European News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:10:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png European News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Holiday chaos warning as Aer Lingus slashes summer 2026 flights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/holiday-chaos-warning-as-aer-lingus-slashes-summer-2026-flights/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/holiday-chaos-warning-as-aer-lingus-slashes-summer-2026-flights/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:28:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566923 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 adjustments involve the removal and rescheduling of a number of flights across the season rather than a single fixed date of disruption. The airline has indicated that the changes form part of planned schedule management for the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/holiday-chaos-warning-as-aer-lingus-slashes-summer-2026-flights/feed/ 0 Sweden records one of Europe’s lowest smoking rates amid policy debate https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/sweden-records-one-of-europes-lowest-smoking-rates-amid-policy-debate/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/sweden-records-one-of-europes-lowest-smoking-rates-amid-policy-debate/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:13:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566918 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 adult population. This threshold is widely used by public health researchers to define a “smoke-free” society. The decline has taken place over several decades and is attributed to a combination of high taxation on cigarettes, public health campaigns…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/sweden-records-one-of-europes-lowest-smoking-rates-amid-policy-debate/feed/ 0 Spain’s place in global politeness and manners ranking raises eyebrows https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:27:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566911 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 gathered responses from nearly 5,000 people across 26 countries. Participants were asked to evaluate how polite they perceived people from different nations to be, based on general behaviour such as respect…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/feed/ 0 DHL worker nabs teddy bear smuggling surprising stuffing https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/dhl-worker-nabs-teddy-bear-smuggling-surprising-stuffing/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/dhl-worker-nabs-teddy-bear-smuggling-surprising-stuffing/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:41:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566900 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 about one of the parcels passing along the conveyor belt recently. Quick thinking by a postal employee led to an immediate call to police in the Westelijke Mijnstreek area. Officers arrived at the facility and examined a light brown…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/dhl-worker-nabs-teddy-bear-smuggling-surprising-stuffing/feed/ 0 Digital Euro by 2028? Why Sweden is defending cash while Spain pushes for digital-only https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/digital-euro-by-2028-why-sweden-is-defending-cash-while-spain-pushes-for-digital-only/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/digital-euro-by-2028-why-sweden-is-defending-cash-while-spain-pushes-for-digital-only/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:31:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566897 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 necessity for “financial sovereignty.” However, this push contrasts sharply with Sweden, where authorities are now mandating physical cash reserves as a defense against 2026’s rising geopolitical cyber-risks. For residents in Spain, the shift is already hitting…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/digital-euro-by-2028-why-sweden-is-defending-cash-while-spain-pushes-for-digital-only/feed/ 0 Spain’s Prime Minister declares “the end of the right” at Barcelona political summit https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-prime-minister-declares-the-end-of-the-right-at-barcelona-political-summit/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-prime-minister-declares-the-end-of-the-right-at-barcelona-political-summit/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:49:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566887 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 discuss shared approaches to economic policy, social protection and wider governance challenges. The event, known as the Global Progressive Mobilisation, took place at a time of ongoing political debate across…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-prime-minister-declares-the-end-of-the-right-at-barcelona-political-summit/feed/ 2 Austria investigates suspected extortion after baby food recall and rat poison fears https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/austria-investigates-suspected-extortion-after-baby-food-recall-and-rat-poison-fears/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/austria-investigates-suspected-extortion-after-baby-food-recall-and-rat-poison-fears/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:33:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566885 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 action was taken after concerns were raised that some jars of baby food may have been interfered with before reaching consumers. The alert has led to a precautionary recall while investigations are carried out by food safety authorities and police.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/austria-investigates-suspected-extortion-after-baby-food-recall-and-rat-poison-fears/feed/ 0 Italian authorities investigate mass poisoning after 10 wolves found dead https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/italian-authorities-investigate-mass-poisoning-after-10-wolves-found-dead/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/italian-authorities-investigate-mass-poisoning-after-10-wolves-found-dead/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:22:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566883 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 case is centred on the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, one of Italy’s best known protected natural areas and an important habitat for wolves, bears and other wildlife. According to reports published on April 18…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/italian-authorities-investigate-mass-poisoning-after-10-wolves-found-dead/feed/ 0 Gibraltar to install facial recognition cameras ahead of Schengen border changes https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/gibraltar-to-install-facial-recognition-cameras-ahead-of-schengen-border-changes/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/gibraltar-to-install-facial-recognition-cameras-ahead-of-schengen-border-changes/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:46:54 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566879 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 agreed UK-EU Gibraltar framework and Gibraltar’s planned participation in the Schengen area. The measures were confirmed in an official statement issued by HM Government of Gibraltar on April 16.