follow the same path. These are massive and numerous changes he intends to force on the population without the approval of our representatives!
– Critics accuse Sánchez of undermining democracy by systematically substituting decrees, no less than 10 separate decrees, for the process of parliamentary law, a tactic seen as an attempt to project strength after repeated legislative failures. Opposition parties, employers, and trade unions denounce this as authoritarian drift and proof of political isolation. Even within the coalition, partners like Sumar and Podemos reject some initiatives, which intensifies the Prime Minister’s reliance on administrative decrees. Labour and fiscal reforms thus risk being imposed from above rather than debated in Parliament, deepening public distrust and fuelling claims that the Government governs without a mandate. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/sanchez-tirara-reales-decretos-lanzar-medidas-esenciales-20260201004615-ntrc_amp.html

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The new state registry collects 300,000 tourist and seasonal rentals in its first year, denies 84,250 registrations: {Translation, summary}
– The national Digital One-Stop Shop for Lettings has completed its first year of operation, introducing obligatory registration for all tourist, seasonal, and room rentals advertised online. Andalusia has taken a leading role, with 66,643 approved registrations, the highest figure in Spain. Alongside Catalonia and Valencia, it represents most of the country’s legalised short-term lettings, reflecting its strong tourist economy. Nationwide, almost 300,000 short-term rentals have been registered, and 400,000 applications submitted in total.
– About one in five requests were rejected, often because community property rules prohibit tourist rental use.
– Tourist flats dominate the system across nearly all regions and account for almost 90% of registration requests in Andalusia. Property owners or authorised managers must obtain a Unique Rental Registration Number (NRUA), display it clearly in online listings, and renew it annually each February. Renewals now require owners to submit contract and occupancy data, allowing authorities to ensure compliance and revoke codes if properties are misused or rules breached. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/nuevo-registro-estatal-recoge-300-000-alquileres-turisticos-temporada-su-primer-ano-deniega-84-250-inscripciones_6927534_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Another week of rain, orange and yellow alerts for Wednesday, red alerts in Cadiz, see image: {Translation, summary}
– Wednesday and Thursday will once again be very adverse days, with widespread and persistent rainfall. During these two days, Granada, Jaén, Málaga and Cádiz could see between 30 and 50 l/m2 of rainfall, with even higher values around the Strait and in the border area between Cádiz and Málaga, where up to 80 l/m2 could be reached in just 24 hours.
– The episode will not end with the passing of the working week. During the weekend, Atlantic fronts will continue to pass through, maintaining persistent rainfall in Andalucia, especially in the western provinces. In some exposed areas on the Atlantic side, models do not rule out total accumulations exceeding 250 l/m2. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/…

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The Andalucian countryside on the edge- heavy rains bring agricultural activity to a complete standstill: {Translation, summary}
– Persistent rainfall has brought farming activities in Andalucia to a near standstill, according to Asaja Andalucía president Ricardo Serra. Fields are waterlogged, sowing is delayed or lost, and harvesting has slowed sharply after consecutive storms. Around half the wheat area has not been planted, and the crops already in the ground have spent weeks under water, leaving their fate uncertain. Potato and sunflower sowing are also halted. Citrus harvesting, which had been ahead of schedule, is now badly affected.
– Farmers are waiting for dry weather to resume fieldwork, but Serra warns that if rain and high temperatures continue, fungal damage could worsen and recovery will be harder. Asaja has urged temporary relief from certain EU regulations under the Common Agricultural Policy to give growers more flexibility. Until conditions improve, large areas of farmland across Andalusia remain paralyzed. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/campo-andaluz-vilo-lluvias-intensas-frenan-completo-actividad-agricola/202602021305313205744.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga Reservoir Levels 2/2/26:
Source (New link, the previous link no longer works, this has now been updated in the LINKS Section as well): https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/resumen/embalses

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Government to Create 21 New Judicial Posts in Málaga Province in 2026: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Government will create 21 judicial posts in the province of Málaga in 2026, marking the largest annual expansion of the local judiciary to date. The new positions will reinforce the Provincial Court and courts of first instance across several municipalities, including Fuengirola, Marbella, Torremolinos, Estepona, Vélez-Málaga and Torrox. Government Sub-delegate Javier Salas highlighted the measure as evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving public services and modernising justice.
– At national level, 500 judicial posts will be created this year, 95 of them in Andalusia, through the new Justice Efficiency Law, which replaces single-judge courts with collegiate courts of first instance, reducing costs from 260 million to 55.7 million euros. Andalusia’s judicial structure will expand by 9.4 percent, the largest increase among regions. A separate parliamentary bill foresees the creation of 2,500 judges and prosecutors within three years to further strengthen the justice system. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-gobierno-creara-una-nueva-plaza-judicial-en-velez-malaga-y-otra-en-torrox/

COSTA DEL SOL

Five people convicted of 16 robberies in homes in Torrox, Nerja and other municipalities on the Costa del Sol, sentences halved due to court mismanagement: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Málaga has sentenced five individuals for sixteen burglaries committed across several Costa del Sol towns, including Mijas, Marbella, Torrox and Nerja. Two were organisers who broke into occupied homes during 2020 to steal jewellery and valuables, while a third knowingly sold the stolen goods through a Málaga jewellery shop. Police later seized watches, rings and cash. One burglary in Mijas yielded nearly 186,000 euros in jewellery, and another in Torrox about 25,000 euros in assorted luxury items. Two defendants received four-year prison sentences for participating in a criminal group and burglary, while the remaining three were punished for handling stolen goods, receiving terms of fifteen to twenty months. The court acknowledged procedural delays as a mitigating factor, ordered compensation for victims, and suspended the enforcement of the shorter prison sentences for two years, provided the defendants do not reoffend during that period.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/condenadas-cinco-personas-robos-viviendas-torrox-nerja-y-otros-municipios-costa-del-sol/

ALGARROBO

A 77-year-old woman found dead in Algarrobo Costa who lived with her son “in unsanitary conditions”: {Translation, summary}
– On Friday night, the Civil Guard found the body of a 77-year-old woman in a house in Algarrobo Costa that was in ‘unsanitary conditions’, with faeces and urine inside.
– The elderly woman lived in the house with her son, who was caring for her. Officers have launched an investigation to determine whether there were any deficiencies in the woman’s care, analysing both the condition of the property and the care provided in the days prior to her death. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, so it is believed that death may have occurred several days before it was discovered. It was neighbours in the area who raised the alarm when they noticed a strong smell coming from the house. The autopsy will officially confirm the cause of death, although initial investigations point to a natural death and there are no signs of violence, according to the Civil Guard.
– Although a homicide is not being investigated, the son of the deceased is under investigation and could face charges for alleged neglect, depending on the final results of the proceedings. No arrests have been made at this time. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/encuentran-muerta-a-una-mujer-de-77-anos-en-algarrobo-costa-que-vivia-con-su-hijo-en-condiciones-insalubres/

MIJAS

A 79-year-old kamikaze on the AP-7: thirteen kilometres in the opposite direction to avoid paying the toll in Calahonda, in Mijas: {Translation, summary}
– A nearly 80 year old man drove 13 kilometres the wrong way at high speed along the AP-7 between Calahonda (Mijas) and Marbella late last night. The driver, a Moroccan resident of Madrid, apparently turned around at the toll station to avoid paying the nine-euro fee, triggering a highly dangerous situation. Several motorists alerted Emergency Service 112 Andalucía as the vehicle sped towards Cádiz on the wrong carriageway. Witnesses described how drivers were forced into sudden evasive manoeuvres to prevent collisions. The Guardia Civil de Tráfico intercepted the car at kilometre 1,038 without any resulting injuries or accidents. Although the man tested negative for alcohol and drugs, he is under investigation for reckless driving. Witnesses expressed shock that he endangered lives simply to avoid a minor toll payment, a decision that could have resulted in tragedy. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/kamikaze-octogenario-ap-7-calahonda-mijas_0_2005785295.html

