Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:47:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Estepona registration drive: Saturday opening hours help expats get on the padrón https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/estepona-registration-drive-saturday-opening-hours-help-expats-get-on-the-padron/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/estepona-registration-drive-saturday-opening-hours-help-expats-get-on-the-padron/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:47:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583446 Estepona Town Hall has launched a campaign to encourage residents to register on the municipal padrón if they live in the area but are not officially registered (and there are quite a few), warning that being on the register can also be an important step towards voting in next May’s local elections. The council estimates that around 20,000 people living in Estepona are missing from its municipal…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/estepona-registration-drive-saturday-opening-hours-help-expats-get-on-the-padron/feed/ 0 PP targets social media addiction with plans to restrict endless scrolling in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/pp-targets-social-media-addiction-with-plans-to-restrict-endless-scrolling-in-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/pp-targets-social-media-addiction-with-plans-to-restrict-endless-scrolling-in-spain/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:46:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583444 Endless scrolling, late-night screen time and the temptation to watch just one more video are not problems exclusive to teenagers. Adults spend hours doing exactly the same thing, often without realising how much time has passed. Now, the Partido Popular wants social media companies to change some of the features designed to keep users glued to their screens, while banning under-14s from accessing…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/pp-targets-social-media-addiction-with-plans-to-restrict-endless-scrolling-in-spain/feed/ 0 €1 kebabs cause havoc in Germany as hungry crowd pelts police with stones and an e-scooter https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/e1-kebabs-cause-havoc-in-germany-as-hungry-crowd-pelts-police-with-stones-and-an-e-scooter/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/e1-kebabs-cause-havoc-in-germany-as-hungry-crowd-pelts-police-with-stones-and-an-e-scooter/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:24:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583435 Hundreds of youngsters turned up for a €1 kebab at a new shop in Dortmund on Sunday, and before long police officers were dodging stones, fireworks and even an e-scooter. The shop’s now been shut down, and its owner could be handed the bill for the whole police operation. Food Lover, a new kebab shop on Körner Hellweg in the east of Dortmund, had spent days hyping its opening on Instagram with…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/e1-kebabs-cause-havoc-in-germany-as-hungry-crowd-pelts-police-with-stones-and-an-e-scooter/feed/ 0 Most luxury cruise push: Motril targets visitors with even greater spending power https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/most-luxury-cruise-push-motril-targets-visitors-with-even-greater-spending-power/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/most-luxury-cruise-push-motril-targets-visitors-with-even-greater-spending-power/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:22:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583439 Motril is attracting a different kind of cruise passenger, with a series of luxury ship arrivals giving the Costa Tropical port a taste of the high-end cruise market. The arrivals come as the port prepares for a record-breaking 2026 cruise season. The port welcomed three cruise ships on Friday, November 6, including two luxury vessels, before the arrival of another exclusive expedition ship…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/most-luxury-cruise-push-motril-targets-visitors-with-even-greater-spending-power/feed/ 0 Nearly 1,000 evacuated from Greek ferry after chilling bomb threat https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/nearly-1000-evacuated-from-greek-ferry-after-chilling-bomb-threat/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/nearly-1000-evacuated-from-greek-ferry-after-chilling-bomb-threat/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:01:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583429 After a week of bomb threats disrupting travel, it is not just aircraft passengers who have been left with the fear of if there really is a bomb about to go off. Within the past 5 days Greek ferry’s have been on the same boat when it comes to bomb warnings as a second ferry, this time one about to make a journey to the Greek islands was thrown into uncertainty when hundreds of passengers were…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/nearly-1000-evacuated-from-greek-ferry-after-chilling-bomb-threat/feed/ 0 Granada prepares for a big earthquake with a simulated phone alert on Tuesday https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/granada-prepares-for-a-big-earthquake-with-a-simulated-phone-alert-on-tuesday/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/granada-prepares-for-a-big-earthquake-with-a-simulated-phone-alert-on-tuesday/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:48:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583415 Residents in Santa Fe will get an earthquake warning on their phones at 10.07am on Tuesday November 10, and the Junta de Andalucía is asking them not to panic. It’s a drill, built around a magnitude 6 quake hitting the same Vega de Granada area where a real swarm of tremors began in August. People in Santa Fe’s town centre can expect their mobiles to sound with a Civil Protection alert at 10.