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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.
Call of nature: Poison dart frogs found in Schiphol Airport toilet
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam discovered six poison dart frogs recently after a passenger spotted one moving near a departure hall toilet and...
Getting a Schengen visa for summer 2026 is becoming a nightmare for travellers
For many travellers planning a European holiday this summer, the problem is starting long before airport queues or expensive flights. Across several Schengen countries, visa...
EU travel changes: Which countries are easing EES checks for British tourists
British tourists travelling to Spain and across the Schengen area will encounter different levels of implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) as the rollout...
Portugal to offer €439 payment and free driving licence in youth military programme proposal
Portugal’s government is considering a voluntary civic-military programme that would offer young participants a cash payment and access to a free driving licence as part...
EU calls on Spain to scrap regulated electricity tariff as millions of residents face €240 rise
The European Commission has asked Spain to begin phasing out its regulated electricity tariff, known as the PVPC, in a move that could affect around...
Wild peacocks overrun tiny Italian village intimidating locals and terrifying children
Residents in Punta Marina near Ravenna are having to put up with the constant disruption from a booming peacock population that is now taking over...
French minefield turns into dance-floor as thousands attend illegal rave
Tens of thousands of people gathered for the "Bourges Teknival" in France early this month, taking over a military firing range for an illegal rave....
Hantavirus evacuees arrive in the Netherlands for hospital treatment
Several patients linked to a hantavirus outbreak have been transferred to the Netherlands for hospital treatment following coordinated medical evacuations involving European health authorities. The...
Your wallet may soon become useless under new EU digital ID plans
People across Europe could soon stop reaching for their physical ID card or driving licence every time they need to prove who they are. Under...
Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma after emergency surgery in Portugal
Singer Bonnie Tyler has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, according to statements released by her representatives. The 74-year-old...
Sunbed wars: Court orders over €900 payout after holiday sun lounger battle at Greek hotel
A German court has ordered a tour operator to pay over €900 to a holidaymaker after a dispute over access to sun loungers during a...
EU report finds pesticide residues in over half of food tested
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released its latest annual report on pesticide residues in food, based on the analysis of more than 125,000...
Spain faces EU legal action over tax on non-resident homes
The European Commission has taken formal action against Spain over its tax treatment of non-resident property owners, issuing a reasoned opinion that requires the country...
Amsterdam bans burger and flight ads from streets in major climate crackdown
People walking through Amsterdam will no longer see posters promoting burgers, fried chicken, cheap flights or petrol cars across the city’s public spaces. The Dutch...