USA

Epstein Files- 3,000,000+ new pages released, national security adviser to Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned:
– Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted publicly on Friday. The release came six weeks after the department missed a deadline signed into law by US President Donald Trump that mandated all Epstein-related documents be shared with the public.
– Slovakian national security adviser Miroslav Lajcak {pic} has resigned after new files related to Jeffrey Epstein showed the pair had exchanged emails talking about young women.
– British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a U.S. congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew’s links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New files related to Epstein published by the U.S. Justice Department on Friday included emails that showed King Charles’s brother maintaining regular contact with Epstein for more than two years after he was found guilty of child sex crimes. The files also include pictures appearing to show Andrew crouching over and touching the waist of an unidentified woman lying on the floor. Her face was blacked out in the redacted images.
– Epstein made $75,000 (£55,000) of payments to accounts connected to Lord Mandelson (who resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday evening, February 2, 2026, citing a desire to prevent “further embarrassment” to the party), bank statements released in the files suggest. Between 2003 and 2004, Epstein appears to have sent three separate $25,000 payments referencing Lord Mandelson.
– More details are sure to be released as researchers get a chance to review the massive data dump. While there are hundreds of Trump mentions, none implicate him in any wrong doing so far.
Ref 1: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevnmxyy4wjo
Ref 2: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-says-ex-prince-andrew-should-testify-before-congress-over-epstein-2026-01-31/
Ref 3: https://www.reuters.com/world/slovakia-national-security-adviser-resigns-over-epstein-files-denies-wrongdoing-2026-02-01/

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Famous names in Epstein’s new papers, and Fergie’s marriage proposal: {Translation, summary}
– The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files last Friday, a month past deadline, including 180,000 uncensored images detailing his ties to prominent figures.
– Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed scrutiny over Epstein dinner invitations at Buckingham Palace, photos with an unidentified woman, emails about a “beautiful” Russian woman, and sending pictures of daughters Eugenia and Beatriz.
– Elon Musk exchanged emails from 2012-2014 planning island visits and parties, later denying he attended.
– Bill Gates features in Epstein’s 2013 notes alleging extramarital relations, aid with “Russian girls”, and include Gate’s emails asking Epstein for advice on antibiotics for treating the STD’s he gave to his wife after getting STDs from a russian girl. These emails suggest Gates wanted to slip these drugs to his wife without her knowledge.
– Mette Marit of Norway shared flirty emails from 2011-2014 post-Epstein’s conviction.
– Sarah Ferguson accepted Epstein’s funds, and even proposed marriage after his release. She wrote: “You are a legend. I really don’t have the words to describe my love and gratitude for your generosity and kindness. I am at your service. Just marry me.” This was sent January 2010 — approximately six months after his 2009 release from jail following his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
– Sergey Brin visited Epstein’s island and corresponded with Ghislaine Maxwell.
– Richard Branson emailed warmly about Epstein’s “harem” after a business meeting. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/duque-hombre-invisible-todos-los-senalados-los-nuevos-papeles-epstein_6928807_0.html
Additional ref on Ferguson quote: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/prince-andrews-ex-wife-sarah-ferguson-told-epstein-just-marry-me-after-he-was-released-from-jail/articleshow/127843847.cms
NOTE: Supposedly the public can view all the newly released Epstein files here, but I couldn’t get in. AI tells me the website may be overwhelmed by demand for the new data, and says many others are also experiencing trouble accessing it. https://oversight.house.gov/release/oversight-committee-releases-epstein-records-provided-by-the-department-of-justice/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz is proclaimed the youngest player in tennis history to win all four Grand Slams: {Translation, summary}
– Carlos Alcaraz has closed a historic cycle in his career by conquering, for the first time, the Australian Open, thus completing the Grand Slam, the set of the four major tennis tournaments. With this victory, the young Murcian joins his new title to those already obtained in Roland Garros (2024 and 2025), Wimbledon (2023 and 2024) and the US Open (2022 and 2025), consolidating his name among the greats of the sport.
– With just 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz becomes the youngest player in history to complete the Grand Slam, surpassing the record that had stood for 87 years of Don Budge, who achieved the feat at 22 years and 363 days in 1938. Now, the Spaniard enters the list of legends along with figures such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver and Novak Djokovic, becoming the ninth man to do so. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/deportes/carlos-alcaraz-proclama-jugador-joven_0_2005784888.html

SCAMS

DGT is not sending this email warning of an outstanding fine: {Translation, summary}
– Several users have reported receiving fraudulent emails posing as traffic fine notifications from Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). The DGT confirms it has not sent these messages, which are part of a phishing campaign designed to steal personal and financial data.
– The emails typically come from non-official addresses and use urgent language to pressure recipients, such as threats that the fine will increase to 400 euros if unpaid within 24 hours. Authorities, including the DGT and the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), have repeatedly warned about such scams spread through email or SMS. The phishing links lead to imitation DGT websites that request sensitive information.
– Anyone who has clicked on these links or provided data is urged to contact their bank immediately, preserve evidence of the scam (take screenshots), and file a report with the relevant security or law enforcement authorities to help prevent further fraud. {And also get the device cleaned by an experienced professional to remove all malware clicking the link may have installed. No, simply running Malwarebytes and CCleaner will not disinfect it if you clicked the link. By clicking it, you gave it permission to install, so it is now seen as a “legit” file by consumer level malware removal tools. Advanced tools, and experience using them, are required to remove the infections you invited in. DoctorLaptop can do this on Windows computers, and I can refer you to a qualified tech for other devices on request. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/motor/dgt-no-esta-enviando-este-correo-electronico-que-advierte-una-multa-pendiente-pago_6928076_0.html

SPACE

SpaceX plans to launch one million satellites to power orbital AI data centre:
– Elon Musk’s SpaceX has filed plans with U.S. regulators to launch up to one million satellites into low-Earth orbit. Together, these satellites will act as an orbital data centre to power artificial intelligence.
– SpaceX currently operates between 9,300 and 9,600 of the 14,000 or so active satellites that are orbiting Earth; those SpaceX satellites provide the company’s Starlink Internet service to millions of customers worldwide. The scale of the new proposal is far and away the largest of any planned satellite constellation. Including this filing, there are an estimated 1.7 million proposed satellites worldwide, according to a social media post from astronomer Jonathan McDowell, who tracks satellite constellations via his blog.
– “I think it is going to be extremely difficult to operate such a huge number of satellites safely,” McDowell says. “This is a factor-of-100 increase over the already large number extant today, so a factor of 10,000 in the number of close approaches in the absence of careful station keeping.”
– SpaceX offers few details about the satellites, such as their size, specific orbits or even cost. But the company does say it plans to stick the satellites in “largely unused orbital altitudes” within an altitude range of 500 to 2,000 kilometres.
The spacecraft would be positioned to maximize time in the sun so that they could run on solar power. That’s a major argument in favour of orbital data centers that has been frequently cited by AI leaders.
– Despite SpaceX’s bullishness on the potential for AI, the proposal has been met with concern by some in the astronomy community. Peter Plavchan, a professor of astronomy at George Mason University, wrote in a social media post that whoever can occupy most of the usable orbits around Earth first will effectively prevent any other company or nation from hosting satellites in those orbits. “It’s the ultimate first-mover territorial claim strategy in lieu of off-world space regulations,” Plavchan wrote. Full article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spacex-plans-to-launch-one-million-satellites-to-power-orbital-ai-data/