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/granada-prepares-for-a-big-earthquake-with-a-simulated-phone-alert-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 Fake rental homes: Seven arrested after Malaga gang allegedly took €150,000 from house-hunters https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/fake-rental-homes-seven-arrested-after-malaga-gang-allegedly-took-e150000-from-house-hunters/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/fake-rental-homes-seven-arrested-after-malaga-gang-allegedly-took-e150000-from-house-hunters/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:19:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583421 Seven people have been arrested after a criminal network allegedly tricked people looking for long-term homes in Malaga into paying deposits for properties they had no right to rent out. Police believe around 20 people have already fallen victim to the scam, with losses estimated at €150,000. Another three people are being investigated in connection with the alleged operation.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/fake-rental-homes-seven-arrested-after-malaga-gang-allegedly-took-e150000-from-house-hunters/feed/ 0 Visiting a Spanish hospital? Steve Marshall’s guide to getting it right https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/visiting-a-spanish-hospital-steve-marshalls-guide-to-getting-it-right/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/visiting-a-spanish-hospital-steve-marshalls-guide-to-getting-it-right/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:51:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583419 Visiting a large Spanish hospital for the first time can be a daunting experience, particularly if you are not confident speaking Spanish. But a little preparation can make all the difference, according to British expat Steve Marshall, who has put together a practical guide to help English-speaking residents navigate their way around the Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol near Marbella.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/visiting-a-spanish-hospital-steve-marshalls-guide-to-getting-it-right/feed/ 0 A sensory chef: Deaf British chef brings 22 years of French cooking experience to Axarquia villas https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-sensory-chef-deaf-british-chef-brings-22-years-of-french-cooking-experience-to-axarquia-villas/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-sensory-chef-deaf-british-chef-brings-22-years-of-french-cooking-experience-to-axarquia-villas/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:59:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583416 A British chef who has spent more than two decades mastering French cuisine is bringing his skills to southern Spain, where he is building a new life and business with his young family. Joseph Warner, 40, has an unusual approach to professional cooking. Deaf and wearing hearing aids, he has learned to rely heavily on his eyes, nose and palate to do his job in some of the busiest kitchens in…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-sensory-chef-deaf-british-chef-brings-22-years-of-french-cooking-experience-to-axarquia-villas/feed/ 0 Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years as victim says it ‘feels like it will never end’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:36:57 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583412 The women Russell Brand attacked told a London court how his crimes still follow them almost two decades on, from sleepless nights to feeling sick at the sight of him on TV. As of Monday November 9, the former comedian and Hollywood actor has been jailed for 10 years and six months. Brand, 51, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court by Mr Justice Bennathan, who ordered the sentence to begin…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/feed/ 0 Costa del Sol creativity: Estepona business takes handmade crafts online https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-creativity-estepona-business-takes-handmade-crafts-online/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-creativity-estepona-business-takes-handmade-crafts-online/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:36:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583411 A creative business on the Costa del Sol is taking its handmade crafts beyond the workshop table with the launch of a new online shop selling decorative seashell creations, DIY kits and gifts. Jewels & Matcha, which has previously organised jewellery and seashell workshops on the Costa del Sol, is now offering customers the chance to explore their creativity at home. The business was previously…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-creativity-estepona-business-takes-handmade-crafts-online/feed/ 0 Deadly virus could trigger next pandemic as doctors warn Spain faces new infection threats https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/deadly-virus-could-trigger-next-pandemic-as-doctors-warn-spain-faces-new-infection-threats/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/deadly-virus-could-trigger-next-pandemic-as-doctors-warn-spain-faces-new-infection-threats/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:22:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583407 A mosquito bite could expose you to an infection that was once associated with tropical countries, without you ever leaving Spain. Now, infectious disease specialists are also warning about the potential threat posed by Lassa fever, a potentially deadly virus that one expert believes could cause a future pandemic. Experts from the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/deadly-virus-could-trigger-next-pandemic-as-doctors-warn-spain-faces-new-infection-threats/feed/ 0 TikTok faces shutdown in Spain after more than 1,000 child abuse videos found on the app