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/gibraltar-to-install-facial-recognition-cameras-ahead-of-schengen-border-changes/feed/ 0 Brussels issues urgent update after fears flights to Spain could be cancelled over fuel shortage https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/brussels-issues-urgent-update-after-fears-flights-to-spain-could-be-cancelled-over-fuel-shortage/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/brussels-issues-urgent-update-after-fears-flights-to-spain-could-be-cancelled-over-fuel-shortage/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:49:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566853 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. Brussels has now moved to calm those fears, saying there is no immediate risk of widespread cancellations caused by a lack of aviation fuel. The European Commission says it is monitoring the situation closely, but for now passengers are…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/brussels-issues-urgent-update-after-fears-flights-to-spain-could-be-cancelled-over-fuel-shortage/feed/ 0 New EU phone rules could change the way you buy your next mobile https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/new-eu-phone-rules-could-change-the-way-you-buy-your-next-mobile/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/new-eu-phone-rules-could-change-the-way-you-buy-your-next-mobile/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:47:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566813 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 European Union will have to meet new rules designed to make them last longer, work better over time and become easier to repair. One of the biggest changes is the battery. In many cases, it will need to be replaceable, a move that could end the frustration of owning an…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/new-eu-phone-rules-could-change-the-way-you-buy-your-next-mobile/feed/ 0 Striking gold: man finds €30,000 gold bar in second-hand safe https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/striking-gold-man-finds-e30000-gold-bar-in-second-hand-safe/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/striking-gold-man-finds-e30000-gold-bar-in-second-hand-safe/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:20:29 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566779 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 a used-safe, bought online for just €15. That’s exactly what happened to a man in Germany, who quite literally struck gold when he opened his second-hand safe to find a bar of gold tucked safety inside a secret compartment.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/striking-gold-man-finds-e30000-gold-bar-in-second-hand-safe/feed/ 0 Armed robbers take 25 hostages at Naples bank then vanish underground https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/armed-robbers-take-25-hostages-at-naples-bank-then-vanish-underground/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/armed-robbers-take-25-hostages-at-naples-bank-then-vanish-underground/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566737 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. The robbery took place at a branch of Crédit Agricole in the Arenella district, near Piazza Medaglie d’Oro. According to Italian media reports, the men entered the bank at about 11:30am and took control of the building while staff and…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/armed-robbers-take-25-hostages-at-naples-bank-then-vanish-underground/feed/ 0 Europe has just six weeks of jet fuel left, IEA warns as flight cancellations loom https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/europe-has-just-six-weeks-of-jet-duel-left-iea-warns-as-flight-cancellations-loom/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/europe-has-just-six-weeks-of-jet-duel-left-iea-warns-as-flight-cancellations-loom/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:41:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566730 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 International Energy Agency (IEA), raising concern over air travel, fuel prices and wider economic pressure. Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, said Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of aviation fuel left and warned that flight cancellations…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/europe-has-just-six-weeks-of-jet-duel-left-iea-warns-as-flight-cancellations-loom/feed/ 0 One compulsory “home-working day” per week to deal with Iran conflict fuel shortages on the cards https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/one-compulsory-home-working-day-per-week-to-deal-with-iran-conflict-fuel-shortages-on-the-cards/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/one-compulsory-home-working-day-per-week-to-deal-with-iran-conflict-fuel-shortages-on-the-cards/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:09:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566710 Brussels has floated fresh ideas that might quietly reshape daily commutes across Europe, at least for the duration of the current energy strains linked to the Iran conflict. Spanish newspaper El País gained access to an internal draft from the European Commission detailing these suggestions, with the full package expected to reach EU leaders next week. Workers in Spain and other EU member…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/one-compulsory-home-working-day-per-week-to-deal-with-iran-conflict-fuel-shortages-on-the-cards/feed/ 0 Could robots solve Europe’s growing wild boar problem? Warsaw experiment goes viral https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/could-robots-solve-europes-growing-wild-boar-problem-warsaw-experiment-goes-viral/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/could-robots-solve-europes-growing-wild-boar-problem-warsaw-experiment-goes-viral/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:03:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566664 Poland