NATURE

Bones of the smallest dinosaur in the world found in Burgos; it did not exceed 30 centimetres in height: {Translation, summary}
– The Archaeological and Paleontological Collective of Salas (CAS) has found at the Vegagete site, near Villanueva de Carazo (Burgos), about 800 bones, corresponding to six individuals, of what is the “smallest dinosaur in the world”, which did not exceed 30 centimetres in height.
– It is the ‘Foskeia pelendonum’, the “smallest known ornithopod species”. The name of the new species is a tribute to the Pelendones, a Celtiberian tribe that inhabited the area; it also refers to its unique way of feeding.
Specifically, the 800 fossilised bones, “the vast majority fragmented and incomplete”, are in a good state of preservation. Their small size made the research task difficult, but they were able to identify about 350 that belonged to six individuals, from calves to adults, which would form a small herd. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-hallan-burgos-huesos-dinosaurio-mas-pequeno-mundo-no-superaba-30-centimetros-altura-20260202145111.html

FINANCIAL

The Ibex-35 breaks an all-time record and exceeds 18,100: {Translation, summary}
– This Monday, the Madrid Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone. The Ibex 35 exceeded the 18,100-point threshold for the first time. Specifically, the stock market closed the session at 18,115.2 points, after a 1.31% rise, driven mainly by the strong performance of the banking sector and steel companies. Source, Spanish: https://www.infobae.com/espana/2026/…

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Slump in commodities rattles global markets- Gold down to €3966, Silver down to €68.35:
– Commodities markets slumped on Monday, led by deep losses in gold, silver, oil and industrial metals, as a selloff unleashed by President Donald Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh for the next U.S. Fed chair sent precious metals tumbling for a second session. Gold slid 5% to its lowest in more than two weeks, while silver fell more than 7%. Gold and silver had jumped 30% and 71% to record highs in January before they started dropping. The decline began on Friday, with the steepest one-day drop in spot gold since 1983, for a fall of more than 9%, while silver plunged 27% in its largest daily decline on record.
– Losses spilled over into equity markets as investors ditched other assets to cover any precious metals losses. Global stocks fell for a third straight day, led by steep declines across Asia and in Europe, where basic resources stocks came under heavy fire. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/slump-commodities-rattles-global-markets-2026-02-02/

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Tolox will hold its tenth Must Tasting on Saturday, 31 January, to celebrate local winemaking. Starting at 13:00 in the Plaza Alta, an expert jury will select the best musts of the harvest. This will be followed by a public tasting of the contest entries paired with local produce. From 16:00, music by the group Aguardiente will entertain the crowd. Officials presented the event, noting its aim to promote the area’s artisanal wine tradition, sustained by family wineries.
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Caleta de Vélez prepares for its VII Solidarity March for the benefit of AVOI and ADAPA: Sun, 1 Feb
– The march will consist of a walk from the Fishermen’s Market along the promenade, followed by a refreshment station and a day of coexistence with live performances, raffles and activities for the whole family. The day will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will culminate with a paella for the participants who register for march bibs.
– In addition, there will be a blood donation and recruitment of bone marrow donors this Friday 31/1, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Deputy Mayor’s Office.

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SPAIN

Puente says that almost 400,000 rail joints remain to be renewed on the Madrid-Sevilla line but gives no details about the Adamuz welding: {Translation, summary}
– Óscar Puente {pic, is that not the worst neck-beard you’ve ever seen?} informed the Senate that nearly 400,000 rails on the Madrid-Sevilla high-speed line, including the Adamuz accident section, await renewal in phases out of 1.6 million total, with 71,000 already replaced and 123,732 in progress. He detailed targeted interventions for wear, ripples, and cracks rather than complete track removal, confirming aluminothermic welds passed inspections four months prior. However, Puente offered no specifics on the suspected cause: a welding failure between a new rail and one from 1989.
– He faced fierce criticism from PP, Vox, and Junts senators demanding his resignation over partial renewals, poor maintenance, ignored warnings, and corrected errors like the ultrasonic inspection date (September, not November as Puente previously claimed). PP’s Antonio Silván accused Puente of “changing versions like a jacket,” lying about infrastructure state, and incompetence– “The president of the CIAF has said it clearly, everything seems to indicate that the main cause of the breakage was a weld. That is, the infrastructure. That is, Adif and, therefore, your Ministry and, therefore, you,” underlined Silván, who said that Puente should conclude his Senate appearance this Thursday “with three words”: “I present my resignation.” Junts mocked, “Minister, what time do you resign?” Puente dismissed demands as “unjust,” claiming he did “everything humanly possible,” snapping finally, “What you say matters nothing to me. I annoy you because I do my job well.” “If I am a socialist, it is because I do not like injustices and that I resign is quite unfair,” Puente added. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/puente-dice-que-quedan-por-renovar-casi-400-000-traviesas-linea-madrid-sevilla-pero-no-detalla-sobre-soldadura-adamuz_6927396_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

The Andalusian countryside takes tractors to the streets to protest against Mercosur and CAP cuts: {Translation, summary}
– Farmers across Andalusia joined a national protest against the Mercosur trade agreement and planned cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy, organising marches and tractor demonstrations in almost all provincial capitals. Demonstrations in Granada, Córdoba, Málaga, Huelva, Almería, Cádiz and Jaén blocked traffic, disrupted bus routes and even halted the Metro in Granada, although actions in Seville and Madrid were suspended because of severe weather.
– Protesters denounced trade deals with Mercosur and Morocco that, they argue, allow imports that fail to meet EU standards, creating unfair competition and threatening food sovereignty and sustainability. They also criticised the future CAP framework for expected funding cuts between 2028 and 2034, as well as high production costs, low farm incomes and growing bureaucracy. Banners accused European negotiators of treating agriculture as a mere bargaining chip in international agreements. Farmer organisations further warned of serious risks to strategic Andalusian sectors, including livestock, citrus and table olives.
Source, Spanish: https://www.elconciso.es/agricultura/campo-andaluz-saca-tractores-calle_0_2005760736.html

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Coag Andalusia warns of the “fraud” of allowing the entry of imported organic products that do not comply with EU standards: {Translation, summary}
– Coag Andalusia warns that proposed changes to the European Organic Production Regulation would seriously weaken guarantees for organic produce in the European Union. The organisation criticises plans that would allow imported products to be sold as organic without fully complying with the strict rules demanded of European farmers, arguing that this creates unfair competition and deceives consumers. It insists that the EU organic logo and ECO label must be reserved exclusively for products that meet Regulation 2018/848, and that the current system of equivalence for third countries is unreliable.
– Coag also denounces the heavy reliance on private certifiers outside the EU, calling instead for reinforced public controls at entry points and independent audits. It stresses that the hard won reputation of European organic farming, built by producers under demanding public supervision, must not be diluted by regulatory relaxation driven by trade liberalisation priorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.elconciso.es/agricultura/coag-andalucia-fraude-productos-ecologicos-importados-normas-ue_0_2005737329.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Photo Galley of Strom Damages on the Coast, Torrox to Espepona, 35 Photos:
https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/efectos-temporal-malaga-imagenes-20260128142109-ga_amp.html