https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tiktok-faces-shutdown-in-spain-after-more-than-1000-child-abuse-videos-found-on-the-app/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tiktok-faces-shutdown-in-spain-after-more-than-1000-child-abuse-videos-found-on-the-app/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:58:36 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583400 More than 1,000 videos and images showing the sexual abuse of children were found circulating on TikTok over just five weeks, racking up 48 million views between them. When a sample was reported through the app’s own tools, only one in 10 came down, and Spain’s government is now asking prosecutors whether the platform should be switched off altogether. The figures come from an investigation by…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tiktok-faces-shutdown-in-spain-after-more-than-1000-child-abuse-videos-found-on-the-app/feed/ 0 Spain’s rental adverts reveal a growing problem for anyone seeking a long-term home https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-rental-adverts-reveal-a-growing-problem-for-anyone-seeking-a-long-term-home/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-rental-adverts-reveal-a-growing-problem-for-anyone-seeking-a-long-term-home/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:46:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583398 As many of us know finding a home to rent in Spain is difficult enough without discovering that much of the advertised market is not offering a conventional place to live. People searching for a whole property on a standard long-term contract are now looking at less than half of the rental adverts published across the country’s provincial capitals. A Ministry of Consumer Affairs report…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-rental-adverts-reveal-a-growing-problem-for-anyone-seeking-a-long-term-home/feed/ 0 Tuck in as the Torremolinos tapas route returns with a drink and a bite for just €3 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tuck-in-as-the-torremolinos-tapas-route-returns-with-a-drink-and-a-bite-for-just-e3/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tuck-in-as-the-torremolinos-tapas-route-returns-with-a-drink-and-a-bite-for-just-e3/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:23:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583395 Fancy a feast that doesn’t cost the earth? From this Friday, Torremolinos invites everyone to eat their way around town as the Ruta de la Tapa returns for 2026 Ruta de la Tapa, or the Tapas Route, runs from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 22. Now in its 17th edition, this wonderfully popular foody event gives you ten days to sample bars and restaurants one small plate at a time.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tuck-in-as-the-torremolinos-tapas-route-returns-with-a-drink-and-a-bite-for-just-e3/feed/ 0 64 Spanish towns celebrated for greener streets as Costa Blanca spot hosts major awards ceremony https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/64-spanish-towns-celebrated-for-greener-streets-as-costa-blanca-spot-hosts-major-awards-ceremony/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/64-spanish-towns-celebrated-for-greener-streets-as-costa-blanca-spot-hosts-major-awards-ceremony/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:22:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583396 Sixty-four municipalities across the Valencian Community have been recognised for their efforts to create greener, healthier and more attractive places to live, with the Costa Blanca town of Calpe taking centre stage as host of this year’s regional awards. The ninth annual Viles en Flor gala took place at the Lonja in Calpe on Friday, November 6, bringing together local authority representatives…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/64-spanish-towns-celebrated-for-greener-streets-as-costa-blanca-spot-hosts-major-awards-ceremony/feed/ 0 Moraira gets ready for unusual Ugly Day festival with Harley-Davidsons, rock music and charity fun https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/moraira-gets-ready-for-unusual-ugly-day-festival-with-harley-davidsons-rock-music-and-charity-fun/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/moraira-gets-ready-for-unusual-ugly-day-festival-with-harley-davidsons-rock-music-and-charity-fun/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:15:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583334 Moraira is preparing for a weekend of roaring engines, live rock music and unusual entertainment as the popular Ugly Day festival returns to the Costa Blanca North town for its sixth edition. The two-day event will take over Passeig del Senillar on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, bringing together motorcycle enthusiasts, music fans, families and visitors for a festival with a…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/moraira-gets-ready-for-unusual-ugly-day-festival-with-harley-davidsons-rock-music-and-charity-fun/feed/ 0 Alicante old town photography competition offers €900 in prizes https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/alicante-old-town-photography-competition-offers-e900-in-prizes/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/alicante-old-town-photography-competition-offers-e900-in-prizes/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:59:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583285 Photographers are being challenged to capture the character of Alicante’s historic old town in black and white, with €900 in prize money available. The 19th Autumn in the Old Town photography competition runs throughout November, inviting amateur and experienced photographers to explore the city’s historic streets, architecture and atmosphere through their camera lenses. The 19th Autumn in the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/alicante-old-town-photography-competition-offers-e900-in-prizes/feed/ 0 A toothbrush, a pair of socks, a packet of biscuits: how your trolley could warm a homeless person’s winter