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Electricity prices drop tomorrow: Find the cheapest time Planning on doing any laundry soon? A quick glance at the list below may just save a few euros. Friday, March 22, sees a significant drop in electricity costs. Customers… Read more... The 20 happiest towns in Spain Ronda is the ‘happiest’ town in Spain and four towns in Cádiz and Málaga province are in the top positions. Also making the top 20 is Benalmadena on the Costra… Read more... Controversy over Iceland’s ‘new’ Easter treat UK supermarket chain Iceland has ignited a debate with its latest reimagining of the traditional hot cross bun. In time for Easter, Iceland introduced a novel concept by offering hot… Read more... Spain’s record figures for food and fish exports In 2023, Spain’s agri-food and fisheries sectors showcased a remarkable performance, achieving a new milestone in export revenue. In a recent announcement by Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food… Read more... Sweden – increased disease rates The rate of the fatal disease, ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), continues to rise in Sweden. ALS is a fatal disorder which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,… Read more... UK metal detectorist’s £30K discovery A chance find by a treasure seeker in the Shropshire Hills has revealed the largest gold nugget ever unearthed on English soil, valued at £30,000 – £40,000. Despite a malfunctioning… Read more... Bargain fares from high-speed train service Ouigo Ouigo, the low-cost high-speed train service recently announced a new promotion with ticket prices as low as €9. Ever dreamed of whisking away on a high-speed adventure without breaking the… Read more... Holiday rental fraud exposed A multi-force operation has arrested nine fraudsters for advertising false holiday rental adverts. On March 19, an international operation involving Europol, Romanian Police, and the Spanish National Police culminated in… Read more... ‘Official’ website netted €8 million in fake fees An official-looking website that promised to issue everything from European health cards to Foreigner IDs was run by a criminal organisation that scammed thousands of unsuspecting victims. A report issued… Read more... Restaurants sales break records As Spain dives into the Easter celebration during the Semana Santa (The Holy Week), restaurants and bars are making a profit like never before. The Semana Santa is a festive… Read more... Spanish standpoint on national service Could reintroducing national service bolster national security? The question has been raised as nations across Europe reassess their military strategies. On Thursday, March 21, the President of the Government of… Read more... Iberia honours Spain’s National Police In a striking tribute to Spain’s National Police on their 200th anniversary, Iberia has named its latest and most advanced aircraft in their honour. This month, the Spanish airline celebrated… Read more... AI breakthrough for breast cancer Researchers have discovered that using a tool known Artificial intelligent Assessment (MIA) raises the chance of detecting breast cancers that might otherwise be missed.  NHS Grampian in the UK has… Read more... From ashes to glory: Notre Dame’s restoration journey Since a devastating fire in April 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been on a restoration journey filled with obstacles and victories. Over five years, efforts have been underway… Read more... Ex football chief Rubiales in new investigation Following the furore surrounding the Women’s World Cup, Luis Rubiales has found himself at the centre of a corruption investigation. Luis Rubiales, the ex-president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation,… Read more... Dating dilemma: Attitudes towards partners and adult content consumption People generally have more negative views towards a potential partner who uses OnlyFans compared to those who watch regular pornography. In fact, attitudes towards dating someone who uses OnlyFans are… Read more... Eurovision – Benidorm to Sweden With the Eurovision competition advancing to its finals, Benidorm City prepares for a fabulous celebration of European pop music. The Euro Club, made in collaboration between RTVE (Spanish broadcaster) and… Read more... Chic couture: Redefining luxury hospitality with bespoke staff uniforms In the world of luxury hospitality, the days of generic uniforms are over. Now, hotels are opting for custom-made outfits designed by top fashion names. At Istanbul’s Vakko Hotel, you’ll… 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.