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Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo recover the telecommunications system after five days without services: {Translation, summary}
– Officials report that on the morning of Wednesday, January 28, the telecommunications service has returned to normal.
– “In the 21st century and with the infrastructures that exist, it is not normal that these outages have not improved. In addition, this is a situation that has been repeated for almost three years. What is not normal is that we are without coverage every month for four or five days, without internet and, therefore, without some basic services,” said the councillor.
– According to the mayor of Alfarnate, Juan Jesús Gallardo, the main problems encountered by citizens were telecare, lack of communication and the electronic malfunction of the clinical service for requesting appointments to visit the health centre. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/alfarnate-alfarnatejo-recuperan-sistema-telecomunicaciones_0_2005741840.html

NERJA

A dozen residents of Nerja are cut off after the storm- “We can’t go out, we need help”: {Translation, summary}
– Mud, rubble and flood debris carried by the stream in the Río de la Miel hamlet have completely blocked the ford that provides vehicular access, leaving the only track unusable. The material has clogged the drainage system and buried the concrete crossing, so even though the track itself is in good condition, residents cannot reach it.
– The obstruction appeared after Storm Kristin and persists despite an initial municipal clearing operation, because the critical plug remains in the river channel. In addition, the storm has caused structural and safety risks near at least one home, where a large tree now hangs partially uprooted and threatens to collapse onto the house. The same episode has also damaged the local electricity infrastructure, cutting power and preventing repair crews, insurance assessors and specialist companies from entering while the crossing remains blocked by the accumulated sediment and fallen tree. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/decena-vecinos-nerja-incomunicados-borrasca_0_2005761581.html

UK

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says:
– China has agreed to allow British citizens to travel to the country for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has said. {No mention if this will be a reciprocal agreement, as most Chinese need visas for even short UK visits. Ref: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y/china}
– There is no date for when the visa agreement will be in force but the government is hoping this will happen as soon as possible.
– Hundreds of thousands of British people could potentially benefit from the change, with around 620,000 travelling to China in 2024 according to the Office for National Statistics. Downing Street said it would bring the UK into line with 50 other countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c150yv75pn7o

HEALTH

Bent Doctor Busted For Malpractice– Dr. Almudena Ramón and her husband sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding patients with false spinal cord treatments, more cases under investigation:
– Valencia’s Provincial Court sentenced doctor Almudena Ramón and her husband Eduardo Ruiz to three and a half years in prison for defrauding spinal cord injury patients. The couple exploited Ramón’s scientific prestige from her CSIC career to promote unauthorised “Spinal Regenerativa Therapy” (TRM) through their CIMERM centre, advertised as a four-phase clinical treatment. The critical third phase, a cell transplant, lacked clinical evaluation, preclinical research, and Spanish medicines agency authorisation, facts the accused fully understood. They preyed on desperate patients with severe lifelong paralysis, who paid for the initial phase but were then told they were unsuitable for subsequent stages including the transplant. Ramón controlled patient selection as medical director. The court highlighted how professional credibility lent false legitimacy to the scam. Victims will receive compensation from 425 to 8,937 euros each, plus a 2,700 euro fine.
– Additional charges are pending regarding cases involving spinal cord injury patients treated by Almudena Ramón and Eduardo Ruiz at IMED hospital in Elche. These are separate from the Valencia conviction and remain under investigation in Court of Instruction 2 of Elche. Similar fraudulent practices were alleged: promoting the same unauthorised TRM therapy, collecting initial payments, then excluding patients from further phases. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/comunidad-valenciana/valencia/condenan-tres-anos-prision-doctora-almudena-ramon-su-marido-por-estafar-pacientes-medulares-con-falsos-tratamientos_6926623_0.html

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Virgen de la Victoria Hospital Staff- Management “Putting Lives at Risk” in Emergency Department: {Translation, summary}
– The Staff Council of the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital has demanded the immediate resignation of the hospital’s Management, citing an “untenable” crisis in its Emergency Department. They state that severe overcrowding is endangering patient safety and staff health, as professionals are forced to manage excessive workloads with insufficient resources, compromising care quality. The council asserts this is not a temporary issue but the direct result of management failures, requiring urgent structural solutions. They warn against normalising the situation, arguing it signifies a grave deterioration of the public healthcare system. The council emphasises this is a structural crisis demanding an immediate administrative response.
– The statement issued insists that the collapse is not an isolated incident nor attributable to exceptional circumstances. “The saturation of the emergency department is not occasional nor inevitable: it is the direct consequence of management decisions that are putting lives at risk,” the union representatives underscore. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sanidad/denuncian-colapso-urgencias-hospital-virgen-victoria-exigen-dimision-gerencia/202601281444223202872.html

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

When Gov’t Agencies Transfer Administrative Tasks To AI There Is No More Accountability To Citizens– “Don’t blame us, AI did it!” – And Andalucia is leading the pack: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia has been chosen to lead Eunomia.AI, a major European Digital Europe project that will define how Generative Artificial Intelligence is safely used in public administrations. Through the Digital Agency of Andalusia, the region will coordinate a large European consortium and host part of a sovereign GenAI infrastructure at the University of Granada, aimed at cutting costs and avoiding duplicated investment.
– Eunomia.AI will be integrated into numerous Andalusian public services to speed up procedures, simplify paperwork, improve citizen assistance through multilingual virtual assistants and enhance transparency and legal certainty.
– The initiative fits into the Andalusian Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030 and is supported by the Andalusian AI Centre in Granada, which manages dozens of practical AI use cases. Altogether, these efforts position Andalusia as a leading southern European region in digital transformation, reinforcing both regional technological capacity and Europe’s strategic autonomy in advanced AI solutions.
– {Yikes! Error-prone AI should NOT be trusted to interpret law! When will these politicians, who clearly are not well informed on AI topics, but support anything related to Agenda 2030, ever learn? AI cannot think or reason, it simply recognizes language patterns, summarizes the info it finds, and feeds that back to the user. No common sense, originality or practical/situational reasoning like a human has, and that law interpretation demands. Fixing the errors and damages “law focused AI” will inevitably make will require far more resources than if humans were doing these “legal-logic intensive” tasks to begin with. And the citizens will no longer be able to hold officials accountable for procedural or administrative errors that harm them– “Don’t blame us, AI did it!” I suspect that some enterprising insurance seller will eventually offer “AI Damage Protection” coverage. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.elconciso.es/coyuntura/andalucia-proyecto-europeo-ia-generativa_0_2005760534.html

