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Spain’s supermarkets battle against regulations Can Spanish supermarkets continue to bear the weight of escalating rules and regulations? This question comes to the fore as industry leaders voice their concerns over what they describe as… Read more... Drivers: Understanding Guardia Civil’s flag signals From time to time, drivers in Spain may encounter a Guardia Civil traffic officer signalling with coloured flags. Although the practice is quite rare, it is still one of the… Read more... The Spanish outlets where TV’s sell for €20 One factory outlet is making waves among Spanish bargain hunters. Who can resist a bargain? On a typical Wednesday morning in Parla, Madrid, at least 30 individuals eagerly queue outside… Read more... Malaga airport plans 20 million passengers this summer Record figures again at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport: airlines have offered 20 million seats in almost 110,000 flights for this summer, which represents an increase of 11 per cent compared… Read more... Why is Finland the world’s happiest nation? While Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, the world’s media contemplates the reasons why. The announcement, marking a remarkable streak of… Read more... Spanish floating energy park off Scottish coast The world’s first floating tidal energy park will be pioneered by a Spanish company in Scotland. Magallanes Renovables, a pioneering company based in Pontevedra, Galicia, has obtained permission from the… Read more... Denia´s glory 2024 From March 17 until March 19, Denia hosted one the most vibrant celebrations of The Fallas in the Valencian Community. The streets, crowded with local families, national tourists and visitors… Read more... Valencia gang targeted elderly in crime spree A gang that committed over 100 crimes against senior citizens in Valencia has been arrested. In a recent crackdown named Operation MAVIPA,’ the Guardia Civil in Valencia apprehended five individuals… Read more... See-through suitcases filled with water Transparent luggage filled with water rolling down the baggage reclaim belt at Faro Airport will raise awareness among arriving tourists to save water during their stay. The idea is part… Read more... 100% renewable beer, Heineken’s challenge A milestone of brewing beer in Spain solely with 100% renewable energy, thanks to the inauguration of the world’s largest solar thermal plant for industrial use in its category by… Read more... EU considers approving megatrucks The European Parliament has taken the first steps to approve the introduction across the European Union of huge lorries known as gigaliners or megatrucks. In the same way that we… Read more... Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Germany During the construction of an Intel plant in Germany, archaeologists unearthed two monumental barrows dating back 6,000 years near Eulenberg, close to Magdeburg. These excavations, conducted by the State Office… Read more... Foreign buyers boost Spain’s luxury property market The German firm Engels & Volkers has reported a significant uptick in sales to foreign buyers in 2023, marking a buoyant period for Spain’s luxury real estate sector. In 2023,… Read more... Irish PM Varadkar announces resignation After a shock announcement, Ireland is set for a change of leadership. In a significant political development, Leo Varadkar has announced his decision to resign as the Taoiseach and leader… Read more... Starbucks’ banana trees replaced by Zegna’s alpine forest It’s arrivederci to Starbuck’s much hated palms and banana trees in Milan’s Piazza Duomo. Operations to dismantle the tropical flowerbed designed by Starbucks in front of the cathedral began in… Read more... Revving Up: 1,000+ bikers set to storm Rincón de la Victoria OVER 1,000 bikers from 14 clubs in the province will take to the streets of Rincón de la Victoria. The Sports and Culture Councils of the Rincón de la Victoria… Read more... Speaking European – Antti Pekkarinen From  an early age, Antti Pekkarinen visited the Costa del Sol from his home in Finland as his parents owned a property here and he really enjoyed the atmosphere plus… Read more... Good Neighbour Awards Part 4 These are the last of those commended for the Good Neighbour Awards 2024 as announced by Age in Spain. A Good Samaritan Kimberly Olsson, from Torrevieja, has a reputation locally… 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.