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The Euro Weekly News proudly connects the English-speaking community of Spain with all the latest news from home and abroad. Known by residents as the ‘people’s paper’, we have been providing this invaluable news service since 1999, ensuring that expats and international travellers can remain up-to-date with all the latest developments in Spain and the rest of Europe.
Border treaty in Gibraltar rescheduled, residents gain preparation time
Gibraltar’s government has reacted positively to the announcement that the provisional application of a long‑negotiated treaty between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which...
Eerie Saharan dust storm turns Crete skies blood red in deadly Greek tempest
Bright red Saharan dust clouds swept across the Mediterranean on Thursday, April 1, blanketing the Greek island of Crete in an apocalyptic orange-red haze that...
Portugal airport warning: up to 2-hour queues expected for non-EU travellers this Easter
If you’re flying through Portugal over the Easter holidays, especially on a non-EU passport, you may want to allow extra time. Airports are warning of...
Passenger smokes throughout Ryanair flight: Unruly travellers provoke police assistance across European skies
Crews on a Ryanair flight from Marseille to Madrid on Wednesday, April 1, requested immediate police presence after one passenger continuously smoked and defied all...
EU commission calls for lower motorway speeds and teleworking to save fuel
The European Commission has urged member states to adopt measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, citing rising geopolitical tensions and instability in global energy markets....
Denmark’s Princess Isabella to break royal tradition with groundbreaking military move
Denmark’s monarchy is stepping into a new chapter and Princess Isabella is at the centre of it. The 18-year-old royal is set to begin military...
Belgian supermarket giant makes waves with a €29 ‘survival food kit’
A major European supermarket chain is tapping into growing public anxiety around emergencies by rolling out ready-made food survival kits designed to keep households going...
Greece bans cash rent payments in major shake-up for tenants and landlords
Greece is ushering in a significant overhaul of its rental system, with new legislation set to eliminate cash rent payments entirely and move all transactions...
Céline Dion announces return to the stage with ten Paris concerts
Internationally acclaimed singer Céline Dion has formally announced that she will return to live performance later this year, staging a series of ten concerts in...
Archaeologists uncover ancient chamber in Gibraltar that could rewrite Neanderthal story
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously sealed chamber in a Gibraltar cave that may shed fresh light on the lifestyles of some of the last Neanderthals...
Breathing danger: WHO identifies world’s most polluted countries and cleanest nations
A new global air quality report has revealed that only thirteen countries and territories worldwide maintain levels of air pollution that conform to the World...
Portugal plans tougher immigration rules – longer detention and faster deportations ahead
Portugal is preparing to tighten its immigration system, with plans to hold migrants for longer and speed up deportations. The government has approved a new...
High-speed internet at 35,000 feet: Aer Lingus launches Starlink Wi‑Fi
Aer Lingus has begun installing Starlink satellite internet on its aircraft, bringing a significant improvement in in‑flight connectivity for passengers. The service, developed by Elon...
France ferry ports warn of delays as new EU border system rolls out
If you’re travelling between the UK and France soon, expect delays - ferry ports are warning that the new EU border system could cause serious...