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.

Selling property on the “Costa del Sol”

5. 8. 2026 @ 15:55

EWN talks with property expert Peter Bowerman about the Costa del Sol property market.   Historically the peak selling times on the Costa del Sol are February...

The GLP-1 Revolution: The weight-loss drugs changing lives

5. 8. 2026 @ 15:45

"Food just doesn't occupy my mind anymore." It's a phrase doctors who prescribe GLP-1 medicines hear time and again. For many people living with obesity, constant...

Why does Milo love his HouseSitMatch cat-sitters?

5. 8. 2026 @ 15:42

Despite their reputation as superior and unattached, some cats actually love company. Take Milo, a friendly tabby who believes a home isn’t complete without a...

TIE holders in Spain still confused by EES: Survey shows 42% wrong about e-gates

3. 8. 2026 @ 23:04

Foreign residents in Spain are still unsure over the EU’s Entry/Exit System this summer. Airport queues and myth-information have left many uncertain whether their Spanish...

Flying to Mallorca or Ibiza? Your holiday could be over before it begins

3. 8. 2026 @ 16:41

For thousands of British holidaymakers, the countdown to a summer escape means checking passports, packing suitcases and dreaming of sunshine. This year, there may be...

Nearly £200,000 of fuel goes unpaid every day in UK as petrol prices squeeze motorists

3. 8. 2026 @ 14:11

An £80 or £90 tank can disappear within seconds, with the loss often falling on independent garages rather than an oil giant. Industry data suggests...

WHO warns ultra-processed food giants are fighting health laws in court

1. 8. 2026 @ 23:54

Food companies have challenged hundreds of government measures aimed at tackling obesity, with the WHO accusing the industry of delaying policies designed to protect public...

To push, pull or carry? Which luggage option is best for your posture and journey.

1. 8. 2026 @ 15:43

Getting the case out of the loft, packing, lifting it into the car, onto the trolley, onto the weighing scales, into the overhead locker. Travelling...

Why your skin itches at night and what experts recommend

31. 7. 2026 @ 10:51

Many people notice that itching intensifies after sunset and peaks in the early hours of the morning. This pattern is not merely psychological. It reflects...

Shoulder dislocations, ankle sprains and wrist fractures: the most common injuries associated with water sports

31. 7. 2026 @ 10:32

These injuries are most common among people who remain relatively inactive throughout the year but then pack a large amount of physical activity into just...

Lady Elizabeth School recognised among Spain’s leading schools, reinforcing the Costa Blanca’s appeal for international families

31. 7. 2026 @ 10:17

When Lady Elizabeth School received national recognition as one of Spain's leading schools, it was more than a badge of honour for a single institution....

International Education in Spain: Preparing students for an academic and professional future without borders

31. 7. 2026 @ 09:56

International education has evolved significantly over the past few decades. While it was once primarily associated with language learning or the opportunity to study abroad,...

One passenger’s mindless gadget blunder nearly dooms Swiss flight to New York: Smoke forces emergency landing

30. 7. 2026 @ 17:57

Smoke poured through the front of Business Class on a Swiss International Air Lines aeroplane high over the Atlantic last Monday after a single passenger’s...

Can you care for Seve as a Dogsitter?

30. 7. 2026 @ 17:09

One of the things you need to know about Seve the red Labrador is that he loves company, dog sitters in particular, and dog sitters...