News from Spain – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:24:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png News from Spain – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 New poll reveals strong majority in Spain against migrant legalisation plan https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/new-poll-reveals-strong-majority-in-spain-against-migrant-legalisation-plan/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/new-poll-reveals-strong-majority-in-spain-against-migrant-legalisation-plan/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 14:14:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570405 A majority of Spaniards oppose the Government’s proposed regularisation of irregular migrants, according to a SocioMétrica survey for El Español. The poll found that 66.7% of respondents were against the measure, which would grant legal residence to people currently living in Spain without valid documentation. A further 32.6% said they supported the proposal, while a small proportion did not…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/new-poll-reveals-strong-majority-in-spain-against-migrant-legalisation-plan/feed/ 0 Spanish TV hosts left stunned by ‘most sunburnt men in Ireland’ comedy sketch after mistaking it for real news https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-tv-hosts-left-stunned-by-most-sunburnt-men-in-ireland-comedy-sketch-after-mistaking-it-for-real-news/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-tv-hosts-left-stunned-by-most-sunburnt-men-in-ireland-comedy-sketch-after-mistaking-it-for-real-news/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 13:57:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570406 A recent sketch from ComedyJOE, an entertainment section of the JOE Irish news outlet, has recently gone viral for an amusing reason: a Spanish morning talk show mistook the sketch for being real. The sketch, which was titled “Are these the most sunburnt men in Ireland?” and posted on Tuesday, May 26, features various men, JOE stars Ross McCarney, Ryan Carrick and Dan Casey…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-tv-hosts-left-stunned-by-most-sunburnt-men-in-ireland-comedy-sketch-after-mistaking-it-for-real-news/feed/ 0 Spanish supermarket giant fined €30,000 over labelling that ‘misled shoppers’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-supermarket-giant-fined-e30000-over-labelling-that-misled-shoppers/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-supermarket-giant-fined-e30000-over-labelling-that-misled-shoppers/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 12:37:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570395 Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined Mercadona €30,000 after concluding that the labelling and presentation of one of its private-label food products could mislead shoppers about its ingredients. The sanction relates to the supermarket chain’s “tortillas de avena 51%”, an ”oat” wrap-style bread product sold under Mercadona’s Hacendado range. The investigation began following a…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spanish-supermarket-giant-fined-e30000-over-labelling-that-misled-shoppers/feed/ 0 Why Spain fined a travel giant €14m over privacy https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/why-spain-fined-a-travel-giant-e14m-over-privacy/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/why-spain-fined-a-travel-giant-e14m-over-privacy/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 09:40:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570388 Spain’s data protection watchdog has handed travel technology giant Amadeus a €14.4 million fine after ruling that a pilot project used traveller booking data to build customer profiles without a sufficient legal basis and without properly informing those affected. The penalty was imposed by Spain’s data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/why-spain-fined-a-travel-giant-e14m-over-privacy/feed/ 0 Spain weather forecast: Record warm Mediterranean & Heat Dome bring midsummer feel for June’s arrival https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spain-weather-forecast-record-warm-mediterranean-heat-dome-bring-midsummer-feel-for-junes-arrival/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spain-weather-forecast-record-warm-mediterranean-heat-dome-bring-midsummer-feel-for-junes-arrival/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 07:57:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570370 High pressure associated with the current heat dome continues to dominate conditions across the Mediterranean coastal belt in Spain for the weekend ahead. Coastal Spain from the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca and Mallorca will experience continued midsummer-like warmth, according to AEMET, the state meteorological service. Abnormally high sea surface temperatures are set to add even more…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spain-weather-forecast-record-warm-mediterranean-heat-dome-bring-midsummer-feel-for-junes-arrival/feed/ 0 British man, 37, dies after fight in Tenerife nightlife strip https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/british-man-37-dies-after-fight-in-tenerife-nightlife-strip/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/british-man-37-dies-after-fight-in-tenerife-nightlife-strip/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 21:45:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570353 A 37-year-old British man has died following a violent altercation in the Las Verónicas nightlife area of Playa de las Américas, in southern Tenerife. The incident occurred during the early hours of Thursday in one of the island’s busiest entertainment districts, an area known for its concentration of bars, clubs and late-night venues that attract large numbers of