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4.3 Earthquake shakes southern Spain Recently, a significant earth tremor struck off Spain’s southern coast with the effects felt in the province of Malaga. On the evening of Friday, March 15, a seismic event measuring… Read more... Slash your home’s stealthy electricity costs Many people are unaware of the unseen energy drainers in their homes that quietly increase electricity bills. Even when not in active use, numerous household appliances are secretly contributing to… Read more... Spanish prison lockdown due to protests Approximately 1,200 inmates in Catalonia find themselves directly impacted by a wave of protest actions undertaken by prison staff.  This situation unfolded on Saturday, March 16, leaving many prisoners confined… Read more... Bank of Spain predicts reprieve for shoppers Could the tide be turning for food prices? According to the Bank of Spain, a gentler increase is anticipated, providing welcome relief for households across the nation. On a backdrop… Read more... Tech glitch hits Sainsbury’s payments and deliveries An overnight software update has wreaked havoc on UK supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s In the early hours of Saturday, March 16, an error during a routine software upgrade severely impacted Sainsbury’s,… Read more... Bison reintroduction boosts Spanish wildlife The reintroduction of an iconic species into Spain hopes to turn back the clock on extinction. In a remarkable conservation effort, eighteen European bison have recently found a new home… Read more... St Patricks Day: 50,000 free pints of Guinness In a bold move to mark this year’s St Patrick’s Day, Guinness has launched an innovative initiative and also renamed a famous Dublin pub On St Patrick’s Day 2024, the… Read more... Scent thieves sniffed out in Malaga Thieves targeted 10 outlets in Malaga, all belonging to the same perfume chain. On Saturday, March 16, the Guardia Civil revealed that they recently apprehended five individuals involved in a… Read more... Thousands of starfish wash up on beach in Margate Marine life like starfish are vulnerable to wash-ups at this time of year, particularly following spells of adverse weather. Starfish were discovered between Margate Winter Gardens and the lido at… Read more... Granada town: Dream jobs with stunning views Have you ever dreamt of working in a picturesque town? Salobreña, a jewel on the Costa Tropical of Granada, may have the perfect opportunity for you. This charming municipality, known… Read more... Torrevieja salt lake train tours Spanning an expansive 3,700 hectares, the tour offers a glimpse into the exotic Mediterranean ecosystem, punctuated by opportunities to ascend salt mountains resembling office blocks in height. The salt lakes… Read more... 5 Hiking trails in Alicante to welcome spring The Costa Blanca is very popular for Alicante’s countless beaches along its more than 200 km of coastline. However, it is also known for its mountain ranges. In particular, it… Read more... News Snippets from the European Press Germany:  Less red tape Germany’s government will cut down on bureaucracy after the Cabinet agreed to a new law that would digitise paperwork and bring savings of €625 million in… Read more... The Dutch Prime Minister will not be far-right The PVV (Party for Freedom) leader, Geert Wilders, withdrew from the Dutch Prime Minister bid, declaring it “unfair” and “undemocratic”. Despite winning 37 seats in the 150-sea lower house in… Read more... Cartagena cooks up MasterChef magic IN a first-time move, MasterChef, the renowned culinary talent show, has chosen Cartagena as the backdrop for one of its outdoor challenges in the upcoming 12th season. Read more... Is AI a Good Investment? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in corporate boardrooms and financial circles, with 36 per cent of recent financial experts’ quarterly calls featuring discussions about AI. As newspapers… Read more... Truffle war looms in Italy’s Piedmont Piedmont is famous for white Alba truffles and wine but conflict is on the horizon between their respective producers. Climate change and increasingly high summer temperatures are forcing winemakers in… Read more... Racism raises its head in Paris Olympics The French authorities are investigating alleged racist slurs against pop star Aya Nakamura. The 28-year-old French-Malian superstar, whose hit Djadja has been viewed almost one billion times on YouTube, is… Read more... Unsubscribe   |   Manage your subscription   |   View online Euro Weekly News Media Group © 2023 EWN Media. No part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from the publishers. All rights reserved.