Almeria
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Almeria is a city in Andalusia in Southern Spain, founded by Arabs in 955, and the capital of the province of the same name. Since the 1950s, when Andalusia was declared a Centre of National Tourist Interest, it has been popular with national and international holiday makers. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Almeria, covering Berja, Huercal-Overa, Laujar de Andarax and Lucainena de las Torres breaking news.
From Almería to the stars: Calar Alto astronomer celebrated with asteroid honour
Out in the depths of the solar system, an asteroid, one of many, orbits the Sun. While the celestial body may be located tens of...
Supercross Championships return for another thrilling summer spectacle
Excitement is revving up in Cuevas del Almanzora as motorbike enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies begin to arrive for the highly anticipated Supercross Championships 2026. The...
3,953 kilometres for 3,953 lives: Jaime Domínguez brings ‘Break the Silence’ to Almería
Almería warmly welcomed national hero and firefighter Jaime Domínguez at the weekend, when he passed through the province as part of his “Break the Silence”...
London scientists make a major deep-sea breakthrough off southern Spain
For centuries, the deepest parts of the ocean have remained one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Now, Euro Weekly News has been given exclusive access to...
Mojácar music marathon raises almost €6,700 for fire-hit families
More than 250 people passed through Delfos del Faz during a 12-hour programme built at short notice by volunteers. The final surprise came when two...
Free OCAL string concert brings Almería’s sea and desert together in Antas
One of Antas’s most historic corners will take on a new soundtrack on Thursday night. A quartet from the Orquesta Ciudad de Almería will perform...
Nina thanks firefighters who saved her Bédar home
When Nina Simpson was ordered out of El Campico, she packed whatever came to hand and escaped with her dogs. Weeks later, her message is...
Cuevas cemetery reveals its secrets after dark
For most people and in the majority of cases, visiting a cemetery happens in daylight and mostly in silence. On Friday July 31, however, Cuevas...
Albox drone pilot launches volunteer fire watch over Almanzora Valley
Jonathan Salt’s first logged flight over Albox delivered the result every community would hope for: no smoke and no sign of fire. His home-grown project...
Vera stands together at sold-out charity concert in aid of wildfire victims
A packed auditorium gave the Banda de Música Ben Beder a unanimous standing ovation after its magnificent fundraiser performance. The Vera concert became the latest...
Albox adds new indie/pop festival to October music calendar
Music fans rejoice, as two major festival nights are landing in Albox within just 15 days of each other this autumn. Almanzora Sound brings some...
Albox scouts return safely after wildfire camp evacuation
A summer outing turned into an evacuation for Albox’s historic scout group when flames spread near its Granada campsite. The 73 minors and their adult...
Vera Triathlon returns with 300 spots and sprint and Olympic challenges
The races start with a sea swim off Playazo de Vera and will lead into bike and running sections around Vera Playa when the town’s...
Almería-Madrid train strands passengers for hours near Guadix
A Sunday trip to Madrid turned into a late-night standstill in the open countryside when the afternoon Intercity suffered a locomotive fault after Guadix. The...