Terror suspect remanded in custody
NATIONAL Police have arrested an alleged member of DAESH (ISIS) who was storing manuals on how to carry out terror attacks. The man was a...
Local take on regional dish in Valencia
TOURISM councillor Luis Morant celebrated World Paella Day in the world’s paella capital, Valencia City.He was there as a member of the team this...
By Royal Request
Change of route requested by the Royal family.
Last week you may have recalled The Euro Weekly News held an exclusive interview with world record...
Hikers rescued from Marbella’s La Concha mountain
TWO men had to be rescued from Marbella’s La Concha mountain in a night time operation. The hikers, described as ‘foreign’, called for help at...
Influential support for Vila in Costa Blanca
MONICA OLTRA, vice-president of the Generalitat joined Teulada-Moraira’s women for the recent Emergencia Feminista demonstrations.Her presence was hardly surprising, as Oltra also heads the...
Breaking News – Body Found Police Appealing For Witnesses
A corpse has been found on the side of the A7 in the Marbella region.
The body was found at 8AM this morning by road...
With friends like this… Under arrest for stealing €10,000 from mate’s...
A VERA woman is under arrest for stealing €10,000 from a friend’s house.Initial Guardia Civil investigations following the report of the theft revealed there...
Bigger kitchens, more help
ARCHITECTS should design homes with equality in mind, the Basque government announced.The region’s Housing department is currently drafting construction and livability regulations that will...
First €1.6m of aid released after Malaga storms
MALAGA province will get €1.6 million as a first tranche of emergency funding following last weekend’s storms.
The cash is coming from the Junta de...
Seafront walkway on Alcazaba Beach
A NEW stretch of the ‘Senda Litoral’ coastline footpath has been opened in Estepona. Joining the urbanisations Villas Andaluzas and Alcazaba Beach, it is 300 metres long and 3.5 metres wide. The...
Fugitive wanted by China arrested in Malaga
A SPANIARD wanted by China on financial charges has been arrested in Malaga. The 41-year-old man is accused of misappropriating 1.7 million CNY (€218,000) worth of...
Fuengirola´s Summer Employment Figures Rocket By 55.73 Per Cent
Fuengirola´s Mayor Ana Mula has announced that this year’s summer employment figures (for July and August 2019) shot up by 55.73 per cent, compared...
Traffic Accidents Drop By 3% In Fuengirola
Traffic accidents have fallen by 3 per cent compared to 2017, despite the fact that the number of registered cars have increased, according to...
Marbella to invest in initiatives to boost tourism post Brexit
Marbella Mayor Ángeles Muñoz, has announced various initiatives to boost tourism in the Costa del Sol to mitigate the potential effects of Brexit.
Munoz, who...
Tap Water warning in Malaga
RESIDENTS of the Malaga province are being warned to not drink the tap water temporarily after sewage was discovered leaking into a deposito feeding...
‘Financed wife’ to become a jihadist
A TRIAL is set to start of a greengrocer accused of financing his wife to travel to Syria and join Daesh (ISIS). Prosecutors are asking...
Triana bridge pronounced safe for pedestrians
JAVEA town hall announced that the Triana bridge could reopen for pedestrians.The municipal engineer and town hall experts, who drafted plans to pull down...
Bid to throttle noise and fumes in Benidorm
BENIDORM coach-drivers must switch off their engines if parked for more than three minutes.Those picking up or dropping off passengers at hotels in central...
From mansion to campus
CALPE’S emblematic Casa Nova is now an Alicante University campus.The 17th century fortified mansion overlooking the town has been fully restored and was recently...
Association with a heart in Alfaz
ALFAZ town hall renewed its agreement with Corazon Expres (Heart Express).This non-profitmaking association helps those in need, explained Tone Dyasaland and Enrique Perez, respectively...
Age-friendly suggestions in Calpe
CALPE is preparing an Age-friendly Action Plan with input from the town’s senior citizens.The town hall organised eight workshops for older residents in order...
Clean, green recycling in Albir
THE town hall is opening another Punto Limpio recycling point for household and “difficult” items.The first is in Calle Reino Unido in Alfaz and...
Bargains galore in Calpe
THE Charity Shop of Calpe’s end of summer sale started on Thursday, September 26.This continues until 1.30pm on Monday, October 7, with up to...
