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euroweeklynews.com > 04/04/2026 > orihuela-moves-ahead-with-e485000-park-upgrade-to-transform-key-public-space

Orihuela moves ahead with €485,000 park upgrade to transform key public space

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (208+ words) The Ingeniero Juan Garcia park in Orihuela is set for a full renovation Credit: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela Orihuela is moving forward with a major upgrade of one of its most used public spaces after launching a tender worth nearly "485,000 to…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/04/2026 > are-new-eu-pet-rules-already-in-force-what-expats-in-spain-need-to-know

Are new EU pet rules already in force? What expats in Spain need to know

5+ hour, 1+ min ago  (391+ words) New EU pet rules are causing confusion, but most April changes affect travel, not ownership Credit: Shutterstock/Kokosha Yuliya Expats in Spain are being told that new EU pet rules are starting this April, but many are unsure whether they…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/04/2026 > canary-islands-hit-1-4m-visitors-as-catalonia-arrivals-drop-6-2-spains-2026-winter-tourism-split-revealed

Canary Islands hit 1.4m visitors as Catalonia arrivals drop 6.2%: Spain’s 2026 winter tourism split revealed

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (538+ words) Winter tourism in Spain shows a clear divide, with some regions gaining visitors while others fall behind Credit: Shutterstock/Balate.Dorin Across Spain, winter tourism is still growing, but only modestly. According to the Instituto Nacional de Estad'stica, the country…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > 114-years-after-its-maiden-voyage-titanic-returns-to-belfast-in-drone-display

114 years after Its maiden voyage, Titanic returns to Belfast in drone display

15+ hour, 6+ min ago  (615+ words) Belfast witnessed an unusual and striking tribute to the RMS Titanic this week as nearly 1,000 drones were used to recreate the outline of the famed ocean liner above the city's harbour. The display took place in late March and was…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > venice-to-start-charging-tourists-to-enter-historic-centre-during-peak-periods

Venice to start charging tourists to enter historic centre during peak periods

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (661+ words) The scheme, first introduced on a trial basis in 2024, now applies on a broader scale and will run across 60 selected days between April and July, focusing on periods when the city experiences its highest concentration of visitors. Officials have described…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > spanish-residency-appointments-chaos-con-artists-call-into-question-government-preparedness-ahead-of-500000

Spanish residency appointments chaos: Is the government prepared?

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (336+ words) Swamped foreigners offices in Spain. Credit: Jose Gulias - Shutterstock Desperate people seeking legal residence status in Spain frequently turn to illegal brokers out of pure desperation for appointments at immigration offices. Scammers are out there exploiting severe shortages in the…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > alicante-opens-hidden-santa-ana-bastion-at-santa-barbara-castle-to-visitors

Alicante opens hidden Santa Ana bastion at Santa Barbara castle to visitors

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (436+ words) A new section of Santa Barbara Castle in Alicante has opened to visitors Credit: Shutterstock/RomanSlavik.com Visitors to Santa Barbara Castle have a new reason to head uphill, as a previously closed section of the historic fortress has now…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > vigo-hits-569-points-to-lead-spain-in-english-proficiency-why-it-beats-madrid-and-barcelona-in-2026

Vigo hits 569 points to lead Spain in English proficiency: Why it beats Madrid and Barcelona in 2026

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (499+ words) Vigo ranks as the Spanish city where English is spoken best, Credit: Ana Flasker Vigo has officially been ranked as the Spanish city with the highest level of English proficiency this April 2026, scoring 569 points in the latest EF English Proficiency…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > selling-in-spain-the-e14000-home-feature-that-no-longer-guarantees-a-higher-closing-price

Selling in Spain? The €14,000 home feature that no longer guarantees a higher closing price

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (372+ words) Buyers in Spain are becoming more cautious, with some features no longer adding the same value at sale Credit: Shutterstock/Studio Romantic A property feature that once added a reliable "14,000 to home valuations in Spain is losing its edge this…...

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euroweeklynews.com > 04/03/2026 > spain-border-checks-could-catch-some-travellers-off-guard-over-proof-of-funds

Spain border checks could catch some travellers off guard over proof of funds

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (500+ words) Spain has strengthened border controls, making it clear that travellers entering or leaving the country may need to demonstrate sufficient financial means to support their stay. The measure is part of Spain's compliance with national immigration law and the EU's…...