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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.
Check your kitchen cupboards immediately, as rare Moomin mug sells for whopping €46,000
Cast your mind back to those little white hippo like TV characters from the 80's, did you ever buy a mug with these with these...
Frantic search in Greek capital as loved ones wait for news of missing Brit, 78
Hours have turned into an agonising wait for one British family, as rescue teams comb through the wreckage of a collapsed Athens building in search...
Ferry erupts in flames off Mykonos as everyone on board abandons ship
Twenty-eight crew and a lorry driver had only lifeboats between them and the flames tearing through their ferry's cargo deck off Mykonos on Friday Septemeber...
Seven under investigation after deadly accident at Rome’s Colosseum
If you've ever stood inside Rome's Colosseum, you may have looked up at the ancient stonework and wondered how people managed to build such a...
Europe dominates at The World’s Spa Awards for 2026, see who topped the list for relaxing getaways
With life as fast paced as it is, we all need time to take a load off, chill and reset. A fresh set of winners...
France runs short of diesel as Europe faces fuel supply warning
France is facing growing problems getting fuel to petrol stations, raising concerns about what a worsening diesel shortage could mean for drivers and households in...
Madeleine McCann prime suspect planning book to tell his side of the story
If you have followed the Madeleine McCann case for years, there is one question that has never gone away: what happened to the little girl...
Irish holidaymaker stranded in Spain after motorbike crash leaves family facing £13,000 repatriation bill
A holidaymaker from Ireland is stranded in a Spanish hospital after a motorbike crash left him with 11 broken ribs, a punctured lung membrane and...
Severe sunbed row on Greek beach ends in devastating tragedy
A relaxing Sunday morning by the sea turned into a horrific nightmare for beachgoers at one of Athens' busiest resorts, after a minor disagreement spiralled...
Italy moves to limit foreign pupils in classrooms, will Spain follow?
If you have children at school in Spain, you may soon find yourself watching what happens in Italy rather closely, particularly if your local classroom...
Would you let AI design your next tattoo? Europe’s artists reveal what’s really happening in the studio
Tattoo studios across Europe have hired a new creative partner, and it isn't an artist with a sketchbook. A fresh tool has found its way into...
Lidl puts cabless, driverless lorry on German roads as Spain watches
If you shop at Lidl in Spain, there is a good chance you have never given much thought to how the products on those shelves...
2027 Eurovision dilemma for Spain after Ireland boycotts. Should the competition be scrapped altogether?
Will Spain face another Eurovision dilemma after Ireland confirmed it will miss the contest for a second consecutive year, raising wider questions about the future...
Fake accountant cruelly tricks Greek pensioner out of €400,000 saying “a satellite is watching”
An elderly woman did exactly as she was told: she packed €400,000 in cash and jewellery into a bag and left it outside her front...