international visitors…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/british-man-37-dies-after-fight-in-tenerife-nightlife-strip/feed/ 0 Sánchez hit by new political storm as brother goes to court over public role allegations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/sanchez-hit-by-new-political-storm-as-brother-goes-to-court-over-public-role-allegations/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/sanchez-hit-by-new-political-storm-as-brother-goes-to-court-over-public-role-allegations/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 19:17:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570347 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting political pressure after his brother appeared in court today as part of an expanding series of investigations involving figures linked to the ruling PSOE Socialist party. David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón appeared before a court in Badajoz on Thursday over allegations connected to his appointment to a publicly funded cultural role in Extremadura.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/sanchez-hit-by-new-political-storm-as-brother-goes-to-court-over-public-role-allegations/feed/ 3 Why are people in Spain suddenly calling the government “the mafia”? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/why-are-people-in-spain-suddenly-calling-the-government-the-mafia/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/why-are-people-in-spain-suddenly-calling-the-government-the-mafia/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 09:53:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570271 Opinion Spend a few minutes scrolling through Spanish social media right now and one phrase keeps appearing over and over again. “Mafia state.” It is under videos about Pedro Sánchez. Under corruption headlines. Across Instagram reels, TikTok clips and political debates on Facebook and X, people are using language that until recently would have sounded extreme in modern Spain.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/why-are-people-in-spain-suddenly-calling-the-government-the-mafia/feed/ 7 Pope Leo XIV welcomes Pedro Sánchez to Vatican ahead of Spain visit https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-pedro-sanchez-to-vatican-ahead-of-spain-visit/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-pedro-sanchez-to-vatican-ahead-of-spain-visit/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 07:51:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570263 Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to the Vatican for high-level talks ahead of the Pontiff’s upcoming visit to Spain, with migration, global conflicts and social issues dominating discussions. The meeting took place at the Apostolic Palace on Tuesday May 27 and marked one of the most significant diplomatic encounters between the Vatican and the Spanish government…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-pedro-sanchez-to-vatican-ahead-of-spain-visit/feed/ 0 Malaga neighbours expose fraudulent empadronamiento documents in their properties. https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/malaga-neighbours-expose-fraudulent-empadronamiento-documents-in-their-properties/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/malaga-neighbours-expose-fraudulent-empadronamiento-documents-in-their-properties/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 07:34:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570262 Residents in Malaga city have reported multiple cases of false padrón registrations at their homes. Six families in one block of flats received fake documents linked to fictional rental contracts and landlord authorisations. The padrón is a document everyone living permanently in Spain must have to demonstrate where they live. Concerns have been raised about widespread false empadronamientos…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/malaga-neighbours-expose-fraudulent-empadronamiento-documents-in-their-properties/feed/ 0 Brits are paying double for beer at home compared to Benidorm. New 2026 data reveals https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/brits-are-paying-double-for-beer-at-home-compared-to-benidorm-new-2026-data-reveals/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/brits-are-paying-double-for-beer-at-home-compared-to-benidorm-new-2026-data-reveals/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 06:58:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570258 With UK pints now averaging £5.50 and Benidorm’s bars still serving cold ones for under €2.50, the Costa Blanca’s favourite resort is still one of Europe’s best value drinking destinations. But for how long? For decades, Benidorm has been Britain’s favourite bolt hole. Two weeks of guaranteed sunshine, a full English on every corner and, most importantly, a cold beer at a price that would make…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/brits-are-paying-double-for-beer-at-home-compared-to-benidorm-new-2026-data-reveals/feed/ 1 Renfe launches ultra cheap summer train tickets across Spain with fares starting from €7 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/renfe-launches-ultra-cheap-summer-train-tickets-across-spain-with-fares-starting-from-e7/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/renfe-launches-ultra-cheap-summer-train-tickets-across-spain-with-fares-starting-from-e7/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 21:40:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570255 For a lot of people in Spain, booking summer travel has started feeling painful again. Flights become expensive surprisingly fast, petrol prices keep fluctuating and once hotels, tolls and luggage are added, even a simple domestic trip can suddenly cost far more than expected. That is exactly why Renfe’s new summer promotion is already attracting