in Malaga https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-toothbrush-a-pair-of-socks-a-packet-of-biscuits-how-your-trolley-could-warm-a-homeless-persons-winter-in-malaga/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-toothbrush-a-pair-of-socks-a-packet-of-biscuits-how-your-trolley-could-warm-a-homeless-persons-winter-in-malaga/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:21:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583382 An extra item in your supermarket trolley could bring real comfort to someone sleeping rough on the Costa del Sol. A community appeal is asking residents and local businesses to help fill hundreds of shoeboxes with essentials for homeless people in Malaga. Collections are being run to help local resident Mia Wallace, who will put the boxes together herself so that everyone receives a fair mix…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/a-toothbrush-a-pair-of-socks-a-packet-of-biscuits-how-your-trolley-could-warm-a-homeless-persons-winter-in-malaga/feed/ 0 Javea’s delayed Halloween festival finally goes ahead with spooky parade https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/javeas-delayed-halloween-festival-finally-goes-ahead-with-spooky-parade/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/javeas-delayed-halloween-festival-finally-goes-ahead-with-spooky-parade/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:10:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583358 Javea’s Halloween celebrations have finally had their moment in the spotlight after the postponed Bubota Fest brought an evening of spooky entertainment, fancy dress and music to the Costa Blanca town. Originally scheduled for October 31, the annual event was rearranged for Saturday, November 7, giving families and partygoers another opportunity to enjoy the festivities. The revised date meant…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/javeas-delayed-halloween-festival-finally-goes-ahead-with-spooky-parade/feed/ 0 WhatsApp scam using guests’ real booking details now targets holiday lets: how to spot it https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/whatsapp-scam-using-guests-real-booking-details-now-targets-holiday-lets-how-to-spot-it/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/whatsapp-scam-using-guests-real-booking-details-now-targets-holiday-lets-how-to-spot-it/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583380 Holidaymakers with short-term rental bookings are being sent WhatsApp messages that carry their full name, their host’s real company name and their exact dates, along with a warning that the stay will be cancelled within 24 hours. A group of friends travelling with a Euro Weekly News reporter was among those targeted, and the link led straight to a request for card details.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/whatsapp-scam-using-guests-real-booking-details-now-targets-holiday-lets-how-to-spot-it/feed/ 0 Costa del Sol councils expand pine processionary treatments as dreaded caterpillar season approaches https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-councils-expand-pine-processionary-treatments-as-dreaded-caterpillar-season-approaches/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-councils-expand-pine-processionary-treatments-as-dreaded-caterpillar-season-approaches/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:20:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583375 Dog lovers and parents dread the return of these hairy little marchers. Thankfully Estepona and Marbella have launched expanded campaigns against the pine processionary caterpillar, targeting parks and pine woodlands. Estepona has completed 3,040 treatments, while Marbella is concentrating on two of its busiest green spaces. Known locally as the oruga procesionaria, the pest builds silken nests…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/costa-del-sol-councils-expand-pine-processionary-treatments-as-dreaded-caterpillar-season-approaches/feed/ 0 La Cala celebrates: Diabetes walkathon brings music, Christmas shopping and community spirit https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/la-cala-celebrates-diabetes-walkathon-brings-music-christmas-shopping-and-community-spirit/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/la-cala-celebrates-diabetes-walkathon-brings-music-christmas-shopping-and-community-spirit/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:54:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583370 La Cala de Mijas enjoyed a fantastic day of community spirit on Sunday, November 8, as hundreds of visitors turned out for the eighth annual Lions Club Diabetes Awareness Walkathon and Winter Market. More market stalls than ever before filled Plaza del Torreon, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to browse handmade goods, unusual gifts and original ideas for Christmas presents.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/la-cala-celebrates-diabetes-walkathon-brings-music-christmas-shopping-and-community-spirit/feed/ 0 Germany’s sausage dogs take over a museum — and real dachshunds are invited too https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/germanys-sausage-dogs-take-over-a-museum-and-real-dachshunds-are-invited-too/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/germanys-sausage-dogs-take-over-a-museum-and-real-dachshunds-are-invited-too/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:28:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583367 Sausage dog owners, art lovers and anyone charmed by a dachshund’s wonderful waddle now have the perfect excuse to visit Bremen. Kunsthalle Bremen, which has welcomed art lovers for decades, launched the exhibition on Saturday, October 31, the world’s first show dedicated exclusively to the dachshund in art, tracing the breed’s journey from German hunting hound to international muse.