The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Swedish cat survives full cycle in washing machine A Swedish cat had a miraculous survival after he by mistake got locked into a washing machine on a 40C programme. https://www.thelocal.com/20250122/swedish-cat-survives-full-cycle-in-washing-machine Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:40:20 +0100 swedish-cat-survives-full-cycle-in-washing-machine Why Spain has a day where priests bless animals One of the quirky traditions that form part of Spain’s cultural Catholicism is the blessing of its animals, where priests across the country from Madrid to Mallorca sprinkle holy water and affection on Spaniards’ beloved pets. https://www.thelocal.com/20240118/why-spain-has-a-day-where-priests-bless-the-animals Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:49:37 +0100 why-spain-has-a-day-where-priests-bless-the-animals