TRAVEL

Nobody at the wheel– autonomous driving arrives in Malaga: {Translation}
– After more than eleven million kilometres of testing globally and an initial deployment on our continent through France, Germany and Italy, Tesla is bringing its autonomous driving system (‘Full Self-Driving Experience’) to five Spanish cities. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Malaga have been the five cities chosen to carry out the first public tests of this system in our country. In addition, users who wish to do so will be able to experience this technology in action for themselves, as the American firm has enabled a series of “test drives” in the selected cities.
– This test, open to the public, will be available from January 26 to April 30, by appointment through a specific portal created by Tesla so that users can book their session. Tesla has been advocating for autonomous driving of vehicles for years, because for the firm it is the way to go to reduce the accident rate, reducing, according to the brand, up to seven times the probability of suffering a serious accident compared to traditional human driving.
– Tesla’s autonomous driving system has been improving by leaps and bounds in recent years, moving from a ‘brain’ with simple programming to a much more complex and advanced system, capable of analysing, understanding and reacting to complex traffic situations. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving is capable of dealing with roundabouts, speed bumps, pedestrians, traffic jams, double rows, busy streets, and traffic lights. Nothing to do with the current adaptive cruise controls with semi-autonomous driving systems.
– Despite the improvements of this system, the experience is announced with the word ‘supervised’ in parentheses. European legislation, much stricter than that of other countries, does not allow autonomous driving without supervision, with the pilot being ultimately responsible at all times. Tesla continues to work to demonstrate to European bodies that its cars are capable of achieving autonomous driving without the need for supervision. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/motor/volante-conduccion-autonoma-llega-malaga-20260128121057-nt_amp.html
Tesla test drive reservations: https://www.tesla.com/es_ES/drive
{When they contact you, be sure to request a ‘Full Self-Driving Experience’ test drive, not a standard test drive.}
More info on test drives in Malaga, in English:
https://en.hwlibre.com/Full-supervised-self-driving-in-Spain:-this-is-how-the-tests-are-going-and-the-path-towards-its-official-arrival/

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DigameXtra No. 3176 Thursday, January 29th, 2026

On January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Postponed– Car Boot El Pantano, La Vinuela, Sunday 1st February:
Unfortunately I’m having to cancel our market for this Sunday, 1st February due to the weather forecast and reschedule it for SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY weather permitting of course. We are all hoping the weather will be kind and look forward to seeing you all on the 8th.
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The School of Drummers of Malaga will accompany San Antón this Sunday in the pilgrimage that Árchez dedicates to its patron saint:
***Festival in Honour of San Antón – Árchez***
Sunday, February 1st
– 09:00: Rocket shots announcing the festival.
– 11:00: Inauguration of the craft and ‘Sabor a Málaga’ product market (Paseo del Río Turvilla).
– 12:00: Rociera mass in honour of San Antón with the Municipal Choir of Árchez (Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación).
– Post-Mass: Pilgrimage procession with the Málaga Drummers School. Statue of San Antón carried by oxen and accompanied by horsemen.
– Following Procession: Traditional blessing of animals.
– 14:00 / Midday (festive area start): Tastings of cured meats and paella (Tent at the fairground next to Río Turvilla). Charity bar (Association Vamos Higinio Stop – AME). Music by Antídoto quartet, Leo Música en Vivo, and Temporada Nostalgia 2026.
– 17:00: Horseback ribbon race with prize-giving.
– 18:00: Concert by Óscar El Ruso (Free entry, under tent, until full capacity).
– After Concert: Music continues with Antídoto quartet, Leo Música en Vivo, and Temporada Nostalgia 2026.

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Flamenco Show- Carmelina: Fri, 6 Feb, 8pm
Venue: Peña Flamenca Niño De Vélez, Vélez Málaga.
Flamenco show by the dancer Carmen Camacho, will be accompanied by the voices of Fabiola Santiago and Rosa Linero, together with the guitar of Francis Martin.
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SPAIN

Hazte Oír, a conservative, Catholic-oriented pressure group in Spain will take the PSOE and Podemos’s regularisation of immigrants to the Supreme Court: {Translation, summary}
– The association Hazte Oír will appeal to the Supreme Court to halt the fast track immigrant regularisation promoted by the PSOE and Podemos, seeking its precautionary suspension. It alleges the measure is an “electoralist” and “arbitrary” attempt to artificially alter the social composition to influence elections, calling it an “instrument of partisan advantage” and a “purchase of wills.” It argues such a significant policy requires strict constitutional justification. While regularised immigrants cannot vote nationally without citizenship, the group contends institutions must not manipulate the electorate. It has two months from the measure’s official publication to file the appeal, promising an “immediate legal response” if the government proceeds. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/hazte-oir-llevara-tribunal-supremo-regularizacion-inmigrantes-psoe-podemos_202601286979cf91cb7db20040b9c009.html

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Pension Increases Put On Hold– The Executive is working on “different scenarios” to revalue pensions after the fall of the omnibus decree: {Translation, summary}
– Government Spokesperson Elma Saiz {pic} stated that the Government is analysing scenarios to provide certainty to pensioners after Congress overturned a decree containing the 2026 pension increases, with votes against from the PP, Vox, and Junts. Opposition parties objected not to pension increases, but to various other measures in the “omnibus” social decree, dooming the whole package.
– This pension funding part of the decree is only necessary because the government continues to fail to pass a annual budget– the way it is nornally funded and increased. They now say they will refile individual “single purpose” decrees for pension funding and to stiffen squatter laws.
– Saiz emphasised the need to support over 10 million pensioners now left in uncertainty. Saiz criticised the PP’s “significant irresponsibility” for this action and noted ongoing dialogue with Junts. The rejected decree also included other social measures: early retirement for forestry workers, extended storm aid, more primary care doctors, and protection from evictions. Saiz accused the PP of repeating last year’s behaviour, when it also voted against a similar decree, forcing the pension rise to be approved separately. When questioned, she confirmed the Government still intends to present the General State Budget within the year’s first quarter. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/laboral-00346/noticia-gobierno-trabaja-diferentes-escenarios-revalorizar-pensiones-decaer-decreto-omnibus-20260128093425.html

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Ábalos resigns his seat in Congress: {Translation}
– Former Socialist minister José Luis Ábalos resigned his seat in Congress on Wednesday after losing his appeal against the ruling by Supreme Court judge Leopoldo Puente that sent him to provisional detention in the “Koldo case”.
– As he explained on social media, he believes that, in his current legal situation, about to take the stand in the dock, he can no longer maintain his seat as a member of parliament. Ábalos, who was currently part of the Mixed Group in Congress, had already been suspended from his parliamentary rights, without salary or voting rights, since his prosecution was confirmed. He will now be replaced by another PSOE candidate for Valencia. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-abalos-renuncia-escano-congreso-20260128130054.html

ANDALUCÍA

Storm Kristin leaves a thousand incidents in Andalucia, road and power cuts, and hundreds of evacuations: {Translation, summary}
– Storm Kristin is causing widespread disruption across Andalucia, with heavy rain and wind prompting orange weather warnings throughout, and red alerts in two Almería districts. Authorities have declared a flood emergency. Nearly a thousand incidents have been reported, including one fatality in Torremolinos after a falling palm tree. The provinces of Cádiz, Seville, Málaga, and Jaén are worst affected. As a precaution, classes are suspended in 77 municipalities, and 250 people were evacuated from San Roque, Cádiz. Over twenty roads are closed due to flooding, ice, or snow, primarily in Cádiz. River levels are critically high, with the Guadalquivir and Guadiana at red alert, 13 others at orange, and 27 at level 1. Emergency officials warn that further rainfall will cause levels to rise, requiring continued high vigilance across the region. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/temporal-kristin-deja-un-millar-incidencias-andalucia-cortes-carretera-luz-cientos-desalojos_6926927_0.html

