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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.
Holiday chaos warning as Aer Lingus slashes summer 2026 flights
Aer Lingus has announced cancellations and timetable changes as part of its summer 2026 flight programme, affecting services between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The...
Sweden records one of Europe’s lowest smoking rates amid policy debate
Sweden has reached one of the lowest smoking rates in Europe, with recent estimates placing daily cigarette use at around or below 5% of the...
Spain’s place in global politeness and manners ranking raises eyebrows
A new international survey has examined how people perceive politeness across a range of countries, drawing on responses from thousands of participants worldwide. The survey...
DHL worker nabs teddy bear smuggling surprising stuffing
An unusual smuggling attempt has been uncovered in the Netherlands. Workers at a DHL sorting centre in Beek near Maastricht Aachen Airport noticed something odd...
Digital Euro by 2028? Why Sweden is defending cash while Spain pushes for digital-only
In a letter sent in March 2026, Pedro Sánchez urged the European Council to accelerate the digital euro launch to 2028, framing it as a...
Spain’s Prime Minister declares “the end of the right” at Barcelona political summit
A progressive political summit held in Barcelona this Saturday, April 19, brought together political leaders, policymakers and representatives from Spain and several other countries to...
Austria investigates suspected extortion after baby food recall and rat poison fears
Austria has ordered the withdrawal of certain baby food products from sale after a food safety alert linked to a suspected case of tampering. The...
Italian authorities investigate mass poisoning after 10 wolves found dead
Italian authorities are seeking those responsible for a suspected mass poisoning that has killed at least 10 wolves in central Italy over recent days. The...
Gibraltar to install facial recognition cameras ahead of Schengen border changes
Gibraltar has announced a major expansion of its public security camera network, including facial recognition technology, as preparations continue for border arrangements linked to the...
Brussels issues urgent update after fears flights to Spain could be cancelled over fuel shortage
Anyone flying to Spain or elsewhere in Europe in the coming weeks may have seen worrying headlines about possible flight cancellations linked to fuel shortages....
New EU phone rules could change the way you buy your next mobile
Anyone planning to buy a new smartphone in the next few years may want to know this now. From 2027, mobile phones sold across the...
Striking gold: man finds €30,000 gold bar in second-hand safe
There's nothing quite as good as finding a long-forgotten fiver in your jean pocket. Except maybe finding a gold-bar bar worth more than €30,000 in...
Armed robbers take 25 hostages at Naples bank then vanish underground
Three armed robbers held hostages inside a bank in Naples before escaping through an underground tunnel, prompting a major police operation in the Italian city....
Europe has just six weeks of jet fuel left, IEA warns as flight cancellations loom
Europe may have only around six weeks of jet fuel remaining if disruption through the Strait of Hormuz continues, according to the head of the...