All measured up in Calpe
CALPE council voted unanimously to regulate development in some unbuilt urban sectors.This will affect the El Morello, Ifach, La Fossa and El Saladar districts...
‘Gota Fria’ claims its seventh victim
THE body of a Dutch man has been found by rescuers in Alicante, bringing the total victims of the weather front DAMA to seven.The...
Boy Racing At A Different Level in Spain
Police Investigation Into 3.5 million euro car race.Whilst we often hear the term "boy racers" as we witness souped up little road cars driven...
Malaga Based Drug Company Packaging Blunder Gives Children Werewolf Features
Spain's drugs regulators have been investigating cases of hypertrichosis in children causing werewolf features.
This summer, the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Medicinal Products for Human...
Crisis Hit Travel Company Thomas Cook Issue Statement
We broke the story here in Spain at the Euro Weekly News of crisis hit Travel agent Thomas Cook on the verge of collapse.Thomas...
The Ayuntamiento Los Montesinos Warn Of Fake Raffle Tickets
The Ayuntamiento Los Montesinos have warned of unscrupulous sellers of fake raffle tickets claiming funds will benefit of those people affected by the recent...
Locals Line Streets To Thank Spanish Military Emergency Services
Locals lined the streets to thank both the Spanish Military & Emergency services of the Los Alcázares region.
After the recent storms, the clean up...
Interpol Detect Foreign Terrorist Fighters In The Mediterranean
INTERPOL has detected more than 12 suspected "foreign terrorist fighters" crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
The international police organisation carried out undercover searches at ports in...
Animal Sanctuary saved in Costa Blanca
Both a man and the animals from a local animal sanctuary have been saved. The animals were on the first floor of the flooded...
Almanzora highway pledge
THE President of the Junta de Andalucia has promised the Almanzora highway will be connected to the A-7 motorway by 2023.Juanma Moreno, who was...
Child murderer found guilty
A jury has found Ana Julia Quezada guilty of the murder of eight year old Gabriel Cruz.The verdict was handed down on Thursday 19...
Homegrown talent in Almeria
SINGER SensiFalan is performing as part of a provincial government initiative to promote homegrown culture.The Almeria-city born artist is appearing at the cultural centre...
Beach clean up effort in Almeria
VOLUNTEERS have been doing their bit to keep the Cabo de Gata’s beaches waste-free.In an initiative organised by the Cabo de Gata Clean Ocean...
Storm aftermath assessment in Almeria
THE Government Sub-delegate in Almeria visited the Almanzora Valley to see the aftermath of the severe weather first-hand.Accompanied by local mayors, Manuel de la...
Dancing Dames in Huercal-Overa
ELEANOR and Richard Tolman from Eleanor and Gilly’s Line Dance Class kept the Dames in Huercal-Overa entertained at the association’s recent monthly meeting.Eleanor and...
Tribute to women stands proud
AN imposing tribute to women stands proud in Olula de Rio.The eight-metre high ‘Woman of the Almanzora’ statue is a centerpiece for the municipality’s...
Serial Con Man Is Wanted By Spain And Faces Extradition
Serial con man Mark Acklom who poised as a MI6 spy and also as a Swiss banker is wanted in Spain to face trial...
Judge issues order for hearing in the Julen trial
THE Judge in charge of the hearing against David Serrano has issued the order to open the oral hearing.Serrano is standing trial for his...
Rincon mourns the sudden death of Gaspar Bokesa
THE Town of Rincon de la Victoria is in mourning after the death of one of its most influential auditors on Tuesday 17 September.Gaspar...
New housing solutions for Velez-Malaga
SOLVING the housing issues that shadow the Axarquian capital was the main topic in a meeting held this week.The mayor of Velez-Malaga, Antonio Moreno...
PP shows its support to the dismissed nursery workers in Torrox
IN a recent plenary meeting held by the Popular Party, the group has shown its solidarity with the ten nursery workers that have lost...
Doctor denounces patient for verbal threats in Torre del Mar
IN a new case of aggression aimed at medical professionals in the region, a doctor has denounced a patient for making verbal threats whilst...
Weather warning for Axarquía
With resident still recovering from last weeks torrential rains, another weather warning has been issued in the region.The State Agency of Meteorology (AEMET) has...
