Lifestyle – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:48:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Lifestyle – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Spain moves to redefine legal pets as draft law raises wider welfare concerns https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/27/spain-moves-to-redefine-legal-pets-as-draft-law-raises-wider-welfare-concerns/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/27/spain-moves-to-redefine-legal-pets-as-draft-law-raises-wider-welfare-concerns/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:48:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567568 Spain is moving through a public consultation phase on a draft Royal Decree introducing so-called “positive lists” of companion animals, which would determine which species can legally be kept as pets in households. The Government has stated the measure forms part of the implementation of Law 7/2023 on animal welfare, although no final list of permitted species has yet been published.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/27/spain-moves-to-redefine-legal-pets-as-draft-law-raises-wider-welfare-concerns/feed/ 0 Spain drivers can use these toll roads for free after midnight in 2026 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-drivers-can-use-these-toll-roads-for-free-after-midnight-in-2026/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-drivers-can-use-these-toll-roads-for-free-after-midnight-in-2026/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:59:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567548 Drivers in Spain can still cross several toll motorways without paying anything between midnight and 6am in 2026, a rule many motorists still do not know exists. For anyone planning a long journey, heading to the airport or trying to cut travel costs, setting off later could mean keeping extra money in your pocket. With fuel, food and holiday costs still weighing on many households…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-drivers-can-use-these-toll-roads-for-free-after-midnight-in-2026/feed/ 0 Alicante Airport to launch new fast track service before summer rush https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/alicante-airport-to-launch-new-fast-track-service-before-summer-rush/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/alicante-airport-to-launch-new-fast-track-service-before-summer-rush/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:48:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567539 Passengers flying from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport could soon skip one of the most frustrating parts of travel, with a new fast track check-in system expected to launch before the busy summer season. The service is designed to reduce waiting times by giving travellers access to a dedicated baggage drop off lane, allowing them to avoid standard queues.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/alicante-airport-to-launch-new-fast-track-service-before-summer-rush/feed/ 0 Spain tightens its grip on car emissions with expanded roadside tests and pioneering tech https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-tightens-its-grip-on-car-emissions-with-expanded-roadside-tests-and-pioneering-tech/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-tightens-its-grip-on-car-emissions-with-expanded-roadside-tests-and-pioneering-tech/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:43:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567532 Drivers in Spain are due to face stricter oversight of vehicle pollution levels as the authorities begin to target cars emitting far more than legal limits in everyday use. Spain has some of the oldest fleet of cars in Europe, averaging at 14.5 years. Over three in ten vehicles now fail their annual technical inspection due to excessive emissions, which has led to fresh measures being introduced…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/spain-tightens-its-grip-on-car-emissions-with-expanded-roadside-tests-and-pioneering-tech/feed/ 1 Terrifying ordeal on Swiss flight from Delhi as undercarriage catches fire https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/terrifying-ordeal-on-swiss-flight-from-delhi-as-undercarriage-catches-fire/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/terrifying-ordeal-on-swiss-flight-from-delhi-as-undercarriage-catches-fire/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:03:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567522 Passengers on a Swiss International Air Lines service from Delhi to Zurich faced a sudden and terrifying drama early in the early hours of April 26 when an Airbus A330 suffered engine failure and a fire broke out in its undercarriage during its takeoff roll. Crew members detected the problem with engine number one while travelling at around 104 knots on runway 28 at Indira Gandhi International…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/26/terrifying-ordeal-on-swiss-flight-from-delhi-as-undercarriage-catches-fire/feed/ 0 Madrid is selling 200 vehicles from €80 and buyers are rushing to look https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/madrid-is-selling-200-vehicles-from-e80-and-buyers-are-rushing-to-look/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/madrid-is-selling-200-vehicles-from-e80-and-buyers-are-rushing-to-look/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:25:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567483 Drivers looking for a cheap motor could have an unusual new option this spring after Madrid launched an online auction of more than 200 vehicles and machines, with starting prices from just €80. Motorbikes, cars, vans, trucks and even