Lifestyle
As the people’s paper, Euro Weekly News shares lifestyle news, practical guides, and everyday advice for foreign residents and international readers living in Spain and beyond. From local tips and community stories to health, travel, food, and living in Spain, our Lifestyle section helps readers make the most of life abroad with trusted information and real world insight.
Thousands stranded as 1,475 flights delayed and 172 cancelled across Europe
Air travel across Europe has come under pressure as disruption to flight schedules continues to affect multiple countries. What began as delays within parts of...
Can expats still get a 70% mortgage? The new 2026 bank rules for buying property in Spain
Spanish banks are now putting into practice the warning that mortgages will be more expensive this April 2026, as lenders enforce a strict 35% debt-to-income...
Are cruise ships really just floating petri dishes? I keep hearing horror stories and it’s putting me off.
Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship's officer Introducing Ask the Officer I grew up on the Costa del Sol watching cruise...
Finding your perfect property
EWN talks with property expert Peter Bowerman about the Costa Del Sol property market A few words of wisdom from someone who has spent most of...
Ryanair cancels routes across Spain, Germany, France, Portugal and Belgium
Ryanair is set to reduce its flight network across Europe in 2026, with route cuts affecting several countries including Spain, Portugal, Germany, France and Belgium....
Digital nomad visa vs 90/180 rule: the truth about how long you can stay in Europe
As of April 2026, a lot of remote workers are still getting caught out by the same thing: you can’t just move around Europe freely...
Spain dishes out record 6.1 million traffic fines, with Andalucia hit hardest
Spain's traffic authority, the DGT, shattered every previous record in 2025 by issuing more than 6.1 million road fines across the country. Official figures from the...
Why electric cars could soon cost the same as petrol cars
As we already mentioned in our previous article, the latest DGT magazine is taking a closer look at the big changes happening on Spain’s roads...
EasyJet strike alert: Easter Monday flights at risk across France on April 6
If you’re planning to fly with easyJet over the Easter weekend, here’s something you’ll want to check now. Cabin crew in France have called a...
Why drivers suddenly lose control on empty roads and never recover
As we mentioned in our previous articles, Spain’s traffic authority has just released its latest magazine - and one of the most striking sections focuses...
Artemis II astronauts begin historic journey to the moon
For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA has given the four Artemis II astronauts (three Americans and a Canadian) the go-ahead to...
Major car manufacturer recalls 77,500 vehicles in Spain over fire risk
Many popular car brands are affected from mother company, Stellantis, one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, launching a major voluntary recall affecting 77,500 cars...
Malaga property boom pushes coastal prices closer to Madrid and Barcelona levels
Malaga has risen dramatically on Spain’s highest-prices property map over the past year. Official figures have revealed sharp rises in both new and second-hand homes...
Spain supermarket : where you can (and can’t) shop this Easter weekend
If you’re planning your shop this week, don’t leave it too late. Supermarket opening hours across Spain change sharply over Easter, and depending on where...