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The government says that some 170,000 people are affected by lack of electricity supply in Andalucia: {Translation}
– The delegate of the central government in Andalucia, Pedro Fernández {pic}, has stated that, at this time, there are about 170,000 people in the community who are affected by lack of electricity supply due to the incidents that the storm of rain and wind is causing. At a press conference this Wednesday in Granada, Fernández said that there are “conversations with the supply companies” and that the replacement tasks are being carried out in the “most immediate way possible so that, as soon as possible, normality is restored”.
– He explained that there are people affected by this lack of electricity supply in the eight provinces. Fernández has indicated that the fall of trees or some objects as a result of the strong wind have affected some electricity supply lines. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/granada/gobierno-afirma-que-170000-personas-estan-afectadas-falta-suministro-electrico/202601281212342326595.html

CALETA DE VELEZ

VOX will demand that Minister Marlaska explain in Congress the impunity of drug traffickers in the port of Caleta de Vélez: {Translation}
– Confronting the images seen in recent hours in the port of Caleta de Vélez, where a drug speedboat took shelter from bad weather with total impunity despite the presence of Civil Guard officers, the VOX Parliamentary Group in Congress will demand that the Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, appear to explain how such a thing could happen.
– Patricia Rueda {pic}, a national deputy for VOX from Málaga, has denounced that the drug traffickers “are laughing at the people of Málaga, they are laughing at the Spanish people, they are laughing at an Interior Minister who abandons the Civil Guard, they are laughing at a criminal government that takes resources away from our Civil Guard, from our state security forces, and in this way sides with the criminals.”
“We will continue fighting for the Civil Guard to be provided with more human and material resources, because it cannot be that criminals laugh at the people of Málaga and at the Spanish people,” Rueda insisted.
– To conclude, the deputy from Málaga recalled that what was seen in the port of Caleta de Vélez “is similar to what has been seen in recent months across the entire province of Málaga, especially on the Costa del Sol, where the presence of drug speedboats on the coasts and shootings in municipalities like Marbella or Fuengirola are now commonplace.” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vox-exigira-a-marlaska-que-explique-en-el-congreso-la-impunidad-de-los-narcos-en-el-puerto-de-caleta-de-velez/

NERJA

Nerja Town Council will renovate the lower viewpoint of the Balcón de Europa: {Translation}
– The Local Governing Board has adopted an agreement approving the basic project for the renovation and restoration of the lower viewpoint of the Balcón de Europa, the site of the former Rey Alfonso Restaurant. The project has been drawn up by the municipal architect, Beatriz Pérez, and has a base tender budget of €291,369.15. The project will be co-financed by the Town Council and the Regional Government of Andalusia, through the Tourist Municipality grant.
– The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, stressed that ‘this will be one of the most important projects carried out in recent years at the Balcón de Europa’, as it will restore this tourist enclave to its original state in the 1960s, recovering the public use of the lower viewpoint of La Reola.
– The project involves the removal of all the layers superimposed on the concrete structure, including exterior carpentry, as well as floor, wall and ceiling coverings, in addition to the layout and facilities of the former restaurant.
– Following approval by the Governing Board, an application will be made for a Tourist Municipality grant of €91,396.15, as well as the corresponding authorisations from the Regional Delegations of Culture and the Environment of the Regional Government of Andalusia, and the procedures for the final approval of the project and the drafting of the necessary specifications for the tendering of the works will be initiated. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-rehabilitara-el-mirador-bajo-del-balcon-de-europa/

ALMUÑÉCAR

Two narcolanchas style boats left adrift by storm in Almuñécar: {Translation, summary}
– Early on Wednesday morning, the Civil Guard received a report of two high-powered semi-rigid boats near La Herradura beach. Witnesses reported seeing up to five drug smuggling boats, but only two had problems, according to municipal sources. The boats reached the bay to try to shelter from the storm, but ended up stranded near the beach, with one of them capsizing.
– This drug boat, just over twelve metres long and with four engines of more than three hundred horsepower, spilled fifty drums of petrol. Its occupants transferred to another boat that was better equipped with a deck, and the stranded boat was seized by the Civil Guard when it reached the shore without occupants and was subsequently towed away. No drugs were found, suggesting these boats purpose was to supply fuel to other boats.
– The Local Police and Civil Guard have collected the petrol cans, while the second drug boat remains in the area just over fifty metres from the shore, being monitored by officers at the scene. It is likely that, like the first, it is loaded only with petrol cans.
– The Civil Guard, which has already removed the boat stranded on the beach, has deployed an operation in the area to try to locate the alleged owners of the boats and clarify the facts. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/granada/dos-narcolanchas-quedan-deriva-por-temporal-almunecar_6927068_0.html

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OTHER

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland’s skies ablaze:
– The annual Up Helly Aa fire festival in Lerwick, Shetland, saw Vikings and hundreds of torchbearers ignite the night in Europe’s largest event of its kind. This deep-rooted Norse tradition features a “Jarl Squad” who spend a full year building a Viking longship replica, ‘Skyldulid,’ and crafting intricate costumes. The festivities commence with a vibrant daytime parade, where the squad proudly displays their handmade regalia to cheering crowds. As darkness falls, the main torchlit procession begins, with the squad joined by over forty other groups and a Junior Jarl Squad. The climax arrives as more than a thousand flaming torches are hurled at the longship, reducing it to a spectacular blaze. Following the burn, the squad sings in community venues. The celebrations, which attract global visitors and continue into a local holiday, are a powerful testament to unique community spirit and heritage.
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– Strong winds force closure of Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-wind-forces-the-closure-the-sierra-20260128101238-nt.html
– Malaga-Madrid high-speed train line could remain suspended after 2 February
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-reopening-the-highspeed-train-between-malaga-20260127153544-nt.html
– Malaga province’s reservoirs set for their best record in last ten years {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malagas-reservoirs-the-way-their-best-record-20260127085447-nt.html
– Work on Malaga’s third hospital begins on Wednesday
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/work-malagas-third-hospital-begins-tomorrow-20260127085523-nt.html
– Strong crosswinds force diversion of numerous flights bound for Malaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/strong-crosswind-forces-diversion-numerous-flights-malaga-20260127133427-nt.html

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Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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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

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On January 28, 2026January 27, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Competa Solidarity Race: Fri, 30 Jan, from 10am
“Day of Peace & Non-Violence”
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Torrox El Sereno hiking route: Sat, 31 Jan, from 7am
Linear route through the Sierra Huétor Natural Park
Distance: 15 km ; Elevation difference: 450 M
Level: Intermediate
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San Antón 2026 Concert in Árchez: Sun, 1 Feb, 6pm
Music by Oscar el Ruso, free.
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X Cross Country- Villa de Torrox: Sun, 8 Feb, 10:30am
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SPAIN