attention. The rail operator has launched a new…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/renfe-launches-ultra-cheap-summer-train-tickets-across-spain-with-fares-starting-from-e7/feed/ 0 Bank of Spain warns Bizum users about the payment mistake that is catching thousands of people out https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/banco-de-espana-warns-bizum-users-about-the-payment-mistake-that-is-catching-thousands-of-people-out/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/banco-de-espana-warns-bizum-users-about-the-payment-mistake-that-is-catching-thousands-of-people-out/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 20:56:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570207 For millions of people in Spain, Bizum has become almost automatic. People use it without thinking anymore : Dinner with friends, shared taxis, birthday collections, second hand sales and even paying somebody back for coffee. The app became so normal, so quickly, that many users now trust it almost instinctively. And that is exactly why the Bank of Spain is warning people to slow down.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/banco-de-espana-warns-bizum-users-about-the-payment-mistake-that-is-catching-thousands-of-people-out/feed/ 0 Jerez Airport strengthens UK links as major airline changes reshape southern Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/jerez-airport-strengthens-uk-links-as-major-airline-changes-reshape-southern-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/jerez-airport-strengthens-uk-links-as-major-airline-changes-reshape-southern-spain/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:54 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570250 Jerez Airport is experiencing a renewed phase of international growth, driven by expanding UK routes operated by Jet2 and Jet2holidays, following a broader reshaping of the airport’s low-cost carrier landscape. The renewed focus on British connectivity comes after Ryanair withdrew its operations from Jerez in 2025, a decision linked to disputes over airport fees and incentive structures set by…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/jerez-airport-strengthens-uk-links-as-major-airline-changes-reshape-southern-spain/feed/ 0 Health warning issued for Spain holidaymakers as two illnesses skyrocket to record highs https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/health-warning-issued-for-spain-holidaymakers-as-two-illnesses-skyrocket-to-record-highs/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/health-warning-issued-for-spain-holidaymakers-as-two-illnesses-skyrocket-to-record-highs/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 16:11:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570244 According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), two illnesses have spiked across Europe in recent years, with the number of cases in Spain skyrocketing. Sexually transmitted infections gonorrhoea and syphilis have reached record high levels, with Spain experiencing the highest spike in cases. New data published by the ECDC shows that in 2024…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/health-warning-issued-for-spain-holidaymakers-as-two-illnesses-skyrocket-to-record-highs/feed/ 0 Spain rocked as judge exposes PSOE-linked covert network to disrupt corruption investigations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-rocked-as-judge-exposes-psoe-linked-covert-network-to-disrupt-corruption-investigations/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-rocked-as-judge-exposes-psoe-linked-covert-network-to-disrupt-corruption-investigations/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 15:32:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570217 A judge at Spain’s National Court has linked members of the ruling Socialist party, the PSOE, to an alleged covert network that reportedly received more than €170,000 in payments in an attempt to undermine corruption investigations affecting the party and the political circle of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. According to reports citing a judicial order issued by Judge Santiago Pedraz…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-rocked-as-judge-exposes-psoe-linked-covert-network-to-disrupt-corruption-investigations/feed/ 1 Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi in major gambling crackdown https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-blocks-polymarket-and-kalshi-in-major-gambling-crackdown/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-blocks-polymarket-and-kalshi-in-major-gambling-crackdown/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:01 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570208 Leading market prediction sites Polymarket and Kalshi have been blocked in Spain as the Ministry of Consumer Rights carries out an investigation on whether they are violating Spanish law by operating without a gambling licence. On Tuesday, May 26, the Ministry stated it had launched disciplinary proceedings against these two major platforms. Polymarket and Kalshi are both sites that allow…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-blocks-polymarket-and-kalshi-in-major-gambling-crackdown/feed/ 0 Santiago Airport reopens after month long closure with UK flights returning https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/santiago-airport-reopens-after-month-long-closure/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/santiago-airport-reopens-after-month-long-closure/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 10:19:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570183 After more than a month of disruption, Santiago de Compostela Airport in northern Spain has finally reopened, allowing UK flights to resume after weeks of cancellations and travel chaos for thousands of British passengers. The airport