La Viñuela reservoir near drought level in Malaga
NEW figures show that the La Viñuela reservoir is once again close to the drought level.Despite last week’s rainfall, the lake currently sits at...
Village banks plan in Axarquia
BANKS are being called on to provide financial facilities for small communities.The PSOE of Malaga has requested a plan to ensure that smaller villages...
GENDER-VIOLENCE claims new victim
A 59-year-old German woman died on Sunday morning after being stabbed in the chest and abdomen by her partner, a Spaniard, also 59.Ika Hoffmann,...
Baywatch wannabe in Cala Millor
A BOGUS lifeguard has been arrested in Cala Millor.
The man was allegedly pretending to be a lifeguard even though he had no paperwork or...
Seaplanes to land in Pollensa
IT has been announced that Pollensa in the north of the island will become the first port in Spain where it will be possible...
Crime figures in Calvia
POLICE in Calvia can breathe a sigh of relief now that the tourist season is coming to an end and can take the time...
Truce in conflict in Santa Cantalina
A PEACE pact has been agreed by warring neighbours.
The Association of Neighbours and Friends of Santa Catalina has signed an “agreement of coexistence” with...
Spain Prepares For Fourth General Election November 10
Caption.Credit FilckrA fourth general election seems to be heading its way in Spain.
Prime Minister Socialist Pedro Sánchez appears to have failed in a bid...
Stranded In Spanish Seas With No Knickers!
Caption.Credit Natalie QuinnImagine the scenario you book that dream luxury cruise that you have saved up for, it comes around to sailing and you find...
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel chaos as airports close down in eastern Spain...
AT LEAST THREE people have died after torrential rain, terrifying lightning storms and flash floods have swept across south-eastern SpainSpain’s acting prime minister, Pedro...
Gran Canaria Fireman suspended for speaking to press
THE President of a firefighters’ union has been suspended without pay for two days for talking to the press. Pablo Gonzalez is a working fireman...
Photographer tricked children into porn images in Spain
A PROFESSIONAL photographer has been arrested for allegedly tricking 43 children into creating pornographic material. He offered on the Internet an "artistic collaboration" consisting of...
Cricket Hero Ben Stokes Smashes The Sun For Six
Caption.Credit Flickr
Ben Stokes one of England's greatest all round cricketers of all time has gone to twitter to slam articles written about his family...
Gran trampled by camels while on holiday in Spain left with...
WHAT SHOULD have been a fun day out, including a camel ride along the beach in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, turned into a...
Police intercept 800kg of cocaine in international waters near Gran Canaria
THE Guardia Civil of the Canary Island have revealed that specialist teams from the Maritime Patrol department of the Tax Agency have intercepted a...
Fugitive captured in Tenerife jailed
POLICE looking for one of Scotland’s most wanted men found a simple way of catching him.UK police tipped off their Spanish counterparts that the...
Group of baby sharks spotted of Tenerife
BATHERS were shocked when a group of baby sharks descended on the beach of El Médano, in the south of Tenerife.Many bathers assumed they...
British teen stabs his parents in front of shocked tourists
A British teenager has stabbed his parents in Tenerife before jumping from a considerable height, according to reports.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon...
Key terrorist member arrested in Algeciras
A STATEMENT issued by the National Police has confirmed that a 51 year old man has been arrested on charges of terrorism glorification and...
BREAKING: Gibraltar to beat the UK in holding a General Election...
BEATING Boris Johnson, the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo today (Monday) handed a request to the Governor to dissolve parliament immediately.A general election...
A few rocky moments but generally Gibraltar Calling went well
THIS year’s Gibraltar Calling Festival was held at the completely new venue of Europa Point Stadium last Saturday and Sunday and there were some...
UK Parliamentarians and Gibraltar National Day
A NUMBER of British Parliamentarians have arrived in Gibraltar today (Friday) to show their support for Gibraltar’s National Day and the right of the...
Red White and Proud: A special message to the Euro Weekly...
A SPECIAL message to readers of Euro Weekly News from the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo.Come and join us in Gibraltar for our...
Illicit tobacco worth more than €30,000 seized in Gibraltar
KEEPING up with their fight against tobacco smuggling which has caused so much angst in Spain, Gibraltar customs officers have seized 750 cartons containing...
Gibraltar will host international competitors at Special Olympics National Games
THE Special Olympics were founded in 1962 by the sister of President Kennedy and are held every two years in different parts of the...
