Author: John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

Green light for Gibraltar Treaty

19. 1. 2026 @ 15:26

Although the much-discussed Gibraltar Border Treaty will be entered into between the UK and European Union, the Gibraltar Government has been allowed its say. On Monday,...

Benidorm once again top destination for Stags

12. 1. 2026 @ 17:41

Despite the fact that certain towns and cities on the Iberian Peninsula have indicated that they don´t welcome what they consider to be ´low grade...

Age Concern Christmas lunch a success

12. 12. 2025 @ 11:34

Christmas is a time for celebration for those involved with Age Concern Marbella and San Pedro and their annual seasonal event took place on December...

Finnish pension contribution overhaul complete

25. 11. 2025 @ 15:45

It has taken the Finnish Government some nine years to overhaul its earnings-related private pension system but the final step takes place on January 1,...

Don’t give in if you are in the right Part 2

24. 11. 2025 @ 16:42

Large wing mirrors which are used to allow the driver to spot cars on either side come with perfectly unnecessary flashing yellow triangles but do...

Don’t give in if you are in the right Part 1

24. 11. 2025 @ 16:24

For many people, one of the most important financial decisions that they make concerns the purchase of a new automobile. Cost of a car is an...

British Ambassador visits Mallorca

19. 11. 2025 @ 11:33

On Tuesday November 18, the British Ambassador to Spain H.E. Sir Alex Ellis paid a visit to Mallorca to welcome HMS Richmond. The Frigate is returning...

Stop making cents observed Donald Trump

13. 11. 2025 @ 16:19

No this isn’t a Trump decision to ban a Talking Heads album but a financial decision to halt the striking of US 1c coins for...

Expect commercial passenger airships soon

10. 11. 2025 @ 16:37

It was in 2021 that UK company Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) announced that it was looking to produce hydrogen-fuelled airships which would be environmentally friendly. At...

Record breaking October for Copenhagen Airport

6. 11. 2025 @ 08:21

A new report concerning use of Copenhagen Airport advises that it has recorded its busiest October on record, handling more than three million passengers last...

Italy looks to create Anti-Submarine aircraft force

27. 10. 2025 @ 12:46

With NATO members worried about possible incursions around Europe of Russian submarines, Italy has announced that it is looking to create a new squadron. In 2017,...

Halloween Rock 2025, a few suggestions

24. 10. 2025 @ 11:46

Once again a few suggestions for Halloween Rock to play once the children have gone to bed. It’s the one night when you can play those...

Italian gold reserves third highest in the world

20. 10. 2025 @ 13:01

The current Labour Government must be cursing the day that then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown decided to sell half of Britain’s gold reserves. At...

Gibraltar bank offends two cultures with one photograph

19. 10. 2025 @ 14:26

It would be bad enough if it was April Fool’s Day, but the Gibraltar International Bank (GIB) made a massive cultural mistake when wishing residents...