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/germanys-sausage-dogs-take-over-a-museum-and-real-dachshunds-are-invited-too/feed/ 0 Ondara community unites in powerful show of support for cancer fight as charity event raises €9,180 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/ondara-community-unites-in-powerful-show-of-support-for-cancer-fight-as-charity-event-raises-e9180/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/ondara-community-unites-in-powerful-show-of-support-for-cancer-fight-as-charity-event-raises-e9180/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:24:13 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583366 More than 1,000 people have come together in Ondara for a charity event supporting cancer research, raising thousands of euros for the local branch of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC). The ninth edition of the Carrera Solidaria contra el Cáncer attracted around 1,200 registrations, with residents from across the Marina Alta joining forces for a morning dedicated to fundraising…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/ondara-community-unites-in-powerful-show-of-support-for-cancer-fight-as-charity-event-raises-e9180/feed/ 0 Killer whales tear half a yacht’s rudder off in terrifying eight-minute attack off Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/killer-whales-tear-half-a-yachts-rudder-off-in-terrifying-eight-minute-attack-off-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/killer-whales-tear-half-a-yachts-rudder-off-in-terrifying-eight-minute-attack-off-spain/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:04:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583357 The crew could do little more than watch from the railings and check for leaks as a pod of killer whales slammed into their yacht’s steering, again and again, for eight long minutes off Galicia. The footage is now spreading fast around the world, and it’s far from the only boat left drifting off Spain and Portugal this year. Gage Butler, a sailor from San Diego who calls orcas his favourite…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/killer-whales-tear-half-a-yachts-rudder-off-in-terrifying-eight-minute-attack-off-spain/feed/ 0 Empty homes in Spain puzzle: More and more properties vacant as rental listings disappear https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/empty-homes-in-spain-puzzle-more-and-more-properties-vacant-as-rental-listings-disappear/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/empty-homes-in-spain-puzzle-more-and-more-properties-vacant-as-rental-listings-disappear/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:55:21 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583362 Spain’s rental market is facing an increasingly difficult question: why are millions of properties classified as empty while people searching for somewhere to live are finding fewer homes available? New figures from property website Idealista show that the number of advertised rental properties across Spain fell by 19 per cent in just one month, with 26,531…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/empty-homes-in-spain-puzzle-more-and-more-properties-vacant-as-rental-listings-disappear/feed/ 0 Spain’s general strike on Wednesday: What will run, what may close and how to prepare https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-general-strike-on-wednesday-what-will-run-what-may-close-and-how-to-prepare/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-general-strike-on-wednesday-what-will-run-what-may-close-and-how-to-prepare/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:11:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583347 Commuters, travellers and families across Spain face thinned-out trains, reduced metro services and postponed hospital appointments on Wednesday November 11, as workers stage the country’s first general strike in 14 years. Minimum service levels have now been set for transport, schools and healthcare, and they vary a great deal depending on where you live. The 24-hour strike runs from midnight…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/spains-general-strike-on-wednesday-what-will-run-what-may-close-and-how-to-prepare/feed/ 0 Tom and Jerry cartoon lands French driver in court after police row https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tom-and-jerry-cartoon-lands-french-driver-in-court-after-police-row/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tom-and-jerry-cartoon-lands-french-driver-in-court-after-police-row/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:01:21 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583350 A French delivery driver faces prosecution after sending local police a cheeky cartoon following a heated confrontation over his attempt to help someone sleeping rough. Imagine you are going about your day, just trying to do someone a good turn and end up facing a court hearing over a Tom and Jerry cartoon. That’s the bizarre situation facing a delivery driver in southern France, who is due to…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/tom-and-jerry-cartoon-lands-french-driver-in-court-after-police-row/feed/ 0 Beyond the tunnel of light: New study reveals what people really see when near death https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/beyond-the-tunnel-of-light-new-study-reveals-what-people-really-see-when-near-death/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/beyond-the-tunnel-of-light-new-study-reveals-what-people-really-see-when-near-death/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:58:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583349 For generations, the tunnel of light has been one of the most haunting images associated with coming close to death: a mysterious passageway, a brilliant glow in the distance and the feeling of moving towards something beyond the world we know. Perhaps you know someone who has described seeing a bright light, travelling through a tunnel or experiencing something extraordinary after coming close…

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