A busy week for Gibraltar Customs with cigarettes, drugs and money...
THIS last week has seen a great deal of activity for Gibraltar customs officers on both land and sea with a number of arrests...
Spanish Security Forces Make 5 Arrests After Motorway And City Chases
Five men have been arrested after three men were dumped out of a van on the motorway.
The incident occurred on the A-480 motorway close...
Pro-independence Catalans detained for planning acts of violence
GUARDIA Civil have arrested nine people on suspicion of preparing acts of violence as part of an investigation into pro-Catalan independence movements.Raids on 10...
600 Extra Empty Shops Across The British High Streets This Morning
Around 600 of Thomas Cook’s high street stores have shut down after the travel company collapsed following an unsuccessful rescue bid.Thomas Cook, the world’s...
UK Civil Aviation Authority launches full programme to support Thomas Cook...
A REPATRIATION mission on a scale unseen since World War II begins today to bring home 150,000 stranded British Thomas Cook holidaymakers.The British Government...
Brexit: Brit expats in Malaga stage huge protest claiming ‘UK has...
BRITISH EXPATS are worried they will lose free access to Spanish healthcare and claim Madrid has done more for them than the UK.The protest...
Anti Brexit Demo In Malaga Saw Large Turnout Of Brits
At least 100 Britons marched through the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday to register their concerns about their uncertain status as Britain...
Watch Deer trapped in flooded ruins rescued by cyclists in Spain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDTuXKlzCrw
The recent heavy rainfall in south eastern regions of Spain has caused extensive damage, including flooded roads and damaged properties. A group of cyclists passing...
Wake Up With EWN: Weather and currency
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn 🙂
“Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.”
Weather:
Costa del Sol: Partly Cloudy
27°C | °F Rainfall: 0% Humidity: 47% Wind: 10 km/h
Costa Blanca: Partly Cloudy
27°C | °F...
Message from Michel and Steven Euesden – Here’s to the next...
WE are truly thrilled to be marking 20 fabulous years,” said publishers Michel and Steven Euesden, while acknowledging the support of all those who...
A taste of EWN’s memorable moments over the past two decades
WE have had many proud moments here at the Euro Weekly News but here is a look into some of our most memorable moments...
EWN staff enjoyed a fun-filled day with the Magic Mirror Costa...
EURO WEEKLY NEWS staff members were treated to a go on a ‘magic mirror’ for their 20th anniversary party with help from Steph and...
WATCH: The EWN family celebrate 20 years of publishing newspapers
THE Euro Weekly News Head Office has been awash with festivities to mark 20 years of publishing newspapers.Publishers Michel and Steven Euesden are incredibly proud and...
Quote Of The Day
“The Way Get Started Is
To Quit Talking
And Begin Doing.”
– Walt Disney
What a weekend that was!
Sadly Thomas Cook, the travel company has gone into Administration overnight. I am sure that the travel trade will gather round and support all...
When will it all end?
THIS summer, an exam board was forced to defend a GCSE maths question involving calorie counting after being criticised on social media for causing...
Inheritance in Spain
Can you disinherit a child?WE regularly receive visits to our law office from Spaniards and expatriates from many different countries asking for advice over...
Mazda3 Sport Lux
THE latest Mazda3 brings a more sporty look to the often rather staid hatchback sector, and a new range of engines and cabin upgrades...
Must proxies be signed?
I arrived at our recent AGM with all my proxy votes correctly done, signed and dated. Another person arrived with 44 proxy votes,...
One million euros a week
ONE million euros a week looks a lot like this, but do add on expenses. Fuel, food and beverages, plus of course tips.Built as...
REINCARNATION (Part 3)
Can the consciousness that was the consciousness of a living person reappear in the consciousness of another?In his book The Power Within, British psychiatrist Alexander...
REINCARNATION (Part 2)
Hope you found my last weeks Blog interesting titled Reincarnation which was Part One.
You might want to read a transcript about me which was...
REINCARNATION
PART ONE: REINCARNATIONThe word "reincarnation" derives from Latin, literally meaning, "entering the flesh again. The common definition of reincarnation has been altered from its original...
IS ANYBODY THERE?
How different life would be without electricity. No computers, DVD’s TV’s Radios, mobile phones etc.Life was different in the 1850’s than now, without electrical...