heavy equipment are included, with bidding now open for a limited period. The sale began on 22 April and runs until 7 May, giving buyers a chance to snap up former…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/madrid-is-selling-200-vehicles-from-e80-and-buyers-are-rushing-to-look/feed/ 0 Why Alicante is Europe’s hottest summer pick as British travellers rush to book Spain breaks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/why-alicante-is-europes-hottest-summer-pick-as-british-travellers-rush-to-book-spain-breaks/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/why-alicante-is-europes-hottest-summer-pick-as-british-travellers-rush-to-book-spain-breaks/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:32:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567481 Alicante has been named one of the fastest rising summer destinations in Europe, with British travellers driving a fresh surge in demand for holidays on Spain’s Costa Blanca. New travel data places the city at the top of trending summer choices, ahead of several classic Mediterranean hotspots. For many travellers, the appeal is easy to understand. You get sunshine, beaches, city life…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/25/why-alicante-is-europes-hottest-summer-pick-as-british-travellers-rush-to-book-spain-breaks/feed/ 0 Sudden death cardiac arrest: Why Spain is seeing Europe’s fastest growing fatality rate https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/sudden-death-cardiac-arrest-why-spain-is-seeing-europes-fastest-growing-fatality-rate/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/sudden-death-cardiac-arrest-why-spain-is-seeing-europes-fastest-growing-fatality-rate/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:36:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567451 People in Spain are facing a troubling health crisis as the number of sudden cardiac deaths has overtaken those of the rest of Europe. Data published in The Lancet Regional Health has revealed a 3.3 per cent annual climb in these sudden fatalities within the country. Researchers tracked 53 million cases throughout a decade, identifying ventricular fibrillation as the primary culprit behind hearts…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/sudden-death-cardiac-arrest-why-spain-is-seeing-europes-fastest-growing-fatality-rate/feed/ 2 Schengen EES chaos leaves passengers stranded and airports may pause biometric checks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/schengen-ees-chaos-leaves-passengers-stranded-and-airports-may-pause-biometric-checks/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/schengen-ees-chaos-leaves-passengers-stranded-and-airports-may-pause-biometric-checks/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:59:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567410 Passengers travelling through several European airports have already missed flights because of delays linked to the new Schengen Entry Exit System (EES), and airlines are now asking for urgent changes before the summer rush begins. Industry figures released on 21 April said more than 100 passengers were left behind last weekend while still waiting to complete the new biometric border checks.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/schengen-ees-chaos-leaves-passengers-stranded-and-airports-may-pause-biometric-checks/feed/ 3 This airline is ending free hand luggage on cheapest tickets https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/this-airline-is-ending-free-hand-luggage-on-cheapest-tickets/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/this-airline-is-ending-free-hand-luggage-on-cheapest-tickets/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:03:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567398 Passengers booking the cheapest Brussels Airlines tickets on short and medium haul routes are about to see a major change. Free cabin bags will no longer be included on the lowest fare, meaning many travellers who want to bring a standard hand luggage case will have to pay more. The move forms part of a wider shake up across the Lufthansa Group and is likely to affect people who have grown used…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/this-airline-is-ending-free-hand-luggage-on-cheapest-tickets/feed/ 0 Drivers in Spain are seeing this white diamond and many do not know it can cost €200 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/drivers-in-spain-are-seeing-this-white-diamond-and-many-do-not-know-it-can-cost-e200/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/drivers-in-spain-are-seeing-this-white-diamond-and-many-do-not-know-it-can-cost-e200/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567335 Drivers in Spain are being reminded to watch out for a white diamond painted on the road, because entering the wrong lane could lead to a €200 fine. The marking is used to identify BUS VAO lanes, special lanes reserved for buses and high occupancy vehicles, and many motorists still misunderstand who can legally use them. At first glance, it can look like just another road symbol. But if you move…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/drivers-in-spain-are-seeing-this-white-diamond-and-many-do-not-know-it-can-cost-e200/feed/ 0 Heading to MotoGP Jerez? 500,000 trips, drones and surprise road checks planned across Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/500000-journeys-for-motogp-what-drivers-need-to-know-about-the-dgts-operation-this-weekend/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/500000-journeys-for-motogp-what-drivers-need-to-know-about-the-dgts-operation-this-weekend/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567351 Spain is bracing for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year as up to 500,000 journeys are expected for the MotoGP in Jerez. Authorities have warned drivers to prepare for heavy traffic, increased controls and aerial surveillance, with Dirección General de Tráfico rolling out a major nationwide operation from April 24 to 26. See the live traffic map below for real time updates.