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EPPO seizes assets from livestock farmers
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (281+ words) Cow grazing. Credit: ABeijeman, Pixabay. Italian authorities, acting at the request of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), have frozen assets belonging to four livestock farmers suspected of fraudulently claiming EU agricultural subsidies for grazing activities. Prosecutors allege the farmers…...
UK government expands parental leave rights for bereaved fathers
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (380+ words) Horsey, a clinical trial manager, began to fight for a change in the law after discovering that he had no right to take leave to look after his newborn son after his wife passed. Because he had been working for…...
The ongoing debate over fireworks in Andalusia: From animal rights calls for bans to council regulations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (331+ words) Fireworks on offer in Spain to public and children. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torrejon The fact is that Spain is generally a noisy country by culture. Events like the masclet" in Valencia, the passion for MotoGP, or even an average junta…...
First babies born in 2026 in the Malaga Province and Andalucia
1+ week, 5+ day ago (324+ words) Sof'a & Cloe, the first in Andalucia. Credit: Junta de Andalucia Malaga Province welcomed the new year with the cries of its first newborns, as families across the region celebrated the arrival of 2026 with special joy in hospital delivery rooms. Just…...
Should fireworks be banned? Festive hell for small children, the elderly & pets
2+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) Adam is a writer who has lived in Spain for over 25 years. With a background in English teaching and a passion for music, food, and the arts, he brings a rich personal perspective to his work at Euro Weekly News....
Cape Verde make history with World Cup qualification
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (272+ words) For a country that has historically struggled to compete on the African stage, Cape Verde's achievement represents a remarkable turnaround. Once largely absent from the qualification process, the nation now stands alongside some of Africa's established footballing powers. The team's…...
Travelling with fake designer goods in Europe
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (950+ words) Fake designer bags in Puerto Banus, Marbella, Spain. Credit: makesushi1, Shutterstock Travelling in Europe with a counterfeit handbag, watch, or pair of trainers can mean confiscation, fines and legal trouble " and EU detentions are surging. Read on to find out what…...
Sharp rise in property costs across Mar Menor
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (286+ words) Mar Menor towns see record housing prices Image:Shutterstock/ Marta Cobos Housing prices in the Mar Menor area continue to rise, with no signs of slowing down. High demand, low supply, and stagnant wages are creating a challenging market, according…...
50 years of poor taxi service in Gibraltar
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) The new hybrid taxi on trial Credit: Government of Gibraltar One of the complaints most heard from residents and visitors to Gibraltar on Social Media concerns the availability (or rather non-availability) of taxis. This is not a recent problem and…...
Conservationist accused of smuggling rhino horns worth €12 million
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) Natascha is a Dominican writer based in Spain with a background in audiovisual and marketing communication. A lifelong reader and passionate storyteller, she brings a creative edge to her work at Euro Weekly News. Conservationist accused of smuggling rhino horns…...