Three come out to play
House-sitters offer affordable care for multiple petsWe always talk about how much less stressful it can be to have a house-sitter care for your...
Keeping animal shelter wheels turning
KEEPING the PAWS-PATAS animal shelter “wheels turning” takes a considerable amount of cash, perhaps more than some people realise.This was the message from...
Costa Women meet Luisa Machen
We danced, sang, partied and raised 1200€ at our Costa Women Charity Summer Party on
Thursday 12 th September at Max Beach in Mijas Costa....
Directed by Women Spain Festival to be held at Cine Albéniz-Malaga...
THE CAPITAL OF MALAGA will host for the second time the Directed by Women Spain festival, the international film festival directed by women.The film...
1996 Dodge Viper GTS – Never meet your idols
All these years on, does the Dodge Viper hold its own in today’s world? NEARLY 25 years ago, the Dodge Viper was a popular sight...
Honda Civic SR
The Honda Civic has been in production for close on 50 years, first introduced in 1972 and still going strong with latest versions offering...
Manchester Utd Drop Further Behind City Rivals As They Got Hammered
Brilliantly taken strikes from Andriy Yarmolenko and Aaron Cresswell gave West Ham United a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United at London Stadium.The result...
Ferrari One Two Despite Driver Squabbles
Leclerc told Ferrari their tactics were “not fair” as he lost victory in the Singapore Grand Prix to his team mate.Leclerc led the opening stages...
Man City Destroy Watford In Premiership Record Score
Watford were totally destroyed in an incredible opening 18 minutes during which the champions scored five times.
Breathless, irresistible, scarcely believable… City ripped Watford to...
Ferrari Take Pole With New Design In Singapore
Charles Leclerc is on quite the roll at the moment. Having won in Belgium and Italy, the Ferrari driver secured pole position under the lights in...
Tottenham Ripped Apart By Leicester City
James Maddison’s superb late drive clinched a 2-1 comeback victory for Leicester City in a drama-filled clash with Tottenham Hotspur.The attacking midfielder struck from...
Latest From Singapore F1 Race Weekend
British hero Lewis Hamilton relegated Max Verstappen to second place by the end of Friday practice in Singapore, but the pair were well ahead...
Wake Up With EWN; Weather, Currency & Finance Tip
Good Morning 🙂
“Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
Weather:
Costa del Sol: Partly Cloudy
26°C | °F...
Wake Up with EWN; Weather, Currency & Finance Tip
Good Morning 🙂
“The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.”
Weather:
Costa del...
Is the Libra coin safe?
Fears surrounding the launch of Libra and the threat it may pose in the future.Mark Zuckerberg and his company created a new cryptocurrency,...
The Beckham Law: How Professionals Moving to Spain Can Reduce Their...
By reducing the percentage of income tax due from 45-47% to 24% the Beckham Law has managed to attract many highly skilled professionals to...
Wake Up With EWN: Weather & Currency
Good Morning 🙂
“If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way”
Weather:
Costa del Sol: Clear
23°C | °F Rainfall: 0% Humidity: 68% Wind: 6...
British Expats vote Spain as Top Retirement Destination
BE IT in search of better weather, cheaper living costs or simply a lifestyle choice, many Brits cherish the idea of retiring abroad.A new...
French Real Estate and Brexit Matters: Where to Next?
The housing market in Paris, France continues to defy expectations, with demand continually outstripping supply. Prices are steadily rising, and an era of low...
Construction on other people’s land in Spain
ALTHOUGH it seems somewhat strange, there are quite a few situations in which a property is built, sometimes by mistake and in good faith...
Housing prices hit record high in Malaga
A recent survey has revealed that housing prices in seven locations in Malaga province have hit record highs.The survey estimated the average price per...
Rents in Spain up 50 per cent in six years
The price of rental apartments in Spain has risen by 50 per cent since the last quarter of 2013 according to a study by the...
Hope for an end to “planning nightmare”, housing association says
Hope for an end to “planning nightmare”, housing association says
BRITISH owners of irregular properties have reasons to be optimistic their “planning nightmare” will come...
Effort to get taxpayers money back
Effort to get taxpayers money back
AFTER seven years of trying to collect defaulted loans ‘bad bank’ Sareb is to change tack in an effort...
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