Keys to the extraordinary regularisation of 500,000 immigrants approved by the Government: deadlines, beneficiaries, impact…: {Translation, summary}
– The Council of Ministers has approved the royal decree which reforms the immigration law to regularise the situation of approximately 500,000 immigrants in Spain. The measure originated from a Popular Legislative Initiative registered with the Congress and subsequently advanced to the parliamentary review stage by all parties except Vox. Now, by approving it via royal decree after reaching an agreement with Podemos, the initiative will not have to pass through the Lower House.
***Who will be able to benefit?***
– On the one hand, all those persons who, as of 31 December 2025, have been living in the country for at least five months; and, on the other hand, those who have submitted an application for international protection before the same date.
***What other requirements must be met?***
– Applicants must not have a criminal record “nor pose a threat to public order”, as stated by the Government.
***When will it come into force?***
– As it is a royal decree, already approved by the Council of Ministers, the measure will come into force as soon as it is published in the Official State Gazette.
***What deadlines is the Government working to?***
– The intention is for the period to apply for papers to be open from “early April, once the mandatory procedures for processing the Royal Decree are completed”, until the coming 30 June. “The very admission for processing of the application will allow the applicant to work on a provisional basis from the first day in any sector and any part of the country,” explained the Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations and Government spokesperson, Elma Saiz, this Tuesday.
***How long does the permit last?***
– When that application is accepted for processing, “a provisional residence permit will be granted which allows for legal work and access to other fundamental rights, such as healthcare. And after review, “if the resolution is favourable, a one year residence permit will be granted, at the end of which an ordinary permit may be requested in accordance with the standard immigration regulations.” In the event the regularisation includes minor children, its validity will be five years until the ordinary permit.
***What reasons does the Government give for bypassing Congress?***
– The Government justifies the approval of the measure by royal decree on the grounds that, following its taking into consideration, the ILP “has remained blocked for too many months” in Congress. “Given the social urgency and the broad political, economic and social consensus for the measure, the Government has examined the regulatory route to give people who are in our country the opportunity to live with equal rights and opportunities. It is not an alternative to Parliament, it is a Government response within the constitutional framework and fully compatible with the legislative debate,” argues the administration.
https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/claves-regularizacion-extraordinaria-500-000-inmigrantes-aprobada-por-gobierno-plazos-beneficiarios-impacto_6926288_0.html

And since the Sanchez administration has tried to dodge getting full congressional approval to pass this “decree”, the inevitable challenges have already been announced!

Feijóo will denounce the regularisation of migrants as contrary to the European pact & VOX plans a Supreme Court challenge: {Translation, summary}
– PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo will convey his party’s strong opposition to the Spanish government’s extraordinary regularisation of over half a million migrants at an upcoming European People’s Party summit. The PP condemns the urgent decree, bypassing Parliament, as frivolous timing to distract from recent fatal train accidents and as a violation of the EU immigration pact.
– They argue it will create a damaging “call effect” attracting hoards of new migrants, it will strain public services, and is a left-wing political ploy that may ultimately backfire, driving disgruntled supporters to the far-right party Vox. While Vox plans a Supreme Court challenge, the PP will first critically analyse the decree’s text. Feijóo has labelled the policy “ridiculous,” pledging a complete overhaul if he gains power, and will also discuss Venezuela and Mercosur agreement conditions at the EPP meeting. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-feijoo-denunciara-cumbre-ppe-regularizacion-migrantes-considerar-contraria-pacto-europeo-20260127191124.html

AXARQUÍA

The Guaro River is flowing strongly again in Periana and replenishing the reserves in La Viñuela: {Translation, summary}
– The Birth of the Guaro River has ‘burst forth’ again in Periana this Monday, 26 January, as a consequence of the abundant rainfall recorded in the last few weeks in the Alta Axarquía region. This is the second similar episode in less than a year, after the one that occurred in March 2025, and it constitutes a new and significant contribution to the La Viñuela reservoir, the main water reserve for the district.
– According to Diario Sur [ https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/vuelve-reventar-nacimiento-rio-guaro-periana-tras-lluvias-malaga-20260126133408-nt.html ], this natural phenomenon, popularly known as “the Guaro has come out” (ha salido el Guaro), occurs when the underground aquifers reach their maximum saturation level and water emerges suddenly from the spring, increasing the river’s flow abruptly. The effect is especially visible at the mine adit where the boreholes are located that supply water to Periana for consumption and irrigation.
– Thanks to this new contribution, the La Viñuela reservoir has exceeded 80 cubic hectometres and is close to 49% of its capacity, more than double the water stored a year ago, which provides direct relief for farmers and irrigators in a district harshly affected by drought. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rio-guaro-vuelve-a-brotar-con-fuerza-periana-refuerza-reservas-vinuela/

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Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo isolated by a massive breakdown that leaves 1,400 residents without communication: {Translation, summary}
– The towns of Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo in Malaga have been completely cut off from landline, mobile, and internet services since last Friday due to a network fault during scheduled work, affecting 1,400 residents. This outage, described by mayors as causing “genuine anguish”, has paralysed economic and social activity. Essential services are disrupted, including the medical clinic, telecare for the elderly, cash machines, and card payments. The mayor of Alfarnate reports such outages occur almost monthly, hindering municipal, pharmacy, and restaurant operations. Both mayors cite a feeling of abandonment due to poor communication from operators and demand structural fixes. The incident underscores the fragility of rural infrastructure, jeopardising healthcare and isolating the communities. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alfarnate-y-alfarnatejo-aislados-por-una-averia-masiva-que-deja-sin-comunicacion-a-1-400-vecinos/

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The Eastern Health Area of Malaga Axarquía will make improvements in six health centres: {Translation, summary}
– Six health centres in the East Malaga Axarquia Health Management Area will undergo renovations with an approved investment of nearly 100,000 euros. The works at the centres in Benamargosa, Torre del Mar, Vélez Sur, Viñuela, Torrox and Almayate will include repairing and remodelling toilets for staff and patients—adapting them for reduced mobility—along with repairs to consulting rooms, skylights, and roofs. Area Manager Miguel Moreno stated this fulfils the commitment to strengthen Primary Care, improving conditions for both patients and professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-area-sanitaria-este-de-malaga-axarquia-realizara-mejoras-en-seis-centros-de-salud/

MALAGA PROVINCE

125 people investigated for crimes against territorial planning and urban planning in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– In 2025, Málaga’s Environmental Prosecutor’s Office and the Guardia Civil’s Seprona unit conducted Operation ‘Murus’ against planning crimes. The investigation targeted 125 individuals and entities, including developers and technicians, for illegal construction on rustic and sometimes protected land. Authorities documented 62 criminal planning offences and 154 administrative infractions, such as unauthorised works and non compliant projects.
– Illegal activities included building houses in restricted areas, placing unauthorized prefabricated homes, constructing pools disguised as agricultural water storage ponds, building recreational barbecues without permission, and converting agricultural sheds into dwellings. All case files were forwarded to the prosecutor, and administrative complaints were sent to the relevant town councils for disciplinary action. The operation involved collaboration with local and regional Andalusian government services. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/malaga/investigadas-125-personas-delitos-ordenacion-territorio-urbanismo-malaga/202601270927372325166.html

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Fake nurse arrested in Malaga who worked in both public and private healthcare: {Translation, summary}
– National Police in Malaga have arrested a 49-year-old man for posing as a nurse using fraudulent documents to secure both public and private healthcare contracts since July 2020. The investigation, prompted by the Andalusian emergency services and the local nursing college, found he had no university nursing degree or professional registration. He falsified a degree from the University of Malaga, forged registration certificates- even using another nurse’s valid number- and later invented a career as an Air Force nurse, all disproven by authorities. His actions, undertaken in Malaga and Almeria, risked patient safety. After his arrest and invocation of the right to silence, he was released pending court proceedings, where he faces potential prison and fines if convicted. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/falso-enfermero-malaga/

CALETA DE VELEZ

The crew of a drug boat greet the camera while taking shelter from the storm in Caleta de Vélez: {Translation, summary}
– Video released by a Guardia Civil union shows the crew of a narcotics speedboat inside Caleta de Velez port in Malaga, where they sheltered from a storm. Filmed overnight, the individuals mockingly waved at the camera. The union identifies the vessel as drug-trafficking linked and notes the complete absence of any officers, interpreting the act as a brazen display of impunity. The images show traffickers using public infrastructure as a secure refuge. Police sources call it a disgrace, signalling deep agent frustration and questioning the efficacy of regional counter-narcotics operations. The incident exemplifies the trade’s geographical spread along the coast, a shift facilitated by an extensive network of young fuel suppliers known as ‘petaqueros’. These individuals have colonised the shoreline to provide logistical support, indicating a significant change in the operational landscape and the pervasive challenge faced by authorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/velez-malaga/tripulantes-narcolancha-saludan-camara-resguardan-temporal-caleta-velez_0_2005740560.html