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/500000-journeys-for-motogp-what-drivers-need-to-know-about-the-dgts-operation-this-weekend/feed/ 0 The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-a-health-insurance-policy-for-expats/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-a-health-insurance-policy-for-expats/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:42:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567324 Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible. For this reason, we have created the definitive guide to help you choose your ideal health insurance policy. For all these reasons…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-a-health-insurance-policy-for-expats/feed/ 0 A benchmark in Alicante for complex patients: How the Internal Medicine Service at Quirónsalud Torrevieja works https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/a-benchmark-in-alicante-for-complex-patients-how-the-internal-medicine-service-at-quironsalud-torrevieja-works/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/a-benchmark-in-alicante-for-complex-patients-how-the-internal-medicine-service-at-quironsalud-torrevieja-works/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:35:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567322 In a healthcare landscape increasingly shaped by chronic conditions, multimorbidity and growing clinical complexity, Internal Medicine is playing an ever more important role. In this context, the Internal Medicine Service at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital has established itself as a benchmark in private healthcare in Alicante, thanks to a care model based on a holistic view of the patient.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/a-benchmark-in-alicante-for-complex-patients-how-the-internal-medicine-service-at-quironsalud-torrevieja-works/feed/ 0 Spain pushes electric cars, but many homeowners are asking one question: how do we charge them? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/spain-pushes-electric-cars-but-many-homeowners-are-asking-one-question-how-do-we-charge-them/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/spain-pushes-electric-cars-but-many-homeowners-are-asking-one-question-how-do-we-charge-them/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567307 Spain is encouraging more drivers to switch to electric vehicles, but for some households the biggest problem begins after the car is bought. A reader from Moraira contacted Euro Weekly News after purchasing an EBRO electric car six months ago, only to face repeated power cuts at home when charging pushed their available electricity supply over the limit. After paying more than €200 for an…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/23/spain-pushes-electric-cars-but-many-homeowners-are-asking-one-question-how-do-we-charge-them/feed/ 0 Spain joins other EU countries adjusting new biometric border checks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/spain-joins-other-eu-countries-adjusting-new-biometric-border-checks/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/spain-joins-other-eu-countries-adjusting-new-biometric-border-checks/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:32:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567311 Spain has been named alongside other EU countries in reports that authorities are easing or adjusting new biometric border checks after UK travellers faced long queues, delays and missed flights during the early stages of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout. The EES became operational across the Schengen area the beginning of this month and replaced manual passport stamping for…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/spain-joins-other-eu-countries-adjusting-new-biometric-border-checks/feed/ 7 Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel prices jump and summer travellers face disruption https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/lufthansa-cuts-20000-flights-as-fuel-prices-jump-and-summer-travellers-face-disruption/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/lufthansa-cuts-20000-flights-as-fuel-prices-jump-and-summer-travellers-face-disruption/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:03:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567272 Anyone flying in Europe this summer may want to check their booking again. Lufthansa has confirmed it will remove 20,000 flights from its schedule up to October, mainly on short haul routes, as rising fuel costs put pressure on the airline. The German group says the move will save around 40,000 tonnes of jet fuel, but for passengers it could mean timetable changes, busier flights and fewer options…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/lufthansa-cuts-20000-flights-as-fuel-prices-jump-and-summer-travellers-face-disruption/feed/ 0 Ryanair changes airport check-in rules for travellers across Europe https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/ryanair-changes-airport-check-in-rules-for-travellers-across-europe/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/ryanair-changes-airport-check-in-rules-for-travellers-across-europe/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:53:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567280 Ryanair is set to introduce changes to its airport check-in and baggage