has come up with a novel way to get rid of packs of roaming wild boars from busy towns and cities, and it is both terrifying and hilarious to watch at the same time. Footage of a humanoid robot chasing a group of wild boars across a Warsaw car park has mesmerised audiences worldwide. Shared widely on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, the clips show the machine named Edward…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/could-robots-solve-europes-growing-wild-boar-problem-warsaw-experiment-goes-viral/feed/ 1 Queen Mary breaks silence on father’s death with heartfelt tribute: ‘My heart is heavy’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/queen-mary-breaks-silence-on-fathers-death-with-heartfelt-tribute-my-heart-is-heavy/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/queen-mary-breaks-silence-on-fathers-death-with-heartfelt-tribute-my-heart-is-heavy/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:26:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566649 Denmark’s Queen Mary has spoken out following the death of her father, revealing new details about his final years in a rare and deeply personal message. The Australian-born royal confirmed that John Donaldson died on April 11 in Hobart, Tasmania, aged 84, after what the Danish royal household described as a prolonged period of declining health. While no specific cause of death has been…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/queen-mary-breaks-silence-on-fathers-death-with-heartfelt-tribute-my-heart-is-heavy/feed/ 0 Woman’s warning after weight-loss injections led to surgery and unexpected side effects https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/womans-warning-after-weight-loss-injections-led-to-surgery-and-unexpected-side-effects/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/womans-warning-after-weight-loss-injections-led-to-surgery-and-unexpected-side-effects/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:40:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566627 A woman from Northern Ireland has spoken publicly about serious health complications she experienced after using weight-loss injections, warning others to carefully consider the risks before starting similar treatments. Sarah-Jayne Crawford, 32, from Co Antrim, began taking Wegovy in August 2024 after reaching 19st 9lb. The mum-of-one said she had struggled with her weight for years and decided…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/womans-warning-after-weight-loss-injections-led-to-surgery-and-unexpected-side-effects/feed/ 0 Paid leave for sick pets: Italy’s precedent that could open up leave rights to care for animals https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/paid-leave-for-sick-pets-italys-precedent-that-could-open-up-leave-rights-to-care-for-animals/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/paid-leave-for-sick-pets-italys-precedent-that-could-open-up-leave-rights-to-care-for-animals/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566597 In Europe today, pets are generally viewed as another integral member of a multi-species family in society, and this recognition is behind more and more changes in workplace policies to do with animals across the continent. Italian judges have recently ruled in favour of an employee during a 2017 case in Rome after she missed shifts to nurse her ill dog. The judges decided that neglecting the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/15/paid-leave-for-sick-pets-italys-precedent-that-could-open-up-leave-rights-to-care-for-animals/feed/ 0 Germans could face wage cuts for taking sick days under new proposals https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/germans-could-face-wage-cuts-for-taking-sick-days-under-new-proposals/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/germans-could-face-wage-cuts-for-taking-sick-days-under-new-proposals/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:42:24 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566579 German workers could face having wages reduced for taking sick days under proposals being discussed by political leaders and business groups, according to reports in the German and international press. No national law has been passed, and no formal legislation has yet been introduced, but the debate has focused on whether current rules are too costly for employers and the wider economy.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/germans-could-face-wage-cuts-for-taking-sick-days-under-new-proposals/feed/ 0 Chios ‘Rocket War’ lights up Vrontados as Easter tradition continues in Greece https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/chios-rocket-war-lights-up-vrontados-as-easter-tradition-continues-in-greece/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/chios-rocket-war-lights-up-vrontados-as-easter-tradition-continues-in-greece/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:56:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566553 Thousands of homemade rockets lit up the night sky over Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios during the annual ‘Rocket War’ (Rouketopolemos), a long-running Orthodox Easter tradition staged between two rival parish churches. Local reporting says the event went ahead after several days of uncertainty and public debate about whether it would take place. Organised firing was carried out from pre…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/chios-rocket-war-lights-up-vrontados-as-easter-tradition-continues-in-greece/feed/ 0 UK easyJet passengers faint & vomit in Milan airport with EES chaos as flight departs without them https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/uk-easyjet-passengers-faint-vomit-in-milan-airport-with-ees-chaos-as-flight-departs-without-them/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/uk-easyjet-passengers-faint-vomit-in-milan-airport-with-ees-chaos-as-flight-departs-without-them/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:26:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566398 Holidaymakers went through nightmare scenes at Milan Linate airport when lengthy queues caused by new EU border rules left around 100 people stranded on Sunday, April 12. Passengers reported vomiting and nearly passing out in sweltering conditions while waiting up to three hours for passport control. Only about 30 travellers boarded the easyJet flight to Manchester, with the rest discovering too…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/uk-easyjet-passengers-faint-vomit-in-milan-airport-with-ees-chaos-as-flight-departs-without-them/feed/ 5 Forget the plane: new night train from Brussels to Milan launches this September