MIDDLE EAST

Israel recovers the body of the last hostage remaining in Gaza: {Translation, summary}
– The Israeli Army has confirmed the identification of Sergeant Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, as the final hostage whose remains were in the Gaza Strip following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. His body was located in a Muslim cemetery in Gaza City after intensive search operations. Gvili fell in combat at Kibbutz Alumim on 7 October, after which his body was taken to Gaza.
– The military states this concludes the return of all hostages. Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants kidnapped 251 people and killed approximately 1,200 during their incursion. The return of 28 deceased captives was a commitment under the initial US-brokered truce, with Hamas blaming Israeli bombardment rubble for delayed handovers. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to reopen the Rafah crossing for pedestrian traffic once this last search operation was complete. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mundo/israel-recupera-cadaver-ultimo-rehen_0_2005736401.html

HEALTH

Getting an appointment at a primary care centre in Malaga– the average wait is over 9 days, and often no appointments are available at all– no wonder the Emergency Units are overwhelmed and new medical workers refuse to work here!: {Translation}
– Securing an appointment in Primary Care is no easy task. The average delay to be seen by a family doctor is 9.27 days in the province of Malaga. That is, if one manages to get an appointment, as in six out of ten attempts none appears available. These are the main conclusions of the ‘Report on the Situation of Delays in Primary Care in Malaga’, produced by a group of retired professionals from the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), in light of the worrying “deterioration” they claim to observe in the public health system. As current patients and former workers, they decided to take action and, given the scarcity of public data on waiting times, have set out to create a “kind of observatory” to measure and publicise the state of accessibility to Primary Care in the province. To this end, they have carried out a first pilot, with wide participation from group members, in which they directly checked the real availability of appointments and the delay offered to the user at the time of request.
– This first study, to which La Opinión de Malaga has had access, is based on 253 real appointment requests made through the official SAS telematics platforms between 15 and 18 December. Regarding the representativeness of the sample, the authors note that valid data was obtained from 63 Primary Care centres in the province 78% of health centres and 8% of clinics, which equates to an estimated population coverage of 78.5%, that is, around 1.15 million people over the age of 13.
– One of the report’s most concerning findings is the closure of appointment diaries, as the results show that in 60% of cases, when requesting an appointment, the application returns a message stating that it cannot be managed at that time and offering as the only alternative the possibility of receiving a call within a maximum of 72 hours to be assigned an appointment, without specifying a date. For the authors, this message creates a feeling of “helplessness and insecurity” and pushes many users to turn to Emergency Services, with the consequent saturation of these, or to resort to private healthcare. “This diary closure is practically widespread across the entire province, except in the La Vega/North Malaga district. It is a common practice and is of particular relevance in the Malaga and Guadalhorce Valley districts where it reaches 70% of cases,” they highlight in the report, which concludes that six out of ten patients do not have access to an appointment when they request one.
– In those cases where an appointment is available, the average delay to be seen by a general practitioner is 9.27 days, with the mode, the most frequent value, being 14 days. “Delays reach unacceptable levels,” argue the authors.
The same document recalls that the Forum of Primary Care Physicians states that the acceptable delay should not exceed 48 hours and that the “quality standard” is ‘zero delay’, understood as the system’s capacity for a patient to be seen by their own doctor on the same day they request it, or at most within 24 to 48 hours.
– However, according to the study’s results, the reality in the province is far from these recommendations. None of Malaga’s six Health Districts meets the criterion of not exceeding 48 hours when requesting an appointment, and only three of the 26 basic health zones included in the pilot, Álora, Nerja and Torrox, have an average waiting time of less than 72 hours.
– In the city of Malaga, the situation is especially unequal. Of the 26 health centres analysed, only two, El Perchel and Puerta Blanca, have average delays of less than three days, while 13 of them exceed a 7 day wait. The maximum delay reaches 23 days at the Puerto de la Torre health centre.
Furthermore, the report also notes that seven health centres in the capital had no appointments available at the time of the study.
– The centres with the highest average delays are the Portada Alta health centre (16.5 days), Carlinda health centre (15.33 days), El Cónsul health centre (15 days), Huelin health centre (15 days), Delicias Malaga health centre (14 days), Miraflores de los Ángeles health centre (14 days) and Nueva Malaga health centre (14 days). The report also points out the incongruity that in the same centre, and within such a short observation period, delays of zero days can coexist with waiting times exceeding a week, even up to 15 days, and cases where it directly offers no available appointments. “This fact reflects the non existence of queue management, and of management in general, and makes obtaining an appointment depend more on chance than on service planning by those responsible,” they highlight.
– As a final conclusion, the authors maintain that these results are indicative of a “very poor quality of care” and “significant accessibility difficulties”, which pose a “risk to patient safety”. They also argue that these obstacles to accessing Primary Care are one of the causes of the saturation of hospital Emergency Services and the “gradual disaffection with public healthcare”.
– Last November, the SAS retirees’ group already published a manifesto of complaint, signed by 748 retired professionals, in which they warned of the “evident and progressive deterioration” suffered by public healthcare and which also included a series of improvement proposals. Their objective as a group, they state, is to monitor and, where appropriate, denounce the situation of deterioration, raise awareness among the general population and current officials, offer advice, and participate in campaigns and mobilisations focused on defending a public, universal, and quality healthcare system in Andalusia. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/01/27/cita-atencion-primaria-malaga-demora-centro-salud-126111801.html

TRAVEL

Train Fiasco Continues- Puente now admits that old rails were retained during the renovation of the Adamuz section where the Iryo train derailed: {Translation, summary}
– The Minister for Transport, Óscar Puente, has changed his story regarding the Adamuz train crash, conceding that the recently modernised line included original track from 1989-1992. The accident was caused by the fracture of a weld connecting a new rail laid in 2025 with one over three decades old—a standard industry practice, he claims.
– The official investigation confirms an old rail section was involved. Adif, the infrastructure company, insists the correct welding procedure for joining the two different rail types was followed. There is also conflicting information about whether the final ultrasonic inspection occurred in September or November.
– The political opposition accuses Puente of spreading falsehoods and demands his resignation. He denies lying, calls any discrepancy a mistake, stresses the track segment passed seven recent inspections without providing any proof, and vows that anyone at fault will face consequences after the technical investigation is complete. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/puente-admite-conservaron-railes-antiguos_0_2005737846.html

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Adif locates a new track break in Córdoba, forcing speed restrictions: {Translation, summary}
– The Railway Infrastructure Administrator (Adif) has located a new track break in Córdoba, about 15 kilometres from the capital. As confirmed by the Ministry of Transport on Monday, the incident has forced the establishment of a Temporary Speed Restriction (LTV) at that point, pending replacement of the part.
– Specifically, the break affects a switch point. These parts are very large, over 50 metres long, and must be transported by rail, so replacing them requires special permits. Furthermore, the work can only be carried out during night-time maintenance. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/01/26/adif-localiza-nueva-rotura-via-cordoba-126103782.html

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