procedures that will require passengers to arrive earlier at the airport before departure. The airline has adjusted the cut-off time for baggage drop and airport check-in processes, reducing the time passengers have to complete these steps before flights depart. The update applies across its European network…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/ryanair-changes-airport-check-in-rules-for-travellers-across-europe/feed/ 1 Guardia Civil €200 crackdown: Why your car boot is the only place for your bags https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/guardia-civil-e200-crackdown-why-your-car-boot-is-the-only-place-for-your-bags/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/guardia-civil-e200-crackdown-why-your-car-boot-is-the-only-place-for-your-bags/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:47:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567208 Barely a day goes past without being reminded by the Spanish traffic authority (DGT) and the Guardia Civil of elements of your displacement on the roads that will draw attention to the authorities, either through roadside checks or from cannily positioned cameras on overhead road signs or drones. There are a certain number of typical red flags that provoke police vehicles to pull over a driver and…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/guardia-civil-e200-crackdown-why-your-car-boot-is-the-only-place-for-your-bags/feed/ 0 I finished last in the Magaluf Half Marathon – here’s why I’m still proud https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/i-finished-last-in-the-magaluf-half-marathon-heres-why-im-still-proud/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/i-finished-last-in-the-magaluf-half-marathon-heres-why-im-still-proud/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:47:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566991 When I say last… I mean last last. Not “oh I was near the back” last. I mean THE final person across the finish line. There were a couple of us legends hovering at the rear, subtly competing for the honour, but in the end – I clinched it. The Magaluf Half Marathon official entry requirements do politely suggest you should be able to finish in 2 hours 30 minutes due to road closures. And look…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/i-finished-last-in-the-magaluf-half-marathon-heres-why-im-still-proud/feed/ 0 Does your pet need a personal pet-sitter playmate? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/does-your-pet-need-a-personal-pet-sitter-playmate/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/does-your-pet-need-a-personal-pet-sitter-playmate/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566980 Some of the pets in our care like a little personal attention. Take Talisker. He loves playing with his favourite toys and someone to play with. Having pet-sitters in the home is the best solution for him and his pet owner. HouseSitMatch pet-sitters offer their time and service in exchange for free accommodation. It allows the sitter to discover a new location from the comfort of your home.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/does-your-pet-need-a-personal-pet-sitter-playmate/feed/ 0 Haval Jolion Pro – sensible, well-equipped, value motoring https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/haval-jolion-pro-sensible-well-equipped-value-motoring/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/haval-jolion-pro-sensible-well-equipped-value-motoring/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566983 We’re used to completely new marques being launched, usually Chinese, but there is one Chinese manufacturer that started over 40 years ago. Great Wall Motors are not a well-known name even today, they have principally manufactured pick-up trucks. One of their most interesting cars is the Haval Jolion Pro. Quite a name! The first interesting fact about the Haval is that I have not found a…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/haval-jolion-pro-sensible-well-equipped-value-motoring/feed/ 0 Spain drivers warned as 15 new DGT speed cameras will move around and be harder to spot https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-warned-as-15-new-dgt-speed-cameras-will-move-around-and-be-harder-to-spot/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-warned-as-15-new-dgt-speed-cameras-will-move-around-and-be-harder-to-spot/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567109 Drivers in Spain are being told to expect 15 new DGT dynamic speed cameras, devices that can be moved between locations instead of staying permanently in the same place. That means motorists who know where the usual radars are and slow down only at those points could soon be caught out. The new units, confirmed through official contracting notices, are set to be used by the Guardia Civil and are…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-warned-as-15-new-dgt-speed-cameras-will-move-around-and-be-harder-to-spot/feed/ 0 Driving motorhomes and caravans in Spain: Does my licence allow me to? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/driving-motorhomes-and-caravans-in-spain-does-my-licence-allow-me-to/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/driving-motorhomes-and-caravans-in-spain-does-my-licence-allow-me-to/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:48:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567186 Spanish traffic authorities, the DGT, have clarified the driving requirements for motorhomes, campers and caravans ahead of the busy holiday season. The popularity of roaming free with a motorhome or caravan in tow has tripled in the last ten years in Spain, and the fashion shows no sign of peaking anytime soon. Many of our readers were forced to have to change their driving licences to Spanish…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/driving-motorhomes-and-caravans-in-spain-does-my-licence-allow-me-to/feed/ 0 Why you don’t feel hungry, but still eat anyway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/why-you-dont-feel-hungry-but-still-eat-anyway/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/why-you-dont-feel-hungry-but-still-eat-anyway/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566550 You’re not really hungry… But you eat anyway. A snack while watching TV. Something small after dinner. A quick bite because “it’s time.” And you don’t even think about it. It just happens. And that’s exactly the point. Somewhere along the way, many people lost the connection with real hunger. We don’t eat because the body asks for it. We eat because the moment allows it.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/why-you-dont-feel-hungry-but-still-eat-anyway/feed/ 0 Ryanair launches 48 hour flash sale with flights from €16.99 to over 230 destinations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/ryanair-launches-48-hour-flash-sale-with-flights-from-e16-99-to-over-230-destinations/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/ryanair-launches-48-hour-flash-sale-with-flights-from-e16-99-to-over-230-destinations/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:10:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567035 Holidaymakers looking for a cheap getaway may want to move quickly after Ryanair announced a new 48 hour flash sale starting this Tuesday 21 April, with fares from €16.99. The low cost airline says the promotion covers travel in May and June and includes more than 230 destinations across Europe and beyond. For travellers in Spain, Ireland, the UK and other parts of Europe, it could be one of the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/ryanair-launches-48-hour-flash-sale-with-flights-from-e16-99-to-over-230-destinations/feed/ 1 Spain drivers stunned as V16 beacon rule faces shake up and traffic fines may jump 500% https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-stunned-as-v16-beacon-rule-faces-shake-up-and-traffic-fines-may-jump-500/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-stunned-as-v16-beacon-rule-faces-shake-up-and-traffic-fines-may-jump-500/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:55:01 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567026 Spanish motorists could be affected by two eye catching proposals now being debated in Parliament. One would make the V16 emergency beacon optional and allow drivers to keep using traditional warning triangles. Another would raise traffic fines for the highest earners by as much as 500 per cent. If either move advances, millions of drivers in Spain may need to pay attention.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-drivers-stunned-as-v16-beacon-rule-faces-shake-up-and-traffic-fines-may-jump-500/feed/ 2 New study says TikTok and Instagram may be making users feel less happy https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/new-study-says-tiktok-and-instagram-may-be-making-users-feel-less-happy/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/new-study-says-tiktok-and-instagram-may-be-making-users-feel-less-happy/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:34:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566972 A new international study has reignited the debate around social media and mental health, claiming that TikTok and Instagram may leave users feeling less happy than other popular platforms. Researchers say not all apps affect people in the same way, and platforms built around endless recommended content may have a stronger negative effect than services mainly used to speak with friends and family.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/new-study-says-tiktok-and-instagram-may-be-making-users-feel-less-happy/feed/ 0 Which airlines you should not fly with in 2026, according to EU https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/which-airlines-you-should-not-fly-with-in-2026-according-to-eu/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/which-airlines-you-should-not-fly-with-in-2026-according-to-eu/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:08:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566984 The European Union continues to enforce its aviation safety framework by restricting or banning airlines that fail to meet internationally recognised safety standards from operating within its airspace. The system is designed to protect passengers travelling to and from EU member states and to ensure that foreign operators comply with global aviation regulations. The mechanism is reviewed…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/which-airlines-you-should-not-fly-with-in-2026-according-to-eu/feed/ 0 UK travellers face airport chaos under new passport rule https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/uk-travellers-face-airport-chaos-under-new-passport-rule/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/uk-travellers-face-airport-chaos-under-new-passport-rule/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:16:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566936 Thousands of people with British citizenship and a second nationality are being warned to check their passports before flying, after a new UK travel rule began causing confusion at check in desks. Under the updated system, British dual nationals may now need to use a valid British passport or show proof of right to live in the UK when returning home. Without it, airlines and other carriers can…

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