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There is one thing that almost every study on weddings in Spain confirms, even if they do not always agree on the exact figure: getting married is expensive and, almost always, costs more than the couple had planned. What differs is the starting point. According to the 2026 Wedding Sector Report by ‘Bodas.net’, based on the testimonies of more than 2,000 couples who married in 2025, the average cost of a wedding in Spain stands at 25,183 euros, not including the honeymoon or the engagement ring. A different study, published by the financial platform Raisin and based on a survey…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 27/06/2026 – 17:54 GMT+2 Welcome back to day 2 of the Qingdao Grand Prix for another thrilling day of World-class judo. Before the medal matches, a dazzling opening ceremony set the stage. In attendance was International Judo Federation General Treasurer, Dr. Naser AL TAMIMI, Mr. Bian Zhiliang, Honorary Vice President of International Judo Federation, Founder and Chair of the Board of Taishan Sports Industry Group, Mr Lin Chun, Deputy Director General of Shandong Administration of Sports and Mr Yue Yan, Vice President and Secretary General of Chinese Judo Association. Narumi TANIOKA faced Jisu KIM in…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 15:16 GMT+2•Updated 16:06 A colourful two-wheel wave has flooded the streets of the historic centre of Rome. Around 25,000 Vespa riders from 67 different countries gathered in the Eternal City to celebrate 80 years of the world’s most famous and best-loved scooter. The event “Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 years of an icon,” running from 25 to 28 June, is drawing thousands of visitors and onlookers, turning the capital into the global hub of Italian motor culture. The most spectacular moment of the celebrations took place on Saturday morning with the grand city parade. Rome’s mayor,…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 14:58 GMT+2 Porsche is apparently working on a far-reaching overhaul of its production operations. According to a report first carried by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), production of the successful Cayenne model is to be moved entirely from Bratislava in Slovakia to Leipzig. The plan is for the SUV to roll off the line there in future in all powertrain variants. Porsche aims to secure Leipzig plant For the plant in Saxony, this would provide an important long-term perspective. The backdrop is the current overcapacity at Porsche. Both the Leipzig SUV plant and the main factory…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 11:37 GMT+2•Updated 14:36 On the afternoon of 24 June, Venezuela was struck by a major natural disaster: two earthquakes occurring very close together in location, time (39 seconds apart) and intensity, both over magnitude 7 on the Richter scale. This phenomenon is known as a seismic doublet and dramatically magnifies the damage caused. At the time of publication of this article, the death toll is approaching one thousand and more than 50,000 people are missing. However, the images we show you below speak for themselves. The devastation caused by the earthquakes has brought down high-rise apartment…
“This is a major industrial complex where the enemy manufactures artillery systems and specialized military equipment, including components for missile launchers used to strike our people,” Zelenskyy said. “Every Russian defense facility that serves the war against Ukraine is a just target for our long-range sanctions.” Andrey Bocharov, governor of the Volgograd region, confirmed the strike on Telegram, saying it resulted in one dead, a factory worker, and 11 others injured. Earlier this month, Ukrainian drones struck several targets in and around Moscow, setting an oil refinery on fire and forcing all four of Moscow’s airports to temporarily suspend departures…
By Laura Fleischmann Published on 27/06/2026 – 14:22 GMT+2 Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) recorded a total of 54 violent offences in 2025 in which the primary target was the media, including attacks on journalist. Of these, 41 were cases of bodily harm and 13 cases classified as resistance offences, a spokesperson for the Federal Criminal Police Office told Euronews. According to the statistics, perpetrators classified as having “foreign ideology” accounted for the largest share of these violent acts, with 26 cases in total, comprising all 13 resistance offences and 13 cases of bodily harm. Within the left-wing spectrum, 15…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 13:00 GMT+2 The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “substantial” on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway. The agency said earlier on Saturday that the “Master of Tanker” ship had reported being struck by an “unidentified projectile” in the Strait. It said the vessel had sustained damage to its bridge but that the crew had reported as safe. “No environmental damage reported at present,” it added. UKMTO has warned mariners of the existence of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 14:09 GMT+2 Humans are not the only ones struggling in the heat — laptops, phones and other devices are overheating too. Here is how you can protect your gadgets from the heat. 1. Keep it out of the sunlight Technology should be kept in the shade. Though it sounds simple, taking your phone out when with friends and leaving it on a table or using it when you are out and about is best avoided. Even a few minutes of direct sunlight on your phone can overheat it. 2. Do not put your devices in the…
Updated: 27/06/2026 – 13:39 GMT+2 A police officer rescued a woman after her car fell into a sinkhole caused by a burst water main in Virginia, US. Bodycam footage shows bystanders helping steady the officer as he pulled the driver to safety. … More