closed completely on April 23 for urgent runway resurfacing works carried out by Spanish airport operator Aena. During the 34 day shutdown…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/santiago-airport-reopens-after-month-long-closure/feed/ 0 AEMET warns violent dry storms could hit these parts of Spain within hours https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570181 A lot of people across Spain are looking outside right now and thinking the same thing : It feels like July arrived a month early. The heat has become intense surprisingly fast, terraces are already packed in many cities and temperatures in some areas are moving dangerously close to 40C even though summer has not officially started yet. But meteorologists are now warning that the real danger…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/feed/ 2 New Spanish law could let expat property owners vote in community meetings online https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/new-spanish-law-could-let-expat-property-owners-vote-in-community-meetings-online/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/new-spanish-law-could-let-expat-property-owners-vote-in-community-meetings-online/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 09:13:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570176 Expats owning property in Spain could soon escape one of the biggest headaches of owning a home here thanks to proposed online ‘junta de vecinos’ rules. Holiday home owners and non-resident British buyers would gain the ability to attend compulsory neighbourhood community meetings remotely, casting votes on community fees, renovations, pool upgrades and rule changes without flying in from another…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/new-spanish-law-could-let-expat-property-owners-vote-in-community-meetings-online/feed/ 0 Spain named Europe’s best country for LGBTQ+ rights in major new ranking https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-named-europes-best-country-for-lgbtq-rights-in-major-new-ranking/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-named-europes-best-country-for-lgbtq-rights-in-major-new-ranking/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 06:55:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570160 Spain has officially been named the best country in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights, topping a major international ranking and overtaking Malta after years of steady progress on equality laws and protections. The latest Rainbow Map from ILGA-Europe ranked 49 European countries based on laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people, including protections against discrimination, family rights…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/spain-named-europes-best-country-for-lgbtq-rights-in-major-new-ranking/feed/ 1 Bars and restaurants across Spain are rushing to avoid new €50,000 kitchen fines https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/bars-and-restaurants-across-spain-are-rushing-to-avoid-new-e50000-kitchen-fines/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/bars-and-restaurants-across-spain-are-rushing-to-avoid-new-e50000-kitchen-fines/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 21:25:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570151 With May coming to an end, many bar and restaurant owners across Spain are starting to worry about what comes next. Not because of tourists, staffing shortages or even electricity prices this time. What is worrying many businesses right now is the growing fear of inspections linked to new ventilation and smoke extraction rules that are due to become fully enforceable from June.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/bars-and-restaurants-across-spain-are-rushing-to-avoid-new-e50000-kitchen-fines/feed/ 0 A Dutch couple bought an abandoned village in Spain – and want strangers to come live there https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/a-dutch-couple-bought-an-abandoned-village-in-spain-and-want-strangers-to-come-live-there/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/a-dutch-couple-bought-an-abandoned-village-in-spain-and-want-strangers-to-come-live-there/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 21:07:24 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570154 A Dutch couple have acquired a largely abandoned village in northern Spain and are transforming it into a self-sufficient eco-community designed to attract residents from different countries. Maaike Geurts and Tibor Strausz purchased Bárcena de Bureba, in the province of Burgos, Castilla y León, for a reported price of around 339,000 to 350,000 euros. The village had been almost entirely deserted…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/a-dutch-couple-bought-an-abandoned-village-in-spain-and-want-strangers-to-come-live-there/feed/ 0 New law in Spain targets AI fake sexual images after growing fears over online abuse https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-law-in-spain-targets-ai-fake-sexual-images-after-growing-fears-over-online-abuse/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-law-in-spain-targets-ai-fake-sexual-images-after-growing-fears-over-online-abuse/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 17:15:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570147 Spain’s government has sent a new law to Congress aimed at banning fake sexual images created using artificial intelligence after growing concern that people could be exposed online abuse, harassment and the spread of manipulated content including those of women and children. The government says the measures are designed to protect individuals from having their images turned into explicit…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-law-in-spain-targets-ai-fake-sexual-images-after-growing-fears-over-online-abuse/feed/ 