https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/forget-the-plane-new-night-train-from-brussels-to-milan-launches-this-september/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/forget-the-plane-new-night-train-from-brussels-to-milan-launches-this-september/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566358 A new overnight train linking Brussels and Milan will start running on September 9, 2026, giving travellers a very different option from the usual short flight. Instead of rushing through airports, passengers can leave in the evening, sleep on board and wake up as the train crosses the Alps. For many, that alone is enough to make it worth considering. The service, operated by European Sleeper…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/forget-the-plane-new-night-train-from-brussels-to-milan-launches-this-september/feed/ 0 Lufthansa strike set to hit flights across Germany this week : What passengers need to know now https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/lufthansa-strike-set-to-hit-flights-across-germany-this-week-what-passengers-need-to-know-now/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/lufthansa-strike-set-to-hit-flights-across-germany-this-week-what-passengers-need-to-know-now/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:03:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566350 Passengers travelling to or from Germany this week could face major disruption, as pilots at Lufthansa and its subsidiaries prepare for a new two day strike. The walkout, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 14, is expected to affect flights operated by Lufthansa, CityLine, Eurowings and Lufthansa Cargo, with thousands of travellers likely to see delays or cancellations. The strike has been…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/lufthansa-strike-set-to-hit-flights-across-germany-this-week-what-passengers-need-to-know-now/feed/ 0 Senior pilot takes last flight on Boeing 757 on hair-raising low flyby over mum’s house https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/senior-pilot-takes-last-flight-on-boeing-757-on-hair-raising-low-flyby-over-mums-house/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/senior-pilot-takes-last-flight-on-boeing-757-on-hair-raising-low-flyby-over-mums-house/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:45:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566298 Icelandair has reported one of their own pilots to the police after he flew a Boeing 757 at an unusually low altitude over a residential area during his final scheduled flight before retiring. Residents on the island of Vestmannaeyjar described houses shaking violently as the aircraft passed overhead on approach to Reykjavik. Flight FI-521 originated from Frankfurt and carried passengers unaware…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/senior-pilot-takes-last-flight-on-boeing-757-on-hair-raising-low-flyby-over-mums-house/feed/ 1 Ryanair and easyJet warn passengers: Delays could hit EU airports from May 4 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/ryanair-and-easyjet-warn-passengers-delays-could-hit-eu-airports-from-may-4/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/ryanair-and-easyjet-warn-passengers-delays-could-hit-eu-airports-from-may-4/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:13:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566297 Low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet have cautioned that European airports could be facing systemic fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, leading to delays for travellers. Industry experts estimate that shortages and delays could be imminent as early as next month if the situation involving the strait does not change. To be specific, airports across Europe could be feeling…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/ryanair-and-easyjet-warn-passengers-delays-could-hit-eu-airports-from-may-4/feed/ 0 Nine-year-old boy rescued in France after being found in parked van since 2024 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/nine-year-old-boy-rescued-in-france-after-being-found-in-parked-van-since-2024/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/nine-year-old-boy-rescued-in-france-after-being-found-in-parked-van-since-2024/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:56:24 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566292 A nine-year-old boy has been rescued in eastern France after police discovered he had been living inside a van for more than a year, according to French authorities and international news agencies reporting on the case. The child was found in the Alsace region after a neighbour raised concerns. The alert prompted police to investigate a parked vehicle where they discovered the boy inside in a…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/nine-year-old-boy-rescued-in-france-after-being-found-in-parked-van-since-2024/feed/ 0 EU records 27,000 refusals of entry under new border system in early rollout https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/eu-records-27000-refusals-of-entry-under-new-border-system-in-early-rollout/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/eu-records-27000-refusals-of-entry-under-new-border-system-in-early-rollout/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:16:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566286 The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) has recorded more than 27,000 refusals of entry at external Schengen borders during its early rollout phase, according to figures attributed to the European Commission and reported through aggregated operational data shared with member states. The refusals were recorded across multiple participating countries, including Spain, France, Italy, Germany…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/eu-records-27000-refusals-of-entry-under-new-border-system-in-early-rollout/feed/ 2 Only 300g of meat per week: Why the Netherlands is enforcing strict new food limits in 2026 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/only-300g-of-meat-per-week-the-netherlands-is-slashing-national-diet-rules-in-2026/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/11/only-300g-of-meat-per-week-the-netherlands-is-slashing-national-diet-rules-in-2026/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:16:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566262 The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has officially slashed the recommended weekly meat intake to 300 grams, a 40% reduction, as part of the new 2026 “Wheel of Five” guidelines released this April. For the first time, Dutch authorities are capping red meat at just 100 grams per week and halving the daily cheese allowance to 20 grams. This update prioritizes “planetary health…

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