Almeria
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Almeria is a city in Andalusia in Southern Spain, founded by Arabs in 955, and the capital of the province of the same name. Since the 1950s, when Andalusia was declared a Centre of National Tourist Interest, it has been popular with national and international holiday makers. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Almeria, covering Berja, Huercal-Overa, Laujar de Andarax and Lucainena de las Torres breaking news.
Buddhists rebuild after Los Gallardos wildfires devastate sanctuary
High up in the Bedar mountains is the Namkha Dzong Orgen Khando Ling Buddhist retreat, a spiritual oasis that was once surrounded by lush wildlife....
Midsupper Murder: one mystery, two victims and €400 raised
On Wednesday night, September 2, a murderer lurked in the shadows, claiming two lives in truly blood-thirsty fashion. The first, poisoned with a dose of...
Inbetweeners star Emily Atack to celebrate second wedding in Mojacar.
British actress Emily Atack tied the knot this summer, marrying scientist Dr Alistair Garner in an intimate ceremony on August 22. The pair exchanged vows...
Bones found in burnt car of British wildfire couple spark Guardia Civil complaint in Almería
A bone that looked like part of a human hip was still sitting on the passenger seat, months after Guardia Civil said the burnt-out car...
Vera hosts the most gruelling stage of La Vuelta 2026
Since it was announced that La Vuelta, the great Spanish cycling race, would be returning to Vera, anticipation has been steadily building. Finally, race day...
Autumn fundraiser raises money for Trex Anadalucia Sanctuary
Animal lovers, dog owners and families are invited to a special day of fun, friendship and fundraising when the popular annual Fun Dog Show returns...
Living fishtory: new marine sculptures tell Garrucha’s history
Travel to Pendle and see where witches were once tried and sentenced. Travel to Haworth and follow in the footsteps of the three literary greats...
Cabo de Gata cracks down as almost 100 camper vans fined for illegal beach parking
One vehicle wasn't simply parked in the wrong place, it had been turned into a makeshift campsite, and it is far from the only one...
Seven people trapped 50 metres above the ground at the Feria de Almería
Terror struck the Feria de Almería late Friday night, August 28, when seven people found themselves trapped on one of the fair's most daunting rides,...
Mojácar closes Fiestas de San Agustín with centuries-old horseback ribbon race
Silk ribbons stitched with a young woman's name, strung up for a galloping rider to spear with nothing more than a pencil, used to settle...
Almería wildfire stabilised after 22 hours as evacuated residents return home
Families who spent the night away from home in Las Tres Villas were finally able to return on Tuesday afternoon. The wildfire that forced them...
La Vuelta 2026 goes from sea to summit as it puts Vera and Calar Alto on the world stage
Cyclists will swap sea views for star-gazing as Spain's biggest race turns Vera's coastline into the start of one of its hardest climbs of the...
Stranded and too weak to fly: Garrucha dropped everything to save the grounded vulture
A bird usually seen soaring over Andalucía's mountains instead spent Wednesday night stumbling along a pavement in Garrucha, too weak and disorientated to fly. What...
From three foreign pupils to modern Mojácar: town honours teacher who saw it change
Beatriz Gómez Bonillo arrived in Mojácar in 1971 and later helped create the town’s music school and municipal band. Now the retired teacher and former...