0 Spain supermarket sector grows but faces concern over consumer trust https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/spain-supermarket-sector-grows-but-faces-concern-over-consumer-trust/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/spain-supermarket-sector-grows-but-faces-concern-over-consumer-trust/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 16:31:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570134 The Spanish supermarket sector recorded further growth in employment, investment and store openings over the past year, according to a new industry report presented by ASEDAS and compiled by Retail Data. The analysis was released alongside comments from the association’s director general, Ignacio García Magarzo, who expressed concern about how consumers perceive price developments and the image of…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/spain-supermarket-sector-grows-but-faces-concern-over-consumer-trust/feed/ 0 Wife of Spain’s Prime Minister warned she will be brought by police if she misses court hearing https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/wife-of-spains-prime-minister-warned-she-will-be-brought-by-police-if-she-misses-court-hearing/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/wife-of-spains-prime-minister-warned-she-will-be-brought-by-police-if-she-misses-court-hearing/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 11:49:54 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570104 A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to appear in court on June 9 for a preliminary hearing linked to a possible jury trial. The hearing is part of ongoing judicial proceedings being handled by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in Madrid. The summons also extends to other individuals involved in the case, including Gómez’s adviser at the Prime Minister’s…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/wife-of-spains-prime-minister-warned-she-will-be-brought-by-police-if-she-misses-court-hearing/feed/ 2 British woman Wendy Iles vanishes in Spain after camper van theft on road trip home – updated https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/british-woman-wendy-iles-vanishes-in-spain-after-camper-van-theft-on-road-trip-home/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/british-woman-wendy-iles-vanishes-in-spain-after-camper-van-theft-on-road-trip-home/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 11:48:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570103 Wendy Iles, 68, from Wiltshire, UK, has disappeared while driving back from the Costa Blanca in Spain in her camper van accompanied by her dog, Bozie. Daughter Louise has posted multiple calls on social media seeking details on her mother’s whereabouts and asking the expat community if anyone has seen her. Louise says that Wendy last spoke to family around 9pm UK time on Sunday…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/british-woman-wendy-iles-vanishes-in-spain-after-camper-van-theft-on-road-trip-home/feed/ 0 New announcement from prime minister – what Spain’s €9bn plan means for households https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-announcement-from-prime-minister-what-spains-e9bn-plan-means-for-households/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-announcement-from-prime-minister-what-spains-e9bn-plan-means-for-households/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 09:46:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570069 Spain has unveiled a huge new €9 billion climate and social support plan aimed at helping residents cope with rising energy and transport costs as Europe moves towards greener living. The package, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is designed to protect households from the financial impact of new EU climate rules that could eventually make heating homes and driving petrol or diesel…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/26/new-announcement-from-prime-minister-what-spains-e9bn-plan-means-for-households/feed/ 2 Experts warn “medicanes” could soon become a regular weather phenomenon in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/experts-warn-medicanes-could-soon-become-a-regular-weather-phenomenon-in-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/experts-warn-medicanes-could-soon-become-a-regular-weather-phenomenon-in-spain/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 20:28:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570024 Meteorologists and climate researchers are warning that hurricane-like storms in the Mediterranean may become more common as sea temperatures continue to increase. The systems, known as “medicanes”, are Mediterranean cyclones that can develop some characteristics associated with tropical storms, including spiral cloud structures, heavy rainfall, strong winds and an eye-like centre. Experts stress…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/experts-warn-medicanes-could-soon-become-a-regular-weather-phenomenon-in-spain/feed/ 1 Hotel costs in Spain climb 7.5% ahead of summer travel season https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/hotel-costs-in-spain-climb-7-5-ahead-of-summer-travel-season/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/hotel-costs-in-spain-climb-7-5-ahead-of-summer-travel-season/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 17:01:08 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570001 Hotel and accommodation prices in Spain increased by 7.5% in April compared with the same month a year earlier, according to Eurostat data on the harmonised index of consumer prices for hotels and similar accommodation. The rise is around double the European Union average, which stood at roughly 3.6% over the same period. Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union…

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